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She Dares to Travel is a podcast for fearless explorers and leaders who approach travel and life differently. Hosted by Rachela — a seasoned traveler, risk advisor, and expert in travel safety — the show blends inspiring stories with practical strategies to help listeners navigate the mental, physical, and digital challenges of global travel. From solo adventures to building businesses on the move, each episode features candid conversations with trailblazers, cybersecurity professionals, entrepreneurs, and tourism innovators who share real-world insights and bold perspectives. Listeners gain actionable advice and empowering stories designed to inspire confidence, courage, and thoughtful leadership. With 37 countries under her belt and a background leading Canada’s top travel agency, Rachela brings a unique mix of personal experience and professional expertise. She’s here to help travelers explore boldly — while staying safe and strong every step of the way.
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Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Assetou (Assi) joins us from Vancouver Island and shares her journey from working in Financial Tech to becoming Project Manager at Hotel Zed & Accent Inns. She implements systems, improves processes and launches major projects at these hotels in B.C. Her background is in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion as well as intersectional work through Non-Governmental Organizations. She changed careers in 2020 to work in tourism and has earned top accolades in the industry being awarded the Tourism Industry Association of Canada’s 30 Under 30 Achiever Award and 40 under 40 business achiever award in Kelowna, BC.
Assi offers advice to those looking to make a move into the tourism industry as well as what it’s like to be an entrepreneur as she discusses her socially responsible brand Chiwara Co. Hear about the legend of Chiwara, the curated products from Mali, Africa and what advice Assi has when the entrepreneurial road throws twists and turns your way.
So much valuable insight is shared you won’t want to miss it!
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