What happens when you spend 10 years backpacking solo, come home, and realize the career you're looking for simply doesn't exist yet — so you build it?

In this episode, your host Vee sits down with Sahara Rose De Vore, founder and CEO of the Travel Coach Network, to explore how a decade on the road became the blueprint for a global movement that's reshaping the way we think about travel, purpose, and personal growth.

We talk about:
How she funded 10 years of solo travel,  and the lessons she learned that still support her in her business
The void she spotted in the travel industry, and why she believed so deeply that someone needed to fill it that she built the category herself
What travel coaching actually is, and how it's different from being a travel agent, influencer, or advisor
How AI is reshaping the travel industry and why the human skills of coaching, connection, and trust are more valuable than ever

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Resources mentioned in this episode:
Travel Coach Virtual Summit on November 20th (message Veerle for the link)
Become a Certified Travel Coach: https://www.unpackbyveer.com/become-a...

Connect with Sahara:
Website: https://thetravelcoachnetwork.com/
Instagram: Instagram: sahararosethetravelcoach
Instagram: thetravelcoachnetwork
LinkedIn: LinkedIn: sahara-rose-de-vore-4b8bb394
Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tMQigo...
Youtube: @thetravelcoachnetwork
Free Beginner's Guide to Travel Coaching: https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajab...

Connect with Veerle:
⁠Website⁠: www.unpackbyveer.com
⁠Instagram⁠: www.instagram.com/unpackbyveer
⁠Apply for 1:1 Coaching⁠: https://form.typeform.com/to/yCkwqRxA
⁠Programs & Resources⁠: https://veerlebeelen.komi.io/

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Veerle and Sahara's journey
00:26 Sahara's decision to backpack for ten years
01:49 Funding her travels and managing expenses
03:58 Lessons learned from solo travel
06:17 Travel's impact on personal growth and values
08:05 The origin of the Travel Coach Network
12:52 Starting the travel coaching business
15:22 Lessons learned and industry insights
16:45 Future vision and growth of the Travel Coach Network
18:51 AI's impact on the travel industry and coaching
21:14 The value of human connection in travel coaching
21:55 Personal growth and resilience in business
32:17 Balancing personal life and business challenges
40:50 The community and impact of the Travel Coach Network
41:57 Final thoughts and encouragement for aspiring travel coaches