Redefining Travel with Purpose: A Conversation with Jessica Blotter

About this episode

Jessica Blotter discusses the origin and impact of Kind Traveler, emphasizing purpose-driven travel.

In this special Travel With Meaning podcast episode, recorded live in front of an intimate audience at The KINN in Venice Beach, we reconnect with Jessica Blotter — CEO and Co-Founder of Kind Traveler , and a returning guest on the show. Jessica shares the powerful origin story of Kind Traveler, sparked by a life-changing trip that opened her eyes to a new way of thinking about travel. We catch up on the platform's inspiring journey, including a meaningful pivot that has deepened its community impact and solidified its role as a leader in purpose-driven hospitality. Through its award-winning Every Stay Gives Back™ program, Kind Traveler has partnered with destinations and hotels in 9 countries, raised over $700,000+ in donations to date for 100+ vetted nonprofits in just 20 months, and redefined what it means to travel with purpose. From early startup challenges to bold pivots and global vision, Jessica's story is packed with inspiration for conscious travelers, mission-driven entrepreneurs, and anyone who believes in doing good while seeing the world. Tune in to hear how kindness, grit, and innovation can transform the way we travel. And discover what it means to travel kindly…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Schibel

Guest: Jessica Blotter

Topics covered

• travel with purpose
• kindness in travel
• purpose-driven hospitality
• community impact
• entrepreneurship
• conscious travel

Keywords

• travel
• Kind Traveler
• purpose
• hospitality
• nonprofits
• community
• entrepreneurship
• kindness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kind Traveler

Places: Venice Beach, 9 countries

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