Beyond the Selfie: How Conscious Travel Transforms Us
In this powerful episode, Pam Rader sits down with Zach Smith, founder and CEO of Anywhere.com, to explore how travel can be more than just a break from daily life—it can be a path to deeper self-discovery and global connection.
Together, they challenge the norms of cookie-cutter tourism and dive into what it means to travel with curiosity, presence, and intention. From fostering meaningful cultural immersion to shifting from escapism to enrichment, Zach shares how the travel industry—and travelers themselves—can evolve to create experiences that are truly transformative.
Whether you’re dreaming of your next adventure or rethinking how you show up in the world, this conversation will inspire you to travel not just to see more, but to become more.
Topics include:
Why presence is the secret ingredient to powerful travel
How curiosity leads to cultural connection and personal growth
The difference between escaping life and expanding it
What it means to be a conscious traveler in today’s world
Quote to remember:
"Travel is about connection—and connection is where transformation begins." – Zach Smith
