The TULUMINIÑA Podcast

TULUMINIÑA Travel Guide
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The TULUMINIÑA Podcast

Stories from the women living in Tulum, Mexico – a podcast dedicated to give the female community of Tulum a voice. TULUMINIÑA is a travel guide for personalized private tours in Tulum, Mexico with focus on the environment and sharing knowledge about the unique region of the Yucatán peninsula. In her podcast, TULUMINIÑA – meaning „the Tulum girl“ – gives a deeper understanding about the community of Tulum, the magic of the place, as well as the environmental issues the people living here are facing. Since Tulum is a nurturing melting pot where particularly women bloom to bring their visions to life and TULUMINIÑA especially empowers female solo travelers, each episode is an interview with a woman sharing her personal story connected with Tulum.

  1. 08/12/2022

    Interview with Anaïs van Sull, co-founder of Movida Maya

    Guided by her intuition in 2013, the sociologist Anaïs van Sull left her promising academic career in Belgium behind to start a new life in the Mexican Caribbean. But not only to enjoy the sunny life of a diving instructor – she wanted to give something back to the region with her gift of working with teenagers and her social engagement. Today, she’s the co-founder of the NGO Movida Maya holding the space for the youth of Mayan communities to develop a self-sufficient, sustainable life still connected to their roots. Learn more about the work of Anaïs in the Mayan communities and the context about the topics moving Tulum in our conversation and get some insider tips for your trip.

    1h 17m

  2. 01/07/2022

    Interview with Ana Solis, member of Los Amigos de la Esquina

    Be inspired by the energy of Ana – a multi-talent full of ideas who DIYed her life in Tulum without any user’s manual at hand. In 2017, she moved solo to the jungle, started an unknown job, founded a business from zero, became active member of an NGO she had never heard of and now passionately dedicates her time to empower the most important people on the planet – children. Listen to what magical stories can become reality when you surf the wave of community in Tulum.

    1h 7m

  3. 03/31/2021

    Interview with Paulina Sierra, co-founder of La Tulumeña

    Get inspired by the story of Paulina Sierra, co-founder of the lovely boutique hotel La Tulumeña in the heart of Tulum. Despite the challenges of 2020, when the world was in lockdown, she came into her power teaming up with her dad and brother. Together, the family believed in their vision: a hotel that’s much more than just a place to spend the night. Their courage shows us that the trust in your own dream is the key to manifest what you want.

    32 min

  4. 10/23/2020

    How the pandemic affected tourism in Tulum

    In this episode I take you back with me to the past months of lockdown in Tulum, how the community managed to live with the “new normal” and what you can expect when you visit the area from now on. Listen to my personal experiences of the pandemic in Mexico and get useful tips for traveling to Tulum in these exceptional times.

    31 min

  5. 09/21/2020

    Interview with Violeta Giménez, founder of Sendero Verde

    Get to know the woman who literally makes Tulum a bit greener. Violeta Giménez turned a garbage dump into a jungly park to conserve the native flora and fauna. Find out how her project took roots and started to grow with a little help of her friends, her big love for nature and her trust in the feeling of what she really wants.

    49 min

  6. 07/08/2020

    Interview with Marta Benicsek, creator of Wanderblend

    Explore the world of natural scents and the magical story, which led interior designer Marta Benicsek to Tulum. Full of ideas and interests, she brought to life her label Wanderblend under which she now follows not just one, but all her passions in the tropical jungle: essential perfumes, artisan fashion, and architecture. This episode is an audible perfume degustation as well as a beautiful inspiration for you to be brave enough to follow the signs to wherever your heart guides you to.

    58 min

  7. 05/27/2020

    Interview with yoga teacher Itzel Olvera

    Get to know the woman who keeps the Tulum community in balance: Itzel Olvera is Tulum’s probably most known and beloved yoga instructor. Itzel fills the shala with her uplifting energy appreciated by locals and travelers alike and played a major part on my way of following my dream. Listen to Itzel’s story and her inspiring thoughts on the Coronavirus, after she already experienced a similar situation when the swine flu hit Playa del Carmen in 2009.

    40 min

  8. 05/17/2020

    Interview with Vivian Baron, creator of Deer Tulum

    Meet Vivian Baron, a Mexican entrepreneur, who came to Tulum to create a platform for contemporary Mexican design at the Caribbean coast of her home country. End of 2018, she opened the interior store and community space Deer Tulum with big visions – but then, everything changed. Due to the Coronavirus, Vivian suddenly had to close the doors of her beloved shop for good.

    32 min
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Stories from the women living in Tulum, Mexico – a podcast dedicated to give the female community of Tulum a voice. TULUMINIÑA is a travel guide for personalized private tours in Tulum, Mexico with focus on the environment and sharing knowledge about the unique region of the Yucatán peninsula. In her podcast, TULUMINIÑA – meaning „the Tulum girl“ – gives a deeper understanding about the community of Tulum, the magic of the place, as well as the environmental issues the people living here are facing. Since Tulum is a nurturing melting pot where particularly women bloom to bring their visions to life and TULUMINIÑA especially empowers female solo travelers, each episode is an interview with a woman sharing her personal story connected with Tulum.

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  • Creator
    TULUMINIÑA Travel Guide
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    TULUMINIÑA © 2020
  • Show Website
    The TULUMINIÑA Podcast

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