Make time for you! Podcast episodes every woman 50+ should hear before planning her next solo trip
If not now, when?
Travel is more than movement. It’s a return to yourself. And for women 50+, it starts to mean something deeper. It becomes about clarity, confidence, wellbeing, and finally saying yes to the things you’ve been putting off for years.
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That’s exactly what Olegana Travel Boutique's acclaimed podcast for women solo travelers 50+, Sign Your Own Permission Slip, speaks about. These two episodes meet you right at that moment when a quiet question turns into a bold one: If not now, when?
Permission to prioritize your wellbeing, no matter where you are
Episode 8: Permission to prioritize your wellbeing, no matter where you are! Featuring Jamie Jackson, Wanderluxe Destinations
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In this episode, Anna’s guest Jamie Jackson, Director of Sales at Wanderluxe Destinations, reminds us that self-care doesn’t belong on a “someday” list. It’s something you can begin right now, even while traveling, working, caregiving, or rebuilding your sense of self after a major life shift.
You’ll hear about simple, doable habits that support energy after 50, along with realistic ways to stay active while traveling solo and protect your stamina on long journeys. Jamie also reframes wellness as something that enhances every trip instead of limiting it.
It’s one of those conversations that feels grounding and motivating at the same time. The kind that gently nudges you to place yourself back where you belong, at the center of your own life.
If you’re planning a solo adventure, or even just dreaming about one, this episode is a beautiful place to begin. Let it remind you that your wellbeing deserves a front-row seat in every journey you take.
The full episode here: Episode 8
Permission to align your soul through present and past lives
Episode 9: Permission to align your soul through present and past lives. Featuring Nicole Pope, an evidential medium
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In Episode 9, Anna’s guest Nicole Pope, an evidential medium, asks a powerful question: Have you ever felt an almost magnetic pull toward a destination like Italy, Morocco, Greece, or Peru without knowing why? “Sometimes the places calling you are reminding you who you were before life got loud.” That single line sets the tone for this conversation. It taps into something so many women feel but rarely say out loud that quiet pull toward certain places, the ones that feel strangely familiar even before you’ve been there.
Nicole shares her journey from corporate life into intuitive work and reflects on how travel can awaken forgotten parts of ourselves, especially in midlife, when expectations soften and inner knowing grows louder. She talks about how some destinations feel like home to the spirit long before they ever become a pin on a map, and why that might not be accidental at all.
This episode isn’t about proving anything mystical. It’s about trusting your inner voice, the one that whispers there’s more waiting for you than routines and responsibilities. It’s about letting curiosity lead instead of logic for once. It’s about noticing the places that keep showing up in your daydreams and asking yourself why they won’t let you go.
The full episode here: Episode 9
Why these two episodes matter
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Together, these conversations point to a powerful midlife truth: you don’t need permission to choose yourself anymore.
You don’t need a partner to explore the world. You don’t need to justify rest, adventure, or joy. And you definitely don’t need to wait for “the right time.”
You only need a decision. Especially if you’ve been scrolling past solo travel reels, saving destinations, and telling yourself “maybe next year,” this is your nudge.
Not later. Not someday. Now.
Whether you’re craving wellness, soulful exploration, or your very first solo trip after 50, let Olegana Travel Boutique help you turn inspiration into an unforgettable solo journey!
Anna Fishman, the visionary and soulful force behind Olegana Travel Boutique, orchestrates transformative journeys where meticulously curated adventures meet the unwavering focus on authentic connection and exquisite, bespoke exploration.