In this episode, I interview Kenyan-born Shammi (Sham for short), creator of the Travel4Purpose platform. Travel4Purpose is an online community that promotes the concept of sustainable tourism, mainly in Kenya.
Sham was born in Mombasa, Kenya and moved to London, UK with her family when she was 6. After 20+ years of following the social norm; school, university, 9-5 corporate job, etc, she realised it was time to break free and align with her life's purpose - creating impact.
On the 18th of June 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sham launched Travel4Purpose to serve that purpose. The platform promotes travelling authentically; interacting with locals, venturing off the beaten track and having a purpose while on the road.
"I learnt a thing or two while on the road, the main one being that creating smiles for others and yourself – is THE most treasured feeling. Travel can be used as a force for good; positively impacting everyone involved, including Mama Earth." - Sham.
In the podcast, we discuss Sham's journey to Kenya to discover her rich cultural heritage and work on local projects that promote a positive impact on both people and the planet. We talk about her life in Kenya, the projects Travel4Purpose supports e.g. tree-planting programs for conservation and health programs for women in need. I also get a short lesson in Swahili (around the 29-min mark) to learn some of the local language.
For more information about Travel4Purpose please visit:
Website: https://travel4purpose.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travel4purpose/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travel4purpose/
Eco Projects: https://travel4purpose.com/ecoprojects/
