Susan Van Allen, inspired by her Italian American heritage, is a writer, traveler, and storyteller. Her first writing success was the critically acclaimed one-woman play, Jersey Girls, in which she portrayed 5 characters in an Italian-American family. She later wrote for Everybody Loves Raymond, penning the beloved episode “Marie’s Meatballs.”

Blending her passions for writing and Italian travel, she authored 100 Places in Italy Every Woman Should Go and several other bestselling books. Her work has been featured in major publications, on radio, and in Tastes of Italia magazine, earning her an international following.

Susan brings Italy to life through her Golden Weeks in Italy: For Women Only tours and as a Travel Expert for National Geographic Expeditions.

In this interview, Susan shares why she loves Italy and the transformative power of bringing women to Italy.

You can learn more about Susan and her tours to Italy for women by visiting: https://www.susanvanallen.com/

Joanne Weir is a James Beard Award-winning cookbook author, celebrated chef, restaurateur, TV host, and international cooking teacher based in San Francisco.

One of Joanne's favorite places in the world is the country of Morocco. From the gracious people, incredible cities, and landscapes to its delectable food, Joanne has been mesmerized by Morocco since she first visited in 1992. Since then, she has returned every year, taking people on her culinary tours to experience the magic and wonder of this country, which is a complete sensory experience.

Morocco has always been high on my bucket list, and it will likely rise to the top of your list after listening to my podcast interview with Joanne. Learn more about Joanne and this interview on The Gomes Guide Substack.

Jenn Baljko is an award-winning author, editor, mentor, creativity kindler, and walker.

One of her most significant achievements is walking from Bangkok to Barcelona on foot with her partner Lluís – walking nearly 10,000 miles across two continents! Listen in to this interview to learn more about their incredible journey.

You can learn more about Jenn Baljko by visiting her website: alwaysonmyway.com.