The RISE Traveler: Unpacking Conversations of Sustainable Travel

Community-Based Travel: Building Connections Beyond Borders with Janna “Jaz” Zinzi, CEO of Wander Womxn Travels

The RISE Travel Institute Season 6 Episode 2

In this episode of RISE Traveler, host Amy Hager sits down with Janna “Jaz” Zinzi founder of WanderWomxn Travels, to explore how travel can go beyond sightseeing to support local communities, small businesses, and marginalized groups. Jaz shares her journey from New York to New Orleans, her passion for community-based tourism, and how today’s U.S. policies—from immigration to DEI rollbacks—are reshaping how people experience travel. Together, they discuss the power of local action, cultural preservation, and face-to-face connection in building a more inclusive and resilient travel industry.


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