In this episode, Brent welcomes a truly inspiring guest – Kimberly Haley-Coleman, founder and CEO of Globe Aware, an organization redefining what it means to travel with purpose. Kimberly’s mission is simple yet profound: to make “voluntourism” – the combination of travel and meaningful community service – accessible, sustainable, and life-changing for both volunteers and the local communities they serve.

Since 2001, Globe Aware has been helping families and individuals from around the world spend their vacations giving back – whether it’s building fuel-efficient stoves in Peru to combat deforestation, supporting Buddhist communities in Bhutan, or creating safe marketplaces and schools in remote villages. In their conversation, Brent and Kimberly explore: 

The philosophy behind responsible volunteer travel 

 How projects are designed to empower local communities rather than disrupt them 

 The connection between environmental sustainability and cultural understanding 

 How travel can open hearts, break stereotypes, and spark real-world change Kimberly also shares beautiful stories from Bhutan, where volunteers are helping build small-scale projects alongside Buddhist monks – and where “Gross National Happiness” replaces GDP as a measure of success. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your travels matter, this episode is a must-listen. #ClimateGuru#GlobeAware#SustainableTravel#Voluntourism#EcoTourism#ClimateAction#CommunityEmpowerment#EnvironmentalEducation#GlobalCitizenship#Bhutan#Peru#TravelWithPurpose