Episode Forty One: Transformational Travel with Jake Haupert

1What if travel wasn't just about seeing new places—but about becoming a new version of yourself? In this episode, I sit down with transformational travel pioneer Jake Haupert, Founder of the Transformational Travel Council, to explore how intentional journeys—especially long-distance walking pilgrimages like the Camino de Santiago—can create profound personal growth. Jake defines transformational travel and talks about his personal story of how he moved from traditional tourism into creating experiences designed to help people reconnect with themselves, their purpose, and each other. We talk about the power of slowing down, walking in community, and why stepping away from everyday life can unlock clarity, healing, and inspiration. Jake Haupert is a pioneer in transformational travel and the co-founder of the Transformational Travel Council. He works at the intersection of travel, personal growth, and regenerative tourism, helping destinations, hospitality brands, and experience designers create journeys that inspire healing, reflection, and meaningful change. Through retreats, immersive experiences, and guided programs, Jake explores how travel can become a catalyst for deeper self-awareness, connection, and purpose. A speaker, strategist, and advisor to global travel leaders, he blends living systems thinking with practical experience design to help people and organizations move beyond transactions and into transformation. He is a member of the Explorers Club and the International Society of Hospitality Consultants. Connect with Jake here: https://www.transformational.travel/ Buy the journal here: https://www.transformational.travel/journal