Why Gender Equality in Travel Matters: A Conversation with Intrepid’s Tara McCallum

In this episode of the Veggies Abroad Vegan Travel Podcast, Rebecca Gade Sawicki chats with Tara McCallum from Intrepid Travel about something we don’t talk about enough in tourism — gender inequality. While women make up more than half the global travel workforce, they’re still underrepresented in leadership and often stuck in lower-paid, insecure roles. Tara shares how Intrepid is working to change that — from increasing the number of female tour leaders in places like Morocco and Nepal to designing women-only expeditions that open doors for connection, storytelling, and real community impact.The conversation also explores how travellers can support women on the ground, why representation matters, and how even small changes in who creates and leads travel experiences can have lasting effects. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your travel more meaningful and supportive of the people you meet along the way, this one’s for you.Learn more about Intrepid Travel: https://www.intrepidtravel.comWant to join a future adventure? Keep an eye on ⁠⁠veggiesabroad.com⁠⁠ for upcoming vegan group tours and travel resources.