Women Building the World Women Need With Vanessa Karel, Founder of Greether

What happens when a woman experiences a problem firsthand — and decides not to tolerate it?In this powerful conversation, Eimear is joined by Vanessa Karel, founder of Greether, an award-winning, global travel platform built by women, for women — centered on safety, trust, connection, and economic empowerment.After being stranded alone during the pandemic and experiencing the vulnerability so many women know too well while traveling, Vanessa didn’t just adapt; she built a solution. Today, Greether connects female travelers with verified local women (“greeters”) in over 100 countries, creating safer, richer travel experiences and paid opportunities for women worldwide.This episode marks the first in a new guest interview series, spotlighting women founders who are actively solving for women — not waiting for permission, not asking to be included, but building what we actually need.In This Episode, We Explore:Why women’s safety and connection still aren’t centered in global travel — and how Greether changes thatWhat it means to solve a problem you’re living, not just theorizingHow Greether works (and why it’s more than a tour guide)Why connection matters just as much as safetyEmploying women globally through ethical, meaningful workThe discipline required to turn an idea into a real companyAsking for help, being a beginner, and choosing yourself before you feel “ready”Why building for women is sustainabilityThis is a conversation about courage, discipline, asking, starting scrappy, and refusing to shrink — even when the path isn’t clear.About Our GuestVanessa Karel is a Latina entrepreneur, speaker, and the founder of Greether, a women-first travel platform connecting female travelers with trusted local women around the world.Greether has been:Named Best Travel Startup of the YearRecognized by the UN World Tourism Organization as one of the most empowering female-led travel companies globallyFeatured internationally for its impact on women’s economic empowerment and safetyVanessa is passionate about building technology that serves real human needs — and about creating income opportunities for women across cultures, ages, and backgrounds.Ready to experience Greether?Special discount for listeners of Girl, Choose Yourself! Enjoy $10 off with code Chooseyourself valid until December 31, 2026🌍 Website: https://www.greether.comConnect with Vanessa & Greether 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greet.her 💼 LinkedIn (Vanessa): https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessakarel 📧 Email: [email protected] 📧 General: [email protected] in becoming a Greeter or traveling with one? All bookings and applications are available via the website.Share Your ThoughtsCONNECT WITH EIMEAR Free Resources and More: https://stan.store/eimearzoneExplore Working With Eimear: Book a Call: https://eimearzone.as.me/breakthrough📱 Instagram: @eimearzonecoach 💻 Website: eimearzone.com 📧 Email: [email protected] Subscribe to Girl, Choose Yourself on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. © 2026 Eimear Zone Coaching. All rights reserved.