Kara King on Conscious Travel, Refugee Work, and Rewriting the Travel Narrative

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Recorded09 May 2025

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In this powerful and inspiring conversation, host Amy Hagar reconnects with longtime RISE volunteer and content creator Kara King. From writing blog posts and editing podcasts to working with refugees in Greece, Kara shares how her experiences have shaped her commitment to ethical storytelling and conscious travel.A few key takeaways in the episode: Why Kara joined RISE during a pandemic-era virtual summitHow volunteering at RISE sparked personal and professional growthLessons from her time volunteering in a refugee camp in GreeceThe importance of amplifying local voices in travel contentHow the future of travel media is shifting toward more meaningful narrativesPractical advice for content creators who want to make a positive impactWebsite: https://www.risetravelinstitute.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@risetravelinstitute/featured Instagram: instagram.com/risetravelinstitute

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