Voices of Inspiration
Voices of Inspiration is a travel podcast that goes beyond the guidebook. Hosted by Amelia Old, each episode centers on the people who give a destination its soul—travelers with transformative stories, locals who call these places home, tourism professionals shaping how we experience them, and others whose work or lives are deeply connected to a place.
Through candid conversations, Amelia uncovers the moments, challenges, and personal histories that reveal what a destination is truly like. These aren't surface-level travel tips—they're stories about identity, belonging, resilience, and discovery. The kind that help you understand not just what a place is, but why it matters to the people who know it best.
At its core, this podcast is about connection: how travel brings us face-to-face with perspectives we might never encounter otherwise, and how every destination becomes richer once you've heard the voices behind it.
Episodes
Preserving 2,000 Years of Tradition: Shaoxing Wine with Zhu Qingli
Inside a Thousand-Year-Old Village: Shen’ao and Eight Blessings Inn
The Gift of Time at Qianhuang Bay
A Walk for Peace and the Art of Diancha
Yinxing Guli in Changxing, China | The Ginkgo Corridor
Yunqishe Homestay in China | Keeping the Wumei Tradition Alive
Inside a Homestay in Zhejiang’s Tea Country | Miaoxi
A Different Side of Shanghai
Catching Up After a Year Away: A New Season Begins
Humanité Boutique, Hurricane Helene and the Power of Community
Bryson City, NC’s Resilient Spirit and Holiday Traditions
Beech Mountain, NC Welcomes Winter Travelers After Hurricane Helene
Gridiron Lessons in the Pecan Orchard with John Murray at 96 Pecan Company
Indigenous Underground: Chef Erica McCier's Rise in South Carolina's Culinary Scene
Sharon Manor's Path from Schoolhouse to Bed & Breakfast
Chef Darren Smith: Mastering the Restaurant Business
From Legal Battles to Chocolate Bars: Finding Purpose with Shawn Askinosie
Exploring Berkeley County's Historic Sites with Tourism Director Rachel Knight
Swan Lake Iris Gardens: A Fairytale Escape in Sumter, South Carolina
Celebrating 40 Years of Shag Dancing in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
The Heart of Winna's Kitchen with Chef Jess Sagun
Honoring Dr. Benjamin E. Mays: Inspiring Generations and Preserving a Legacy
Chef Daryl Shular's Recipe for Success and Nurturing the Next Generation
Waterfalls over Coal Dust: Transforming The Kentucky Wildlands
Daring to Live Differently: Lisa Jansen's Nomadic Journey