“I have worked with Mona for two years and I can honestly say that it’s been a true pleasure to collaborate with such a wonderful soul. In her role as a Brand Ambassador for Synergy – The Retreat Show, Mona has been dedicated and passionate in supporting us to grow and build our annual event. She has an incredible spirit and her drive should be commended. The way that Mona connects with others is very special and it is a privilege to work with someone who is so genuinely devoted to a cause and has true belief in what she does.“
Laura Montesanti
Founder, Synergy – The Retreat Show
Public Speaking Experience
@empowered.travel | LATA Expo, London, June 2023
Throughout my career in tourism, I was honoured to speak at various international and national conferences, panel discussions, universities, podcasts, webinars, and interviews:
LATA Expo, London, June 2023: “The Power of Tourism – The Transformational Effect of Travel on a Traveller” discussion panel moderated by Lyn Hughes from Wanderlust Magazine alongside wonderful Rochelle Turner from Exodus Travels, Dwayne Fields, and Rhoslyn Sherman-Davies
Walking Mentorship “Keep Walking with Me” podcast, July 2023
The Long Run webinar for members x2
B Tourism (B Corporation)webinar for members
Transformational Travel Council’s Transcend’ 20 in Plan, Washington, USA
NOVA School of Business and Economics, Lisbon, October 2022: “Hospitality Mindset for Social Sustainability – People as the Drovers” alongside President of European Union Travel Commission, Luis Araujo, Senior Director of Tourism Portugal, Sergio Guerreiro, Filipa from Cafe Joyeux, Joana and Marta from NOVA School of Business and Economics
Keynote at the Green Slovenia annual conference organised by GoodPlace Factory of Sustainable Tourism, Ljubljana, December 2021
“You’re (not) Welcome here” podcast
“Monika is an amazing and remarkable person. It’s my privilege to know her. She puts so much passion, energy, care, and attention to detail into her work that whatever the project or event, it will turn out wonderful.“.“
Dr Raj Joshi
Expedition Leader + Founder of The Adventure Boutique and 360 Expeditions
Solo Travel
Some of my longer journeys:
Solo bike-touring in The Balkans (Oct ’22 – Feb ’23)
Bike-touring in China and South-East Asia (2017)
Himalayas solo (Mar – July 2016): high-altitude trekking
Hitch-hiking, rock-climbing, mountaineering, wild- camping, bike-touring in fourteen Latin American countries (2014-2015)
@empowered.travel | Triglav National Park, Slovenia
Our clients
FAQs
Are you open to the full / part-time job?
I am open to contract-based and project-based engagements.
What is your hourly rate?
It depends on the scope and nature of the project. PM me to discuss it further.
Are you helping with sales? Are you interested in commission-based work?
No, I am not looking for sales-related opportunities at this time (exceptions may apply given the values alignment).
Why should we work with you?
Alex Crevar, Writer, Editor, Contributor to The New York Times, Adventure Destinations Strategist:
“I’ve worked with Monika on several projects, in several countries, and under multiple conditions, always with the same result: she exudes passion for her work and stays exceptionally focused on details. I will always seek Monika out because of the care she exhibits for others and the fact that doing something well is her top priority. I look forward to following her vision (and working with her again) during her next endeavor as founder of empower.travel. I’ll always bet on her success.”
