About

A Journey Toward Meaningful Transformation

empowered.travel is a four-stage program that guides you through a sabbatical experience designed to foster personal growth and a deeper connection to others and the world. It consists of a virtual guidebook and 1:1 live coaching. True transformation requires more than self-reflection—it demands stepping into discomfort, facing challenges, and discovering new ways to navigate life’s complexities with courage and purpose.

Take the time to honor
your life transition,
celebrate important life event,
heal burnout, (re)discover life purpose,
and welcome a fresh start.
Have you never traveled solo before?

Welcome home.

Grounded in Timeless Wisdom, Designed for Modern Transformation

This do-it-yourself sabbatical program draws on the foundational philosophies of Japanese psychology, the Heroine’s Journey, and a regenerative approach to life, creating an engaging, practical guide for women navigating life transitions. Rooted in action and purpose, it empowers you to move beyond introspection—combining daily habits, experiential exercises, and guided practices to inspire meaningful change here and now.

Meet Monika Lewicka, founder of empowered.travel

Monika approaches her work with unwavering passion and authenticity, offering women the encouragement, structure, guidance, and tools necessary to embark on transformative sabbaticals — and successfully integrate their experiences. She is driven by the belief that every woman has the power to rewrite her story and unlock self-empowerment—not in isolation, but through profound self-reflection, constructive action in the present, and a deeper connection to the world around her.

Why choose empowered.travel

The world’s first sabbatical framework for women traveling solo: Do it yourself.

1:1 coaching for personalization: Clarify your goals and sustain your breakthroughs.

Practical tools for life transitions rooted in the psychology of action and purpose: Think less, do more.

Step Into Your Next Chapter with Confidence!

Purchase the empowered.travel Guidebook or Program and receive a complimentary 1:1 coaching session to plan your life transition or sabbatical.