From Fear to Freedom: The Truth About Solo Female Travel

Solo Female Travel: From Fear to Freedom with Amanda Black

Have you ever dreamed of taking a trip completely on your own—only to talk yourself out of it?

In this inspiring episode of Cheryl’s Travel Blueprint, Cheryl Johnson sits down with Amanda Black, founder of the Solo Female Traveler Network, the world’s largest global community of women who travel solo.

This conversation reframes solo female travel—not as something risky or lonely—but as an act of courage, freedom, healing, and connection.

Amanda shares how grief led her to her first solo journey, how a life-changing experience in Honduras sparked the creation of a global sisterhood of over 550,000 women, and why belonging isn’t something you find—it’s something you build.

Together, Cheryl and Amanda explore how meaningful connection, intuition, and off-the-beaten-path travel can transform not just how we travel—but how we see ourselves and the world.

✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why solo female travel is about freedom, not fear
• Common misconceptions about women who travel alone
• How grief and major life transitions can spark transformational journeys
• The importance of trusting your gut while traveling
• What actually helps women feel safer on the road
• Why connection is a critical ingredient in meaningful travel
• How shared experiences (“shared firsts”) build lifelong bonds
• Why supporting women-led and local businesses changes everything
• Great starter destinations for first-time solo travelers
• How travel can foster gratitude, empathy, and global perspective

🌍 About Amanda Black

Amanda Black is an entrepreneur, community builder, and global connector dedicated to empowering women through travel. She is the founder of the Solo Female Traveler Network, the largest community of women who travel solo, and the creator of Kindred Community, which focuses on women-only connection retreats rooted in shared experiences.

Her work centers on helping women travel with confidence, curiosity, and courage—while building meaningful connections across cultures.

🔗 Connect with Amanda

🌐 Websites
• https://meetamandablack.com
• https://thesolofemaletravelernetwork.com

📸 Instagram
• @solofemaletravel

🧭 Free Resource
• Take the Solo Travel Destination Quiz on the Solo Female Traveler Network website (no email required)

🎧 Listen & Subscribe

If this episode inspired you or made solo travel feel a little more possible, be sure to subscribe to Cheryl’s Travel Blueprint for weekly conversations about meaningful travel, cultural connection, and experiences that change us.

And if you know a woman who’s been dreaming of taking a trip of her own—share this episode with her. It might be exactly the encouragement she needs.

Until next time—
✨ Keep exploring
✨ Keep learning
✨ Keep choosing experiences over fear