From Restless Teen to Global Guide: Regina Winkle-Bryan and the Bold Spirit of Reinvention

What happens when a restless teen obsessed with learning Spanish turns her determination into a lifelong adventure? Meet Regina Winkle-Bryan, founder of Bold Spirit Travel, a company that helps women confidently take their first solo journeys in community with others.

Regina shares how failing Spanish 101 didn’t stop her—it fueled her. From immersive travel and early stumbles to building a successful women-centered travel company, Regina’s story is a masterclass in persistence, creativity, and believing in your inner voice—even when it feels out of sync with everyone around you.

We also talk about the transformative power of travel later in life—especially after divorce, retirement, grief, or illness—and why solo travel (or “solo-ish” travel) can help us reclaim independence, courage, and joy.

Whether you're dreaming of Spain’s Camino de Santiago, struggling to give yourself permission to go alone, or just need a boost of encouragement—this one’s for you.

Connect with Regina at https://www.boldspirittravel.com/journeys.

You Will Learn:

• How failing at a goal (like language learning) can still lead you exactly where you need to go
• Why solo travel often creates community, not isolation
• Ways travel helps midlife women build resilience, especially after major life transitions

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