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Get to know Leeah and Newberry Travel in a different way - as a guest. The below articles and podcasts are different perspectives of the work we do.
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Podcast Guest | Green Living with Tee
Tee sits down with Leeah Smestad, a world traveler, conscious travel advisor, and founder of Newberry Travel. After visiting all seven continents and more than 50 countries, Leeah discovered something many travelers notice but rarely fully understand: chronic digestive issues, migraines, acne, and inflammation often improve dramatically when spending time abroad. What began as personal observations during a trip to Europe eventually became a deeper exploration into how food quality, environmental exposures, and lifestyle habits impact overall health.
Article | Voyage Washington
What happens when a four-month, seven-continent trip changes the way you see the world? Leeah Smestad came home with stories no one else seemed to have, all because she took the time to learn a few words of the local language. In this interview, she shares how that journey sparked Newberry Travel, a conscious travel agency built to keep your dollars local, along with the unexpected challenges of entrepreneurship and why community made all the difference.
Article | Bold Journey
How does a former competitive speech nerd turn 15 years in corporate sourcing into a travel company with a conscience? Leeah shares how communication, curiosity, and really listening shaped her career and her business. She also describes her ideal traveler, someone who loves exploring but quietly wonders, “Do the locals even want me here?” If you’ve ever felt that tension before booking a trip, this one’s for you.
Podcast Guest | Auntie Mel Mel Life Unfiltered
In this episode of Auntie Mel Mel: Life Unfiltered, I sit down with Leeah Smestad of Newberry Travel for a conversation about meaningful travel, stepping outside your comfort zone, solo travel, fear, freedom, and why some of the biggest moments of growth happen when we finally say yes to experiences that scare us a little.
Article | Canvas Rebel
Ever come home from vacation needing a vacation from your vacation? Leeah Smestad has been there. In this interview, she traces her path from 15 years in corporate manufacturing, where she learned how business decisions affect real families, to building a travel company that puts local communities first. She also gets candid about taking Instagram from zero, going viral, and why word of mouth has been her best source of clients.