Voices of Inspiration
Amelia Old
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Voices of Inspiration is a travel podcast that goes beyond the guidebook. Hosted by Amelia Old, each episode centers on the people who give a destination its soul—travelers with transformative stories, locals who call these places home, tourism professionals shaping how we experience them, and others whose work or lives are deeply connected to a place.
Through candid conversations, Amelia uncovers the moments, challenges, and personal histories that reveal what a destination is truly like. These aren't surface-level travel tips—they're stories about identity, belonging, resilience, and discovery. The kind that help you understand not just what a place is, but why it matters to the people who know it best.
At its core, this podcast is about connection: how travel brings us face-to-face with perspectives we might never encounter otherwise, and how every destination becomes richer once you've heard the voices behind it.
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S4E10 Dinosaurs in Keqiao: The Pangu Fossil Museum
Fang Lei didn't plan to build a museum. She and her husband were interior designers from Hong Kong with a love for fossils. But when they found the right building in Keqiao, an ancient town in…
S4E9 Preserving 2,000 Years of Tradition: Shaoxing Wine with Zhu Qingli
Zhu Qingli runs an intangible cultural heritage-themed homestay in Zhejiang Province entirely dedicated to yellow rice wine—or Huangjiu—a craft that has defined his hometown near Jianhu Lake for…
S4E8 Inside a Thousand-Year-Old Village: Shen’ao and Eight Blessings Inn
Shen’ao Village sits just outside Hangzhou, in China’s Zhejiang province. This is where Amelia met JoAnn Leung.JoAnn left city life behind and restored a 240-year-old courtyard house here, turning it…
S4E7 The Gift of Time at Qianhuang Bay
This episode was recorded during Amelia’s stay at Qianhuang Bay, a family-run homestay in Xiling Village, Zhejiang Province, and features a conversation with owner Zhu Xiaokui.Zhu opened Qianhuang…
S4E6 A Walk for Peace and the Art of Diancha
A roadside crowd in South Carolina. An ancient mountain path in Jingshan. A scarf passed hand to hand and a cup of whisked tea that turns strangers into friends. This episode traces those moments to…
S4E5 Yinxing Guli in Changxing, China | The Ginkgo Corridor
In this episode of Voices of Inspiration, Amelia Old travels to Yinxing Guli Homestay in Changxing County, Zhejiang, China, located near the famous gingko tree corridor.Amelia spends the afternoon…
S4E4 Yunqishe Homestay in China | Keeping the Wumei Tradition Alive
In this episode of Voices of Inspiration, host Amelia Old visits Yunqishe Homestay in Changxing County, Zhejiang Province, to meet Mr. Fang Xiaoping, a fifth-generation practitioner of Wumei, a…
S4E3 Inside a Homestay in Zhejiang’s Tea Country | Miaoxi
This episode of Voices of Inspiration takes place in Miaoxi, a village in the Huzhou region of Zhejiang Province, China.The episode follows time spent at a family-run homestay and a conversation with…
S4E2 A Different Side of Shanghai
In this episode, Amelia looks back on her time in Shanghai, the first stop on a recent project in China. Outside Yu Garden, she found herself thinking about her childhood and how different her sense…
S4E1 Catching Up After a Year Away: A New Season Begins
After an unexpected year-long break, Amelia returns to Voices of Inspiration with a candid look at why the past year pulled her in a different direction and how she found her way back to the mic. In…
S3E22 Humanité Boutique, Hurricane Helene and the Power of Community
Explore the strength and unity of Bryson City, North Carolina, as Erin Smith, owner of Humanité Boutique, shares her journey as a small business owner during challenging times. Learn how the…
S3E21 Bryson City, NC’s Resilient Spirit and Holiday Traditions
Bryson City, NC, is a mountain town in Western North Carolina that blends resilience, community spirit, and festive traditions. In this episode, Sarah Conley, Executive Director of the Swain County…
S3E20 Beech Mountain, NC Welcomes Winter Travelers After Hurricane Helene
Beech Mountain, North Carolina, Tourism Marketing Director Armando Garcia shares the story of how this resilient mountain community responded to Hurricane Helene, with heartfelt support from both…
S3E19 Gridiron Lessons in the Pecan Orchard with John Murray at 96 Pecan Company
John Murray, owner of 96 Pecan Company in Ninety-Six, South Carolina, discusses pecan farming and candy-making. Learn how his college football experience at Clemson and desire for a meaningful…
S3E18 Indigenous Underground: Chef Erica McCier's Rise in South Carolina's Culinary Scene
Erica McCier, owner of Indigenous Underground in Abbeville, South Carolina, and 2023 South Carolina Chef Ambassador, shares her remarkable journey from middle school art teacher to celebrated chef.…
S3E17 Sharon Manor's Path from Schoolhouse to Bed & Breakfast
Welcome to our latest episode featuring Sharon Manor, a unique bed and breakfast in Abbeville, South Carolina. This former 1920s schoolhouse has been transformed into a cozy inn by the Chupp…
S3E16 Chef Darren Smith: Mastering the Restaurant Business
Join us as we dive deep into the world of culinary excellence with Chef Darren Smith, a renowned restaurateur and culinary maestro. In this episode, Darren shares his inspiring journey from his early…
S3E15 From Legal Battles to Chocolate Bars: Finding Purpose with Shawn Askinosie
In this episode, Shawn Askinosie, founder of Askinosie Chocolate, shares his journey from being a criminal defense lawyer to pursuing chocolate. Takeaways:Tragedy can lead to finding one's life…
S3E14 Exploring Berkeley County's Historic Sites with Tourism Director Rachel Knight
In this episode, host Amelia Old chats with Rachel Knight, tourism director of Berkeley County, South Carolina. Discover the pivotal role Berkeley County played in the American Revolutionary War, the…
S3E13 Swan Lake Iris Gardens: A Fairytale Escape in Sumter, South Carolina
In this episode, host Amelia Old chats with Krissy Milan (Tourism Manager) and Colette Daniels (Tourism Development Coordinator) about Swan Lake Iris Gardens in Sumter, South Carolina. Swan Lake…
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Voices of Inspiration has published 53 episodes since January 2021, covering topics in Documentary, Education.
Voices of Inspiration is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 26m.
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