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Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball

Marilyn Ball

Booking Overview

This interview-driven travel and culture show explores meaningful, responsible travel through conversations with authors, journalists, artists, conservationists, tourism professionals, and people with compelling personal journeys. Agencies could credibly pitch travel writers, destination experts, cultural preservation leaders, authors, artists, and responsible-tourism professionals; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need a strong connection to travel, culture, or transformative life experiences.

Metrics

Episodes: 580

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 1.1k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

mb@speakingoftravel.net

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Host

Marilyn Ball - Founder and host of Speaking of Travel, a media platform focused on meaningful and responsible travel storytelling, cultural connection, conservation, and global exploration.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, travel journalists, artists, historians, conservationists, cultural preservation advocates, tourism professionals, destination experts, and individuals with distinctive firsthand travel or life-transformation stories.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or forthcoming memoirs, Award-winning journalism or major media contributions, Leadership of travel, tourism, conservation, or cultural organizations, Development of distinctive cultural travel experiences, Documented personal journeys involving reinvention, healing, or global exploration

Recent Guest Discussions

Ronan O'Connell - Overlooked Histories, Mysteries, Human Stories, And Deeper Ways Of Experiencing Iconic Landmarks And Destinations.

Abigail Carter - Grief, Healing, Reinvention, Creativity, And Rebuilding A Meaningful Life Through A Move To The French Countryside.

Sarah Aviram - Long-term Travel, Remote Work, Cultural Immersion, Taking Calculated Risks, And Designing An Unconventional Life.

Jane Adams - Renaissance Women Artists, Preservation Of Cultural Heritage, Plautilla Nelli, And Art-focused Travel Experiences.

Anne Robichaud - Authentic Regional Travel, Umbrian History, Local Communities, Art, Food, And Cultural Experiences Beyond Traditional Tourism.

Recent Topics

Responsible Travel, Cultural Heritage, Conservation, Travel Writing, Tourism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball
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Volcanoes, Curiosity & The Courage To Live Differently With Dr. Tamie Jovanelly

October 03, 2026

I've always been fascinated by science. Perhaps because the more we understand about our planet, the more we realize how much there is still to discover. And volcanoes? Well, they are something else entirely. Imagine the incredible forces moving beneath our feet, shaping the very world we call home.My conversation with Dr. Tamie Jovanelly (Dr. Jo) takes us into that fascinating world, but it also takes us somewhere much more personal.A geologist, professor, international researcher and a...

Photography As A Passport Into The Unknown With Cade Martin

September 28, 2026

Every once in a while, you meet someone whose way of seeing the world makes you stop and look at your own world a little differently.That was my experience with photographer Cade Martin.I am honestly in awe of the way Cade sees people, places and the unexpected moments that most of us might walk right past. His photographs don't feel posed or manufactured. They feel alive. They pull you into a moment and make you wonder what happened just before and what happened after.Cade has spent his...

A Life That Followed The Music

September 21, 2026

I loved this conversation.Nancy Shear is one of those people you meet and immediately want to know more about. She is smart, funny, curious, completely engaging, and she has lived an extraordinary life surrounded by some of the greatest musicians of the twentieth century.Her story began when she was just fifteen years old when curiosity led her through a stage door and into the world of classical music. What happened after that is an incredible journey.Nancy spent decades behind the scenes, g...

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Frequently asked questions

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Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball
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How do I get in touch with Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball?

Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball is hosted by Marilyn Ball. Its publicly listed email is mb@speakingoftravel.net. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball?

The publicly listed email for Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball: mb@speakingoftravel.net.

How many listeners does Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball have?

Podseeker estimates Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball?

Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published authors, travel journalists, artists, historians, conservationists, cultural preservation advocates, tourism professionals, destination experts, and individuals with distinctive firsthand travel or life-transformation stories. Common among recent guests: Published books or forthcoming memoirs; Award-winning journalism or major media contributions; Leadership of travel, tourism, conservation, or cultural organizations. Recent guests include Ronan O'Connell, Abigail Carter, and Sarah Aviram.

How hard is it to get booked on Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Speaking of Travel® With Marilyn Ball cover?

Recent episodes cover Responsible Travel, Cultural Heritage, Conservation, Travel Writing, and Tourism. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

mb@speakingoftravel.net

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