Guided by her intuition in 2013, the sociologist Anaïs van Sull left her promising academic career in Belgium behind to start a new life in the Mexican Caribbean. But not only to enjoy the sunny life of a diving instructor – she wanted to give something back to the region with her gift of working with teenagers and her social engagement. Today, she’s the co-founder of the NGO Movida Maya holding the space for the youth of Mayan communities to develop a self-sufficient, sustainable life still connected to their roots.

Be inspired by the energy of Ana – a multi-talent full of ideas in one word who DIYed her life without any user’s manual to Tulum. One day in 2017, she had enough of being stuck in traffic of the concrete jungle of LA. So, what lies closer than moving to the real jungle, starting a new job, founding a business, joining an NGO and creating fun events on-the-go? Ana did exactly that. Listen to her story of how she now dedicates her life to empower the most important people on the planet: kids.

Immediately when stepping into the boutique hotel La Tulumeña you can feel the love that flowed into this project. Paulina Sierra is the co-founder of this little oasis in the heart of Tulum and shares her inspiring story with us in this episode. Despite the challenges of 2020, when the world was in lockdown, she came into her power teaming up with her dad and brother. Together, the family believed in their vision: a hotel that’s much more than just a place to spend the night. Their courage shows us that the trust in your own dream is the key to manifest what you want.

How did life change for locals and travelers when Covid-19 brought the world to a halt? In this episode I take you back with me to the past months of lockdown in Tulum, how the community managed the “new normal” and what you can expect when you visit the area from now on. Listen to my personal experiences of the pandemic in Mexico and get useful tips for traveling to Tulum in these exceptional times.

I’m so happy to share with you the story of a woman who literally makes Tulum greener. Violeta Giménez is one of the founders of Sendero Verde – Tulum’s first volunteer run community built park to conserve the native flora and fauna. Find out how her project took roots and started to grow with a little help of her friends, her big love for nature and her trust in the feeling of what she really wants.

Explore the world of natural scents and the magical story, which led interior designer Marta Benicsek to Tulum. Full of ideas and interests, she brought to life her label Wanderblend under which she now follows not just one, but all her passions in the tropical jungle: essential perfumes, artisan fashion, and architecture. This episode is an audible perfume degustation as well as a beautiful inspiration for you to follow your heart to wherever it guides you to.

Get to know the woman who keeps the Tulum community in balance: Itzel Olvera is Tulum’s probably most known and beloved yoga instructor. Itzel fills the shala with her uplifting energy appreciated by locals and travelers alike and played a major part on my way of following my dream. Listen to Itzel’s story and her inspiring thoughts on the Coronavirus, after she already experienced a similar situation when the swine flu hit Playa del Carmen in 2009.

Meet Vivian Baron, a Mexican entrepreneur, who came to Tulum to create a platform for contemporary Mexican design at the Caribbean coast of her home country. End of 2018, she opened the interior store and community space Deer Tulum with big visions – but then, everything changed. Due to the Coronavirus, Vivian suddenly had to close the doors of her and our beloved shop for good.

Listen to the story of a true maker – the co-founder of Tulum Recycles. With her volunteer-run community recycling pick-up service Britt Puhlmann helps to reduce the trash that ends up in our overflowing landfill. Find out how she turned from corporate management and marketing consultant to idealistic environmental activist running two businesses supporting locals and tourists to do the right (or better) thing.

Coming from the big city my interview guest Rubí Rodríguez Ruiz took her suitcase full of expertise in communication and design with her to Tulum in 2016. Having settled in the small beach town, she soon turned into an environmentally aware entrepreneur leading her own two sustainable brands Aximia and La Minimal to success.

In this episode I talk with the traveling entrepreneur Jordan Jeppe about how a vacation in Tulum made her take her business J.J. & Co Brand Management "on the road". After exploring solo different parts of Europe, Africa and Asia she returned back to Mexico to live in the tropical paradise while managing brands with her team of female digital nomads.

Find out more about the transformational energy of Tulum. In this episode, astrologer and soul-centered coach Linda Jacobsen shares her story about how she came to Mexico and found her life-task: supporting women to step into their own power with “Venus Rising Alchemy”.

In this episode I have the honor to have Rachel Appel as a guest in the podcast. She is the creator and director of the documentary “The Dark Side of Tulum“, which sheds light on the environmental troubles popularity and growth bring to Tulum.

I am so happy to share the first episode of my podcast with you. Have you ever wondered how I found the place of my heart and my passion to be a tour guide? This is Tuluminiña’s story: Let me introduce myself to you, tell you about the path which led me to Tulum and what my podcast it all about. Find out a little bit more about me, what moves me and what I’m here for.