Trek Relief Founder Candice Young Featured on The Maverick Show Podcast
We’re excited to announce that our founder, Candice Young, was recently featured on The Maverick Show Podcast! In Episode 247: Empowering Adventure Travelers to Collaborate with Global Communities on Meaningful Service Projects, Candice shares her inspiring journey and the heart behind Trek Relief.
Candice’s Journey: Passion Meets Purpose
Growing up in a Chinese immigrant home in Los Angeles, Candice developed a deep appreciation for resilience and community. Her path took a transformative turn during disaster relief work in Nepal—a life-changing experience that inspired her to create Trek Relief.
Seven years later, Trek Relief has supported community-led projects across Nepal, Mongolia, Chile, and Peru, focusing on:
Climate resilience and ecological regeneration.
Economic autonomy and education.
Community empowerment through conscious travel.
The Challenges and Triumphs of Conscious Travel
In the podcast, Candice reflects on the challenges of voluntourism and explains how Trek Relief embraces conscious travel principles to ensure sustainable, meaningful impact. From building trust with local communities to designing projects that respect their autonomy, Candice highlights what it takes to truly collaborate and create lasting change.
A Testament to Heart-Centered Leadership
Candice’s story is more than a personal journey—it’s a powerful reminder of what’s possible when passion, purpose, and action come together. Her work with Trek Relief demonstrates that adventure travel can be a force for good, connecting people across cultures and empowering communities to thrive.
Be Part of the Journey
We’re proud to see Candice’s work recognized and even more excited to continue this mission with you by our side. Stay tuned for updates on Trek Relief’s projects and initiatives, and thank you for being part of this transformative adventure.
Listen to the full episode of The Maverick Show to hear more about Candice’s incredible journey and the vision driving Trek Relief.
Let’s work together.
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