Podcast Guest Interviews
Hello!
If you’re looking to have me as a guest, I bring real, lived experience when it comes to solo female travel and hosting small group trips.
I speak honestly about what it’s like to travel alone as a woman, including safety, confidence, and how to plan trips that don’t feel overwhelming. I also share how travel changes as you get older, what women are actually looking for now when they travel, and why more are choosing small group trips instead of doing everything solo.
My perspective comes from years of traveling solo across Europe and running women-only group trips, so the conversations are always practical, relatable, and based on what actually works, not just theory.
Invite Melissa to Your Podcast
If you’re looking for a guest who can speak honestly about solo travel, building community, and what it’s really like to live abroad, I’d love to chat.
I bring real stories, practical advice, and a passion for helping women travel with more confidence and connection.
Interested in having me on your podcast? Send me a message and let’s create an episode your listeners will actually relate to and remember.
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Podcast Episodes You’ve Heard Me On
Make Money Travel Blogging
This episode is all about what happens when your travel blog stops working… and how to rebuild it in a smarter way.
I’m sharing how getting hit by Google’s Helpful Content Update forced me to pivot away from SEO-heavy strategies and into more authentic, experience-driven content. We talk about what actually grows a blog now, how to get traffic without relying on Google, and how I turned my blog into a profitable business through group trips.
Niche Pursuits
In this episode of Niche Pursuits, I share my journey of bouncing back after Google’s Helpful Content Update wiped out 70% of my traffic. It was a tough moment, but it pushed me to rethink everything.
I talk about how I rebuilt my site, launched all-female group tours, and grew my traffic to over 100K monthly visitors. I also open up about what really worked — creating authentic content, diversifying income, and staying resilient through it all.
If you’ve ever felt knocked down by an algorithm update or a major business setback, this one’s for you.
Unveil You Podcast
In this inspiring conversation, host Audra welcomes Melissa Byron, founder of A Solo Woman Traveling — a global community empowering women to explore the world with confidence and connection.
What started as a simple travel blog in 2019 has evolved into a thriving movement of all-female group trips, retreats, and honest conversations about business, spirituality, and personal growth.
Melissa opens up about her journey from her very first solo trip back in 2009 to building a brand that celebrates authenticity, courage, and the life-changing power of travel.
Bon Voyage Besties
Originally from the U.S., Melissa has been living abroad since 2017. As the founder of A Solo Woman Traveling, she shares her journey of creating a travel blog and curating slow, authentic travel experiences across Europe. In this episode, she opens up about the challenges of moving overseas, finding community abroad, the joy of solo travel—and so much more!
Interview with Bradley Jay – Boston, MA
I had the pleasure of speaking with Boston’s Bradley Jay on his radio Show Jay Talking. The episode is about how I got started in my travels, and what my blog offers.
Find out in my exclusive interview how I got started traveling solo, and what I learned from the experience.
For more of Bradley Jay’s Radio shows, you can listen here on I Heart Radio!
Interview with Laura Richer – Seattle, WA
A Solo Woman Traveling, Melissa Byron, interviews with Laura Richer of Richer Healing, and Andi Lucus of Hummingbird Marketing on the topic:
“Is It Time To Go For It?”
I talked with radio hosts Laura & Andi about my life-changing solo travel! Listen along or read below the interview, also available on Transformative Talk Radio: