Craving eco luxury travel that changes lives and protects places? Start here.Adventure luxury meets purpose-driven travel. Amy sits down with Kevin Jackson and Maxie Johnson of EXP Journeys, a B Corp adventure operator designing bespoke, conservation-forward experiences across the American Southwest and beyond. From helicopter-only lunches atop Tower Butte to Navajo-led cultural immersions and regenerative partnerships, learn how eco luxury travel can be exclusive, ethical, and life-changing. You’ll hear powerful guest transformation stories, why guided experiences beat DIY itineraries, how EXP vets sustainable partners, and what’s next for adventure travel: privacy, remoteness, and deeper cultural connection.Who this episode is forConscious travelers, luxury hospitality leaders, and families seeking meaningful, sustainable, and bespoke adventure travel.Timestamps / Episode Breakdown00:29 – Why adventure travel matters: connection, wellness, and shared experiences01:17 – Origin stories: from John Muir Trail inspiration to leaving law for guiding05:19 – Transformative moments: Tower Butte surprise lunch and a grandmother’s first rappel10:22 – The “aha” loop: continuous innovation in experiential design and family programming13:18 – Career pivot advice: loving the outdoors vs. loving guiding—what it really takes16:48 – Spirit animals of guiding: eagle vision and “duck mode” calm under pressure20:30 – Ideal traveler: curious families and guests who want to connect and give back24:16 – How custom trips are built: collaboration, curiosity, and going beyond “see the Grand Canyon”26:30 – Why guided beats DIY: mental load off, on-trip flexibility, and white-glove logistics30:27 – Backstage access: Navajo Nation cultural leaders, code talker Peter MacDonald, and real fossil digs33:28 – Conservation and culture: Navajo-led slot canyons, hoop dancing, and intergenerational storytelling39:20 – Vetting sustainable partners: B Corp framework, local sourcing, and low-impact luxury camps43:16 – What B Corp means for travelers: long-game stewardship for people, planet, and place48:10 – Dream trips: GPS-only surprise journeys and a Colorado River land-water-sky odyssey52:26 – How to connect with EXP Journeys and start your custom itineraryKey LinksConnect with the guest(s):EXP Journeys website: https://expjourneys.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/expjourneysOut platformsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conscious-check-in/id1832522451Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2YfXT8SElYqYEbhYqbD1AJ?si=00fad07476c14a70Connect with usSponsor this Podcast: https://www.greenluxeinc.com/partner-with-usLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theconsciouscheckin/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theconsciouscheckin/About Greenluxe: https://www.greenluxeinc.com/1:1 with Amy: https://calendly.com/greenluxeinc/sustainable-hospitalityAbout the podcastThe core mission of The Conscious Check-in is to inspire travelers and hospitality leaders to embrace sustainability, showing how conscious choices in travel and luxury hospitality can create meaningful experiences for guests while driving positive impact for people, planet, and business.

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