Discover Creativity in the Second Half of Life
About Us
Join us on an enlightening adventure with Global Journeys, where travel meets personal growth. Experience the magic that Mark Nepo offers with his sessions and enjoy the cultural wonders.
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About Mark Nepo
With over a million copies sold, MARK NEPO has moved and inspired readers and seekers all over the world with his #1 New York Times bestseller The Book of Awakening.
Beloved as a poet, teacher, and storyteller, Mark has been called “an impassioned seeker” and “an eloquent spiritual teacher.” His work is widely accessible and used by many and his books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages. A bestselling author, he has published thirty books and recorded nineteen audio projects. Mark was part of Oprah Winfrey’s The Life You Want Tour in 2014 and has appeared several times with Oprah on her Super Soul Sunday program on OWN TV. He has also been interviewed by Robin Roberts on Good Morning America. He has also been given Life-Achievement Awards by AgeNation (2015) and OMTimes (2023). In 2016, he was named by Watkins: Mind Body Spirit as one of the 100 Most Spiritually Influential Living People. And from 2017-2023 Mark was a regular columnist for Spiritu
Praise for Mark
Mark’s gentle and seasoned guidance in holding our circle, coupled with his deep wisdom and teachings from diverse traditions, was nourishment for my soul. Sharing this year with him felt like divine grace. His poetry is a beacon of light piercing through the darkest night, a reminder to me that beauty persists even in the bleakest hours…Jennifer Cory, a yearlong journey participant.
Mark Nepo is a Great Soul. His resonant heart and his frank and astonishing voice, befriend us mightily on this mysterious trail…Naomi Shihab Nye, author of You and Yours, 19 Varieties of Gazelle: Poems of the Middle East, and Red Suitcase
Mark Nepo is one of the finest spiritual guides of our time…Parker J. Palmer, author of A Hidden Wholeness and The Courage to Teach
Mark Nepo joins a long tradition of truth-seeking, wild-hearted poets: Rumi, Walt Whitman, Emily Dickinson, Mary Oliver, and deserves a place in the center of the circle with them…Elizabeth Lesser, Cofounder, Omega Institute, author of Broken Open: How Difficult Times Can Help Us Grow
Nepo is a consummate storyteller with a rare gift for making the invisible visible…Publishers Weekly
Meet Our Dedicated Hosts
Our team at Global Journeys is committed to providing exceptional travel experiences that foster personal and professional growth. Meet the experts who make it all possible.
Kay LatchmanSingh
Kay is the main organizer and logistic expert of this retreat. Her background in international trade and finance and her attention to details will ensure that this will be a quality experience for all. She is in communication with everyone who is a part of this program and makes sure that all aspects of this endeavor are synchronized. Kay is also in charge of participant wellness and takes care of everyone from the time they register until they are back home. Kay is the co-owner and vice-president of Global Journeys. She provides a wealth of experience in travel and cultural connections. Kay was born and educated in British Guyana, moved to the U.S. and has traveled and worked with people in many European countries, Russia, Egypt, South Africa, British West Indies, and Central America. Her knowledge and connections with various cultures is a wonderful asset as she works with and teaches a variety of people. Her vision of providing service to those in need and doing so in a celebratory way certainly is a foundation of this retreat.
Franco Marini
Franco Marini is a part-time professor at the Daniels College of Business and works with the University of Denver on several educational experiential projects. He created and operates Global Journeys Inc., a travel-based company providing personal and professional growth through specialized travel offerings. www.globalj.org One of Marini’s strongest attributes is his ability and knowledge of how to empower human development as it impacts the enhancement of individual strenghts and results of an organization. One of his primary focal points is working with the attributes and contributions of individuals and empowering each participant to effectively break through bariers to achieve a level of being their very best.