Marti Shawn
Writer | Travel | Sensory Specialist
My Purpose..
About 11 years ago I accidentally went on my first solo trip. I was supposed to meet a friend in London, and from there we’d travel together to Amsterdam. However, last minute she had to cancel, and my tickets were already booked.
I didn’t want to give up, so I went anyway. I ended up on a dark London street in an empty and rather cold hostel, which as you can imagine wasn’t the most welcoming first day of solo travel.
This trip was full of surprises, tears, and life lessons which built me into the woman I am today. Wanderlust has stuck with me over the years. An addiction to the unknown, a craving for lessons I didn’t know I needed to learn, and the inspiration that comes with it.
I am here to help you uncover who you really are, with the tools that already exist within you. From immersive online courses, to group trips for in-person workshops, let me show you that peeling back your layers can be inspirational and life-changing.
Check Out The Blog..
How To Get Free Accommodation While Traveling
Travel can get expensive. The costs start to pile up. You have your flights, airport transfers, uber, buses, food, etc, so why not save on accommodation? Were you aware that you actually don’t always have to pay for accommodation while traveling? ...
Budget Airlines: Are They Worth It?
What do you look for when booking a flight? The details I tend to look at are airport destinations, time of takeoff, length of the journey to my destination, and of course, the price. Depending on the type of traveler you are or the type of trip you are...
How That Dream Trip Will Change Your Life
When I bought my first car, I felt a familiar wave of guilt for splurging on myself, and there was only one thing to blame: capitalism. As a person who grew up in this world, I completely understand why it is so hard for people to splurge on themselves. The idea of...
My debut poetry collection is available for purchase.
Marti Shawn brings you her debut poetry collection about introspective healing. While we are left in a world where times feel heavy and isolating, Hindered Healing is here to remind you that you are not alone. These poems will take you on a journey from your innocence, to the days where emotions have you spinning deep down the rabit holes of love and addiction. The words in this book are meant to inspire hope, and show you that you will always find the light through the darkest of days.
Immersive Online Course
As a Taurus, I am naturally drawn to the senses and connecting to the way they make me feel so alive. Having spent the last 4 years diving deeper and deeper into sensory exploration I have discovered the impact of deepening your connection to self through different creative exercises can have on your daily life.
From creative writing, looking deep into the darkness, all the way to sensory activation techniques, I have created an immersive online experience that will help you push through the stickiness of life and expand your self awareness, rewire your psyche, and discover parts of yourself that have been hiding from you.
A 12 week immersive online course to tap into yourself and explore how your body’s natural sense of expression can help you in all areas of life.
Services
From trip planning, to immersive experiences, I’ve got a solution for everyone’s needs. I specialize in content related to wellness, travel and the outdoors, as well as food. If you’re looking for something, chances are I’ve got you covered.
Blogs, Articles, Graphics & More..
Needing some content? I specialize in curating words that not only speak to the readers, but allows them to connect with the emotions behind everything being expressed.
Whether you need a casual tone or more polished and professional, I can create copy, listacles, blogs and more based on travel, wellness, and food. Some things I have written about in the past are tips and tricks (these vary), mental health, destinations, reviews, recipe writing, food blogging and more.
Tell me what you need and I’ll show you what I can do.
Group Travel & Retreats
As a nomad, I tend to be in a lot of different places, sometimes in a short amount of time, sometimes not.
When I travel, cultural connection is the most important (and impactful) part of my journey and I want you all to feel this too.
Follow along to see where I’ll be and who we’ll be connecting to next. This varies from week-long retreats to group trips with various interactive workshops throughout..
Events Calendar
Coming Soon..
“Recently went to a sensory playshop by Mel and it was such a beautiful experience. The whole space felt so welcoming and safe. We all came as strangers and left as friends. Definitely going to be doing more.” 
~ Ashley Brooke
“Did the Queer Singles Sensory Journey on July 1st and so glad I did. I’m not going to lie I was a bit hesitant at first going to an unfamiliar place, completely loosing your ability to see where you are going with complete strangers was a bit out of my comfort zone to say the least. However, I have learned over the years that sometime you have to get out of your comfort zone to experience what the world has to offer. You dont realize how much if a distraction your eyes can be until you loose them. Having dinner and the whole experience with a group of gorgeous women getting to know each other on a different level (PG) and got to know myself more is something I don’t think I’ll forget. If you are thinking about it, take the plunge and give it a try promise you won’t die 
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~Laura H.
“Mel is an amazing creatrix, I know this journey is typically shared with a partner, but I wanted to share it with one of my soul sisters. Mel wrote this beautiful goddess journey for us. The whole experience was incredible. I don’t want to spoil it with any details, but I will say it far exceeded my expectations. The intention, detail and energy her and Luna put into this experience was just so special and I am beyond grateful. I will never forget this 
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~Lauren V.
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