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In this interview show, host Lisette Austin talks to diverse women who have found creative ways to travel more. Their inspiring stories and experiences provide helpful tips and resources, and practical advice for making dream travel a reality.
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Ep 66 | Gina Paige: African Ancestry Reunion Trips
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I talk with Dr. Gina Paige, co-founder of African Ancestry, a DNA company that traces African lineages using genetics. She travels the world helping people of African descent demystify their roots so that they may better understand who they are by knowing where they’re from. Gina shares what sparked her love of travel, what led her to co-found Afri…
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Ep 65 | Antoinette Harrell: Genealogy Research Travel
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I talk with Dr. Antoinette Harrell, renowned community activist, genealogist and historian specializing in African American History in Louisiana. For the past two decades she has researched peonage and modern day slavery across sixteen states. This work was featured in the VICE documentary, The Slavery Detective of the South. Antoinette shares what…
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Ep 64 | Kelly McCoy: Cultural Heritage & Adventure Travel
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I talk with Kelly McCoy, a Seattle-based travel product developer and consultant specializing in cultural heritage and adventure tourism. She loves researching and illuminating little-known history in special places, and bridging the past with the present. Kelly shares what sparked her love of travel, her experiences traveling to African countries,…
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Ep 63 | Joy Barnett: Solo Black History Road Trips
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In this episode I talk with Joy Barnett, copywriter and solo road tripper based in Austin, Texas. So far she has driven over 6000 miles, primarily going to U.S. destinations that are important to Black history. Joy shares what sparked her love of travel, why she started road tripping solo, and about some of the places she's visited. She also shares…
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Ep 62 | Nikki Vargas: Celebrating Travel & Women's Stories
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In this episode, I talk with Nikki Vargas, a travel editor, author, video producer and public speaker based in New York City. She is the Founding Editor and Co-Founder of Unearth Women, a unique publication that celebrates travel and women’s stories. Nikki is also an editor for Fodor's Travel, and her bylines have appeared in VICE, Food & Wine, Roa…
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Ep 61 | Mickela Mallozzi: Dance & DNA Travel
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In this episode I talk to returning guest Mickela Mallozzi, Emmy award-winning host and Executive Producer of Bare Feet, a travel series highlighting the diversity of dance which airs on PBS and Amazon Prime Video. Mickela shares why she devoted an entire season of her show to DNA travel, about a few of her favorite episodes from that season, and w…
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Ep 60 | Terrell Lozada: American Artist in Paris
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In this episode I talk with Terrell Lozada, an American visual artist living in Paris since 2018. She uses imagery and language to create works that explore the metaphysics of gender and power in contemporary society. Terrell shares what sparked her love of travel, what led to her decision to move to Paris, and how she was able to make it happen. S…
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Ep 59 | D'mitra Smith: Taking a Break from the United States
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In this episode I talk with D’mitra Smith, a talented musician and singer for multiple bands including Static People and Ex’s with Benefits. She’s also an activist who has worked with a long list of civil rights organizations, and is the former Chair of the Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights. D’mitra shares about early transformative experien…
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Ep 58 | Nisreene Atassi: Out Travel the System
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In this episode I talk with Nisreene Atassi, Senior Director of Global Communications at Expedia, and host of the Expedia podcast, Out Travel the System. Nisreene shares what sparked her love of travel, how she ended up living in Dubai, information about the Out Travel the System podcast and much more. She also talks about why she values and encour…
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Ep 57 | Solo Episode: Traveling My Roots
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Although I planned to end the Globetrotter Lounge podcast at the end of last year, some personal events over the last year inspired me to produce one more, final season. I share what led me to that decision, and give a preview of upcoming guests and topics. I also announce my new podcast project, Traveling My Roots, which will document my travels t…
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Ep 56 | Deesha Dyer: From the White House to Empowering Black Girls to Travel
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For the final episode of Season 3, I talk with Deesha Dyer, former White House Social Secretary and co-founder of beGirl.world, an organization that empowers Black teen girls through global education and travel. She is also the Founder and CEO of Hook & Fasten, a social impact agency that builds transformational partnerships between communities and…
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Ep 55 | Robin Little Wing Sigo: Indigenous Political Traveler
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Meet traveler, friend and former colleague Robin Little Wing Sigo, a member of the Suquamish Tribe. Her community is located near Seattle, in fact the city itself was named after famous Suquamish leader Chief Seattle. Robin is Director of the Suquamish Foundation, sits on Tribal Council, and travels frequently to represent her community. Robin talk…
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I talk with Kim Haas, Executive Producer, host and creator of the new PBS travel series Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas. The series celebrates the historical and cultural contributions of Latin America’s African descendants in countries like Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic and Mexico. Kim talks about what sparked her love of …
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Ep 53 | Sierra Redmond: Military Family Travel
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Meet Sierra Redmond, military spouse and creator of the Daily Impressions Lifestyle blog. She created her blog to encourage military families to travel and explore from wherever they are stationed. She also hopes to inspire families in general - providing information and tips about accessible domestic and international travel. Sierra shares what sp…
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Ep 52 | Alison Van Dusen: Nomadic Park Ranger & World Traveler
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I talk with Alison Van Dusen, a backcountry park ranger who has worked in 20 U.S. National Parks over the last 28 years. In between seasonal work, she lives as a nomad and travels around the world – often doing volunteer service work. She has been to at least 30 countries on six continents, and even spent 2 summers working in the South Pole. Alison…
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Ep 51 | Petronella Lugemwa: International Wedding Photography
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Meet Petronella Lugemwa, founder of Petronella Photography, an award-winning international wedding photography studio that specializes in multicultural and interracial couples. Based in New York, her work has taken her around the world and has been featured in Essence magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings and more. Petronella shares what sparked her wa…
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Ep 50 | Valerie Stimac: Astrotourism and Space Tourism
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I talk with Valerie Stimac, a travel writer who specializes in astrotourism and space tourism. She is creator of the travel blog Valerie & Valise, and the Space Tourism Guide website, which focuses on all things space-related. A regular contributor to Forbes and Lonely Planet, she is author of the book Dark Skies: A Practical Guide to Astrotourism,…
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Ep 49 | Liz Warner: Travel & Fundraising Via International Marathons
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I talk with Liz Warner, an inspiring traveler and runner. In early 2019, Liz launched Run to Reach, an 18-month fundraising campaign to run 30 marathons in 30 countries before turning 30. Her goal was to raise money to support local women-empowerment organizations in each country. We talked only a few days after she successfully completed her proje…
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Ep 48 | Nour Brahimi: First Female Algerian Travel Vlogger
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I talk with Nour Brahimi, the first female Algerian travel vlogger. In 2019, Africa Youth Awards named her one of the 100 most influential young Africans. Later that year, she was nominated as Algeria's best Instagrammer and YouTuber of 2019. Nour shares how and why she started traveling, the challenges of being a female travel content creator in a…
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Ep 47 | Kylee Nelson: Travel Nurse & Solo Traveler
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In this episode I talk with Kylee Nelson, a Neonatal Infant Care Unit travel nurse and solo traveler. She is the creator of the Passports and Preemies blog, which provides travel tips, resources and inspiration for nurses and travelers. She also provides one-on-one mentoring. Kylee shares what sparked her love of travel, how she made the leap from …
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Ep 46 | Lori Tharps: Identity, Race & Academic Travel
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In this episode I talk with Lori L. Tharps, a writer, academic and podcaster who explores identity, race and culture. An avid traveler, she is the author of the award-winning memoir, Kinky Gazpacho: Life, Love & Spain. She is also creator of the My American Meltingpot podcast and blog. Lori shares about her early travel experiences (including study…
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Ep 45 | Anjali Desai: Global Health Traveler
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To kick off Season 3, I talk with Anjali Desai, an avid traveler and global health professional who has 40 countries under her belt. She is the Director of Strategy at Panorama, an action-tank that works to solve pressing global problems. She leads a team focused on outbreak preparedness and the COVID-19 pandemic. Anjali talks about what sparked he…
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Ep 44 | Nikki Roda: Finding a Creative Voice through Yoga and Travel
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For the last episode of Season 2, I talk with Nikki Roda, a friend who quit her corporate career in community informatics to travel the world and dive into the unknown. She is now a certified yoga instructor, and is working on a graphic novel about her travels and what she's learning about the human spirit. Nikki talks about her career journey, her…
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Ep 43 | Lola Akinmade Åkerström: Exploring Cultures through Travel Photography & Writing
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Meet Lola Akinmade Åkerström, Nigerian-born travel photographer and writer whose award-winning work regularly appears in National Geographic, BBC, Travel + Leisure, Forbes, The Guardian and more. She is the author of the award-winning book Due North and bestselling book LAGOM: Swedish Secret of Living Well. She is editor-in-chief of Slow Travel Sto…
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Ep 42 | Women in Travel Summit Europe: Part 2
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This is part 2 of my interviews with women I met at the Women in Travel Summit in Riga, Latvia earlier this month. I talk with Carly Hulls (Austrian Adaptation, Coffee with Carly), Tayo Jaiyesimi (The Five to Nine Traveller), Stefanie Bielekova (Postcards from Stef), and Michelle Olorunda (Pearls of Bay). They share what brought them to WITS Europe…
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Ep 41 | Women in Travel Summit Europe: Part 1
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I recently went to Wanderful’s first Women in Travel Summit Europe in Riga, Latvia where I had the opportunity to capture the diverse experiences and insights (and accents) of multiple travelers. In this episode I talk with Jennifer Fein (You Live to Travel), Lavina DeSousa (Continent Hop), Jamie-Lee Abtar (The Travel Marketer) and Tegan Wylie (The…
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Ep 40 | Olga Maria: Latina Travel Writer in Heels
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I talk with Olga Maria, an award-winning solo female traveler whose blog, Dreams in Heels, features adventure and luxury travel, food and wine, and budget tips. She hopes to inspire women to pursue their travel and lifestyle dreams. She is also the creator of Latinas Who Travel, a bilingual travel community that empowers Latinas to travel more. Olg…
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Ep 39 | Debbie Arcangeles: Living a Nomad Podcaster Life
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I talk with location-independent traveler and podcaster Debbie Arcangeles. As the host of The Offbeat Life Podcast, Debbie interviews fearless nomads who have ditched conventional lifestyles to live their best life. From backpacking single mothers to prominent travel bloggers, her guests share their passions, struggles and how they make traveling f…
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Ep 38 | Rachel Rudwall: Storytelling Adventures Around the Globe
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I talk with Rachel Rudwall, Emmy-Nominated On-Camera Host, Producer, Camera Operator, Writer and Photographer. Her work has taken her to all seven continents and nearly 70 nations. From TV hosting for the Travel Channel to producing shows like Ice Road Truckers and Ax Men, Rachel is always up for a storytelling adventure. Rachel shares what led to …
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Ep 37 | Danielle Desir: Making Travel a Financial Priority
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I talk with financially savvy traveler Danielle Desir, host of The Thought Card, an award winning travel finance blog and podcast. She is also founder of the WOC Podcasters community, which supports over 2100 women of color from 50+ countries. Danielle shares how she started traveling internationally (26 countries and counting), how she kept travel…
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Ep 36 | Caitlin Blythe: Turning Wanderlust into a Travel Business
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I talk with Caitlin Blythe, an entrepreneur who turned her passion for travel into a thriving business. In 2017 she launched Waypoint Goods, selling her signature travel scarf, and eventually left her full-time architecture job to create a completely new lifestyle. Caitlin shares her early experiences with international and solo travel, what led he…
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Ep 35 | Sojourner White: Content Creator & Traveling Scholar
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I talk with Sojourner White – world traveler, content creator and international social work graduate student. Her blog, Sojournies, offers resources and tips on on balancing travel with work and/or school, and explores personal topics like traveling while Black. Sojourner shares about the international experience that sparked her passion for travel…
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Ep 34 | Samantha Nelson: Freedom through a Year of Family Travel
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I talk with Samantha Nelson – mom, wife, traveler and writer. In 2014, she and her husband embarked on a year of spontaneous travel with their two young children, a journey that ultimately changed their lives for the better. They now help other families travel via their blog, Those Crazy Nelsons. Samantha talks about what sparked her love of travel…
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Ep 33 | Phoebe Howlett: From Chronic Illness to World Travel
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Meet Phoebe Howlett, a solo traveler from the U.K. who at age 21 was diagnosed with two chronic autoimmune disorders, Postural Tachycardia Syndrome and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). She also struggled with significant anxiety and depression. After thinking she could never easily travel or work again, Phoebe fou…
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Ep 32 | Cristabel Soady: Crossing 13 Borders to Start a Life Abroad
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In this episode I talk with Cris Soady, a linguist who was born in El Salvador but grew up in the United States. In 2014, she and her husband left the US to start a life in Latin America, driving across 13 borders before finally settling in Argentina. They opened a successful restaurant in Buenos Aires, and Cris has found a creative way to bring in…
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Ep 31 | Summer Slevin: Traveling the United States National Parks
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I talk with Summer Slevin who is visiting every national park in the United States while living in a van. She’s also the creator and host of the Nat Park Stories podcast. I met Summer at the 2018 Women in Travel Summit in Quebec City - when she was starting her quest to fall back in love with America. She shares how she embarked on her journey, wha…
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Ep 30 | Nadeen White: Making Travel a Priority with a Full-Time Medical Career
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In this episode I talk with Nadeen White, creator of The Sophisticated Life blog. A blogger by day and physician by night, she manages to throw travel into the mix. She's also found time to author two travel guide ebooks, and is about to release a third. Nadeen shares how she makes travel a priority, where she finds great deals for local and intern…
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Ep 29 | Mickela Mallozzi: Traveling the World One Dance at a Time
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I'm very honored to sit down with Mickela Mallozi, Emmy Award-winning host of the PBS travel and dance series Bare Feet. Mickela has had a passport since she was just 2 years old and to this day still loves to travel the world, experiencing it one dance a time. Mickela shares her amazing journey from unknown dancer to successful TV host, what trave…
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Ep 28 | Reyna Walters-Morgan: Eliminating Barriers to Travel
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In this episode, I interview Reyna Walters-Morgan, traveler, attorney, and podcaster with 34 countries (and counting) under her belt. As producer and host of the Travel Quips Podcast, she explores the latest in travel trends, opinions, etiquette and advice. She created her podcast in hopes of encouraging people to travel more and hate less. Reyna s…
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Ep 27 | Portia Smith: Travel Blogger, Experience Advocate & Mom
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I talk with Portia Smith, travel blogger, experience advocate and mom to two beautiful girls. She is the creator of the blog “Obsessed by Portia" which is about family, couple, and girlfriend travel – offering travel tips and resources. We talk about how moms (like us) should engage in more solo travel, and ditch the kids and the guilt. Portia also…
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Ep 26 | Erica Virvo: Five Years of International Travel & Adventure
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I talk with Erica Virvo, a purposeful traveler who loves the thrill of living in countries people have rarely heard of. She’s spent 5 years studying and working in obscure countries in the Middle East, Asia, the Caribbean, and Africa. While she loves visiting the frequented tourist spots like everyone else, the memories Erica has treasured the most…
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Ep 25 | Nubia Younge: Sharing Her Chronicles of Living Abroad
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For episode 25, I talk with Nubia Younge, entrepreneur, mother and founder of the Chronicles Abroad podcast. Born and raised in Boston, MA, Nubia was bit by the travel bug in 2011 when she set out on a 14 day European vacation. She spent the next six years traveling to 35 countries, while being a single mom, working full time and going to school pa…
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Ep 24 | Nicolle Merrill: Global Careers as a Way to Travel More
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For episode 24, I talk with global career coach Nicolle Merrill about the twists and turns of her many international work and travel experiences. A self-proclaimed professional job hopper, she talks about how the stigma around fluid careers is disappearing as the way we work changes. Her non-traditional career path has included work as a private je…
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Ep 23 | Kicking Off Season 2 with Help from a Special Guest
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I kick off Season 2 by having a conversation with my 8 year old niece Leah (recorded while vacationing last Christmas in Mexico). It’s short and sweet— and all about travel of course. I also hare about my travel role models as a kid, plus give some updates including a recent big change in my life related to travel, finances and podcasting. I wrap u…
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Ep 22 | Solo Episode: Saving $100K in Costs through Travel Hacking
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In this solo episode, I share my story about finding a way to travel more, ultimately saving over $100K in travel costs. Earning millions of miles and points through credit card sign-up bonuses has changed my life – making travel more attainable. I share travel stories and resources – and bust a few myths along the way. Visit my website to learn mo…
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Ep 21 | Erin Papworth: Empowering Women to Navigate Finances and Travel
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I talk with Erin Papworth, the Founder and CEO of Nav.it, an exciting new app that aims to empower women to become more financially savvy – with travel as the inspiration and end goal. Erin spent 12 years working in sub-Saharan Africa on projects that increased health care access for marginalized women. Upon her return to the U.S., Erin became dete…
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Ep 20 | Cathy Lindsay: Helping the Environment through Service Travel
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In this episode I talk with Seattle-based osteopath Cathy Lindsay. Her lifelong love of nature and being outdoors eventually led her to explore the world as an adult. After multiple international trips to places like Grand Cayman, Bali, India and Peru, Cathy began shifting her travel focus. She now takes annual service trips – typically helping on …
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Ep 19 | Martinique Lewis: Advocating for Diversity in Travel
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I speak with Martinique ("Marty") Lewis, a veteran traveler who is committed to inspiring other travelers and diversifying the travel industry. At 31 years old she’s already been traveling for 22 years, visited six continents, and will be traveling 275 days out of the upcoming year. We talk about her work with Black Travel Journey, an organization …
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Ep 18 | Jess Sanchez: Traveling Full-Time with her Jetsetting Family
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In episode 18 I speak with Jess Sanchez of The Jetsetting Family. She and her husband Rod sold everything, quit their jobs and embarked on a life of full-time travel with their two young children Santi (5 years old) and Nora (2 years old). Since launching in June 2018, they've traveled to the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand an…
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Ep 17 | Glory Ali: Why Muslim Travel Rocks
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In episode 17 I speak with Glory Ali, founder of Muslim Travel Rocks, a blog that encourages and motivates Muslims to explore the world, seeking to combat Islamophobia through travel. It also provides useful information on Halal and Muslim friendly destinations. Glory has been featured in Huffington Post, Halal Incorp and Khadija Magazine, and has …
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