#30: In this fascinating episode of Manifest Travel, Ellen Promise gives us a deep dive into the unique field of art conservation and how her passion for history and art shape the way she explores the world. Ellen has been to over 70 countries, most of which she tackled with only a backpack, and through extremely budget-friendly means. She is also an avid hike who has summited Kilimanjaro on her first attempt! Ellen is a dear friend of mine and my former Camp Indie '24 roommate, so I am...

#29: Welcome to Manifest Travel where we explore intentional travel, personal growth, and the art of manifesting your travel dreams. Today's episode is all about leveling up in unexpected ways. Christine Lozada is an award-winning travel creator, drone educator, speaker, and host of the Everyday Badassery podcast. Christine’s journey from the corporate world to a life as a full-time nomad is packed with inspiration and insights. She shares her philosophy on how you can become just 1% more...

#28: Welcome to Manifest Travel, the podcast that explores intentional travel and the art of creating meaningful life experiences. I'm Brittany Braddock, your host. Joining me in this episode is John McKenzie, better known as “John the Traveler.” John has built his lifestyle around his deep-rooted sense of curiosity, using it as a guide in his work, travels, and everyday life. Today, he’ll share his perspective on curiosity—what it means to him, how he incorporates it into everything he...

#27: Today’s episode is all about finding innovative ways to prioritize fitness and wellness while traveling the world. I’m chatting with Heidi Nicklaus from Heidi Runs Abroad, a seasoned traveler who’s truly mastered the art of staying fit on the go. Heidi’s not only an avid runner but also an expert in maintaining a balanced, healthy lifestyle even in the midst of travel. From the challenges of staying consistent while hopping between time zones to her favorite routines and tips, Heidi has...

#26: Welcome back to Manifest Travel, where we explore intentional journeys and personal growth through the lens of seasoned world travelers and lifestyle experts. I'm your host, Brittany Braddock, and this episode is all about money mindfulness. David Delisle is a TV personality, best-selling author, and the visionary behind a movement that is reshaping how we think about money. He’s the author of The Golden Quest, the first-ever graphic novel designed to teach financial literacy in a fun...

#25: I’m incredibly excited to introduce you to a very special guest—Dianni Hall, the voice behind the 'While She's Away' podcast. Dianni has a remarkable story of how she embarked on a journey of low-budget, solo travel that led her to some amazing volunteer and work-away experiences across the globe. She’s here to share the resources she used to find these unique accommodations and how she strategically sticks to her travel budget. In this episode, we’ll dive into how solo travel can be...

#24: Although I typically host guests to talk about travel on this show, I wanted to reflect on and share my experience in Asheville, North Carolina during Hurricane Helene. I also want to acknowledge my privilege. While I was definitely in survival mode, hypervigilant, and facing significant challenges, I know that I was fortunate compared to so many in my community who lost homes or livelihoods or even their lives. My thoughts are with them as I share what I’ve learned and how I plan to...

#23: Today’s episode features an exciting guest who’s mastered the art of blending brand strategy with personal passion. Jordan Campbell, the founder of Global Debauchery, shares insights on building a strong, viable, and sustainable brand. We talk about brand strategy, website optimization, harnessing the power of community, and how one-on-one coaching can propel you toward success. We also cover how to audit your brand to see what’s working—and what isn’t, performance symptoms that may...

#22: This episode is an insightful conversation I had with my friend, Amanda Groney, who, along with her husband, has found a unique way to save on accommodations while traveling the world—housesitting! Amanda has been using Trusted House Sitters to book gigs where she stays in people’s homes for FREE in exchange for taking care of their pets and tending to their homes. In this episode, we take a deep dive into how this process works, from setting up a standout profile to navigating the...

#21: Welcome to the Manifest Travel podcast where I, along with some incredible guests, dive into all things travel. Through these conversations, I hope to provide you with the inspo and motivation you need to put yourself out there and manifest more travel! For this week’s episode, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with someone whom I now consider a dear friend and a mentor, Matt Bowles. Matt is just an incredible human with this palpable love for his fellow human beings and a deep...

Hey Travel Nerds! This week I chat with Remiah Alleyne, who is a black solo female traveler and Canadian teacher expat living abroad in Abu Dabi who focuses on showcasing hidden gems, unique destinations, and budget friendly travel around a 9-5 schedule. Bridging the gap between solo and group travel, Remiah seeks to inspire other women of color to explore the world. She’s hosting a group trip to Egypt this December, so December 2024 where traverlers can come together to explore Cairo,...

Welcome to EPISODE 19- So wild. This week I chat with Janessa Klatt, who is a fully nomadic Podcast Manager with a TON of travel under her belt and what I think is a really interesting and motivational journey to manifesting the lifestyle she wants! We get into her journey of taking an adult gap year, and then actually using that as spring board into a location-independent lifestyle; some interesting avenues Janessa took in her pursuit to continue financing life abroad before settling into...

Welcome, fellow wanderers! Before we get into this week’s episode, I have a few updates. First of all, this is Episode 18. I can’t believe it. I am so grateful for the opportunity to share all of these incredible conversations with you all! That being said, Season 1 will wrap up with Episode 20 on July 9th. Don’t panic. There will only be about a 2 month break before I launch season 2, which will also be weekly episodes released on Tuesdays. During the break, I’ll be focusing on the...

Hello fellow wanderers! This week, I’m sharing a conversation I had with Astrid Heystee. She is a Business & Human Design Coach who blends her expertise in business, marketing, and personal development. Starting her location-independent journey in 2018, she learned the hard way that you need to listen to your body and underwent a transformative period of inner work when Human Design crossed her path. With her Human Design embodiment workshops, coaching programs, and her podcast "Travel...

Hello fellow hikers! This week's episode features a hiking and backpacking expert, Jared Champion, (or Snackbox, as he's known out on the trails,) who spent many months traveling around the US and visiting all of the National Parks. Yea. I know. Amazing, right? So we get into all of his advice, tips, and tricks for backpackers including his gear recs, routine setup, and snacks! We also talk about trail names, the pros and cons to hiking alone vs. with a companion, and the epic experience of...

Hello fellow nomads (or nomad-curious)! This week we're diving into the ups and downs of long, slow travel, the FIRE movement, maintaining independence, boundaries, and routine while on the road full-time with a partner, and SO MUCH MORE with Helen Schuckers. Helen is a full-time traveler and avid photographer who inspires others to explore the outdoors. She left her 9-to-5 job in January 2023 to hike and travel the world and she documents her adventures on her YouTube channel, Helen and Tim...

Hello fellow adventure-seekers! This week's episode is another especially fun one, as I met my guest in real life while traveling- Kevin Smith works on the Giant Factory off road team, which is a top level factory mountain bike team that competes all over the world. So cool! So we get into the details of the lifestyle, how he was able to manifest a career filled with his life's passions, some of his travel destination recs, and a TON more! If you'd like to support the show, please consider...

Hello my fellow adventure-enthusiasts! In this particularly special episode, I chat with Ariel Lowerison about her experience sailing the Caribbean for 5 years. Ariel is an incredibly successful real estate broker located in Destin, Florida, who started traveling full-time in her 40’s and who I actually had the pleasure of meeting in real life, as she is a lifelong friend of my partner. In this episode, we get into the effect travel has on one’s perspective of the world and of other people,...

Hey travel-lovers! In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of hosting Maddie Smith, of onthemovewithmad. She is a DC-based, full-time social media influencer with a focus on travel and more specifically, short-form travel that she call’s Out n Back trips. We explore the concept and perks of adding these shorter day trips into your travel schedule as well as Maddie’s strategy for planning these trips and maximizing her time in each place. We also talk about self-confidence, independence,...

Hello adventure-lovers! This week I’m sharing a conversation I had with Mat of Overland Actual who is currently traveling around North America camping with his wife and two kids- FULL-TIME. As I’m sure you can guess, we get into the profound experience he and his wife are having as they raise their boys completely immersed in nature and travel. We also talk about some of the very real challenges of this lifestyle, but how for this family, the pros far outweigh any cons, and are so worth it!...

Welcome fellow worry-warts! This week's episode is all about balancing your mental health with your travel and adventure goals. I had the pleasure of chatting with Jessy Vanpoperinghe, or the.worried.wanderer, and we get into how we are each exploring the world and enjoying adventurous lifestyles despite our anxieties. We talk about some of the paradoxes anxious travelers face, some trips for managing your stress and working with yourself rather than against your brain, and the importance of...

Hello fellow-wander-lovers! This week I'm sharing the first in a series of episodes dedicated to exploring ways to make money while traveling. Whether you're looking for a side hustle to be able to fund more adventures each year, or you're ready to be a full-on digital nomad, these episodes will help you figure out how to make some real money moves and start manifesting your travel goals! This week's focus is on Digital Marketing, and my guest, Billy Linthicum, or the digital.income.dad, is...

I've had a lot of conversations about solo travel, since that's sort of my thing, but that's definitely not the only way to travel! So this week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Eileen Cotter Wright of Pure Wander. She focuses on group travel- so everything from traveling with kids to planning an epic adventure for the whole friend-group. We get into the pros and cons of group travel, how it compares to traveling alone, and how you can set yourself up to get the best of both worlds in a...

Welcome back, fellow-wanderers! This week, I'm sharing an incredible conversation I had with Zac Spowart, or the Nomadic Addictt, about travel and life in the context of self-care and self-love and WOW. Just. Wow. Zac has such an interesting perspective, as someone who's been sober since the age of 21, spends most of his free time underwater, and who travels pretty much constantly, unless of course he's at homebase in BALI, INDONESIA. So cool. Zac's Website (where you can find his amazing...