Bonus episode! This is part 2 of interviews with women I met at the Women in Travel Summit in Riga, Latvia. I talk with Carly Hulls (Austrian Adaptation), 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, recent adventures and projects, and how travel has changed their lives. They also share some favorite tips and travel tools. If you haven’t heard part 1, be sure to check...

Bonus episode! I recently went to Wanderful’s first Women in Travel Summit Europe in Riga, Latvia where I decided to capture the diverse experiences and insights (and accents) of multiple travelers. I talk with Jennifer Fein (You Live to Travel), Lavina DeSousa (Continent Hop), Jamie-Lee Abtar (The Travel Marketer) & Tegan Wylie (The Travel Curve). They share what brought them to WITS, recent adventures, and how travel has changed their lives. They also share some of their favorite travel...

Meet 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. Olga shares her journey from bullied small town girl in Puerto Rico to full time world traveler, why she started Latinas Who Travel, and what she loves about...

Meet 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. Debbie shares what sparked her love of travel, the twist and turns of her career journey, and how she was able to start podcasting full-time. She also shares how travel has changed her life, and why it’s worth diving into the places that scare you.

Meet Rachel Rudwall, Emmy-Nominated On-Camera Host, Producer, Camera Operator, Writer and Photographer. Her work has taken her to 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 her working in media, what the challenges and rewards have been, and how travel has increased her ability to connect. She also shares tips for navigating jet lag and favorite...

Meet financially savvy traveler Danielle Desir. She is the force behind the Thought Card, an award winning travel finance blog and podcast. She is also founder of the WOC Podcasters Facebook community, which supports over 2100 women of color. Danielle shares how she started traveling internationally, how she kept travel a financial priority while paying off student loans and buying a house, and her favorite travel resources and budget strategies. She also shares about becoming a podcaster and...

Meet 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 experiences with international and solo travel, what led her to start her business, and how being an entrepreneur has brought more travel into her life. She and her husband have also created a fun way to travel more...

Meet Sojourner White – world traveler, content creator and international social work graduate student. Her blog offers 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, how she landed a Fulbright Scholar Assistantship and worked abroad, and her unusual graduate degree track. She also shares why travel has helped her identify more deeply with her...

Meet Samantha Nelson – mom, wife, traveler and writer. In 2014, she and her husband embarked on a year of travel with their two young children, a journey that changed their lives for the better. They now help other families travel through their blog, Those Crazy Nelsons. Samantha talks about what sparked her love of travel, her experience being stuck in a draining job, and how she finally created a life centered around family and travel. She also shares what the challenges were, and why they...

Meet Phoebe Howlett, a solo traveler from the U.K. who at age 21 was diagnosed with two chronic illnesses and struggled with depression. After thinking she could never travel or work again, Phoebe managed to find her way back to wellness. She is now on a mission to travel to every country in the world, and is currently at 66 countries and counting. Phoebe shares details about her journey into chronic illness, how travel has become a part of her recovery, and the importance of self care while...

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 settling in Argentina. They now run a successful restaurant in Buenos Aires, and Cris has found a creative way to bring in additional income. She shares why her family came to the US, how she and her husband made their travel dreams a reality, and many other inspiring adventures and insights.

In this episode I sit down with Summer Slevin who is traveling and living in a van for two years, visiting every National Park in the United States. She’s also the creator and host of the Podcast Nat Park Stories. I met Summer at the 2018 Women in Travel Summit when she was starting her quest to fall back in love with America. She shares why and how she embarked on her National Parks journey, what life in a van is like, great stories about the parks and people she’s met along the way and much...

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 international adventures, and offers tips for anyone interested in adding more travel to their life.

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 travel means to her, and what to expect from the upcoming third season of Bare Feet – and much, much more!

In this episode I talk with 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. Reyna shares why she started traveling, the life-changing event that sparked her love of travel, and her goal of helping eliminate travel barriers for others.

I’m honored to have one of my very first followers of this podcast on the show today. Portia Smith is a travel blogger, experience advocate, a wife, and mom to two beautiful girls. She is the creator of the blog “Obsessed by Portia”, which is all about family, couple, and girlfriend travel, and always offers the best travel tips and resources. In this episode, we talk about how moms (like us) should engage in more solo travel and ditch the kids AND the guilt.

I’m excited to have Erica Virvo on the show with me today. She’s spent 5 years studying and working in obscure countries in the Middle East, Asia, the Caribbean, and Africa. Erica gained a deeper appreciation for the world and people in it. As we talk, Erica shares how she got started on a life of travel (even though she didn’t grow up traveling), how she managed to finance one incredible travel experience after another, how travel has changed her life, and lots of other fun travel adventures!

For episode 25, I talk with Nubia Younge, entrepreneur, mother and founder of Chronicles Abroad podcast show. She currently lives in Chiang Mai, Thailand where she spends her days fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation by cultivating strong relationships with other expats. Born and raised in Boston, MA, Nubia was hit by the travel bug in 2011 when she set out on a 14 day European vacation. She then spent the next six years traveling to 35 countries in 5 continents, all while...

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. She founded Future Skills, a company that smashes traditional career advice and show people how to build adventurous careers. Nicolle teaches digital nomads how to get remote jobs, work abroad, and upskill for the jobs of the...

Join me as 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 jet  travel writer, a study abroad advisor, a global career coach, and an AI  chatbot designer.  She then founded Future Skills, a company that  smashes...

Episode 23 is the start of a new run. 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.  After we talk, I share 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 up with my current travel goals, where you can find me in 2019, a fun announcement and more.

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.  After we talk, I share  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 up with my current  travel goals, where you can find  me in 2019,  a fun announcement and more. This season I’ll be adding a...

For the close of my first season, I did a solo episode, something I probably should have done when I launched this podcast! 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. It also led to one of my greatest passions: helping others make dream travel a reality. I share travel stories and resources, and bust a few myths...

I speak with the creator of Nav.it – an app that empowers women to become more financially savvy around travel. Erin worked in Africa for 12 years on projects that increased health care access for women. Now in the U.S., Erin is determined to help women redefine what wealth means to them. Enter Nav.it. It combines inspiring travel articles with practical budgeting tools to make travel more attainable. Erin shares information about Nav.it and her passion for helping women navigate money,...

In this episode I talk with Seattle osteopath Cathy Lindsay. Her lifelong love of nature led her to explore the world as an adult. After multiple international trips, Cathy began shifting her travel focus. She now takes annual service trips helping on research projects. Her expeditions have included counting butterflies in Vietnam, studying turtles in the Bahamas, and tracking wolves and bison in Canada. Cathy shares amazing stories, showing us that travel with purpose is important and deeply...