Ever dreamed of trading your 9-5 for a life of travel and adventure? Lisa Homsy, a travel influencer and entrepreneur, did just that, journeying from her home in Montreal to the bustling streets of Bangkok and beyond. Tune in as she shares captivating tales and insights from her wanderlust-fueled life, including falling head over heels for the beautiful island of Bali and parlaying her experiences into an impressive social media following. But this episode is more than just an exciting travelogue. It’s also a crash course in personal branding and entrepreneurship. Lisa offers candid insights into navigating her initial foray into sponsored brand deals, balancing her personal brand with collaborating brands, and building memorable stories that resonate. She also reveals how she went from being a solo globetrotter to leading group trips and working with tourism boards, all while building her business. Lisa provides valuable, practical travel advice, discussing the cost of trips, working with accommodation providers, and leveraging relationships to create luxury experiences for travelers. Whether you’re a passionate traveler or an aspiring entrepreneur, this episode is a treasure chest of experiences and insights you won’t want to miss! Follow Lisa on Instagram ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. On this episode we talk about: (0:00:02) - From Montreal to Influencer (0:11:11) - Brand Deals and Personal Brand Building (0:17:13) - Influencer Trips and Building Tourism Relationships (0:27:20) - Flight Attendant Experiences and Travel Stories (0:37:05) - Free and Scuba Diving Experiences (0:49:15) - Exploring African Destinations and Trip Costs (0:55:11) - Monetizing Travel Tours and Retreats (1:08:25) - Building a Travel Business (1:17:25) - Balancing Work and Personal Life Make sure to subscribe and tune in weekly for new episodes, and follow ⁠⁠⁠@themindfulpreneurpodcast⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram. This podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠Nomad Cre8tive⁠⁠⁠; your full-service creative agency for all things marketing, branding and social media. Visit ⁠The Mindfulprener Amazon Storefront⁠ for recommendations on all things business, personal development and health. Pick out some of Alyssa’s favorite books, wellness products and office supplies.