She Made Points

Alyssa Cerchiai

She Made Points is a points and miles podcast for beginners. Hosted and produced by Alyssa Cerchiai, each episode strives to help listeners earn when they spend and put those earnings toward something amazing. Art by Derek Abella. Music by Javier Amador.

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Picking a Card That Will Get You Where You Want to Go (With Julian Kheel)

Taking the points and miles conversation to the next level, Alyssa sat down with CNN Underscored's Senior Finance Editor Julian Kheel to help listeners strategically guide their personal credit journey and identify some top-notch, tailored credit card options. Now that we've covered the basics of credit cards and points and miles, it's a great time to graduate into the earning phase. Follow Julian Kheel (@JulianKheel) on Instagram and Twitter. Follow She Made Points (@SheMadePoints) on Instagram...

Aug 08, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Building Your Credit Young (with Caroline Lupini)

This week, Alyssa sat down with Caroline Lupini, the Credit Card and Travel Analyst at Forbes Advisor. Throughout the episode, Alyssa and Caroline talk through the ways to overcome the elements of your credit score that are difficult to control when you're just getting started. Trust us, it's not impossible to start building when you're at square one. Follow Caroline Lupini on Instagram (@caroline.lupini) and Twitter (@carolinelupini). Follow She Made Points (@SheMadePoints) on Instagram, Twitte...

Aug 01, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Beside the Point: Sexism in Travel (with Katherine Fan)

Katherine Fan, Senior Travel Reporter at The Points Guy, talks to Alyssa about traveling solo, imagining diversity in new spaces and overcoming some of the hurdles of being a woman in travel. It's uplifting, it's empowering, it's special. Enjoy. Follow Katherine Fan (@katherinefangirling) on Instagram. Follow She Made Points (@SheMadePoints) on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Ask Alyssa questions on the She Made Points Instagram Story every Saturday for a chance to have your question answered o...

Jul 25, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 3

The Basics of Credit Cards (with Sarah Silbert)

With the help of Business Insider's credit card editor Sarah Silbert, Alyssa works to break down common credit card myths to make them less overwhelming to listeners. Get a glimpse of how credit cards can impact your travel experience through points and miles alongside other valuable perks and maybe, just maybe, get a little more comfortable with those intimidating pieces of plastic. Follow Sarah Silbert (@SarahSilbert) on Instagram and Twitter. Follow She Made Points (@SheMadePoints) on Instagr...

Jul 17, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2

What Are Points and Miles? (with Zach Honig)

Alyssa chats with Zach Honig, Editor-at-Large at The Points Guy, to answer some fundamental questions for points and miles beginners. Beyond the basics, they delve into one of Zach's most memorable delivery flights, a redemption fail and much more. This episode is a very good place to start. Follow Zach Honig on Instagram and Twitter . Follow She Made Points on Instagram , Twitter and Facebook . Ask Alyssa questions on the She Made Points Instagram Story every Saturday for a chance to have your ...

Jul 10, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Coming Soon: She Made Points

Alyssa Cerchiai, host and producer of She Made Points, walks listeners through what they can expect from the podcast. Each episode will work to demystify of the complex world of points and miles + destigmatize the use of credit cards, so listeners can earn when they spend and put those earnings toward something amazing.

Jul 01, 2020•4 min

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