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 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 trave...
Sep 27, 2019•37 min•Season 2Ep. 36
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, how she landed a Fulbright Scholar Assistantship and worked abroad, and her unusual graduate degree track. She also shares why travel has helped her...
Sep 12, 2019•35 min•Season 2Ep. 35
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, her experience being stuck in a draining job for almost a decade, and how she finally created a life centered around family and travel. She also sha...
Aug 22, 2019•31 min•Season 2Ep. 34
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 found her way back to wellness. She is now on a mission to travel to every country in the world. Phoebe shares details about her journey into chronic ill...
Aug 08, 2019•34 min•Season 2Ep. 33
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 additional income. She shares why her family came to the US, why she and her husband decided to live abroad, how they made their travel dreams a real...
Jul 25, 2019•50 min•Season 2Ep. 32
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, what life in a van is like, great stories about the parks and people she’s met along the way and so much more. And there’s a guest appearance from her do...
Jul 11, 2019•42 min•Season 2Ep. 31
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. Say hi to Nadeen on Facebook , Instagram or Twitter or ...
Jun 27, 2019•33 min•Season 2Ep. 30
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. For more information about the show, visit the Bare Feet website . Y...
Jun 06, 2019•42 min•Season 2Ep. 29
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 shares why she started traveling, the life-changing event that sparked her wanderlust, and her goal of helping eliminate travel barriers for others. An...
May 24, 2019•44 min•Season 2Ep. 28
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 shares why she started a blog, how she’s grown it into a successful business, her tips for growing a social media following, how she cultivates spons...
May 09, 2019•41 min•Season 2Ep. 27
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 are the everyday experiences she participated in with friends she’s found along the way. Through these connections and ordinary activities, Erica has...
Apr 25, 2019•44 min•Season 2Ep. 26
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 part-time. In early 2017 she decided to donate all of her belongings and pack a suitcase to go see the world…and now lives in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Duri...
Apr 12, 2019•57 min•Season 2Ep. 25
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 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 tra...
Mar 29, 2019•38 min•Season 2Ep. 24
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 up with my current travel goals, where you can find me in 2019, a fun announcement and more. Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on soc...
Mar 14, 2019•26 min•Season 2Ep. 23
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 more about me, and say hi on social media: @jetsetlisette. See Full Show Notes Enjoyed this episode? If so, please rate and review on Apple Podcasts, or...
Jan 01, 2019•43 min•Season 1Ep. 22
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 determined to change female conversations around finances and help women redefine their lifestyles and what wealth means to them. Nav.it combines inspirin...
Dec 15, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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 environmental or animal research projects. Her service expeditions have included counting butterflies in North Vietnam, studying juvenile turtles in t...
Nov 30, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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 that aims to educate, encourage and inspire travelers of color. For the past year Marty has been raising awareness about the lack of diversity in trav...
Nov 15, 2018•42 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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 and Vietnam. Their blog, YouTube channel and podcast chronicle their adventures, providing inspiration and resources for other families who hope to do ...
Oct 25, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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 been invited to speak at numerous national conferences, including the Women in Travel Summit and TravelCon. During our conversation she shares her per...
Oct 11, 2018•39 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode, traveling mama Iliah Grant-Altoro talks about how she has prioritized a life of travel for herself and three children (ages 10, 8 and 3). They have traveled to over 25 countries including Morocco, Malaysia, Thailand, Argentina and Iceland (to name a few). She chronicles her wandering lifestyle on her blog Negra Bohemian in hopes that other mothers will be inspired. During our conversation, Iliah shares how she's redefined motherhood for herself – kicking the idea of limitations ...
Sep 27, 2018•45 min•Season 1Ep. 16
I talk with Katrina Morrison, a flight attendant mom and wife who home schools her three children. She's created a lifestyle that allows her family to travel whenever and wherever they want - including wonderful destinations like Morocco, Paris, Costa Rica and Jamaica. She's also the force behind the blog My Mommy Flies , where she shares her experience and tips on how to balance travel and family. Katrina provides insight into the flight attendant career and lifestyle. She also talks about her ...
Sep 14, 2018•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Join me as I sit down with Cepee Tabibian, a United States expat who now lives in Madrid, Spain. Now that she has made her biggest travel dream a reality, she is inspiring other women over 30 to do the same via her online community and blog, She Hit Refresh. We spend time talking about her life long passion for travel, how she's found a way to move abroad, and why her community is a hit with women looking to break free of their routine and start a life of travel. Visit my website to learn more a...
Aug 30, 2018•37 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Tina Neville's desire to travel started with wanting to reconnect to the country where she was born. Her family came to the United States as refugees from Vietnam when Tina was a child. Her life journey led her from Broken Arrow, Oklahoma to graduate school at Yale, and then serving in Vietnam (and other countries) as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer. Just when she thought her life abroad was over, she met her husband, who was just starting his Foreign Service career. Together they lived abroad fo...
Aug 18, 2018•41 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Episode 12: Artist, wine industry veteran and seasoned traveler Kristen Winn shares her inspiring story of a year spent traveling. Her epic solo journey took her to Iceland, Sweden, Norway (where she worked in an art cafe), Northern Italy, Istanbul (where she worked as a nanny), and Tasmania (where she worked at an eco lodge). She also went to Oman, southeast Asia and Australia. As we listen to her story, we hear about the resources she used to make her dream travel a reality, and discover that ...
Jul 26, 2018•40 min•Season 1Ep. 12
I talk with Danny Rivers Mitchell who shares how a young girl from an under-served community in Alabama became a world traveler who now encourages other women of color to do the same. She does this through her travel company, and popular online community, Black Girls Travel Too - which now has over 113,000 followers. Find out how one life changing moment led Danny to want to travel more - and help other women like her travel more too. Visit my website to learn more about me, and say hi on social...
Jul 12, 2018•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 11
I talk with fellow travel hacker, Kat Weiss, creator of World Wide Honeymoon – a blog and consulting service that helps couples turn dream honeymoons into affordable reality. A small town girl gone international, Kat is truly a budget traveler after my own heart. We have a shared love of travel hacking, and we geek out during this interview about our favorite hacks. It makes for a great episode full of useful tricks and tips for anyone wanting to find ways to travel more. Visit my website to lea...
Jun 28, 2018•46 min•Season 1Ep. 10
I talk with Annette Richmond, fashion stylist, writer, digital nomad and creator of Fat Girls Traveling – a body positive online community for larger women travelers.Not only am I inspired by all the traveling Annette is doing (and jealous of her nomad lifestyle), I’m also deeply inspired by her commitment to promoting a more diverse representation of travelers. Her community is shattering stereotypes and the notion that travel is only for thin people. It also provides a supportive environment w...
Jun 14, 2018•43 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Episode 8: Today's conversation is with Beth Santos, the passionate and dynamic founder and CEO of Wanderful, a global network for women travelers. Wanderful is a collaborative and inclusive community of women of all ages and backgrounds which includes a homesharing platform, local chapters in countless cities, events and organized trips. Beth is also the creator of the Women in Travel Summit (WITS), an annual event for women travel influencers, bloggers and industry members. You are going to lo...
May 31, 2018•49 min•Season 1Ep. 8
I interview Jessica Hansen, Global Engagement Manager for Kiva (the world's largest microfinance non-profit) and a lifelong traveler who is deeply committed to doing good in the world. It is difficult to know what impact our jet-setting has, and how much money is actually going into the local economy rather than benefiting other parts of the tourism industry. It’s also hard to know which voluntourism organizations are actually helping, versus those that (while well-intentioned) are actually hurt...
May 18, 2018•57 min•Season 1Ep. 7
