Perfect for families and people of all ages, in this narrative-style episode, discover The Wild Center . At this natural history museum in Tupper Lake, learn about nature and the wildlife of the Adirondacks, New York, through outdoor and indoor experiences and exhibits. Some of my favorite outdoor exhibits include walking across the treetops at Wild Walk and viewing art at Forest Music but don’t miss the animal encounters, hiking trails, and more. This episode is made possible by The Wild Center...
Sep 15, 2022•15 min•Season 6Ep. 109
Before you pack your bags or double-check your flight, don’t forget your finances. I’m walking you through the essential (and often overlooked) money tasks every traveler should complete before heading out. These simple steps can help you avoid late fees, missed bills, and financial hiccups, so you can actually relax and enjoy your vacation. ✅ Grab the Vacation Ready Financial Checklist to stay organized every time you travel. Read blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/vacation-financial-checklist/...
Sep 01, 2022•20 min•Season 6Ep. 108
Have you ever considered grants to support your dreams and ideas? Think grants are only for researchers and nonprofits? Think again, my friends. In early 2022, I launched a newsletter curating grants and other hard-to-find funding opportunities for U.S. creatives like writers, authors, journalists, podcasters, photographers, filmmakers, and artists. What happened next was shocking! Grants For Creators was an instant hit, gaining hundreds of subscribers. Grants For Creators encourages creatives t...
Aug 18, 2022•20 min•Season 6Ep. 107
Has anyone else noticed how expensive summer travel is this year? With gas prices hitting digits we haven’t seen before, along with fuel prices driving up the cost of airfare, travel this summer is pricey. So now is a great time to chat about how to save money on summer travel, like tracking flight prices and tapping into your points and miles stash you’ve been hoarding over the last few years. Yeah, I’m looking at you! Link to blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/save-money-on-summer-travel/ ✨ Bo...
Aug 04, 2022•20 min•Season 6Ep. 106
How do you find the best hotel for your trip? Do you check for recommendations on TikTok and Instagram? Or start with a Google search? In this episode, I walk you through my step-by-step process for finding and researching hotels using Tripadvisor —my go-to tool for honest reviews and helpful traveler insights. Discover how I filter reviews, spot red flags, and make confident booking decisions that match my travel style and budget. Explore Tripadvisor: https://tripadvisor.tp.st/ca0VRRPe Read blo...
Jul 21, 2022•21 min•Season 6Ep. 105
Are you ready to buy a house? I’ve teamed up with Citizens Bank for a two-part homeownership series. In Episode 103, we discussed the pros and cons of the most common types of mortgages and how your mortgage can have long-term effects on your finances. In this episode, I unpack why having multiple bank accounts as a homeowner is crucial for better money management and the three bank accounts I recommend. Disclaimer: This episode is part of a paid partnership between Citizens and The Thought Card...
Jul 07, 2022•17 min•Season 6Ep. 104
Are you ready to buy a house? June is National Homeownership Month, and to celebrate, I’ve teamed up with Citizens Bank for a two-part homeownership series where I’ll share parts of my homeownership story, and we’ll dive deeper into the most common types of mortgages. Since there are many different types of mortgages that suit different borrowers, in this episode, we’re covering the most common, including: [3:45] Fixed-rate mortgage [4:18] Adjustable mortgage [5:40] FHA mortgage [8:34] Conventio...
Jun 23, 2022•14 min•Season 6Ep. 103
What is your travel style? Travel isn’t one-size-fits-all, and there isn’t one way to see the world, only what works for you. When I started traveling after landing my first job after graduate school, my funds were limited. As a result, I had to be creative and I eventually discovered my travel style which helped me align my spending with the items and experiences that mattered most. In this episode, learn how to define your travel style and how it impacts your finances. Read the blog post: http...
May 26, 2022•13 min•Season 6Ep. 102
Before the pandemic, travel meant hopping on a plane and filling my passport with stamps. However, that all changed in 2020. Our borders were closed, and we did not feel comfortable traveling by plane, train, or bus anymore. So, as an alternative, we started exploring smaller cities and towns a few hours from home. Since then, we have become road trip warriors. As the weather gets warmer, you may be planning a road trip of your own, so now is a great time to chat about what to pack for road trip...
May 12, 2022•19 min•Season 6Ep. 101
In Episode 83, I announced I was quitting my full-time job to pursue entrepreneurship. Since then, I have learned some important lessons about running a business. As I celebrate publishing the 100th episode of The Thought Card Podcast (yay!), I’m introducing a new series called “Taking the Leap,” where I share the behind-the-scenes of what it’s like being a new entrepreneur. This episode explores the importance of creating passive income and why I’ve decided to scale down from 17 income streams....
May 05, 2022•11 min•Season 6Ep. 100
While some of you may have never purchased a stock before, I’ll admit that I have purchased a stock without doing any research. I now know the importance of doing your research. In this episode, we’re chatting about reliable tools to research stocks. Also, stay to the end, where I share a shortlist of my favorite financial educators in the investing space. This episode is sponsored by Motley Fool Stock Advisor , a subscription service where members get (2) new stock picks sent directly to their ...
Apr 28, 2022•13 min•Season 6Ep. 99
Do you have the funds to start investing in the stock market, but you’re unsure how to pick good companies to invest in (or even put on your radar)? Well, financially savvy travelers and financially savvy investors, you’re in the right place. With thousands of publicly-traded companies in the stock market, coming up with criteria you can use to analyze companies will help you beat overwhelm, strengthen your investing knowledge and boost your overall confidence. To help you with this, in this epi...
Apr 14, 2022•12 min•Season 6Ep. 98
https://thoughtcard.com/short-term-long-term-investor/Before investing in the stock market, it’s important to determine your investing goals and match them with the appropriate investing style. In this episode we chat about determing your investment preferences, whether you are a short-term or long-term investor. Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/short-term-long-term-investor/ This episode is part of a four-part investing series sponsored by Motley Fool Stock Advisor. If you missed the...
Mar 17, 2022•14 min•Season 6Ep. 97
This episode kicks off a 4-part investing series sponsored by Motley Fool. Throughout this series, we’re going to talk about how investing can positively impact your financial situation, how to determine if you’re a long-term or short-term investor, tips for picking the right companies, and tools and resources you can use to research stock picks. Whether you want to earn more money, get out of debt, save for a vacation, or build generational wealth, investing in the stock market can improve your...
Feb 10, 2022•17 min•Season 6Ep. 96
I have big news to share. We are expecting our first child! Over the last few months, so much has been going on. I have been adjusting to life as an expecting mother and a new entrepreneur (I quit my corporate job in September 2021). Today, I share my maternity leave checklist and helpful maternity leave planning tips for entrepreneurs. Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/plan-for-maternity-leave/ Other Maternity Leave Content How To Save For Parental Leave As Entrepreneurs Maternity Lea...
Jan 27, 2022•23 min•Season 6Ep. 95
Since I started travel hacking around 2015, I’ve traveled all across the world either cheaply or for free. However, I have a confession to make. I’ve made my fair share of credit card mistakes. Listen to this episode to hear about all the embarrassing travel hacking mistakes I’ve made over the years as well as how to avoid them. Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/travel-hacking-mistakes/ Please also share this episode with a friend and leave a review on Apple Podcasts . Link to episode:...
Jan 12, 2022•22 min•Season 6Ep. 94
Are you unable to travel right now? Perhaps it's a busy season at work, you are taking care of a loved one, or travel restrictions got you grounded for the foreseeable future. While that's a bummer -- it doesn't mean that you have to abandon your travel dreams completely. In fact, now is a great time to build your travel hacking expertise and beef up your points and miles portfolio. In this episode, we discuss ways to earn points and miles without traveling including lucrative credit card welcom...
Dec 16, 2021•18 min•Season 6Ep. 93
As we head into the new year, I wanted to share a conversation I had with Sasha Huff, a podcast producer and the host of Because I Can, a podcast about life and all of the lessons we learned. I'm usually the one asking the questions on the show, but I'll admit that it's nice to be on the other side sharing my story, thoughts, and perspectives. In this episode, we chat about ways I've organized my finances so I can tackle multiple financial goals, such as traveling and paying off my mortgage earl...
Dec 02, 2021•36 min•Season 6Ep. 92
Located in the heart of Metropolitan Phoenix, Tempe, Arizona, is a college town with a personality all its own. With 330 days of sunshine each year and the average temperature around 87 degrees, Tempe is a fun, refreshingly offbeat destination that embraces an active lifestyle and laid-back atmosphere. It’s also a place where community matters. Splash around on a lake, explore miles of hiking and biking trails, chow down on delicious eats and not-so-typical treats, cheer on your favorite sports ...
Nov 18, 2021•34 min•Season 6Ep. 91
Growing up in Durham, in the North-East of England, Gemma Thompson did not have a lot of experience traveling before booking her first solo backpacking trip. In 2002, she quit her job, gave up her apartment, and left her boyfriend to travel independently. She went on to spend three months backpacking across Southeast Asia and Australia. Gemma shares how to plan your first solo backpacking trip and the most important lessons learned. She also shares: Tips for female solo travelers First-time fema...
Nov 04, 2021•41 min•Season 6Ep. 90
It's hard to believe that Acquania and I started Millennial Wealth Builders one year ago in 2020. We started this audio docuseries because we wanted to create a space where Women of Color can be celebrated for all of the creative ways they are building wealth. Women of Color are often left out of the wealth-building conversation, and we wanted to change that. Over the last year, we've had the pleasure of documenting the journeys of twelve women, including ourselves. Their stories touched us and ...
Nov 01, 2021•14 min•Season 5Ep. 12
During a recent trip to Boston, Massachusetts, I discovered one of Boston's best-kept secrets, a rooftop bar with stunning views of the Boston skyline. I recap my experience staying at DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge and visiting Over the Charles Rooftop Bar for the first time. I also sat down with Jack's Abby Craft Lagers to learn more about their family-owned craft brewery specializing in craft lagers. For more fun things to do in Boston, read the blog post: https://though...
Oct 22, 2021•18 min•Season 6Ep. 89
Dtravel is a community-governed home-sharing platform where you can find and book accommodations. Compared to other home-sharing platforms, guests can expect lower fees, and hosts pay zero percent fees. Dtravel accepts a wide variety of payment options, including cryptocurrency. In this episode, learn what makes Dtravel unique and how to get involved as either a guest or host. This podcast is a labor of love, and we appreciate the support of all our listeners. If you’d like to support The Though...
Oct 21, 2021•30 min•Season 6Ep. 88
Jannese Torres-Rodriguez is a nationally-acclaimed Latina money educator, writer, business coach, and host of Yo Quiero Dinero Podcast. She became an accidental entrepreneur after a job loss led her to create a Latin food blog, Delish D’Lites. Now, she helps her clients and listeners build successful online businesses that allow them to pursue financial independence and freedom. In this episode of Millennial Wealth Builders , Jannese Torres-Rodriguez shares her journey from side hustler to entre...
Oct 15, 2021•20 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Vicky Sosa is a Florida-based blogger traveling around the world with her stuffed monkey Buddy. Stationed in Europe for three years with the Army, Vicky visited many countries including Spain, England, Norway, and Luxembourg. Years later, tired of the 9-5 lifestyle, she then sold all of her stuff and started traveling full-time through house sitting. In this episode, Vicky Sosa shares how being in the army made her a better traveler and prepared her for a location-independent lifestyle. In the e...
Oct 07, 2021•38 min•Season 6Ep. 87
When most people think of New York state, they think of New York City. While New York City is iconic, I want us to broaden our horizon and consider the many other cities and regions that make up The Empire State. In this episode, we explore Rochester, New York. In addition to sharing some fun historical facts, I'll share five reasons why you should visit Rochester. Read blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/top-reasons-to-visit-rochester-new-york/ Read My Books: We Are Financially Savvy Travelers A...
Oct 06, 2021•29 min•Season 6Ep. 86
With over a decade of experience investing in real estate, Rachel Hernandez (a.k.a. Mobile Home Girl) started her wealth building journey finding single-family homes for real estate investors and then started investing in them herself. After several years as a landlord, she took the leap and decided to specialize in mobile home investing. In this episode of Millennial Wealth Builders , Rachel Hernandez shares how to invest in mobile homes and what it takes to build a successful mobile home inves...
Oct 01, 2021•20 min•Season 5Ep. 10
The remote work revolution is here. Being a digital nomad isn't only about traveling -- it's about having the freedom to live and work on your own terms. In this episode, Kristin Wilson shares the history of remote work and digital nomad trends like digital nomad visas. She also shares tips on how to prosper as a remote worker traveling around the world. Kristin Wilson is a long-term digital nomad and expat who has been living and working across 60+ countries for nearly 20 years. She is also the...
Sep 23, 2021•56 min•Season 6Ep. 85
Is being a digital nomad legit? What are the pros and cons of this lifestyle? In this episode, Tom Blake shares his story of quitting his corporate job to work as a freelance writer while traveling around the world and some of the important things to consider when choosing the digital nomad lifestyle like what to look for when picking your next destination, and more. This episode of The Thought Card Podcast is sponsored by Out Travel The System By Expedia, a travel podcast that features tips and...
Sep 09, 2021•28 min•Season 6Ep. 84
Today was last day. It's hard to believe it, but I have officially quit my high-paying corporate job to pursue entrepreneurship full-time. YAY! Learn all about how I got here including -- how I started The Thought Card (blog) in 2014 and how I side-hustled my way to becoming a full-time content creator seven years later. Here are some ways you can support my creative work: Buy me a coffee (make a one-time donation) Join The Thought Card Club (ongoing support) for extended interviews and bonus co...
Sep 03, 2021•31 min•Season 6Ep. 83
