"Everyday Badassery" is a travel podcast sharing inspirational stories to help you be just 1% more badass than you were yesterday. Filmed while traveling and available via video on Youtube and audio on every podcast platform. Host Christine Lozada joined us for a deep-dive episode on flying drones when traveling in Episode 136 - Beginner Tips For Flying a Drone and How To Take Epic Travel Photos & Videos . Listen to Everyday Badassery on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever you listen to p...
Jul 06, 2023•1 min•Season 6Ep. 137
Christine Lozada is a traveling pickleball player flying drones. She is a talented travel creator, drone pilot, and educator and host of “The Drone Party,” a podcast sharing helpful drone tips. If you’ve ever wanted to fly a drone, listen to this episode to learn: What beginners need to know about flying a drone. The best drones for travel The features travelers should be looking for How Christine translated her drone flying skills into income and a thriving career Read the full blog post for mo...
Jun 29, 2023•49 min•Season 6Ep. 136
There were 7.2 million first-time campers in 2022 and 15.5 million first-time campers within the last two years. Today, I’m joined by Jocelyn McCants, one of the (3) co-founders of Melanated Campout , an organization dedicated to creating inclusive outdoor spaces. Designed to introduce camping to adults, Melanated Campout hosts an annual camping weekend event encouraging people of color to fall in love with camping. Use the promo code “campwithdanielle” for a discount on your ticket. Using our a...
Jun 15, 2023•42 min•Season 6Ep. 135
Olivia Christine Perez is an outdoor and travel wellness expert passionate about making outdoor travel and wellness getaways accessible for all. Living with autoimmune Lupus, Olivia Christine shares tips for connecting with nature, as well as ways to make outdoor travel experiences more affordable. We explore soft adventure as an alternative to traditional outdoor adventure travel, things to look for when planning a wellness getaway, and ways to make outdoor travel more affordable. Get Outdoors ...
Jun 01, 2023•36 min•Season 6Ep. 134
Get ready for a candid episode that spills the beans on the costly mistakes we made during our 1,200 mile cross-country U.S. road trip which spanned ten states. From unexpected car rental trouble to expensive tolls, skip the pitfalls and make your U.S. road trip one to remember without the financial setbacks. This episode is made possible with the support of International Driving Authority (IDA https://idaoffice.org/ ). If you are planning to travel abroad, apply for an international driving per...
May 18, 2023•22 min•Season 6Ep. 133
Portland, Oregon, is known for its food scene. Whether you’re vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, a meat lover, or a pescatarian, Portland has something for everyone, satisfying any budget – big or small. Eating and drinking my way around the city, in this podcast episode, I share where to eat in Portland and my favorite must-try food and beverage picks in these four categories: savory, sweet, sour, and bitter. You’ll also hear from Portland foodpreneurs and food tour operators who share how they go...
May 18, 2023•26 min•Season 6Ep. 132
Bianca Alba is a proud Latina on a mission to inspire more Latinas to embark in travel. Born in Bolivia, raised in Virginia, for a long time, trips and vacations were just an idea. She currently lives in Puerto Rico and has a full-time job working as a public health advisor. In this episode, Bianca shares her journey to becoming debt free, the pros and cons of expat life in Puerto Rico and her favorite things to do on the island. Read My Books: Traveling With a Full-Time Job Affording Travel Man...
May 04, 2023•38 min•Season 6Ep. 131
For as long as I could remember I dreamed of a travel-filled life. And while I am living the dream, as a new mom, I’ve struggled with mom guilt when traveling for work. While I don’t have it all figured out, listen to this episode for how I’ve developed a variety of coping skills to push through. Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/overcome-mom-guilt-when-traveling/ Listen to Episode 124: How To Plan Maternity Leave When Self Employed Read My Books: Traveling With a Full-Time Job Affordi...
Apr 20, 2023•20 min•Season 6Ep. 130
Teaching English as a second language is one way to teach abroad but there are plenty of others. If you are interested in taking your teaching career overseas, whether you work as a teacher, finance or marketing professional, you’re going to love this episode. Assistant Principal, Adrienne M. Waller is the founder of Worldwide Educator, currently based in the Cayman Islands. With over 15 years of experience, Adrienne has held teaching and leadership positions in public, private and charter schoo...
Apr 06, 2023•45 min•Season 6Ep. 129
Did you know that you can use AI (artificial intelligence) to assist with grant writing? AI is a major topic of discussion these days, so it’s no surprise, I had a lot of questions. With the goal of helping you write grants faster, Grantable helps creators, businesses, nonprofits, scholars, and researchers streamline the creation of their first draft. Using your previous answers, Grantable saves you time by drafting quality responses that you can quickly edit and approve. In this episode, Philip...
Mar 23, 2023•28 min•Season 6Ep. 128
"Wild For Scotland" is an immersive travel podcast about Scotland. Host Kathi Kamleitner joined us for a deep-dive episode on Scotland in Episode 126 - Insider Tips For Planning a Trip To Scotland . Wild For Scotland is an immersive storytelling podcast that blends creative stories from all over Scotland and thought-provoking conversations with interesting locals. The goal is to take you to Scotland through your headphones. Listen to Wild For Scotland on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or wherever yo...
Mar 16, 2023•2 min•Season 6Ep. 127
Got Scotland on your travel wish list? This episode is devoted to all things Scotland. Whether you’ve had Scotland on your travel wish list for(ever), visited in the past, or you’re curious about what Scotland has to offer, this is your ultimate guide to planning an unforgettable trip to Scotland We cover: Best time to visit Scotland (and why summer isn't your only option) Ways to save money visiting Scotland Scenic road trip routes for first-timers and return travelers Day trips from Glasgow an...
Mar 02, 2023•43 min•Season 6Ep. 126
Adventure travel can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be rugged. It doesn’t have to involve scaling Mount Everest, skiing, or deep-sea diving with sharks. The great outdoors can be welcoming to all. Lauren Gay shares how to enjoy the outdoors throughout the year, safety tips for outdoor solo adventure travel, and why now is a great time to rediscover the beauty of the United States. Link to podcast show notes: https://thoughtcard.com/enjoy-the-outdoors/ My Favorite Resources For Financial...
Feb 23, 2023•37 min•Season 6Ep. 125
In 2018 I launched WOC Podcasters (Women of Color), a podcasting community amplifying Women of Color podcasting creatives. Women of Color in the podcasting industry often do not receive the praise and accolades they deserve. Although we celebrate each other within the confines of our communities, the podcasting industry at large has no idea how we are shaping this space. To further amplify our mission, I've launched a new podcast, "Women of Color Podcasters," which is now available on all podcas...
Feb 16, 2023•3 min•Season 6Ep. 125
How should you handle maternity leave when self-employed? How will you make money during maternity leave? These are some of the questions you may have when you're pregnant and self-employed. As a self-employed person, planning maternity leave looks different than being employed in a traditional 9-to-5 job. Instead of notifying Human Resources, you will be taking paid leave, you are responsible for funding your leave and designing what that looks like. In this episode, I share how I saved to take...
Feb 09, 2023•36 min•Season 6Ep. 124
Join me at Women’s Travel Fest happening March 3-5, 2023 in New York City. Celebrating its 10th year anniversary, Women's Travel Fest is the world’s largest event for solo female travelers, with a mission of inspiring, supporting and connecting women who love to travel. I’m hosting a podcasting workshop at Women’s Travel Fest on Friday, March 3rd sharing how to launch and grow a hit travel podcast. If you have dreams of starting a travel podcast, in this 2-hour workshop, I'll walk you through ho...
Feb 08, 2023•3 min•Season 6Ep. 124
Straightforward ways to earn points and miles quickly through brand partnerships. With these optimization strategies and tips, you can easily earn hundreds or even thousands of bonus airline miles annually! Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/points-hacking/ My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers Thrifty Traveler for finding cheap flights. Use the promo code ‘TC10’ for $10 off your first year. CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and mi...
Feb 02, 2023•22 min•Season 6Ep. 123
Whether you’re looking for inspiration or unsure which direction to take this year, get lots of examples of short-term financial goals you can tackle this year or in the future. Link to episode: https://thoughtcard.com/short-term-financial-goals/ Learn how to set achievable financial goals and take control of your finances in a 40-minute audio-only workshop. Setting Financial Goals covers a five-step process and strategies for identifying priorities and actionable next steps. Connect With Daniel...
Jan 26, 2023•32 min•Season 6Ep. 122
Are you looking to listen to more travel podcasts? No matter your travel style , there’s a travel podcast that focuses on the topic you’re looking for, be it couples travel, family travel, solo travel, budget travel, Black travel, or luxury travel. Listen to this episode for some of my favorite travel podcasts like Geobreeze Travel, The Offbeat Life, and Travel Goals Podcast. For the complete list of 20+ travel podcasts, head to my website and read the full blog post. Link to episode: https://th...
Jan 19, 2023•16 min•Season 6Ep. 121
What if you could take a year off from work to travel on your savings? Think its impossible, think again. At 41 years old, Stephanie Perry quit her job as a hospital pharmacy technician to take a one-year trip around the world. During her adult gap year, she traveled to 12 countries in 12 months, spending $1,200 per month. Now she house sits and shows Black women how to take a career break on a budget. In this episode learn how to take extended time off work to travel and pursue your personal go...
Jan 12, 2023•39 min•Season 6Ep. 120
Could a food blog replace your salary? Since quitting her job to become a full-time entrepreneur in May 2021, Jannese Torres has generated over $1M in revenue. With a six figure food blog, Jannese creates easy Latin recipes inspired by her Puerto Rican heritage. If making six figures as a food blogger isn't impressive enough, Jannese stopped blogging at the end of 2020 and hasn’t created new content since. She continues to earn six figures a year by occasionally updating old posts and reshooting...
Jan 05, 2023•20 min•Season 6Ep. 119
What if you can earn a consistent income in the stock market? Would you quit your job? Travel the world? How about both? This was possible for Teri Ijeoma, a former assistant principal who, after successfully earning $300 per day, quit her job and never looked back. Learn how Teri used day trading as a side hustle to supplement her income and things new swing traders and day traders should know before investing in the stock market. Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/teri-ijeoma-trade-an...
Dec 29, 2022•24 min•Season 6Ep. 118
Travel trend reports spark inspiration, help us stay in the know, and empower us to make informed decisions. I am excited for what’s to come in 2023 and in this episode, we’re chatting about emerging 2023 travel trends. Stick around until the end because I share my travel predictions too! In this episode, we cover: Current trends in travel New trends in tourism Hotel trends, and more! Did you enjoy this episode? Let me know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify . It’ll take...
Dec 22, 2022•21 min•Season 6Ep. 117
The holidays are a magical time of year. Christmas trees and sparkly lights, meet and greets with Santa, hot chocolate, and sugar cookies are some of the things that make the holidays so special. New York City is already a popular travel destination, but during the holiday season, millions of people flock to New York in December and early January specifically to celebrate Christmas. If you’re planning a trip to New York City during the holidays, I’m sharing the best Christmas things to do in NYC...
Dec 12, 2022•9 min•Season 6Ep. 116
Whether you want to save on everyday purchases or earn extra money, in this episode, I’m sharing how you can earn hundreds of dollars in cash back with Rakuten. Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/rakuten-cash-back/ In this episode, we cover: What is Rakuten? How Rakuten works Ways to get paid through Rakuten The pros and cons Earn $30 when you sign up for Rakuten ! Did you enjoy this episode? Let me know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify . It’ll take less than ...
Dec 08, 2022•10 min•Season 6Ep. 115
Feeling anxious about a recession? Between high gas prices, soaring inflation, a plummeting market, and food shortages, a lot is happening in the world now. On top of that, lately, there’s been serious talks of a recession. Whether you’re Gen Z and this will be your first recession, or you’re older and have experienced a few, today we’re chatting about how to prepare for a recession. In this episode, we cover: What is a recession? How long do recessions last? Are we in a recession? Ways to finan...
Nov 24, 2022•15 min•Season 6Ep. 114
Where did you learn about money? Did you learn how to manage your finances in school or from your parents? If the answer is no, you're not alone. Millions of people grew up with little to no basic financial knowledge. Whether you learned financial literacy basics through trial and error, books, YouTube videos, or even podcasts, it can be different for future generations. Money no longer has to be a taboo topic. In this episode, math coach Crystina Cardozo shares why you don't have to be good at ...
Nov 10, 2022•36 min•Season 6Ep. 113
Planning a road trip with a newborn and wondering if it’s a good idea? Last summer, we planned our first family road trip. My mom, Baby K, and I packed our bags and we drove five hours to Saranac Lake in upstate New York. While I wasn’t sure what to expect, I was up for the challenge. In this episode, I share ten helpful tips for planning a road trip with a six-month-old baby. Did you enjoy this episode? Let me know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify . It’ll take less th...
Oct 27, 2022•16 min•Season 6Ep. 112
Are travel guidebooks still worth it? I was first introduced to travel guidebooks a few years ago while traveling solo in Lisbon, Portugal . A new friend I met at my hostel and I considered what we’d grab for dinner when she whipped out a guidebook. Gauging our interests, we quickly found a highly-rated but low-key restaurant off the tourist path. Since then, guidebooks have become an invaluable resource for inspiration and travel planning, unlocking local gems, tips, and perspectives. In this e...
Oct 13, 2022•10 min•Season 6Ep. 111
Climate change is happening all around us. Droughts, flooding, shrinking glaciers, rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and wildfires are all consequences of climate change. At The Wild Center , the Climate Solutions exhibit asks an important question – what can we do about climate change? In this episode, discover how different people in the Adirondacks (New York) are committing to being part of the solution and ways you can make a difference by gardening, farming, or composting. After list...
Sep 29, 2022•26 min•Season 6Ep. 110
