186 | Honest Sushi

Mike Mumford is the General Manager of Brand g Vacations, a leading luxury travel company serving the LGBTQ+ community. After a long career in corporate finance and tech, Mike traded spreadsheets for sunsets, turning his passion for travel into a full-time gig. Susan and Mike talk about career pivots, curated group experiences, and the power of packing light.

🌏 Why cotton candy, corn on the cob, and a theme park mentor helped spark Mike’s global travel bug

🌏 How a post-pandemic sabbatical turned into a bold leap out of corporate life and into the world of luxury LGBTQ+ travel

🌏 The unexpected freedom of planned tours—and how they actually do leave room for spontaneity

🌏 What it really means to be GM of a travel company (hint: he's already working on 2027)

🌏 A sushi-making snafu in Japan that proves sometimes you just have to improvise—and charm your way through it