Best Zero Balance Budget Podcasts (2024)

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Walking the World with Alexander Campbell and Tom Turcich 1:12:23

23h ago1:12:23

1:12:23

What does it take to walk around the world, and what motivates someone to take on such a massive challenge? Tom Turcich enjoys walking, a lot. Actually, he might enjoy walking too much. Over seven years, he and his dog, Savannah, walked 25,000 miles across thirty-eight countries to become the 10th person and first dog to walk around the world. In t…

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From Women Who Travel: Criss Crossing America to Visit Every Baseball Stadium 35:56

6d ago35:56

35:56

Tiffany Mathias, a self-confessed baseball stadium chaser, recounts her quest to visit every ballpark in the US, touring the stadiums, chatting to ushers and fans, and sampling the often eccentric local concessions—often as a solo traveler. To watch a game in a new stadium, says Tiffany, is “to be in her happy place.” This is a feed drop from Condé…

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36// Be a Fierce Protector of Your Goals 21:23

7d ago21:23

21:23

We are busy moms, taking care of a lot of things? So how can we protect our goals and visions? How can we stick with our goals? Answer: We must become a fierce protector of the goal. 1. Protect your time to have the vision. 2. Protect your time to plan. 3. Protect your plan. 4. Figure out how you will keep up with all your other commitments. And BE…

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9 Best United States Museums and Advice for Fostering Your Creativity with Bob Eckstein 1:22:30

8d ago1:22:30

1:22:30

How can you cultivate your creativity and pursue your passions? What unique museums should you add to your US travel bucket list? It's a double episode today as award-winning illustrator, writer, and cartoonist Bob Eckstein shares his practical advice for pursuing your creativity and the best-of-the-best museums to visit in the United States. Bob E…

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What To Expect This Month on Zero To Travel (October 2024) 3:24

9d ago3:24

3:24

Listen in to find out what new and epic conversations you can expect to hear on Zero To Travel this month! What topics and themes do you want to learn more about on the podcast? I'd love to get your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all epi…

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Making IMAX Films Around the World, Mindful Travel, and Working with Jane Goodall with Mike Day 1:32:53

15d ago1:32:53

1:32:53

How can you create a life of travel with an unconventional career like filmmaking, and what can it teach you about the world and yourself? Mike Day shares how he transitioned from working in museums to becoming an award-winning IMAX documentary filmmaker and the lessons he learned from traveling the world. Mike Day has served as the Executive Produ…

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35// One SMALL STEP to Improve in Any Phase of Budgeting 16:59

15d ago16:59

16:59

What phase of budgeting are you in? Procrastination Phase? Beginning Budgeter? Been Budgeting For a While? Lost your Drive? Whichever phase you are in, I bet you can find a small step to take forward in this episode. Click here for the free Budget Foundations Jumpstart! Let’s Connect: Instagram @budgeteffectpodcast Email hello@thebudgeteffect.com L…

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34// The 50/30/20 Budget: Pros, Cons, and Truth Bombs 14:50

23d ago14:50

14:50

You know I talk more about a Values-Based Budget. So come along with me as I break down the pros and cons of a 50/30/20 budget. Click here for the free Budget Foundations Jumpstart! Let’s Connect: Instagram @budgeteffectpodcast Email hello@thebudgeteffect.com Let’s Connect: Instagram @budgeteffectpodcast Email hello@thebudgeteffect.com Want to ask …

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Ari Shaffir on Life as a Professional Comedian, Unfiltered Travel, and Embracing the Unexpected 1:20:54

22d ago1:20:54

1:20:54

How do both comedy and travel help you embrace the unexpected? Comedian Ari Shaffir is best known for his 2 Netflix specials, 2 Comedy Central specials, and for hosting Comedy Central’s weekly storytelling series, This Is Not Happening. He was also a regular panelist on @Midnight and Conan. Ari is the host of the podcast Skeptic Tank and has recent…

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How to Start Planning Your First (Or Next) Career Break Today (Using 5 Simple Steps) with Cali O´Connor 1:06:15

29d ago1:06:15

1:06:15

Have you thought about hitting pause on your career to travel the world but are unsure how to make it a reality? It's not as unattainable as you may think! Cali O'Connor shares her experience of taking multiple career breaks and offers 5 practical steps to start planning your own career break today. Cali is a former chemical engineer who traded her…

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33// Tips for a Low or No Spend Fall | Save Money This Fall 31:39

30d ago31:39

31:39

Fall is a great time to save money! In this episode we cover: 1. Why fall is a great time to cut spending 2. How to set rules for a no-spend or low-spend fall 3. Expenses that are coming up in fall and secondary options 4. Fun and low cost activities in the fall. Click here for the free Budget Foundations Jumpstart! Let’s Connect: Instagram @budget…

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Travel Legend Rick Steves 1:29:28

1M ago1:29:28

1:29:28

Traveling abroad had such an impact on Rick early on, that he chose to dedicate his life to helping others see the world. In 1976, he launched Rick Steves’ Europe and, over time, built a travel empire along with a community of raving fans (including me!). His best-selling guidebook series, public television show, public radio show, syndicated trave…

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From Expat to Digital Nomad: Finding Your Travel Rhythm, Balancing Burnout, and the Digital Nomad Lifestyle with Kristin Wilson 1:24:52

1M ago1:24:52

1:24:52

How can you create a more balanced, location-independent life? Podcast host and author of Digital Nomads for Dummies Kristin Wilson talks about the evolution of her travel lifestyle from expat to digital nomad and the unique challenges and rewards of living a location-independent life. Our conversation covers a wide range of topics related to digit…

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32// How to Make Meal Planning Work for You | Meal Planning for Busy Moms on a Budget 18:29

1M ago18:29

18:29

If you want to success with budgeting, then meal planning is something you're probably going to have to stick to. In this final episode of our 3-part meal planning series, we really zoom in on how to make meal planning work for you. Click here to join the Meal Planning Challenge Click here for the free Budget Foundations Jumpstart Let’s Connect: In…

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From $12 in Savings to Living Your Travel Dreams with Matt Fetbrandt 1:25:13

1M ago1:25:13

1:25:13

Has a big epiphany ever caused you to instantly alter the trajectory of something in your life? When listener and international piano entertainer Matt Fetbrandt reached out to tell me about the epiphany that changed his life, I knew right away his story had to be shared. Over the past year (at the time of recording), Matt has traveled over 16,000 m…

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How to Live Your Best Travel Life (Practical Strategies and Mindsets That Work) with Mike Savas 1:17:09

1M ago1:17:09

1:17:09

Do you want to live your best travel life? Mike Savas shares his practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you make big changes and start living your most epic life today. Mike is an adventure seeker, entrepreneur, and positivity influencer who focuses on leading and inspiring others by example. After quitting his corporate job, Mike joined B…

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31// Tips for Meal Planning on a Budget with Plandy.Mandy 34:44

1M ago34:44

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Today we have expert meal planner, Plandy Mandy, to share some of her top tips for how to meal plan, sticking to a meal plan, and how to meal plan on a budget. It's Part 2 of our 3-episode series on Meal Planning! You can find Mandy on her Instagram page @Plandy.Mandy You can join the Meal Planning Challenge by signing up here. If you are ready to …

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Seizing Your Opportunity to Travel, Saving Money as a Solo Traveler, Lessons from a Career Break, and How to Figure Out What You Want (In 60 Seconds) with Leslie McKellar 1:12:27

2M ago1:12:27

1:12:27

If a new opportunity comes your way, are you ready to take it? When professional photographer Leslie McKellar was forced to move out of her apartment in 2020 because of toxic mold, she took it as an opportunity to reevaluate her trajectory. After realizing her calling to travel full-time, she set out a plan to make it happen and left for Europe in …

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Passion Mashin´: Combining Travel With Your Other Interests, Embracing Limitations, Lessons From 13 Years of Travel With Adrian “Ady” Parzentny 1:30:29

2M ago1:30:29

1:30:29

How can you transform your passions into a business that lets you work from anywhere? How can you take a traditionally location-dependent business on the road? Adrian "Ady" Parzentny has been a traveling musician for 20+ years and a mixing engineer/music producer since 2017. He works with world-class artists through his mobile recording business, H…

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30// Meal Planning vs. Eating out on a Budget | Meal Planning Challenge 21:45

2M ago21:45

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Meal planning is challenging for a lot of people! If you are doing well with meal planning then you should be proud! But regardless of the challenge, it's something that is beneficial for our budget, our nutrition and even our mental health. This episode will hopefully motivate you to build your habit of meal planning. JOIN the MEAL PLANNING CHALLE…

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Why Being a “Misfit” Is Your Superpower With Wanda Duncan 1:13:05

2M ago1:13:05

1:13:05

Have you ever felt like you don't quite fit the mold of society's expectations? Wanda Duncan is a slow-traveling digital nomad, community manager, podcaster, and event producer. As the mastermind behind Black Women Travl, Wanda has created a community and podcast that fosters conversations, provides resources, and inspires Black women to dream big …

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Top 5 Eco Dive Spots Around the World, How To Plan an Expedition, and Advice for Carving Your Own Path With Andi Cross 1:35:24

2M ago1:35:24

1:35:24

Are you interested in eco-diving? Do you want to pursue a dream or get involved in something greater than yourself but are unsure if you have the right experience? Andi Cross is a 15-year growth strategist who went from the C-suite to scuba gear. Learning to swim at the age of 30, she later became a certified divemaster and founded the Edges of Ear…

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29// Reaching Money Goals in a Holistic Way | More than one way to pay off debt 11:54

2M ago11:54

11:54

You are doing big things when you decide to start moving forward with money. So start to think bigger. It’s not just your budget and looking for good deals and finding out how to live frugally while you fix your money situation. It’s a holistic endeavor: your mindset, your other home habits, your self-care, your money-saving strategies, your budget…

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From Wall Street to Nepal, Life-Changing Moments, and What It Means To Have Enough With James C. Hopkins 1:34:43

2M ago1:34:43

1:34:43

How has your life changed direction from traveling? Poet, entrepreneur, and retired stockbroker James C. Hopkins shares how he transitioned from a hectic life on Wall Street to a simple Buddhist life in Kathmandu. We discuss why every experience has value, including the small moment that led to him creating a social enterprise to help fund educatio…

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Overland Travel 101, the Pros and Cons of Full-Time Travel, and Favorite Hidden Gem Destinations (After 10 Years as a Nomad) With Eric Highland 1:49:00

2M ago1:49:00

1:49:00

Considering an overland travel adventure or have another dream you want to achieve, whether in work or travel? Eric Highland, his wife Brittany, and son Caspian are driving around the world in a Jeep. They have been traveling full-time since 2014, and their son, born in 2016, has lived his entire life on the road. Eric shares his insights and recom…

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28// Back to School on a Budget | Budgeting for School Shopping and the School Year 27:34

2M ago27:34

27:34

Back to School means budgeting for school supplies, school clothes, working on our back to school routines, and thinking future forward about our school year budget and school year routines. In this episode we cover all those things. *back to school mindset *back to school budget *school shopping budget *school supply budget *how to save for school…

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What To Expect This Month on Zero To Travel (August 2024) 2:09

2M ago2:09

2:09

Listen in to find out our theme for this month and what epic conversations you can expect to hear. What topics and themes do you want to learn more about on the podcast? I'd love to get your thoughts, and I hope you'll share them by sending me an audio message. Premium Passport: Get ad-free episodes, exclusive content, and access to all episodes fo…

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Circling Home: Lessons From 15 Years Living Abroad With Terry Repak 1:06:33

2M ago1:06:33

1:06:33

When Terry Repak and her husband moved to West Africa with two small children at the height of the AIDS epidemic in the 1990s, she seized the opportunity to connect with people of other cultures and bear witness to the ravages of the disease. Today, Terry shares what she learned from this experience and the countless ways that living abroad can be …

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27// End of the month and didn't track your spending? What do you do? | What to do before you start a budget. 13:03

2M ago13:03

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If you want to start budgeting, what should you do at the end of this month before you start next month? OR If you wrote a budget for this month, but you haven’t looked at it since the beginning of the month, and now it’s the end of the month…what do you do? Maybe you lost motivation or maybe life just happened. Regardless of the reason, we have to…

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Top 5 Countries To Spend Quality Time With Derek Baron (AKA Wandering Earl) 1:11:15

3M ago1:11:15

1:11:15

Ever wish you could just slow down? Long-time digital nomad and founder of Wandering Earl Tours, Derek "Earl" Baron, joins me to talk about the best countries to settle in and spend quality time. Derek set off for his first trip in December 1999 and has traveled the world nonstop since. Having visited over 100 countries and spent nearly 8,000 days …

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Walking the World with Alexander Campbell and Tom Turcich 1:12:23

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From Women Who Travel: Criss Crossing America to Visit Every Baseball Stadium 35:56

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36// Be a Fierce Protector of Your Goals 21:23

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9 Best United States Museums and Advice for Fostering Your Creativity with Bob Eckstein 1:22:30

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What To Expect This Month on Zero To Travel (October 2024) 3:24

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Making IMAX Films Around the World, Mindful Travel, and Working with Jane Goodall with Mike Day 1:32:53

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35// One SMALL STEP to Improve in Any Phase of Budgeting 16:59

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34// The 50/30/20 Budget: Pros, Cons, and Truth Bombs 14:50

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Ari Shaffir on Life as a Professional Comedian, Unfiltered Travel, and Embracing the Unexpected 1:20:54

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How to Start Planning Your First (Or Next) Career Break Today (Using 5 Simple Steps) with Cali O´Connor 1:06:15

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33// Tips for a Low or No Spend Fall | Save Money This Fall 31:39

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Travel Legend Rick Steves 1:29:28

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From Expat to Digital Nomad: Finding Your Travel Rhythm, Balancing Burnout, and the Digital Nomad Lifestyle with Kristin Wilson 1:24:52

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32// How to Make Meal Planning Work for You | Meal Planning for Busy Moms on a Budget 18:29

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From $12 in Savings to Living Your Travel Dreams with Matt Fetbrandt 1:25:13

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How to Live Your Best Travel Life (Practical Strategies and Mindsets That Work) with Mike Savas 1:17:09

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31// Tips for Meal Planning on a Budget with Plandy.Mandy 34:44

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Seizing Your Opportunity to Travel, Saving Money as a Solo Traveler, Lessons from a Career Break, and How to Figure Out What You Want (In 60 Seconds) with Leslie McKellar 1:12:27

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Passion Mashin´: Combining Travel With Your Other Interests, Embracing Limitations, Lessons From 13 Years of Travel With Adrian “Ady” Parzentny 1:30:29

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30// Meal Planning vs. Eating out on a Budget | Meal Planning Challenge 21:45

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Why Being a “Misfit” Is Your Superpower With Wanda Duncan 1:13:05

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Top 5 Eco Dive Spots Around the World, How To Plan an Expedition, and Advice for Carving Your Own Path With Andi Cross 1:35:24

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29// Reaching Money Goals in a Holistic Way | More than one way to pay off debt 11:54

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From Wall Street to Nepal, Life-Changing Moments, and What It Means To Have Enough With James C. Hopkins 1:34:43

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Overland Travel 101, the Pros and Cons of Full-Time Travel, and Favorite Hidden Gem Destinations (After 10 Years as a Nomad) With Eric Highland 1:49:00

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28// Back to School on a Budget | Budgeting for School Shopping and the School Year 27:34

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What To Expect This Month on Zero To Travel (August 2024) 2:09

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Circling Home: Lessons From 15 Years Living Abroad With Terry Repak 1:06:33

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27// End of the month and didn't track your spending? What do you do? | What to do before you start a budget. 13:03

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Top 5 Countries To Spend Quality Time With Derek Baron (AKA Wandering Earl) 1:11:15

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