While She's Away Podcast is where we focus the conversation on women in travel! Whether you're a hostel-loving budget backpacker, a queer girly looking to find queer community within the travel space, or trying to learn how to work from anywhere in the world - there is space here for you. Every week join your host, Dianni Hall, as she interviews women on their experience and expertise to help women live their best lives traveling around the world! Dianni is a queer solo budget backpacker, se ...
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61. How Much Money Do You ACTUALLY Need to Travel the World?
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In this episode of While She’s Away, I’m spilling all the tea on how much money you actually need to travel the world. 🤑✨ I’m breaking down all the different travel budgets, from backpacker life to a little more bougie. And I’m sharing my own experiences (plus real numbers) from my adventures through Southeast Asia, Europe, and South America. I got…
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60. How to Stop Using Travel to Escape Your Life with Geleen Antonio
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In this episode of While She's Away, I’m chatting with Geleen, who used to work in neuroscience and healthcare consulting but now lives her best life as a digital nomad. Geleen has this super cool way of looking at travel as a hero’s journey, where it’s all about really getting to know yourself, planning trips with intention, and finding ways to br…
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59. A Beginners Guide to Travel Hacking Lindsay Mukaddam
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This week I'm replaying one of our MOST listened to episodes all about....travel hacking!! In this episode, I basically get taught a 101 class on credit cards, points and miles, and travel hacking. This is nowhere near my area of expertise so I'm super excited to have this week's guest, Lindsay Mukaddam, sharing everything she knows! Lindsay is a t…
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58. Why You Should Go Vegan If You Love Travel with Calen Otto
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In today’s episode, we’ve got the amazing Calen Otto back with us to dive into the super cool world of vegan travel. Calen, a queer, anti-speciesist travel blogger and author of The Art of Unruly Travel on a Budget, is here to share their experiences and give us some really practical tips on how to keep up with a vegan lifestyle while traveling and…
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57. 4 Lesser-Known Platforms to Find Freelance Clients Beyond Upwork & Fiverr
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Upwork and Fiverr can be great starting points for new freelancers, but they’re often OVERRUN with people all bidding for the same jobs. It can leave you feeling frustrated and stuck, wondering why you’re not making progress. But don’t worry! In this episode, I’m sharing four alternative platforms you can start using today to find freelance clients…
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56. How to Build a Thriving Online Business with Strategic Marketing and Boundaries with Nienke Nina
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In this episode of the While She's Away podcast, I’m sitting down with the amazing Nienke Nina to dive into the ins and outs of freelancing, online business, and digital nomad life. Nienke Nina talks about her journey and why LinkedIn, setting boundaries, and having a solid support system have been key to her business success. We chat about how to …
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55. The Maverick Show: Queer Travel Tips and Resources, Palestine Solidarity, and Hosting the “While She’s Away” Podcast
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This week I'm resharing part two of my guest appearance on The Maverick Show with Matt Bowles. The Maverick Show is all about real, in-depth chats with some of the most interesting world travelers, digital nomads, and location-independent entrepreneurs. Matt Bowles travels the globe full-time, meeting fascinating people, uncovering stories of their…
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54. The Maverick Show: The World’s Largest Pride Parade, Shaving Your Head in India, and Riding a Motorcycle Across Vietnam
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Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This week I'm resharing an episode where I guested on The Maverick Show with Matt Bowles. The Maverick Show is all about real, in-depth chats with some of the most interesting world travelers, digital nomads, and location-independent entrepreneurs. Matt Bowles travels the globe full-t…
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53. What I Learned in a Year of Freelance Podcast Management and Full-Time Travel
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Welcome back to the While She's Away Podcast! In this special episode, I’m excited to share some invaluable lessons I’ve learned over the past year as a freelance podcast manager while traveling the world. I’ll be diving into my top four takeaways on mastering project management, transitioning from backpacker to digital nomad, refining pricing stra…
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52. Why Freelancing is The Best Way to Become a Digital Nomad
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In episode 52 I dive deep into why freelancing is hands-down the best way to become a digital nomad! As a solo budget traveler and digital nomad myself, I spill the tea on why freelancing beats traditional remote jobs, especially when it comes to the freedom and flexibility we all crave. I’ll be comparing it to other freelance jobs like copywriting…
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51. Making Freelance Podcast Management Work: Client Tips, Networking, and More
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In this episode of While She's Away, I’m diving into freelancing as a digital nomad! I’m answering your questions about how to get started, manage clients across different time zones, and find time to improve your skills. I'm also sharing all about the importance of networking and how platforms like HoneyBook can make client management easy! Plus, …
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50. From Nannying to My First Paid Client
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In this episode of While She's Away, I’m sharing my personal journey from being a full-time nanny to landing my first paid client as a freelancer! I'll be opening up about my transformative shift into the digital nomad lifestyle, recounting the steps I took to develop new skills and finally secure my first podcast production client. Plus, I’ll give…
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49. Steps to Successfully Pivot Your Career to Remote Work with Sojourner White
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In this episode of While She's Away, I chat Sojourner White about her journey from career confusion to traveling the world as a remote social worker! Sojourner shares how she switched to a remote social work role during the pandemic and the importance of always learning and being willing to fail. Sojourner White is a remote social worker, award-win…
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48. Navigating Overtourism: Insights from Erin Hynes on Responsible and Sustainable Travel
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In this episode of the While She's Away Podcast, I'm chatting with Erin Hynes from the "Curious Tourism" podcast about overtourism and how to travel responsibly. Erin and I break down what overtourism is all about, its effects like pushing out locals and hurting the environment, and how social media trends play a part. Erin shares some great tips o…
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47. Unruly Podcast: Rainbow Everything Everywhere All At Once With Charlie Sprinkman & Friends
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Happy Pride Month!! This week I'm re-sharing an episode from the Unruly Podcast that features several different trans, non-binary, and queer humans: Join us for a special episode where host Calen Otto takes listeners back in time — traversing backyard woodlands and river rapids — to retrace bare-footed memories from each of our guests, woven togeth…
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46. How Quouch Makes Couch Surfing Safe for Queer Travelers with Nora Von Breitenbach
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In this episode of While She's Away, I dive into the vibrant world of queer travel and community building. I sit down with Nora, the amazing founder of Quouch—a platform that makes sure queer people and women have safe and comfy places to stay while traveling. We chat about everything from her couch-surfing adventures in Berlin to the crucial steps…
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45. Digging into Intentional Travel in Costa Rica
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In this week's episode, I'm taking you on a very personal journey as I unpack my recent experiences in Costa Rica. Over the past several months I've had some realizations that my constant movement has been a band-aid for deeper issues and a way to cope with life's stresses. Through this self-discovery, I delve into the idea of intentional travel an…
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Hello beautiful people and welcome to 2024! wow...it's been a fucking year and if you're anything like me and struggling to reflect on everything that has happened in 2023 then this episode is for you! This is an open safe space for us to reflect together. In this episode I vulnerably share... Why I was depressed in 2023 How my first full year as a…
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43: An Inside Look at Life in Occupied Palestine with Suzanne Yatim Aslam
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As travelers, we have a responsibility to be aware, educate ourselves, and most importantly speak out against genocide. Welcome to season 3 of the While She's Away Podcast. I wish I didn't have to begin this season talking about an active genocide that is happening to the Palestinian people in Gaza, but I must. Silence is complicity at this point. …
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Becoming a digital nomad, an inside look at the life of a flight attendant, building a business while traveling...did your ears perk up when I mentioned any of those? Well, if they did, season 3 of While She's Away Podcast is for you! I'm your host, Dianni Hall! I'm a solo budget backpacker, podcaster, and freelancer who has been nomadic for almost…
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42. Behind the Silk: Learning to Trust Yourself
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Today we are dealing with the limiting beliefs that come about when we are pursuing our careers and dreams and how to not compare to others. Our guest today is full-time traveller and digital nomad Dianni Hall who is from the While She’s Away podcast. Dianni started her own podcast management business from scratch and has to remind herself daily to…
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41: Season 2 Finale: How Do You Know When It's Time to Slow Down?
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It's been almost a month but ya girl is back with another episode...well actually the final episode of season 2! I don't know how a whole month of not posting an episode got away from me, but I've learned and reflected on a few things regarding this podcast and life in general. This little solo episode shares some of my recent thoughts and feelings…
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40: How Greether Helps You Explore The World Like a Local with Vanessa Karel
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Welcome to episode 40 of the While She's Away Podcast! So insane to me that I've created 40 episodes of this podcast! And to celebrate 40 episodes, we have an amazing guest interview with Vanessa Karel, the founder of Greether! Vanessa Karel, is a second-time Founder, Serial Entrepreneur, Storyteller, and Creative Producer. She was recently named a…
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39: How to Start Travel Hacking with Lindsay Mukaddam
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Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! In this episode, I basically get taught a 101 class on credit cards, points and miles, and travel hacking. This is nowhere near my area of expertise so I'm super excited to have this week's guest, Lindsay Mukaddam, sharing everything she knows! Lindsay is a travel blogger and content …
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38 - How and Why to do a Masters Abroad with Flavia Cornejo
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Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! On this week's episode, I got to have a very resonating conversation with Flavia Cornejo! A first-generation Peruvian American, Flavia is a travel blogger, digital creator, and Founder of Latina Traveler. As a full-time traveler, Flavia has visited over 35 countries and lived in 5 to …
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37 - Plus-Size Travel Tips with Alexis Dean
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I've been MIA for a few weeks I know but with a good excuse! I've been settling into hostel life again, balancing freelance work, hostel work, and enjoying Mexico City. So needless to say, I needed a little break from the podcast, but alas we are back! Welcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! I had the joy, honor, and privilege o…
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36 - Life as a Lesbian Traveler with Allyssa Leaton
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Hi darlings! Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! On this weeks episode we are talking about what it means to be a queer traveler. I haven't shared much about my sexuality on this podcast, but I identify as bisexual (or possbily pansexual- still figuring that out), but I thought it was really important to release an epis…
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35 - Women's Travel Fest Recap & Happy International Women's Day
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Happy International Women's Day to ALL of my lovely and beautiful women who listen to this podcast! I thought today would be the perfect day to release a Women's Travel Fest Recap since we are celebrating women today! In this episode I talk about... What is Women's Travel Fest Some of my favorite speakers and talks Being a volunteer at Women's Trav…
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34 - Volunteering Around the World with Alessandra Scala
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Hey There and Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! In this episode I got to chat with Alessandra all about her experiences volunteering around the world. She shares the good, the bad, and the ugly after having done over 12 volunteer opportunities over the past 3 years! Check out this episode if you want to learn how you …
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Introducing: The Culture Cult Travel Show
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Hey All! This week I'm doing a little pod swap with one another awesome travel podcast called The Culture Cult Travel Show! Marie Walker is the host of the podcast and that name might sound familiar because I had Marie on While She's Away Episode 32! The Culture Cult Show: Travel Story: Bad Breakups but Good Times Today’s travel stories features a …
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33 - Life in Ukraine During the War with Yasya Topikha
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Welcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This week I got to have a thoughtful and enlightening conversation with Yaysa about her experience living in Kyiv, Ukraine during the war. Yasya is a Ukrainian student from Kyiv, who was in Ukraine the entire time from the start of the full-scale invasion until November, living, working an…
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32 - A Behind the Scenes Look at Creating a Digital Nomad Life with Marie Walker
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Welcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This week I got to chat with Marie all about her journey to becoming a digital nomad. Marie is the host of the Culture Cult Travel Show, a comedy podcast sharing untold stories from 197 countries! Marie is on a mission to create more travel and freedom in her life, by starting her own free…
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31 - Finding Balance Between Running a Business and Travel with Chelsea Riffe
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Welcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This week I got to chat with Chelsea about what it's like to run a business while traveling full-time. Chelsea Riffe is a Mindset and Podcast Coach, helping creatives, coaches, and entrepreneurs launch, grow and monetize their podcasts. She hosts the top-rated podcast "In My Non-Expert Opi…
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Bonus Ep 30 - How to Manage Coming Home After Long Term Travel
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Hello loves and Welcome to a lil bonus episode of the While She's Away Podcast! Since arriving back in the states almost 3 weeks ago (time is flying- it's insane) I've been wanting to record a little episode sharing some ways that I cope with being here. I also mention in the episode that if anything I say resonates with you and you don't have some…
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29 - Behind the Scenes of Being a Travel Content Creator with Kasey Dellapenna
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Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This week I had a chat with Kasey Dellapenna! Kasey is a 28-year-old digital nomad from the US. She's been budget traveling around the world for over 8 years. She shows people how to travel around the world for longer and cheaper! Kasey works in social media as a creator and a consult…
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28 - 1 Year of While She's Away Q&A Episode
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Welcome to a little bonus episode of While She's Away to Celebrate 1 Year of the Podcast! Just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to anyone and everyone who has listened to and supported this podcast this past year. I appreciate all of you! Connect with me on socials: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away TikTok Travel Resource…
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27 - Landing a Remote Job with Andrea Valeria
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Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Andrea Valeria! Andrea is a remote work specialist, meaning she helps people land remote jobs. She does that through her educational/entertainment content on social media & her course ‘Land Your First Remote Job.’ She started working remot…
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26 - Living The Digital Nomad Life as a Freelancer with Michelle Checchi
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Welcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast babe! I've been having some trouble staying consistent with posting episodes as you can see from my sporadic releasing of episodes, but in exactly one week I will be back in New Jersey and will be able to fully focus on getting episodes out to you on time! I also want to mention that the fi…
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25 - How to Successfully Take a Career Break to Travel with Cali O'Connor
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Hi Queen and Welcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! In this episode, I had a super enjoyable and informative chat with Cali O'Connor! Cali is a Career Break Coach who helps professionals break free of burnout by creating intentional career breaks filled with adventure and purpose through her courses and membership program. She …
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24 - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs Around Becoming a Digital Nomad with Julia Masselos
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AHHH HELLO and Welcome to Season 2 of the While She's Away Podcast! In this first episode of Season 2, I had the honor of chatting with Julia Masselos! Julia's been dreaming of a nomad life since she was 16. Now, 10 years later, she's been on the road for over 3 years and has no intention of stopping anytime soon. She prefers alternative travel, th…
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Bonus Episode 23 - Being Transparent About the Hard Parts of Long Term Travel
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Hello Loves! Welcome back to another bonus episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This is a little solo episode where I talk about some things that have been challenging for me during my current travels through Europe. Long term travel definitely comes with its difficulties, but there are ways to help and in this episode I share how! I talk about…
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Bonus Ep 22 - Everything You Need to Know to Housesit Successfully Around the World with Daniella Pashuk
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Hello and Welcome to a Bonus Episode of the While She's Away Podcast! I am currently on a season break, but just couldn't stay away from recording! If you've been missing your weekly dose of While She's Away Podcast, don't worry because I will be back releasing episodes for season two starting in October! In this episode I got to have a fun and imf…
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21 - Wanderess: A Feminist Guide to Travel with Nikki Vargas
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Welcome to the last episode of the first season of While She's Away! Don't Worry! I'm going to sprinkle in bonus episode or two over the summer during my travels. I'll be back full swing with season 2 in September! This week I had an incredible conversation with Nikki Vargas! Originally from Colombia, Nikki is a travel editor, published author, and…
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20- Extreme Budget Travel with Calen Otto
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Welcome to another episode of While She's Away! This week I got to have a lovely conversation with the beautiful Calen Otto from the Unruly Travel podcast and blog! Calen is a queer vegan travel blogger who explores the world on a small budget and teaches others how to do the same! Their blog consists of a collection of posts, videos, articles, pho…
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19 - Everything You Need to Know About Dating & Romance While Traveling with Cassy Martinez
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Hi there ladies! Welcome back to another episode of While She's Away! This week I had such an enjoyable conversation with Cassy Martinez from the Globethotter Podcast all about love! Cassy is a podcast host, travel-focused content creator and digital nomad. If you want to hear all about all things romance and dating during your travels than she is …
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18 - A Behind The Scenes Look At Travel Blogging with Hanna Ashcraft
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Hello Babes and Welcome back to another episode! This week I had the privilege of chatting with Hanna Ashcraft from the Moderately Adventurous blog. Hanna is an adventure travel blogger based in Santa Barbara, California. Her travel blog, Moderately Adventurous, encourages women to try adventurous travel by carefully detailing out activities locall…
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17 - How This Latina Created a Life of Travel with Bianca Alba
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Happy Monday Lovess! Hope you are having a beautiful start to your week and I'm grateful to be able to bring a little women empowerment and travel into your ears this week! This week I got to talk with Bianca Alba from This Latina Travels Podcast! Bianca is a First Generation American from Boliva and because I am second generation we relate alot! W…
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16 - Challenging the Biggest Fears Around Solo Female Travel with Lu Colmenares
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Hello loves and Welcome Back! I'm happy to be posting an episode this week since I took last week off. This week I got to chat with Lu Colmenares from the Solo Female Traveler Podcast! Obviously because Lu hosts a podcast all about sharing empowering stories of different women on their solo travels, we had to talk about all things solo female trave…
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15 - All Things Money and Travel with Tiara Abu
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Hello Ladies and Welcome Back to another episode!! This week I got to chat with Tiara Abu, the CEO and Founder of She Can Work school for Women! She focuses on teaching women how to make more, save more and invest more money! In this conversation, Tiara shares all her advice and expertise on money and money mindset especially when it comes to trave…
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14 - Quitting Her Job to Travel Full Time with Emily Cooper
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Welcome back to another episode! This week I got to chat with Emily Cooper, an epidemiologist turned content creator. In this conversation, Emily shares all about her story from her very first solo trip to taking the leap to leave her job! In this episode we chat about... - How Emilys first solo trip didn't meet her expectations and how thats a goo…
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