I'm joined by my client and good friend, Dr. Bonnie Koo, a points-travel convert. We’re discussing one of our shared loves: the World of Hyatt Loyalty Program.   Discover everything you need to know about the World of Hyatt Loyalty Program. We're discussing why Hyatt's Loyalty Program is our favorite hotel rewards program, some of the amazing upgrades that make Hyatt a great choice for families, and why you don't need to stay with Hyatt super frequently to take advantage of some unique and unrivaled offerings.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/world-of-hyatt-dr-bonnie-koo   Grab your spot inside Points Made Easy: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy

20. How to Leverage Hyatt Points with Dr. Bonnie Koo

Point Me to First Class is a show for employed professionals, solopreneurs, entrepreneurs, and business owners with higher-than-average personal and/or business expenses who want to learn to leverage them into credit card points to spend on travel. Your expenses are your greatest untapped asset - but learning how to use them to travel the world doesn’t have to be confusing or complicated.

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Dr. Laura Jana is an Omaha-based pediatrician, social entrepreneur, and award-winning children/parenting book author. From early literacy advocate and 9-year owner of a 200-student educational childcare center to advisor to Mattel, Primrose Schools, and spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, she is dedicated to addressing the most pressing needs of children, families, and communities.   Hear about an unforgettable trip taken by a member of the Point Me to First Class Community. This trip is on many of your bucket lists, and Dr. Laura Jana is here today to discuss why she decided to book this trip, why you don't need to book all your trips on points, and hopefully inspire you for your next amazing trip, whether you book it using points or not.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://points.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/don-t-need-points-trip-dr-laura-jana   Join the waitlist for Points Made Easy here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy

66. You Don't Need to Use Points for Every Trip with Dr. Laura Jana

Today, I'm joined by my friend, points-earning expert Dr. Andrea Mabry. She's here to show you exactly how to earn points by paying off your student loans or by paying for your kid's education. This is taking one of your biggest expenses and leveraging it to earn more points, and Andrea's here to show us how to make this part of a financially responsible points strategy.   Discover how to earn tons of points for expenses you already have: student loans or paying for your child's education. You can't use your cards to pay directly towards student loans or a 529 plan, but Andrea is sharing an amazing workaround to earn points from fulfilling these huge expenses.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://points.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/paying-student-loans-529-plans-dr-andrea-mabry   Join the waitlist for Points Made Easy here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy

65. Earning Points for Paying Student Loans or 529 Plans with Dr. Andrea Mabry

Miraval Resort is an all-inclusive, adults-only health and wellness resort that started in Tucson, Arizona, and has expanded to Austin, Texas, and The Berkshires, Massachusetts. Each location is different but has the same signature approach to wellness. So how do you know what to expect at the different locations and choose which one is right for you? That's exactly what we're diving into today.   I'm joined by Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma and Dr. Mindy Stimell-Rauch, and we're comparing the three Miraval Resorts and their offerings in terms of accommodation, food, service, and activities available at each location, so you know what to expect and can decide which best suits your needs for your next getaway using points.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://points.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/miraval-resort-arpita-gupta-depalma-mindy-stimell-rauch   Join the waitlist for Points Made Easy here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy    

64. Choosing a Miraval Resort for Your Next Getaway with Arpita Gupta DePalma and Mindy Stimell-Rauch

Lindsay Bradley started her points and miles journey in 2011 but didn't get into extensive points travel until meeting her P2. After marrying in 2018, they took off to travel the world, doing mini retirements on points and miles. Lindsay has visited 77 countries on all seven continents and has redeemed over $300,000 worth of travel with credit card rewards.   Tune in this week to discover some unique uses of points for premium flights. Lindsay gives her insights into some of the challenges and opportunities of constructing a multi-country trip itinerary, and you'll learn how to put perks like hotel free-nights certificates to use to offset the cost of travel.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/uk-bahrain-oman-qatar-on-points-lindsay-bradley   Join the waitlist for Points Made Easy here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy      

63. From the UK to Bahrain, Oman, and Qatar on Points with Lindsay Bradley

For this conversation about how we think about ourselves in relation to money, I’m joined by one of the most brilliant women that I know, Kara Loewentheil. Kara is the Founder of The School of New Feminist Thought and creator of The Feminist Self Help Society, host of the top-rated podcast UnF*ck Your Brain, and author of the upcoming book Take Back Your Brain.   Tune in this week for a unique insight into how your brain thinks about money. Discover the lies you’ve been taught about yourself and money, particularly if you were socialized as a female, and most importantly, you’ll learn what you can do to break the cycle and build a money mindset that actually serves you.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/blog/owning-your-financial-life-kara-loewentheil   Join the waitlist for Points Made Easy here: https://www.pointmetofirstclass.com/pointsmadeeasy

20. How to Leverage Hyatt Points with Dr. Bonnie Koo

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