Bougie in a Backpack

Ep. 45: Becoming a Travel Content Creator and Positioning Flights with Jordyn Verzera


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Today we are chatting with Jordyn Verzera (@themobilehomie), who is a speaker at the Bougie in a Backpack Virtual Travel Summit. Jordan Verzara is a full-time traveler and expert in saving on travel. Jordan shares her journey into travel, starting with a fundraising trip in elementary school. She discusses her introduction to points and miles through a travel blogger and her first trip using travel credit cards. Jordan also talks about her transition to full-time travel and the challenges and rewards of working remotely. She shares her experience with saving for a bus and her various side hustles, including babysitting and lifeguarding. The conversation also covers studying abroad, train passes in Europe, and recent travel experiences. Finally, Jordan discusses the influence of her entrepreneurial parents and the importance of finding passion in work. In this part of the conversation, Jordyn and Angel discuss missed opportunities and small losses, navigating business expenses and credit card sign-up bonuses, the transition from founder to full-time travel content creator, finding brand deals and side hustles, learning from influencer guides and group trips, the importance of talking reels and content consistency, setting up email automation and affiliate income, and how past experiences led to success in entrepreneurship. In this episode, we discuss:

  • Transitioning to full-time travel requires careful planning and a willingness to adapt.
  • Side hustles and frugality can help save money for travel and other goals. DIY projects can be a great way to learn new skills and make money.
  • YouTube and online guides can be valuable resources for learning DIY skills.
  • Positioning flights can be a cost-effective way to book award flights.
  • Flying in the day before a big flight and allowing enough buffer time is recommended.
  • and more!

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