In this episode of #GenZ host Dr. Meghan Grace sits down with Gabby Beckford — award-winning travel creator and founder of  Packs Light and SeekPTO. From solo trips at 17 to funding travel through scholarships, fellowships, and global programs, Gabby has built a life around one belief:Travel isn’t about money. It’s about mindset.

Together, Meghan and Gabby explore how Gen Z is redefining travel — not as luxury or escapism, but as strategy, identity development, and empowered exploration. They unpack:

Why Gen Z is more likely to pursue growth-oriented travel over traditional vacations

The underrated world of paid travel opportunities and why they’re more accessible than you think

How “delusional optimism” and curiosity can open doors that credentials can’t

What it looks like to build your own eligibility in a world that waits for résumés

Whether you're a student dreaming of seeing the world, an educator looking to support global learners, or someone simply craving more possibility in your daily life, this episode shifts how you think about travel and the opportunities it creates.

Connect with Gabby Beckford:

Instagram & TikTok: @packslight

Explore travel scholarships & global programs: SeekPTO.com