Lee Thompson, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Flash Pack, is renowned for his adventurous spirit, gaining global fame after scaling the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro to capture iconic images. His passion for exploration, storytelling, and connecting people through travel is at the heart of his work. Alongside his wife Radha, Co-Founder and CEO, they built Flash Pack, an award-winning travel company dedicated to combating loneliness by curating group adventures for solo travelers in their 30s and 40s. Lee shares the rise, fall, and remarkable revival of Flash Pack, a multi-million dollar company known for offering high-end, immersive experiences that bring together like-minded travelers in unforgettable destinations.

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Claudia, an ex-Googler, model, coach, 1st Gen American, and co-host of the It's Giving Rich Podcast, opens up about her experience with corporate burnout. Explore her story of navigating career hurdles, including walking away from the mountain top to take a sabbatical in order to rejuvenate her outlook on life, career, and personal development. Learn about the importance of taking breaks, mastering networking, finding job opportunities, dealing with rejection, work culture, and managing stress.

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If Portugal wasn't on your list of places to visit, maybe it should be! We spoke with flight attendant turned tour guide and business owner of MAT Portugal, Jess Oliveira. After traveling to 43 countries, she decided to settle in Madeira, the "Hawaii of Europe." Jess has helped more than 10,000 travelers explore Portugal in a slow paced and authentic way. Jess shares some of the hidden gems Portugal offers that might not make it in your average travel guide.

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Award-winning filmmaker Daniel Troia embarked on a cross-country bicycle journey to uncover the essence of our shared humanity. Amidst the backdrop of societal tension, Troia's lens captures the raw authenticity of his quest for genuine connections. In Part 2, we focus on the filmmaking process behind "We Are All In This Together". Go back to Part 1 to learn more about the experience behind his seven month adventure.

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Amidst the palpable tension gripping our nation, Daniel Troia, an award winning filmmaker embarked on a cross-country bicycle journey to explore the truth of our human bond. With no food or money, Troia sought genuine interactions, captured through hidden camera glasses. Armed with a drone and GoPro, Daniel invites viewers to pedal alongside him, to witness the beauty and diversity of the US and its people. He spent seven months on the road, met countless souls, and one resounding truth emerged: despite our differences, the threads of connection bind us tighter than we realize. (Part 1)

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From heartache to triumph, Chels' story embodies the spirit of starting over and chasing dreams, including launching her own travel company. Chelsea Pelsone keeps it real and opens up about her life-changing experience and healing through the boundless beauty of nature. 

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The FIFA World Cup takes place every 4 years and guest Javier Labourt has attended 3 tournaments including the South Africa, Brazil, and Qatar editions. As a devout Argentina football fan, he has seen his national team lose and win a World Cup Final. Tune in to relive a few World Cups through the Argentine perspective. Javi witnessed the 2014 final in which his team lost to Germany and the 2022 final against France in which Argentina and Messi finally won the biggest prize in world football.

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Alexa McDonald has been to more than 50 countries and has developed useful and interesting tactics to travel the world for free or on a budget. Alexa is a content creator and open book, she loves to help people navigate the world and this episode is filled with helpful tips for travelers of all ages and experience. Tune in and maybe you'll want to visit some of the hidden gems she recommends.

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When you first think of LA, the glitz and glamor of Hollywood and sun kissed beaches might be what brings you to this iconic city. But, the diverse terrain and great weather makes the LA area a hikers paradise. Justin Rimon, Founder of JUST TREK, an LA based hiking group talks about the organization's humble beginnings, the importance and need for community, and what you can expect to enjoy from exploring the incredible trails in Los Angeles, California.

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Angela Santos is a solo traveler and photographer known as the “Blonde Around the World”. Angela reflects on one of her most memorable adventures, a trip to Syria amidst the ongoing conflict. Angela aims to demystify stigmas and paradigms associated with tourism and lesser traveled destinations like the Middle East. While on her trip in Syria, she met locals that shared stories of courage, strength, and kindness she'll never forget.

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