Meetings and Miles - https://www.linkedin.com/company/meetingsandmiles/

Hosts:

Pamela Wilton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelawilton/

Mark Peters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdpeters17/

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In this episode of Meetings and Miles, hosts Pamela and Mark welcome their first guest, Lisa Kachulak-Babey, a seasoned business traveler with nearly 20 years of experience. Lisa shares captivating stories from her travels to over 55 countries, including a memorable incident in China and an almost-abduction scare in Sao Paulo. She also offers valuable advice to new travelers, highlighting the importance of preparation, safety, and confidence building. Pamela and Mark reflect on their personal travel experiences and emphasize the unique challenges faced by solo female travelers. Mark wraps up the episode with a handy tip on maximizing airline points for merchandise purchases.

00:00 Welcome to Meetings and Miles

00:46 Introducing Our Guest: Lisa Kachulak-Babey

02:14 Lisa's Travel Adventures and Stories

04:44 Unexpected Challenges in China

13:27 The Sao Paulo Taxi Incident

17:32 Advice for New Business Travelers

21:29 The Confidence Building Aspect of Travel

24:20 Final Thoughts and Takeaways

29:40 Tip of the Day: Using Airline Points Wisely

31:03 Connect with Us

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Meetings and Miles - https://www.linkedin.com/company/meetingsandmiles/

Hosts:

Pamela Wilton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelawilton/

Mark Peters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdpeters17/

Conversation Summary: The conversation discusses the concept of "bleisure" - the combination of business and leisure travel. [04:51] Pamela is a proponent of bleisure, arguing that it can promote work-life balance, reduce travel fatigue, and benefit companies by attracting top talent. [04:52] Mark is more skeptical, raising concerns about blurred boundaries, equity issues, and potential abuse of travel budgets. The two debate the merits and drawbacks of bleisure travel. [04:52]

Interviewee Background: This is not an interview, but rather a conversation between two co-hosts, Pamela and Mark, discussing the topic of bleisure travel. [04:52]

Key Points

• Pamela believes bleisure travel can boost morale, productivity, and work-life balance for employees. [05:03]
• Mark is concerned about the potential for abuse, blurred boundaries, and negative perceptions from colleagues.
• Pamela argues that with proper boundaries and transparency, bleisure can be beneficial for both employees and employers.
• Mark suggests that vacation time should be separate from business travel, and that bleisure can create equity issues. [08:45]
• Both acknowledge that the implementation and policies around bleisure travel can greatly impact its effectiveness and acceptance.

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In this episode of Meetings and Miles, hosts Pamela and Mark discuss the qualities and skills that make a good business traveler. [02:09] They start with a light-hearted conversation about their favorite childhood toys and how these reflect their current personalities. [00:26] The main discussion revolves around the essential traits of a successful business traveler, such as having a sense of adventure, being organized, and maintaining an open mind. [02:09] They share personal anecdotes about trying new foods, dealing with travel disruptions, and the importance of understanding different cultures. The conversation also covers the challenges of international travel, including dealing with solitude, food allergies, and maintaining wellbeing on the road. [08:00] Pamela and Mark offer practical tips on staying healthy, such as bringing protein bars, vitamins, and maintaining a fitness routine. They also discuss the importance of sleep hygiene and strategies for managing sleep in different time zones. [21:12] The episode concludes with Mark's tip of the day, emphasizing not to judge a destination by its government or media portrayal, and encouraging listeners to send in their own tips. [29:16]

Related Links

• Meetings and Miles LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/meetingsandmiles/
• Pamela Wilton's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelawilton/
• Mark Peters' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdpeters17/

Calls to Action

• Send in your tip of the day suggestions. [29:56]
• Follow the Meetings and Miles LinkedIn page.
• Connect with Pamela Wilton and Mark Peters on LinkedIn.

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On this episode we talk all about business networking on the road. How to do it. How not to do it. And what to do if you hate networking but are constantly forced into networking situations.

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https://www.linkedin.com/company/meetingsandmiles/?viewAsMember=true

https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelawilton/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdpeters17/

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Meetings & Miles is your podcast for everything business travel. We will explore everything from sharing travel stories, to offering practical advice to make your business trips more productive, more profitable, and more fun. We have great travel hacks and business tips.

On this episode you will meet your hosts, Pamela Wilton and Mark Peters. Get to know the hosts a little and hear a some great stories about their first overseas business trips.

Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Pamela - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelawilton/

Mark - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdpeters17/

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