Reframe First

Lorraine Woodward shares the powerful story behind Becoming RentAble and how her personal experience led her to build a platform dedicated exclusively to accessible short-term rentals.

She explains the massive gap between supply and demand in accessible travel and why inclusion represents both a social impact mission and a significant business opportunity for the industry.

Becoming RentABLE - Becoming RentABLE is a platform that lists and verifies accessible short-term rentals, helping travelers with mobility, cognitive, hearing, and vision needs find properties that truly meet their requirements. The company also works with hosts and industry partners to expand accessibility across the travel market.
🔗www.BecomingRentABLE.com

Rebbix provides product engineering teams that help companies turn ideas into scalable products with measurable impact. We blend strong product thinking, AI-driven engineering, and smart automation to accelerate delivery, reduce operational friction, and keep quality high as products evolve.
🔗 https://rebbix.com
🔗 Case studies: https://www.rebbix.com/case-studies

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In this episode, Oleksij speaks with Danielle Rudic, VP of Marketing & Product at Travelive, about what really happens behind luxury travel experiences — and why destination management companies (DMCs) remain critical in an AI-driven world.

Travelive operates across 10 Mediterranean destinations, building bespoke, cross-country itineraries for travel advisors and their clients. We unpack how DMCs execute on-the-ground operations, manage 24/7 support, adapt to shifting seasonality, and balance automation with the irreplaceable human element.

This conversation is especially relevant for travel founders, operators, DMCs, advisors, and anyone navigating sustainability, AI disruption, and changing traveler expectations in global tourism.

Travelive - Travelive is a destination management company (DMC) that creates customized travel experiences across Europe, North Africa, and the Mediterranean. With offices in the U.S. and local teams in key destinations, the company supports travel advisors with tailor-made itineraries and on-the-ground assistance.
🔗 https://travelive.com/

Rebbix provides product engineering teams that help companies turn ideas into scalable products with measurable impact. We blend strong product thinking, AI-driven engineering, and smart automation to accelerate delivery, reduce operational friction, and keep quality high as products evolve.
🔗 https://rebbix.com
🔗 Case studies: https://www.rebbix.com/case-studies

In this episode of Reframe First, Oleksij Rak sits down with Kristen Perdue, CEO and Chief AI Officer at AlterBridge Strategies, to break down what companies are getting wrong about AI adoption.
Kristi explains why AI is 70% people and process, why most organizations are not truly AI-fluent, and why 2026 is a critical year to build a real AI strategy.

AlterBridge Strategies - AlterBridge Strategies is an AI consulting firm that helps companies build clear AI strategies, train teams, and implement AI solutions that drive real business results.
🔗 https://alterbridgestrategies.com/

Rebbix provides product engineering teams that help companies turn ideas into scalable products with measurable impact. We blend strong product thinking, AI-driven engineering, and smart automation to accelerate delivery, reduce operational friction, and keep quality high as products evolve.
🔗 https://rebbix.com
🔗 Case studies: https://www.rebbix.com/case-studies

In this episode, Holly Hager, Co-Founder and COO of House of Path, shares how her company is redefining cannabis consumption through high-design accessories and effects-based products. She discusses marketing in a highly regulated industry, the power of SEO and content strategy, engaging Gen Z consumers, and why House of Path shifted from direct-to-consumer to wholesale distribution.

Holly’s YouTube Channel:
At Home with House of Puff
https://youtube.com/c/AtHomewithHouseofPuff

Holly’s Website:
http://www.houseofpuff.com/

Bill Wollrab, founder of All People, joins Oleksij Rak to share how his community-owned marketplace is redefining e-commerce through sustainability and social impact. He discusses empowering consumers as investors, partnering with nonprofits, overcoming industry challenges, and creating a more equitable future for online business.

Melissa Dusendang, Head of E-Commerce and Operations at Shefit, joins Olek Rak on the Reframe First Pro Podcast to discuss the brand’s evolution and the strategy behind its adjustable sports bras. She shares insights on maintaining quality, strengthening customer engagement, optimizing operations, and adapting acquisition strategies to stay competitive in today’s fast-changing e-commerce landscape.

Hailey Maledonis, Founder and CEO of Bubbl, joins Oleksij Rak on the Reframe First podcast to discuss how Bubbl is redefining travel through meaningful human connections. Hailey shares the vision behind the platform, blending social networking with travel accommodation to create community-focused experiences. The conversation dives into Bubbl’s target audience, current travel market trends, the role of AI in improving user experience, and the challenges and opportunities of building a socially responsible global travel community.

Oleksij Rak sits down with Jeff Kischuk, co-founder and CEO of Tripian, to discuss how data and AI are transforming the travel industry. They explore agentic AI, personalization in travel planning, changing traveler behavior after COVID, and the balance between technology and the human touch in modern travel experiences.