Marcie Muensterman

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In this re-drop episode of The No BS Travel Advisor Podcast, Marcie sits down with Rachel McDowell, founder of The Unfiltered Traveler, a retired Army veteran, mom of twins, and travel advisor building her business around freedom rather than burnout.

After spending 24 years in the military, Rachel entered the travel industry with structure, discipline, and a completely different perspective on success.

And somewhere between leading women’s adventure trips, selling out a Machu Picchu group, running a business alongside her husband, and planning a move to Portugal… she realized something a lot of advisors eventually learn the hard way:

Success that destroys your personal life isn’t success.

This episode is an honest conversation about boundaries, balance, lifestyle design, and building a business that actually supports the life you want to live.

💥 In This Episode, We Get Into:

✨ Key Takeaways

💬 Quotable Moments

🎯 Who This Episode Is For

🔑 Keywords

Travel advisor podcast, women’s adventure travel, military veteran entrepreneur, Machu Picchu group travel, work-life balance, travel advisor success, motherhood and entrepreneurship, Portugal lifestyle, family business, travel coaching, client engagement, group travel planning, lifestyle freedom, travel advisor mindset, niche travel marketing, women travelers, entrepreneurship in travel

Marcie Muensterman

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In this re-drop episode of The No BS Travel Advisor Podcast, Marcie sits down with Ciarra St. Arnold from Hidden Gems Travel and Excursions to talk about something a LOT of travel advisors quietly struggle with:

Burnout.

And not years into the business either but early on.

Ciarra shares what it looked like navigating the pressure of trying to do everything, be available all the time, and build a business before realizing:

“This business does not have to suck the life out of us.”

From finding her niche and growing on TikTok to setting boundaries and learning how to communicate authentically with clients, this conversation is packed with reminders for advisors who want success without building a business they resent.

💥 In This Episode, We Get Into:

✨ Key Takeaways

💬 Quotable Moments

🎯 Who This Episode Is For

🔑 Keywords

Travel advisor burnout, travel industry insights, TikTok for travel advisors, finding your travel niche, work-life balance for entrepreneurs, travel advisor success, client boundaries, calendar control, travel business strategies, social media marketing for travel advisors, growing a travel business, authentic marketing, attracting ideal clients, travel advisor coaching, avoiding burnout in entrepreneurship

Marcie Muensterman

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In this re-drop episode of The No BS Travel Advisor Podcast, Marcie sits down with April Peter, founder of The Vacay Way LLC, who built a $600K+ travel business in under 15 months… while simultaneously working full-time as an RN, homeschooling her daughter, caring for her mom, and managing ADHD and anxiety.

And no, she didn’t do it by working 24/7.

April shares what it actually looked like to move from imposter syndrome into CEO mode — including the mindset shifts, systems, boundaries, and marketing strategies that completely changed her business.

From charging fees and controlling her calendar to using TikTok as a luxury lead machine, this conversation is packed with practical reminders for advisors who are tired of hustle culture but still want serious growth.

💥 In This Episode, We Get Into:

✨ Key Takeaways

💬 Quotable Moments

🎯 Who This Episode Is For

🔑 Keywords

Travel advisor podcast, luxury travel advisor, TikTok marketing for travel advisors, charging planning fees, travel business boundaries, ADHD entrepreneur, nurse to travel advisor, luxury travel marketing, travel advisor systems, work-life balance, travel advisor success, calendar control, scaling a travel business, imposter syndrome, CEO mindset

Marcie Muensterman

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In this episode of the No BS Travel Advisor podcast, Marcie Muensterman sits down with Natasha, the owner of Serenity Sand and Seas Travel, to talk about what it actually looks like to transition into the travel industry, without the bullshit.

Natasha shares her journey from nursing to travel advising and how she built her business through relationships, intentional changes, and learning to trust herself along the way.

But this isn’t just a “success story.”

It’s a conversation about grief, growth, and the moments where you either stay stuck… or finally decide to do something different.

If you’ve been feeling stuck… overwhelmed… or like you know what you need to do but just haven’t done it yet,  this episode is your reminder:

You don’t need more information.
You need implementation.

Natasha didn’t grow her business by doing more, she grew by doing things differently.

Marcie Muensterman

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In this re-drop episode of The No BS Travel Advisor Podcast, Marcie sits down with Megan Whitley Medlin, founder of Guide Girl Travel Co., mom of four, Airbnb host, and group trip leader who’s doing business her way.

Megan didn’t build her travel business overnight. She built it slowly, intentionally, and around her life, not the other way around.

From signing her very first group contract (with a very real fear she might end up alone in Montana 😅) to leading 11 women through national parks and witnessing unforgettable wildlife moments, Megan shares what it actually looks like to grow a sustainable, profitable business without burning out.

Travel advisor podcast, group trips, Montana travel, national parks, DMCs, niche travel, calendar control, slow business growth, work-life balance, travel advisor success, escorted trips, entrepreneurship, Guide Girl Travel Co

Marcie Muensterman

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In this redrop episode of The No BS Travel Advisor Podcast, Marcie sits down with Renee, a military spouse, travel advisor, and someone who knows what it means to build a business in the middle of constant change.

From navigating hurricanes to moving across countries, Renee shares how resilience and adaptability shaped not only her life, but the way she runs her travel business today.

What started as a love for planning and research turned into a business built on strong client relationships, clear communication, and systems that actually support her life (not overwhelm it).

Travel advisor podcast, client relationships, travel business systems, communication, luxury travel, travel advisor success, military spouse business, work-life balance, travel industry coaching, niche travel, client experience

Marcie Muensterman

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While I’m taking a little break from recording new podcast episodes, I wanted to bring back a conversation that’s absolutely worth another listen.

In this episode, I sit down with Carrie Blackwell, a full-time nurse turned travel advisor who built her business while juggling a demanding career in healthcare.

Carrie didn’t grow up traveling the world. In fact, travel wasn’t really part of her life until later on. But once she started exploring more of the U.S. with her husband, everything changed, and eventually led her to build her own travel business.

Her journey is proof that you don’t need decades of travel experience to get started. What you do need is curiosity, confidence, and the willingness to figure things out as you go.

Inside this episode we talk about:

Carrie also shares what it looks like to build a business around the parts of travel you actually enjoy, and why you don’t have to take every client or every trip that comes your way.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you can build a travel business while still working another job, or if you’ve struggled with confidence as a newer advisor, this episode is a great one to revisit.

🎧 Give it another listen.

Marcie Muensterman

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While I’m taking a little break from recording new podcast episodes, I wanted to bring back one that deserves another listen.

This conversation with Deena Schlosser is for anyone who has ever wondered if it’s too late to start over, build something new, or take your career in a completely different direction.

Deena spent nearly 30 years in the legal world as a paralegal before stepping into the travel industry at age 50. She’s also a caregiver, a mom, and now a travel advisor building a business that actually fits her life.

And in this episode, she shares what it really looked like to walk away from a long career, rebuild her confidence, and create a travel business from the ground up.

Inside this episode we talk about:

We also talk about the real-life side of building a business, including how her husband went from being skeptical to fully protective of her business when clients don’t hire her.

If you’ve ever asked yourself:

This episode is your permission slip to go all in.

🎧 Give it another listen and hear how Deena went from overwhelmed caregiver to confident travel entrepreneur.

Marcie Muensterman

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Real Talk About Sales, Clients, and Running a Travel Business with Chasity Munn

While I’m taking a little hiatus from recording new podcast episodes, I wanted to bring back one that is absolutely worth another listen.

This conversation with Chasity Munn is one of my favorites because it’s honest, practical, and packed with lessons for advisors who want to build a profitable travel business without burning themselves out.

Chasity is a single mom, accountant, and thriving travel advisor who built her business to six figures while working roughly 20 hours a week. She’s also taken every one of my courses and used them to completely reshape how she runs her business.

Even though we’ve never met in person, Chas and I talk constantly about life, kids, business, and everything in between. Sometimes we even have “DoorDash dates” where we order food and send each other voice notes while we eat.

That’s the exact vibe of this episode: two friends having a real conversation about what it actually takes to build a travel business that supports your life.

Inside this episode we talk about:

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s actually possible to make real money in this industry without working nonstop, this episode will change how you look at your business.

🎧 Give it another listen.

Marcie Muensterman

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Re‑listen with your contract, calculator, and notebook—then write down one way you’ll start advocating for your worth the way you advocate for your clients.

In this episode of The No BS Travel Advisor, Marcie Muensterman talks with Disney and autism travel specialist Farrin Gustafson of Vacations Worth Melting For about what it really looks like to build a business while your brain keeps whispering “who do you think you are?”. They dig into imposter syndrome, pandemic‑era curveballs, and why planning a vacation should feel joyful for families, especially those navigating autism and food allergies.  

Farrin shares how she carved out her niche, found the right host agency, and learned to advocate for fair compensation instead of accepting confusing commission structures and low pay. You’ll hear how she uses community over competition, coaching, and her own lived experience as a special‑needs parent ally to create inclusive, autism‑informed vacations that actually work in real life.  

On a re‑listen, this episode hits especially hard if you’re questioning your worth, craving a more aligned host, or wanting to lean into a niche like autism or special‑needs travel without waiting to “feel ready.”  

Disney travel advisor for autism families  

certified autism travel specialist Disney  

stress‑free Disney vacation planning  

autism‑friendly Disney travel tips  

overcoming imposter syndrome as a travel advisor  

special needs family vacation planning  

choosing the right host agency as a travel agent  

fair commission and compensation for travel advisors  ​

community over competition in the travel industry  

travel advisor pandemic lessons  ​

inclusive travel planning for autism and food allergies  

Disney trip planning for sensory‑sensitive kids  

coaching for travel entrepreneurs with imposter syndrome  

how to grow a profitable Disney travel business  

Six years of Disney and autism‑focused travel planning (and why that niche chose her)  

What imposter syndrome looks like behind the scenes of a travel business  

How coaching and community helped Farrin trust that she deserved to be here  

Why families with autistic kids often skip travel—and how tailored planning changes everything  

Using Disney expertise plus autism awareness to take the stress out of vacations  

The moment she realized she was incredibly unhappy in her work life and needed a change  ​

Choosing a host agency that actually supports your niche and pays you fairly  

Understanding commission structures so you stop leaving money on the table  ​

Building community over competition with other advisors and why referrals matter  

Advocating for your worth: contracts, compensation, and non‑negotiables  ​

Practical advice for aspiring travel advisors who don’t feel “qualified enough” yet  

Empowering clients with food allergies and sensory needs to travel with confidence  

If imposter syndrome has crept back in, re‑listening now will hit different because you’ll hear how much of what you’re feeling is normal—and how Farrin moved anyway.  

If you’re considering niching into Disney, autism, or special‑needs travel, this episode will give you a real‑world example of what it looks like to own that expertise without a million certifications first.  

If you’re frustrated with your host or commission structure, Farrin’s story will push you to ask better questions, read your contracts, and choose a host that respects your time and specialty.  

If the last couple of years have changed how you work and parent, the conversations about virtual school, pandemic travel, and rediscovering self‑worth land in a new way on a second listen.  ​

If you’ve grown since the first time you heard this, you’ll catch new strategy and mindset shifts around pricing, boundaries, and community that you weren’t ready to implement before.