The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers

"Everyday Badassery" is a travel podcast sharing inspirational stories to help you be just 1% more badass than you were yesterday. Filmed while traveling and available via video on Youtube and audio on every podcast platform.

Host Christine Lozada joined us for a deep-dive episode on flying drones when traveling in Episode 136 - Beginner Tips For Flying a Drone and How To Take Epic Travel Photos & Videos.

Listen to Everyday Badassery on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Tell Christine that Danielle from The Thought Card Podcast sent you!

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Christine Lozada is a traveling pickleball player flying drones. She is a talented travel creator, drone pilot, and educator and host of "The Drone Party," a podcast sharing helpful drone tips.

If you've ever wanted to fly a drone, listen to this episode to learn:

• What beginners need to know about flying a drone.

• The best drones for travel

• The features travelers should be looking for

• How Christine translated her drone flying skills into income and a thriving career

Read the full blog post for more resources: https://thoughtcard.com/best-drones-for-travel/

Share your thoughts and topic suggestions for new episodes by leaving a voicemail.

Drone Courses by Christine Lozada:

• How To Fly a Drone (101)
• Drone Like a Pro (102)

Use the promo code 'THOUGHTCARD' to save 20% off Christine's drone courses.

Read My Books:

1. Traveling With a Full-Time Job

2. Affording Travel

3. Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner

4. Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure

My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers

• Thrifty Traveler for finding cheap flights. Use the promo code 'TC10' for $10 off your first year.

• CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.

• Dollar Flight Club get email alerts with flight deals leaving from your home airport.

• Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.

• Get Outdoors 101 the course by Olivia Christine, teaches how to confidently plan outdoor adventures so you can unplug and de-stress. For $50 OFF, use the promo code 'ThoughtCard50.'

My Favorite Resources For Entrepreneurs

• Grantable an AI grant-writing tool to save you time writing winning grant applications.

• Grants For Creators a monthly newsletter sharing grants and other funding opportunities for U.S. creatives, small business owners, and founders.

• iFindYouClose a membership sharing weekly speaking opportunities, so you find the perfect stage for your signature talk.

• Email Marketing Club a membership where you receive email templates every week that help you connect and convert your audience to paying customers.

• Podcasters Getting Paid for endless podcast monetization ideas by Michelle Jackson.

Work With Me:

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There were 7.2 million first-time campers in 2022 and 15.5 million first-time campers within the last two years.

Today, I'm joined by Jocelyn McCants, one of the (3) co-founders of Melanated Campout, an organization dedicated to creating inclusive outdoor spaces.

Designed to introduce camping to adults, Melanated Campout hosts an annual camping weekend event encouraging people of color to fall in love with camping.

Use the promo code "campwithdanielle" for a discount on your ticket. Using our affiliate code is an easy way to support the show with any additional cost to you.

Listen to this episode to learn:

• What is dry camping?

• Ways to save money utilizing items you already have lying around in your house.

• Why camping is an affordable and accessible alternative to international travel.

• What we can expect at Melanated Campout this year.

Read the full blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/dry-camping/

Share your thoughts and suggestions for new episodes by leaving a voicemail.

Read My Books:

1. Traveling With a Full-Time Job

2. Affording Travel

3. Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner

4. Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure

My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers

• Thrifty Traveler for finding cheap flights. Use the promo code 'TC10' for $10 off your first year.

• CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.

• Dollar Flight Club get email alerts with flight deals leaving from your home airport.

• Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.

• Get Outdoors 101 the course by Olivia Christine teaches how to confidently plan outdoor adventures so you can unplug and de-stress. For $50 OFF use the promo code 'ThoughtCard50.'

My Favorite Resources For Entrepreneurs

• Grantable an AI grant-writing tool to save you time writing winning grant applications.

• Grants For Creators a monthly newsletter sharing grants and other funding opportunities for U.S. creatives, small business owners, and founders.

• iFindYouClose a membership sharing weekly speaking opportunities so you find the perfect stage for your signature talk.

• Email Marketing Club a membership where you receive email templates every week that help you connect and convert your audience to paying customers.

Work With Me:

Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard

Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

Olivia Christine Perez is an outdoor and travel wellness expert passionate about making outdoor travel and wellness getaways accessible for all.

Living with autoimmune Lupus, Olivia Christine shares tips for connecting with nature, as well as ways to make outdoor travel experiences more affordable.

We explore soft adventure as an alternative to traditional outdoor adventure travel, things to look for when planning a wellness getaway, and ways to make outdoor travel more affordable.

Get Outdoors 101 the course by Olivia Christine teaches how to confidently plan outdoor adventures so you can unplug and de-stress. For $50 OFF use the promo code 'ThoughtCard50.'

Read the full blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/soft-adventure-olivia-christine/

Share your thoughts and suggestions for new episodes by leaving a voicemail.

Read My Books:

1. Traveling With a Full-Time Job

2. Affording Travel

3. Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner

4. Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure

My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers

• Thrifty Traveler for finding cheap flights. Use the promo code 'TC10' for $10 off your first year.

• CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.

• Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.

My Favorite Resources For Entrepreneurs

• Grantable an AI grant-writing tool to save you time writing winning grant applications.

• Grants For Creators a monthly newsletter sharing grants and other funding opportunities for U.S. creatives, small business owners, and founders.

• iFindYouClose a membership sharing weekly speaking opportunities so you find the perfect stage.

Podcasting Resources

Need help growing your podcast? Learn about my 1:1 podcast marketing coaching program. I help podcasters gain more downloads, grow their audiences, and build authority in their field.

Work With Me:

Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard

Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

Get ready for a candid episode that spills the beans on the costly mistakes we made during our 1,200 mile cross-country U.S. road trip which spanned ten states.

From unexpected car rental trouble to expensive tolls, skip the pitfalls and make your U.S. road trip one to remember without the financial setbacks.

This episode is made possible with the support of International Driving Authority (IDA https://idaoffice.org/). If you are planning to travel abroad, apply for an international driving permit from the IDA. By translating your drivers license to 70 languages, it's a simple and affordable way to ensure you can drive safely and legally in foreign countries.

Link to the full blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/cross-country-road-trip-mistakes/

What did you think of the episode? Share your thoughts and suggestions for new episodes by leaving a voicemail.

Read My Books:

1. Traveling With a Full-Time Job

2. Affording Travel

3. Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner

4. Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure

My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers

• Thrifty Traveler for finding cheap flights. Use the promo code 'TC10' for $10 off your first year.

• CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.

• Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.

• Get Outdoors 101 the course for confidently planning outdoor adventures so you can have memorable experiences, unplug, and de-stress.

My Favorite Resources For Entrepreneurs

• Grantable an AI grant-writing tool to save you time writing winning grant applications.

• Grants For Creators a monthly newsletter sharing grants and other funding opportunities for U.S. creatives, small business owners, and founders.

• iFindYouClose a membership sharing weekly speaking opportunities so you find the perfect stage.

Podcasting Resources

Need help growing your podcast? Learn about my 1:1 podcast marketing coaching program. I help podcasters gain more downloads, grow their audiences, and build authority in their field.

Work With Me:

Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard

Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

Portland, Oregon, is known for its food scene. Whether you're vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, a meat lover, or a pescatarian, Portland has something for everyone, satisfying any budget – big or small.

Eating and drinking my way around the city, in this podcast episode, I share where to eat in Portland and my favorite must-try food and beverage picks in these four categories: savory, sweet, sour, and bitter.

You'll also hear from Portland foodpreneurs and food tour operators who share how they got their start and why Portland's culinary scene is unmatched.

What did you think of the episode? Share your thoughts and suggestions for new episodes by leaving a voicemail.

This episode is made possible with the support of Travel Portland, the city's resource for planning a trip to Portland, Oregon and suggestions for making the most of your stay.

Link to the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/portland-oregon-foods/

Read My Books:

1. Traveling With a Full-Time Job

2. Affording Travel

3. Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner

4. Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure

My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers

• Thrifty Traveler for finding cheap flights. Use the promo code 'TC10' for $10 off your first year.

• CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.

• Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.

• Get Outdoors 101 the course for confidently planning outdoor adventures so you can have memorable experiences, unplug, and de-stress.

My Favorite Resources For Entrepreneurs

• Grantable an AI grant-writing tool to save you time writing winning grant applications.

• iFindYouClose a membership sharing weekly speaking opportunities so you find the perfect stage.

Podcasting Resources

Need help growing your podcast? Learn about my 1:1 podcast marketing coaching program. I help podcasters gain more downloads, grow their audiences, and build authority in their field.

Work With Me:

Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard

Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

Bianca Alba is a proud Latina on a mission to inspire more Latinas to embark on travel. Born in Bolivia and raised in Virginia, trips and vacations were just an idea for a long time. She currently lives in Puerto Rico and has a full-time job working as a public health advisor.

Bianca shares her journey to becoming debt-free, the pros and cons of expat life in Puerto Rico, and her favorite things to do on the island.

Read blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/becoming-debt-free-bianca-alba/

Want to travel more and live free from debt?

🎧 Binge my Debt-Free Travel Stories Playlist and get inspired by real journeys, practical tips, and money-saving hacks for your own adventures!

Read My Books:

1. Traveling With a Full-Time Job

2. Affording Travel

3. Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner

4. Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure

My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers

• Thrifty Traveler Premium for finding cheap flights. Use the promo code 'TC10' for $10 off your first year.

• CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.

Work With Me:

Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

For as long as I could remember I dreamed of a travel-filled life. And while I am living the dream, as a new mom, I've struggled with mom guilt when traveling for work. While I don't have it all figured out, listen to this episode for how I've developed a variety of coping skills to push through.

Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/overcome-mom-guilt-when-traveling/

Listen to Episode 124: How To Plan Maternity Leave When Self Employed

Read My Books:

1. Traveling With a Full-Time Job

2. Affording Travel

3. Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner

4. Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure

My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers

• Thrifty Traveler for finding cheap flights. Use the promo code 'TC10' for $10 off your first year.

• CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.

• Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.

• Get Outdoors 101 the course for confidently planning outdoor adventures so you can have memorable experiences, unplug, and de-stress.

• Grantable an AI grant-writing tool to save you time writing winning grant applications.

Podcasting Resources

Need help growing your podcast? Learn about my 1:1 podcast marketing coaching program. I help podcasters gain more downloads, grow their audiences, and improve their visibility.

Work With Me:

Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard

Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

Teaching English as a second language is one way to teach abroad but there are plenty of others. If you are interested in taking your teaching career overseas, whether you work as a teacher, finance or marketing professional, you're going to love this episode.

Assistant Principal, Adrienne M. Waller is the founder of Worldwide Educator, currently based in the Cayman Islands. With over 15 years of experience, Adrienne has held teaching and leadership positions in public, private and charter schools in the US, Qatar, China, and Kuwait.

In this episode:

• Learn about the different types of teaching abroad occupations

• The difference between private schools and international schools

• How teaching abroad renewed Adrienne's love for teaching

• Common teaching abroad myths

• The financial benefits, incentives, and more

My hope is that after listening to this episode, you'll have a better understanding of how you can take your teaching career abroad.

Resources:

Listen to Travel N Sh!t by dCarrie a travel podcast about the intersection of travel and basic life ish - because travel is more than vacation.

My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers

• Get Outdoors 101 the course for confidently planning outdoor adventures so you can have memorable experiences, unplug, and de-stress.

• Thrifty Traveler for finding cheap flights. Use the promo code 'TC10' for $10 off your first year.

• CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.

• Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.

Podcasting Resources

From pitching brands to landing more affiliate sales, plan for a profitable podcast with an easy to follow templatized system for your best podcast planning season. The 2023 Podcast Planner includes sponsorship pitch templates, a media kit checklist, an affiliate tracker, and more.

Need help growing your podcast? Learn about my 1:1 podcast marketing coaching program. I help overworked and underfunded podcasters grow their audiences and improve their visibility.

Work With Me:

Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Read My Books:

1. Affording Travel

2. Traveling With a Full-Time Job

3. Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner

4. Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure

Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard

Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

Did you know that you can use AI (artificial intelligence) to assist with grant writing? AI is a major topic of discussion these days, so it's no surprise, I had a lot of questions.

With the goal of helping you write grants faster, Grantable helps creators, businesses, nonprofits, scholars, and researchers streamline the creation of their first draft. Using your previous answers, Grantable saves you time by drafting quality responses that you can quickly edit and approve.

In this episode, Philip Deng, the co-founder and CEO of Grantable, shares how AI is changing the grant writing landscape, best practices for using Grantable, and more.

Resources:

Other grant-focused episodes you'll enjoy include: Episode 107: How To Find Grants and Fund Your Business.

Subscribe to Grants For Creators, my monthly newsletter, where I curate grants and other funding opportunities for over 2.8K U.S. creatives and small business owners.

My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers

• Get Outdoors 101 the course for confidently planning outdoor adventures so you can have memorable experiences, unplug, and de-stress.

• Thrifty Traveler for finding cheap flights. Use the promo code 'TC10' for $10 off your first year.

• CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.

• Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.

Podcasting Resources

From pitching brands to landing more affiliate sales, plan for a profitable podcast with an easy to follow templatized system for your best podcast planning season. The 2023 Podcast Planner includes sponsorship pitch templates, a media kit checklist, an affiliate tracker, and more.

Need help growing and monetizing your podcast? Learn about my 1:1 podcast marketing coaching program. I help overworked and underfunded podcasters grow their audiences, improve their visibility, and make more money.

Work With Me:

Email [email protected] for brand partnerships and business inquiries.

Read My Books:

1. Affording Travel

2. Traveling With a Full-Time Job

3. Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner

4. Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure

Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard

Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir