The Travel Wins

Danielle Lewis is my guest today. Danielle is an airline pilot for a major commercial airline. After years serving in the Air Force as a C130 pilot, Danielle was part of the 6% of female aviators in the US military. She was the first female hired to fly a civilian version of the C130 in Africa into the Congo. She has some great stories of zebras and life in Africa.
We chat about her struggles being recognized as a pilot and the fact that women only make up 3%-4% of commercial pilots. Amazingly to me she still has to convince some male passengers that they will be okay with a female flying their plane.
I asked her what was the biggest change was for her going from military flights to commercial flights. Her response:

“It’s boring and I love it. Boring is relative, right. No one is shooting at you. At all of the other jobs, even in Africa people were shooting at you.”

Danielle talks about her favorite places to fly to and visit. She also shares some great tips for flying into and out of various US airports. I am so thankful for her going out of her comfort zone and being gracious to share her time and stories. She is an inspiration to the girls she mentors and hopefully she gets the chance to reach more girls. They can see a great example of being focused and determined to succeed in a field that is male centered.

Danielle is the first guest on my show that initially said “No” to being a guest and then decided she would like to be on the show. She reached out to me several months after my initial request to explain that the girls she mentors asked her what she has done to be out of her own comfort zone. She remembered being asked by me to be a guest on the podcast and turning it down. It was a reminder to her that even as we get older we need to push our own comfort zones.

Intro Song “Road Trip” by Robin Tricker

I had the pleasure of hosting the incredibly talented and accomplished Jeff Jones as my special guest. As a virtuoso bassist and captivating singer, Jeff's musical prowess is currently enthralling audiences worldwide as he embarks on a remarkable tour alongside music legends Tom Cochrane and Burton Cummings.
With a musical journey that spans back to the late 1960s, Jeff's experience is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Having dedicated his life to the art of music, he has not only honed his craft but also witnessed the evolution of the industry over the decades. From humble beginnings to now gracing some of the world's grandest stages, Jeff's career is a testament to his dedication and passion for his art.
Touring with iconic musicians like Tom Cochrane and Burton Cummings has allowed Jeff to traverse the globe, leaving behind a trail of harmonious melodies in countless cities and countries. Each tour has been a magical adventure, offering him glimpses into diverse cultures, landscapes, and audiences that have enriched his musical perspective.
Throughout this incredible journey, Jeff Jones has undoubtedly amassed a treasure trove of stories, experiences, and insights. So, get ready to be enthralled by his tales from the road, the highs and lows of life on tour, and the profound impact music has had on his life. This is a podcast episode you won't want to miss!

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Jeff Jones is my guest on today’s podcast. As an accomplished bassists and singer, Jeff is currently touring with Tom Cochrane and Burton Cummings. Playing music since the late 60’s, Jeff has experienced a lot and toured the world seeing it all.

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Cheryl Rogers-Barnett is my guest on today’s podcast. I was excited to speak with Cheryl about her travels with Roy and his wife Dale Evans while having his horse, Trigger, as a pet.
After closing their museum in California Cheryl authored her first book, Cowboy Princess: Life with My Parents, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. The book shares her story of a life lived in the spotlight, covering details of their life behind the scenes of famous films and TV appearances, while publishing a plethora of photographs from the public and private lives of this beloved family. She then authored her follow up book, Cowboy Princess Rides Again. Cheryl and her husband decided to tour in their RV while visiting movie and music festivals on their book tour.

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Cheryl Rogers-Barnett is my guest on today’s podcast. I was excited to speak with Cheryl about her travels with Roy and his wife Dale Evans while having his horse, Trigger, as a pet.
After closing their museum in California Cheryl authored her first book, Cowboy Princess: Life with My Parents, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. The book shares her story of a life lived in the spotlight, covering details of their life behind the scenes of famous films and TV appearances, while publishing a plethora of photographs from the public and private lives of this beloved family. She then authored her follow up book, Cowboy Princess Rides Again. Cheryl and her husband decided to tour in their RV while visiting movie and music festivals on their book tour.

Visit thetravelwins.com or most podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Castbox, Overcast, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Spotify to listen to the episode.

Padre Holmes is my guest on today’s podcast. As an accomplished musician, Padre is playing music with terrific singers like Morris Day and Macy Gray. It was great catching up with an old neighbor and to see he is doing so well. I never thought I would to talk to Padre about his life and times touring when I met him 10+ years ago. PaDre's career as a musician has produced a wide range of music and his time playing with Morris Day and The Time, Macy Gray and Fishbone have led him around the world touring.
We chat about the changes in touring over the years (think TSA) and the communal living on the tour bus.

Visit thetravelwins.com or most podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Castbox, Overcast, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Spotify to listen to the episode.

Photo Credit: Marie Gregorio-Oviedo

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Padre Holmes is my guest on today’s podcast. As an accomplished musician, Padre is playing music with terrific singers like Morris Day and Macy Gray. It was great catching up with an old neighbor and to see he is doing so well. I never thought I would to talk to Padre about his life and times touring when I met him 10+ years ago. PaDre's career as a musician has produced a wide range of music and his time playing with Morris Day and The Time, Macy Gray and Fishbone have led him around the world touring.
We chat about the changes in touring over the years (think TSA) and the communal living on the tour bus.

Visit thetravelwins.com or most podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, YouTube, iHeart Radio, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Spreaker, Castbox, Overcast, Breaker, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Spotify to listen to the episode.

Photo Credit: Marie Gregorio-Oviedo

Sucheta Rawal is my guest on today's podcast. She is an award-winning food and travel writer, author, cooking instructor and philanthropist. As the founder and executive director of Go Eat Give, Sucheta’s personal mission is to raise awareness of global cultures through meaningful travel, good eating, and community interaction. Make sure to follow and reach out to Sucheta on her various social media platforms.

She likes to get a little bit of everything done when on long flights. Her trips to Asia are described like this "You watch a couple of movies, you sleep a little, you listen to some music, get some work done and you still have hours to go."

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Sucheta Rawal is my guest on today's podcast. She is an award-winning food and travel writer, author, cooking instructor and philanthropist. As the founder and executive director of Go Eat Give, Sucheta’s personal mission is to raise awareness of global cultures through meaningful travel, good eating, and community interaction. Make sure to follow and reach out to Sucheta on her various social media platforms.

She likes to get a little bit of everything done when on long flights. Her trips to Asia are described like this "You watch a couple of movies, you sleep a little, you listen to some music, get some work done and you still have hours to go."

Jenny Keller is my guest on today's podcast. She has a great story about how to be a female entrepreneur while raising a family, being a wife and traveling for her steadily growing business. Her story about being a cookie flight attendant for the day by handing out freshly baked cookies would make most travelers happy.
She likes to make use of her travel time by catching up on emails or use it for business planning. If there is a longer travel time involved she'll watch a movie to relax.

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Intro song “Road Trip” by Robin Tricker

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