On today's episode, Mark discusses everything you wanted to know, and even a few things you may not have known about... "Holidays."  He goes over how to schedule your assignment to either encompass working during the holidays or having them completely off and exactly how to accomplish that without sacrificing your income.  He also discusses some opportunities you may not thought of with regard to how to make the most out of those periods of the year with heavy "holidays."  Finally, he openly discusses how a traveler should be properly paid for "holiday pay," and more specifically how many or most agencies pay incorrectly for those holiday hours.  A very strong episode to prepare you for the holiday season.

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As a traveler, every once in a while... you have to pause and think about your "happiness."  Sometimes we get so involved in our day-to-day life that we forget all the things that make us happy.  On today's episode, Mark delves into our overall happiness and asks some tough questions about your travel life and the happiness it does or doesn't bring you.  Taking a moment to consider what all the things are that make us happy, and if in fact you are working to have more of those "things" is something to concentrate on.  After all... why are you traveling if it's not to add more happiness to your life?

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On today's episode, Mark welcomes authors Anthony and Staci Lo Cascio.  The two wrote the handbook "Food as a Prescription" which helps people become their healthiest selves.  Anthony and Staci discuss the book and the lifestyle they have written and chosen and give travelers an opportunity to understand how they may involve healthy, non-processed foods into their diet.  They explain some leading indicators of common allergies and even some extreme symptoms that a traveler may experience while eating on this whirlwind lifestyle on the road.  A really good interview on a very timely topic.  A great listen to all of those who travel for a living.

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This is THE episode that truly shows you why "Travel Evolved" is the YouTube and podcast series that will get you to the next level as a traveler.  Mark made this episode to lay the groundwork for many episodes to come that will help travelers with their compensation packages and how to select agencies that offer fair pay rates.  Understanding how companies select and maintain their profit margins allows a traveler to better understand how they, in turn get compensated from the all-inclusive hourly bill-rate all agencies have to work under. A great episode that really introduces you to the philosophy of Mark and "Travel Evolved."  Share this one with every traveler you care about!

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Today's episode really sets up the basis for "Travel Evolved."  Mark discusses the learning curve of a traveler and why it is so important to do your best to get through the curve as fast as you can... even though you still have to actually go through the entire curve itself.  It's the basis of why he created "Travel Evolved," so that each and every episode helps you with that individual "lesson" to help you get to the "elite traveler" status that makes you the most successful and satisfied traveler out there.  A great listen to give you insight of why this series should be a backbone of your travel career.

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Things seem to be a little more dangerous out there on the road than they used to be.  Maybe it's just that we see and hear more than we used to, due to the increase of social-media and it's ease of cell phone cameras and videos. In any case, as a traveler you should also be aware of being a potential target while you are on the road.  On today's episode Mark tackles the reality that as a traveler, you do need to be very aware of your safety.  He discusses your housing, your vehicle and even your social media presence and habits, all to help or keep you aware of your potential vulnerability as a traveler.  A very important episode to keep your awareness high while you are on the road.

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Everyone gets a "bad" assignment every now and again.  It just happens.  No matter how careful you are... sometimes things just aren't what they sound like during an interview.  On today's episode, Mark welcomes guest Melanie Mosberg, MSW.  Melanie discusses how to navigate a truly tough assignment.  She openly talks about recruiters, the interview process, and most importantly what you can do as a traveler to get through that difficult assignment in order to keep your "head high" and live to get a great assignment the next time.  A really great interview with some valuable information for the "evolved traveler."

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When you change your career to move into travel, you should also change your "mindset" to start treating your career as if it is your own personal business.  In today's episode, Mark walks you through the areas of your "business" that you should begin to focus on.  He discusses Cost of Goods Sold, your revenue stream and how to reduce your operating expenses...all geared at providing you your absolute best "bottom-line."  Give today's episode a listen to start creating your new "business mindset."

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It is soooo important, especially as a traveler to make sure that you recognize who you have surrounded yourself with, and what kind of environment you currently are in.  In today's episode Mark discusses how to recognize when you may be working and living with people that don't always have a positive impact on your life.  Because of your "nomadic" lifestyle, this can exacerbate your negativity and can often be the main reason behind some of your more difficult assignments and periods of travel.  Take a few minutes to listen to this episode to get back to surrounding yourself with positivity and reap the rewards of a healthy "can-do" attitude on the road.

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On today's episode Mark discusses a traveler's role with his guest, Angela Croup, RN.  Angela is a veteran traveler, having traveled for 4 1/2 years of a 7-year nursing career.  Angela has completed assignments at Johns Hopkins, Desert Banner, Yale University, and Geisinger Medical Center to name a few.  The two discuss the mindset that Angela has found to be a success in how she approaches her role as a traveler.  What is it that you were hired through a contract to accomplish for that facility?  How does your attitude and perspective change the landscape of your role?  and finally, how can your presentation change the perception others have of your role as a traveler?  Another open conversation that is such a fundamental part of becoming a more successful traveler, and another topic that very few people in our industry are willing to openly discuss!

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