Traveling on Purpose

In today’s episode, I’m so excited to introduce to you Jen Ruiz, a 5-time Amazon bestselling author, a 3-time TEDx speaker, a solo traveler and did I forget to mention that she is a lawyer, all wrapped into one. 

She is the force behind Jen on a Jet Plane, a travel blog that chronicles her many adventures all over the world. Join me as we get to know more about Jen, how she transitioned from the legal world to the world of adv...

“The world would be a better place if people could do what they love.”

In part 2 of my talk with Lisette Austin, the force behind Jet Set Lisette, The Globetrotter Lounge, and Traveling My Roots, I get up close and personal with Lisette as she takes us on her journey of a different kind - a journey through time and heritage. Join me and Lisette as we take you on an emotional and awe-inspiring journey to Sicily, the land of her...

Welcome to another exciting episode of Traveling on Purpose. Today’s guest is Lisette Austin. 

Jetset Lisette

At a very young age, Lisette, an only child, was blessed with parents who shared her passion for exploration. From the picturesque landscapes of Europe to sunny getaways in Mexico and adventures across the United States, her childhood was a tapestry of unforgettable travel experiences. A wanderlust-driven heart was nur...

In Part 2 of our conversation with Sasha and Rachel, we focus on travel hacking and learn how this dynamic duo does it. Learn tips and tricks from the real pros. Believe me, you don’t want to miss this.    

Episode Guide

• 00:37 When did you start travel hacking?

• 05:16 Travel hacking - What are your major wins since starting travel hacking

• 09:13 Why don’t more people do travel hacking?

• 11:06 Was it hard to convince R...

In today’s episode, I sat down with Rachel and Sasha, the dynamic duo behind Grateful Gnomads. Join us as we dive into their incredible journey from chance encounters at music festivals to building a fulfilling and sustainable lifestyle as digital nomads. Let’s learn about their story and experience and how teaching English paved the way for creating unique opportunities to discover and pursue their passions.

Episode Guide

In today’s episode, we talk to Cinneah El-Amin of Flynanced as she shares her journey into travel hacking and personal finance. 

An early start

Cinneah got hit by the travel bug very early on. Her family used to go on annual trips locally and abroad. As she grew older, she had the opportunity to travel on her own while studying abroad. Never wanting to give up her love for traveling, she gradually developed an interest in trav...

In our previous episode, we got to know Lee Huffman, the host of the "We Travel There" podcast. We explored his passion for numbers and travel hacking. But today, we're diving into a new chapter: discovering how writing became part of his journey. We'll also learn how he adapted and succeeded during the pandemic, along with practical tips for using credit cards to plan your next adventure.

Episode Guide

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In today's episode, we talk to Lee Huffman, a travel blogger and the host of the “We Travel There” podcast. Lee worked as a Divisional CFO for a regional bank. He loves numbers and being in the corporate world seems to be a good fit. His journey into travel hacking began when he started dating his now-wife and how a seemingly expensive trip to Paris prompted him to delve deeper into travel hacking and the world of miles and poi...

Today, we're diving deep into the world of travel hacking with Julia Menez, a former actuary turned travel influencer and educator. Julia's journey takes us through her unconventional path, where she transitioned from crunching numbers to unraveling the secrets of accumulating points and miles for luxurious travel experiences.

Episode Guide

• 01:26 How did you start travel hacking?

• 05:59 What is an actuary?

• 13:...

In Part 2 of my conversation with Freddy Lansky, let’s get to know more about the man behind Points Panda and how his experience traveling to 70+ countries using various strategies and tricks is helping his clients travel more for less. 

Episode Guide

• 06:27 What is your strategy for going and creating revenue through Upwork?

• 14:25 Would you recommend you start by buying a business?

• 17:07 Why didn’t you just go get a...

Welcome back to another exciting episode of Traveling on Purpose. My guest today is Freddy Lanski, founder of Points Panda. This is a 2-part episode where we will be talking about his early beginnings, his various business successes and failures, business strategies, and most important of all, how he became the travel hacking guru he is today. 

Freddy's story begins at the University of Georgia, where he graduated with a b...

This week, I chatted with Amena Bakali, Award Travel Educator and the woman behind “Hassans On Holiday”. Let’s get to know more about Amena and learn family travel hacks so we can all travel more, for less.  

Early Influences and Passion for Giving Back

Amena’s passion for giving back and making a positive impact stems from her parent's involvement in the local nonprofit sector. Growing up, she attended fundraisers with he...

In today’s episode, we talk to Eli Facenda better known on the Internet as The Travel Guy. Let’s get to know more about Eli and learn more about travel hacks and tips on how you can travel for free or for a fraction of the cost. 

Meet the Travel Guy

Eli has been involved in the travel hacking game for about 8 or 9 years and turned his passion into a full-fledged business. Eli helps primarily business owners, as well as individ...

In the Pilot episode of Traveling on Purpose, join me as I talk to one-half of the Point Sisters, Devan Sullivan. Devan and her sister Kelsi, are Americans who grew up in Mexico and Puerto Rico. Being exposed to various cultures at a young age has influenced her love for travel and the desire to travel and explore diverse cultures and religions. 

Introduction to Travel Hacking

Devan admits she didn’t realize she was a tra...

Welcome to the Traveling on Purpose Podcast. This is where we explore the journeys of travel hackers who have discovered the power of travel to elevate their lives and inspire others.

Join me as we dive deep into the stories of these amazing Travel Hackers – modern-day explorers who cracked the code to a life less ordinary.

I'm warning you though, this podcast isn't just about their travel tales; it's a canv...

Welcome to Season 1 of Traveling on Purpose Podcast. 🎙️

Hi, my name is Damondrick Jack.

You can call me 𝐃𝐉, and I'm a 𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗛𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿.𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝟭𝟴 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀, 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝟴𝟬𝟬, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗹 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟳! Here in this podcast, we'll be unraveling tips and tricks from different e...