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June 6, 2025 34 mins

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On this episode of The Get Ready Money Podcast, Michael Gandara, the Founder of Nurse Michael Travels joined me to talk about changing the way we think about money and unlocking opportunities with travel reward cards.


In this episode we discussed:

  • Be intentional with your actions and your money. 
  • Smart strategies help unlock opportunities.
  • How do travel reward credit cards work. 
  • Details are critical to maximize value.
  • Flexibility is the key as there can be changes.
  • Your points may have more value than cash. 


Connect with Michael Gandara:

Website (here)

LinkedIn (here

YouTube (here)


Resources mentioned:


  • Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by James Clear (Bookshop)
  • Credit Cards: Chase Sapphire & Capital One Venture X (this is not an endorsement or recommendation)
  • Personal Finance Club (Instagram)



Bio: 

Michael Gandara is a triage nurse and award travel educator who helps everyday people maximize their travel experiences through the strategic use of credit card rewards. After discovering how to leverage points and miles to fund his own travel ambitions, he built Nurse Michael Travels into a trusted educational platform while maintaining his nursing career. 


Through his YouTube channel, weekly newsletter, and coaching services, Michael breaks down sophisticated points strategies into actionable steps, helping working professionals unlock luxury travel experiences they never thought possible - from business class flights to bucket list destinations. His practical, no-nonsense approach comes from balancing both nursing and award travel education, proving you don't need to be wealthy or retired to explore the world.

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