The Travel Wins

"Harmonizing Dreams: Tracielynn's Journey from Virginia to Nashville" In a captivating episode of The Travel Wins, we had the privilege of sitting down with Tracielynn, a remarkable country singer hailing from the heart of Virginia, who has now set her roots in the vibrant musical landscape of Nashville. This independent artist has been on an exhilarating journey, bringing her dreams to life while...

Maddie Riggs is a golfer getting her professional career started after a successful run at University of California Irvine. Being an athlete at a Division 1 college is no easy feat, balancing school work and the rigors of high level athletics. Maddie was able to graduate as a two-time All American scholar and now she is excited to continue her golf journey to the professional ranks. We had a great...

Jeffrey Biegel is a pianist with many other hats in the music business. Jeffrey shares his decade’s worth of knowledge of being a pianist, being sponsored by Steinway Pianos, what the process is for creating music and how far out his future projects are planned for. Being a “in demand” performer has afforded Jeffrey many trips abroad performing in various orchestras and at several celebrated event...

"The Unconventional Journey of JJ Harrison: From Middle School Teacher to Rodeo Clown Extraordinaire" In this exhilarating episode of The Travel Wins podcast, I delve into the extraordinary life of JJ Harrison, a man who fearlessly stares danger in the face as a Barrelman and Rodeo Clown. The burning question we all have is: How crazy do you have to be to knowingly get in the way of a charging bul...

William McNamara (affectionately known as Billy), a seasoned actor with an impressive career spanning over three decades, boasting an astounding portfolio of more than 100 titles under his belt. As fate would have it, I had the incredible opportunity to engage in a conversation with him during his travels across the captivating landscapes of New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Mexico. In our captivating têt...

Dita Von Teese, the captivating and internationally acclaimed burlesque dancer, effortlessly combines artistic prowess with astute entrepreneurial skills. Her multifaceted career extends beyond her enthralling live performances, as she successfully manages a diverse portfolio of businesses. Amidst the anticipation of her upcoming New Year's Eve extravaganza at the illustrious Orpheum Theatre in Lo...

"Unveiling the World Through the Lens: A Journey with Katie Cerami" In this captivating episode of The Travel Wins podcast, I delve into the incredible life of Katie Cerami, a full-time world traveler, photographer, videographer, drone pilot, and content creator. Join us as we embark on a mesmerizing exploration of her journey to achieving the dream of traveling the globe while earning a living do...

"From World Traveler to Island Life: Dr. Desi Bartlett's Journey to Success in Hawaii" Welcome to another captivating episode of The Travel Wins! Today, we're diving into the inspiring story of Dr. Desi Bartlett PhD., a fitness and yoga expert whose journey has taken her around the globe, all while managing her businesses, family life, and residing in the picturesque paradise of Hawaii. In this ep...

"Rolling Through Life's Adventures: A Candid Chat with Professional Roller Skater Frances McGee AKA Abominatrix" I had the pleasure of catching up with none other than the dynamic professional roller skater, Frances McGee, widely recognized as the enchanting Abominatrix. This particular conversation marked a delightful departure, as it's been a while since a close friend graced the airwaves. Our d...

Alon Pereg is the Founder and CEO of SimpliFly, an app based company that helps people alleviate their fear of flying. We have a great talk about people’s fear of flying and how the app he created is helping others around the world. It’s always great speaking with someone that is doing more than what is necessary and they get to help others travel and see the world thru flying. Based on his more t...

Beaux Jenkins is a country music singer/songwriter based in Arkansas. We had a great talk about his singing and guitar playing background, including his relationship to Conway Twitty, as well as his take on the country music touring and music release scene. It was particularly interesting to hear how an independent artist thinks and what he is looking to achieve with his music career. We talk abou...

"Embarking on an Exciting Lacrosse Odyssey: Unveiling the Travel Secrets with Lindsey Munday" Step into the exhilarating world of lacrosse as we delve into an inspiring conversation with none other than Lindsey Munday, the trailblazing head coach of the USC Trojans women's lacrosse team. Since donning the mantle in 2013, Lindsey has steered the Trojans to new heights, leveraging her illustrious co...

Buck Ford is a country singer, songwriter and family man making the rounds to succeed at his passion of singing country music to others. We had a great chat about his experiences singing while based in California and Nashville, making it thru the lockdown and his upcoming album and touring projects. As a dad of two young boys, Buck is learning how to navigate the challenges of wanting to tour and...

Megan Leah is a singer, songwriter, guitarist and lover of all things music. She was raised in New Jersey and that’s where she discovered her love of music. Now that she has moved to Arizona she is pursuing her solo career after singing in a cover band. We talk about the differences in traveling and performing as a solo artist versus having band members to consider. Megan is making the most of bei...

Derek Jackson: Pioneering the Soundtrack of Success in the Music Industry" Unveiling the Visionary: A Start at Def Jam Recordings In a captivating episode of "The Travel Wins," we delved deep into the remarkable journey of Derek Jackson, a true luminary in the music industry. With a degree in communications in hand, Derek embarked on a career that would redefine the music landscape. His story begi...

Craig Shoemaker is a multifaceted individual whose illustrious career spans over three decades. Renowned as a stand-up comedian, actor, author, writer, and producer, he has enthralled audiences with his exceptional talents and infectious humor. Beyond his professional endeavors, Craig is also a devoted husband and father, cherishing his roles within his family. What sets Craig apart is his passion...

Donny Starkins is an international yoga instructor, mindfulness teacher, public speaker and personal development coach from Phoenix, Arizona. He has traveled the world for his yoga teaching, public speaking and personal coaching program called “The Shift”. We had a great chat about how yoga helped him get and stay sober while helping others achieve their goals, including NFL players Darren Waller...

Tristan Cole is an award-winning singer-songwriter, model, actor, and dancer whose genre of music includes Country, Pop and R&B. We had a great talk about live performances versus video performances and how getting back out on the road is letting Tristan connect with his fans again on a personal level. He shares his thoughts on the current Pop/RnB genres of music and why he is so happy writing and...

Phil Frengs is the Founder and driving force behind Racing 2 End Alzheimer’s. He is also the CEO for Legistics and he traveled extensively for the corporate grind. Being a father and husband, Phil was asked the very difficult question “What do you do when someone you love is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s?” Phil’s answer to that question was deciding to make a difference in the fight against this insi...

"Juggling Family, Wrestling, and Business: Nick Aldis' Remarkable Journey" In this thrilling episode of The Travel Wins, we delve into the extraordinary life of Nick Aldis, a British professional wrestler, devoted husband, and proud father. But that's not all – Nick also happens to be the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion in his second reign, and he's on a mission to conquer the world, both...

Don Wildman is an exceptionally charismatic television host and captivating narrator renowned for his compelling shows centered around the captivating realms of history and travel – two topics that hold an unwavering fascination in my heart. Having been an avid viewer of Don's television appearances for countless years, the opportunity to engage in a conversation with him was nothing short of extr...

Chronic Tacos is the center of my podcast with Michael Mohammed and Randy Wyner. It was a great opportunity to speak with the two men behind the past, current and future plans of a growing Mexican food chain. As we start to come out of the worldwide pandemic, I was really interested to hear how the closures affected their business and what their future plans are now. Both have traveled extensively...

"Diving into the Melodic Journey of Payton Howie: From California Roots to Nationwide Stages" In the latest riveting episode of our business travel podcast, we had the honor of sitting down with the sensational country singer and songwriter, Payton Howie. Hailing from the sun-kissed landscapes of California, Payton's musical odyssey has taken her on a captivating journey through Texas and Nashvill...

Kendall Reusing is an exceptional Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt instructor and world champion based in the vibrant region of Southern California. Her reputation as one of the foremost competitors of her generation stems from an illustrious career that began with tremendous success as a freestyle wrestler. As she progressed through the ranks, Kendall's dominance in the super-heavyweight division a...

“Unveiling the Extraordinary Routines of Dr. Angel Iscovich” In a world fraught with history's echoes, Dr. Angel Iscovich, affectionately known as "Dr. I," emerges as a remarkable individual shaped by the shadows of World War II. Born in the vibrant heart of Buenos Aires, Argentina, his roots trace back to survivors who weathered the storms of that devastating global conflict. This legacy of resil...