Give Me Some Good News

In this episode of Give Me Some Good News , we sit down with Christina Riley , founder of NC Tripping , for an honest and inspiring conversation about authenticity in the creator economy. Christian shares her journey from blogging abroad in South Korea to building one of the most trusted North Carolina travel platforms, along with the lessons she’s learned about niching down, evolving with the ind...

As 2025 comes to a close, Caleb and Tyler sit down for a special year-end episode of Give Me Some Good News to reflect on the journey so far. Thirteen episodes in, the guys look back on how the podcast started, the community that’s grown around it, and the unexpected joy of simply hitting the mic and having honest conversations. This episode dives deeper than usual, touching on career growth, self...

In this episode of Give Me Some Good News , Caleb Sullivan and Tyler Ford sit down with Isiah Lewis, Director of Client Relations at Downs & St. Germain Research (DSG), for a conversation about growth, mentorship, and the human side of tourism data. Isaiah shares how he “fell backward” into the tourism industry, turning a college guest lecture into two internships, a full-time role, and eventu...

Caleb and Tyler sit down with Tim Crouson, Research Director at Destination Ann Arbor, to explore how one DMO is redefining community engagement from the inside out. Tim shares the story behind his rise from intern to a cross-departmental leader, and how his passion for authentic communication inspired the creation of Tourism Talks with Tim —a growing platform dedicated to breaking down data, elev...

How do you set intentions for a new year without burning out by February? In this episode of Give Me Some Good News , Caleb Sullivan and Tyler Ford are joined by long-time DMO pro and former Destinations International Senior Director, David Breisch , for a hopeful, practical conversation about New Year’s resolutions, goal-setting, and growth in the travel and tourism world. Together, they dig into...

In this post-Thanksgiving episode of Give Me Some Good News , Caleb and Tyler keep the holiday spirit going with a heartfelt conversation about gratitude, personal growth, and the power of community within the travel and tourism industry. Caleb reflects on the friendships, support, and unexpected career path that led him into tourism and why he feels so deeply thankful for the people who shaped hi...

Caleb and Tyler sit down with entrepreneur and “king of good news” Greg Star to talk about LinkedIn, authenticity, and the power of personal brand in the age of AI. Greg shares his journey from building Carvertise to launching Driven Authentic Branding Solutions after a brain cancer diagnosis, and why he believes people root for people , not company pages. They dig into using LinkedIn as a “living...

Check out the full Tourism Supply Chain Article Here Caleb and Tyler are flying solo for the first official “bro show” on Give Me Some Good News , and they’re diving deep into a new way to think about destination marketing. In this episode, they unpack the Tourism Supply Chain - a five-link framework that moves beyond the traditional marketing funnel to help DMOs better plan, measure, and improve...

Caleb and Tyler chat with Andrea from Tennessee Tech’s Center for Rural Innovation about how community-first branding, powered by workshops, asset inventories, and paid student creative teams, is helping rural counties find their voice and spark real economic momentum. From Jackson County Tennessee's billboards to Monterey’s community identity, they unpack how logos become pride, data (IMPLAN, Pla...

In this episode of Give Me Some Good News , Caleb and Tyler chat with Heather Kouns, VP of Strategic Sales at North Little Rock Tourism , about her journey from hospitality operations to destination development. Heather shares how she’s turning North Little Rock’s local flavor, creative energy, and community pride into a powerful tourism story. They explore: The evolution from hotel and restaurant...

In this episode of Give Me Some Good News , Caleb and Tyler sit down with Alyssa from Key Data to explore how analytics is reshaping the future of tourism. From Breckenridge to small DMOs across the country, Alyssa shares how destinations are using real-time data to make smarter, more sustainable decisions. They dive into: The evolution of tourism analytics and storytelling with data How DMOs can...

In this episode of Give Me Some Good News , Caleb and Tyler sit down with Ben from Discover Santa Clara , a 30 Under 30 honoree who shares his journey from agency life and mall management to leading marketing for one of California’s most exciting destinations. They dig into: The evolution from general marketing into tourism and destination storytelling Building food tourism initiatives ahead of th...

In this episode, Caleb & Tyler interview Jessica Spindler, the Tourism Team Lead at Carvertise. Jessica talks about her career growth and development, driving positivity in the Tourism Industry, and lessons learned from her time in media sales. Buckle up for a fun one!

In this episode of Give Me Some Good News , hosts Caleb Sullivan and Tyler Ford sit down with Thomas Salley of Wilkesboro Tourism. As the community reflects on the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Helene, Thomas shares how his team and neighbors came together to support surrounding counties in a time of need. It’s a story of resilience, generosity, and the true spirit of hospitality that defines...

Welcome to Give Me Some Good News — a podcast celebrating uplifting stories from the travel and tourism world. Hosts Caleb Sullivan and Tyler Ford kick things off by sharing the show’s mission to spotlight hospitality heroes, resilient destinations, and the people making a difference. Get a taste of the energy and inspiration you can expect in every episode.