The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips & Vacation Planning For Financially Savvy Travelers

Teaching English as a second language is one way to teach abroad but there are plenty of others. If you are interested in taking your teaching career overseas, whether you work as a teacher, finance or marketing professional, you're going to love this episode. Assistant Principal, Adrienne M. Waller is the founder of Worldwide Educator, currently based in the Cayman Islands. With over 15 years of...

Did you know that you can use AI (artificial intelligence) to assist with grant writing? AI is a major topic of discussion these days, so it's no surprise, I had a lot of questions. With the goal of helping you write grants faster, Grantable helps creators, businesses, nonprofits, scholars, and researchers streamline the creation of their first draft. Using your previous answers, Grantable saves y...

"Wild For Scotland" is an immersive travel podcast about Scotland. Host Kathi Kamleitner joined us for a deep-dive episode on Scotland in Episode 126 - Insider Tips For Planning a Trip To Scotland . Wild For Scotland is an immersive storytelling podcast that blends creative stories from all over Scotland and thought-provoking conversations with interesting locals. The goal is to take you to Scotla...

Got Scotland on your travel wish list? This episode is devoted to all things Scotland. Whether you've had Scotland on your travel wish list for(ever), visited in the past, or you're curious about what Scotland has to offer, this is your ultimate guide to planning an unforgettable trip to Scotland We cover: Best time to visit Scotland (and why summer isn't your only option) Ways to save money visit...

Adventure travel can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be rugged. It doesn't have to involve scaling Mount Everest, skiing, or deep-sea diving with sharks. The great outdoors can be welcoming to all. Lauren Gay shares how to enjoy the outdoors throughout the year, safety tips for outdoor solo adventure travel, and why now is a great time to rediscover the beauty of the United States. Link to...

In 2018 I launched WOC Podcasters (Women of Color), a podcasting community amplifying Women of Color podcasting creatives. Women of Color in the podcasting industry often do not receive the praise and accolades they deserve. Although we celebrate each other within the confines of our communities, the podcasting industry at large has no idea how we are shaping this space. To further amplify our mis...

How should you handle maternity leave when self-employed? How will you make money during maternity leave? These are some of the questions you may have when you're pregnant and self-employed. As a self-employed person, planning maternity leave looks different than being employed in a traditional 9-to-5 job. Instead of notifying Human Resources, you will be taking paid leave, you are responsible for...

Join me at Women's Travel Fest happening March 3-5, 2023 in New York City. Celebrating its 10th year anniversary, Women's Travel Fest is the world's largest event for solo female travelers, with a mission of inspiring, supporting and connecting women who love to travel. I'm hosting a podcasting workshop at Women's Travel Fest on Friday, March 3rd sharing how to launch and grow a hit travel podcast...

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Whether you're looking for inspiration or unsure which direction to take this year, get lots of examples of short-term financial goals you can tackle this year or in the future. Link to episode: https://thoughtcard.com/short-term-financial-goals/ Learn how to set achievable financial goals and take control of your finances in a 40-minute audio-only workshop. Setting Financial Goals covers a five-s...

Are you looking to listen to more travel podcasts? No matter your travel style , there's a travel podcast that focuses on the topic you're looking for, be it couples travel, family travel, solo travel, budget travel, Black travel, or luxury travel. Listen to this episode for some of my favorite travel podcasts like Geobreeze Travel, The Offbeat Life, and Travel Goals Podcast. For the complete list...

What if you could take a year off from work to travel on your savings? Think its impossible, think again. At 41 years old, Stephanie Perry quit her job as a hospital pharmacy technician to take a one-year trip around the world. During her adult gap year, she traveled to 12 countries in 12 months, spending $1,200 per month. Now she house sits and shows Black women how to take a career break on a bu...

Could a food blog replace your salary? Since quitting her job to become a full-time entrepreneur in May 2021, Jannese Torres has generated over $1M in revenue. With a six-figure food blog, Jannese creates easy Latin recipes inspired by her Puerto Rican heritage. If making six figures as a food blogger isn't impressive enough, Jannese stopped blogging at the end of 2020 and hasn't created new conte...

What if you can earn a consistent income in the stock market? Would you quit your job? Travel the world? How about both? This was possible for Teri Ijeoma, a former assistant principal who, after successfully earning $300 per day, quit her job and never looked back. Learn how Teri used day trading as a side hustle to supplement her income and things new swing traders and day traders should know be...

Travel trend reports spark inspiration, help us stay in the know, and empower us to make informed decisions. I am excited for what's to come in 2023 and in this episode, we're chatting about emerging 2023 travel trends. Stick around until the end because I share my travel predictions too! In this episode, we cover: Current trends in travel New trends in tourism Hotel trends, and more! Did you enjo...

The holidays are a magical time of year. Christmas trees and sparkly lights, meet and greets with Santa, hot chocolate, and sugar cookies are some of the things that make the holidays so special. New York City is already a popular travel destination, but during the holiday season, millions of people flock to New York in December and early January specifically to celebrate Christmas. If you're plan...

Whether you want to save on everyday purchases or earn extra money, in this episode, I'm sharing how you can earn hundreds of dollars in cash back with Rakuten. Read the blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/rakuten-cash-back/ In this episode, we cover: What is Rakuten? How Rakuten works Ways to get paid through Rakuten The pros and cons Earn $30 when you sign up for Rakuten ! Did you enjoy this epis...

Feeling anxious about a recession? Between high gas prices, soaring inflation, a plummeting market, and food shortages, a lot is happening in the world now. On top of that, lately, there's been serious talks of a recession. Whether you're Gen Z and this will be your first recession, or you're older and have experienced a few, today we're chatting about how to prepare for a recession. In this episo...

Where did you learn about money? Did you learn how to manage your finances in school or from your parents? If the answer is no, you're not alone. Millions of people grew up with little to no basic financial knowledge. Whether you learned financial literacy basics through trial and error, books, YouTube videos, or even podcasts, it can be different for future generations. Money no longer has to be...

Planning a road trip with a newborn and wondering if it's a good idea? Last summer, we planned our first family road trip. My mom, Baby K, and I packed our bags and we drove five hours to Saranac Lake in upstate New York. While I wasn't sure what to expect, I was up for the challenge. In this episode, I share ten helpful tips for planning a road trip with a six-month-old baby. Did you enjoy this e...

Are travel guidebooks still worth it? I was first introduced to travel guidebooks a few years ago while traveling solo in Lisbon, Portugal . A new friend I met at my hostel and I considered what we'd grab for dinner when she whipped out a guidebook. Gauging our interests, we quickly found a highly-rated but low-key restaurant off the tourist path. Since then, guidebooks have become an invaluable r...

Climate change is happening all around us. Droughts, flooding, shrinking glaciers, rising carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, and wildfires are all consequences of climate change. At The Wild Center , the Climate Solutions exhibit asks an important question – what can we do about climate change? In this episode, discover how different people in the Adirondacks (New York) are committing to being part...

Perfect for families and people of all ages, in this narrative-style episode, discover The Wild Center . At this natural history museum in Tupper Lake, learn about nature and the wildlife of the Adirondacks, New York, through outdoor and indoor experiences and exhibits. Some of my favorite outdoor exhibits include walking across the treetops at Wild Walk and viewing art at Forest Music but don't m...

Before you pack your bags or double-check your flight, don't forget your finances. I'm walking you through the essential (and often overlooked) money tasks every traveler should complete before heading out. These simple steps can help you avoid late fees, missed bills, and financial hiccups, so you can actually relax and enjoy your vacation. ✅ Grab the Vacation Ready Financial Checklist to stay o...

Have you ever considered grants to support your dreams and ideas? Think grants are only for researchers and nonprofits? Think again, my friends. In early 2022, I launched a newsletter curating grants and other hard-to-find funding opportunities for U.S. creatives like writers, authors, journalists, podcasters, photographers, filmmakers, and artists. What happened next was shocking! Grants For Crea...