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

Is being a digital nomad legit? What are the pros and cons of this lifestyle? In this episode, Tom Blake shares his story of quitting his corporate job to work as a freelance writer while traveling around the world and some of the important things to consider when choosing the digital nomad lifestyle like what to look for when picking your next destination, and more. This episode of The Thought Ca...

Today was last day. It's hard to believe it, but I have officially quit my high-paying corporate job to pursue entrepreneurship full-time. YAY! Learn all about how I got here including -- how I started The Thought Card (blog) in 2014 and how I side-hustled my way to becoming a full-time content creator seven years later. Here are some ways you can support my creative work: Buy me a coffee (make a...

Jamila Souffrant was on her way to retiring early by age 40 when she realized she was fed up with her long commute and wanted to work for herself. Discover how Jamila became a homeowner at 22 and how she's achieving financial freedom and independence even after quitting her W9 job. Read blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/how-to-achieve-financial-freedom-jamila-souffrant/ Connect with Jamila Souffr...

Cinneah El-Amin (pronounced: sin-ee-AH el-AH-meen) is the founder of Flynanced , an online personal finance platform that teaches Black women who are blowing money fast early in their careers how to manage their money NOW. Since paying off $23,000 of student loan and consumer debt, Cinneah has amassed a net worth of $85,000, and she aims to reach a $1 million net worth within the next ten years. W...

Did you know attending college in Europe is more affordable than attending university in the United States? Jennifer Viemont discovered various ways students can receive a bachelor's degree affordably in Europe. The best part is that no foreign language skills are required. With tuition averaging around $7,400 per year, there are over 1,800 English-taught programs in Europe. There are also hundred...

Sarah Wilson is an enthusiastic travel agent who specializes in private travel and guided group tours. Sarah believes that travel is about experiencing the world and all that it has to offer. She doesn't only want to help you plan a vacation, but create once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Private options include private jets, private homes and villas, private islands, cruises, yachts, staff, events, a...

Julia Menez is a travel hacking coach, speaker, and host of Geobreeze Travel Podcast , a travel hacking podcast. After traveling to more than 30 countries before the age of 30 and saving thousands of dollars each year by travel hacking, Julia distills the strategies from top travel hackers around the world on her show. She also prepares personalized points and miles plans for her private coaching...

Have you ever wondered how flight and hotel pricing works? Or why does flight pricing change so often? In this episode, Expedia's Director of Revenue Optimization, Amy Cisneroz, shares what you need to know about pricing trends and how to get the best deal on your next trip. I'm so excited to share that Expedia is officially sponsoring The Thought Card Podcast this summer. To kick off this partner...

After creating two venture-backed startups and working in high-tech, Jay wanted a more indie balance to life. He started by automating his finances and planned to leave his golden handcuffs behind. That's when he discovered FI/RE and he has been actively involved in the community, building tools ever since. In this episode, Jay shares the important things we should consider before investing, in wh...

After saving for months, you are finally ready to set sail and go on that well deserved vacation. Hooray! However, if you're not careful, you can end up mismanaging your money and going over budget. Speaking from experience, this has happened to me on several occasions. In this episode, I share how to manage your money while traveling abroad and domestically. Tips include picking the right credit...

If you're looking for a Cape Cod brewery with friendly staff, refreshing craft beer, great music, and delicious deep-dish pizza, this is the place for you. Recorded live at Bad Martha Brewery in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Read blog post: https://thoughtcard.com/best-places-to-eat-in-cape-cod-food-guide/ Want more cheap flights, points and miles, and money-saving strategies? Below are all my best epi...

Born in Cote d'Ivoire (a country in West Africa), to a Senegalese diplomat father, and West Indian lawyer mother, Meryanne Loum-Martin spent her early childhood in Ghana, London, and Moscow, before settling in Paris for a career in law. Then one day she decided she wanted to relocate and become a hotel owner in Marrakech, Morocco. Marianne owns and operates an eight-acre boutique hotel named Jnane...

I just launched a secret podcast called The Thought Card Club for those who love the show and want to access extended interviews, audiobooks, workshops, and bonus podcast episodes not shared on the public feed. As a member of The Thought Card Club , you'll get access to a private podcast feed that streams on your favorite podcast players like Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. So every time I rel...

Want to retire early but don't want to totally deprive yourself along the way? It's possible to take a balanced approach to a financial independence. Meet Jessica (Mrs. Fioneer), the co-founder of The Fioneers, a financial independence blog focused on the intersection between financial independence and lifestyle design. In this episode, Jessica shares how paying attention to her finances and reach...

A software engineer by day, Daniella Flores is a serial side hustler, entrepreneur, and the creator of the award-winning side hustle blog iliketodabble.com where she shares ways to side hustle online without leaving your home. When she isn't globetrotting, you can find her playing with her 7+ animals, hustling, and working towards financial independence. In this episode, Danielle Flores shares how...

Shivani Berry is the CEO and Founder of Ascend, a 6-week leadership development program for women. As a career coach, she helps women feel more confident and become better leaders. In this episode, Shivani shares how to advance in your career, develop soft skills, and tips for starting a business. If you've been inspired by our work, please consider supporting the show by buying me and the product...

Debbie Arcangeles is the host of The Offbeat Life , a podcast where she interviews travelers who ditched their 9 to 5 to become location independent. Debbie is also the founder of Howtocreateapodcast.com , a podcast consulting agency where she helps online bosses gain authority and income through podcasting. Prior to starting her location-independent business, she worked as a photojournalist, trav...

Finding cheap flights is one way to travel more for less (and it's a personal favorite). So, how do I find the best airfare deals around? Introducing 'Thrifty Traveler Premium, ' a flight deal email notification service! Jared Kamrowski, the founder and CEO of Thrifty Traveler, has joined me to share how to find the best flight deals and why an annual subscription is worth it. He also shares how t...

Sophal Pettit was a young child when the Pol Pot Revolution happened in Cambodia. Sophal and her family are survivors of a time called The Killing Fields of Cambodia . They came to the United States with nothing but their lives. In this episode of Millennial Wealth Builders, Sophal Pettit shares her story of surviving a coup and how she improved her finances throughout her life. She also shares th...

Welcome back, financially savvy travelers! It feels good to be back with new episodes every other Thursday for Season 6 of The Thought Card Podcast. This episode is pretty special because I realized that although I've been podcasting for almost three years, I haven't shared my story. How did I become a financially savvy traveler? Good question. In this episode, I share how I became who I am and wh...

This is the final episode of the author series - thank you for tuning in and I encourage you to go back and listen to previous episodes. As promised, I'll be back with new episodes of The Thought Card Podcast starting April 4th. In this episode, I share how my editor has helped me grow as an author and why indie authors should consider hiring editors. Want to write a non-fiction book this year? Jo...

Rejection comes in so many shapes and sizes for indie authors — maybe you get a bad review, your book sales are low or you are not feeling confident about your work. In this episode, I share ways I've gotten rejected and how I pushed past those difficult moments. Want to write a non-fiction book this year? Join my 6-week Writing Intensive Program which starts April 4th, 2021. Enroll by Friday, Mar...

On Day 5 of the Author Series, I share some of my favorite ideas for promoting books. Want to be a guest on more podcasts? Check out my masterclass, Nail Your Podcast Guest Pitch Email . Want to write your non-fiction book this year? Join my 6-week Writing Intensive Program which starts April 4th, 2021. Enroll by Friday, March 5th before doors close. This cohort is limited to 12 writers -- reserve...

On Day 4 of the Author Series, I detail why you should recruit beta readers and how to find potential readers who would be willing to offer feedback and promote your book. Want to write your non-fiction book this year? Join my 6-week Writing Intensive Program which starts April 4th, 2021. This cohort is limited to 12 writers -- reserve your spot here: https://danielledesir.com/intensive Follow Dan...

Minda Harts is the award-winning and best-selling author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know To Secure A Seat , a career development book for women of color in the workplace. She is also the CEO of The Memo LLC, a career development platform for women of color, and an Assistant Professor at NYU Wagner. In this episode of Millennial Wealth Builders , Minda Harts shares the challenges wome...