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

On Day 3 of the Author Series, I detail how to outline your book and why it's so important. Here's a quick tip, use your outline as a guide but also transform it into your table of contents! Want to write your non-fiction book this year? Join my 6-week Writing Intensive Program which starts April 4th, 2021 -- reserve your spot here: https://danielledesir.com/intensive Follow Danielle Desir on Inst...

Before you start writing your next book, set writing expectations that will help you cross the finish line. On Day 2 of the Author Series, I detail how to find the right time to write and how to identify your metrics of success. Join my 6-Week Writing Intensive Program which starts April 4th, 2021: https://danielledesir.com/intensive Follow Danielle Desir on Instagram: @thedanielledesir Day 1 of A...

Less than 2% of hotel owners are People of Color and even fewer are women. Davonne Reaves and Jessica Myers are the youngest Black women to own a hotel property under a major chain. As the founders of Epiq Collective, they are on a mission to teach people how to become hotel owners. Epiq Collective helps investors collectively invest in commercial real estate opportunities. In this episode, discov...

Athena Valentine Lent is fighting the good fight to bring financial education to people who look like her. Her family didn't know much about money, budgeting, or bank accounts. Then when Athena was a freshman in high school, her mother passed away. Immediately, she became a homeless teen on a rocky path. Fortunately, her uncle inspired her to go to college, get an education, and turn her life arou...

As we wrap up 2020 and start a new year, I wanted to share some of my favorite highlights including getting married, writing new books, starting new income streams, and more. I will be back with new episodes starting Thursday, April 1st. Thanks for listening! In the meanwhile listen to past episodes of the podcast - we have over 75 episodes including Millennial Wealth Builders , the 12-part audio...

Although Black travelers spend over $109 Billion on travel annually, we are grossly underrepresented in travel marketing. Black travel content creators are passed up for media and employment opportunities as well as paid campaigns. We are not paid equitably, and many travel brands neglect to market directly to us. Black Travel Alliance is changing that. Support the show by donating today. Click he...

How has the pandemic affected self-published authors? In this episode, we chat with Michelle Jackson and Gertrude Nonterah about the challenges they have face writing books during the pandemic. They candidly share how they have pivoted their focus and what motivates them to continue writing despite the obstacles. Support the show ( https://www.buymeacoffee.com/danielledesir ) Michelle Jackson is a...

Did you know that investing in real estate can create a new source of income for you and your family? But what if you have no money, can you still get started with real estate? In this episode, Sadhana Sabharwal shares how she successfully put her boys through medical and business school by investing in real estate with no money down. Get access to the free No Money Down Investing Training . In th...

Lisette Austin a.k.a. Jet Set Lisette is an award-winning travel expert who has saved over $110,000 in travel costs. She's the host of The Globetrotter Lounge , a travel podcast that highlights creative ways women travel more. When she is not traveling the world with her family, you can find her teaching others how to earn and maximize travel rewards. In this episode, Lisette shares how you can ob...

With the release of every new book, I share an excerpt on the podcast. In this episode, I read excerpts from Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 of Traveling With A Full-Time Job . In Chapter 2, we address the elephant in the room. We discuss the challenges many face trying to find the time to travel with traditional nine-to-five jobs. ' In Chapter 3, I encourage readers to address any limiting beliefs they m...

Co-hosted by Danielle Desir and Acquania Escarne, Millennial Wealth Builders (MWB) is a 12-part audio docuseries sharing how Women of Color are moving past obstacles and building real wealth in the 21st century. In this episode, Danielle Desir and Acquania Escarne share what sparked their interest in building wealth and their accomplishments to date. Now you can show your support for the podcast b...

I'm excited to introduce a brand new series on The Thought Card Podcast! Millennial Wealth Builders (MWB) Series by Danielle Desir and Acquania Escarne (the host of The Purpose of Money Podcast ) is a 12-part audio docuseries highlighting practical strategies millennial women of color are using to build wealth. Our mission is to spark dialogues that will normalize wealth-building conversations amo...

Shazia Imam is a life coach who helps women unlock their deepest desires and power so they feel worthy, see their own gifts, and live their purpose. She is also the host of Feminine & Fulfilled , a podcast that features real and raw conversations with female powerhouses. Meant to inspire and spark your inner power, it serves as a weekly reminder that you are brilliant, loving and highly capable. I...

Laura Gariepy is the founder of Every Day By The Lake , a written content creation company that serves busy business owners. Through her done-for-you program, she collaborates with her clients to create high-quality blog posts, newsletters, and website copy. In this episode, Laura Gariepy shares how she saved a year's worth of expenses, why she decided to pivot away from the FIRE movement, and how...

Can you travel the world with a 9 to 5 job? While I certainly think it's possible, don't take my word for it. To celebrate the release of my third book Traveling With A Full-Time Job , I'm sharing an audio clip from the bonus video which accompanies the book. In this episode, four avid travelers share tips for traveling with a full-time job, advice for managing their time, and what it takes to hon...

The way we travel has changed dramatically since the Coronavirus outbreak. In this bonus episode, Kyle and I candidly share how our travels have changed since the pandemic, how we plan to travel in the future, and things to consider if you decide to hit the road. In this episode we cover: How we're thinking about air travel during the pandemic. Benefits of road trips. Hotels vs. Airbnbs Things to...

What we loved about Vermont and how we planned a trip during the pandemic. While we wrote off international travel for a few years, it hasn't stopped us from exploring our local area and planning a domestic getaway. We recently spent four days exploring the rural areas of Shaftsbury, Vermont. While we usually choose our accommodations based on our destination, we ditched our original plans after f...

Hi there, financially savvy travelers! I'm back from a seasonal break. I hope you had an enjoyable summer. To kick off Season 4, I'm sharing life updates, what you can expect this season and more. See you back here for regular episodes on September 10th. Did I mention we're celebrating our 2nd podcast anniversary too? Hooray! Read my books here: Traveling With A Full-Time Job Affording Travel: Sav...

With so much happening in the world, it's easy to feel helpless, especially if you're not out protesting. However, as podcasters, we have platforms where we can speak out against racism and police brutality. In this PSA, I encourage you to be educated, engaged, and to take action. Support the work of activists on the front lines of change, who risk themselves daily to create a better world for us...

Brittnay Sharman is a professional house sitter from Australia. She is one half of The Travelling House Sitters , a travel blog that shares everything you need to know about house sitting and pet sitting. In this episode, learn how house sitting has afforded Brittnay the opportunity to explore the world while saving over $60,000. Connect with Brittnay Sharman Website: https://www.thetravellinghous...

Christopher Mitchell is a Canadian travel writer, photographer, and podcaster who has traveled to over 80 countries and five continents. He has lived in Norway, South Korea, and, most recently, Turkey for three years. Christopher shares with us how he's made a career out of his passion for travel. He also breaks down how to get started as a travel content creator and how to leverage your travels t...

Do you have a full-time job and a side hustle where you create content online as a blogger, podcaster or YouTuber? After blogging for the last five years, I've learned a thing or three about time management. In this episode, learn seven ways to better manage your time as a content creator with a full-time job. After this episode, listen to Episode 43: Side Hustling and Earning Outside of Your Nine...

Do you dream of writing a book? In this episode, I share the behind-the-scenes of my book writing process and the important lessons I've learned as a new author. From working with a small publishing house to self-publishing my second book, listen in as I share some of the strategies that have helped me become a better writer and sell more books. Grab a copy of " Affording Travel " on Amazon today!...

While a lot of people have been freaking out about the market declining, for the most part, I've kept calm, cool, and collective. In this bonus episode, I share my reaction to seeing my personal rate of return nose-dive by 20% this last quarter (January to March 2020). Update August 2021: I'm currently learning how to trade stocks by taking Teri Ijeoma's signature Trade and Travel course which is...

In this episode, Acquania Escarne and I discuss Vanguard's coronavirus market volatility research report which found that although trading among U.S. individual investors increased during the pandemic, the majority of investors are "staying the course" and not trading in response to the market decline. In this episode learn why it's important to stay consistent in your investment strategy, especia...