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"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 Scotland through your headphones.  Listen to Wild For Scotland on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Tell Kathi that Danielle from The Thought Card Podcast sent you!  Website: www.wildforscotland.com Check out Kathi’s extensive list of Scotland itineraries, which covers well-known locations and many hidden gems discovered on her travels – no need to spend hours pouring over multiple blogs. When planning a Scotland trip, get the most important information in a condensed and easy-to-use format. Follow on Instagram: @wildforscotland Follow on Twitter: @wildforscotland

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, sit back and enjoy this Scotland travel episode. In this episode, we cover:  Best time to visit Scotland Ways to save money visiting Scotland Recommended Scotland road trips Day trips from Glasgow and Edinburgh, and so much more.  Kathi Kamleitner is a full-time travel blogger and podcaster based in Glasgow, Scotland. Originally from Vienna (Austria), Kathi moved to Scotland in 2013 for uni (university). She fell in love with the country and never left. Today, she runs a Scotland travel blog, plans bespoke itineraries for visitors from around the world, and tells immersive stories on her travel podcast, Wild for Scotland.  Check out Kathi’s extensive list of Scotland itineraries, which covers well-known locations and many hidden gems discovered on her travels – no need to spend hours pouring over multiple blogs. Get the most important information in a condensed and easy-to-use format. There’s a Whiskey Galore Scotland travel guide, Best of Scotland, Hidden West Coast Itinerary, and more.  Link to full show notes: https://thoughtcard.com/planning-a-trip-to-scotland/ My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers Grab a Scotland itinerary by Kathi - there are ten itineraries to choose from!  Get Outdoors 101 for confidently planning outdoor trips so you can have memorable experiences, unplug and de-stress.  Thrifty Traveler for finding cheap flights. Use the promo code ‘TC10’ for $10 off your first year.  CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.  Grants For Creators for finding grants and funding opportunities for creatives and small business owners.  Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.  Work With Me:  Need help growing and monetizing your podcast? Learn about my 1:1 podcast marketing coaching program. I help overworked and underfunded podcasters grow their audiences, improve their visibility and make money by implementing long-term growth strategies. Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.  Read My Books:  Affording Travel Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure  Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

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 podcast show notes: https://thoughtcard.com/enjoy-the-outdoors/ My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers Get Outdoors 101 for confidently planning outdoor trips so you can have memorable experiences, unplug and de-stress.  Thrifty Traveler for finding cheap flights. Use the promo code ‘TC10’ for $10 off your first year.  CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.  Grants For Creators for finding grants and funding opportunities for creatives and small business owners.  Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.  Work With Me:  Need help growing and monetizing your podcast? Learn about my 1:1 podcast marketing coaching program. I help overworked and underfunded podcasters grow their audiences, improve their visibility and make money by implementing long-term growth strategies. Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.  Read My Books:  Affording Travel Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure  Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

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 mission, I've launched a new podcast, "Women of Color Podcasters," which is now available on all podcasting platforms. "Women of Color Podcasters" is hosted and produced by Danielle Desir Corbett.  Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Or Any Podcast Player Although Women of Color host less than 29% of podcasts, we influence all aspects of the industry, from scripting to producing, technology development, and everything in between. Listen to "Women of Color Podcasters" to discover how we've seized opportunities and overcome challenges and the best advice for making it in the podcasting industry. In the first episode, Debbie Arcangeles, host of The Offbeat Life, shares how she quit her nine-to-five job after successfully monetizing her podcast through podcast sponsorships. Listen to Episode 1: How To Get Podcast Sponsorships and Attract Brands With Debbie Arcangeles  Join our private community -- WOC Podcasters Community!    Support this project by buying WOC Podcasters a coffee.     

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 funding your leave and designing what that looks like.  In this episode, I share how I saved to take maternity leave and how to plan for maternity leave while self-employed.   Work With Me:  Need help growing and monetizing your podcast? Learn about my 1:1 podcast marketing coaching program.  Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.    Read My Books:  Affording Travel Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure  Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

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. If you have dreams of starting a travel podcast, in this 2-hour workshop, I'll walk you through how to launch a show that stands out and what you need to grow long-term. Leave this session with a simple tech setup, a list of episodes you’re excited to produce, and a marketing plan that boosts discoverability from Day 1. Spots are limited to 20 guests so RSVP today.  Use the promo code “danielledesir” which gives you 15% off tickets – that’s promo code “danielledesir” for 15% off.  Get tickets to Women’s Travel Fest. Reach out to Danielle Desir Corbett for speaking opportunities: thethoughtcard@gmail.com.  Hire Danielle Desir Corbett for 1:1 podcast coaching.   

The world of points and miles isn’t always straightforward, but this episode will teach you how to easily optimize your points and miles game by earning bonus airline miles and hotel points throughout the year on everyday and travel purchases. If you are looking for easy ways to earn miles fast, here are (7) brand partnerships you should know about.  Link to episode: https://thoughtcard.com/points-hacking/ My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers Thrifty Traveler for finding cheap flights. Use the promo code ‘TC10’ for $10 off your first year.  CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.  Grants For Creators for finding grants and funding opportunities for creatives and small business owners.  Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.  Work With Me:  Need help growing and monetizing your podcast? Learn about my 1:1 podcast marketing coaching program. I help overworked and underfunded podcasters grow their audiences, improve their visibility and make more money by implementing long-term growth strategies. Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.  Read My Books:  Affording Travel Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure  Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

Whether you’re looking for inspiration or unsure which direction to take this year, this podcast episode offers 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/  My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers Thrifty Traveler for finding cheap flights. Use the promo code ‘TC10’ for $10 off your first year.  CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.  Grants For Creators for finding grants and funding opportunities for creatives and small business owners.  Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.  Work With Me:  Need help growing and monetizing your podcast? Learn about my 1:1 podcast marketing coaching program. I help overworked and underfunded podcasters grow their audiences, improve their visibility and make more money by implementing long-term growth strategies. Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.  Read My Books:  Affording Travel Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure  Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

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 of 20+ travel podcasts, head to my website and read the full blog post. Link to episode: https://thoughtcard.com/travel-podcasts/ About Our Sponsor Get free cheap flight alerts  for flights departing from the U.S. and Canada sent straight to your inbox – and if you want to access even more deals or want to be the first to know about points and miles sales or discounted business and first-class tickets, upgrade to Thrifty Traveler Premium. Use the promo code ‘TC10’ for $10 off your first year.  My Favorite Resources For Financially Savvy Travelers Thrifty Traveler for finding cheap flights. Use the promo code ‘TC10’ for $10 off your first year.  CardPointers for figuring out which credit card to use to maximize points and miles. Save 30% using our link.  Grants For Creators for finding grants and funding opportunities for creatives and small business owners.  Trade and Travel by Teri Ijeoma for learning how to trade in the stock market as a day trader or swing trader.  Work With Me:  Need help growing and monetizing your podcast? Learn about my 1:1 podcast marketing coaching program. I help overworked podcasters grow their audiences, improve their visibility and make more money by implementing long-term growth strategies. Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.  Read My Books:  Affording Travel Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure  Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

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 budget. In this episode learn how to take extended time off work to travel and pursue your personal goals while you’re in your prime, not in retirement.  Access the show notes here: https://thoughtcard.com/adult-gap-year-stephanie-perry/   Work With Me:  Need help growing and monetizing your podcast, learn about my 1:1 podcast marketing coaching program.  Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.    Read My Books:  Affording Travel Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure 

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 content since. She continues to earn six figures a year by occasionally updating old posts and reshooting older recipes. In this episode Jannese Torres-Rodriguez shares her journey from side hustler to entrepreneur. She shares how she makes six figures from a blog and other income sources.  Access the show notes here: https://thoughtcard.com/six-figure-food-blog/   Work With Me:  Need help growing and monetizing your podcast, learn about my 1:1 podcast marketing coaching program.  Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.    Read My Books:  Affording Travel Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure  Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

What if you can earn 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 before investing in the stock market.  Enroll in Teri Ijeoma's Trade and Travel course.  In this 8-week investing course, learn how to pick good companies, place a trade, manage risk, and more. This course shares everything Teri wishes she knew before trading, and it walks you through the seven steps she takes every time she places a trade. Also, here are the answers to the top questions about the course.  Access the show notes here: https://thoughtcard.com/teri-ijeoma-trade-and-travel/   Work With Me:  Need help growing and monetizing your podcast, learn about my 1:1 podcast marketing coaching program.  Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.    Read My Books:  Affording Travel Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure  Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

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 enjoy this episode? Let me know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It’ll take less than a minute.  Work With Me:  Need help growing and monetizing your podcast, learn about my 1:1 podcast marketing coaching program.  Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.  Read My Books:  Affording Travel Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure  Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir Link to episode: https://thoughtcard.com/2023-travel-trends/ 

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 this time of the year 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 planning a trip to New York City during the holidays, in this episode, I’m sharing Christmas things to do in NYC with a baby. Did you enjoy this episode? Let me know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It’ll take less than a minute.  Also, please take a moment to share what you’d like for us to cover next on the show. Request a podcast episode here.   Work With Me:  Need help growing and monetizing your podcast, learn about my 1:1 podcast marketing coaching program.  Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.    Read My Books:  Affording Travel Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure    Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir Link to episode: https://thoughtcard.com/christmas-things-to-do-in-nyc/

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. 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 episode? Let me know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It’ll take less than a minute.  Also, please take a moment to share what you’d like for us to cover next on the show. Request a podcast episode here. Work With Me:  Need help growing and monetizing your podcast, learn about my 1:1 podcast marketing coaching program.  Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.  Read My Books:  Affording Travel Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure  Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir Link to episode: https://thoughtcard.com/rakuten-cash-back/

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 episode, we cover:  What is a recession?  How long do recessions last? Are we in a recession?  Ways to financially prepare for a recession. Did you enjoy this episode? Let me know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It’ll take less than a minute.  Also, please take a moment to share what you’d like for us to cover next on the show. Request a podcast episode here. Work With Me:  Need help growing and monetizing your podcast, learn about my 1:1 podcast marketing coaching program.  Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.  Read My Books:  Affording Travel Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure  Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir Link to episode: https://thoughtcard.com/how-to-prepare-for-a-recession/

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 a taboo topic. In this episode, math coach Crystina Cardozo shares why you don't have to be good at math to manage your finances, ways to develop basic financial education skills, and tips for teaching children about money. So, what is financial literacy, and why is it important? Did you enjoy this episode? Let me know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It’ll take less than a minute.  Also, please take a moment to share what you’d like for us to cover next on the show. Request a podcast episode here. Work With Me:  Need help growing and monetizing your podcast, learn about my 1:1 podcast marketing coaching program.  Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.  Read My Books:  Affording Travel Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure  Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir

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 episode? Let me know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It’ll take less than a minute.  Also, please take a moment to share what you’d like for us to cover next on the show. Request a podcast episode here. Work With Me:  Need help growing and monetizing your podcast, learn about my 1:1 podcast marketing coaching program.  Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.  Read My Books:  Affording Travel Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure  Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir Link to episode: https://thoughtcard.com/road-trip-with-baby/ 

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 resource for inspiration and travel planning, unlocking local gems, tips, and perspectives. In this episode, discover reasons to use a guidebook when travel planning and how Moon Travel Guides helped me plan my first family road trip.  This episode is made possible by Moon Travel Guides, a travel guidebook publisher that covers road trips, national parks, and city travel worldwide. All thoughts and opinions shared in this episode are my own.  Did you enjoy this episode? Let me know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It’ll take less than a minute.  Also, please take a moment to share what you’d like for us to cover next on the show. Request a podcast episode here. Work With Me:  Need help saving for travel, leverage points, and miles to travel inexpensively, or finding cheap flights? Book a 1:1 money coaching session with Danielle Desir Corbett. Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.  Read My Books:  Affording Travel Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Iceland: Nature, Nurture & Adventure  Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir Link to episode: https://podcast.thoughtcard.com/moon-travel-guides/  

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 of the solution and ways you can make a difference by gardening, farming, or composting.  After listening to this episode, I hope you’ll consider how you can join the growing community of people working towards addressing climate change by leaning on your skills, talents, and interests.  This episode is made possible by The Wild Center in Tupper Lake, New York. All thoughts and opinions shared in this episode are my own.  Did you enjoy this episode? Let me know by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. It’ll take less than a minute.  Also, please take a moment to share what you’d like for us to cover next on the show. Request a podcast episode here. Work With Me:  Need help saving for travel, leverage points, and miles to travel inexpensively, or finding cheap flights? Book a 1:1 money coaching session with Danielle Desir Corbett. Email thethoughtcard@gmail.com for brand partnerships and business inquiries.  Read My Books:  Affording Travel Traveling With a Full-Time Job Managing Your Money As A New Homeowner  Follow on Twitter: @thethoughtcard Follow on Instagram: @thedanielledesir Link to episode: https://podcast.thoughtcard.com/climate-solutions-exhibit/