Bryn Elise (@bryn.elise), a pioneering health and beauty tourism content creator, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss how medical tourism is revolutionizing healthcare accessibility. In this episode, Bryn shares her journey from getting a $25 tattoo in Colombia to building a platform that's garnered over 100 million views, including her viral Turkey hospital experience where she received a comprehensive health checkup for just $810 that would cost $10,000+ in America. Host Ross Borden explores Bryn's evolution from side-hustle content creator to medical tourism expert, diving into the shocking price disparities in global healthcare, the quality of international medical facilities, and the launch of her new venture awaymore.com. Bryn offers behind-the-scenes insights about vetting international clinics and turning down lucrative sponsorships to maintain content integrity, plus practical advice on how listeners can combine medical needs with dream vacations. Whether you're frustrated with healthcare costs or simply interested in maximizing travel value, this conversation delivers an eye-opening perspective on accessing world-class healthcare while actually saving money.
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00:00 - Introduction to Bryn Elise
01:05 - Platform Overview: Health & Beauty Tourism
02:25 - Origin Story: From Side Hustles to Medical Tourism
03:57 - Hair Extensions in Turkey: The $4,000 vs $500 Story
05:24 - Why Turkey Excels at Hair Treatments
07:23 - The Viral Hospital Video: Full Body Checkup in Turkey
09:45 - Getting Permission to Film at Turkish Hospital
11:28 - Walking Through the Complete Medical Checkup
13:19 - Cost Comparison: $810 vs $10,000+ in the US
14:11 - Going Mega Viral: 30+ Million Views
17:05 - Why US Healthcare is Broken
18:55 - Country Specializations for Medical Tourism
21:24 - Launching WayMore.com: The New Platform
22:20 - Dermatology and AI Skin Scans in London
25:49 - Beauty Tourism: From Hair to Plastic Surgery
28:35 - Building a Creator Business
31:07 - Life as Full-Time Digital Nomads
32:39 - Top Countries for Medical Tourism
34:18 - Cost Comparisons: IVF and Dental Work
37:57 - Living Without US Health Insurance
39:22 - Where to Find Bryn Online
39:48 - Three-Country Passport Question
40:10 - Closing & Credits
