Unlock your creativity through travel! Madeline Becker Hamilton, Ivy City Co. Chief Marketing Officer, joins Courtney and Carley and inspires the Hey, Sisterhood community to take a trip, learn something new, strengthen relationships, be spontaneous, pack essentials and enjoy all the benefits of adventuring. Madeline is passionate about discovering the world as she is also a Service Expedition Coordinator for Somewhere Devine! Spark the fire within to see the world in this first episode in the 4-part vacation-ready series, airing April 2022. Call to action, referenced links/accounts, and show timeline are below.
Call to action:
“Once a year go somewhere new you've never been before. It doesn't have to be far. It doesn't have to be expensive. Just put yourself in a new environment and it will be amazing! My challenge for you is to make a plan for what that trip is going to be for you this year.” - Madeline Becker Hamilton
Referenced links:
Connect with Madeline!
Connect with Hey, Sister!
Madeline’s Favorite Travel Resources
Show timeline:
0:00 Introduction of episode and guest
2:45 Why traveling is important: “traveling is the only thing you can buy that makes you richer”
4:10 How traveling inspires us: it takes courage to travel, example of traveling to NY with Ivy City Co.
8:00 Strengthening relationships: breaking through barriers with family, example of mother/daughter trip to Japan
9:50 Including sparks of creativity in travel: don’t over-plan, leave room for spontaneity, example of the “deer town” in Japan
12:05 Courtney’s example of planning to be spontaneous with her husband
14:45 Packing essentials: fanny pack, lightweight dress, 2 pairs of shoes, wired headphones
18:00 Traveling tips and tricks: where to book flights and rental cars (links above), rolling clothes, flexibility mindset, favorite places to travel (Japan and Charleston, South Carolina)
21:00 Call to Action, contact information, conclusion, outtakes
