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Brooke Schoenman: Her Packing List Founder
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Girl about the Globe
#107: Interview With Brooke From Her Packing List
Welcome to episode 107 of the Girl about the Globe podcast. In this episode, I’m joined by Brooke Schoenman from the popular website Her Packing List to discuss packing light and share her new Handbag Packing Masterclass. If you’ve ever wanted to save yourself money from baggage fees airlines, this episode is for you. Get $30 discount off the packing course until the 30th April 2023! Use the code: GATGSPECIAL to get the discount. Brooke also mentions Splice Clothing in the interview. She recommends them for reversible clothing.
2023-05-01
21 min
The Erica James Travel Show
#28: Her Packing List with Brooke Schoenman
In this episode, I talk to Brooke Schoenman. She is the creator of Her Packing List, a resource for female travel gear and packing advice. Support the showContact Erica James Follow me and tag me on Instagram at @EJtheTravelDiva Tweet me at @EJtheTravelDiva Follow me on TikTok at @EJtheTravelDiva Join my Podcast Community here
2021-02-01
45 min
The UnPacking List
#16 - What Your Enneagram Type Says About Your Packing Style
Have you ever wondered why you struggle to pack a bag without packing list approval from a friend? Or maybe why you absolutely MUST find space in your luggage for souvenirs while other people could care less? Well it could have something to do with your Enneagram type! If you don't know what the Enneagram is, it's basically a personality mapping system with 9 main types based on views of how the world works. And, personally, I think it's pretty darn accurate! In this episode, Emily Wei...
2021-01-07
1h 20
The UnPacking List
#15 - How to Be a Bunny Mom for the First Time
It's not easy to be a pet parent when you love to travel. It's also not easy being a bunny mom for the first time - because there's so much you need to know about these little creatures that just might not expect! That's why I'm sharing some insights into my life with my rabbit, Sherlock Bunz. In this episode, Emily Weiblen interviews me about the intricacies of pet rabbit care, as well as some insights into how that can affect your travel life. Can you travel with a bunny? And how do you find a qualified...
2020-12-03
48 min
The UnPacking List
#14 - How to Be a Traveling Tarot Reader
For this episode, I interview Elyse Sharkasi of Fairhaven Tarot. Elyse is a professional tarot reader who often blends her work with travel. So I invited Elyse for a chat all about being a traveling tarot reader, tarot reading in general, and even some of the travel experiences she had that were enhanced by pulling cards at famous destinations. This topic might not be directly up your alley of interest, but I'm hoping it helps to get you considering ways that you, too, can blend work and travel. Visit...
2020-10-08
56 min
The UnPacking List
#13 - How to Radically Increase Your Travel Fund - Part 2
We're continuing our conversation from last episode where Emily and I discuss ways you can put more money into your travel fund! This week, we're touching on points number 5 and 6 - both of which are my favorites! Taking up a side hustle and learning to make more intentional purchases will easily make big changes to your money-saving efforts. Check out the show notes on https://herpackinglist.com
2020-09-24
00 min
The UnPacking List
#12 - How to Radically Increase Your Travel Fund - Part 1
We all want more money in the travel fund - or just more money to pay off debt - which is why Emily and I decided to have a good chat about the topic. We break down 6 sure-fire ways to put more money in the travel fund and to keep it there! But we talked so long (typical us!), I've actually broken it up into 2 episodes, with Part 1 featuring the first 4 tips and Part 2 featuring the rest in the next episode. Today's episode covers some of our favorite tips including setting clear, defined goals that p...
2020-09-16
00 min
The UnPacking List
#11 - How to Downsize Your Handbag
"Never date a girl who carries a tiny purse or even worse no purse at all. She doesn't need you or anything else to survive." -Cletus Van Damme I've come across this quote several times in the past year or so while researching minimalism and downsizing luggage, and every time I see it, I think of my friend Ange. Angela Corbett lives in Sydney and is a good pal of mine. Due to a variety of circumstances over the past 1.5 years, she has been able to downsize her beloved, slouchy, oversized...
2020-09-08
00 min
The UnPacking List
#10 - How to Pack More Productively with Splice Clothing
Wouldn't it be so much easier to pack for a trip if one shirt actually turned into two, or three, or even four different versions? Enter Splice Clothing - a small business focusing on reversible travel clothing that is designed to do just that! In this episode, I speak to Splice Clothing's founder, Ashly Ryan, on the whole process of building her business from start to finish. Learn about the current Splice Clothing range and some insight into what's on the horizon. Plus, here my mini-review of two Splice Clothing items! ...
2020-09-01
00 min
The UnPacking List
#9 - How to Be More Productive, Happy & Creative
People who are addicted to travel inherently bask in the benefits of taking trips to foreign lands. But... did you know there are studies and research that back up all the good things travel does to us and for us? In this episode, I explore the benefits we experience in our normal lives if we travel, and I also explore ways we can get those same benefits without needing to take an international trip (or any trip at all!). By honing in on these points, we can improve our non-travel lives and take...
2020-08-18
00 min
The UnPacking List
#8 - How to Combat Decision Fatigue
Have you noticed that when it comes to eating healthy, you tend to struggle more in the evening? Do you often not feel happy after choosing an item off of Amazon, even though there were dozens of options and colors and styles on offer? Or, maybe you often find yourself throwing extra items into your suitcase the night before a trip even though you know - deep down - they probably aren't really needed? The reason behind all of these scenarios can be attributed to decision fatigue. It's a syndrome impacting your daily...
2020-08-11
00 min
The UnPacking List
#7 - How to Use Your Monthly Cycle to Be More Productive
If you're like most women I know, you probably glide through life trying to give your period, and all the things associated with it, as little attention as possible. In fact, you probably try to pretend it doesn't affect you at all. But by ignoring your monthly cycle and hormonal fluctuations, you might actually be ignoring the power that can help you to do more in your life... by doing less. I am joined for this chat by Emily Weiblen, and we explore all the ways we can use our hormones to our advantage - in work, h...
2020-08-04
00 min
The UnPacking List
#6 - How to Pack a Light and Versatile Wardrobe
A self-proclaimed ultralight packer, Rosaleen Trambley has her packing down to a science. She works off a master packing list and follows a packing light philosophy that results in her packing school-sized backpacks for trips of any length. And in that process, she has figured out the key to packing a light and versatile wardrobe that works for her and her active - yet refined - travel style. If you are looking for tips and tricks to make your travel wardrobe both smaller and more versatile, this is the...
2020-07-28
00 min
The UnPacking List
#5 - How to Build a Minimal Wardrobe at Home
Last week, we helped you clean out your closet. This week, we're setting you down the path to building a more minimal wardrobe at home! Why? Because this sort of decluttering and minimizing frees you from clutter stress, helps you combat decision fatigue, and it even helps you when trying to pack for your trips down the road! Learn my recommended tactic for building your minimal wardrobe, but also learn a fallback method in case you don't have the time to plan at the moment. Plus, get 7 considerations that will help you build the most...
2020-07-21
00 min
The UnPacking List
#4 - How to Clean Out Your Closet
When was the last time you cleaned out your closet? Like reallllyyy cleaned it out? I teamed up with Emily Weiblen again to talk all things decluttering your closet. Why? Because I am a firm believer that if you learn to live with a smaller wardrobe at home, it will be easier (and less stressful!) to pack lighter on future trips! How do you keep track of what you actually wear? How do you part with sentimental items? And how do you keep it all tight and tidy once you've purged? We cover...
2020-07-14
00 min
The UnPacking List
#3 - How to Wear 1 Dress for 100 Days
Could you wear the same dress for 100 days in a row? Elizabeth McCarthy could - and she did - for 103 days to be exact. What better way to get value out of your new clothing item than to wear it on repeat for nearly a third of the year? In this chat, we explore the reasoning behind this experiment, as well as the implications on her daily wardrobe, the impact on her travel wardrobe, the details of the dress itself, and what this might mean in terms of sustainability. In other words: It's a good...
2020-07-07
00 min
The UnPacking List
#2 - How to Bite Into the Plant-Based Lifestyle
Diana Edelman of VegansBaby.com had a life-changing experience while traveling and volunteering at an elephant sanctuary several years ago. This adventure inspired her mission to make veganism more accessible - whether traveling or at home. In this episode, we discuss the vegan trend, the ins and outs of traveling as a vegan, and all the baby steps you can take to introduce more plant-based products into your diet. Because the vegan lifestyle is about more than what you eat. It improves your body's health, impacts the health of the planet, and provides kindness to...
2020-07-07
00 min
The UnPacking List
How to Baby Step Your Way to Low Waste Living with Emily Weiblen
Minimalism and lower waste living go hand-in-hand with traveling and packing light. When I mentioned to Emily Weiblen that we wanted to explore these topics, she had so much good and practical insight to share that I invited her to have a chat. In this episode, Emily and I discuss easy and practical ways to work towards a lower waste lifestyle, like building small habits and integrating the right products into your life that can help you on your journey. Find the episode's show notes on Her Packing List.com. Check out Emily's Etsy Shop: EmmaLeeLouDesigns.etsy.com
2020-06-16
00 min
The HPL Podcast: Smarter Packing + Confident Travel | Female Travel Gear | Trip Planning
[015] Packing One Bag, Under 10 Pounds, to Costa Rica with Gena Urowsky
Packing carry-on only can be a challenge on its own, but to do that and under 10 pounds is a packing achievement. Gena Urowsky was inspired after reading a post by Tim Ferriss on his packing tips and proceeded to venture to Costa Rica with just a school backpack. We talk about her achievement, regrets and tips in this episode.
2015-10-14
00 min
The HPL Podcast: Smarter Packing + Confident Travel | Female Travel Gear | Trip Planning
[014] Ask HPL: How Do I Plan a Multi-Country Trip Itinerary?
Abby is unsure of how to go about planning her upcoming trip itinerary when she cannot find any sample itineraries online. This answer could easily take an hour to answer, but instead I give her a few quick tips that can guide her along in planning her multi-country trip itinerary. Plus, an extra resource of where you can ask other female travelers for travel tips.
2015-10-07
00 min
The HPL Podcast: Smarter Packing + Confident Travel | Female Travel Gear | Trip Planning
[013] The Re-Entry Process After a Big Trip with Brianne Miers
When you go away on a longer adventure, coming back home can be tough. You may have changed, but the world you knew before has chugged along as normal- and friends have even gotten used to not having you around. Readjustment to the daily grind can take a lot more effort than expected, and your family might not understand. We discuss the struggles of the re-entry process in this episode with Brianne Miers, along with her best insight for preparing for this difficult part of travel.
2015-09-23
00 min
The HPL Podcast: Smarter Packing + Confident Travel | Female Travel Gear | Trip Planning
[012] Feeling Like a Backpacker Fraud
Can you wear a backpack on your travels if you’re not doing stereotypical backpacker things? We had a reader voice her concerns a while back, and it got me to thinking that others might be in the same boat of apprehension and worry. Let us talk about what is important when choosing your luggage when you travel.
2015-09-16
00 min
The HPL Podcast: Smarter Packing + Confident Travel | Female Travel Gear | Trip Planning
[011] New Zealand for 6 Months with Just 3000 Euro with Irene Broer
Strapped for cash but want to see the world? There are ways you can cut costs and get a real cultural experience in the process, and we explore one of those options in this episode. Irene Broer was able to spend 6 full months in New Zealand with just 3000 Euro. Find out how.
2015-09-09
00 min
The HPL Podcast: Smarter Packing + Confident Travel | Female Travel Gear | Trip Planning
[010] Ask HPL: Do I Pack an Umbrella or Waterproof Jacket?
When traveling to destinations that tend to get more rain, is it wise to pack an umbrella? Is packing a rain jacket any better in terms of packing light? We discuss these travel rain gear dilemmas in this episode, and even touch on what I tend to pack for rain protection when I travel.
2015-09-02
00 min
The HPL Podcast: Smarter Packing + Confident Travel | Female Travel Gear | Trip Planning
[009] Carry-On Only to Antarctica with Ali Garland
How does a 2-week cruise to Antarctica sound? Cold? How would you pack for that adventure with a couple of hot stops before and after? Ali Garland did just that all while going carry-on only. Have a listen for packing insights and highlights of a trip to Antarctica!
2015-08-26
00 min
The HPL Podcast: Smarter Packing + Confident Travel | Female Travel Gear | Trip Planning
[008] Ask HPL: How Do I Pack Bras When I Travel?
Bras were just not made for packing! This week on Ask HPL, our question comes from Tahni Hresko who is curious about the best way to pack bras so they don’t take up as much space, and do not get crushed in transit. To answer this Q, I discuss a number of points from how many bras to pack to the gear that can help keep it safe.
2015-08-19
00 min
The HPL Podcast: Smarter Packing + Confident Travel | Female Travel Gear | Trip Planning
[007] Managing 30 Days of Travel with a Full-Time Job with Katelyn Michaud
How do you balance your love of travel with a full-time job? Katelyn has mastered the art of maximizing her leave time so that her normal 10 days is spread across 30 days of travel throughout the year. Not too shabby! We also discuss work-life balance as well as long-term travel versus short trips.
2015-08-12
00 min
The HPL Podcast: Smarter Packing + Confident Travel | Female Travel Gear | Trip Planning
[006] Ask HPL: How Can I Hide Money When I Travel?
How do you keep your important items, like money and passport, safe when traveling? This week's Ask HPL question comes from Bethany Salvon, and to answer it, we investigate the different methods of stashing some cash; many of those tips can also be applied to passports, jewelry, credit cards and keys.
2015-08-05
00 min
The HPL Podcast: Smarter Packing + Confident Travel | Female Travel Gear | Trip Planning
[005] Oktoberfest for Female Travelers with Caroline Eubanks
Whether you want to experience the tradition of a world famous festival, or just because you love a good beer, a trip to Oktoberfest is on the itinerary. In this episode of The HPL Podcast, we chat with Caroline Eubanks about visiting Oktoberfest as a woman, including what to pack, how much money to budget, and other tips for making the most of the event.
2015-07-29
00 min
The HPL Podcast: Smarter Packing + Confident Travel | Female Travel Gear | Trip Planning
[004] Ask HPL: What Shoes for Work + Pleasure Trips?
Shoes are difficult to pack, and Holly is struggling especially with which ones to bring on trips that encompass both work and play. In this episode, I walk you through the necessary shoe options, along with the maybe pairs.
2015-07-22
00 min
The HPL Podcast: Smarter Packing + Confident Travel | Female Travel Gear | Trip Planning
[003] Learning from a Costly Packing Mistake
Long time Her Packing List reader, Julie, admits to a costly packing mistake after her first big adventure overseas. She’s never told anyone this story, until today… why? Because what she learned from the experience can help others become smarter packers and more confident travelers!
2015-07-13
00 min
The HPL Podcast: Smarter Packing + Confident Travel | Female Travel Gear | Trip Planning
[002] Ask HPL: How to Own Jet Lag
Jet lag can have disastrous effects on the enjoyment level of a trip, for at least the first few days. Preparing for travel with jet lag in mind can help to lessen its effects, which we explore in this episode of The HPL Podcast.
2015-07-13
00 min
The HPL Podcast: Smarter Packing + Confident Travel | Female Travel Gear | Trip Planning
[001] Experiencing the Extreme: Traveling Without Luggage with Theresa Christine
At Her Packing List, we talk a lot about packing light, packing your lightest bag, and taking only what you need when you travel. But could you travel with no luggage whatsoever? Could you go away with nothing but your purse? Theresa Christine, a freelance writer and the blogger behind Tremendous Times, explored this extreme, and what she learned might surprise you.
2015-07-10
00 min