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The Trip That Changed MeCharleston with Lisette Austin: DNA travel, family reunions, and the challenges of tracing Black genealogy in AmericaThis week Esme is speaking with Lisette Austin, host of the award-winning podcast, The Globetrotter Lounge, which features diverse women sharing their most creative ways to travel. Lisette is best known for her travel hacking expertise – skills she shares in her online course, "Jetset 101: Becoming a Travel Hacker" – but it's her personal passion for DNA travel that she is sharing with us today. Lisette is an adoptee from Seattle, who, with the help of consumer DNA testing, managed to track down her birth parents. The experience of delving into her roots inspired Lisette to explore her family geography, traveling to t...2023-06-2951 min
The Globetrotter LoungeEp 58 | Nisreene Atassi: Out Travel the SystemIn this episode I talk with Nisreene Atassi, Senior Director of Global Communications at Expedia, and host of the Expedia podcast, Out Travel the System. Nisreene shares what sparked her love of travel, how she ended up living in Dubai, information about the Out Travel the System podcast and much more. She also talks about why she values and encourages heritage travel, and shares resources and tips to help you successfully navigate travel during a pandemic.You can learn more about Nisreene Atassi through her podcast, and follow her on Instagram and Twitter.Visit my...2021-11-0538 min
The Globetrotter LoungeEp 57 | Solo Episode: Traveling My RootsAlthough I planned to end the Globetrotter Lounge podcast at the end of last year, some personal events over the last year inspired me to produce one more, final season. I share what led me to that decision, and give a preview of upcoming guests and topics. I also announce my new podcast project, Traveling My Roots, which will document my travels to where my adoptive and biological ancestors are from. Along the way I will explore Black history, the immigrant experience, the complexities of adoption and being biracial – and ultimately my own identity.Visit my website to...2021-10-2224 min
My Bloody HellNavigating Perimenopause and Grief: Lisette‘s StoryOn episode number five of the podcast, my guest is Lisette Austin. Lisette is a 51-year-old woman who identifies as Black and biracial. She lives in Seattle with her husband and 20-year-old son. On the show, Lisette shares her experiences navigating grief - after the death of her father - and perimenopause simultaneously.
Despite the very serious nature of her experiences, Lisette shares her journey with passion and enthusiasm, and is eager to pass on the wisdom she has gleaned from her still-evolving menopause journey.
Lisette is a travel podcaster and award travel expert. She...2021-10-1333 min
The Thought Card: Smart Travel Tips and Travel Hacking For Financially Savvy Travelers59. Saving $110,000 In Travel Costs Travel Hacking with Lisette AustinLisette 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 obtain financial freedom through points and miles, and how racking up millions of airline miles and hotel points has contributed to her traveling to over 26 countries and 157 cities. ...2020-11-1930 min
The Globetrotter LoungeEp 55 | Robin Little Wing Sigo: Indigenous Political TravelerMeet traveler, friend and former colleague Robin Little Wing Sigo, a member of the Suquamish Tribe. Her community is located near Seattle, in fact the city itself was named after famous Suquamish leader Chief Seattle. Robin is Director of the Suquamish Foundation, sits on Tribal Council, and travels frequently to represent her community. Robin talks about her childhood, what led her into political work and travel, about the annual Tribal Canoe Journeys and more. She also shares about her international trips, that time she hugged President Obama, and why home is still her favorite place on Earth....2020-09-2559 min
The Globetrotter LoungeEp 54 | Kim Haas: Afro-Latino TravelI talk with Kim Haas, Executive Producer, host and creator of the new PBS travel series Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas. The series celebrates the historical and cultural contributions of Latin America’s African descendants in countries like Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic and Mexico. Kim talks about what sparked her love of travel and languages, her work in Spanish media, and what led her to create the show. She also shares how she overcame funding challenges, how she’s navigating the pandemic, and how travel has changed her.You can learn more about Kim and...2020-09-1143 min
The Globetrotter LoungeEp 53 | Sierra Redmond: Military Family TravelMeet Sierra Redmond, military spouse and creator of the Daily Impressions Lifestyle blog. She created her blog to encourage military families to travel and explore from wherever they are stationed. She also hopes to inspire families in general - providing information and tips about accessible domestic and international travel. Sierra shares what sparked her wanderlust, what military family life is like, and why being in the military can offer unique travel opportunities. She also talks about traveling during the pandemic, including an extended road trip, flying and hotel stays.You can find out more about Sierra via h...2020-08-2836 min
The Globetrotter LoungeEp 52 | Alison Van Dusen: Nomadic Park Ranger & World TravelerI talk with Alison Van Dusen, a backcountry park ranger who has worked in 20 U.S. National Parks over the last 28 years. In between seasonal work, she lives as a nomad and travels around the world – often doing volunteer service work. She has been to at least 30 countries on six continents, and even spent 2 summers working in the South Pole.Alison shares what sparked her love of travel, how she became a park ranger, and why she started traveling internationally. She also shares amazing stories, tips for volunteering abroad, and how she’s navigating the pandemic.Lea...2020-08-1445 min
The Globetrotter LoungeEp 51 | Petronella Lugemwa: International Wedding PhotographyMeet Petronella Lugemwa, founder of Petronella Photography, an award-winning international wedding photography studio that specializes in multicultural and interracial couples. Based in New York, her work has taken her around the world and has been featured in Essence magazine, Martha Stewart Weddings and more. Petronella shares what sparked her wanderlust, how she got into wedding photography, and some favorite travel adventures. She also talks about navigating the pandemic and the current focus on anti-racism.You can find out more about Petronella on her website, and say hi to her on Instagram, Facebook and/or Twitter....2020-07-3135 min
The Globetrotter LoungeEp 50 | Valerie Stimac: Astrotourism and Space TourismI talk with Valerie Stimac, a travel writer who specializes in astrotourism and space tourism. She is creator of the travel blog Valerie & Valise, and the Space Tourism Guide website, which focuses on all things space-related. A regular contributor to Forbes and Lonely Planet, she is author of the book Dark Skies: A Practical Guide to Astrotourism, published in September 2019. Valerie shares what sparked her love of travel, how she became an astrotourism expert, and why this type of travel still works during a pandemic. She offers useful insights, tips and resources during this fascinating and timely conversation.2020-07-1748 min
The Globetrotter LoungeEp 49 | Liz Warner: Travel & Fundraising Via International MarathonsI talk with Liz Warner, an inspiring traveler and runner. In early 2019, Liz launched Run to Reach, an 18-month fundraising campaign to run 30 marathons in 30 countries before turning 30. Her goal was to raise money to support local women-empowerment organizations in each country. We talked only a few days after she successfully completed her project. Liz shares what sparked her love of travel, why she started running, and what inspired her to create Run to Reach. She also shares some challenges, and how this unique experience has changed her.You can find out more about Liz on the...2020-06-2642 min
The Nav.it PodcastNav.ing a Path to F.R.E.E. (Financially Resilient, Empowered Early) with Lisette AustinAnd just like that, Lisette is back!
Free is a weighted word these days. The financial world often cites financial freedom as the ability to live without ties to a 9-5. That's not exactly a realistic goal for many of us- nor would we want it to be. Instead, we want to learn how to become financially resilient so we can live life on our terms, in a career we love. No one knows how to Nav. a path to our type of financial F.R.E.E.dom better than Lisette.
Tune in to lea...2020-06-2346 min
The Globetrotter LoungeEp 48 | Nour Brahimi: First Female Algerian Travel VloggerI talk with Nour Brahimi, the first female Algerian travel vlogger. In 2019, Africa Youth Awards named her one of the 100 most influential young Africans. Later that year, she was nominated as Algeria's best Instagrammer and YouTuber of 2019. Nour shares how and why she started traveling, the challenges of being a female travel content creator in a male dominated industry, and some of her favorite travel experiences. She also shares a story from a recent trip to Latvia that restores faith in humanity and basic kindness.Say hi to Nour on YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and Tik Tok.2020-06-1233 min
The Globetrotter LoungeEp 47 | Kylee Nelson: Travel Nurse & Solo TravelerIn this episode I talk with Kylee Nelson, a Neonatal Infant Care Unit travel nurse and solo traveler. She is the creator of the Passports and Preemies blog, which provides travel tips, resources and inspiration for nurses and travelers. She also provides one-on-one mentoring. Kylee shares what sparked her love of travel, how she made the leap from staff to travel nursing, why she loves solo travel and how it helps her prevent burnout. Kylee also shares some great travel stories, including a very expensive mistake she made early on.You can find out more about Kylee...2020-05-2942 min
The Globetrotter LoungeEp 46 | Lori Tharps: Identity, Race & Academic TravelIn this episode I talk with Lori L. Tharps, a writer, academic and podcaster who explores identity, race and culture. An avid traveler, she is the author of the award-winning memoir, Kinky Gazpacho: Life, Love & Spain. She is also creator of the My American Meltingpot podcast and blog. Lori shares about her early travel experiences (including study abroad), her career and focus on multiculturalism, and her intimate relationship with Spain. She also talks about sabbaticals as a way to travel, and why she wants her kids to experience life overseas.Be sure to check out Lori's blog...2020-05-151h 06
The Globetrotter LoungeEp 45 | Anjali Desai: Global Health TravelerTo kick off Season 3, I talk with Anjali Desai, an avid traveler and global health professional who has 40 countries under her belt. She is the Director of Strategy at Panorama, an action-tank that works to solve pressing global problems. She leads a team focused on outbreak preparedness and the COVID-19 pandemic. Anjali talks about what sparked her love of travel, where her studies and career have taken her around the world, and her work addressing the current global health crisis. She also thinks about how we can support those who depend on tourism to survive.You can s...2020-05-0141 min
The Globetrotter LoungeEp 43 | Lola Akinmade Åkerström: Exploring Cultures through Travel Photography & WritingMeet Lola Akinmade Åkerström, Nigerian-born travel photographer and writer whose award-winning work regularly appears in National Geographic, BBC, Travel + Leisure, Forbes, The Guardian and more. She is the author of the award-winning book Due North and bestselling book LAGOM: Swedish Secret of Living Well. She is editor-in-chief of Slow Travel Stockholm and founder of NordicTB Collective, which brings together the top professional travel bloggers and digital storytellers from Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, and Iceland. She is also a sought-after and inspiring keynote speaker.Lola shares what ignited her passion for exploring cultures, what brought her from Nig...2019-12-1234 min
The Globetrotter LoungeEp 39 | Debbie Arcangeles: Living a Nomad Podcaster LifeI talk with location-independent traveler and podcaster Debbie Arcangeles. As the host of The Offbeat Life Podcast, Debbie interviews fearless nomads who have ditched conventional lifestyles to live their best life. From backpacking single mothers to prominent travel bloggers, her guests share their passions, struggles and how they make traveling full-time work. Debbie shares what sparked her love of travel, the twist and turns of her career journey, and how she was able to start podcasting full-time. She also shares how travel has changed her life, and why it’s worth diving into the places that scare you....2019-11-0736 min
The Globetrotter LoungeEp 37 | Danielle Desir: Making Travel a Financial PriorityI talk with financially savvy traveler Danielle Desir, host of The Thought Card, an award winning travel finance blog and podcast. She is also founder of the WOC Podcasters community, which supports over 2100 women of color from 50+ countries. Danielle shares how she started traveling internationally (26 countries and counting), how she kept travel a financial priority while paying off student loans and buying a house, and her favorite travel resources and budget strategies. She also shares about becoming a podcaster, and most recently, a book author.You can find out more about Danielle on her website, The Thought...2019-10-1036 min
The Globetrotter LoungeEp 36 | Caitlin Blythe: Turning Wanderlust into a Travel BusinessI talk with Caitlin Blythe, an entrepreneur who turned her passion for travel into a thriving business. In 2017 she launched Waypoint Goods, selling her signature travel scarf, and eventually left her full-time architecture job to create a completely new lifestyle. Caitlin shares her early experiences with international and solo travel, what led her to start her business and how being an entrepreneur has brought more travel into her life. She and her husband have also created a fun way to travel more domestically.Say hi to Caitlin on Instagram or Facebook.Visit my website to...2019-09-2736 min
The Globetrotter LoungeEp 31 | Summer Slevin: Traveling the United States National ParksI talk with Summer Slevin who is visiting every national park in the United States while living in a van. She’s also the creator and host of the Nat Park Stories podcast. I met Summer at the 2018 Women in Travel Summit in Quebec City - when she was starting her quest to fall back in love with America. She shares how she embarked on her journey, what life in a van is like, great stories about the parks and people she’s met along the way and so much more. And there’s a guest appearance from her dog, R...2019-07-1141 min
The Globetrotter LoungeEp 28 | Reyna Walters-Morgan: Eliminating Barriers to TravelIn this episode, I interview Reyna Walters-Morgan, traveler, attorney, and podcaster with 34 countries (and counting) under her belt. As producer and host of the Travel Quips Podcast, she explores the latest in travel trends, opinions, etiquette and advice. She created her podcast in hopes of encouraging people to travel more and hate less. Reyna shares why she started traveling, the life-changing event that sparked her wanderlust, and her goal of helping eliminate travel barriers for others. And all in the back of a car, no less.Say hi to Reyna on Instagram @travelquips or check out her...2019-05-2444 min
The Globetrotter LoungeEp 25 | Nubia Younge: Sharing Her Chronicles of Living AbroadFor episode 25, I talk with Nubia Younge, entrepreneur, mother and founder of the Chronicles Abroad podcast. Born and raised in Boston, MA, Nubia was bit by the travel bug in 2011 when she set out on a 14 day European vacation. She spent the next six years traveling to 35 countries, while being a single mom, working full time and going to school part-time.In early 2017 she decided to donate all of her belongings and pack a suitcase to go see the world…and now lives in Chiang Mai, Thailand. During our conversation, Nubia shares the ups and downs of he...2019-04-1256 min
The Nav.it PodcastNav.ing the Travel Reward Credit Card System: Jet Set LisetteCo-Host Erin Papworth turns the tables on Host Lisette Austin (a.k.a Jet Set Lisette) interviewing her about her experiences nav.ing travel reward credit card systems, resulting in saving over $100K in travel costs. Lisette shares about what travel hacking is, how she's managed to maximize credit card sign up bonuses without damaging her credit score or going into debt, and offers tips to those who want to get started doing the same.
What You'll Learn
- What travel hacking is
- How she started using credit card sign up bonuses as...2019-04-0427 min
The Globetrotter LoungeEp 18 | Jess Sanchez: Traveling Full-Time with her Jetsetting FamilyIn episode 18 I speak with Jess Sanchez of The Jetsetting Family. She and her husband Rod sold everything, quit their jobs and embarked on a life of full-time travel with their two young children Santi (5 years old) and Nora (2 years old). Since launching in June 2018, they've traveled to the Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam. Their blog, YouTube channel and podcast chronicle their adventures, providing inspiration and resources for other families who hope to do the same.Jess shares how she and Rod made their goal a reality, how they currently support themselves financially, and what l...2018-10-2546 min
Travel Quips PodcastTravel Hacking with Jet Set LisetteOn this episode of the Travel Quips Podcast, Reyna Simone interviews her new travel bestie, Lisette Austin, also known as Jet Set Lisette. Lisette discusses travel hacking for airline miles and hotel points, dispels myths about travel hacking, and provides tips for getting the most miles for your buck! You can find Jet Set Lisette at https://jetsetlisette.com. Here is the link to her Jet Set 101 Travel Hacking course: https://courses.jetsetlisette.com/p/jet-set-101/ Globetrotter Lounge Podcast: https://jetsetlisette.com/category/globetrotter-lounge-podcast/ *********************************************************************************** OTHER RESOURCES: HURRICANE FLORENCE RELIEF 2018-10-0428 min