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The Artificial Intelligence Podcast
Interview #64 - Stefan Klopp, CTO at Matador Network

The Artificial Intelligence Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 20:18


Join Stefan Klopp, CTO at Matador Network and creator of Guide Geek, as he explores how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the travel industry. Stefan discusses the shift from traditional video-focused destination marketing to AI-powered trip planning. He reveals how Guide Geek evolved from a consumer chatbot on WhatsApp and Instagram into a B2B SaaS platform helping destination marketing organizations worldwide. Stefan addresses the challenges of AI-generated fake reviews, the anxiety-reducing benefits of having AI travel assistants in your pocket, and why destinations are eager to adopt AI despite concerns about hallucinations and incorrect information. He predicts that agentic AI will be the next breakthrough, creating autonomous travel concierges that can plan, book, and manage entire trips seamlessly.

Light Pollution News
April 2025: Shadow Cast!

Light Pollution News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2025 57:46 Transcription Available


This month's guests:Stephanie Vermillion, Travel Journalist and Author.Traci Cardinal, President of Dark Sky Ohio.Shane Ludtke, host of the Actual Astronomy Podcast.Bill's News Picks:China: Eerie jellyfish-like streetlight spotted in China, Stingers Hub. Dark Sky Week deemed dangerous, fails in North Dakota Senate, Jeff Beach, North Dakota Monitor. This New ‘Astro Trail' in Arizona Is Located in One of the ‘Astronomy Capitals of the World'—and Makes Stops at Observatories, State Parks, and More, Evie Charrick, Travel + Leisure. Inside the Private Astronomy Village Hidden in the Darkest Part of Georgia, Blake Guthrie, Matador Network. Commentary: A tale of two cities, Bob Yoesle, Columbia Gorge News. Subscribe:Apple PodcastSpotifyYoutubeTag Us and Share with a Friend:InstagramLinkedInTikTokFacebookConnect:Bill@LightPollutionNews.comJoin our Mailing ListSend Feedback Text to the Show!Support the showA hearty thank you to all of our paid supporters out there. You make this show possible. For only the cost of one coffee each month you can help us to continue to grow. That's $3 a month. If you like what we're doing, if you think this adds value in any way, why not say thank you by becoming a supporter! Why Support Light Pollution News? Receive quarterly invite to join as live audience member for recordings with special Q&A session post recording with guests. Receive all of the news for that month via a special Supporter monthly mailer. Satisfaction that your support helps further critical discourse on this topic. About Light Pollution News: The path to sustainable starry night solutions begin with being a more informed you. Light Pollution, once thought to be solely detrimental to astronomers, has proven to be an impactful issue across many disciplines of society including ecology, crime, technology, health, and much more! But not all is lost! There are simple solutions that provide for big impacts. Each month, Bill McGeeney, is joined by upwards of three guests to help you grow your awareness and understanding of both the challenges and the road to recovering our disappearing nighttime ecosystem.

All Things Overlanding Podcast
Overlanding Gear You Actually Need (And What to Skip!)

All Things Overlanding Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 32:15


Let's be honest—there's a ton of overlanding gear out there, but do you really need all of it? In this video, I break down the must-have essentials for overlanding and call out the gear that's just hype (or a total waste of money). Whether you're new to overlanding or looking to refine your setup, I'll help you figure out what's worth packing and what's better left behind.I've tested a lot of gear over the years, and I've learned what actually makes a difference when you're off the grid. From camping essentials to vehicle mods, I'll share the best gear to invest in and the overrated stuff that's not worth the weight or the cost.Based on this article from the Matador Network, check out the full episode for all the info and recommendations: https://matadornetwork.com/read/overlanding-gear/

Be Well Sis: The Podcast
Self Rediscovery with 12 Trips in 12 Months featuring Jen Ruiz

Be Well Sis: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024 30:23


Today's episode features Jen Ruiz, a full-time traveler and author, shares her experience of taking 12 trips in 12 months. She embarked on this journey as a way to celebrate her last year in her 20s and to break free from societal pressures. Throughout the year, she faced challenges and doubts, but also experienced transformation and self-discovery. Jen emphasizes the importance of being present and finding joy in every life stage. Guest Spotlight:Jen Ruiz is a lawyer turned travel blogger and author. She is a 3-time TEDx speaker and 2-time Readers' Favorite Award winner. Jen has been featured as a budget and solo travel expert by The Washington Post, Huffington Post, ABC News, Matador Network and Elite Daily. She was named "Top 40 Under 40" by the Naples Herald and aims help people fly for less and experience more.In this episode, we discussed:Embrace every life stage and find joy in the present moment.Solo travel allows for deeper connections with others and self-discovery.Appreciate the pros of your current life stage and make the most of it.Connect with Jen on Instagram, visit her website, and buy 12 Trips in 12 Months!Connect with me on socials- join the Be Well,Sis tribe on Instagram and YouTube!Want to get in touch? Maybe you have an AITA you need solving or a recommendation for On My Radar? Get in touch at hello@editaud.io with Be Well Sis in the subject line! Be Well Sis is hosted by Dr Cassandre Dunbar. The show is edited, mixed and produced by Megan Hayward and Reem Elmaghraby. Our Production Manager is Kathleen Speckert. Be Well Sis is an editaudio collaboration. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

While She's Away
49. Steps to Successfully Pivot Your Career to Remote Work with Sojourner White

While She's Away

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 52:31


In this episode of While She's Away, I chat Sojourner White about her journey from career confusion to traveling the world as a remote social worker! Sojourner shares how she switched to a remote social work role during the pandemic and the importance of always learning and being willing to fail.   Sojourner White is a remote social worker, award-winning travel journalist, and train travel queen. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin she has been a digital nomad, called Spain home as a study abroad student turned English teacher with the Fulbright Program, and spent a summer in Germany as an International Social Work graduate student intern. But now, through her platform Sojournies, she helps 9-5ers fulfill their career goals and bucket list dreams to bask in freedom and flexibility outside the office. Sojourner has been featured in Buzzfeed, PopSugar, The Matador Network, HuffPost, and Thrillist and written for Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Fodor's, Insider, Lonely Planet, Viator, and more.   We chat about juggling a 9-to-5 job with being a travel influencer, making the most of remote work, and dealing with cultural challenges abroad, especially as a black woman. Sojourner also honestly shares about her Fulbright experience in Northern Spain, the value of routines, and the peace she finds in train travel. Tune in to hear how Sojourner's curiosity has shaped her career and inspired others to go after their travel dreams!   Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," is for you, girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd!   Connect with me and Sojourner on social media: Sojournies Website Sojournies Instagram Sojournies Tiktok Sojournies Youtube While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok      Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership  Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads!     Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action  

While She's Away
49. Steps to Successfully Pivot Your Career to Remote Work with Sojourner White

While She's Away

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2024 53:45


In this episode of While She's Away, I chat Sojourner White about her journey from career confusion to traveling the world as a remote social worker! Sojourner shares how she switched to a remote social work role during the pandemic and the importance of always learning and being willing to fail. Sojourner White is a remote social worker, award-winning travel journalist, and train travel queen. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin she has been a digital nomad, called Spain home as a study abroad student turned English teacher with the Fulbright Program, and spent a summer in Germany as an International Social Work graduate student intern. But now, through her platform Sojournies, she helps 9-5ers fulfill their career goals and bucket list dreams to bask in freedom and flexibility outside the office. Sojourner has been featured in Buzzfeed, PopSugar, The Matador Network, HuffPost, and Thrillist and written for Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Fodor's, Insider, Lonely Planet, Viator, and more. We chat about juggling a 9-to-5 job with being a travel influencer, making the most of remote work, and dealing with cultural challenges abroad, especially as a black woman. Sojourner also honestly shares about her Fulbright experience in Northern Spain, the value of routines, and the peace she finds in train travel. Tune in to hear how Sojourner's curiosity has shaped her career and inspired others to go after their travel dreams! Connect with me and Sojourner on social media: Sojournies Website Sojournies Instagram Sojournies Tiktok Sojournies Youtube While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok    Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership  Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action  

Winging It Travel Podcast
Episode 150 with Ross Borden - Humble Beginnings at Matador Network to GuideGeek, the Future of Travel With AI

Winging It Travel Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2024 58:44


Hello, and welcome to Episode 150 with Ross Borden, the founder and CEO of Matador Network. First of all, thanks for joining me on this journey to the 150th guest episode; it has been unreal!So, what better way to finish the first 150 episodes than with a special episode with Ross, who has created one of the biggest online travel brands in Matador Network? Matador is the leading online travel publisher with over 140 million monthly video views. Fast Company has named it one of 2024's Most Innovative Companies for its groundbreaking use of AI to create the most accessible and accurate AI travel assistance, GuideGeek.In this episode, we will discuss Matador's humble beginnings at the top of a mountain in Peru, why Ross turned down a finance internship to work with a travel company in Kenya, how he befriended a travel agent in Madrid to travel Europe for free while improving the agent's sales, and one of his favourite experiences swimming with whales in Tonga.We discuss Matador Network's current trajectory with GuideGeek, the AI travel assistant. We talk about how AI can change travel in the future and why we should embrace it. Ross is currently one of the leading people in travel using AI. It is an episode combining wanderlust and an ambition to share amazing travel stories with the world (Matador Network). Not only will you be inspired to travel the world, but you will also be inspired to write that first travel blog or start that first travel podcast or YouTube channel. Whether Ross is talking about his dirtbag travel lifestyle in Peru or his vision for AI in travel, there is something for everyone in this conversation! Thanks, Ross, for coming on! Enjoy. Be inspired!Episode 150 Blog - www.wingingittravelpodcast.com/episodes/the-future-of-travel-ai-powered-solutions-for-a-seamless-journeyMatador NetworkWebsite - https://matadornetwork.comGuideGeek - https://guidegeek.comInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/matadornetwork/TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@matadornetworkRoss Borden LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-borden-768b242/Patreon Shout-OutThanks to Laura Hammond for supporting this podcast. She does so by purchasing a monthly membership on my Patreon. You can support me, too, by checking out the details below!Winging It Travel PodcastWebsite - https://www.wingingittravelpodcast.comWinging It Travel Podcast CreditsHost/Creator/Writer/Composer/Editor - James HammondProducer - James HammondPodcast Art Design - Swamp Soup Company - Harry UttonContact me - jameshammondtravel@gmail.com Social Media - follow me on:Instagram - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.instagram.com/wingingittravelpodcast/TikTok - wingingittravelpodcast - https://www.tiktok.com/@wingingittravelpodcastFacebook - Winging It Travel Podcast - https://www.facebook.com/jameshammondtravelReview - Please leave a review and rating wherever you get your podcasts!Support My Podcast - MembershipsPatreon - HereBuy Me A Coffee - HereSupport My Podcast - Affiliate Links If you click one of the below to book something, I get a tiny commission, which helps the podcast.Book Flights with Skyscanner - https://skyscanner.pxf.io/ZQ7b0XUse Revolut Travel Card - HereBook Your E-Sim With GigSky - gigsky.pxf.io/Qy7XAxBook Hostels With Hostelworld - HereBooking.com - Here Book Experiences With Viator - HereDiscovery Car Hire - HereBook Buses With Busbud - HereBook Trains With Trainline - Here Travel Insurance with SafetyWing - HereBook Flights With Expedia Canada - HereBook Accommodation With Vrbo - HereBooking Events With Ticketmaster - HereMerch Store - Here Buy my Digital Travel Planner - HereThanks for supporting me and the podcast! Happy travels and listening!Cheers, James.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/winging-it-travel-podcast--4777249/support.

Outdoors Radio with Dan Small
Show 1929: Time to plant fall food plots and deploy trail cameras for deer hunting. Walleyes are hitting on Castle Rock Lake. Let Guide Geek plan your outdoor adventures. Jeff is on vacation in Colorado. Dan is catching up on summer farm chores.

Outdoors Radio with Dan Small

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 50:00


Pappas Trading Post archery expert JC Chamberlin offers advice for planting fall food plots and announces Cuddeback trail camera specials. Guide Hunter Oehlert reports good action for walleyes, crappies and channel catfish on Castle Rock Lake and announces a special fishing outing for kids on August 24th.Ross Borden, founder and CEO of Matador Network, explains how his AI-based travel assistant, Guide Geek, can help plan detailed travel, hunting, fishing, camping outings and more.

Media in Minutes
Jori Ayers: Freelance Travel Writer as seen on Matador Network

Media in Minutes

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 24:16 Transcription Available


The power of travel and first experiences are the focus of today's Media in Minutes with Angela Tuell.  Listen as Jori Ayers shares her perspective and experiences.  Follow Jori's life and work here: https://msha.ke/joridelaineonline Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/the_real_ayers/  Grit Daily News: https://gritdaily.com/ Jori at Grit Daily News: https://gritdaily.com/?s=Jori+Ayers University of Tampa: https://www.ut.edu/ Matador Network: https://matadornetwork.com/ Food and Wine Festival: https://matadornetwork.com/read/best-restaurants-in-austin/ Seattle: https://matadornetwork.com/read/lotte-hotel-seattle/ Chicago:  https://matadornetwork.com/read/level-the-emily-chicago-hotels/ Scottsdale: https://matadornetwork.com/read/restaurants-bars-scottsdale-arizona/  Thank you for listening!  Please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to the Media in Minutes podcast here or anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-in-minutes/id1555710662  

Media in Minutes
Suzie Dundas: Assigning Editor at Matador Network, Contributing Editor at SFGate and Freelance Travel Writer

Media in Minutes

Play Episode Play 28 sec Highlight Listen Later Mar 7, 2024 32:17 Transcription Available


From politics and government to communications and marketing to adventure travel, Sci-Fi and natural mysteries, Suzie Dundas shares her vast array of experiences and knowledge with Angela in today's episode.Follow Suzie's life and work here: https://www.suziedundas.com/ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/hikeupyourskirt/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/suziedundas    LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/suziedundas SFGATE: https://www.sfgate.com/ Matador Network: https://matadornetwork.com/ University of Maryland: https://umd.edu/ The West Wing: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0200276/ George Washington University: https://www.gwu.edu/ State Department: https://www.state.gov/ Suzie at Matador Network: https://matadornetwork.com/author/suziedundas/ Suzie at SFGATE: https://www.sfgate.com/author/suzie-dundas/Google Flights: https://www.google.com/travel/flights Google Sheets: https://www.google.com/sheets/about/ Google Docs: https://www.google.com/docs/about/ Bigfoot: https://www.fodors.com/world/north-america/usa/california/experiences/news/photos/searching-for-sasquatch-10-places-in-northern-california-to-spot-bigfoot Live Aboard Dive Trip: https://www.tripsavvy.com/what-to-know-about-liveaboard-dive-trips-5189369 Rwanda: https://www.thrillist.com/travel/nation/rwanda-africa-safari-road-trip GuideGeek: https://guidegeek.com/                                                                                    Thank you for listening!  Please take a moment to rate, review and subscribe to the Media in Minutes podcast here or anywhere you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/media-in-minutes/id1555710662  

Lunch With Norm - The Amazon FBA & eCommerce Podcast
Game-Changing ravel Using AI w/ Ross Borden - Ep - 550 - Lunch With Norm

Lunch With Norm - The Amazon FBA & eCommerce Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 47:21


On today's Lunch With Norm, we are with the founder and CEO of Matador Network, Ross Borden! We discussed game-changing travel using AI. Find out how can AI help us plan travel.  Matador is the top-ranking travel brand on TikTok and its videos are viewed more than 140 million times per month.    This episode is brought to you by Post Purchase Pro   Post Purchase PRO specializes in helping Amazon sellers create more sales, ranking, and reviews through post-purchase marketing. Finally, your email marketing can be actively managed by professionals with over 30 years of experience so you can focus on running your business. Increase repeat purchases, drive better organic search term ranking, get more reviews, and build a real asset.   For more information visit https://www.postpurchasepro.com/lunch   This episode is brought to you by Startup Club   Startup Club is the largest club on Clubhouse supporting the Startup ecosystem.   Startup Club offers an exciting sense of belonging to established and aspiring entrepreneurs, startup businesses, and companies wanting to Learn, Connect, and Grow. Join us for conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, subject matter experts, and more.   For more information visit https://Startup.club   This episode is brought to you by Seller Basics   Seller Basics is the ultimate guardian for account suspensions, ASIN hiccups, and IP headaches. For only $99 per month, Seller Basics provides a dedicated team to safeguard your business. And that's not all! Gain access to free legal consultations with seasoned eCommerce attorneys. With no binding contracts, you can cancel anytime with just a month's notice.   Consider Seller Basics your Amazon account's comprehensive health plan.   For more information visit https://www.sellerbasics.com   In this episode, the founder and CEO of Matador Network, Ross Borden, is here. Today, we discussed game-changing travel using AI. Matador is the top-ranking travel brand on TikTok and its videos are viewed more than 140 million times per month.    This episode is brought to you by Startup Club, Post Purchase Pro, Seller Basics, and HONU Worldwide...   *All conversations and information exchanged on the Lunch with Norm podcast or interaction on the Lunch with Norm Website is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Do not confuse this with advice or direction with your business per se. Always do your own research before following advice from any podcast/website. Amazon's Terms of Service is always changing. Make sure you are following relevant up-to-date information.

Unscaled
Ep. 39 - Travel Tech Trends!

Unscaled

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2024 39:50


Where is travel tech headed and why? The Full Metal team discusses technology you probably already know: smart hotels and rooms (digital keys), apps, chatbots. They also introduce you to tech that's currently rolling out: more biometrics at the airport, virtual assistants, etc. And finally they introduce where the travel tech trends are taking us: renewable biofuels, electric ships, carbon footprint trackers, robots. Special guests: Ross Borden, CEO of Matador Network, talks about his company's new travel AI called GuideGeek. Michael Motamedi, influencer & chef currently taking traveling with his family around the world using Matador's GuideGeek. ____________________________________ S02 Ep39 ____________________________________ Connect with me on social media:  Instagram: @fullmetaltraveler Twitter: @fullmetaltravlr Facebook: @fullmetaltraveler Email: Jeremy@fullmetaltraveler.com Website: www.fullmetaltraveler.com Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unscaled

Eye On The Community
Ross Borden - GeekGuide

Eye On The Community

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 18:02


Ross Borden, CEO of Matador Network, shares how AI can help with holiday travel. 

Ash Said It® Daily
Why So Many Peachtree Streets?

Ash Said It® Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 9:41


Why is every street in Atlanta named “Peachtree”? What do Atlantans mean when they say “Inside the Perimeter” or “Outside the Perimeter”? Why can't Atlanta handle a little snow? Why do locals hate it when you call it “Hotlanta”? These and many of your other burning questions about life in Atlanta make up What's With Atlanta?, a guide to some of the most unique aspects of Georgia's capital city. Author Paige Watts dives deep into the history and culture of Atlanta, from its beginnings as a railroad hub to its status as “Hollywood of the South.” Atlanta is full of one-of-a-kind attractions, unique festivals and traditions, architectural marvels, and a mix of Southern comfort food and international cuisines that make it a city unlike any other. Want to know how Atlanta became the home of the Braves or what part fried chicken played in the Civil Rights Movement? This book will satisfy your curiosity about all the little things that make Atlanta tick and all the big events that shaped the city's history. Whether you're a local or are just passing through, a tourist or a life-long resident, this entertaining guide will answer all these questions and more. Web: www.PaigeMindsTheGap.com Seasoned travel writer and Atlanta local Paige Watts has spent a decade writing about all things travel. She chronicles her journeys on her blog, PaigeMindsTheGap.com, where she highlights the joys of visiting Southern destinations. In addition to her blog, Paige has written for a number of online and print publications, including the Culture Trip, Matador Network, Epicure & Culture, MSN, and Travel the South. She received a double Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Evansville in Creative Writing and Literature, with a minor in International Studies. ► Luxury Women Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.... ► Become an Equus Coach®: https://equuscoach.com/?rfsn=7... ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH58... ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/po... ► Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSa... ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1lov... ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsa... ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog #atlanta #ashsaidit #theashsaiditshow #ashblogsit #ashsaidit®

Brand USA Talks Travel
The New AI for Travel: "GuideGeek" with Ross Borden

Brand USA Talks Travel

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 23:29


Marks digs into Matador's newest product, GuideGeek, one of the first artificial travel planners for consumers that offers answers to most questions concerning travel. We cover AI mistakes and how that affects brand authority, interaction of live agents with customers, and how destinations might utilize GuideGeek. Ross Borden is CEO of Matador Network.

Action's Antidotes
Gold Investments: Strategies and Insights with Deven Soni

Action's Antidotes

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 42:09


Among all the valuable metals, gold stands out as the preferred choice for investment. Unlike fiat currency, gold has consistently retained its value over the centuries. Many view gold as a means to transfer and safeguard their wealth from one generation to another. However, in the present, is investing in gold still a profitable option? In this engaging episode, I sit down with Deven Soni, a seasoned private investor with a strong focus on alternative and digital assets. Join us for an insightful discussion as we dive into the world of gold, exploring its unique characteristics, inflation rates, and what sets gold apart from the world of cryptocurrencies.  Tune in and gain valuable insights from our expert guest! --- Listen to the podcast here: Gold Investments: Strategies and Insights with Deven Soni Welcome to Action's Antidotes, your antidote to the mindset that keeps you settling for less. I'm back here, episode number 101, after taking a little bit of a summer off. Hopefully, you checked out the 100th episode where I got my friend and podcast host, Luana Bossetti, to interview me and talk about my new endeavors. But here we are at the end of the summer, right back to the same format of interviewing people who pursue their true passions in life, pursue something that they really want to see in the world. We're going to start off this kind of new season, kind of new time here with my guest today, Deven Soni, who is the co-founder and CEO of the Matador Network.  ---   Deven, welcome to the program.   Great. Thank you for having me.   Yeah, thank you very much for joining us from lovely Las Vegas, Nevada. Always a wonderful place. And let's start off telling us a little bit about the Matador Network. It's kind of an alternate way that people can invest their money.   Absolutely. So, what matter really is that, at the end of the day, is a company, lots of people buy, sell, and trade precious metals, starting with gold in a really easy streamlined fashion, the same way that they could buy stocks with Matador or crypto tokens with Coinbase. It's just really an easy, streamlined way for people to participate in the precious metals economy.   I know we just went through a period, potentially still in this period or have another period again where people are really concerned about inflation and people are wanting hedges against that and hedges against kind of the entire expansion of the monetary supply, which has really been going on in earnest for a little over 15 years now. So what does the precious metals offer that, say, something like bitcoin, what's the difference between when someone's going to want to invest in one versus the other?   Absolutely, that's a great question. It's a really interesting one. I'm going to take a little digression because I think when you think about gold, historically, or precious metals over the last 500 years or hundreds of years, it's been sort of that mainstream go-to asset when times get rough, when there's wars, inflation, pandemics, inverted yield curve, all these things, you generally see precious metals outperform the majority of other assets. However, we really haven't had a time like we have in the last couple of years where you're seeing some of these issues in the world but you also have a whole variety of new assets, right? Bitcoin wasn't around in the 80s. And, similarly, there's just fewer options. You can go on your phone and invest in a bunch of things, fine art, whiskey, whatever, but I think our thought at Matador is really that gold and bitcoin have their own kind of places for people to buy. Digital assets are great because they kind of are investing in the future in some sense, in this idyllic world where a lot more transactions are digital, the unbanked use cryptocurrencies and if you watch crypto for the last 10 or 15 years, I think the world is certainly getting closer to that but I think there's still a lot of challeng...

Soul of Travel
A Journey to Joy with Jennifer Broome

Soul of Travel

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2023 59:16 Transcription Available


In this episode, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Jennifer Broome of Broome Endeavors. Jennifer is a freelance multimedia travel and environmental journalist for broadcast, digital, and print outlets, including AAA, The Weather Channel, Local Now, The List TV Show, Matador Network, NewsBreak, and multiple television stations in top 50 markets. With 29 years of experience as a television meteorologist and anchor, Jennifer is an on-camera travel and outdoors expert, host, and reporter. She's also a content creator, blogger, and speaker. Based in Denver, Colorado, she has traveled to 44 countries and 4 continents, all 50 U.S. states and 170 U.S. National Park Service sites, including 37 national parks. She specializes in adventure travel, solo travel, national parks, road trips, sustainable tourism, weather and climate, and luxury travel, and is currently on a quest to visit all 424 National Park Service sites.Christine and Jennifer discuss:The magic of National Parks and National Park Service sitesThe most overlooked opportunities in US National ParksThe most difficult-to-reach US National ParkIdeal times and strategies for visiting US National ParksThe spirit of adventure and how that drives our travelJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Jennifer Broome.

Startup Hustle
The Power of AI

Startup Hustle

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 40:58


Join Matt Watson and Ross Borden, Founder and CEO of Matador Network, as they kick off our week-long power series by discussing the immense power of AI. Hear about Matador's new AI-powered travel assistant, GuideGeek. Additionally, Matt and Ross share their thoughts on the power of branding and how AI will work its way into every industry.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about Matador Network: https://matadornetwork.com   Don't forget to check out GuideGeek: https://guidegeek.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spanish Answers
Episode 87: 10 More Fun Phrases!

Spanish Answers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 15:24


Today's episode will be a little more light-hearted. Let's look at two phrases from each of the 6 Spanish-speaking countries we've recently focused on: Chile, Guatemala, Ecuador, Bolivia, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic! This episode is a continuation of Episode 81: 10 Fun Spanish Sayings (and if you'd like even more fun phrases, check out Episodes 27 and 62). :D Side note: because this is a cultural experience in and of itself, we won't have any Cultural Tips at the end of today's episode. Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES:©2023 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 87Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content  You can follow me on Facebook or Twitter! Related Episodes:  Episode 81: 10 Fun Spanish Sayings Episode 62: Fun (and Sometimes Weird!) Spanish Sayings Spanish Answers | Episode 27: Three Fun Phrases!  Spanish Answers, Episode 27: Three Fun Phrases! (YouTube version with PPT) For my disclosure policy, click here "15 Chilean slang words and phrases to remember" by Australis on May 3, 2019 "The 21 Funniest Expressions in Chilean Spanish (and How To Use Them)" by Nicolás Vergara for Matador Network on September 16, 2015 "22 Top Chilean Slang Words to Chat Like a Chileno" by Meaghan Beatley for FluentU on May 13, 2023 "How to learn Chilean Spanish and is it really that hard?" by Alison Maciejewski Cortez for Lingoda, last updated November 4, 2022 "Guatemalan Slang: 22 Most Used Terms You Will Hear From A Local" by Niall Quinn for BaseLang "25 Guatemalan Slang Terms to Help You Sound Like a Local" by Anna Maria for FluentU, last updated May 17, 2023 "5 Totally Awesome Guatemalan Idiomatic Expressions" by Gritty Spanish  "Mariscal Serapio Cruz (Tata Lapo)" by Karin Aroche on November 23, 2021 for Guatemala.com "'Cruz, Serapio (?–1870).' in the Encyclopedia of Latin American History and Culture, Encyclopedia.com. 29 Jun. 2023 .  "QUE SIGNIFICA EN LOS TIEMPOS DE TATA LAPO" Uploaded to YouTube by Edward Vasquez on September 28, 2022 "Cathedral, Basin, Ecuador image." Image by fernando zhiminaicela from Pixabay, published March 7, 2020 "Learn Ecuadorian Spanish - Words, Phrases, Sayings and Greetings in the Ecuadorian Language" by Thalía Pánchez for Lingua Linkup, January 18, 2023 "Things Ecuadorians Say | 20 Spanish Phrases From Ecuador

Social Work Insider
A Deep Dive into Remote Social Work | Sojourner White

Social Work Insider

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 24:37


In this episode, I get into a juicy conversation with Sojourner White who works as a remote social worker. Sojourner has spent her career helping out people who aren't often heard from and handling the difficulties of remote work. This episode will give you a good idea about how social work looks today, thanks to what Sojourner's been through, her experiences with remote work, and her strong push for rights.Topics we touch on include:Sojourner's unique method of remote social work and her efforts to connect with overlooked online communitiesThe importance of advocacy in the world of remote social work An in-depth look at Sojourner's story, the pros and cons of remote work, and her future goals to effect change in her professionMore about Sojourner:Sojourner White is a remote social worker and award-winning travel writer & influencer. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin she has been a digital nomad and called both Spain and Germany home. Through her platform Sojournies, she helps 9-5ers fulfill their career goals and bucket list dreams. Sojourner has been featured in Buzzfeed, PopSugar, The Matador Network, HuffPost, and Thrillist and written for Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Fodor's, Insider, Lonely Planet, Viator, and more.Links:Website - https://sojournies.com/Remote Social Work 101 Guide - bit.ly/remotesocialworkInstagram - Instagram (@thesojournies)Twitter -  sojourniesFacebook -  SojourniesTik Tok - https://tiktok.com/@sojournies---If you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=enIf you enjoyed this episode feel free to follow me on the web for more career-related resources!Schedule a career coaching session with me:https://calendly.com/harlenyvasquezcoaching/career-coaching-session-60-min?month=2023-05 WEBSITE: www.yourevolvedmind.comLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harlenyvasquez/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/yourevolvedmind/?hl=en

No Blackout Dates
Stories From The Road: What It's Like To Sail To Antarctica on a Cruise Ship's Maiden Voyage

No Blackout Dates

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 12:22


It's called Drake's Right of Passage for a reason. Eben learned this the hard way back in December, when he embarked on the maiden voyage of the Sylvia Earle, a new ship from Australian cruise line Aurora Expeditions. En route he battled 20-foot waves, rowdy passengers, and the seclusion that only accompanies being stuck on a boat at the bottom of the planet -- all while doing his darndest to ward off seasickness.On today's podcast, Eben recounts the journey through the story he wrote for Matador Network. It's a tale of true adventure -- so buckle up and don't let your stomach turn. Relevant links: What It's Like To Sail To Antarctica on a Cruise Ship's Maiden Voyage Aurora Expeditions Eben's Instagram Tim's Instagram

Long Shot Leaders with Michael Stein
How to become a world-leading underwater aerial photographer with William Drumm 

Long Shot Leaders with Michael Stein

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 36:47


How to become a world-leading underwater aerial photographer with William Drumm  Hi! I'm Bill.  Thanks for taking a moment to explore my website. I'm a storyteller who creates still and moving imagery that people connect with. I specialize in aerial, underwater, and corporate media projects. In addition to my photography,  I produce short videos for non-profit agencies and businesses, and make multimedia for travel and tourism clients. I also am a freelance camera man and aerial cinematographer, who has filmed for several online and television documentaries and programs. I live in Denver, but spend time working in Seattle, California, Hawaii and all over. Let's make something together!  Email: bill@williamdrumm.com         Online Video Production: Complete creation of a promotional video, corporate film, or other video project. Includes production, editing, and delivery of online ready HD or 4K film.    Aerial Filming or Photography:  Real estate, agricultural, weddings, or events.  Clients: Carhartt, GoPro, Discovery Channel, Nat Geo Channel, PBS, Natural History New Zealand, Pelagic Pressure Systems, Hollis, Oceanic, Sheraton Hotels, ExploreOcean, OceanGate, Seattle Magazine, The Seattle Aquarium, Aquarium of the Pacific, Downtown Aquarium Denver, Matador Network, Canada Travel and Tourism Association, Travel Manitoba, Tourism New Brunswick, Frontiers North Adventures, National Wildlife Association, David Suzuki Foundation, ByLines Magazine, etc. 

No Blackout Dates
S3, Ep. 8: How Artificial Intelligence Will Shape The Travel Industry's Future

No Blackout Dates

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 45:49


Artificial intelligence is a controversial yet fascinating topic, particularly since the release of Chat GPT in November 2022. Matador Network founder and CEO Ross Borden joins No Blackout Dates to discuss how AI will shape the future of travel – from the way we research and plan trips to how we actually book and pay for them. The timing of today's interview is of particular importance at Matador, as the company's new AI-powered travel recommendation service Guide Geek officially launches this week. Ross discusses the idea behind Guide Geek as well as how he sees AI coming to the forefront of nearly every aspect of daily life. The trio also get into where AI falls short and what needs to happen to keep it from taking over the world, Terminator 2 style. Are our darkest dystopian fears about to come true? No one knows. But as Tim says, you can spark a legal joint to the inevitability of progress. Even if that progress takes a while to win over popular opinion.In Hot Takes, Tim and Eben discuss their personal biggest fears surrounding AI. Both, it seems, are worried about the potential for harmful deepfakes to run rampant across social media. The hosts also fear that many aspects of the media – including travel recommendations and planning – might lose that personal touch.Relevant links: GuideGeek from Matador Bing's A.I. Chat: ‘I Want to Be Alive – from the New York Times As A.I. Booms, Lawmakers Struggle to Understand the Technology - from The New York Times Eben's Instagram Tim's Instagram

Trivial Ten
E62: International Eating Etiquette

Trivial Ten

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 10:56


Watch your manners! What's expected in one country can be considered repulsive in another. Travel with me as we roam the world in search of unique eating etiquette. Content provided by Matador Network's article, “7 Most Fascinating Food Etiquette Rules Around the World” and Travel Earth's article, “18 Rules Of Dining Etiquette From Around The World”.

No Blackout Dates
Stories From The Road: My Car Broke Down in the Sahara, and It Taught Me About Trust

No Blackout Dates

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 7:38


We're trying something new this week on No Blackout Dates. To complement our interview episodes, every other week we will feature a read-aloud of a crazy travel story from Matador Network. This week's adventure is from writer Nicholas Mancall-Bitel, entitled "My Car Broke Down in the Sahara, and It Taught Me About Trust." The story is read aloud by our own Tim Wenger. We chose this particular narrative because it demonstrates many of the values that we hold true at Matador: Travel is the best way to learn not only about other places and cultures but about yourself. People are generally good and want to help each other. When you're far from home and in a pinch, help tends to come from the unlikeliest of sources. We hope you enjoy this travel tale.Relevant links: My Car Broke Down in the Sahara, and It Taught Me About Trust. Nicolas Mantell-Bitel author bio at Matador Network

No Blackout Dates
Welcome to Season 3 of No Blackout Dates

No Blackout Dates

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 3:12


No Blackout Dates is back -- bigger and better than ever -- for Season 3. Matador Network's official podcast takes an unfiltered dive into the world of travel, as told through the stories of guests who lead extraordinarily unfiltered lives. Adventures on tap this season include Wired magazine co-founder Kevin Kelly on his new project documenting the vanishing cultures of Asia, foreign correspondent Tommy Walker discussing how the China-Taiwan conflict will affect travel, and hosts Eben and Tim on a search for the Loch Ness Monster with the world's foremost expert on the legend.Tune in every other Tuesday starting November 22

The Lowe Down with Kevin Lowe
Over 50 Countries and 7 Continents: Experiencing the World with David Axelrod

The Lowe Down with Kevin Lowe

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 59:37


"We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us." Today's guest embodies this very mindset, this way of living life differently. And it's honestly no real surprise... When you've traveled the world, experienced life in over 50 countries and stepped foot on all 7 continents you can't help but gain a greater appreciation for life. David Axelrod is a 7-continent explorer and professional globonaut whose lifelong travel obsession has taken him to over 50 countries. He is regularly featured by travel and hospitality brands such as AFAR, Fodor's, Exclusive Resorts, Matador Network, and Relais & Châteaux. A sought-after travel consultant, speaker, and leisure champion, he helps freedom-seekers design their ideal trip. When he's not planning getaways, he's making smoothie bowls and frolicking with his bernedoodle in Seattle. David's book, Get Away! provides the confidence and step-by-step guidance you need to design a vacation that is a truly transformative travel experience. All of this and more is inside of today's podcast! LINKS FOR TODAY'S GUESTDAVID AXELRODWEBSITE: https://www.davidaxelrod.co/ (DavidAxelrod.co) GET AWAY!: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NYPDZ56/ref=sr_1_1?tag=scribemedia-20&qid=1640121744&refinements=p_27:David%20Axelrod&s=digital-text&sr=1-1&text=David%20Axelrod&geniuslink=true (Buy David's book on Amazon) INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/davidaxelrod.co/ (@davidaxelrod.co) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-axelrod-853b7a215/ (@DavidAxelrod) Podcast RecommendationThe Best 5 Minute Wine Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-5-minute-wine-podcast/id1499244260 (CLICK TO LISTEN) LINKS FOR THE PODCASTThe Lowe Down with Kevin Lowe Checkout our https://www.thelowedownwithkevinlowe.com (Website!) Follow us on https://instagram.com/thelowedownwithkevinlowe (Instagram!) Like us on https://facebook.com/thelowedownwithkevinlowe (Facebook!) Experience the POWER of http://kevinlowecoaching.com (Transformative Coaching )in Both Your Life & Business

My Perfect Failure
The Power of Pivoting with Monica Ortega

My Perfect Failure

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2022 50:35


MPF Discussion with Monica OrtegaThe Power of Pivoting with Monica OrtegaMonica Ortega is a professional on-camera host, speaker, and actress from Holt, Michigan. She created the online travel show Monica Goes in 2015 to inspire others to break out of their comfort zones and go on adventures. As someone who's afraid of everything, she'll put herself through almost anything to show that if an average everyday person like her can do these things, anyone can.  She's produced and hosted over 100 episodes, created destination videos for over 40 DMO's, and been featured on Matador Network, USA Today's 10Best, Insider Travel, REI, and more!   Monica has spoken openly about how her personal setbacks have helped her pivot into creating a life that she loves. She speaks at events around the country helping others to embrace change and create their own dream life. Monica emcees at some of the biggest music festivals in the nation and has been seen in over 20 commercials on TV. She is also a co-host on the podcast Stumblin' Forward which is all about the missteps of entrepreneurship and life.   When she's not traveling, Monica can usually be found out on a hiking trail with her adventure dog Millie exploring their new home in Denver, Colorado.On this episode of My Perfect Failure (The Power of Pivoting) If you are like many of us who have dreams and goals, but just feel they are beyond reach.  Maybe you have failed before, you don't have the confidence to transition then this is the episode for you.  Monica has made an artform out of pivoting and kicking her fears and doubts into touch, Monica really does have the blueprint when it comes to pivoting.  Some of the areas we cover. ·         The art of Pivoting·         We discuss Monica's book “The Power of Pivoting”·         Turning setbacks into setups·         Being an actress and travel host·         How to embrace the unexpected changes. Monica's Website·         https://www.monicajortega.com/ Monica's YouTube Channel·         https://www.youtube.com/monicagoesshow Connect with Monica Goes Show Facebook·         https://www.facebook.com/monicagoesshow ·         Connect with Monica Goes Show Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/monicagoesshow/ 

No Blackout Dates
S2, Ep. 18: Overlanding Europe and Africa on the Janga Bus

No Blackout Dates

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 55:31


Remi Bumstead did what all of us have talked about doing at some point: buying an old bus and driving it across Africa to donate to a school of deaf kids. Ok, maybe not all of us. Remi's bus, dubbed the Janga Bus, was bought in Germany, fixed up in the UK, and driven south from London across Europe and into Africa en route to The Gambia. Upon arrival, Remi and his trip partner Alexandra Zeitlin donated the bus to the Kadect School for the Deaf. Oh, and they turned the entire project into a documentary film – aptly titled Janga Bus – that debuts on Matador Network this month.It's an inspiring story of providing a much-needed form of transportation to deaf schoolchildren, who wouldn't otherwise be able to get to school in their rural part of the country. On today's pod, Remi joins the guys to talk all things overland travel. On the docket are sketchy border crossings, hiding film gear from international authorities, and how they pulled off this incredible feat. There's talk of breakdowns, unforgettable meals, and the incredible people Remi and Alexandra encountered on the journey.In Hot Takes, Eben brings up the practicality (or lack thereof) of vegan restaurants in a world that long ago accepted veggie dishes as normal. Tim shares his most embarrassing Valentine's Day story, and the pair ponder pre-trip fear. Relevant links: Remi Bumstead Janga Bus Kadect Remi's Instagram Tim's Instagram Eben's Instagram News of the Day: Turkmenistan's infamous ‘Gates of Hell' may finally close Trip company tempts travelers with $500 off European vegan food tours BONUS: Britain will no longer require COVID-19 testing for vaccinated travelers

No Blackout Dates
S2, Ep. 16: Running With The Buffalo In Bali

No Blackout Dates

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2022 43:56


Marko Randelovic is a documentary filmmaker and photojournalist from the UK whose work focuses heavily on Southeast Asia. Marko joins No Blackout Dates to discuss his new film, Makepung, which debuts on Matador Network on January 12. Makepung tells the story of Bali's long-running tradition of buffalo racing. That's right – there's a dedicated cohort of Balinese who aren't afraid to hop on a water buffalo and chase speed, glory, and honor. Lest you be worried about animal rights, these water buffalo are among the most cared-for animals on the Indonesian island. Also on today's docket is the lifestyle of an international filmmaker. What kept him going throughout a global pandemic that severely restricted his – and everyone else's – ability to vagabond? He also notes why it's so important to connect with the communities you visit rather than just experience a place through its travel or expat lens. Marko discusses the differences between visiting Canggu and Ubud, and how even the island's famed beach club scene has a spiritual side.In Hot Takes, Tim and Eben discuss the merits of Don't Look Up and debate whether or not Yelp reviews are bullsh*t. Tim wonders what the heck “smart casual” dress means, and Eben admits that he actually does enjoy the outdoors (as long as he's far from home).Relevant links: Marko Randelovic Don't Look Up The best places to go in Bali for every type of traveler Dress codes and what they mean Pizzeria UNO Marko's Instagram Tim's Instagram Eben's Instagram News of the Day: Why you should liquefy your corpse when you die It's true – McDonald's is putting stationary bikes in its restaurants BONUS: Help the Joshua Tree gain protection under the Endangered Species Act

No Blackout Dates
S2, Ep. 15: New Year, Same Us: A 2021 Retrospective

No Blackout Dates

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 32:57


You know those recap episodes your favorite TV show slips in mid-season, because they're too lazy to put out new content? And you know how you usually skip it? Well, this is our recap episode, but don't skip it just yet. No Blackout Dates is ringing in 2022 by doing exactly what they say you shouldn't do in the new year – living in the past.  Not only are we reflecting on our favorite episodes of 2021, but also our favorite travel destinations of the past year, and the best books we've read. We're also looking ahead to the travel trends we'd love to see die out in 2022. And it wouldn't be a year-end recap without getting a little emo. We have a lot to be thankful for. In 2021, No Blackout Dates partnered with Matador Network and began working with its amazing Studios team to optimize the production of our show. And we heard from many of our listeners about what you like and don't about No Blackout Dates. Expect much more of the good stuff in 2022.With that, we raise a toast to you and to a new year of adventure. Get out there and walk 2022's winding path with gusto.Eben's favorite books of 2021: After The Fall, by Ben Rhodes Land of Big Numbers, by Te-Ping Chen Tim's favorite books of 2021: See You Again in Pyongyang, by Travis Jeppesen The Giver of Stars, by JoJo Moyes Eben's favorite episodes of 2021: S2, Ep. 1: Inside OnlyFans and the NSFW Travel World S2, Ep. 8: The new F Words: Facebook, Fake News, and Fotojournalism S2, Ep. 13: Interview With A Santa Tim's favorite episodes of 2021: Ep. 44: The Great Indoors S2, Ep. 11: Inside the Line: Saudi Arabia's NEOM and the future of cities Ep. 27: Are Digital Nomads Bullsh*t?

No Blackout Dates
S2, Ep. 11: Inside the Line: Saudi Arabia's NEOM and the Future of Cities

No Blackout Dates

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 64:55


On today's episode, Matador Network CEO Ross Borden joins the show to discuss his recent trip to NEOM, the expansive desert of northern Saudi Arabia being turned into the world's first “sustainable city.” Along with The Line -- a futuristic city built in a long, thin, and extra-eco-friendly line -- the planners of NEOM will include purpose-driven tourism development along the coast of the Red Sea, a slew of national parks, and plenty of other futuristic stuff. We don't understand it in the least, but Ross breaks down the basics in what might be the first-ever 101-level course on NEOM told by someone who's actually been there.Beyond NEOM, Ross and the guys discuss the current COVID situation and get into the cultural differences between Saudi and western societies. The result is an overview of the essence of Matador Network itself -- that at its best, travel has the potential to break through cultural differences and help us find our common humanity.In Hot Takes, Eben and Tim reject the productivity of in-flight safety videos. The pair also discuss Tim's irrational fear of thrift stores, and Eben's fear of second-hand embarrassment. News of the day: Looking for a coworking space on your next trip? Try the nearest mall Thanksgiving Eve is the best bar night of the year to party with total strangers BONUS: NEOM is on track to be the world's first sustainable city. Here's what we know. Relevant links: NEOM: The Line Ross Borden Tim's Instagram Eben's Instagram No Blackout Dates Back Catalog

Spanish Answers
Episode 62: Fun (and Sometimes Weird!) Spanish Sayings

Spanish Answers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 13:16


With us entering into the holiday season (are you ready for delicious turkey and sweet pumpkin pie??), I decided that from now until the end of the year we will focus on fun, less serious topics. After all, the end of the year is upon us. Let's have a little fun! :) In today's episode, we'll explore the Spanish-speaking world through 12 fun sayings!Remember, learning a language is a lifelong journey.¡Aprovéchalo, Disfrútalo y Compártelo!SHOW NOTES© 2021 by Language Answers, LLCBlog for Episode 62Intro and Closing Music by Master_Service from FiverrCultural Tip Transition Music edited from song by JuliusH from PixabayResource LinksEpisode Content "Popular Spanish Sayings" from DonQuijote.org  "30 Funny Spanish Phrases That Will Make Your Day!" from Paulina On the Road, published November 25, 2020, last updated June 9, 2021 Recipes from Spanish Sabores: "Easy Homemade Churros: Authentic Spanish Churros Recipe" by Lauren Aloise on September 7, 2012 by Lauren Aloise "Authentic Spanish Hot Chocolate Recipe" by David Pope on September 23, 2020 "11 phrases only Venezuelans understand" by Karen Moreno for Matador Network, January 21, 2015 "95 Refranes y Dichos Venezolanos y su Significado" by Milena Wetto for Lifeder.com  "Significado de la expresión ¿Vas a seguir Abigaíl?" from Diccionario Venezolano  "20 Peruvian Slang Words That'll Have You Living the Good Life in Lima" by Mose Hayward for FluentU "Las 50 Frases y Palabras Peruanas Más Conocidas" by Alberto Cajal for Lifeder.com "Top 10 Spanish Slang Phrases to Speak Like a True Argentine" by Rosie Hilder for FluentU "Argentine Slang: 28 Spanish Words You'll Hear From A Local" by Niall Quinn for BaseLang.com  "The Best Dulce de Leche in Argentina" by Rosemary for Authentic Food Quest.com, June 20, 2021  "Cómo hacer dulce de leche" by Alfonso López for RecetasDeRepuchete.com  "Dulce de Leche" by Jualonso on AllRecipes.com "Colombia's Favorite Sayings" by Colombia.co "15 dichos colombianos que debes conocer" by Colombia.co "15 dichos que siguen retumbando en los hogares de las familias colombianas" by Pulzo.com on January 17, 2018 "Popular Mexican Spanish Expressions" by Na'atik Mexico on August 13, 2021 "14 Meaningful Mexican Proverbs for Life and Language Learning" by Anna Maria for FluentU "Mole de Olla" by Mely Martínez for Mexico in My Kitchen, published January 25, 2016 and last updated August 22, 2019 Cultural TipNone

Travel With Meaning
Episode 65: Beth Santos

Travel With Meaning

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2021 52:38


Welcome to the Travel With Meaning Podcast Season 4! A very special guest, Beth Santos, the founder and CEO of Wanderful joins us on this episode of TWM™. Wanderful is a global lifestyle brand and inclusive community of thousands of travelers and travel content creators. Wanderful reaches over 45,000 women each year through a thriving online membership network, local chapter events in 50 cities, global summits and small group trips. In 2014, Wanderful launched the WITS Travel Creator + Brand Summit, a leading event for women and gender diverse travel creators and industry hosted on two continents each year listed by Forbes as one of the top inspiring events for women to attend. Wanderful is also the creator of the annual Bessie Awards to honor women of impact in travel, as well as the first major outdoor festival for women travelers, Wanderfest. Wanderful has been recognized in Business Insider, Yahoo!, The Chicago Tribune, Lonely Planet, Matador Network, and Skift, among other publications. Beth is both a Tory Burch Fellow as well as a Zell Fellow, and has been named one of 17 changemakers shaping the future of the travel industry by Business Insider, and one of 10 people shaping the future of Boston by Timeout. In 2014, she was named a top 100 travel blogger in the USA and invited to the White House under the Obama Administration. She was the co-founder of #AtTheTable, a national movement to support female founders. Today, Beth is an acclaimed thought leader, consultant for travel brands and destination marketing organizations, and keynote speaker who has collaborated with organizations such as Tripadvisor, the Girl Scouts of the USA, and the Travel & Adventure Show. She is a graduate of the Kellogg School of Management and Wellesley College, and lives in Boston with her husband and two daughters.

No Blackout Dates
Welcome To Season Two of No Blackout Dates!

No Blackout Dates

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 2:57


No Blackout Dates is back for Season 2! We've partnered with Matador Network to take the cause of irreverent and unfiltered travel talk to heights not seen your last international flight. Tune in every Tuesday morning beginning October 5 for guests including an OnlyFans star turned travel tv host, the outspoken hosts of the web's preeminent dating podcast, a Physician's Assistant living on the South Pole, and a cadre of other booming personalities from across the weird world of travel. The insight is big, and the Hot Takes are, well, as revealing as Tim and Eben's deepest thoughts allow them to get. We'll see you right here next Tuesday!

Get Off The Bench Podcast
Kasha Sequoia Slavner - Documenting humanitarian sunrises

Get Off The Bench Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 62:41


Kasha Sequoia Slavner is a Gen-Z, multi-award-winning first-time documentary filmmaker who comes to the profession as a seasoned photographer, entrepreneur and social justice advocate for over a decade. She was only 16 years old when she set out across the world for six months to make The Sunrise Storyteller and completed it upon returning to high school. Using her passion for visual storytelling to make the world a better place, she was selected as the recipient of the very first Kim Phuc Youth Award for Peace . In addition, Kasha was selected for the class of 2017 Global Teen Leaders by legendary music producer Nile Rodgers' We Are Family Foundation & TEDxTeen and was also selected into the inaugural cohort of the We Global Learning Centre's new social entrepreneurship program. In 2018 she was chosen by Yunus & Youth as one of their Fellows and in 2019 selected by Global Changemakers to join their cohort. Most recently this committed changemaker became a Diana Award Holder, for sustaining positive social change in the memory of Diana, Princess of Wales. In 2019 she was chosen to be part of the inaugural launch of projects selected for the Voices of SDG16+ at the United Nations High Level Political Forum. In September 2019, she was spoke to over 750+ students at the United Nations for The International Day of Peace Student Observance on the topic of climate & peace. Recently she became a 2021 Climate Ambassador of the Global Youth Climate Network and a liaison for the One Better World Collective. Kasha is an 11x UN Youth Delegate, presenter, adjudicator and a long-time member of The Canadian Voice of Women for Peace, the former Ontario Regional Advisor for the Canadian Council of Young Feminists. She is a frequent public speaker and is an accredited expert for the Women's Media Center, a non-profit co-founded by Gloria Steinem, Jane Fonda and Robin Morgan.In addition, Kasha tours with a 32 piece photography exhibition “Travels into the Heart” and has completed a second large scale exhibit about Sustainable Development Goal #16 (Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions) - The exhibition is entitled Picture 16© At 17 Kasha wrote & published her first 200+ page book of photography “Reflections of the Sunrise Storyteller – A Journey into the Heart as a Global Citizen”. She's a frequent public speaker, has been commissioned by National Geographic Learning, is a contributor to Thrive Global, The Huffington Post, Good Magazine, Matador Network & appeared in several podcasts. The Sunrise Storyteller is the young filmmaker's first feature-length documentary, which she directed, filmed, scripted and edited. Since it's release in 2017 it has screened at 60+ festivals and won 30 awards, including the Ron Kovic Peace Prize for the segment on Vietnam napalm survivor Kim Phuc, as well as the Eva Haller, Women Transforming Media Award. Currently, Kasha is in development with her second feature documentary “1.5 Degrees of Peace” which is fiscally sponsored by The Redford Center.Socials:Website: The Global Sunrise Project Website: The Sunrise Storyteller (film) Website: 1.5 Degrees of Peace (film)FB: The Global Sunrise Project FB: The Sunrise Storyteller Insta: globalsunrisersTwitter: M&K @GlobalSunRisers LinkedIn: Kasha Sequoia Slavner Mentions:The Ghosts In Our Machine (documentary) Enjoy the visual here on Youtube

No Blackout Dates
Ep. 44: The Great Indoors

No Blackout Dates

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2021 58:46


We're kicking off today's episode with a VERY important announcement: No Blackout Dates has officially been acquired by travel media company Matador Network. What does this mean? Well, we're getting a new logo, website, overall look, and we might sound a bit better too. It also means we'll have access to a wider range of awesome guests. We're excited for this next chapter of NBD and can't wait to turn the page sometime next month. But more on that in the coming weeks...  Comedian Ivy Le is joining us today. Ivy hosts the podcast FOGO: Fear of Going Outside, one of Spotify's most popular new podcasts, documenting Ivy's experience as an avid indoorswoman venturing (reluctantly) into outdoor adventure. Eben and Ivy rebrand camping as “voluntary homelessness” and hiking as simply “walking,” while Tim defends the merits of voluntary homelessness and walking. We also expose the outdoors community as more judgmental than you might think, and learn why some indigenous peoples don't feel comfortable hiking their own ancestral land.  Ivy Le Website FOGO: Fear Of Going OutsideMatador NetworkEben's InstagramTim's InstagramTrail MixHoliday Inn Express

Campaign Chemistry
Campaign Chemistry: Matador Network CEO Ross Borden

Campaign Chemistry

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 37:00


Campaign Chemistry picks the brains of creative alchemists, business wizards and marketing geniuses behind the world's greatest brands. 

The tastytrade network
Bootstrapping In America - August 2, 2021 - Beth Santos of Wanderful

The tastytrade network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 34:51


Wanderful is a global lifestyle brand and inclusive community of thousands of travelers and travel content creators. Wanderful reaches over 45,000 women each year through a thriving online membership network, local chapter events in 50 cities, global summits, and small group trips. Wanderful has been recognized in Business Insider, Yahoo!, The Chicago Tribune, Lonely Planet, Matador Network, and Skift, among other publications. Beth Santos is founded and acts as CEO of Wanderful. She is a graduate of the Kellogg School of Management and Wellesley College, and lives in Boston. Learn more.

The tastytrade network
Bootstrapping In America - August 2, 2021 - Beth Santos of Wanderful

The tastytrade network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 34:00


Wanderful is a global lifestyle brand and inclusive community of thousands of travelers and travel content creators. Wanderful reaches over 45,000 women each year through a thriving online membership network, local chapter events in 50 cities, global summits, and small group trips. Wanderful has been recognized in Business Insider, Yahoo!, The Chicago Tribune, Lonely Planet, Matador Network, and Skift, among other publications. Beth Santos is founded and acts as CEO of Wanderful. She is a graduate of the Kellogg School of Management and Wellesley College, and lives in Boston. Learn more.

Next Stop Crazytown
Monica Ortega: Travel Host, Speaker, Author, & Coach

Next Stop Crazytown

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 32:22


“There can be space for all the things you want, just not at the same time.” - Monica Ortega   Monica Ortega is a professional on-camera host, speaker, author, actress, and pivoting coach from Holt, Michigan. She created the online travel show Monica Goes in 2014 to inspire others to break out of their comfort zones and go on adventures. As someone who's afraid of everything, Monica put herself through almost anything to show that if an average everyday person can do these things, anyone can.    She produced and hosted over 100 episodes, created destination videos for over 40 DMO's, and has been featured on Matador Network, USA Today's 10Best, Insider Travel, REI, and more!    Monica speaks at events around the country helping others to embrace change and create their own dream life. Her book The Power of Pivoting - How to Embrace Change and Create a Life You Love is a #1 new release and inspiring people around the world to lean into their own pivots.    She's been in the entertainment industry for over 20 years and has been seen in over 20 commercials on TV. Monica emcee at some of the biggest music festivals in the nation and also a co-host on the podcast Stumblin' Forward which is all about the missteps of entrepreneurship and life.    When she's not traveling, Monica can usually be found out on a hiking trail with her adventure dog Millie and foodie boyfriend Steve exploring Denver, Colorado.   Learn more about Monica at MonicaJOrtega.com. Follow her on Fireside, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Sponsor Today's episode is sponsored by Aura Merchandising, a proud women-owned full-service brand marketing, and global sourcing agency. Visit them at www.auralimited.com Find Us Online! Website: www.iamjuliethahn.com Instagram: @iamjuliethahn Twitter: @iamjuliethahn LinkedIn: Juliet Hahn FB: Juliet Hahn Fireside: Juliet Hahn Clubhouse: @iamjuliethahn YouTube: Juliet Hahn

The Power to Pivot Podcast
Embracing the Pivot with Travel Junkie and Author Monica Ortega

The Power to Pivot Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 38:13


Monica Goes is the travel show to inspire people to push out of their comfort zone and go on adventures, and find amazing destinations! Host Monica Ortega is on a mission to help others embrace change, take risks, and have more fun in life. She has worked with over 40 DMO's showcasing incredible destinations. She has been featured at the Women in Travel Summit (both the local and national events), the LA Travel and Adventure Show, and Outdoor Summit, and her show has been featured on USA Today's 10Best, Matador Network, Insider Travel and many more! Monica is the author of The Power of Pivoting: How to Embrace Change and Create a Life You love, available on her website www.monicagoes.com Enjoy the episode! Thank you so much for tuning into The Power to Pivot Podcast. Reach out to March Forth Media Company online - www.marchforthmedacompany.com - catch up on the blog or past episodes of the show, and find out how we help authors, artists, and healers market and promote their work to share their message with the world. Stay connected on social media: Facebook.com/marchforthmediacompany Instagram.com/marchforthmediaco Instagram.com/elizabetha.miles Twitter.com/media_forth Host Elizabeth A. Miles is an author, coach, and speaker, on a mission to help others embrace their authenticity, understand and trust their intuition, and live the life of their dreams. She wants everyone to know that, at any given moment, they can use their power to pivot, and put themselves on an entirely new path in life. It's never too late. Join Elizabeth at thisiswhereyoupivot.com. #powertopivot #creativefreedom #authenticity #mindsetpodcast #powerofpivoting #thisiswhereyoupivot #escapefear #trustyourintuition --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Makers of Maine
Kyle Lamont Captures Compelling Stories Through Award Winning Video Projects & Her Podcast, Concert Cast

Makers of Maine

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 49:45


Kyle Lamont is an award-winning producer and the founder of Good To Go Studios, a multi-media company based in Maine. She also recently worked as a commercial Producer/ Director for Matador Network, the largest producer of branded travel content in the world. Her short film “Passive Aggressive Dads” won the best comedy at the Beaufort Film Festival in 2019 and her work for TravelNevada and Airstream was screened at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival Storytelling Series, winning four Addy Awards in Nevada as well.Her storytelling skills work naturally not just in the film world but through her podcast as well. Concert Cast is a sonic road trip to America’s best music venues. The show includes conversations with notable venue owners and popular bands that make for entertaining stories about travel and music.She recently launched Season 2 of her podcast where she talks to thought leaders in the live music industry who are creatively adapting and recalibrating the next rendition of concert going and culture.To learn more about Kyle please follow her on Facebook and Instagram. She is working on Season 3 of Concert Cast this summer and it's going to be epic.

Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women
EP 66-The Power of Pivoting with Monica Ortega

Rejuvenated Women: Impeccable Health for High Performing Women

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2021 36:21


The biggest thing that holds us back can really be boiled down to fear. And with change, our fear can come out in full force. This week I’m joined by travel show host, actress, author, and fellow podcast host Monica Ortega in a discussion around the Power of Pivoting. We discuss big dreams, pivoting goals, and how to take steps toward the person you want to be even in the midst of uncontrollable circumstances. Monica Ortega is a professional on-camera host, speaker, and actress from Holt, Michigan. She created the online travel show Monica Goes in 2015 to inspire others to break out of their comfort zones and go on adventures. As someone who's afraid of everything, she'll put herself through almost anything to show that if an average everyday person like her can do these things, anyone can. She's produced and hosted over 100 episodes, created destination videos for over 40 DMO's, and been featured on Matador Network, USA Today's 10Best, Insider Travel, REI, and more! Monica has spoken openly about how her personal setbacks have helped her pivot into creating a life that she loves. She speaks at events around the country helping others to embrace change and create their own dream life. Monica emcees at some of the biggest music festivals in the nation and has been seen in over 20 commercials on TV. She is also a co-host on the podcast Stumblin' Forward which is all about the missteps of entrepreneurship and life. When she's not traveling, Monica can usually be found out on a hiking trail with her adventure dog Millie exploring their new home in Denver, Colorado You can learn more about Monica and her book at http://www.powerofpivoting.com/ (www.powerofpivoting.com) and can check out her travel show and blog athttp://www.monicagoes.com/ ( www.monicagoes.com) If you enjoyed the show, please head over to iTunes to SUBSCRIBE and leave us a review. Each month I’ll select one lucky reviewer to receive a special “impeccable health sample kit” from me. Also, I don’t want to be working with you on your health only once or twice a week. I want to be in this conversation and in the trenches with you every single day. I invite you to join me in my private Facebook Group for high performing women ready to transform their health and lives called the Tribe of Rejuvenated Women. There you’ll have access to free trainings, a community of like-minded women from around the world, and even more information, inspiration, and motivation to transform your health and become vibrant, energetic, and on fire. Be sure to check out our website, follow us on Facebook and Linked In, and Instagram.

Doing Divorce Right (or Avoiding it Altogether).
#19 - Pivoting to Find a Life You LOVE with Author, Monica Ortega

Doing Divorce Right (or Avoiding it Altogether).

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2021 29:27


How is “leaning into” the pivot when faced with change or adversity a positive thing? Let’s find out!   Well, we are discussing all things pivoting today with my guest, Monica Ortega, the author of The Power of Pivoting, a self-development book to help guide people through an unexpected change in their lives. Maybe it’s in their relationships, or jobs; or their mental health, or even a world crisis.   Monica’s goal with her new book is to take the stigma away from change, “It doesn’t have to be scary! It can be epic! It can be an opportunity.”   Monica Ortega is a professional on-camera host, speaker, and actress from Holt, Michigan. She created the online travel show Monica Goes back in 2015 to inspire others to break out of their comfort zones and go on adventures. She's produced and hosted over 100 episodes, and been featured on Matador Network, USA Today's 10Best, Insider Travel, and more!   Monica has spoken openly about how her personal setbacks have helped her pivot to create a life she loves. She speaks at events around the country helping others to embrace change and create their own dream life. Monica emcees some of the biggest music festivals in the nation and has been seen in over 20 commercials on TV. She is also the co-host of the podcast Stumblin' Forward.   Highlights of Today's Episode:  Who is Monica Ortega Stop the Stigma of Change What is Pivoting and why should we "lean into it"  What is "Falling Foward"  Talk about Monica's new book    Find more of Monica: Website: https://www.monicagoes.com/ The Power of Pivoting book: https://www.monicagoes.com/book   Join the Facebook Group and leave a question for a future episode: https://www.facebook.com/groups/doingdivorcerightpodcast   Where to find me: Website: https://jenniferhurvitz.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenniferhurvitzbiz/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jenniferhurvitz/_created/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doingrelationshipsright/ Watch the episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7ilFqf18-z-H_e7JFIrjbQ You can connect with my editor, Next Level Podcast Solutions at https://nextleveluniverse.com/   Show notes: [1:58] Who is Monica, and how things started for her? [5:27] Monica's traveling show and her divorce story [9:42] On writing a book in less than a month and self-publishing [11:07] Monica's pivotal moments [13:58] Check out this great parenting tool: Soberlink (https://www.soberlink.com/) [14:59] On "failing forward" [16:22] Generational differences [19:57] Diving deeper into Monica's podcast: Stumbling Forward [21:53] Final nugget from Monica [25:02] Be kind to yourself [27:43] Where to find Monica and her works

The Erica James Travel Show
#26: Spreading Positivity with Phil Calvert

The Erica James Travel Show

Play Episode Play 31 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 42:07


In this episode, I talk to Phil “Philwaukee” Calvert. He has been traveling the world, spreading positivity one destination at a time. We will discuss his incredible journey from playing professional basketball to traveling the world and having his own travel show on Matador Network, and his feature on the cover of Martinique Lewis's ABC Travel Green Book.Support the Show.Contact 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

I Guess I'll Do It with Pat House
Tom Rhodes' First Time

I Guess I'll Do It with Pat House

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 92:05


Starting 2021 off with a bang! Tom Rhodes is one of my favorite humans on the planet. He first saw live stand-up comedy when he was 12-years-old, and with the help of a fake ID, he was actively performing at 17. From Florida to L.A. and N.Y.C. to San Fran, after cutting his teeth in America, Tom began working the international circuit, tackling Ireland, Sydney, Beijing, Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, Hong Kong, and everywhere in between.Tom and I have known each other for fifteen years, and we share a lot of memories and compliments. Crashing on my couch, his love of Philly, the New Years Day when he quit drinking, to a recent traumatic event he witnessed, Tom shares some deep thoughts and life experiences - and in true Tom Rhodes fashion, gets some jokes out of it.Pat House is a nationally-touring comedian based out of Philadelphia. A regular performer in comedy clubs, casinos, and theaters all over the country, Pat has been a choice opener for Sebastian Maniscalco, Tom Segura, and Dan Cummins. He recorded his first album Biggest Thing in 2013, and his latest album Heard Enough Yesterday, hit #1 on the iTunes comedy charts. Both can be heard on iTunes, Amazon, and Pandora.Tom Rhodes is a world traveling comedian who is now celebrating his 30th year as a stand-up comedian. The New York Times describes him as “A mostly natural intellect with a knack for reporting the harsh realities of life with a dark and absurdly optimistic cynicism.”An adventurer forging his own path, Rhodes has built a career that not only includes stand-up specials, a sitcom, a travel show, a late-night talk show, numerous live CD’s & DVD’s, his critically acclaimed podcast Tom Rhodes Radio, as well as being a travel writer for the Huffington Post.Fresh from releasing his new hour special Light Sweet Crude on Netflix Rhodes has had a long raucous career covering every corner of the globe. His latest TV recording on Comedy Central Comedy Underground with Dave Attell will be airing in 2014. In 2012 Rhodes was featured in the Showtime stand-up series, Live From Amsterdam (2012). His three half-hour stand-up specials include two Comedy Central Presents… (2009 & 2001) and Raw, recorded in Stockholm for Swedish television (2009). He had his own sitcom television show on NBC called Mr. Rhodes (1996 – 1997), his own Late Night Talkshow on Dutch television Kevin Masters starring Tom Rhodes (2002 – 2003), and traveled the world as a TV presenter on the Dutch travel program Yorin Travel (2004).His latest LIVE recording as a double CD Colossus of Me released in 2012. In 2009 Laughspin.com named his DVD Rhode Scholar the Number One Comedy DVD of 2009. As a featured travel writer for Huffington Post his travel story ‘A Tragedy, A Miracle And A Brawl…Welcome to Ireland’ got awarded by the Huffington Post one of the Top 10 Best Travel Stories of 2011.His podcast Tom Rhodes Radio was named one of the Top 10 of Best Podcasts of 2011 by Matador Network and was praised as the best newcomer in The Onion AV’s Club (December 2012). Since 2013 Tom Rhodes Radio joined Bill Burr’s & Al Madrigal’s All Things Comedy Network. Tom has been a guest on The Joe Rogan Experience (#248, 364, 420 & 500), The Adam Corolla Show, Marc Maron’s WTF, Aisha Tyler’s Girl On Guy, London Real, The Artie Lange Show, Ron & Fez Show, NPR Snap Judgment.

No Blackout Dates
Ep. 9: Can Travel Ruin Your Personal Life?

No Blackout Dates

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 38:34


Mike Dewey lives the dream. Based in Los Angeles, he is a travel filmmaker formerly of Matador Network and currently at Moment. His travel vlogs on YouTube garnered over 40,000 subscribers, and eventually led to a full-time career as a travel filmmaker. After spending years traveling the world on film shoots, Mike found himself asking the same question repeatedly: How do I get off the road? Mike’s joining us to discuss the drawbacks of traveling for a living, including the difficulty of forming a routine, maintaining relationships, and being “that guy who’s never around.” Tim vents about never making the Major Leagues, Eben reveals why he hates talking about his job, and the "Florida Man" game is played.

“That’s Myrony” (My + Irony)
Enjoying the Flight of Life Without Understanding the Jet Propulsion Behind It with Ernest White II

“That’s Myrony” (My + Irony)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 100:36


Ernest White II is proof how when we let go of fear and resistance, doors open in ways we never imagined. Also by being in action even in his darkest days was sometimes the key to unlock the opportunities. Listen how at one point he had only $.15 in his account as he is still filming Fly Brother…But thanks to tenacity and also faith he pushed through when most would have crumbled and because he did, he now has his successful travel docu-series Fly Brother and Presidio Pictures Production Company! About the Guest: Ernest White II is a storyteller, explorer, executive producer and host of television travel docu-series FLY BROTHER with Ernest White II, currently airing in the United States on Public Television Stations and Create TV nationwide. He is also founder and CEO of Presidio Pictures, a new film, television, and digital media studio centering BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and senior/elder narratives. Ernest's writing includes fiction, literary essay, and travel narrative, having been featured in Time Out London, USA Today, Getaway, Ebony, The Manifest-Station, Sinking City, Lakeview Journal, Matador Network, National Geographic Traveler's Brazil and Bradt's Tajikistan guidebooks, and at TravelChannel.com. He is also senior editor at Panorama: The Journal of Intelligent Travel, former assistant editor at Time Out São Paulo, and founding editor of digital men's magazine Abernathy.Appearing on the Travel Channel television series Destination Showdown and Jamaica: Bared, as well as in the 2013 documentary film about the dangers of mass tourism, Gringo Trails, Ernest also works as an actor and voice over artist for radio, film and television, audiobooks, and educational materials, and speaks to youth and adult audiences about the incomparable magic of travel. He holds an undergraduate degree in political science from Florida A&M University, an MFA in creative writing from the American University in Washington, and is currently earning his Certificate in the Business and Management of Entertainment from the University of California, Los Angeles.A Florida native, Ernest's obsessions include South Africa, São Paulo, and Rita Hayworth. Media Links Host and Executive Producer | FLY BROTHER with Ernest White II Founder and CEO | Presidio Pictures LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeEmail: ernest@flybrother.netwww.flybrother.netwww.presidiopictures.comwww.linkedin.com/in/ernestwhite2www.instagram.com/flybrother

O Que os Outros Dizem de Nós
A plataforma Matador Network tem um artigo com expressões populares que provam que os portugueses são loucos por comida.

O Que os Outros Dizem de Nós

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 5:18


No Blackout Dates
Ep. 4: BLM, NBA, and the Travel VIP

No Blackout Dates

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 44:45


Basketball took Phil Calvert around the world. Playing professionally in Europe, he got a taste for living and traveling abroad and knew he’d found another passion. Now based in Denmark, Phil is the star of Phil Good Travel on Matador Network and has built an Instagram following of more than 50,000. Phil is here to discuss the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement on the travel world, the new Green Book, racism in unexpected countries, the bizarre 2020 NBA season, and how he got residency in Denmark (and how you might be able to do it too). We also roast our friend and “Phil Good Travel” producer Rob Chursinoff, who definitely doesn’t deserve it. Eben gripes about how he got screwed over on a recently booked trip to Portugal that never happened. Tim admits that he got Mom-blocked the only time he met a potential romantic interest on a plane.

WhyWeWork BrianVee
#52 Ernest White II - Founder & CEO Presidio Pictures - BrianVee Whywework

WhyWeWork BrianVee

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 87:08 Transcription Available


Ernest White II is the founder and CEO of Presidio Pictures. He is also a great storyteller, explorer, executive producer, editor, actor, voice over artist, and host of "Fly Brother with Ernest White II". Today he brings us through his life with work, from home teachers to being a teacher to others, Ernest White II gives us a clear glimpse of how to treat one another and how to enjoy your own path and direction in life without regrets. Contact Info Ernest's Profile linkedin.com/in/ernestwhite2 Websites ernestwhite2.com (Personal Website) flybrother.net (Company Website) Email eewhite2@gmail.com Twitter ernestwhiteii About "Ernest White II is a storyteller, explorer, executive producer and host of television travel docu-series "FLY BROTHER with Ernest White II," currently airing in the United States on Public Television Stations and Create TV nationwide. He is also founder and CEO of Presidio Pictures, a new film, television, and digital media studio centering BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and senior/elder narratives. Ernest's writing includes fiction, literary essay, and travel narrative, having been featured in Time Out London, USA Today, Getaway, Ebony, The Manifest-Station, Sinking City, Lakeview Journal, Matador Network, National Geographic Traveler's Brazil and Bradt's Tajikistan guidebooks, and at TravelChannel.com. He is also senior editor at Panorama: The Journal of Intelligent Travel, former assistant editor at Time Out São Paulo, and founding editor of digital men's magazine Abernathy. Appearing on the Travel Channel television series Destination Showdown and Jamaica: Bared, as well as in the 2013 documentary film about the dangers of mass tourism, Gringo Trails, Ernest also works as an actor and voice over artist for radio, film and television, audiobooks, and educational materials, and speaks to youth and adult audiences about the incomparable magic of travel. He holds an undergraduate degree in political science from Florida A&M University, an MFA in creative writing from the American University in Washington, and is currently earning his Certificate in the Business and Management of Entertainment from the University of California, Los Angeles. A Florida native, Ernest's obsessions include South Africa, São Paulo, and Rita Hayworth." (LinkedIn, 2020)

Game Changers | Personal Branding advice from Influencers, Thought Leaders and Entrepreneurs
E80. Dreaming of becoming a Location Free Entrepreneur? With Lauren Melnick

Game Changers | Personal Branding advice from Influencers, Thought Leaders and Entrepreneurs

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 49:39


Lauren Melnick is a South African travel blogger and freelance writer. She teaches women how to start a location-independent business so that you can travel the world as much as you want, whenever you want. She's been published in Matador Network and Culture Trip and has worked with brands like Reunion Island Tourism, Ford South Africa, and The Blonde Abroad.In this episode we spoke aboutHow you can leave your job and travel full timeWhat it like travelling alone and how to build your confidenceHow to using pitching to get more clients for your freelance businessLaurens Links:Wild x Wanderlust RetreatRoad to RemotePitch Perfect ToolkitBlogInstagramYouTube See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How Did I Get This Far?
How Did I Feed Myself This Far? With Food Blogger Tinger Hseih

How Did I Get This Far?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2020 33:18


Say “pasta la vista” to boring, plain meals on this episode of “How Did I Get This Far?”! Host Amanda Ogen talks with expert guest Tinger Hseih about simple tips that fit any cooking skill level. Tinger is a travel and food blogger and founder of Dash of Ting LLC. She is currently the only Asian blogger featured on all 4 of the top millennial platforms for travel and food: Buzzfeed, Tastemade, Matador Network, and Thrillist. The two whip up a great conversation about their relationships with food and advice for elevating basic dishes. For recipes to Tinger’s delicious regional cuisines, visit her blog: www.dashofting.com Let’s get far! Subscribe to “How Did I Get This Far?” wherever you listen to podcasts and follow along on social media: Instagram @howdidigetthisfarpod Facebook @howdidigetthisfar Twitter @howdidigetthis1 Edited by: Micky Ferguson Get updates via email or SMS: https://howdidigetthisfar.podcave.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pistolando Podcast
Pistolando #074 - BMF edition: Jacinda pega voo não-voo paquistanês nas Marianas pra comprar azeite da tundra de BH e salvar os macacos fedorentos

Pistolando Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 97:59


  O Bom, o Mau e o Feio    Ficha técnica Hosts: Leticia Dáquer e Thiago Corrêa Edição: Leticia Dáquer Capa: Leticia Dáquer Data da gravação: 04/07/2020 Data da publicação: 08/07/2020   Coisas mencionadas no episódio Biografia da Harriet Tubman (Wikipedia) Livro: The Underground Railroad: Os Caminhos para a Liberdade (Colson Whitehead) Episódio do podcast português Perguntar Não Ofende sobre a derrubada de monumentos Episódio do podcast This Podcast Will Kill You sobre a raiva   O Bom: Leticia: Government spends $4m to boost creative learning programme and hire 300 art teachers (New Zealand Herald, 12/06/2020) New Zealand supermarket chain becomes first to use 'period' label on menstrual products (The Guardian, 26/06/2020) First American Woman to Walk in Space Reaches Deepest Spot in the Ocean (NYT, 10/06/2020)   Thiago: Empresa chinesa diz ter desenvolvido bateria para carro eléctrico que dura dois milhões de quilómetros (Público, 08/06/2020)   O Mau: Leticia: U.S. Treasury's Mnuchin: no plans to speed Harriet Tubman $20 bill despite protests (Reuters, 11/06/2020) Russian mining company pumps wastewater into Arctic tundra (Matador Network, 29/06/2020)   Thiago: Delaware removes whipping post outside courthouse (CNN, 01/07/2020) Home Depot bans some rope sales after nooses were found tied on store spools (USA Today, 02/07/2020) 40% of Pilots in Pakistan Have Fake Licenses (Airways Magazine (24/06/2020)   O Feio: Leticia:  Um terço dos americanos não acredita que o azeite vem das azeitonas (Expresso, 27/05/2020) Com base em amostras de esgoto, projeto estima que mais de 50 mil estão infectados em BH (Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, 19/06/2020) Gangue canina: vira-latas atacam quem vai à praia em Itacimirim (Correio 24 Horas, 26/06/2020)   Thiago:  Boris Johnson's fiancee Carrie Symonds urges more shops to ban coconut products made from monkey labour (ABC, 03/07/2020) Airport offering flights to nowhere for people who want the illusion of travel (Fox News, 03/07/2020) Coronavirus: 'Don't wear deodorant,' says Berlin's transport company (DW, 03/07/2020)   Parceria com Veste Esquerda: use o código de desconto PISTOLA10 pra ter 10% de desconto na sua compra de camisetas maneiríssimas esquerdopatas   Parceria com Editora Boitempo: compre livros por esse link aqui pra gente ganhar uns trocados de comissão :)   Esse podcast é produzido pelo Estopim Podcasts. Precisa de ajuda pra fazer o seu podcast? Chega mais, que a gente te ajuda.     #MULHERESPODCASTERS Mulheres Podcasters é uma ação de iniciativa do Programa Ponto G, desenvolvida para divulgar o trabalho de mulheres na mídia podcast e mostrar para todo ouvinte que sempre existiram mulheres na comunidade de podcasts Brasil. O Pistolando apoia essa iniciativa.  Apoie você também: compartilhe este programa com a hashtag #mulherespodcasters e nos ajude a promover a igualdade de gênero dentro da podosfera.   Links do Pistolando www.pistolando.com contato@pistolando.com Twitter: @PistolandoPod Instagram: @PistolandoPod APOIE O PISTOLANDO   Descrição da capa: Quadrado branco. Na parte superior, o número e o título do episódio, em letras pretas, em fonte sem serifa. Logo abaixo, um protótipo do que viria a ser a nota de 20 dólares com a efígie da Harriet Tubman. Mais abaixo, à esquerda, a logo do Pistolando, preta sobre o fundo branco, e no canto esquerdo a logo do Estopim, também preta sobre o fundo branco.

Stumblin' Forward
002: Face Your Fears With Monica Ortega

Stumblin' Forward

Play Episode Play 29 sec Highlight Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 28:48


Monica Ortega is a professional travel host and actress who began her show Monica Goes back in 2015 to inspire others to break out of their comfort zone and go on adventures. As someone who's afraid of everything, she'll put herself through almost anything to show that if an average everyday person like her can do these things, anyone can. She's produced and hosted over 90 episodes, created destination videos and blogs for over 40 DMO's, and been featured on Matador Network, USA Today's 10Best, REI, and more! When she's not traveling, she can usually be found line dancing, singing in cover bands, or on the trail with her adventure dog Millie.

Heart to Heart with Josh Campbell
Digital Nomad Success & Lad Culture with Marko Randelovic

Heart to Heart with Josh Campbell

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 54:33


Presenting Marko Randelovic; The first Guest on the Health Hunk Life Podcast. An Award-winning Filmmaker, for Netflix. *Nat Geo A lad who'd spun a life from busy, bustling and stressful corporate life in England as a Creator for Uni Lad, to become a Self-Made Award-Winning Documentary Maker around the World. Working for some of the biggest brands; Thai Airways, Matador Network & TedX, the list goes on. Marko has also gone onto found his own Creative Academy; Nomad Film Makers, and kickstart his Creative Media Agency Amantra Studios. It's a pleasure to pick the brains of this Creative Talent. Aside from his brilliant humour, will provide gems into essentially living the "Good Life" as a digital nomad, shining light on Lad Culture, and diving deep into the underlying effects of our toxic Consumerism Culture. He addresses what we can take away from Bali Culture, "Is there such thing as a REAL MAN?", and defines "Ladness". This conversation should pave the way to inspire action, and give an insight into the world of a Digital Nomad Creator; Success Secrets, and how to find your Creative Flow. Support Marko here: https://www.instagram.com/markorandelovic/ Marko's Creative Agency: https://amantrastudios.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------

Pistolando Podcast
Pistolando #052 - BMF edition: Plantas antifa de Detroit sofrem racismo em biblioteca e são salvas por wombat italiano que tem medo de fadas

Pistolando Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 77:06


O Bom, o Mau e o Feio    Ficha técnica Hosts: Leticia Dáquer e Thiago Corrêa Edição: Thiago Corrêa Capa: Leticia Dáquer Data da gravação: 28/01/2020 Data da publicação: 30/01/2020 O Bom: Leticia: Torcidas antifascistas se multiplicam nas arquibancadas do futebol brasileiro (El País, 25/12/2019) Thiago:  Can a plant remember? This one seems to. Here's the evidence (National Geographic, 15/12/2019) But, nobody uses libraries anymore!! (Libraries 2020, 22/12/2019)   O Mau: Leticia: Detroit man settles race discrimination lawsuit, then bank won't cash his check (Detroit Free Press, 23/01/2020)  O Feio: Leticia:  Fa discutere l'ultima provocazione di Matteo Salvini che nel suo tour in Emilia ha visitato il Pilastro, difficile quartiere nella periferia di Bologna, chiedendo a una famiglia tunisina: "È vero che qua spacciate?". (TPI News, 21/01/2020) Wombats are the heroes of the Australian fires, sheltering animals in their burrows (Matador Network, 15/01/2020)   Thiago:  Scottish fish farm rejected after campaigners warh fishermen could be lured to their deaths by fairies (Scotsman Reporter, 24/01/2020)   Parceria com Veste Esquerda: use o código de desconto PISTOLA10 pra ter 10% de desconto na sua compra de camisetas maneiríssimas esquerdopatas #MULHERESPODCASTERS Mulheres Podcasters é uma ação de iniciativa do Programa Ponto G, desenvolvida para divulgar o trabalho de mulheres na mídia podcast e mostrar para todo ouvinte que sempre existiram mulheres na comunidade de podcasts Brasil. O Pistolando apoia essa iniciativa.  Apoie você também: compartilhe este programa com a hashtag #mulherespodcasters e nos ajude a promover a igualdade de gênero dentro da podosfera. Links do Pistolando www.pistolando.com contato@pistolando.com Twitter: @PistolandoPod Instagram: @PistolandoPod APOIE O PISTOLANDO Descrição da capa: várias fotos redondas ilustrando os assuntos do episódio, todas jogadas por cima de um fundo branco, de tamanhos diferentes, uma um pouco na frente da outra, meio zoneadas. Um homem negro de óculos (da notícia sobre Detroit), um ashrai (ser mitológico da cultura escocesa, uma espécie de sereia) nadando no mar azul, um dedo quase encostando numa planta dormideira, uma foto da torcida Flamengo Antifa, um pedaço da Biblioteca Pública de Nova York, mostrando livros na estante, um enorme lustre e cristal, e pessoas lendo e usando laptop nas escrivaninhas, uma imagem do Matteo Salvini, homem branco, de barba escura, com cara de pateta, falando no interfone de um prédio, foto de um wombat, um bicho cinza peludinho com carinha de porquinho-da-Índia. No alto, acima das fotos, o número e o título do episódio em letras pretas, em fonte sem serifa. A logo do Pistolando, preta com fundo transparente, está entre a foto do wombat e a da planta, lá no lado direito da capa do episódio.  

Winning With Shopify
Understanding influencer diversification and the future of TikTok with Kaila Yu

Winning With Shopify

Play Episode Play 30 sec Highlight Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 16:14


Kaila YU – The Holistic Approach To Working With InfluencersI am so happy to announce the return of Kaila Yu on today’s episode of Winning with Shopify! I sit down with Kaila for the second year in a row at our Social Media Influencers Online Summit! Kaila is a WEALTH of influencer knowledge and will take us through the changing nature of social media landscape, influencer diversification and platform usage. Kaila has tons of tips and brings a unique perspective to the Podcast this week. As the co-author of the best-selling book 30 Day Travel Challenge, Kaila is a seasoned travel & food writer and appears in a regular television travel segment for FOX news. She is the founder of two extremely popular women’s travel blogs titled, “Kaila Yu” and “Nylon Pink”. She is also a writer for various other travel, food and news outlets such as VICE, Extra Crispy, Fodors, The Matador Network, Skyscanner, FWT Magazine and many more! Today we are focusing on emerging social media platforms such as TikTok, how influencers can think outside the box, and the importance of promoting your content across social media platforms. There are easy and proven tactics you can employ to ensure your brand and products are seen by the right audience using influencer marketing, and we’re going to explore that today! Be sure to go and listen to the full podcast with Kaila over at www.winningwithshopify.com/summit. You can sign up today for free and you’ll get three days full access where you can listen to tons more interviews from the top minds in marketing!Questions I covered:What are the new trends in social media marketing for 2020?What audiences age group/ demo for TikTok? What are some of the best ways to showcase a travel or food brand on a platform like TikTok? What are some other emerging platforms and what audiences can you reach on them? How do you still find success with SEO search paid ads? How can you and your brand help drive sales for eCommerce merchants and Shopify merchants? What should our brand do with the content once the influencer has created that content, what can they do themselves once they've got it? What are the tools and apps that are available at the moment that you're recommending that you're seeing work really well for influencer marketing? Topics:Followers are not always the most important metric on every social media platformThe importance of diversifying your platformSEO search is still a strong marketing tactic despite all the emerging platformsBuilding solid traffic to a blog or site takes dedication and patience Frequency and repetition of messaging builds brand loveImportant tools and planning apps to help drive your influencer marketing forwardResources: Find out more and contact details are below.instagram.com/kailayukailayu.comMake sure you are giving your customers the best service possible. Gorgias is a customer support helpdesk specially designed for online stores. Get flawless customer service for eCommerce stores today! https://gorgias.grsm.io/askparkerofferGet free and VIP lifetime access to the Social Media Influencer Marketing Online Summit here: winningwithshopify.com/summit Support the show (https://www.facebook.com/groups/WinningWithShopify/)

The Good Life Unravelled
#018 - Finding Your Purpose, Diversity in Travel and Intersectional Feminism with Eulanda Shead Osagiede

The Good Life Unravelled

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 84:52


In today's podcast episode I chat to Eulanda Shead Osagiede, co-founder of Hey! Dip Your Toes In, an award winning blog that promotes creative digital content with a focus on global travel and food culture.  She has helped travel and food culture brands like Coca-Cola, IBM, Etihad Airways, and tourism brands around the globe to tell their stories and create compelling digital content. Notably, her work has been featured in Forbes, Lonely Planet, House of Coco magazine, Culture Trip, Matador Network, Voyager, CULTURS, Blogosphere magazine, and others. With her authoritative voice on global travel, food tourism, and influencer marketing, Eulanda has been sought out as a workshop facilitator, brand ambassador, and guest speaker at events around the world like The Photography Show, WTM London, Borderless Live, TBEX, WITS, and TEDx in Morocco. In the episode Eulanda shares her story of how she went from studying medicine, to teaching dance and owning a dance studio, to being a photographer, and through to her current calling, proving a space for storytellers. She shares how figuring out your purpose is part of the your life journey and how important it is to trust the experiences you have  Eulanda is a true storyteller, she answers every question with stories and examples. She has a wonderful way with words.  We talk about how identities are fluid, and Eulanda shares a life-changing moment in Spain recently that inspired her to reevaluate how she perceived travel. Eulanda talks about her work as the BAME Executive Officer for the Women In Travel organisation and how that came about. We discuss why diversity and inclusion is necessary in the travel industry. We also talk about intersectionality and intersectional feminism and how we can only move forward with feminism if it is intersectional. Finally Eulanda shares her perspective on what a good life means, and what her self-care routines include.  Show notes: https://www.elizabethdhokia.com/eulanda-osagiede #GoodLifeUnravelled 

Item 13: An African Food Podcast
S3 E4: Content Marketing for Food Businesses with Hey! Dip Your Toes In

Item 13: An African Food Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 66:26


Eulanda and Omo are co-founders of Hey! Dip Your Toes In (HDYTI); an award-winning platform which promotes creative digital content with a focus on global travel and food culture. They have worked with leading brands including Coca-Cola, IBM, Etihad Airways, Uncle Ben's, and tourism boards around the world to create content to help tell their unique stories.Their work has been featured in Forbes, Lonely Planet, House of Coco, Culture Trip, Matador Network, CULTURS, Voyage, Blogosphere magazine, and other publications.Their authoritative voice on global travel, food tourism, and influencer marketing has led them to be sought out as guest speakers.Past speaking engagements include the TEDx, TBEX, Traverse, WITS, TFM, WTM, Hotelympia, and others.Find Hey! Dip Your Toes In online and sign up here to get more information on their upcoming retreat in 2020.----Interested in promoting your food product/service/event? Send details in an audio file to: yorm at essense 13 dot com. Listen to S3 E1 for guidelines on what to share in your file.Follow Item 13 Podcast on Instagram and Twitter Don’t forget to subscribe & leave us a review!

Food, News, and Views
Miami Spice is BACK with Bill Talbert, Ariete Chef Michael Beltran and Food Professional Matt Meltzer

Food, News, and Views

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2019 26:04


Miami Spice months is a chance to try top rated restaurants at bargain prices. Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) Pres.& CEO Bill Talbert gives tips and Ariete Chef Michael Beltran talks about his Miami Spice menu. Matt Meltzer writer for the Matador Network gives his restaurant news and we end with a Quick Fix Dinner in Minutes Seared Fresh Tuna Salad.

Point Noir
S.56 - Priest of Positivity feat. Phil Calvert

Point Noir

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 60:42


Today’s a Good Day To Have A Good Day... that’s one of the motto’s of this week’s guest Phil Calvert aka @philwaukee. He’s not only an adventurer but hosts his own travel show “Phil Good Travel” on the Matador Network. His perspective and positivity about men of color and travel are contagious so get ready to take in all the good vibes today!

The Offbeat Life - become location independent
Ep. 80 How to full time travel on a budget and do responsible tourism with Lola Mendez

The Offbeat Life - become location independent

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2018 23:39


This week I am so excited to speak with Lola Mendez who is a nomadic travel journalist and an advocate for responsible tourism.  After living in New York City for 7 years and working in the fashion industry. Lola knew she needed a change and decided to leave her job to full time travel around the world.  This leap of faith led Lola to find her passion as a writer and to become a leading voice in Latina travel.  Today Lola has been published in Lonely Planet, Far & Wide, Matador Network and continues to travel around the world on a budget.  Listen on to find out how to full time travel on a budget and do responsible tourism.  --------- Want to know how to overcome the biggest challenge of being a freelancer?  One of the trickiest things about being a freelancer is achieving financial stability for the long- term. Unpredictable income and costs, such as taxes, can make it difficult to save. bSolo helps you save by setting aside a percentage of your earnings and automatically pays your taxes each quarter. Through their self-service dashboard, you have the freedom to make deposits to and withdrawals out of your account, adjust your tax settings, and change your filing status. Try it free for three-months by going to www.bsolo.com/offbeat. [This episode was sponsored by Bsolo] ------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really your listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com

Young Black & Opinionated
Ep. 97, "Sixty Five, Ninety Seven" Ft. McCoy

Young Black & Opinionated

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2018 59:48


This week on YBO... listen as we do a mashup radio/podcast episode. Church announcements include us hosting The Ugly Christmas Sweater Party Part 2 on December 22, 2018 from 5-9pm. We jump into What's Going On and discuss the Milwaukee "Grinch," 2 black women launching a Cannabis opportunity conference to increase minority presence and a Milwaukee man being the first black man to have a travel show on Matador Network. For Random Stuff of The Week we share thoughts on people re-branding themselves, what is one thing we always manage to buy no matter how "broke" we are and what new music and/or podcasts are we listening to at the moment. When it comes to Dating and Relationships we talk about men giving women "The Girlfriend Test" and if that's fair. We close the show with our weekly anon and Inspiration of the Week. Find More Information on ybopodcastmke.com

Food, News, and Views
Alison Burgos Seed and Wine Festival

Food, News, and Views

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2018 26:40


Seed Food and Wine Festival, Founder Alison Burgo, sip savor and eat well and Bubbles and Pearl Chef Josie Smith-Malave shows us foods from her green bar and kitchen. Matt Meltzer, writer for the Matador Network gives his restaurant reviews and Quick Fix dinner in minutes Tabbouleh Salad and Toasted Walnut Couscous Salad

The Creative Voyage Podcast
How to Make a Living As a Freelance Writer With Ellen Freeman (S01E03)

The Creative Voyage Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2018 41:42


In this episode, I talk to Ellen Freeman, a freelance writer and editor based in Mexico City. We cover topics such as advice to writers who are just starting out, the process of pitching, financial challenges of being a freelance writer, what makes a good story, and much more. Biography Ellen Freeman is a writer and editor who graduated from Haverford College with a B.A. in Comparative Literature (Arabic & English) in 2011. Her writing has been published in Lenny Letter, Refinery29, Roads & Kingdoms, i-D, Travel Portland, Racked, Mental Floss, Ozy, October, Apartment Therapy, The Matador Network, The Fashion Spot, the Portland Mercury, and other online and print publications. She’s the Deputy Editor of Broccoli, a magazine for cannabis lovers, made by and for women. Together with Sharada Tolton, she created Muff, a zine about the new New Age. Selected Links From the Episode Ellen Freeman's Website Ellen Freeman's Instagram Broccoli Magazine Muff Zine Study Hall Newsletter Binders Full of Writing Jobs Facebook Group Who Pays Writers? Longform Podcast The Briefcase Technique The Changing Times Newspaper Midori.so Coworking KanbanFlow James Altucher Seth Godin Stephanie Madewell Anja Charbonneau Show Notes Episode Introduction [00:00:51] Advice for Writers Who Are Just Starting Out [00:02:12] Making a Living as a Freelance Writer [00:05:54] How to Pitch Stories to Editors [00:12:04] Short Episode Break – Support the Podcast [00:19:41] Ellen's Work Routines [00:20:31] Idea Generation [00:25:33] Writing Advice [00:27:39] Authentic Networking [00:29:38] What Makes a Good Story [00:35:55] Advice for Being a Better Writer and Creative Professional [00:38:30] Episode Outro [00:40:30] Full transcript and more at https://creative.voyage/

The Goal Standard
Ep 2. Rachel Travels shows us how to retire at 27 and travel the world

The Goal Standard

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 32:42


After silently suffering from Anxiety Disorder and Depression for over a year, Rachel made the decision to resign from a lucrative and promising corporate career to travel the world indefinitely.   Rachel's love for travel started before ever stepping on a plane. As a child, she read hundreds of books which allowed her to explore the world, in different times and places over and over again. In high school, she was granted an opportunity to travel to China for a month. Since then, her heart for travel and exploration has taken her to over 40 countries.   She created a travel platform to educate, inspire, and influence Millennials of color to travel the world to push past their comfort zones, travel the world (like a boss on a budget), and change the narrative on what it means to be a traveler of color.    Rachel Travels has been featured in Matador Network, Essence Online, XONecole, Blavity, and Black and Abroad.   Before leaving Corporate America, she was a Digital Marketing Project Manager, developing mobile apps, social media games, and creating digital strategies.    To say hello and follow more of Rachel's adventures and advice, head over to www.RachelTravels.com or www.RachelVHill.com.    

Dramatic Dad
Defining yourself through travel: The Doree Simon Story, Pt 2

Dramatic Dad

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2018 23:38


This is part two of my chat with Doree Simon. Part one is available (https://aaronschlein.com/doree-simon-pt-1/) . Aaron Schlein chats with Doree Simon. Doree is a filmmaker and producer whose passion projects focus on cause-related content — mostly documentaries. Doree also manages a  team of producers and filmmakers within the media house at Matador Network, a travel content company. Check out Doree’s work, including the film In Her Shoes at . (http://www.DoreeSimon.com.) PART 2 HIGHLIGHTS (0:50) A word from our non-profit partner, FLYTE (https://www.dramatictravels.com/flyte) . ([1:22]) Aaron and Doree connected thanks to a previous Dramatic Travels guest. ([2:40]) Doree shared her pro-tips and priceless advice about travel photography. ([4:35]) Doree shared her recent experience at the Lord of the Rings hobbit houses in New Zealand. ([6:10]) Aaron shared the lesson learned from a missed opportunity in China. ([8:40]) Doree shared why she will never forget to put the memory card back in her camera (again). ([9:10]) Doree shared an extremely heartfelt example of why we should all take the time to capture memories with our loved ones. ([13:25]) Talking to strangers on trips has helped Doree be adaptable and overcome fear in everyday life. (17:00) Doree recommends the book  . (https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dramatictrave-20&keywords=nicholas+kristof&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=3db0c6c34caf3d92ee3e814efe5cbede) (19:35) Doree never travels without a . (https://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=as_li_qf_sp_sr_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dramatictrave-20&keywords=travel+pillow&index=aps&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=xm2&linkId=06a6937758d359f7665e90a213bb0607) Invest in a good one! ([20:35]) Doree’s advice for parents: “introduce young people to new experiences so they don’t build up a fear of the different.” Dramatic Travels is the first season of The Aaron Schlein Story.

Dramatic Dad
Defining yourself through travel: The Doree Simon Story, Pt 1

Dramatic Dad

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2018 34:27


This is part one of my chat with Doree Simon. Part two is available (https://aaronschlein.com/doree-simon-pt-2/) . Aaron Schlein chats with Doree Simon. Doree is a filmmaker and producer whose passion projects focus on cause-related content – mostly documentaries. Doree also manages a relatively large team of producers and filmmakers within the media house at Matador Network, a travel content company. Check out Doree’s work, including the film In Her Shoes, at (http://www.DoreeSimon.com) . Dramatic Travels is the first season of The Aaron Schlein Story.

The Traveling Image Makers
TTIM 112 – Taylor Roades and a Protest Against Forgetting

The Traveling Image Makers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2018 37:59


We recently found this article at the Matador Network website: 17 female travel photographers who slayed 2017and it got us thinking that we should have more women on the show. I know we always strive to be as inclusive as possible, but sometimes it’s hard to think of female photographers in an industry that is very much male-dominated, so we were more than happy to have so many names to pick potential guests from. By the way, the list was compiled by our good friend and past guest, Kate Siobhan Mulligan, so thank you Kate!Anyway, we found some names on that list that we hadn’t heard of previously and discovered some great work and fascinating insights into the world of travel photography by looking at their websites, so we started sending out invites to some of them and this is how we got to know our guest of this week, Taylor Roades.Taylor is a self taught travel photographer based in Vancouver British Columbia; originally from Toronto, ON. Photography has taken her across Asia, and South America. She says she’s lugged too much gear through the Rocky Mountains, Patagonia, and the SubArctic.Travel is what is what sparked her interest in photography, but it is telling stories of conservation, people, adventure, and culture that keeps her interested.She works on a variety of editorial, commercial and reportage style assignments with companies and organizations that share a vision for sustainability and an appreciation for story. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Destination On The Left
Episode 43: Have a Real, Authentic Experience, with Joe Baur

Destination On The Left

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2017 34:32


In this episode, you will learn about having that real, authentic experience when you travel from Joe Baur. Joe Baur is an American travel author, writer, filmmaker and podcaster whose work has appeared in a variety of domestic and international outlets, including Matador Network, BBC Travel, Viator, and CraftBeer.com to name a few. He’s also the author of various Falcon Guides titles and 2016’s Talking Tico: (Mis)adventures of a Gringo in and Around Costa Rica. Following a year of living in Costa Rica, where he joined The Tico Times staff and contributed travel content, Joe returned to the United States and launched the Without A Path travel podcast, featuring conversations with fellow travelers on the experiences that have most shaped their lives. In August 2016 he relocated to Düsseldorf where he co-hosts the trivago Podcast and continues to pursue unique travel stories with a preference for getting off the tourist trek. A transcript of this episode is available here: http://destinationontheleft.com/joe-baur/

FROREALDOE on Air
#2 - Being courageous, spreading love, and traveling the world with Gloria Atanmo

FROREALDOE on Air

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2017 50:28


On this episode of FROREALDOE on Air, host Valaencia Thompson, chats with solo travel blogger, Gloria Atanmo. Glo, is the best friend and enabler everyone needs in their life. She is a full-time travel blogger, best-selling author, and has been featured in The Huffington Post, Thought Catalog, Elite Daily, Matador Network, Buzzfeed, Ebony Magazine, and more. Her travels have taken her to almost 60 countries across 5 continents, on a mission to spread love and joy to every corner of the world. She wants to show women that living your best life needs no one's permission, and there's a world of knowledge out there that simply can't be taught in a classroom. She shares some of the challenges she faced after leaving home with only $500, and deciding to travel the world. This episode is full of laughs, inspiration, and motivation to not play it safe all the time. Catch up with Glo: @glographics www.theblogabroad.com

Break Into Travel Writing Podcast
BITW 110: How to Find Unique Travel Stories with Joe Baur

Break Into Travel Writing Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2017 61:27


Joe Baur is an American travel author, writer, filmmaker and podcaster whose work has appeared in a variety of domestic and international outlets, including Matador Network, BBC Travel, Viator, and CraftBeer.com. He’s the man behind the mic for the Without A Path travel podcast and Trivago podcast. He’s author of various Falcon Guide titles and Talking Tico: [...] The post BITW 110: How to Find Unique Travel Stories with Joe Baur appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

Break Into Travel Writing | Travel | Adventure | Lifestyle Design
BITW 110: How to Find Unique Travel Stories with Joe Baur

Break Into Travel Writing | Travel | Adventure | Lifestyle Design

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2017 61:27


Joe Baur is an American travel author, writer, filmmaker and podcaster whose work has appeared in a variety of domestic and international outlets, including Matador Network, BBC Travel, Viator, and CraftBeer.com. He’s the man behind the mic for the Without A Path travel podcast and Trivago podcast. He’s author of various Falcon Guide titles and Talking Tico: [...] The post BITW 110: How to Find Unique Travel Stories with Joe Baur appeared first on Break Into Travel Writing.

World Footprints
Wayward and Vagabondish Travelers, a Dogs Vacay

World Footprints

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2016 59:58


Today on World Footprints we’ll enjoy some Wayward and hair-raising travel experiences with a true Vagabond and we’ll look at a new travel service that has gone to the dogs. First, author and Matador Network editor Tom Gates will give us a “sample” (no pun) of a few of his personal eyebrow-raising travel stories in his new book Wayward: Fetching Tales from a Year on the Road. Tom will share how Anthony Bourdain is responsible for his sampling of “mans best friend” and why he ended up in the pokey at Heathrow International Airport. Those stories are just a few of what we’ll hear. Next you’ll meet Mike Richard, founding editor of the popular website Vagabondish.com—a travel portal for the independent traveler and free spirit. Mike absconded from corporate America to pursue his passion for travel and to help others travel wisely. Finally, Aaron Hirschorn’s career has gone to the dogs—literally. Aaron and his wife Karine created a new service, DogVacay.com that provides travelers with host homes that will care for their dogs while traveling.

Industry Standard w/ Barry Katz

TOM RHODES is a world traveling comedian who is now celebrating his 30th year as a stand up comedian.  The New York Times describes him as “A mostly natural intellect with a knack for reporting the harsh realities of life with a dark and absurdly optimistic cynicism.”   Rhodes has built a career that not only includes stand-up specials,  a sitcom (NBC’s Mr. Rhodes),  a travel show,  a late night talk show (in Holland), and numerous live CD’s & DVD’s, one of which (“Rhode Scholar”) Laughspin.com named the Number One Comedy DVD of that year.    As a featured travel writer for Huffington Post, his travel story ‘A Tragedy, A Miracle And A Brawl…Welcome to Ireland’ was awarded “one of the Top 10 Best Travel Stories.”   Tom became the first comedian to sign a development deal with Comedy Central and performed at the first ever HBO Aspen Arts Festival.  At the Montreal International Comedy Festival, he was discovered by an NBC talent scout which led to a development deal to create his own sitcom.   His podcast, "Tom Rhodes Radio" was named one of the Top 10 of Best Podcasts by Matador Network and was praised as the best newcomer in The Onion's A.V. Club. Since 2013, "Tom Rhodes Radio" joined Bill Burr's & Al Madrigal’s All Things Comedy Network.  You can catch his newest stand-up special, “Light Sweet Crude,” now on Netflix.   Follow Tom on Twitter @_tomrhodes, and follow Barry @barrykatz

The Travelers
209: Traveling to Make Things with Adina Pease

The Travelers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2015 30:05


Adina Pease is a creative wanderer — her term, that I wish I thought of — and when she’s not documenting her travels in paint or film, through her company Dog on a Boat Studios, she’s running her new startup RambleGood, making and selling handmade travel goods for a good cause, products designed for the curious, the travelers, and those with an insatiable wanderlust for the world. Does that sound like you? Because I’m pretty sure that describes me. She’s worked with National Geographic, Travel Oregon, and Matador Network, to name just a few, on various creative storytelling projects. Become a Friend of the Show: Please subscribe and review! It just takes a second and you can help the show increase its rankings on iTunes just by this simple and quick gesture. We’d be grateful for a review. Leave one here. If you do, click here to let me know so I can personally thank you! Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see or a question about an upcoming episode, email me! I’d love to hear from you. Thank you so much for your support! The post 209: Traveling to Make Things with Adina Pease appeared first on The Daily Travel Podcast.

The Dave Pamah Show
Traveling and transforming lives with Ernest White II

The Dave Pamah Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 1970 80:36


Ernest White II is a storyteller, explorer, producer, and host of television travel docu-series FLY BROTHER with Ernest White II, currently airing in the United States on Public Television Stations and Create TV nationwide. He is also founder and CEO of Presidio Pictures, a new film, television, and digital media studio centering BIPOC, LGBTQ, and senior narratives. Ernest's writing includes fiction, literary essay, and travel narrative, having been featured in Time Out London, USA Today, Getaway, Ebony, The Manifest-Station, Sinking City, Lakeview Journal, Matador Network, National Geographic Traveler's Brazil and Bradt's Tajikistan guidebooks, and at TravelChannel.com. Appearing on the Travel Channel television series Destination Showdown and Jamaica: Bared, as well as in a documentary film about the dangers of mass tourism, Gringo Trails, Ernest is a Florida native now based in Canada. His obsessions include South Africa, São Paulo, and Rita Hayworth. Website: https://www.flybrother.net  If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go to:- https://ratethispodcast.com/rate and follow the simple instructions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-dave-pamah-show/donations