Personalized Travel Strategy – Revolutionizing Your Journey

From Budget Traveler to Full-Time Content Creator: Using Points & Miles to Fund a Lifestyle of Travel with @themobilehomie! (Ep. 63)

By BoldlyGo | February 26, 2025

Have you ever wondered how to transition from budget travel to a full-time travel lifestyle?

In this episode of the Revolutionizing Your Journey podcast, host DeAndre Coke sits down with travel enthusiast Jordyn Verzera, co-founder of The Mobile Homie, to explore her inspiring journey from a frugal traveler to a full-time content creator. Jordyn explains how leveraging points and miles has been key to making travel both affordable and rewarding, while sharing practical strategies for planning trips and navigating the complex world of travel rewards. The conversation also includes memorable travel stories—including a humorous, cautionary tale about her experience with rabies vaccines—and offers crucial advice on maintaining travel insurance and balancing work with wanderlust.

Listen now to discover how to follow your dreams, master travel planning, and turn everyday adventures into a sustainable lifestyle.

Key Highlights:

Budget to Full-Time Transition: Jordyn’s journey shows that it’s possible to evolve from budget travel to a full-time travel lifestyle through smart use of points and miles.
Travel Rewards Strategy: Effective planning and strategy are essential to maximize the benefits of points and miles, significantly reducing travel costs.
Balancing Work and Travel: Treating travel like a business can help you sustain a full-time travel lifestyle without compromising your income.
Learn from Experience: Memorable travel mishaps, like the rabies vaccine incident, serve as important lessons in travel planning and safety.
Financial Safety Net: Having a solid financial plan and safety net is critical before making the leap to full-time travel.
Community and Resources: Utilizing travel communities and resources can simplify the complex world of points and miles, making travel more accessible for everyone.
Follow Your Dreams: Jordyn’s story underscores that with the right strategies and mindset, you can turn travel into a lifelong passion.

Resources:

LTH Online Points & Miles In Depth Course:
- Use coupon code “BOLDYGO” for a 50% discount!
BoldlyGo Travel With Points & Miles Facebook Group
Truicity Wealth Management

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Simplifying Points & Miles: A “Lazy” Approach to Travel Rewards with Genni of @travelingfranklins (Ep. 62)

By BoldlyGo | February 19, 2025

Ever wonder how you can simplify your travel rewards strategy and maximize points with minimal effort?

In this episode, DeAndre sits down with Genni Franklin to demystify the world of points and miles. Genni, who transitioned from the hospitality industry into travel rewards, reveals her “lazy” approach—earning points with minimal effort while still maximizing value. She explains the importance of building confidence through that all-important first redemption, clarifies the differences between flexible and non-flexible points, and shares tailored strategies for families.

Genni also highlights her top credit card recommendations and offers practical tips for streamlining the redemption process, making travel both accessible and affordable. Ultimately, she encourages listeners to focus on their unique travel goals and adopt a flexible mindset to unlock incredible opportunities.

Tune in now to learn how to simplify your rewards strategy and start maximizing your travel potential!

Key Highlights:

Simplified Approach: Genni emphasizes a “lazy” strategy that minimizes effort while maximizing points and miles.
Confidence Through Redemption: Building confidence by making that first successful redemption is essential.
Flexible Points Advantage: Understanding the difference between flexible and non-flexible points can expand your travel options.
Family Strategies: Tailoring travel rewards strategies for families can significantly enhance travel experiences.
Credit Card Recommendations: Genni shares her favorite credit cards that help maximize travel rewards.
Smart Budgeting: Effective travel planning and budgeting are crucial for optimizing points and miles.
Personal Focus: Focus on your unique travel journey rather than comparing yourself to others.
Embrace Flexibility: Flexibility in travel planning can unlock incredible opportunities and better deals.
Continuous Learning: Ongoing education about points and miles is vital for long-term success.