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Travel With Meaning
by Mike Schibel, Travel With Meaning
Travel stories that have impacted the lives and careers of artists, entertainers, athletes, entrepreneurs, CEO's and travel experts. Hosted by Mike Schibel, Founder of Travel With Meaning.
Episodes
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Best Part of Travel with Bruce Poon Tip
Most people think travel is about seeing more places. It's not. The journeys that stay with us the longest are the ones that change how we see ourselves and the people around us. In this episode, Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures, shares why meaningful travel isn't about luxury or...
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Chef Edoardo Baldi: Food, Family, Heritage & the Meaning of Hospitality
What can food teach us about culture, connection, and living a meaningful life? Recorded inside Baldi Restaurant at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, this episode of Travel With Meaning features acclaimed chef and restaurateur Edoardo Baldi. Born in Seravezza and raised in Forte dei Marmi on the...
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The Journey Behind Parks Project | Keith Eshelman
Welcome to another episode of the Travel With Meaning Podcast. This episode was recorded live in front of an audience at The Kinn in Venice Beach as part of their weekly Startup Café series, featuring conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Our guest is Keith Eshelman, Founder...
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The Magic of Mountain Yoga Festival
From the moment you arrive in St. Anton, something shifts. In this episode of Travel With Meaning, Mike shares conversations from the Mountain Yoga Festival in Austria — where nature, community, and presence come together in a way that's hard to explain but easy to feel. Through voices of locals,...
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Chapter 2
Welcome to Chapter 2 of the Travel With Meaning podcast. This isn't a full episode — it's the beginning of what's ahead. A real conversation about where we've been, the heartache and human moments we've been navigating, and the search for meaning through it all. This year, we're taking a more...
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One Bite Changed Everything with Lawrence Longo
Mike sits down with Lawrence Longo, a serial food and hospitality entrepreneur whose journey from hidden menu curator to restaurant empire builder has reshaped how people connect through food. Lawrence shares how his early obsession with experience over ego led him from launching Off the Menu — a...
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Pacific Palisades: A Story I Never Expected To Tell
In this deeply personal episode, Mike returns to his childhood home in Pacific Palisades — a place that once symbolized comfort, community, and family — now forever changed by one of the most devastating wildfires in U.S. history. Through intimate conversations with his mother (and her experience...
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How Condor Airlines Is Bringing Fun Back to Flying
Ever wondered what it's like to record a podcast at 38,000 feet? Host Mike Schibel takes Travel With Meaning to new heights—literally—onboard Condor Airlines' flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles on the sleek Airbus A330-900neo. Joined by flight attendant Brendan Osborne, this episode captures…
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Moments That Flow: Redefining Slow Travel
What happens when you trade speed for stillness? In this special episode, Mike shares his journey along the legendary Danube River aboard the Riverside Mozart. From the historic streets of Vienna to quiet castles and vineyards, this slow travel experience reveals why river cruising isn't just...
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The Road to Inspired Businesses with Laura Grier
Recorded in front of a live audience at the KINN in Venice Beach as part of their weekly Startup Café series, this is a special Travel Talk episode hosted by Travel With Meaning, exploring how travel can spark entrepreneurial ideas. We discussed global brands like Starbucks, Tom's Shoes, and Away...
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More Than Miles: Sam Goodwin's Story of Survival, Resilience, and Self-Discovery
What happens when a world traveler finds himself detained in one of the most dangerous places on Earth—completely by accident? What happens when a world traveler finds himself detained in one of the most dangerous places on Earth—completely by accident? In this gripping episode of Travel With...
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Redefining Travel with Purpose: A Conversation with Jessica Blotter
In this special Travel With Meaning podcast episode, recorded live in front of an intimate audience at The KINN in Venice Beach, we reconnect with Jessica Blotter — CEO and Co-Founder of Kind Traveler, and a returning guest on the show. Jessica shares the powerful origin story of Kind Traveler,...
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Mentors, Miles & Meaning: The Story Behind Gnarwhal Coffee with Nick Monica
On this episode of the Travel With Meaning podcast, we sit down with Nick Monica, the founder and CEO of Gnarwhal Coffee and Companion Restaurant in Venice Beach. Recorded in front of a live audience at The Kinn, this inspiring conversation explores the meaningful experiences that shaped Nick's...
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From Travel Agent to Fora CEO, Henley Vazquez's Unexpected Travel Journey
In this episode of the Travel with Meaning podcast, we sit down with Henley Vazquez, co-founder of Fora Travel and a self-proclaimed hotel junkie. Henley's journey into the travel industry was anything but conventional—from growing up on a farm in Virginia to building a cutting-edge travel agency...
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¡Celebrando Seattle!
While recording the Celebrating Seattle series with Jeannette Ceja, in collaboration with Visit Seattle, we had the privilege of meeting inspiring business owners within Seattle's Hispanic-Latino communities. We listened to their stories, explored the evolution of these vibrant communities in...
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From Safari to Lost Luggage: Michaela Guzy's Wildest Travel Tales
In this episode of the Travel with Meaning podcast, we sit down with Michaela Guzy, an award-winning documentary filmmaker, travel journalist, and founder of Oh The People You Meet. Michaela's global adventures have taken her to 120 countries, from the savannas of Africa to the lakes of Northern...
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Cooking With Aloha: Lee Anne Wong's Journey from NYC to Hawaiʻi
In Episode 119 of the Travel With Meaning podcast, we are thrilled to host Chef Lee Anne Wong, a culinary visionary known for her impactful journey from New York City's fine dining scene to the vibrant food culture of Maui. Chef Wong, a Top Chef alumna, shares her incredible story of moving to...
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Living Aloha: Maui's Influence on Top Chefs & People Around the World
In this special episode of the Travel With Meaning podcast, host Mike Schibel brings you a unique blend of conversations with renowned chefs and a talented local musician from Maui. They highlight the depth of Maui's culinary and cultural richness, reveal how Maui has impacted their lives, and...
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Beauty Beyond Borders: Shalini Vadhera's Inspirational Story
In episode 117, we welcome Shalini Vadhera, a renowned global beauty expert and entrepreneur. Shalini's journey from a celebrity makeup artist to a leading figure in the beauty industry is truly inspiring. She shares her experiences growing up with a multicultural background and traveling the...
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Behind the Lens: Danny Lee's Passion for People, Places, and Meaningful Stories
In episode 116, we are thrilled to host visionary filmmaker and storyteller Danny Lee, whose work has profoundly impacted the arts and travel landscape. Danny's journey began with his passion for hip hop, street art, and sports, which he seamlessly wove into a thriving filmmaking career. He takes...
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Celebrating Seattle Part 3
Part 3 of our "Celebrating Seattle" series culminated in gathering our community of like-minded travelers, eager to hear the captivating travel tales and deep affection for Seattle from James Beard Award nominee Chef Kristi Brown of Communion Restaurant in Seattle's Central District. Recorded at...
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Celebrating Seattle Part 2
In part two of our special series "Celebrating Seattle" in collaboration with Visit Seattle TWM podcast host Mike Schibel is joined again by the acclaimed bilingual travel journalist Jeannette Ceja. For any traveler, the heart of a destination lies within its people and community. We had the...
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Celebrating Seattle Part1
We're excited to kick off a special three-part podcast series "Celebrating Seattle" in collaboration with Visit Seattle. Our friend Jeannette Ceja, an award-winning bilingual travel journalist and TV host, joins TWM podcast host Mike Schibel to explore some of Seattle's iconic attractions and...
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Episode 112: Mickela Mallozzi
On episode 112 we talk with Mickela Mallozzi the four-time Emmy® Award-winning Host and Executive Producer of Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi, a travel series highlighting the diversity of dance which airs on PBS stations nationwide and on Amazon Prime globally. A professional dancer and trained...
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Episode 111: Jeff Jenkins
In episode 111, we sit down with Jeff Jenkins, the host of Never Say Never on Nat Geo and Disney+, a motivational speaker, and the creative mind behind @chubbydiaries, a platform inspiring individuals of all sizes to explore the globe. Jeff's journey began with his first flight to Japan in his...
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Episode 110: Knödelfest
Welcome to the 110th episode of the Travel with Meaning podcast. In this distinctive feature, we delve into the tale of a culinary fascination with a dish we encountered in Austria back in 2022. Our journey led us over 6,000 miles to the world's oldest festival dedicated to this particular...
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Episode 108: Bruce Wallin
Episode 108 of the Travel With Meaning podcast features a conversation with Bruce Wallin, a travel journalist who has experienced his share of meaningful adventures. As editorial director for Robb Report for 15 years covering luxury travel to co-founding Trip magazine in the nineties, and today…
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Episode 107: Ruben Rojas (Live at the Fairmont Santa Monica)
Episode 107 is a special conversation recorded in front of a live audience at the infamous Fairmont Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica, CA. This podcast features one of our favorite past guests, Ruben Rojas an artist, author, podcast host, a new dad, and Founder of Live Through Love. It had been five...
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Episode 106: Dan Demsky
Episode 106 of the podcast features a conversation with Co-Founder and CEO of Unbound Merino,Dan Demsky. An intrepid business leader, and serial entrepreneur, Dan started Unbound Merino as a way to offer travelers freedom through simplicity. In just five years, Dan has transformed the company…
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Episode 105 (Part 2): Amy and Nick Thomson
Episode 105 is a two-part series with Amy and Nick Thomson, podcasters and creators of What The Pho Travel Podcast (WTP). Amy is a former BBC Radio producer and current podcast production business founder. Nick Thomson is a podcast producer at Manchester United Football Club Together they are…
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EPISODE 105: Amy and Nick Thomson
Episode 105 is a two-part series with Amy and Nick Thomson, podcasters and creators of "What The Pho" (WTP) Travel Podcast. Amy is a former BBC Radio producer and current podcast production business founder. Nick Thomson is a podcast producer at Manchester United Football Club. Together they are,...
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Episode 104: Christine Peterson
On this episode of the Travel With Meaning podcast, we meet Christine Peterson, a freelance writer based in southeast Wyoming. TWM podcast host Mike Schibel met Christine on a trip to Ganglers Lodge in Northern Manitoba. This conversation shares the unique adventure of Gangelers Lodge and...
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Episode 103: Jen Ruiz
In episode 103 of the podcast, we talk with Jen Ruiz, AKA Jen On A Jet Plane. Jen is a truly unique professional who transformed her life and career through incredible travel experiences. Jen is a lawyer turned full-time travel blogger and author. She is a 5-time Amazon bestselling author, 3-time...
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Episode 102: Lillian Rafson
In the latest episode of the Travel With Meaning podcast, host Mike Schibel speaks with Lillian Rafson, the CEO and founder of Pack Up + Go. Originally from Pittsburgh, Lillian shares how her passion for travel after a carefree Summer backpacking around a region she knew nothing about led her to...
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Episode 101: Katalina Mayorga
In this episode, we're joined by a woman who's blazing a trail in the travel industry and never intended to start a travel company. As the Colombian-American founder and CEO of El Camino Travel, Katalina Mayorga has been on a mission to change the way women travel, making it more accessible and...
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EPISODE 100: Linda Schibel
Welcome to episode 100 of the Travel with Meaning podcast! We're excited to celebrate this milestone by sharing a very special episode with our listeners. In this episode, we're joined by my travel inspiration, my mom, Linda Schibel. In this episode, we delve into mom's earliest travel memories…
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Episode 99: Solocast - 2022 Recap
Hello Travelers! What a year 2022 has been! TWM is beyond grateful for all of you and your support of the podcast and for sharing meaningful travel stories. This episode is a recap of travels, unique experiences, and inspiring conversations from this past year. Our most meaningful episode…
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Episode 98B: Owen Conflenti
Episode 98B - This is part two of the conversation recorded at the Westin Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. If you haven't listened to 98A with Steve French from the Westin make sure you do so. In this episode, we talk with news anchor Owen Conflenti, who's been getting up at 2:30 am for...
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Episode 98a: Hilton Head, The Low Country with Steve French and Owen Conflenti
Episode 98 of the podcast is a special two-part conversation 98A and 98B recorded at the Westin Hilton Head Island in South Carolina. Our guest for episode 98 is Houston news anchor/content creator Owen Conflenti. Owen also happens to be the college broadcasting partner of TWM podcast host Mike...
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Episode 97: Jason Zone Fisher
Episode 97 features a conversation with TV host Jason Zone Fisher. A passionate traveler who turned his love for sports, curiosity for adventure, and why not mentality into a thriving on-camera career. After winning a dream opportunity with Gillette traveling to major sporting events and...
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Episode 96: Lauren Gay
Episode 96 features a conversation with Lauren Gay AKA Outdoorsy Diva, an extraordinary traveler who carved out her own path and inspired countless people along the way. Lauren is the creator of Misadventures of an Outdoorsy Diva Blog, host/producer of the award-winning Adventure Is A Lifestyle...
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Episode 95: Stephanie Daniel
Hello travelers, in episode 95 we talk with Stephanie Daniel, the CEO, and Co-Founder of a unique new travel app, Legend. Stephanie does not come from a traditional travel industry background, but as we've found from talking with countless guests travel has impacted all of our lives and careers....
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Episode 94: Cara Federici
In this episode, we talk with, Cara Federici, the Founder, and CEO of the Madison Melle Agency. Cara has a long career in hospitality working with prestigious global brands. It's her savvy eye for design, forward-thinking innovation, and detail that has her agency positioned as a positive force…
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Episode 93: Rachel Firchau and Nailah Hayward
Gathering the Travel With Meaning community of like-minded travelers together to hear meaningful stories from our special guests is what we missed most during the pandemic. Episode 93 features not one but two incredible guests for the podcast recorded in front of an intimate audience at the Shay...
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Episode 92: Scot Tatelman
In this episode, we talk about Scot's passion for travel and how it lead to launching the Travel Academy. An initiative with State Bags and Puzzle International to provide the opportunity of travel for young adults from disadvantaged neighborhoods. Travel With Meaning podcast host, Mike Schibel…
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Episode 91: Danni Washington
Episode 91 was recorded in front of a live audience at the Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills and is brought to you by our partner, Los Cabos Tourism. Our special guest, Danni Washington, is a Science Communicator, Author, and TV Host. Making her return to the TWM podcast, she shares her love for…
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Episode 90: Shira Lazar
Episode 90 features a conversation with a digital trailblazer who found healing and transformation in nature. Shira Lazar is the founder and CEO of the Emmy Nominated digital media brand What's Trending. She is the host of the afternoon drive show Let's Go There weekdays on CHANNEL Q, an Audacy...
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Episode 89: Lindsay Myers
In episode 89 we catch up with Lindsay Myers at the newly remodeled Viceroy Santa Monica. Lindsay tells us about some of the exciting projects and travels she's working on. We also hear about the fun shared experience that podcast host Mike Schibel, and Lindsay had together in Los Cabos. Lindsay…
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Episode 88: Nicholas Stone
Episode 88 of the podcast was record at Bluestone Lane on Rose Ave in Venice Beach with the CEO and Founder of Blunestone Lane Nicholas Stone. A former professional AFL Football Player (6 years), Corporate Finance banker (11 years Australia, USA, UK) and currently Founder & CEO of Bluestone Lane....
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Episode 87: Danny Guerrero
In Episode 87 we speak with Danny Guerrero, Founder, The Culturist Group (TCG). His accomplishments are astounding and driving change. In this episode we hear Danny's meaningful travel stories from his first international trip to Korea, his experience interning for San Diego Tourism Board and the...
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Travel stories that have impacted the lives and careers of artists, entertainers, athletes, entrepreneurs, CEO's and travel experts. Hosted by Mike Schibel, Founder of Travel With Meaning.
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