Ready to pause and reflect this holiday season?

In this heartfelt Thanksgiving episode, Kim Anderson takes a moment to share what she’s most grateful for—including you! As the host of Design Her Travel, Kim celebrates the podcast’s incredible milestone as one of the top 2.5% worldwide, thanks to the support of listeners like you.

Tune in to hear Kim’s reflections on gratitude, the joy of shared stories, and why celebrating even the smallest wins matters. Whether you’re gathering with loved ones or dreaming of your next adventure, this episode is all about gratitude and connection.

How are you celebrating your wins this year?
Drop me a DM on Instagram (@designhertravel) I’d love to hear from you!

**Please note: In the spirit of celebration, there is only one episode of Design Her Travel this week. We'll be back next week with two regularly scheduled episodes.

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Sometimes, achieving your dreams requires more than just a plan—it calls for this one thing: Blind confidence or as PacksLight creator, Gabby Beckford called it (Episode #101), delusional optimism.

In this Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson explores the grit, tenacity, and optimism needed to build a life you love, even when the path feels uncertain. Inspired by her conversation earlier this week with corporate gal turned full time travel creator, Janelle on a Jet (Episode #129) this episode is the medicine you need to help fuel your dreams.

If you’re ready to take one step toward your dreams and trust in the process, this episode is for you. Be sure to save it for those moments when you need a little extra inspiration, and remember—you’ve got this.

What steps are you taking toward your dream life today?
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Think travel creators have it easy? Think again.

Once an engineer, Janelle on a Jet is now a full-time travel creator, known as the Internet’s Travel BFF, sharing authentic, relatable, and inspiring travel stories online. Whether it’s scoring first-class upgrades, managing cash flow as an entrepreneur, or navigating plus-size travel challenges, Janelle keeps it real while traveling the world in style.

In this episode, you’ll discover Janelle’s journey from her first travel hacks to landing long-term brand deals with companies like Delta.

You’ll also hear about the ups and downs of leaving a stable career to take a leap into the unknown and why being your true self is the ultimate key to success.

Get ready for actionable tips, a behind-the-scenes look at the content creator lifestyle, and plenty of inspiration to fuel your own adventures.

Tune in now, and don’t forget to share your favorite moment by tagging @DesignHerTravel on Instagram!

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Managing cash flow as a creator
• Finding empowerment through entrepreneurship
• Landing your dream collaboration

CONNECT with Janelle: Instagram, Tiktok, YouTube

⚡ ROUND RESOURCES:
World Travel by Anthony Bourdain
Hot Tub Boats Seattle

EPISODE DETAILS:
06:51 - Sometimes all you need is the blind confidence
12:09 - Being an entrepreneur is empowering
13:18 - Saying yes is important, but sometimes saying no is even more important
15:01 - Managing your cash flow
26:16 - Sometimes the travel creation world can feel a little like a highlight reel.

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• Please Note: I may earn a small commission when purchasing through these links. It doesn't cost you anything extra but does help support the show.