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The Thought Card is an affordable-travel and personal finance podcast empowering financially travelers with the tools and resources to travel the world, earn more money, pay off debt, and build wealth. Join Danielle Desir every other week as she explores creative ways to live life on your terms and obtain financial freedom. Also, hear inspiring stories from other financially savvy travelers traveling the world and crushing their financial goals. Starting November 2020 on The Thought Card, you can also tune in to 'Millennial Wealth Builders,' a 3x grant-funded 12-part audio docuseries highlighting the stories of women of color building wealth. New episodes air on the first of the month. To find out more, visit www.podcast.thoughtcard.com.

The Thought Card is an affordable-travel and personal finance podcast empowering financially travelers with the tools and resources to travel the world, earn more money, pay off debt, and build wealth. Join Danielle Desir every other week as she explores creative ways to live life on your terms and obtain financial freedom. Also, hear inspiring stories from other financially savvy travelers traveling the world and crushing their financial goals. Starting November 2020 on The Thought Card, you can also tune in to 'Millennial Wealth Builders,' a 3x grant-funded 12-part audio docuseries highlighting the stories of women of color building wealth. New episodes air on the first of the month. To find out more, visit www.podcast.thoughtcard.com.

Location:

United States

Description:

The Thought Card is an affordable-travel and personal finance podcast empowering financially travelers with the tools and resources to travel the world, earn more money, pay off debt, and build wealth. Join Danielle Desir every other week as she explores creative ways to live life on your terms and obtain financial freedom. Also, hear inspiring stories from other financially savvy travelers traveling the world and crushing their financial goals. Starting November 2020 on The Thought Card, you can also tune in to 'Millennial Wealth Builders,' a 3x grant-funded 12-part audio docuseries highlighting the stories of women of color building wealth. New episodes air on the first of the month. To find out more, visit www.podcast.thoughtcard.com.

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English

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Episodes

Welcome to Cape Cod: Live From Bad Martha Brewery

6/3/2021
Recorded live at Bad Martha Brewery in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, join Kyle and me as we share details about our first time visiting Bad Martha Brewery in Falmouth. If you're looking for a Cape Cod brewery with friendly staff, refreshing craft beer, great music, and delicious deep-dish pizza, then this is the place for you. For more podcast episodes recorded live on location check out: Climbing the Great Wall of ChinaOur Experience at Avatar Flight of Passage at Disney Word Love the...

Duration:00:15:12

[MWB Series] Meryanne Loum-Martin: Building The First Black Woman-Owned Boutique Hotel in Marrakech

6/1/2021
Born in Cote d'Ivoire (a country in West Africa), to a Senegalese diplomat father, and West Indian lawyer mother, Meryanne Loum-Martin spent her early childhood in Ghana, London, and Moscow, before settling in Paris for a career in law. Then one day she decided she wanted to relocate and become a hotel owner in Marrakech, Morocco. Marianne owns and operates an eight-acre boutique hotel named Jnane Tamsna in Marrakech which boasts 24 rooms, five swimming pools, and a clay surface tennis...

Duration:00:22:42

Announcement: Introducing My Secret Members-Only Podcast - The Thought Card Club

5/30/2021
I just launched a secret podcast called The Thought Card Club for those who love the show and want to access extended interviews, audiobooks, workshops, and bonus podcast episodes not shared on the public feed. As a member of The Thought Card Club, you'll get access to a private podcast feed that streams on your favorite podcast players like Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts. So every time I release a new episode, you'll get it straight away. That means no need to log in and fumble around...

Duration:00:15:04

An Intro to Coast FI with Jessica from The Fioneers

5/20/2021
Want to retire early but don't want to totally deprive yourself along the way? It's possible to take a balanced approach to a financial independence. Meet Jessica (Mrs. Fioneer), the co-founder of The Fioneers, a financial independence blog focused on the intersection between financial independence and lifestyle design. In this episode, Jessica shares how paying attention to her finances and reaching Coast FI has changed her life, afforded her the opportunity to walk away from a toxic job,...

Duration:00:44:12

Creating Lucrative Side Hustles With Daniella Flores

5/6/2021
A software engineer by day, Daniella Flores is a serial side hustler, entrepreneur, and the creator of the award-winning side hustle blog iliketodabble.com where she shares ways to side hustle online without leaving your home. When she isn’t globetrotting, you can find her playing with her 7+ animals, hustling, and working towards financial independence. In this episode, Danielle Flores shares how to create a lucrative side hustle, ways to manage all of your income streams, and how side...

Duration:00:32:25

[MWB Series] How To Advance In Your Career and Become a Founder with Shivani Berry

5/1/2021
Shivani Berry is the CEO and Founder of Ascend, a 6-week leadership development program for women. As a career coach, she helps women feel more confident and become better leaders. In this episode, Shivani shares how to advance in your career, develop soft skills, and tips for starting a business. If you've been inspired by our work, please consider supporting the show by buying me and the production team a cup of coffee here. For more resources mentioned, check out the show notes:...

Duration:00:22:33

How To Become Location Independent With Debbie Arcangeles

4/22/2021
Debbie Arcangeles is the host of The Offbeat Life, a podcast where she interviews travelers who ditched their 9 to 5 to become location independent. Debbie is also the founder of Howtocreateapodcast.com, a podcast consulting agency where she helps online bosses gain authority and income through podcasting. Prior to starting her location independent business, she worked as a photojournalist, traveling to Central America, the Middle East, and Asia photographing remote areas and indigenous...

Duration:00:30:33

How To Find Cheap Flights With Thrifty Traveler Premium

4/8/2021
Finding cheap flights is one way to travel more for less (and it’s a personal favorite). So how do I find the best airfare deals around? Introducing Thrifty Traveler Premium a flight deal notification service. Today I’m thrilled that Jared Kamrowski, the founder, and CEO of Thrifty Traveler has joined me to share how to find the best flight deals and why it is worth the annual subscription. He also shares how the pandemic continues to impact the airline and credit card industry as well as...

Duration:00:25:47

[MWB Series] Surviving a Coup and Improving Your Finances With Sophal Pettit

4/1/2021
Sophal Pettit was a young child when the Pol Pot Revolution happened in Cambodia. Sophal and her family are survivors of a time called The Killing Fields of Cambodia. They came to the United States with nothing but their lives. In this episode of Millennial Wealth Builders, Sophal Pettit shares her story of surviving a coup and how she improved her finances throughout her life. She also shares the benefits of hiring a financial coach and how she co-founded a financial services business with...

Duration:00:41:39

How I Became A Financially Savvy Traveler

3/25/2021
Welcome back financially savvy travelers! It feels good to be back with new episodes every other Thursday for Season 6 of The Thought Card Podcast. This episode is pretty special because I realized that although I've been podcasting for almost three years now, I haven't shared my story. How did I become a financially savvy traveler? Good question. In this episode, I share how I became who I am and where I see myself moving forward. Did you know that you can now support the show by buying...

Duration:00:31:57

Author Series Day 7 Finale: Benefits of Hiring an Editor

3/4/2021
This is the final episode of the author series - thank you for tuning in and I encourage you to go back and listen to previous episodes. As promised, I'll be back with new episodes of The Thought Card Podcast starting April 4th. In this episode, I share how my editor has helped me grow as an author and why indie authors should consider hiring editors. Want to write a non-fiction book this year? Join my 6-week Writing Intensive Program which starts April 4th, 2021. Enroll by Friday, March...

Duration:00:10:25

Author Series Day 6: Dealing With Rejection and How To Bounce Back

3/3/2021
Rejection comes in so many shapes and sizes for indie authors — maybe you get a bad review, your book sales are low or you are not feeling confident about your work. In this episode, I share ways I've gotten rejected and how I pushed past those difficult moments. Want to write a non-fiction book this year? Join my 6-week Writing Intensive Program which starts April 4th, 2021. Enroll by Friday, March 5th before doors close. Reserve your spot here: https://danielledesir.com/intensive Hey,...

Duration:00:15:19

Author Series Day 5: Ideas For Promoting Your Book

3/3/2021
On Day 5 of the Author Series, I share some of my favorite ideas for promoting books. Want to be a guest on more podcasts? Check out my masterclass, Nail Your Podcast Guest Pitch Email. Want to write your non-fiction book this year? Join my 6-week Writing Intensive Program which starts April 4th, 2021. Enroll by Friday, March 5th before doors close. This cohort is limited to 12 writers -- reserve your spot here: https://danielledesir.com/intensive Follow Danielle Desir on Instagram:...

Duration:00:12:36

Author Series Day 4: How To Find Beta Readers For Non-Fiction Books

3/1/2021
On Day 4 of the Author Series, I detail why you should recruit beta readers and how to find potential readers who would be willing to offer feedback and promote your book. Want to write your non-fiction book this year? Join my 6-week Writing Intensive Program which starts April 4th, 2021. This cohort is limited to 12 writers -- reserve your spot here: https://danielledesir.com/intensive Follow Danielle Desir on Instagram: @thedanielledesir Read my books: Affording TravelTraveling With A...

Duration:00:12:29

[MWB Series] How Women of Color Advance In the Workplace with Minda Harts

3/1/2021
Minda Harts is the award-winning and best-selling author of The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know To Secure A Seat, a career development book for women of color in the workplace. She is also the CEO of The Memo LLC, a career development platform for women of color, and an Assistant Professor at NYU Wagner. In this episode of Millennial Wealth Builders, Minda Harts shares the challenges women of color face in the workplace, how to take control of our careers, and the impact publishing...

Duration:00:11:09

Author Series Day 3: How To Outline Non-Fiction Books

2/28/2021
On Day 3 of the Author Series, I detail how to outline your book and why it's so important. Here's a quick tip, use your outline as a guide but also transform it into your table of contents! Want to write your non-fiction book this year? Join my 6-week Writing Intensive Program which starts April 4th, 2021 -- reserve your spot here: https://danielledesir.com/intensive Follow Danielle Desir on Instagram: @thedanielledesir Day 1 of Author Series on Instagram - Getting Started As A...

Duration:00:10:33

Author Series Day 2: How To Set Writing Expectations and Goals

2/27/2021
Before you start writing your next book, set writing expectations that will help you cross the finish line. On Day 2 of the Author Series, I detail how to find the right time to write and how to identify your metrics of success. Join my 6-Week Writing Intensive Program which starts April 4th, 2021: https://danielledesir.com/intensive Follow Danielle Desir on Instagram: @thedanielledesir Day 1 of Author Series on Instagram - Getting Started As A Self-Published Author Day 2 of Author...

Duration:00:17:29

[MWB Series] Investing In Hotels Collectively with Epiq Collective

2/1/2021
Less than 2% of hotel owners are People of Color and even fewer are women. Davonne Reaves and Jessica Myers are the youngest Black women to own a hotel property under a major chain. As the founders of Epiq Collective, they are on a mission to teach people how to become hotel owners. Epiq Collective helps investors collectively invest in commercial real estate opportunities. In this episode, discover four ways to invest in hotels and why it's important to build several streams of...

Duration:00:21:15

[MWB Series] How To Negotiate A Raise and Latina Equal Pay With Athena Valentine Lent

1/25/2021
Athena Valentine Lent is fighting the good fight to bring financial education to people who look like her. Her family didn’t know much about money, budgeting, or bank accounts. Then when Athena was a freshman in high school, her mother passed away. Immediately, she became a homeless teen on a rocky path. Fortunately, her uncle inspired her to go to college, get an education, and turn her life around. Today, Athena’s work as a program manager for a nonprofit allows her to promote the...

Duration:00:27:00

2020 Year End Review + New Episodes April 1st

1/12/2021
As we wrap up 2020 and start a new year, I wanted to share some of my favorite highlights including getting married, writing new books, starting new income streams, and more. I will be back with new episodes starting Thursday, April 1st. Thanks for listening! In the meanwhile listen to past episodes of the podcast - we have over 75 episodes including Millennial Wealth Builders, the 12-part audio docuseries highlighting women of color building wealth. Also, don't forget to leave me a rating...

Duration:00:22:57

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