Best Mike Schibel Podcasts (2024)

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From Travel Agent to Fora CEO, Henley Vazquez’s Unexpected Travel Journey 32:30

22h ago32:30

32:30

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 that empowers advisors and travelers alike. Along th…

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¡Celebrando Seattle! 9:33

2M ago9:33

9:33

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 Seattle, and discovered what makes the city so special t…

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From Safari to Lost Luggage: Michaela Guzy’s Wildest Travel Tales 41:32

2M ago41:32

41:32

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 Michigan. In this episode, Michaela shares incredible…

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Cooking With Aloha: Lee Anne Wong's Journey from NYC to Hawaiʻi 36:29

3M ago36:29

36:29

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 Hawaiʻi, opening Koko Head Cafe and eventually planting…

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Living Aloha: Maui’s Influence on Top Chefs & People Around the World 28:11

3M ago28:11

28:11

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 share their stories of community resilience after the L…

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Beauty Beyond Borders: Shalini Vadhera's Inspirational Story 48:34

4M ago48:34

48:34

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 world, which shaped her unique perspective on beauty. Sh…

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Behind the Lens: Danny Lee's Passion for People, Places, and Meaningful Stories 41:36

4M ago41:36

41:36

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 us behind the scenes of his latest PBS project, "The…

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Celebrating Seattle Part 3 36:10

5M ago36:10

36:10

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 Kinn Venice amidst a live audience comprising media, …

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Celebrating Seattle Part 2 26:37

5M ago26:37

26:37

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 privilege of connecting with remarkable small business ow…

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Celebrating Seattle Part1 28:56

5M ago28:56

28:56

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 connect with small business owners in the vibrant Hispan…

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Episode 112: Mickela Mallozzi 31:21

8M ago31:21

31:21

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 musician, Mickela decided to start a journey around t…

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Episode 111: Jeff Jenkins 27:48

8M ago27:48

27:48

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 early twenties, a pivotal moment that transformed his l…

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Episode 110: Knödelfest 14:22

10M ago14:22

14:22

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 delicacy. Enter Knödel, the Austrian dish that transcends i…

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Episode 108: Bruce Wallin 38:04

1+ y ago38:04

38:04

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 as the host of the award-winning #travelthatmatters po…

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Episode 107: Ruben Rojas (Live at the Fairmont Santa Monica) 39:47

1+ y ago39:47

39:47

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 years since we sat down with Ruben in front of a live…

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Episode 106: Dan Demsky 48:26

1+ y ago48:26

48:26

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 from a small crowdfunding campaign to an international b…

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Episode 105 (Part 2): Amy and Nick Thomson 42:35

1+ y ago42:35

42:35

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, What The Pho Travel Podcast. They travel around the glo…

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EPISODE 105: Amy and Nick Thomson 31:08

1+ y ago31:08

31:08

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, What The Pho Travel Podcast. They travel around the …

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Episode 104: Christine Peterson 43:58

1+ y ago43:58

43:58

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 Christine's lens as a journalist covering wildlife, the envi…

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Episode 103: Jen Ruiz 56:39

1+ y ago56:39

56:39

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 TEDx speaker and multi-award-winning travel journali…

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Episode 102: Lillian Rafson 44:03

1+ y ago44:03

44:03

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 start her own company that plans surprise trips for i…

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Episode 101: Katalina Mayorga 1:02:06

1+ y ago1:02:06

1:02:06

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 inclusive. Katalina shares the two meaningful moments …

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EPISODE 100: Linda Schibel 28:53

2y ago28:53

28:53

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 and explore where her wanderlust comes from. We also r…

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Episode 99: Solocast - 2022 Recap 9:26

2y ago9:26

9:26

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 recorded this year was 98A and 98B with Owen Conflenti recor…

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Episode 98B: Owen Conflenti 43:53

2y ago43:53

43:53

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 seventeen years to deliver the morning news in Houston. O…

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Episode 98a: Hilton Head, The Low Country with Steve French and Owen Conflenti 28:51

2y ago28:51

28:51

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 Schibel We learn more about Owen and his meaningful tr…

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Episode 97: Jason Zone Fisher 45:56

2y ago45:56

45:56

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 experiences with his best friend, Jason knew anything was pos…

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This Week in Travel News 1: Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Real ID, Best in Travel 2023, Peru-Ecuador-Guatemala Restrictions Lift! 13:04

2y ago13:04

13:04

This Week in Travel News episode 1 on The Millennial Travel Podcast with Matt Wilson: Happy Cyber Week Millennial Travel Podcast listeners! A big part of my job as CEO of Under30Experiences is reading the travel news and analyzing where the industry is going, so I'm here to bring you all the top stories. Updates from Under30Experiences: -Over30Expe…

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Episode 96: Lauren Gay 48:57

2y ago48:57

48:57

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 Podcast, published photographer, speaker, consultant, …

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Episode 95: Stephanie Daniel 52:07

2y ago52:07

52:07

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. Stephanie is no different as travel shaped who she is…

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Episode 94: Cara Federici 44:55

2y ago44:55

44:55

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 in the new dawn of hospitality. A self-described city …

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Episode 93: Rachel Firchau and Nailah Hayward 59:39

2y ago59:39

59:39

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 Hotel in Culver City, CA. This event was a collaborat…

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Episode 92: Scot Tatelman 56:57

2y ago56:57

56:57

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 was lucky enough to be a last-minute addition to the i…

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Episode 91: Danni Washington 30:28

2y ago30:28

30:28

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 the Pacific Ocean + Los Cabos and even drops hints abo…

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Episode 90: Shira Lazar 41:13

2y ago41:13

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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 Original Station, and the award-winning LGBTQ+ Talk Ra…

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Episode 89: Lindsay Myers 50:01

2+ y ago50:01

50:01

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 is a weekly contributor on NBC Access Hollywood, wher…

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Episode 88: Nicholas Stone 53:01

2+ y ago53:01

53:01

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. Bluestone Lane is the fastest growing premium cafe b…

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Episode 87: Danny Guerrero 53:12

2+ y ago53:12

53:12

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 special trip to Paris with his mom. Also sharing abo…

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Episode 86: Mindful. Adventure. Travel 47:49

2+ y ago47:49

47:49

Hello Travelers, This episode was recorded on location in Montana as part of a mindful adventure travel experience with Recal Travel. This was a unique experience as part of Recal's quiet park series in Glacier National Park. The adventure included breath work, yoga, meditation, walks in nature, camping, cold dips, s'more making and connecting with…

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Episode 85: Kaila Yu 41:22

2+ y ago41:22

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Kaila Yu is a Taiwanese American singer, songwriter, former model, and freelance journalist. She was formerly the lead singer and vocalist for the all-Asian-American, female rock band Nylon Pink. As a journalist and on-camera correspondent based in Los Angeles for KEYT which broadcasts on CBS/NBC/FOX. Her writing has appeared in the New York Times,…

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Episode 84: Scott Eddy 58:24

2+ y ago58:24

58:24

On episode 84 of the podcast we meet a man who’s blazed a trail in the travel digital space, but things didn’t always go as planned for Scott Eddy. Life changed for Scott after losing his father 3 weeks before graduating high school. After months of feeling lost, unmotivated, and directionless, Scott joined an investment training program and excell…

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Episode 83: The Meaningful Travel Summit 11:08

2+ y ago11:08

11:08

TWM podcast host Mike Schibel was honored to attend the first in person Tourism Cares Meaningful Travel Summit since the COVID pandemic. Bringing together Like-minded travelers from all sectors of the travel industry in North Lake Tahoe at the beautiful Palisades Tahoe. Discussing important issues on Climate Change, Sustainability and DEI in the in…

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Episode 82: Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, but make it fashionable 41:04

2+ y ago41:04

41:04

Renowned adventure photographer Laura Grier has a knack for manifesting extraordinary opportunities. When she was presented with leading an all women's climb to the top of the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro, she knew this would be one of her greatest physical and mental challenges of her life. If the eight days and fifty one hours of…

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30: From Brooklyn to Haiti to 57 Countries with Dr. Anne Desrosiers 51:32

2+ y ago51:32

51:32

Dr. Anne Desrosiers is an entrepreneur, educator, and philanthropist from Brooklyn, New York. Anne is someone who I'm lucky enough to call a friend. She is an OG Under30Experiences traveler who I got to know on our trip to Iceland. Anne is Chief Experiences Officer at The Voluptuary Travel. She writes a fantastic blog and always keeps it real with …

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Episode 81: Shaahin Cheyene 1:04:56

2+ y ago1:04:56

1:04:56

Every once in awhile we share stories of sheer determination, resilience and grit that it’s hard not to find inspiration in the journey. Episode 81 of the TWM Podcast features a conversation with a truly remarkable man, Shaahin Cheyene. He's the founder of the brain nutrition startup Accelerated Intelligence (AI), an award-winning business mogul, a…

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Episode 80: Unplugged in Mexico 54:56

2+ y ago54:56

54:56

Welcome to Episode 80 of the podcast! This is a special solo cast episode where our host Mike Schibel shares stories from a recent adventure in Mexico. Spending time in Los Cabos and cruising for a week on the Sea of Cortés with Uncruise the small ship adventure company. This episode is broken up into three parts: 1) The bucket list experience 2) s…

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Episode 79: Kylie Chenn 1:02:53

2+ y ago1:02:53

1:02:53

Episode 79 features a conversation with an exceptional travel entrepreneur Kylie Chenn, Founder of Acanela Expeditions, The Wander Camp and The Adventure Dress. Growing in a small town in Northern Idaho, it was a semester studying abroad that opened her mind and heart. Kylie had the travel bug from the first trip abroad and didn’t look back. Over 1…

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Episode 78: Jayson Seidman 1:11:33

2+ y ago1:11:33

1:11:33

This episode features a conversation with a visionary hotelier who's passionate about providing a full service hospitality experience. Investing in historic properties in unique markets to invite travelers to embrace slow travel, have less and experience more with meaning. Excited for you to hear our conversation and make sure you check out and sta…

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Episode 77: All The Feels in New York 12:04

3y ago12:04

12:04

Hello Meaningful Travelers! On this episode our host Mike Schibel shares his experience traveling to New York for a travel industry event. Mike meets different people from tourism boards and hotel groups to share about Travel With Meaning and learn what travel means to them. This was no ordinary trip as Mike shared the experiences gave him "All The…

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Episode 76: Zoya Mohan 51:24

3y ago51:24

51:24

EP. 76 is all about following your dreams and blazing a trail as we learn about the journey of India born, California raised songstress, Zoya Mohan. She's been praised by Rolling Stone, ELLE, GQ, MTV, Vh1, Harpers Bazaar, and more for her recollective songwriting and collection of catchy pop gems. She's gained recognition from heavyweights AR Rahma…

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