Today, we're diving deep into the world of travel hacking with Julia Menez, a former actuary turned travel influencer and educator. Julia's journey takes us through her unconventional path, where she transitioned from crunching numbers to unraveling the secrets of accumulating points and miles for luxurious travel experiences.
Episode Guide
01:26 How did you start travel hacking?
05:59 What is an actuary?
13:08 Everything turned out not quite as she planned.
13:48 How did traveling fit into your life?
17:04 The transition from actuary to Instagram and online marketing
19:35 Opening your own travel agency and the challenges of opening one
22:04 How did people react when you say you can travel for free?
23:23 When did you realize that you can actually make a career out of helping people?
25:08 What’s your thought process about raising your price?
27:51 What type of clients do you work with?
29:17 Are you still challenged with what you’re doing?
30:56 How do you balance your ambition?
34:48 Any advice to someone who’s starting travel hacking?
35:46 Busting some travel hacking myths
36:40 Best credit card for starters?
38:21 Where do you go to learn more?
39:17 Have you ever thought of starting a startup?
42:00 Anything you need help with?
Julia's journey is a testament to the incredible power of resilience, adaptability, and unwavering determination. From a math whiz in an actuarial career to a trailblazing travel expert, Julia's story embodies the idea that life's most remarkable transformations often occur when we dare to challenge the norm and embrace our passions.
Keep traveling, keep thinking about your purpose, and don’t be afraid to pursue it!
Until next time, happy travels!
Email: julia@geobreezetravel.com
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Youtube: geobreezetravel
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