Ep 43 - Trailblazing and Bingo with Haley Cottey

In this episode of The Flipflop Experience Podcast, host Leah Thrapp chats with guest Misti Pratt about their story of meeting through social media and their memorable travel adventures together. Misti shares experiences from a family trip to Italy, organized by Leah, highlighting the personal touches and unforeseen hurdles, including a medical emergency deftly handled during the trip. The conversation showcases the power of social media, the joy of traveling with loved ones, and the amazing connections made through these experiences. They also hint at their next big adventure: a family trip to Ireland. Tune in for inspiring travel stories and a lot of laughs! Check out our new Flipflop Experience Podcast Facebook page for more information and photos, feel free to ask any questions, or share any topics that you would like for us to explore on upcoming episodes. Follow along with Leah’s travels @flipflopsandadventures on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Brought to you by Joy Pod Studios Music By: Sam Damask

In this episode of The Flipflop Experience Podcast, host Leah Thrapp welcomes guest Misti Pratt to share their travel adventures and mishaps. From their humorous first trip to Austria, where Misti challenged her severe horse allergy, to memorable walks in Ireland and the enchanting streets of San Miguel de Allende, they discuss the joys of travel, meeting new people, and unexpected experiences. The episode is filled with laughter, practical travel tips, and heartfelt stories of connections made on the road. Check out our new Flipflop Experience Podcast Facebook page for more information and photos, feel free to ask any questions, or share any topics that you would like for us to explore on upcoming episodes. Follow along with Leah’s travels @flipflopsandadventures on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Brought to you by Joy Pod Studios Music By: Sam Damask

In this new episode of The Flipflop Experience podcast, host Leah catches up with travel enthusiast and digital nomad Will Kennedy. They share memories from a travel conference in Portland, where they bonded with other travel bloggers over pizza and laughs. Will opens up about his exciting nomadic lifestyle, including his unforgettable foodie adventures in Colombia and his strategy for balancing remote work while globe-trotting. From hilarious travel mishaps to the art of packing light, this episode is packed with fun stories and practical tips for anyone dreaming of a nomadic life. Connect with Will on Instagram at _willderness_ Check out our new Flipflop Experience Podcast Facebook page for more information and photos, feel free to ask any questions, or share any topics that you would like for us to explore on upcoming episodes. Follow along with Leah’s travels @flipflopsandadventures on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Brought to you by Joy Pod Studios Music By: Sam Damask

Join host Leah Thrapp on The Flipflop Experience Podcast as she chats with Eric Stoen from Travel Babbo about his journey from healthcare CEO to renowned family travel writer and photographer. Discover invaluable tips for making family travel memorable, hear heartwarming and exciting stories from their adventures across the globe, including destinations like Antarctica, Paris, Japan, and beyond. Learn how to create unforgettable kid-friendly trips, balance planned activities with spontaneous moments, and find the joy in exploring new places through a child's eyes. Get inspired to embark on your own epic family expeditions with practical and fun travel ideas! Connect with Eric at Travel Babbo Check out our new Flipflop Experience Podcast Facebook page for more information and photos, feel free to ask any questions, or share any topics that you would like for us to explore on upcoming episodes. Follow along with Leah’s travels @flipflopsandadventures on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Brought to you by Joy Pod Studios Music By: Sam Damask

In this episode of The Flipflop Experience Podcast, host Leah Thrapp talks with Haley Cottey from Explore More about promoting outdoor adventures and making nature accessible. Haley shares her efforts to encourage exploration through activities such as guided hikes, trail bingo, and yoga in nature. They discuss the challenges of hiking with kids, balancing family adventures, and finding joy in local naturescapes. They also touch on adventures abroad, like hiking on Mount Kilimanjaro. Explore More aims to inspire people to discover trails and engage with nature using their innovative Trail Bingo app. Connect with Haley on  the Explore More website,  Instagram, and Facebook Check out our new Flipflop Experience Podcast Facebook page for more information and photos, feel free to ask any questions, or share any topics that you would like for us to explore on upcoming episodes. Follow along with Leah’s travels @flipflopsandadventures on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Brought to you by Joy Pod Studios Music By: Sam Damask

In this episode of the Flipflop Experience Podcast, host Leah Thrapp speaks with Beth Binger, author of There's Wonder Around the Bend:  An Inspiring Guide to Solo Road Tripping.  Beth is on a mission to equip and inspire women to confidently step into a new season of life by planning and embarking on a solo road trip.  Beth shares and teaches women the practicalities of solo travel, but more importantly, how to leave confusion and uncertainty in the rear view as they seek freedom and wonder. The Flipflop Experience Podcast listeners can go to wonderbingtravel.com/book-resources to get lifetime access to all the bonus resources for There's Wonder Around the Bend. Connect with Beth on WonderBing Travel website,  Instagram, and Facebook Check out our new Flipflop Experience Podcast Facebook page for more information and photos, feel free to ask any questions, or share any topics that you would like for us to explore on upcoming episodes. Follow along with Leah’s travels @flipflopsandadventures on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Brought to you by Joy Pod Studios Music By: Sam Damask

In this episode of the Flipflop Experience Podcast, host Leah Thrapp speaks with Mandy Dorsey, a health and wellness coach who shares her inspiring journey from being a single mom on welfare to crafting a lifestyle centered around travel with her family. Mandy discusses how her early struggles, corporate career, and eventual shift to a successful home-based business allowed her to pursue her passion for travel. She reflects on the life-changing moments and memories made through family trips, and shares her decision to downsize to enable even more travel adventures. Tune in for an empowering story of overcoming hurdles and embracing a life rich with experiences. Follow Mandy Dorsey on Facebook at BeautyandBeastMode    Check out our new Flipflop Experience Podcast Facebook page for more information and photos, feel free to ask any questions, or share any topics that you would like for us to explore on upcoming episodes. Follow along with Leah’s travels @flipflopsandadventures on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube Brought to you by Joy Pod Studios Music By: Sam Damask

In this episode, host Leah Thrapp celebrates the return to recording at Joy Pod Studios in Colleyville, Texas. Leah shares her exciting travel plans for the upcoming months and highlights some upcoming podcast episodes featuring new guests and stories. Don't forget to follow Leah on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube at @flipflopsandadventures and subscribe to the podcast for updates!

Flipflop Experience producer Jenny McGee moderates this chat with Leah and Leah's fellow "mompreneur" Emile Bensaber about working together to curate unforgettable travel experiences, including their recent research for Leah's upcoming Champagne and Chateaus tour. To learn more about today’s guest, Emile Bensaber and Agents of M.I.C.E., follow her on Instagram and Facebook. Check out our new Flipflop Experience Podcast Facebook page for more information and photos, feel free to ask any questions, or share any topics that you would like for us to explore on upcoming episodes. Follow along with Leah’s travels @flipflopsandadventures on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube . Brought to you by Wicked Apple: Produced By: Jenny McGee, Gini Mascorro, Sam Damask, and Natalie Somers Executive Producers: Joe Groves, Robyn Prather, Andrew Hood, Michael Froseth Music By: Sam Damask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Helping clients prioritize travel is the mission of author and financial planner Kyle Gabhart, joining Leah to discuss the rewards of traveling with family, the concept of legacy, and the inspiration for his book. Find Kyle Gabhart on Facebook and LinkedIn. To learn more about the Bluegrass Legacy Group and Kyle's book, "Legends Don't Retire: And Neither Should You," click here. Check out our new Flipflop Experience Podcast Facebook page for more information and photos, feel free to ask any questions, or share any topics that you would like for us to explore on upcoming episodes. Follow along with Leah’s travels @flipflopsandadventures on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube. Brought to you by Wicked Apple: Produced By: Jenny McGee, Gini Mascorro, Sam Damask, and Natalie Somers Executive Producer: Joe Groves, Robyn Prather, Andrew Hood, and Michael Froseth Music By: Sam Damask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices