Design Her Travel
Do you feel most alive when exploring new parts of the world? Do you dream of living a life filled with adventure, connection, and purpose?
If so, you’re in right place! Design Her Travel is the podcast that inspires you to turn those dreams into reality.
Hosted by global nomad Kim Anderson, this podcast is your weekly source of travel tips, fascinating stories, and actionable advice. Whether you’re dreaming of your first solo trip, planning your next family adventure, or searching for ways to design an intentional life full of travel, Design Her Travel has something for you.
Each episode takes you behind the scenes of extraordinary journeys, from travelers who’ve walked the globe, rowed across oceans, written best-selling books and created success as digital nomads and travel entrepreneurs.
Through a mix of guest interviews and solo episodes, you’ll get real-world tips, heartfelt stories, and the kind of inspiration that’ll have you turning your travel dreams into reality.
Meet Kim:
Her solo travels have taken her to over 40 countries and across countless oceans, and her unique experiences—like sailing the world despite not seeing the ocean until age 12—prove that transformation happens when you step out of your comfort zone. Her passion for adventure and community led her to create Design Her Travel group trips for like-minded women, offering you the chance to explore the world with a built-in travel tribe of lifelong friends.
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Design Her Travel
The Ultimate Guide for Travel Content Creators: How to Pitch Brands, Get Paid, and Grow Your Social Media Following w/ Leona Marlene #140
Ever wondered how content creators land paid brand deals while traveling the world? This episode is for you.
If you've ever scrolled through your feed and wondered how travel content creators are getting paid to explore the world, this is your chance to find out. This week we're diving into everything you need to know about turning your travel obsession into a paycheck.
Join us as host, Kim Anderson chats with seasoned travel content creator, Leona Marlene, who inspires over 100k followers with her authentic storytelling about life as a full-time traveler. Leona is sharing her no-holds-barred advice on how to thrive as a content creator and avoiding burnout.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to pitch brands like a pro, learn about things to consider while building a personal brand, and the steps to ensure you're getting paid what you're worth in the growing influencer industry.
Leona opens up about her journey and gives you the real-world tips you need to succeed—from figuring out your niche to navigating the influencer world with confidence and professionalism.
Get ready to bust open that notes app, because Leona holds nothing back.
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
- How to start small and travel locally
- Finding your niche in the content creator world
- Crafting pitches that land dream brand partnerships
- Growth projections in the influencer and content creation industry
- The importance of staying professional
- How to keep the fun in content creation while building your brand
RESOURCES:
Connect with Leona: Instagram, TikTok & YouTube
WANT MORE?
Check out our recent episodes with Your Travel BFF @janelleonajet or @PacksLight Queen, Gabby Beckford
EPISODE DETAILS:
10:35 - It's amazing to be able to let go of those limiting beliefs and boundaries we kind of put on our self.
10:59 - The true joy in life is not chasing the next high
13:21 - We all are building our personal brand
14:41 - The beautiful thing about starting out is you can try a few different things and see what really catches on for you.
15:15 - Brands have to recognize that you're offering value.
16:10 - The biggest things are to just start
26:26 - It’s important to maintain a level of professionalism in this industry
40:47 - “The market in content creation and influencers is not over saturated
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