16: Using a Travel Agent: Is it for you? With Ashley Kindsvatter

01/24/24 • 18 min

Have you ever wondered if you should use a travel agent? Is it even in your budget? What kind of services do they provide? Then this episode for you! In today’s episode, KoKo and I sit down with fellow mama, podcaster, and travel agent, Ashley Kindsvatter and dive into the services she offers, who could benefit from using a travel agent, and debunk one of the common misconceptions about them. So throw in your ear buds, take care of that next thing on your to-do list, and come along with us as we learn more about travel agents and planning that next adventure.
Connect with Ashley!
Find her on Instagram @ kindventures.travel
Check out her website https://www.kindventurestravelllc.com/
Send her an email at [email protected]
Connect with LoLo and KoKo!
Find us on Instagram @ LoKo Travel Life (be sure to DM us with any travel questions!)
00:00 Introduction: The Role of Travel Agents
01:03 Meet Ashley: Travel Agent and Adventure Planner
01:59 Services Offered by Travel Agents
03:08 The Value of Personalized Travel Planning
04:00 The Travel Agent Network: How It Works
05:42 Customizing Your Travel Experience
10:44 The Importance of Budget in Travel Planning
11:39 Debunking Misconceptions about Travel Agents
15:46 The Benefits of Traveling with Kids
18:07 Conclusion: How to Connect with Ashley

Previous Episode

15: Managing Emotions and Travel with Tera Wages

In this episode, we have an in-depth conversation with emotional regulation coach, Tera Wages, about the link between travel, kids and emotions. Tera shares her personal experiences as a mama and travel enthusiast, touches on common parenting fears tied to traveling with kids, and offers tips for managing emotions both at home and while traveling. She also talks about the 'Connection Codes', a four-minute tool developed to teaches parents and kids how to identify and process their emotions.
Connect with Tera!
Tune in to the Connection Codes Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts.
Download the FREE 4-minute tool for processing emotions at https://www.connectioncodes.co/wheel
Let's connect!
Follow us on Instagram at LoKo Travel Life (be sure to DM us with any travel questions!)

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

00:40 Getting to Know Tera Wages

02:21 Emotions and Travel: A Personal Perspective

04:02 Processing Emotions on Family Trips

04:15 The Connection Codes: A Tool for Emotional Regulation

04:54 Real-life Application of Emotional Regulation

08:34 Understanding and Managing Emotions in Children

10:56 The Importance of Emotional Regulation for Parents

17:49 Encouragement for Moms: Travel is Worth It

21:14 Connection Codes: How to Connect and Learn More

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17: Travel and Core Memories with Family Therapist Amberly Stevens

Whether you're an anxious mom looking for tips on road trips and camping or simply curious about the power of early associations in children, this episode is for you!
In this episode, we sit down with fellow mama and therapist, Amberly Stevens, as we dive into the fascinating world of brain development, core memories, and the impact of travel on a child. 🧠✈️
Amberly shares her insights and personal experiences on how core memories are formed and how travel can create lasting impressions in a child's mind. From firing the senses to building positive associations, this conversation is filled with valuable knowledge and relatable stories.
Connect with LoLo and KoKo!
Find us on Instagram @LoKo Travel Life (be sure to DM us with any travel questions!)