S1E6 - Small Airports, Big Stories: Lisa’s Insights on Business Travel
01/22/25 • 29 min
Meetings and Miles - https://www.linkedin.com/company/meetingsandmiles/
Hosts:
Pamela Wilton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelawilton/
Mark Peters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdpeters17/
In this episode of Meetings and Miles, hosts Pamela and Mark welcome their first guest, Lisa Kachulak-Babey, a seasoned business traveler with nearly 20 years of experience. Lisa shares captivating stories from her travels to over 55 countries, including a memorable incident in China and an almost-abduction scare in Sao Paulo. She also offers valuable advice to new travelers, highlighting the importance of preparation, safety, and confidence building. Pamela and Mark reflect on their personal travel experiences and emphasize the unique challenges faced by solo female travelers. Mark wraps up the episode with a handy tip on maximizing airline points for merchandise purchases.
00:00 Welcome to Meetings and Miles
00:46 Introducing Our Guest: Lisa Kachulak-Babey
02:14 Lisa's Travel Adventures and Stories
04:44 Unexpected Challenges in China
13:27 The Sao Paulo Taxi Incident
17:32 Advice for New Business Travelers
21:29 The Confidence Building Aspect of Travel
24:20 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
29:40 Tip of the Day: Using Airline Points Wisely
31:03 Connect with Us
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Meetings and Miles - https://www.linkedin.com/company/meetingsandmiles/
Hosts:
Pamela Wilton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelawilton/
Mark Peters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdpeters17/
In this episode of Meetings and Miles, hosts Pamela and Mark welcome their first guest, Lisa Kachulak-Babey, a seasoned business traveler with nearly 20 years of experience. Lisa shares captivating stories from her travels to over 55 countries, including a memorable incident in China and an almost-abduction scare in Sao Paulo. She also offers valuable advice to new travelers, highlighting the importance of preparation, safety, and confidence building. Pamela and Mark reflect on their personal travel experiences and emphasize the unique challenges faced by solo female travelers. Mark wraps up the episode with a handy tip on maximizing airline points for merchandise purchases.
00:00 Welcome to Meetings and Miles
00:46 Introducing Our Guest: Lisa Kachulak-Babey
02:14 Lisa's Travel Adventures and Stories
04:44 Unexpected Challenges in China
13:27 The Sao Paulo Taxi Incident
17:32 Advice for New Business Travelers
21:29 The Confidence Building Aspect of Travel
24:20 Final Thoughts and Takeaways
29:40 Tip of the Day: Using Airline Points Wisely
31:03 Connect with Us
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Previous Episode
S1E5: Sunburns and Spreadsheets: When Business Meets Pleasure
Meetings and Miles - https://www.linkedin.com/company/meetingsandmiles/
Hosts:
Pamela Wilton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelawilton/
Mark Peters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdpeters17/
Conversation Summary: The conversation discusses the concept of "bleisure" - the combination of business and leisure travel. [04:51] Pamela is a proponent of bleisure, arguing that it can promote work-life balance, reduce travel fatigue, and benefit companies by attracting top talent. [04:52] Mark is more skeptical, raising concerns about blurred boundaries, equity issues, and potential abuse of travel budgets. The two debate the merits and drawbacks of bleisure travel. [04:52]
Interviewee Background: This is not an interview, but rather a conversation between two co-hosts, Pamela and Mark, discussing the topic of bleisure travel. [04:52]
Key Points
- Pamela believes bleisure travel can boost morale, productivity, and work-life balance for employees. [05:03]
- Mark is concerned about the potential for abuse, blurred boundaries, and negative perceptions from colleagues.
- Pamela argues that with proper boundaries and transparency, bleisure can be beneficial for both employees and employers.
- Mark suggests that vacation time should be separate from business travel, and that bleisure can create equity issues. [08:45]
- Both acknowledge that the implementation and policies around bleisure travel can greatly impact its effectiveness and acceptance.
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Next Episode
S1E7 - Carry-On Confidential: Mastering the Art of Lightweight Travel
Meetings and Miles - https://www.linkedin.com/company/meetingsandmiles/
Hosts:
Pamela Wilton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelawilton/
Mark Peters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdpeters17/
In this episode of Meetings and Miles, hosts Pamela and Mark discuss travel logistics focusing on packing strategies, types of luggage, and useful travel accessories. They compare hard-shell versus soft-sided luggage, the benefits of using packing cubes, and efficient packing techniques. They also share personal preferences for in-flight attire and essential travel items like tech accessories and liquid management tips. The episode concludes with tips on what to do if your luggage gets lost and the importance of having a photo of your suitcase.
00:00 Welcome to Meetings and Miles
00:57 Packing Strategies: Suitcases and Luggage
03:37 The Backpack Debate
06:41 Packing Tips and Tricks
12:48 The Shoe Dilemma
15:07 Travel Attire and Comfort
18:44 Essential Travel Accessories
27:08 Final Thoughts and Recap
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