Episode 11: Exploring the World of Travel with Bonnie Newcomer
04/03/25 • 41 min
In this engaging conversation, Bonnie Newcomer, the president and owner of Departure Travel Management, shares her extensive experience in the travel industry. She discusses the creative aspects of travel planning, the importance of relationships with suppliers, and the diverse styles of travel available today. Bonnie emphasizes the significance of family travel and the unique experiences it offers, including small ship and river cruising. She also touches on the challenges of balancing work and life as a business owner and provides valuable advice for travelers to embrace new experiences.
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Departure Travel – Your Departure Begins Here
Chapters
00:00 Bonnie's Journey in Travel
05:09 The Day-to-Day of a Travel Agency
10:50 The Value of Using a Travel Agency
18:07 Family Travel Experiences and Recommendations
20:30 The Importance of Travel and Connection
21:31 Exploring Small Boat Travel
23:28 The Unique Experience of River Cruising
26:15 The Role of Travel Agents
27:54 Leadership and Team Motivation
28:49 Balancing Work and Life
30:16 Empowering Women in Business
32:15 Productivity Tips and Rituals
35:29 Life Advice and Wisdom
35:38 Travel Tips for a Memorable Experience
40:19 Exploring the Evolving World of Travel
40:50 Insights on Corporate Travel Management
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In this engaging conversation, Bonnie Newcomer, the president and owner of Departure Travel Management, shares her extensive experience in the travel industry. She discusses the creative aspects of travel planning, the importance of relationships with suppliers, and the diverse styles of travel available today. Bonnie emphasizes the significance of family travel and the unique experiences it offers, including small ship and river cruising. She also touches on the challenges of balancing work and life as a business owner and provides valuable advice for travelers to embrace new experiences.
Contact Bonnie at
Departure Travel – Your Departure Begins Here
Chapters
00:00 Bonnie's Journey in Travel
05:09 The Day-to-Day of a Travel Agency
10:50 The Value of Using a Travel Agency
18:07 Family Travel Experiences and Recommendations
20:30 The Importance of Travel and Connection
21:31 Exploring Small Boat Travel
23:28 The Unique Experience of River Cruising
26:15 The Role of Travel Agents
27:54 Leadership and Team Motivation
28:49 Balancing Work and Life
30:16 Empowering Women in Business
32:15 Productivity Tips and Rituals
35:29 Life Advice and Wisdom
35:38 Travel Tips for a Memorable Experience
40:19 Exploring the Evolving World of Travel
40:50 Insights on Corporate Travel Management
Get $25 off your first order with Stich Fix with the link below:
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Ep. 10: Embracing Self-Love: Understanding and Celebrating Who We Are
In this conversation, Jennifer Kwapis explores the concept of self-love, its significance, and the common insecurities faced by women. She delves into the psychology behind self-doubt, societal influences, and offers practical strategies for cultivating self-love and confidence. The discussion emphasizes the importance of embracing one's unique beauty and the journey towards self-acceptance.
Keywords
self-love, insecurities, women, body image, mental health, self-acceptance, confidence ,mindfulness, positive affirmations, support network
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Self-love means recognizing your worth and treating yourself kindly.
Common insecurities among women include body image, aging, and perfectionism.
Societal standards often fuel feelings of inadequacy.
Practicing self-compassion is essential for building a positive self-image.
Mindfulness and gratitude can shift focus to the positives in life.
Positive affirmations help rewrite negative thought patterns.
Building a supportive network is crucial for self-esteem.
It's important to embrace physical changes that come with aging.
Striving for progress, not perfection, is key to self-acceptance.
You are enough just as you are.
Sound Bites
"What does self-love truly mean?"
"Why is self-love so important?"
"You are enough just as you are."
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Self-Love
02:30 Common Insecurities Among Women
07:22 The Psychology of Self-Doubt
09:50 New Chapter
11:01 Cultivating Self-Love and Confidence
Next Episode
Ep.12- The Dangers of All-or-Nothing Mindsets
This conversation gets into the concept of extreme thinking, exploring its causes, impacts, and strategies for overcoming it. Jennifer discusses how fear, perfectionism, past experiences, mental health conditions, and intolerance of uncertainty contribute to polarized thinking. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing these patterns and adopting a balanced approach to foster growth and resilience.
Keywords:extreme thinking, mental health, perfectionism, growth, resilience, self-improvement, mindfulness, balance, personal development, overcoming challenges
Takeaways
- Extreme thinking is also known as polarized thinking.
- Fear and stress can lead to extreme thinking.
- Perfectionism often results in viewing efforts as failures.
- Growth happens in the messy middle, not just in success.
- Past experiences can reinforce extreme thinking patterns.
- Mental health conditions can amplify negative thought patterns.
- Routine can help break the cycle of extreme thinking.
- High achievers embrace flexibility and focus on progress.
- Challenging extreme thoughts can lead to more balanced perspectives.
- Embracing uncertainty is key to personal growth.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Extreme Thinking
09:35 The Causes of Extreme Thinking
10:33 The Impacts of Extreme Thinking
11:12 Strategies to Overcome Extreme Thinking
17:25 Embracing Balance and Growth
18:02 Breaking Free from Extreme Thinking
18:29 Embracing Balance and Gray Areas
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