{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/671e4178df525fe1214880d8/67900e5dfc105e4d36bb96cd?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"S1E6 - Small Airports, Big Stories: Lisa’s Insights on Business Travel","description":"<p>Meetings and Miles - https://www.linkedin.com/company/meetingsandmiles/</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts:</p><p>Pamela Wilton - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelawilton/</p><p>Mark Peters - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdpeters17/</p><p>e: meetingsandmiles@gmail.com </p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Welcome to Meetings and Miles</p><p>00:46 Introducing Our Guest: Lisa Kachulak-Babey</p><p>02:14 Lisa's Travel Adventures and Stories</p><p>04:44 Unexpected Challenges in China</p><p>13:27 The Sao Paulo Taxi Incident</p><p>17:32 Advice for New Business Travelers</p><p>21:29 The Confidence Building Aspect of Travel</p><p>24:20 Final Thoughts and Takeaways</p><p>29:40 Tip of the Day: Using Airline Points Wisely</p><p>31:03 Connect with Us</p>","author_name":"Mark & Pamela"}