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Irregular income is one of the most stressful parts of being a travel blogger. A great month can be followed by a slow one, making it hard to feel financially secure. In this episode, fractional CFO and tax strategist Katherine Pomerantz of Money Storyteller breaks down exactly how creators can feel financially stable and build long-term wealth, even when income changes month to month. In this episode, she shares: -How to find your "enough number" when your income fluctuates -Why keeping all your savings in cash is holding you back — and simple ways to start investing -How much cash you actually need as a buffer -What to do with your money as soon as it lands in your account -How self-employed creators can save about 3x more for retirement (while lowering their taxes) -And more! Plus, you'll learn the truth about true passive income for bloggers, two simple equations for growing your investments, and what separates six-figure creators from seven-figure brands. 🎁 FREE BONUS: Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library: https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/  It includes 75+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Financial Stability for Travel Bloggers Cheat Sheet! 🎁 Sign up for Travelpayouts + get up to $100 bonus: Travelpayouts, who kindly sponsored this episode, is the affiliate platform I've personally used for years to manage my travel affiliate partnerships. New users can get a bonus of up to $100 when they sign up through my referral link — earned in stages as you hit commission milestones. https://tp.click/3MG 🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED: Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/  ✨ CONNECT WITH KATHERINE: Website: https://moneystoryteller.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherinepomerantz 🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE: YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging  Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney  Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured 📽️ This video was recorded using the following tools: (includes affiliate links) Zencastr (video recording): https://zencastr.com/?via=jessica Samson Q2U (microphone): https://amzn.to/3xAtn5F 🙏 CREDITS 🎶 Music by Bjorn Lynne via Depositphotos

Instagram's algorithm and audience behavior are constantly shifting. What worked a year ago or even six months ago doesn't always work today. In this episode, travel creator Emily Cooper of ‪@EmilyEatsandExplores‬ breaks down exactly what's driving growth and engagement on Instagram right now. Emily grew her Instagram account to over 132,000 followers in under 5 years — including 5,000 followers from a single post! 🤯 In this episode, she breaks down: -What's actually changed about growing on Instagram — and what still works -Tips for creating an Instagram content plan that leads to follows, saves, and shares -The exact post that brought her 5,000 new followers (and how to replicate her strategy) -Her hook-and-CTA framework for planning individual posts -How she's turned her following into an email list, brand deals, and a membership -And more! Plus, you'll learn how to use Instagram's Trial Reels feature, carousel creation hacks, and how to know when it's time to change your content strategy. 🎁 FREE BONUS: Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library: https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/  It includes 75+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including an Instagram Growth Cheat Sheet! 🎁 Sign up for Travelpayouts + get up to $100 bonus: Travelpayouts, who kindly sponsored this episode, is the affiliate platform I've personally used for years to manage my travel affiliate partnerships. New users can get a bonus of up to $100 when they sign up through my referral link — earned in stages as you hit commission milestones. https://tp.click/3MG 🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED: Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/  ✨ CONNECT WITH EMILY: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyeatsandexplores/?hl=en  Free Handbook: https://email.emilyeatsandexplores.com/handbook  🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE: YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging  Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney  Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured 📽️ This video was recorded using the following tools: (includes affiliate links) Zencastr (video recording): https://zencastr.com/?via=jessica Samson Q2U (microphone): https://amzn.to/3xAtn5F 🙏 CREDITS 🎶 Music by Bjorn Lynne via Depositphotos

If you've ever taken hundreds of travel photos on a trip and come home with only a handful worth posting, you're far from alone. It happens to nearly every travel creator, and it usually has nothing to do with your camera, but your planning. To help ensure you come home from every trip with images you're excited to post, adventure photographer Alexandra Lauren will share powerful tips to help ensure you come home from every trip with images you're excited to post. In this episode, Alexandra breaks down: -Her go-to 4-shot framework for planning any location intentionally -How to choose photo-worthy locations using her two go-to methods -The real difference golden hour, blue hour, and harsh midday light make — and how to adapt when the weather won't cooperate -How to tell the story of a place instead of just taking the standard photo everyone else gets -Simple, beginner-friendly tactics (that pros still rely on) for instantly leveling up your shots -And more!  Plus, you'll get her favorite underused iPhone photography features, how to know which of your shots are actually worth editing, and how to balance capturing content with actually enjoying your trip. 🎁 Sign up for Travelpayouts + get up to $100 bonus: Travelpayouts, who kindly sponsored this episode, is the affiliate platform I've personally used for years to manage my travel affiliate partnerships. New users can get a bonus of up to $100 when they sign up through my referral link — earned in stages as you hit commission milestones. https://tp.click/3MG 📸 Register for the free Take Better Travel Photos with Your iPhone Challenge: In just 5 days, you'll learn simple strategies for taking pro-level travel photos — no experience or fancy equipment required. Plus get an Implementation Workbook and access to the giveaway! https://jessieonajourney.com/iphone-photography-challenge/ 🛠️ Tools Mentioned: Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/  ✨ Connect with Alexandra: Website: https://thebucketlistmermaid.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebucketlistmermaid/ Substack: https://thebucketlistmermaid.substack.com/ 🎉 Connect with Jessie: YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging  Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney  Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured 📽️ This video was recorded using the following tools: (includes affiliate links) Zencastr (video recording): https://zencastr.com/?via=jessica Samson Q2U (microphone): https://amzn.to/3xAtn5F 🙏 Credits: 🎶 Music by Bjorn Lynne via Depositphotos

Learn how to build systems in your travel blogging business for sustainable income! As creators we were many hats. To keep up the 101 different tasks and projects in our businesses — without getting overwhelmed — it's important to create an operational foundation that works for you even when you're offline. To help, travel content strategist Laura Haley shares the exact roadmap she uses to organize creator workflows and drive growth for mega-influencers with over 1 million followers. In this episode, Laura shares: -The important first steps to transition from a content creator to a business owner -How to audit your schedule to eliminate time-wasting tasks and protect your creative joy -A strategic approach to choosing high-converting lead magnets for steady list growth -Tips for setting up an Airtable or spreadsheet CRM for predictable income growth -The easy way to build a sustainable newsletter template you can batch and reuse for years -And more!  Plus, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at how to prioritize your blogging to-do list, avoid shiny object syndrome, and set up a weekly business audit that drives maximum ROI. 🎁 FREE BONUS: Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library: https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/  It includes 75+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Systemize Your Travel Blog Cheat Sheet! 📸 VIP Opportunities for Travel Bloggers Newsletter (+ 1 Free Issue!) This newsletter is simple but powerful: you get 5 high-value leads that can help grow your blog's traffic, email list, and income straight to your inbox every Monday at 8am ET. Sign up to get one issue of your choice for free! ⬇️ https://vipblogger.substack.com/  🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED: Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/  ✨ CONNECT WITH LAURA: Website: https://www.travelcontentwriting.com/  Podcast: https://www.travelcontentwriting.com/the-travel-creator-podcast  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelcontentwriting/?hl=en 🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE: YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging  Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney  Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured 📽️ This video was recorded using the following tools: (includes affiliate links) Zencastr (video recording): https://zencastr.com/?via=jessica Samson Q2U (microphone): https://amzn.to/3xAtn5F 🙏 CREDITS 🎶 Music by Bjorn Lynne via Depositphotos

Learn how to start a local newsletter and build a profitable business you truly own! After 15 years in the startup world, Michael Kauffman faced an existential crisis that led him to launch Catskill Crew—a local newsletter that bypassed traditional blogging rules and scaled to a multi-six-figure media empire. Michael has grown his list to over 40,000 subscribers by prioritizing community depth over broad algorithm reach. In this episode, Michael shares: -How to choose the perfect local newsletter scope for your geography -The community-first approach that turns subscribers into active participants -Why he chooses creative monetization over a traditional Substack paywall -His exact strategy for scaling to over 40,000 subscribers (starting from zero!) -Tips for balancing content across platforms without burning out -And more! Plus, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at Michael's anti-funnel newsletter workflow and how he uses his platform to make a tangible impact on his local community. 🎁 FREE BONUS: Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library: https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/  It includes 75+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Launch & Scale A Local Newsletter Cheat Sheet! 📸 VIP Opportunities for Travel Bloggers Newsletter (+ 1 Free Issue!) This newsletter is simple but powerful: you get 5 high-value leads that can help grow your blog's traffic, email list, and income straight to your inbox every Monday at 8am ET. Sign up to get one issue of your choice for free! ⬇️ https://vipblogger.substack.com/  🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED: Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/  ✨ CONNECT WITH MICHAEL: Website & Newsletter: https://catskillcrew.com/ The Newsletter Club: https://www.thenewsletter.club/ Twitter(X): https://x.com/mikeypesto 🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE: YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging  Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney  Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured 🙏 CREDITS 🎶 Music by Bjorn Lynne via Depositphotos

Learn how to switch your blog niche successfully! After over a decade of building the popular solo female travel blog Be My Travel Muse, Kristin Addis changed up her brand and launched Parenthood Adventures—turning her new niche blog into a profitable business. In fact, Kristin grew it to over 500k Instagram followers and more than $1M in travel planning bookings in the last six months alone. In this episode, Kristin shares: -How she navigated pivoting her blog brand -Tips for positioning yourself as an expert in a new space -Secrets for fast organic growth on Instagram  -How she increased her income by expanding beyond traditional blogging revenue streams to a high-ticket agency model -And more! Plus, you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at what actually goes into changing your blog niche (so you don't miss any important steps!). 🎁 FREE BONUS: Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library: https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/  It includes 75+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Blog Brand Pivot Cheat Sheet! 📸 VIP Opportunities for Travel Bloggers Newsletter (+ 1 Free Issue!) This newsletter is simple but powerful: you get 5 high-value leads that can help grow your blog's traffic, email list, and income straight to your inbox every Monday at 8am ET. Sign up to get one issue of your choice for free! ⬇️ https://vipblogger.substack.com/  🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED: Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/  ✨ CONNECT WITH KRISTIN: Blog: https://parenthoodadventures.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parenthood.adventures Services: https://musebespokeescapes.com 🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE: YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging  Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney  Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured 🙏 CREDITS 🎶 Music by Bjorn Lynne via Depositphotos

Curious how to become a travel influencer—and get paid for your content? Today's guest, Kevin Droniak — aka @KevinDroniak on social media — has been an influencer for 10 years, going viral for doing day trips from NYC to faraway places like Egypt, Japan, and Kenya. This unique idea, paired with his fun personality and engaging editing style, has helped him grow a massive following. His videos regularly get hundreds to thousands of shares, with his top videos reaching millions of viewers. In this episode, Kevin will share:  -His secrets for coming up with unique video concepts -Tips for scripting viral hooks that stop the scroll -How to optimize your Reels and TikToks for shares and saves -Strategies for negotiating high-paying brand deals without a manager -And more! Plus, you'll get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how a viral travel creator actually runs their business! 🎁 FREE BONUS: Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library: https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/  It includes 75+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Travel Influencer Strategy Cheat Sheet! 📸 VIP Opportunities for Travel Bloggers Newsletter (+ 1 Free Issue!) This newsletter is simple but powerful: you get 5 high-value leads that can help grow your blog's traffic, email list, and income straight to your inbox every Monday at 8am ET. Sign up to get one issue of your choice for free! ⬇️ https://vipblogger.substack.com/  🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED: Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/  ✨ CONNECT WITH KEVIN: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevindroniak/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kevindroniak 🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE: YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging  Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney  Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured 🙏 CREDITS 🎶 Music by Bjorn Lynne via Depositphotos

If you're a newer blogger looking to monetize or a seasoned creator wanting to add an additional revenue stream, here's an idea: freelancing. With freelance work, you don't need to be a popular influencer or have a certain number of pageviews to make money. Instead, you create content for other brands and publications and get paid for your skills vs your following. To help you get started, travel blogger and content strategist Brittany Verlenich will be sharing how to: -Pinpoint what services to offer -Set rates and create packages -Retain long-term freelancing clients -Turn freelance work into a reliable revenue stream -And more! 🎁 FREE OPEN HOUSE INSIDE TRAVEL BLOG PROSPERITY: In April 2026, I'm hosting a free 5-day event for travel bloggers looking to grow their traffic, email list, and income. Each day, you'll get access to live workshop or coaching call—replays included—as well as our private Facebook group to ask questions in a safe and nurturing environment. If you've been feeling a bit stuck lately, or if you're searching for some blogging clarity and community support, you won't want to miss it: ⬇️ http://jessieonajourney.com/open-house/ 🎁 FREE BONUS: Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library: https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/  It includes 75+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Make Money Freelancing Cheat Sheet! 🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED: Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/  ✨ CONNECT WITH BRITTANY: Website: https://brittanyverlenich.com/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brittanyverlenich Freelancer Fix Newsletter: https://freelancerfix.substack.com/ 🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE: YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging  Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney  Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured 🙏 CREDITS 🎶 Music by Bjorn Lynne via Depositphotos

When it comes to growing a travel blog, certain SEO best practices—like having a fast website and making your expertise clear—are important. That said, it is possible to grow and scale without obsessing over keywords or chasing trends. Out guest, Melisssa Byron of A Solo Woman Traveling, is proof of this. After being impacted by the Helpful Content Update (HCU), she shifted from keyword-optimized content to reader-first storytelling and aligned offers—which helped her sustainably grow her blogging business, despite Google algorithm updates. In this episode, she'll help you do the same by sharing: -what authenticity actually means when it comes to content creation  -tips for getting eyes on your content (Google and beyond) -how to properly align your content with your audience for increased profits -her strategy for creating a reader-first content plan—that also leads to profits -and more! 🎁 FREE OPEN HOUSE INSIDE TRAVEL BLOG PROSPERITY: In April 2026, I'm hosting a free 5-day event for travel bloggers looking to grow their traffic, email list, and income. Each day, you'll get access to live workshop or coaching call—replays included—as well as our private Facebook group to ask questions in a safe and nurturing environment. If you've been feeling a bit stuck lately, or if you're searching for some blogging clarity and community support, you won't want to miss it: ⬇️ http://jessieonajourney.com/open-house/ 🎁 FREE BONUS: Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library: https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/  It includes 75+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including an Authentic Blogging Cheat Sheet! 🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED: Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/  ✨ CONNECT WITH MELISSA: Website: https://asinglewomantraveling.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asolowomantraveling/ 🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE: YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging  Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney  Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured 🙏 CREDITS 🎶 Music by Bjorn Lynne via Depositphotos

Patreon—a platform that makes it easy for fans to support your work directly—can help bloggers build an engaged community and earn recurring revenue in the process. And you don't need a huge audience to be successful either! In an age of endless algorithm updates and AI threats, moving your audience into a space you control, like Patreon, is a smart business move. To help, our guest, points strategy coach and Patreon success story, Julia Menez, will be sharing: -how Patreon helped her turn her expertise into a predictable revenue stream -tips for structuring your Patreon tiers for profits -how to promote your Patreon and keep members engaged -advice for managing your Patreon workflow without burning out -and more!  Julia will take us behind the scenes of her Patreon business to share exactly what works, and what doesn't, so you can grow and monetize faster and easier. 🎁 FREE BONUS: Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library: https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/  It includes 75+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Grow & Monetize With Patreon Cheat Sheet! 📸 NYC Influencer Shoots This episode is sponsored by NYC Photo Journeys—my very own New York photography and travel planning company! For a limited time, you can get 10 bonus photos when you book an NYC Influencer Shoot and opt for the Edited Package. Just use code "BONUSPHOTOS" at checkout to claim the gift! ⬇️ https://nycphotojourneys.com/professional-photographers-in-nyc/ 🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED: Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/  ✨ CONNECT WITH JULIA: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/geobreezetravel Website: https://geobreezetravel.com/ Podcast: https://geobreezetravel.com/podcast/  🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE: YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging  Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney  Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured 🙏 CREDITS 🎶 Music by Bjorn Lynne via Depositphotos

Want to land paid brand partnerships? The good news: you don't need a big following to earn an income from collaborating with brands and tourism boards; but, you do need to know how to pitch and negotiate.  To help you see success with this, our guest for this episode, influencer marketing expert Nina Zadeh of Sidewalker Daily, will be sharing: -clever pitching strategies -powerful negotiation tactics -details about what brands are actually paying for -tips for creating a repeatable system for landing consistent paid brand collaborations -and more! Nina regularly negotiates 5- and 6-figure brand deals—including a $200,000 campaign. She'll walk you through how that was pitched in the episode! 🎁 FREE BONUS: Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library: https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/  It includes 75+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a High-Ticket Brand Collaborations Cheat Sheet Cheat Sheet! 🎁 FREE CLASS: Sign up for the free How To Land Paid Brand Deals workshop to learn how to make brands want to pay you for brand collabs, even if you have a small following (affiliate link):  https://sidewalkerdaily.lpages.co/how-to-land-travel-partnerships-jessie/ 🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED: Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/  ✨ CONNECT WITH NINA: Sidewalker Daily: https://sidewalkerdaily.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sidewalkerdaily   Nina's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nina.zadeh/  🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE: YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging  Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney  Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured 🙏 CREDITS 🎶 Music by Bjorn Lynne via Depositphotos

Let's talk about how to build an algorithm-proof travel blog in 2026! From constant algorithm updates to massive changes to organic search to increasing AI advancements, the blogging landscape has changed dramatically—and will continue to change. Nowadays, it's important to move beyond posting and waiting for search engines to like you, to treating our blogs like businesses by building an engaged community, serving our audience through aligned revenue streams, and increasing brand visibility across platforms. I'll share exactly how to do all of this (and more!) in the below blogging roadmap!  The recommendations are based on doing a deep dive into my own blogging business across my three sites, as well as what I'm seeing in my creator student community and the broader creator economy. Suggestions will be grouped into the following topics: Business Planning Content Creation Artificial Intelligence (AI) Traffic & Visibility Blog Monetization Additionally, I'll share tips and examples to help you implement this 2026 blogging roadmap for success faster and easier! 🎁 FREE BONUS: Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library: https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/  It includes 75+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a 2026 Algorithm-Proof Action Plan Cheat Sheet! 🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED: Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/  ✨ BONUS EXAMPLES To view examples and visuals mentioned in the episode, click "Episode Webpage" below (on Apple Podcasts) or visit this page: https://jessieonajourney.com/blogging/algorithm-proof-travel-blog/ 🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE: YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging  Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney  Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured 🙏 CREDITS 🎶 Music by Bjorn Lynne via Depositphotos

Steal my content repurposing workflow and learn how to turn one piece of content into ten or more! If you've ever felt like there just aren't enough hours in the day to create fresh content for your blog, newsletter, social media, and other platforms, this episode of The Profitable Travel Blogger Podcast is for you. I'm sharing my exact step-by-step content repurposing strategy that will help you: Stay consistent across platforms without burning out by following a simple, repeatable framework Grow your traffic, email list, and income with strategic content repurposing Streamline your content plan to boost visibility and audience engagement Use AI to simplify your workflow and write faster, more impactful content Identify top-performing topics that can evolve into profitable products and offers And more! 📣 AFFILIATE BONUS + FREE TOOL Travelpayouts (sponsor) is an affiliate platform that helps travel bloggers earn. Their powerful LinkedSwitcher tool automatically turns all the travel links on your website into affiliate links, so you can grow your passive income faster! Sign up for free here (use code "JESSIE" for a $25 bonus on your first payout - new users only): https://tp.click/3si  🎁 FREE BONUS: Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library: https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/  It includes 75+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Content Creation & Repurposing Strategy Spreadsheet! 🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED: Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/  ✨ BONUS EXAMPLES To view examples and visuals mentioned in the episode, click "Episode Webpage" below (on Apple Podcasts) or visit this page: https://jessieonajourney.com/blogging/content-repurposing-workflow/ 🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE: YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging  Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney  Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured 🙏 CREDITS 🎶 Music by Bjorn Lynne via Depositphotos

Learn how to become a successful travel vlogger and turn simple travel footage into a thriving, profitable business! To help, Sojourner White of Sojournies—a YouTuber with nearly 25,000 subscribers, 2.3M+ views, and a Trailblazer Award for train travel vlogging—is sharing her best travel vlog tips for beginners. You'll learn how to: -Get started with travel vlogging—from choosing your niche to setting up your filming workflow -Tell stories that hook viewers with her go-to vlog structure and shot strategy -Film and edit smarter with time-saving systems and storytelling angles -Monetize your videos through ads, brand deals, UGC, affiliate links, and licensing footage -And more! By the end, you'll have a clear strategy to start travel vlogging, grow your audience, and earn income from your videos.  📣 SPONSOR + MONETIZE YOUR TRAVEL VIDEOS TourRadar—a top marketplace for multi-day tours— just launched the RISE $1M Creator Fund that empowers travel creators to monetize their adventures through commissions, travel perks, and exclusive trips. Click my affiliate link here to sign up (it's free!): https://bit.ly/Join-RISE 🎁 FREE BONUS: Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library: https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/  It includes 75+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Travel Vlogging Tips Cheat Sheet! 🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED: Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/  ✨ CONNECT WITH SOJOURNER: Website: https://sojournies.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesojournies/  Grab Sojourner's free Travel Scripting Checklist (download): https://bit.ly/sojourniesscripts 🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE: YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging  Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney  Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured 🙏 CREDITS 🎶 Music by Bjorn Lynne via Depositphotos

Creating a travel newsletter isn't just about sending emails—it's about growing an engaged list, building community, and creating a reliable source of traffic and income. But how do you decide what to include so readers keep opening, clicking, and converting? If you've ever wondered how to create an engaging travel newsletter, you're in luck. That's exactly what our guest, RV blogger turned email marketing expert Liz Wilcox, will be breaking down for us. Her email marketing strategies have built a multi–six-figure business, fueled a membership community of thousands, and even delivered a 100% conversion rate on a digital course launch—an almost unheard-of result in online marketing. And today she'll be sharing her best tips to help you do the same. You'll learn: -How to grow your email list (fast) without ads -A 20-minute newsletter framework that actually works  -Newsletter cadence, segmentation & connection -Driving real blog traffic from email -Monetizing your newsletter without being spammy -And more! By the end, you'll have a clear travel newsletter strategy for growing your blogging business! 📣 SPONSOR + MONETIZE YOUR EMAIL LIST With Travelpayouts, a leading affiliate network for travel bloggers, you can easily turn your newsletter recommendations into revenue by promoting trusted travel brands your readers already love — from flights and hotels to activities. Click here to sign up for Travelpayouts and use code "JESSIE" to get a $25 bonus on your first payout (new users only): https://tp.click/3sh 🎁 FREE BONUS: Grab access to my free travel blogger resource library: https://jessieonajourney.com/free-blogging-printables/  It includes 75+ blogging resources all meant to help you grow your traffic, community, and income faster and with less overwhelm. Snag workshops, tutorials, workbooks, cheat sheets, Trello boards, workflows, and more—including a Create An Engaging Travel Newsletter Cheat Sheet! 🛠️ TOOLS MENTIONED: Visit this link for a list of my favorite blogging tools, resources, and discounts - including tools mentioned in the episode: https://jessieonajourney.com/tools/  ✨ CONNECT WITH LIZ: Website: https://lizwilcox.com/ Grab Liz's free Email Marketing Toolkit—including a Welcome Sequence, 3 Newsletters, and 52 Email Subject lines (affiliate link): https://jessie--lizwilcox.thrivecart.com/email-marketing-membership/64e3784410204/ 🎉 CONNECT WITH JESSIE: YouTube (blogging): https://www.youtube.com/@makemoneytravelblogging  Travel Creator Community Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/bloggrowthposse  Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jessieonajourney Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessieonajourney/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessieonajourney/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JessonaJourney TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jessieonajourney  Flipboard: https://flipboard.com/@JessieFesta YouTube (travel): https://www.youtube.com/@jessieonajourney/featured 🙏 CREDITS 🎶 Music by Bjorn Lynne via Depositphotos