85 Percent: A Wanderful Podcast Beth Santos

Jen Ruiz holds many titles including lawyer, a TEDx speaker, #1 Amazon Bestseller, 2018 Reader's Favorite Award Winner and the 2023 Bessie award winner for the category "Most Impactful Piece of Writing”. Before her 30th birthday, Jen decided to take 12 trips in 12 months. She not only surpassed her goal completing 20 trips in 12 months, but within those 12 months, her whole life changed.
Join me and Jen as we discuss:
Study Abroad
Comfort Zone
Travel Immersion
Travel without borders
Cultural Relativism
Anxious Traveling
Perfectionism
Entrepreneur
Honorable Mentions
Is It Time to Leave Your Comfort Zone?
I Gave Up Dating To Travel The World And It Changed My Life
TedX Talk: The Power of Flying Solo
Jen Ruiz Books
Follow Jen in these spaces:
Website: https://jenonajetplane.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenonajetplane
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This podcast is hosted by Beth Santos. Beth has been recognized in Business Insider as one of 17 changemakers transforming the hospitality industry, in Conde Nast Traveller as one of 12 inspiring people to follow for International Women’s Day, in TimeOut as one of 10 people shaping the future of Boston, as well as a BostInno 50 on Fire, a Chicago Scholars 35 Under 35 Young Leader Making an Impact, a Zell Fellow (a prestigious fellowship for entrepreneurs pursuing their MBA), and an alumna of the Babson WIN Lab. She was recognized by the Obama Administration as one of the top 100 travel bloggers in the US. In 2022, she was named Godmother of the Azamara Onward.
She is a dynamic keynote speaker, an entrepreneurship and marketing consultant for the travel + tourism industry, and a supportive coach who thrives on helping people build lasting, impactful communities.
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If you would love to connect with Beth, join her in these following spaces:
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Have you been moved by what you heard in this week's episode of "85%"?  I invite you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with your travel buddy!
The 85% Podcast intro, outro and transition music is named Nothing Just Happens by lemonmusicstudio and was found on Pixabay. Additional music and sound effects for this episode came from Soundstripe and/or Epidemic Sounds or is cited in the show notes. Crackers In Soup is the writer, audio editor and producer for this episode.

Kirstie and Christine are an award-winning multicultural LGBTQ+ couple using their platform and production company On Airplane Mode to inspire others to follow their passions all while celebrating who they are and who they love! They started their platform from the ground up to empower women and the LGBTQ+ community to have their voices heard. In under two years, they are proud to have built an engaging and loyal following of half a million, success across multiple social media platforms, and recognized across multiple media outlets.
Join me, Kirstie and Christine as we discuss:
New York Travel & Adventure Show
Entrepreneur
LGBTQ+ Traveling
Politics
Petra
Bora Bora
PDA
Privilege
Traveling Safely
Honorable Mentions
1 in 3 companies anticipate laying off 30% or more of workforce in 2023
“Great Resignation” Continues
20 Entrepreneur Statistics You Need To Know (2023)
9 Tips for Keeping Your Relationship Strong and Healthy
Follow Kirstie and Christine in these spaces:
Website: https://www.onairplanemodetravels.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onairplanemode__/
YouTube: https://www.tiktok.com/@onairplanemode__
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This podcast is hosted by Beth Santos. Beth has been recognized in Business Insider as one of 17 changemakers transforming the hospitality industry, in Conde Nast Traveller as one of 12 inspiring people to follow for International Women’s Day, in TimeOut as one of 10 people shaping the future of Boston, as well as a BostInno 50 on Fire, a Chicago Scholars 35 Under 35 Young Leader Making an Impact, a Zell Fellow (a prestigious fellowship for entrepreneurs pursuing their MBA), and an alumna of the Babson WIN Lab. She was recognized by the Obama Administration as one of the top 100 travel bloggers in the US. In 2022, she was named Godmother of the Azamara Onward.
She is a dynamic keynote speaker, an entrepreneurship and marketing consultant for the travel + tourism industry, and a supportive coach who thrives on helping people build lasting, impactful communities.
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If you would love to connect with Beth, join her in these following spaces:
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Have you been moved by what you heard in this week's episode of "85%"?  I invite you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with your travel buddy!
The 85% Podcast intro, outro and transition music is named Nothing Just Happens by lemonmusicstudio and was found on Pixabay. Additional music and sound effects for this episode came from Soundstripe and/or Epidemic Sounds or is cited in the show notes. Crackers In Soup is the writer, audio editor and producer for this episode.

Yulia Denisyuk is an award-winning travel photographer and writer who turned to travel journalism after serving in the US military and working as a Fortune 500. She’s written for The New York Times, National Geographic, TIME, Conde Nast Traveler, BBC Travel, and more, on unique assignments that have brought her to share a roof with nomads in Mongolia and learn the art of Imigongo with artist collectives in Rwanda. 
But Yulia’s wild and adventurous stories are only the beginning of her journey – they’re the fuel that have allowed her to become a multi-talented entrepreneur running numerous businesses that expand travel – and the way we see and write about travel – for others around the world.
Join me and Yulia as we discuss:
Bessie Award
Creator of the Year
Puerto Rico
Kazakhstan
Estonia
Maya Angelou
Switching Careers
National Geographic
Travel Blogger
The Middle East
Travel Industry
WITS
Farms to Table Movement
Cognitive Writing
Honorable Mentions
Disrupting The Travel Industry with Wanderful's Beth Santos
5 Reasons Why You Should Commit Your Goals to Writing
The Cognitive Costs of Losing Focus at Work to Interruptions
10 Powerful Reasons Why People Love To Travel
In Barcelona for Vacation—and Fertility Treatments
Dream Big Travel Blog
Why Is It Harder For Women To Travel Solo?
Follow Yulia in these spaces:
Website: https://www.yulia-denisyuk.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insearchofperfect/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travelmedialab/
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This podcast is hosted by Beth Santos. Beth has been recognized in Business Insider as one of 17 changemakers transforming the hospitality industry, in Conde Nast Traveller as one of 12 inspiring people to follow for International Women’s Day, in TimeOut as one of 10 people shaping the future of Boston, as well as a BostInno 50 on Fire, a Chicago Scholars 35 Under 35 Young Leader Making an Impact, a Zell Fellow (a prestigious fellowship for entrepreneurs pursuing their MBA), and an alumna of the Babson WIN Lab. She was recognized by the Obama Administration as one of the top 100 travel bloggers in the US. In 2022, she was named Godmother of the Azamara Onward.
She is a dynamic keynote speaker, an entrepreneurship and marketing consultant for the travel + tourism industry, and a supportive coach who thrives on helping people build lasting, impactful communities.
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If you would love to connect with Beth, join her in these following spaces:
Website
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
Have you been moved by what you heard in this week's episode of "85%"?  I invite you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with your travel buddy!
The 85% Podcast intro, outro and transition music is named Nothing Just Happens by lemonmusicstudio and was found on Pixabay. Additional music and sound effects for this episode came from Soundstripe and/or Epidemic Sounds or is cited in the show notes. Crackers In Soup is the writer, audio editor and producer for this episode.
 

Joelle Sfeir and Nada Raphael are co-founders of Tourleb, a socially responsible tour operator owned by women and based in Lebanon, and a finalist at 2023's Bessie Awards for Travel Startup of the Year. Although their company began by accident, they have been nothing but intentional in making sure they work within their values including giving back to the community and providing a safe space for their guests. In this episode, you will hear how passionate they are about Lebanon as well as the importance of travel.
Join me, Joelle and Nada as we discuss:
Feedback
Learning from each other
San Juan
Christians
Muslims
Political Unrest
Safety
Biased Travel
Honorable Mentions
10 SURPRISING SIMILARITIES BETWEEN CHRISTIANS AND MUSLIMS
Lebanon 2016: Reshuffling of Political Alliances and Vulnerable Political Compromises
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beirut
Most Dangerous US States 2023 – Stay Safe
Travel Alaska
Follow Joelle and Nada in these spaces:
Website: https://tourleb.org/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tourleb/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Tourleb
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This podcast is hosted by Beth Santos. Beth has been recognized in Business Insider as one of 17 changemakers transforming the hospitality industry, in Conde Nast Traveller as one of 12 inspiring people to follow for International Women’s Day, in TimeOut as one of 10 people shaping the future of Boston, as well as a BostInno 50 on Fire, a Chicago Scholars 35 Under 35 Young Leader Making an Impact, a Zell Fellow (a prestigious fellowship for entrepreneurs pursuing their MBA), and an alumna of the Babson WIN Lab. She was recognized by the Obama Administration as one of the top 100 travel bloggers in the US. In 2022, she was named Godmother of the Azamara Onward.
She is a dynamic keynote speaker, an entrepreneurship and marketing consultant for the travel + tourism industry, and a supportive coach who thrives on helping people build lasting, impactful communities.
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If you would love to connect with Beth, join her in these following spaces:
Website
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
Have you been moved by what you heard in this week's episode of "85%"?  I invite you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with your travel buddy!
The 85% Podcast intro, outro and transition music is named Nothing Just Happens by lemonmusicstudio and was found on Pixabay. Additional music and sound effects for this episode came from Soundstripe and/or Epidemic Sounds or is cited in the show notes. Crackers In Soup is the writer, audio editor and producer for this episode.

I have another amazing episode for you! If you didn't get an opportunity to listen to the inspiration words of Lola Akinmade, my third guest, click here right after you listen to this episode.
Did you know a cruise ship is christened? I was blessed enough to be chosen by this episode's guest, Carol Cabezas, to be the godmother to the Azamara cruise ship. Carol Cabezas is the President of Azamara, an upmarket vacation company focused on Destination Immersion experiences. Carol joined Azamara in 2017 as the Chief Operations Officer taking on responsibility for the full range of operations in the brand including Sales, Marketing, Revenue, Finance, Deployment and Shipboard Operations. Prior to joining Azamara, Carol was the Investor Relations Officer for Royal Caribbean Group, managing relationships with the global investor and analyst community. Carol joined Royal Caribbean Group in 2000 and since that time has held a variety of leadership roles across Sales, Finance and Revenue Management.
Join me and Carol as we discuss:
Health Professionals
Cruise Industry
Customer Experience
Funding
Confidence
Putting in the work
Confidence Gap
Covid
DEI
Career vs. Family
Destination Awareness
Honorable Mentions
00:00:00 - Voyager and Grandeur Azamara Onward Depart
00:00:37 - Looking back at Azamara Onward's Christening Ceremony
00:10:10 - Cruise Compete
00:21:16- Catching Up With Tony Markey
00:22:03 - Holiday Greetings from the Azamara Crew
Follow Azamara Voyages in these spaces:
Website: https://www.azamara.com/home
Instagram: www.instagram.com/azamaravoyages
Facebook: www.facebook.com/AzamaraVoyages
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/AzamaraVoyages
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Azamara
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This podcast is hosted by Beth Santos. Beth has been recognized in Business Insider as one of 17 changemakers transforming the hospitality industry, in Conde Nast Traveller as one of 12 inspiring people to follow for International Women’s Day, in TimeOut as one of 10 people shaping the future of Boston, as well as a BostInno 50 on Fire, a Chicago Scholars 35 Under 35 Young Leader Making an Impact, a Zell Fellow (a prestigious fellowship for entrepreneurs pursuing their MBA), and an alumna of the Babson WIN Lab. She was recognized by the Obama Administration as one of the top 100 travel bloggers in the US. In 2022, she was named Godmother of the Azamara Onward.
She is a dynamic keynote speaker, an entrepreneurship and marketing consultant for the travel + tourism industry, and a supportive coach who thrives on helping people build lasting, impactful communities.
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If you would love to connect with Beth, join her in these following spaces:
Website
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
Have you been moved by what you heard in this week's episode of "85%"?  Beth invites you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with your travel buddy!
The 85% Podcast intro, outro and transition music is named Nothing Just Happens by lemonmusicstudio and was found on Pixabay. Additional music and sound effects for this episode came from Soundstripe and/or Epidemic Sounds or is cited in the show notes. Crackers In Soup is the writer, audio editor and producer for this episode.

I have another amazing episode for you! If you didn't get an opportunity to listen to the inspiration words of Nour Brahimi, my second guest, click here right after you listen to this episode.
In this episode, I am speaking with Lola Akinmade. Lola was born in Nigeria, educated in the United States and is based in Sweden. She was named one of eight 2022 Hasselblad Heroines and the 2018 Travel Photographer of the Year Bill Muster Award recipient. The great Lola started her career behind the camera covering a popular reality TV series. Now she's a master storyteller – someone who can leave a room absolutely stunned in silence just from the words that come out of her mouth.
She's a powerful speaker, a talented writer, a social entrepreneur, a painter – and so much more.
She also has a lot to say about how we're representing women in the world, how we should make travel better for all of us, and how the stories we tell ourselves and the grace we give ourselves plays an enormous role in making that all work.
Join me and Lola as we discuss:
Storyteller
Photography
Oil Painting
Life's Work
Bestselling Book
Tourists
Live Video Shopping
Start Up Companies
Marketing
Honorable Mentions
00:03:34 Expedition Impossible Full Trailer
00:10:35 The art of connecting with strangers. Be Open. Be Intrepid.
00:15:19 Author Lọlá Ákínmádé Åkerström introduces IN EVERY MIRROR SHE’S BLACK
00:23:45 Local Purse - Summit pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021
00:27:39 Visual Storyteller and Bestselling Author, Lola Akinmade Åkerström at Skift Global Forum East 2022
Follow Lola in these spaces:
Website: https://www.lolaakinmade.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LolaAkinmade
Instagram: https://instagram.com/LolaAkinmade
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lolaakinmade/
Books by Lola: In Every Mirror She's Black; Everything Is Not Enough; Lagom: The Swedish Secret of Living Well
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This podcast is hosted by Beth Santos. Beth has been recognized in Business Insider as one of 17 changemakers transforming the hospitality industry, in Conde Nast Traveller as one of 12 inspiring people to follow for International Women’s Day, in TimeOut as one of 10 people shaping the future of Boston, as well as a BostInno 50 on Fire, a Chicago Scholars 35 Under 35 Young Leader Making an Impact, a Zell Fellow (a prestigious fellowship for entrepreneurs pursuing their MBA), and an alumna of the Babson WIN Lab. She was recognized by the Obama Administration as one of the top 100 travel bloggers in the US. In 2022, she was named Godmother of the Azamara Onward.
She is a dynamic keynote speaker, an entrepreneurship and marketing consultant for the travel + tourism industry, and a supportive coach who thrives on helping people build lasting, impactful communities.
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If you would love to connect with Beth, join her in these following spaces:
Website
LinkedIn
Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
 
Have you been moved by what you heard in this week's episode of "85%"?  Beth invites you to leave an honest review of how this episode impacted you. Also, share this podcast with your travel buddy!
The 85% Podcast intro, outro and transition music is named Nothing Just Happens by lemonmusicstudio and was found on Pixabay. Additional music and sound effects for this episode came from Soundstripe and/or Epidemic Sounds or is cited in the show notes. Crackers In Soup is the writer, audio editor and producer for this episode.