December 17, 2024
Podcast 107. Meet the Team Behind Travel Mom Squad: Megan, Traci, and Claire!
Jess
You’ve heard us share our travel stories and tips, but today we’re introducing you to three incredible women who help make Travel Mom Squad possible. Megan, Traci, and Claire aren’t just our teammates—they’re passionate travelers and moms with their own inspiring journeys in the world of points and miles. In this episode, we dive into how they got started, their favorite travel wins, and what keeps them motivated to help families travel better. Hit play to hear their stories!
Megan: From Student to Digital Manager
Megan is the glue that holds our team together, managing everything from card consultations to staying on top of the best credit card offers. A longtime points and miles enthusiast, Megan took her first points-funded trip to China in 2014, booking round-trip flights and two weeks of hotels for free! Fast forward to today, and she’s orchestrating epic family adventures, including a two-week trip to Hawaii and Australia. Her advice? Don’t be afraid to expand your plans. As Megan says, “We were already halfway to Australia, so why not go all the way?”
Traci: The Fact-Checking Pro
Traci’s role is all about keeping our blog and content accurate and compliant, but her travel experience is just as impressive. She’s been in the points and miles game for over a decade and even introduced Jess to this world! Traci shared highlights from her family’s DIY around-the-world trip, pieced together with points and miles. From art tours in Milan to a luxury cruise in Ha Long Bay, Traci’s travel philosophy is all about maximizing memories while balancing practicality. And yes, she admits economy ankles are real—but so is the joy of exploring new destinations!
Claire: Building Memories with Birthday Trips
As our Facebook community manager, Claire is a familiar face to anyone in our group. But did you know she started her points journey by buying Travel Mom Squad’s course for herself? Since then, Claire has turned family birthdays into opportunities for travel. Her next adventure? Taking her oldest to London and Paris for senior photos—a dream trip made possible with points.
The Takeaway: Your Team, Your Inspiration
What makes Travel Mom Squad special isn’t just the places we’ve been—it’s the team behind the scenes, working to help you unlock the magic of points and miles.
Whether you’re new to points or a seasoned pro, this episode will inspire you to dream big, plan smart, and keep making memories with your family. Tune in now to hear their stories and start thinking about your next adventure!
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Episode Minute By Minute:
- 01:15 – Megan’s role at TMS and how she got started with points and miles
- 07:00 – Megan’s most memorable family trip and how points made it possible
- 15:30 – Traci’s background in points and miles and her favorite travel style
- 22:45 – Traci’s incredible DIY around-the-world trip with her family
- 33:00 – Claire’s introduction: How she discovered TMS and her role as the Facebook community manager
- 41:00 – Claire’s approach to birthday trips and favorite points-based travel moments
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hi, team! content suggestion from a long time listener. 🙂 i’m wondering if you could talk or post about how you manage turbulence on flights? i LOVE the points and miles game, but, wow i have a very difficult time with flight turbulence. if that doesn’t fit with your content, i totally understand, but thought maybe you would have some tips for us Type-A folks!
Thanks for the suggestion – Jess is our gal who gets more anxiety on a flight. We’ll address it some time.