The Flipflop Experience: Travel On Your Terms

In this episode of The Flipflop Experience Podcast, host Leah Thrapp talks with Haley Cottey from Explore More about promoting outdoor adventures and making nature accessible. Haley shares her efforts to encourage exploration through activities such as guided hikes, trail bingo, and yoga in nature. They discuss the challenges of hiking with kids, balancing family adventures, and finding joy in local naturescapes. They also touch on adventures abroad, like hiking on Mount Kilimanjaro. Explore More aims to inspire people to discover trails and engage with nature using their innovative Trail Bingo app. Connect with Haley on  the Explore More website [http://exploremoredfw.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2sJTHmUpXGQHneOfjA4Rt3VezVvvZMAYKG27Ki26-Yw4tfxIV2YhAVons_aem_4iyEmUoPOyuae7oJ032vww],  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/exploremore.fun?fbclid=IwY2xjawFzuIpleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHS-b6uVHhglJOd_xke3Rf2c-J2t-S0ZQoiGzz8Fy5kt7rkLo7yJBoHq8TQ_aem_--FN4jbV3pcQeiPSOMOqng], and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/exploremoredfw] Check out our new Flipflop Experience Podcast Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091810250100] for more information and photos, feel free to ask any questions, or share any topics that you would like for us to explore on upcoming episodes. Follow along with Leah’s travels @flipflopsandadventures on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/FlipFlopsandAdventures], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/flipflopsandadventures/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@flipflopsandadventures], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@flipflopsandadventures] Brought to you by Joy Pod Studios [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557684720627] Music By: Sam Damask

In this episode of the Flipflop Experience Podcast, host Leah Thrapp speaks with Beth Binger, author of There's Wonder Around the Bend:  An Inspiring Guide to Solo Road Tripping.  Beth is on a mission to equip and inspire women to confidently step into a new season of life by planning and embarking on a solo road trip.  Beth shares and teaches women the practicalities of solo travel, but more importantly, how to leave confusion and uncertainty in the rear view as they seek freedom and wonder. The Flipflop Experience Podcast listeners can go to wonderbingtravel.com/book-resources [http://wonderbingtravel.com/book-resources] to get lifetime access to all the bonus resources for There's Wonder Around the Bend. Connect with Beth on WonderBing Travel website [https://www.wonderbingtravel.com/],  Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/wonderbingtravel], and Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/wonderbingtravel] Check out our new Flipflop Experience Podcast Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091810250100] for more information and photos, feel free to ask any questions, or share any topics that you would like for us to explore on upcoming episodes. Follow along with Leah’s travels @flipflopsandadventures on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/FlipFlopsandAdventures], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/flipflopsandadventures/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@flipflopsandadventures], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@flipflopsandadventures] Brought to you by Joy Pod Studios [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557684720627] Music By: Sam Damask

In this episode of the Flipflop Experience Podcast, host Leah Thrapp speaks with Mandy Dorsey, a health and wellness coach who shares her inspiring journey from being a single mom on welfare to crafting a lifestyle centered around travel with her family. Mandy discusses how her early struggles, corporate career, and eventual shift to a successful home-based business allowed her to pursue her passion for travel. She reflects on the life-changing moments and memories made through family trips, and shares her decision to downsize to enable even more travel adventures. Tune in for an empowering story of overcoming hurdles and embracing a life rich with experiences. Follow Mandy Dorsey on Facebook at BeautyandBeastMode [https://www.facebook.com/BeautyandBeastMode]    Check out our new Flipflop Experience Podcast Facebook page [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091810250100] for more information and photos, feel free to ask any questions, or share any topics that you would like for us to explore on upcoming episodes. Follow along with Leah’s travels @flipflopsandadventures on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/FlipFlopsandAdventures], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/flipflopsandadventures/], TikTok [https://www.tiktok.com/@flipflopsandadventures], and YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@flipflopsandadventures] Brought to you by Joy Pod Studios [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557684720627] Music By: Sam Damask

In this episode, host Leah Thrapp celebrates the return to recording at Joy Pod Studios in Colleyville, Texas. Leah shares her exciting travel plans for the upcoming months and highlights some upcoming podcast episodes featuring new guests and stories. Don't forget to follow Leah on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube at @flipflopsandadventures and subscribe to the podcast for updates!

Flipflop Experience producer Jenny McGee moderates this chat with Leah and Leah's fellow "mompreneur" Emile Bensaber about working together to curate unforgettable travel experiences, including their recent research for Leah's upcoming Champagne and Chateaus tour. To learn more about today’s guest, Emile Bensaber and Agents of M.I.C.E., follow her on Instagram and Facebook. Check out our new Flipflop Experience Podcast Facebook page for more information and photos, feel free to ask any questions, or share any topics that you would like for us to explore on upcoming episodes. Follow along with Leah’s travels @flipflopsandadventures on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and YouTube . Brought to you by Wicked Apple: Produced By: Jenny McGee, Gini Mascorro, Sam Damask, and Natalie Somers Executive Producers: Joe Groves, Robyn Prather, Andrew Hood, Michael Froseth Music By: Sam Damask Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices