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7 tips to survive holiday travel

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This week is Independence Day here in the US and is a BIG travel period for less-frequent travelers. You know what that means–inexperienced travelers who aren’t familiar with the travel process, and lots of them. I’m not going to lie–there will be crowds, but there are ways to prepare so that you can survive this…

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Summer Business Travel Outfits

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Y’all. It is insanely hot, humid, and sticky here in Texas, and in much of the US. And unfortunately the hotter it gets the less my brain works. I am traveling a lot right now, and I need an easy, no-thinking-required outfit for days when I have to work and travel. I’ve got a couple…

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Renew your passport early and check your Global Entry renewal date!

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Last December I wrote about getting a text from a friend with his crazy Global Entry renewal story. He had to wait seven weeks to get an interview scheduled and then got grilled by CBP for thirty minutes about all of his travel. Yikes! That conversation got me thinking about my own, knowing it was…

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6 items to leave in your suitcase between trips

While I’m a huge believer in packing efficiently, there’s more to packing efficiently than just packing light! For people who are on the road a lot it’s so helpful to have a streamlined packing routine. And sometimes that means duplicates that stay in your suitcase between trips. When you travel as much as I do…

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Save time, money, and brainpower on every single business trip you take

People say that time and money are our most valuable resources, and to get more of one often means sacrificing the other. There is another valuable, finite resource to add to this list–brainpower. I have found that the farther I get into my career the amount of extra room in my brain decreases. I have…

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My top 3 packing tips (and the workshop you’ve been waiting for!)

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People ask me all the time what my top three packing tips are. It’s not easy to narrow down just to three, but they would probably be: Bring three pairs of shoes max Use contact lens cases for small amounts of liquids Build a capsule wardrobe to make packing easier One of the biggest takeaways…

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3 small tricks to make business travel easier

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This week’s post is about three small scale changes that will make business travel SO much easier. But first…. Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who filled out the survey last week. I got a ton of valuable feedback and information about what you all need help on, and have mapped out content for the…

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3 budget-friendly carry-on suitcases that fit within 22”x14”x9” guidelines

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Every business traveler needs a great suitcase! And you don’t always have to spend an arm and a leg to get it. There are plenty of great budget-friendly carry-on suitcases that will easily fit in an overhead bin. These three are all right around $100! Anytime you’re buying a suitcase there are a number of…

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Tips to stay connected to loved ones during business travel

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If you haven’t yet, pretty please fill out my short survey! It will greatly help me plan out content for the next few months that is super helpful for YOU. And two responders will win a $30 Amazon gift card! You have until tomorrow, Friday May 17th, at 5pm Central time to fill it out.…

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10 Common Flying Etiquette Complaints and How to Address Them (Part 2)

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10 Common Flying Etiquette Complaints and How to Address Them (Part 2) First off…. I’m planning out my content for the next six months and need your help! I’m working on new blog content, courses, workbooks, workshops and more because I’m super excited to help make business travel easier for all of you lovely people.…

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