Send us Fan MailTravel isn't spending. It's investing.This week, we're sitting down with Brenna Girardi, the Co Founder of Olivette Travel Design, a boutique luxury travel advisory specializing in bespoke journeys around the world. She designs tailored, high touch travel experiences for couples, families, and private groups, partnering with the world’s most respected hotels and trusted global experts to unlock exclusive access and seamless service. Brenna breaks down why now, more than ever, getting out of your bubble and experiencing other cultures is not a luxury. It's a necessity. She shares the real financial and emotional cost of DIY travel gone wrong (yes, we're talking Airbnb horror stories), why ChatGPT should never be your only travel planning tool, and what "memory dividends" actually mean for your life and your kids' lives.08:00 Traveling Smart in Uncertain Times10:00 Why You Need a Travel Advisor Right Now13:00 The ChatGPT Itinerary Problem15:00 Travel Is Intentional Investing16:00 Memory Dividends: The Book Die With Zero20:00 Common Money Mistakes Travelers Make22:00 Airbnb vs. Vetted HotelsBrenna's reminder is a good one: your health, your time, and the people you love aren't guaranteed forever. The best memory dividends start now. Traveling more in 2026? Join us for next week’s Money Talks “Traveling more in 2026? Here’s What You Need to Know About Your Taxes”. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions! This episode is supported by Meredith Schnepp, VTA, CCC, founder of Sunkissed Bliss Travel. Meredith designs deeply personal, seamless travel experiences for busy women, couples, and families who want beautifully executed trips without the time, stress, or guesswork of planning it themselves. Through carefully vetted global partners and high-touch, full-service planning, she makes sure every detail is handled so you can show up and actually enjoy your trip. If you're ready to invest in travel that feels as meaningful as it is memorable, book your complimentary consultation at www.sunkissedblisstravel.com and follow her on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.Follow & connect with Brenna:Website InstagramLinkedIn Want to take this conversation one step further? Join us for our next Money Talks, a free 30 minute live session where we’ll dig into a question we hear all the time from women business owners: Budgeting for Businesses to Offer Benefits. Click here to register for FREE and bring your questions! Follow & connect with us!Website Facebook PageFacebook groupInstagramTikTokLinkedInYouTubeReddit ResourcesHave questions? Click this to check out our expert Q&A for tips from industry experts, tailored to help women address their most common financial concerns. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive financial tips delivered weekly here!...

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