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The Travel Creator: Tips For Travel Influencers

The Travel Creator: Tips For Travel Influencers

By: Laura Haley
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The podcast for travel creators to learn smarter ways to use their content so they can save time and get back to traveling.

I'm your host Laura and I saw travel content creators spending way too much time on their content creation. I used my six years of digital marketing experience to create smarter ways for travel creators to use their content.


In this podcast you'll find tangible tips on how to trade your content time for travel time. We play the long game here! No 'get rich quick schemes' but real strategies you can implement to help you love your travel creator journey again and make it sustainable.


We officially launch Jan 11th 2024! Episodes are out every Thursday after.

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Episodes
  • 125: Travel Creator Business Lessons From My Highest Revenue Month Ever

    125: Travel Creator Business Lessons From My Highest Revenue Month Ever
    Jun 11 2026

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    Today, I'm pulling back the curtain on one of my highest-income months ever and sharing the business lessons that came with it. From unexpected income streams and client conversions to content positioning, productivity, and the mindset shifts that helped me grow, I'm walking you through exactly what happened and what I'm taking with me into the next season of business.

    If you're building a travel creator business and wondering how to increase your revenue without adding more to your plate, this episode is for you.

    In This Episode:

    • What actually contributed to my highest-income month
    • Why looking at your data matters more than chasing new strategies
    • The surprising timeline behind client conversions
    • Why travel creators need to share more of their behind-the-scenes work
    • The shift from content strategist to revenue strategist
    • How I evaluate content through a revenue-generating lens
    • The importance of focusing on income-producing activities
    • The lesson I learned about travel creator income streams
    • Why "boring" business activities often create the biggest results
    • My new daily sales habit that's helping move the needle
    • How EFT tapping helped me manage stress, imposter syndrome, and anxiety
    • Why I do my best work when I have travel plans on the calendar
    • The "Save the Day" practice that's helping me avoid burnout
    • Key Takeaways for Travel Creators


    One of the biggest lessons from this month was realizing that revenue doesn't always arrive the way you expect it to. While I was focused on growing one area of my business, some of my biggest wins came from completely different travel creator income streams.

    Another reminder? Content alone isn't the goal. Revenue is.

    Every piece of content should support a larger business objective. Whether you're creating content for brand partnerships, affiliate marketing, digital products, services, or UGC, the question isn't "What should I post?" It's "How does this support my business goals?"

    The most successful travel creator businesses aren't built on doing more—they're built on doing the right things consistently.

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    If this episode resonated with you, send me a DM on Instagram @travelcontentwriting and tell me:

    What's one thing you're doing this week to "save the day"?

    And if your email marketing systems feel like a complete nightmare behind the scenes, reach out. Helping creators simplify their email funnels, automations, and revenue systems is literally what I do.

    • Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.
    • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
    • Say hi on Instagram

    Join Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!

    The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.
    You’ll get:
    ✔ monthly business systems
    ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
    ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
    ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

    Sign Up HERE
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    15 mins
  • 124: The Pinterest Strategy Behind 1 Million Impressions ( Stop Ignoring Pinterest as a Creator!)

    124: The Pinterest Strategy Behind 1 Million Impressions ( Stop Ignoring Pinterest as a Creator!)
    Jun 4 2026
    What if the marketing content you create today was still bringing in leads, clicks, affiliate income, and clients a year from now?Because that's exactly what Pinterest can do.And if you're anything like me, you've probably been treating Pinterest like that app you open when you're planning a trip, redecorating your apartment, or convincing yourself you'll start meal prepping next week. But after this conversation with Pinterest strategist Laura England, I'm officially reconsidering everything.In this episode, we're talking about why creators, travel bloggers, business owners, coaches, and service providers need to stop chasing one-hit-wonder content and start building marketing assets that compound over time.Laura shares how she grew a Pinterest account from virtually zero to over a million monthly impressions, why Pinterest works more like Google than Instagram, and the exact strategy she uses to help clients generate long-term traffic without posting 24/7.If you've been relying entirely on Instagram, TikTok, or short-form content to grow your business, this episode might just change your marketing strategy forever.In This Episode, We Cover:Why Pinterest is one of the most underrated marketing platforms in 2026The difference between short-term marketing and sustainable marketingHow Pinterest traffic compounds over timeWhy creators and business owners should think like search engines, not social media algorithmsThe Pinterest SEO strategy every beginner should knowHow to use Pinterest Trends to predict future search trafficCommon Pinterest mistakes that hurt reach and visibilityHow travel creators can use Pinterest to drive blog traffic, affiliate sales, and inquiriesWhy linking directly to affiliate links can hurt your Pinterest strategyHow to create Pinterest boards that actually help the algorithm understand your brandThe role of keywords, alt text, and SEO in Pinterest growthWhy LinkedIn and Pinterest are Laura's favorite sustainable marketing platformsThe surprising reason most creators quit Pinterest too earlyKey TakeawaysPinterest is a Search Engine, Not a Social PlatformMost creators approach Pinterest like Instagram. That's the mistake.Pinterest behaves much more like Google, meaning users are actively searching for solutions, inspiration, and products. The content you publish today can continue generating traffic months—or even years—from now.Sustainable Marketing Beats Constant Content CreationInstead of constantly creating content that disappears after 24 hours, Laura encourages creators to build marketing assets that continue working long after they're published.Think:PinterestEmail marketingBloggingLinkedInPodcastsYouTubeThese channels compound over time rather than requiring daily visibility.Pinterest Rewards PatienceUnlike TikTok, where content can go viral overnight and disappear just as quickly, Pinterest content often takes 2–3 months to gain traction.But once it starts ranking, it can continue sending traffic for years.Pinterest Trends Is Your Secret WeaponPinterest literally tells you what's going to trend before it trends.Using Pinterest Trends allows creators to publish content months in advance and position themselves at the top of search results when demand peaks.Your Website Should Be the DestinationLaura recommends sending Pinterest traffic primarily to:Blog postsPodcast episodesEmail opt-insLong-term content assetsEvergreen sales pagesResources Mentioned:Pinterest TrendsPinterest Business AccountsPinterest SEOLinkedIn MarketingEmail Marketing StrategiesSustainable Marketing FrameworksConnect with Laura EnglandNEXT: Check out Episode 119 on why you need to be on LinkedIn like YESTERDAYLaura England is the founder of The Writer's Harbor, where she helps female founders market sustainably through Pinterest marketing, email marketing, and strategic copywriting.Her philosophy is simple: build marketing systems that continue working even when you're not.Find Laura and learn more about The Writer's Harbor:Follow Laura on Instagram Join her Sustainable Marketing Diary newsletterSign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5Say hi on InstagramJoin Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators. You’ll get: ✔ monthly business systems ✔ coworking + Q&A calls ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”Sign Up HERE
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    42 mins
  • 123: Why You're Stuck Chasing Brand Deals for Years as a Content Creator

    123: Why You're Stuck Chasing Brand Deals for Years as a Content Creator
    May 28 2026

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    Ready to stop chasing brand deals and start building a travel creator business that actually supports your life? Join The Travel Creator Business Plan today

    Are you building a travel creator business… or just creating content and hoping the next brand deal lands in your inbox?

    In this episode, I’m breaking down the biggest mindset shift travel creators need to make if they want more freedom, stability, and income that doesn’t rely on the algorithm. Because there’s a huge difference between being a creator and becoming a founder — and most people never talk about it.

    If you’ve been stuck in the cycle of chasing engagement, waiting on paid campaigns, or feeling like you’re starting from zero every single month, this episode is going to hit home.

    I’m sharing:

    • The difference between rented income vs owned income
    • Why a following alone is not a business
    • The shift from creator thinking to founder thinking
    • The “boring” backend work that actually creates freedom
    • Why email lists, digital products, and recurring revenue matter so much
    • How to start building a travel creator business that works even when you’re offline

    This episode is your reminder that you became a travel creator to travel — not to spend 12 hours hunched over your laptop refreshing analytics and hoping a post performs.

    In This Episode:

    • Why content creators burn out without business systems
    • How to stop relying entirely on brand deals and UGC income
    • The importance of building owned revenue streams
    • What travel creators should focus on instead of just posting more
    • How founder decisions differ from creator decisions
    • Simple ways to start building a sustainable online business

    Key Takeaways:

    ✨ A following is an audience. A business is a system.
    ✨ Brand deals are great — but they shouldn’t be your only income source.
    ✨ Email lists, memberships, affiliate income, and digital products create long-term stability.
    ✨ “Boring” backend business work is what actually creates freedom.
    ✨ You don’t need more followers — you need better systems.

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    If this episode helped you, make sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another creator who’s ready to step into founder mode.

    • Sign up for my newsletter, the Content Compass, the weekly newsletter for travel creators who are already landing brand deals and are ready to build the business behind their content.
    • Get five shifts that will take you from travel creator to business owner with actionable next steps included. AND two private podcast episodes. Get the Creator to CEO Playbook for $5
    • Say hi on Instagram

    Join Us 👉 The Travel Creator Business Plan Community!

    The only business-building community designed specifically for travel creators.
    You’ll get:
    ✔ monthly business systems
    ✔ coworking + Q&A calls
    ✔ a private community of creators building real businesses
    ✔ guidance to help you move from “content machine” to “CEO energy”

    Sign Up HERE
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    12 mins
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