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The PTO Dashboard [CLOSED] yesterday: Here's why

So, Reader, The PTO Dashboard officially becomes unavailable in less than 3 hours to make way for the launch of the brand new SeekPTO site in January (So run and save PTO links while you can)! But... what's the difference? What exactly is *new* about SeekPTO? Why am I going through all the trouble of building an entirely new site? I think it's easier to show you. For years, y'all have asked for new features and upgrades and I didn't know how to make it happen. Until now. The dream I have for...

Hey Reader, You're getting this because you're an aspiring travel creator, right? Well, then, you probably already know about Your Travel Influencer Bag, also known as YTIB—my travel influencer teaching community. Well, we're I'm hosting a live webinar with YTIB this Sunday, and you're invited! Only 50 non-YTIB spots are available. Reserve your spot below! SIGN UP FOR THE WEBINAR Just reply to this email by Sunday if you have any questions about the webinar, Reader. I know I have big money...

Hey Reader! You're getting this email because you signed up for my #PLNameInHat Challenge... And it's the January Check-in! #PLNameInHat Challenge Rules Reminder (First of all... Is the challenge name too long? Should I change it? Newsletter Accountability Challenge? PL Apply Challenge? Sourcing ideas - respond to this email with yours if you have a good one!) Here are the rules of the challenge: Purchase a copy of the PL Opportunity Tracker Screenshot your progress for the month (example...

Hey Reader! It's officially been 2 months since I announced the awardees of the Study Abroad Redo Grant (SARG). So... was this a scam? Are these winners real? Did they actually get the money? Are they actually going on their trips? Were they paid actors?! You all asked all of those questions and more during this SARG grant process! Honestly, many of those comments made me laugh (paid actors?! 😆) But all jokes aside, I sympathize with the doubt and skepticism. It's hard to know what's real...

Hey Reader! ☺️ I've dropped a new ebook that's only $10 for a limited time. If you plan on going to London soon you'll definitely want to check it out! I've been to London twice this summer. I’d visited before… but I didn’t like it. It was overwhelming and expensive, and hard to meet new people.But Reader... I think I did everything right this time 🥹 I stayed in the right places, did the right things, and ran into the right people. Because after this trip London is now literally one of my...

Happy Saturday evening Reader ☺️ If you're out right now: be safe and save this for later! But if you're staying in tonight: I hope you don't mind this quick announcement (and if you plan on going to London soon you'll definitely want to keep reading!) I've been to London twice this summer. I’d visited before… but I didn’t like it. It was overwhelming and expensive, and hard to meet new people.But Reader... I think I did everything right this time 🥹 I stayed in the right places, did the right...

Reader, After months of painstakingly writing, marketing, analyzing, and grading... I'm beyond excited to introduce to you: the 3x Final Awardees of the Study Abroad Redo Grant! 🥳 With 500+ applications with essays and videos, spanning 42 U.S. states, 30+ dream destinations, from applicants age 18 to age 78 (!)... selecting finalists was no easy task. The judging panel and I were blown away by the care, dedication, and thought that was put into each application. Truly, humbling stories to...

Reader, I cannot believe April is already over 🫨 I have officially re-entered my digital nomad era and I'm loving it (obviously)! Let me get you up to speed: 📍Where in the world am I? Right now, today, I am in Spain, kicking off the European leg of the digital nomad world tour! 🥳🇪🇸 The last month has been an absolute whirlwind. I started April Guadalajara, Mexico, where I then hopped over to Costa Rica (hello black sand beaches of my dreams!) After that, I went down to Panama City for a week,...

SARG Count Down

Reader, This is your final reminder to submit your application 🥹🥹🥹 Yup, the last one reminder. APPLY HERE! The applications will now be sent to our team of judges, and the winners will be announced publicly June 15, 2023. We'll keep you in the loop via email on the judging process, when the top 10 finalists are chosen, and about the NEXT Packs Light PTO. 👀 Sending you all the good vibes and energy! Gabby ☀️

SARG Count Down

Reader, 24 HOURS!!! You right now. Am I right? Have you submitted everything for the Study Abroad Redo Grant? Procrastinators... You're cutting this one a little bit close 🥲 APPLY HERE! HURRY! Before you submit... Run through this checklist one more time before you finish the application: Add that last personal touch. Give your answers one more read and find someplace where you can have some extra personality. The little details go a long way! Run your answers through Grammarly. It's the...