Wanderlust // Madeline Becker Hamilton

Hey, Sister!

Unlock your creativity through travel! Madeline Becker Hamilton, Ivy City Co. Chief Marketing Officer, joins Courtney and Carley and inspires the Hey, Sisterhood community to take a trip, learn something new, strengthen relationships, be spontaneous, pack essentials and enjoy all the benefits of adventuring. Madeline is passionate about discovering the world as she is also a Service Expedition Coordinator for Somewhere Devine! Spark the fire within to see the world in this first episode in the 4-part vacation-ready series, airing April 2022. Call to action, referenced links/accounts, and show timeline are below.

Call to action:

“Once a year go somewhere new you've never been before. It doesn't have to be far. It doesn't have to be expensive. Just put yourself in a new environment and it will be amazing! My challenge for you is to make a plan for what that trip is going to be for you this year.” - Madeline Becker Hamilton

Referenced links:

Connect with Madeline!

• Madeline’s Instagram
• Ivy City Co. Instagram
• Ivy City Co. Website

Connect with Hey, Sister!

• Hey, Sister! Facebook
• Hey, Sister! Instagram

Madeline’s Favorite Travel Resources

• Book rental cars at Turo
• Book flights with Skyscanner
• Book flights with Somewhere Devine

Show timeline:

0:00 Introduction of episode and guest

2:45 Why traveling is important: “traveling is the only thing you can buy that makes you richer”

4:10 How traveling inspires us: it takes courage to travel, example of traveling to NY with Ivy City Co.

8:00 Strengthening relationships: breaking through barriers with family, example of mother/daughter trip to Japan

9:50 Including sparks of creativity in travel: don’t over-plan, leave room for spontaneity, example of the “deer town” in Japan

12:05 Courtney’s example of planning to be spontaneous with her husband

14:45 Packing essentials: fanny pack, lightweight dress, 2 pairs of shoes, wired headphones

18:00 Traveling tips and tricks: where to book flights and rental cars (links above), rolling clothes, flexibility mindset, favorite places to travel (Japan and Charleston, South Carolina)

21:00 Call to Action, contact information, conclusion, outtakes