“The Great Escape Publishing expeditions have launched my photography skills into another dimension.” –Stephanie Wolden Host Jody Mayberry and Director Lori Allen, introduce us to Stephanie Wolden. “Photography is one of the only professions where you can get paid as you’re learning how to become an expert,” says Lori. “And Stephanie is doing exactly that.” […]
“Authenticity over everything.”—Anonymous In this episode, host Jody Mayberry talks with Breakfast Stock Club Creator, Bonnie Caton. When Jody last spoke with Bonnie she was in Buenos Aires. You can listen to her last podcast episode here. Since then she’s backpacked through the Andes in Patagonia and spent a month in Bali. Now she’s back […]
“I had nothing to lose, so I answered the call and landed a fulltime writing gig!”—Jessica Pickett Host Jody Mayberry and Director, Lori Allen, introduce us to Jessica Pickett. When Jessica came to our Ultimate Travel Writer’s Workshop in 2014, she didn’t see herself having much in common with other attendees because she was working […]
“Some people dream of success, while other people get up every morning and make it happen.” –Wayne Huizenga Host Jody Mayberry and Lori Allen, bring Noreen Kompanik back to the podcast to talk about aspects of her travel writing career. (You can listen to Noreen’s last podcast interview with fellow member and writer, Theresa St. […]
“A good first impression can work wonders.” –J K Rowling Host Jody Mayberry and Great Escape Publishing Director, Lori Allen, talk with travel writer, Terri Marshall about the importance of networking. Once a tax accountant, Terri transitioned to a part-time travel writer before making the leap to full-time travel writer a couple years ago. Having […]
“You’re never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C. S. Lewis Host Jody Mayberry talks with travel writer, Terri Marshall about her role as the success story manager for us. “I’m fortunate to see all the success stories that come in through letters and on the various Facebook […]
“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” –Benjamin Franklin Host Jody Mayberry and Great Escape Publishing Director, Lori Allen, introduce us to Betsi Hill. Lori shares her insight into Betsi… “People like Betsi are attracted to travel writing because that’s what drives them. Betsi loves the idea of having fun, living life, loving […]
The “accidental photographer”—that’s what they call me. At no point in my early aspirations to be a journalist did I imagine that I would be taking photos—let alone photos considered good enough to appear in print. But when I was hired by The Denver Post as a restaurant critic, I had to pay attention to […]
“Grammarly is an online service that quickly and easily makes your writing better and makes you sound like a pro, or at least helps you avoid looking like a fool.” – Forbes Host Jody Mayberry speaks with a returning guest this week, Mary Charlebois. (You can listen to our first episode with Mary here.) Since […]
“If there’s some synergy in your own interests and what we’re doing at International Living, you’re the best kind of writer for us.” – Jen Stevens Host Jody Mayberry has Jen Stevens back on the show to talk more about what she does specifically as the Executive Editor for International Living magazine. (You can listen […]
