Episode 52: Leveraging Travel to Become a Content Creator with Christopher Mitchell
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Christopher Mitchell is a Canadian travel writer, photographer and podcaster who has traveled to over 80 countries and five continents. He has lived in Norway, South Korea and most recently Turkey for three years. He now calls Toronto home. He also co-hosts the podcast Rick Steves Over Brunch with Stephanie Craig where they discuss the recent episodes of the classic TV show, Rick Steves Europe.
Christopher Mitchell is the author of “A Local Travel Writer’s Guide to Toronto” an insider’s travel guide to visiting Toronto, Canada. This book covers restaurants, nightlife, attractions, events and more.
In this episode Christopher shares with us how he’s made a career out of his passion for travel. He also shares tips for getting started as a content creator and how to leverage your travels to build wealth. He encourages us to see travel as an investment – an opportunity for professional and personal development.
In this episode we cover:
- How living in Turkey for three years set him up for financial success.
- The advantages of basing yourself near a travel hub.
- Tips for becoming a content creator.
- Common ways to make money as a travel blogger.
- How to grow your skills and leverage your expertise traveling.
Resources Mentioned
Grab Christopher’s eBook “A Local Travel Writer’s Guide to Toronto” for 30% off using the discount code “THOUGHTCARD”.
Connect with Christopher Mitchell
Blog: https://www.travelingmitch.com/
Ontario Blog: https://ultimateontario.com/
Facebook: @travelingmitch
Toronto Bloggers Collective Facebook group
Instagram: @travelingmitch
Twitter: @travelingmitch
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Danielle Desir Corbett paid off $63,000 of student loan debt in 4 years, bought a house at 27, and has traveled to 27 countries, including her favorites, Iceland, China, and Bermuda. Go here to learn Danielle’s incredible story, from struggling financially and in debt to finding creative ways to earn more and live on her terms. Listen to The Thought Card Podcast, where Danielle shares how you can creatively travel more and build wealth regardless of your current financial situation. Reach out to Danielle by contacting: thethoughtcard (at) gmail (dot) com.
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