Meet Danielle Desir Corbett
An award-winning affording travel and personal finance expert.
Travel is More Affordable Than You Think
Welcome to my corner of the internet, where travel dreams and money goals come together like peanut butter and jelly.
If you’ve ever felt like travel was out of reach because of your budget, I’m here to prove otherwise.
As an award-winning Affording Travel Expert and personal finance enthusiast, I’ve helped countless people just like you figure out how to travel more, without putting off big financial goals like paying off student loans, buying a home, retiring early, or saving for a new car.
What I Do
I teach people how to prioritize travel, make smarter money decisions, and live life on their own terms. From simple saving strategies that work to maximizing travel rewards, my mission is to make travel accessible, no matter your income.
Why I Do It
Back when I thought travel was super expensive, I felt stuck.
I know how it feels to dream big but think, “It’s impossible.”
In 2015, I started this blog and later, The Thought Card Podcast, to prove that you can travel and stay on track with your financial goals.
Get To Know Me
- I’m a devoted mom, wife, and a proud advocate for financially empowered travel.
- I love road trips, finding the best travel deals, and sharing my favorite money hacks.
- In my downtime, you’ll find me walking in the park, planning date nights, or listening to my favorite business podcasts.
🎧 Want to hear more? Listen to this podcast episode: How I Became a Financially Savvy Traveler
🎧 The Thought Card Podcast
The Thought Card Podcast is a top-rated travel podcast for both aspiring and seasoned travelers who want to explore more, spend wisely, and create unforgettable memories—without sacrificing financial peace of mind.
In each episode, you’ll get practical tips, money-savvy strategies, and inspiring stories that make travel feel doable, exciting, and financially sustainable. I also feature a diverse lineup of guests—from budget travel experts and finance pros to creative entrepreneurs and digital nomads—who share their unique journeys and best advice for affording the travel lifestyle you crave.
What You’ll Learn:
Strategies to save money for travel
- How to find cheap flights and other travel deals
Ways to maximize your travel rewards
- Things to do at destinations around the globe
Travel tips for families, solo adventurers, and everything in between
Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Or any other podcast player!
On My Mind Lately
New stories, strategies, and resources—straight from the blog and podcast.
Get Inspired ⬇️
Listen below for creative ways you can make smart money decisions to travel the world and live on your terms.
“I am not rich nor am I privileged, but I am financially savvy.”
by Danielle Desir Corbett
How I Came Up With “The Thought Card” Name?
Communication is key in any relationship.
A few years ago, when faced with a challenging situation, I started sending my loved ones “thought cards” expressing my emotions and thoughts. Eventually, they caught on and started sending them back – we’ve been doing this exchange ever since.
Reading each others’ thought cards always brought us together in new ways and strengthened our bond.
The Thought Card is my way of bringing travel enthusiasts and money nerds together. It’s a place to share financial strategies, travel deals, and money-saving resources. No problem (financial or travel) is too big for us to tackle together.
Fun Facts About Me
- I enjoy long-distance running out in nature. It’s a great way to clear my mind and listen to my favorite podcasts.
- I have completed multiple Tough Mudders and Spartan Races.
- I don’t eat meat (I’m a pescatarian), but bacon still smells delicious.
- I’m pretty good at double-dutch (jumping rope with two ropes).
- I paid off $63,000 of student loan debt in 4 years.
- Since I travel often, my grandpa calls me the “pigeon in flight.”
- I worked as a grants manager at one of the top medical schools in the country. I have a background in Finance, Healthcare Administration, and Project Management.
- In 2022, I launched Grants For Creators, a newsletter sharing grants and funding opportunities for US creatives, entrepreneurs, and small business owners.
- My travel and money tips have been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Work + Money, Vice, New York Post, CreditCards.com, Student Loan Hero, and more.
Where I’ve Been
Favorite Destinations: China, Bermuda, France, Ireland, and Iceland.
Favorite Travel Memory: Snorkeling Silfra (Iceland) and climbing The Great Wall of China.
My top 10 destinations to visit are Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Turkey, South Africa, Greece, Australia, Costa Rica, Morocco, and Germany.
Financial Accomplishments
- 4+ Years of full-time entrepreneurship
- Self-funded 3 months of parental leave as an entrepreneur
- Paid off over $20,000 of mortgage principal in 3 years
- Bought a house at 27 years old
- Paid off $63,000 of student loan debt in 4 years
Contact Me
thethoughtcard (at) gmail (dot) com