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Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small

Jason Elkins - Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Marketing

Welcome to the Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Podcast, where we go far beyond the beaches, resort hotels, and cruises to explore the really cool places, people, and activities that adventurous travelers crave. If your idea of a great vacation is sitting on a beach at an all-inclusive resort, you’re in the wrong place. However, if you’re like me, and a beach resort vacation sounds like torture, stick around. You’ve found your tribe.My name is Jason Elkins, and as an adventure travel marketing

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58:47

Adventure Travel with Mark Everton - Explore Seattle...

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2025/06/18

Mark Everton CEO Explore Seattle Southside Mark spent 35+ years managing hotels for Four Seasons, Marriott, Hilton and Joie de Vivre on the west coast and Hawaii. In 2016 Visit Oakland (California) was searching for a new leader. Mark chose to make the leap from hotel to destination leadership. In the midst of Covid and the shut down of travel, the Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority began a search for a replacement for the retiring founder of the organization. The area surrou...

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59:17

Adventure Travel with Gerardo Niklitschek - ALSUR...

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2025/06/11

Gerardo NiklitschekOwner & Founder ALSUR Expediciones Gerardo Niklitschek is the founder of ALSUR Expediciones and one of Patagonia’s most seasoned and respected adventure guides. With more than 30 years of experience exploring the wild landscapes of southern Chile and Argentina, Gerardo leads unforgettable journeys into the heart of Patagonia—combining cultural insight, deep environmental knowledge, and technical expertise. Born and raised in Chile, Gerardo is a certified Physical Educat...

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Adventure Travel with Jeff Peterson - Reelin Family Fun

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2025/06/04

Jeff PetersonOwner & Founder Reelin Family Fun Meet Jeff Peterson, the spirited owner of Reelin Family Fun! He’s all about transforming ordinary family outings into extraordinary adventures filled with laughter and learning. With a deep passion for fishing and exploring the outdoors, Jeff, along with the dedicated Reelin Family Fun Staff, creates interactive experiences that bring families closer to nature and each other. It’s not just about the fish you catch, it’s about the time spent t...

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Adventure Travel with David Brodie - Voyascape...

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2025/05/28

David BrodieFounder & CEO Voyascape Podcast Network David is founder of Voyascape and one of the world’s first travel podcasters, having launched the Travel in 10 podcast in 2005. He continues to host and produce Travel in 10 & also co-hosts the Journeytelling Podcast. He’s the former Global VP of an award-winning PR agency where he led award-winning campaigns for clients like Tourism Australia, Destination British Columbia, Emirates, Expedia. He’s also a former senior advisor to the ...

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70:38

Adventure Travel with Tony Carne - Videreo

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2025/05/21

Tony Carne Co-Founder Videreo Tony has travel flowing through his veins. From starting as a guide to building the global Urban Adventures business at Intrepid Travel, Tony has always worked in service of the local businesses & communities who underpin travel. Tony continues this today at Videreo. summary In this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, host Jason Elkins speaks with Tony Carne, co-founder of Videreo, about the intersection of AI and travel, the creator economy, and the...

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70:46

Adventure Travel with Wells Jones - A Line in the...

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2025/05/14

Wells Jones Author A Line in the Sand MediaWells Jones (aka Tad Jones) is former Navy Antarctic Pararescue & Survival Instructor, American Academy of Dramatic Arts NYC graduate with Off-broadway, commercial, TV & film credits, producer/director of multiple live events in venues including Kennedy Center Opera House, Lincoln Center Avery Fisher Hall and along the Red Sea Coast, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Wells is co-author of Wells Jones (aka Tad Jones) is former Navy Antarctic Pararescue...

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40:52

Adventure Travel with Emanuel Rose - Strategic...

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2025/05/07

Emanuel RoseFounder/Author Strategic eMarketing Emanuel Rose was born and raised on the West Coast of the United States. He has spent over three decades earning a reputation in cutting edge marketing. As an author and expert in the field, Emanuel specializes in direct response advertising, and content marketing at his digital agency, Strategic eMarketing. His passion lies in helping companies achieve business success with authentic storytelling. Emanuel’s unique approach to marketing strategi...

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Adventure Travel with Edward Lyimo - Pristine Trails

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2025/04/30

Edward Lyimo Founder & CEO Pristine Trails As the founder of Pristine Trails, Edward brings 20 years of experience in the tourism industry, backed by a degree in African Wildlife Management. His commitment to ethical travel, team development and personal growth for his staff sets a unique standard in the local tour industry. Edward’s vision for Pristine Trails is clear: to stand out by embodying ethical travel practices while crafting tailor-made East Africa tours that provide unforgettab...

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Adventure Travel with Angelo Carotenuto - LivTours

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2025/04/23

Angelo CarotenutoFounder and Co-Owner LivTours Angelo Carotenuto, founder of LivTours, has been transforming travel since 2009 by creating intimate, unforgettable experiences across Europe. Starting as a tour guide and performer in his hometown of Rome, Angelo saw the demand for authentic, small-group and private tours and launched LivTours (formerly LivItaly Tours). A hands-on leader, he forges partnerships, trains expert guides, and supports a global team dedicated to delivering top-rated,...

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Adventure Travel with Tom Rosenbauer - The Orvis Company

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2025/04/16

Tom RosenbauerChief Enthusiast The Orvis Company Tom Rosenbauer has been with the Orvis Company since 1976, and while there has been a fishing school instructor, copywriter, public relations director, merchandise manager, and was editor of The Orvis News for 10 years. He is currently their chief marketing enthusiast, which is what they call people when they don’t know what else to do with them. He has fished extensively across North America and has also fished on Christmas Island, the Bahamas...

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Adventure Travel with Juli Berwald - Tela Coral

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2025/04/13

Juli BerwaldAuthor & President Tela Coral Marine invertebrates stole my heart on my first snorkel in the Red Sea during college. Hoping to study the ocean forever, I spent seven years building mathematical algorithms to interpret satellite imagery of the ocean, receiving my Ph.D. in ocean science. My husband stole my heart next, and I drifted away from the ocean to Austin, Texas to be with him. Over the years, we added two children and a couple of dogs to our family. Landlocked, I began...

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44:52

Adventure Travel with Kelsey Tonner - Guest Focus

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2025/04/09

Kelsey TonnerFounder Guest Focus Kelsey Tonner is the founder of Guest Focus Tour Business Coaching and for two decades he’s been helping tour business owners as a mentor, consultant, speaker, experience designer, guide trainer, and award-winning tour leader. Since 2015, their programs have helped over 2,000 tour operators from 75+ countries around the world and Kelsey has been a regular speaker at over 35 industry events and conferences. summary In this episode of the Big World Made...

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60:55

Adventure Travel with Jake Field - The Ultimate...

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2025/04/06

Jake FieldOwner The Ultimate Adventure Travel Company My Name is Jake and I am the founder and owner of The Ultimate Adventure Travel Company. I have been working in the travel industry for the past 7 years and after leading many trips abroad to places like Everest base camp and Kilimanjaro i set out to pursue my dream of being a business owner and helping as many people as possible travel the world and experience their bucket list. summary In this episode, Jason Elkins interviews Jake Field,...

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60:49

Adventure Travel with Brian Schon - True Colombia...

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2025/04/02

Brian Schon Co-Founder and President True Colombia Travel and Cannúa With ten years of experience leading travelers around Colombia, Brian is an expert in Colombian tourism and hospitality. He is focused on True Colombia Travel’s commercial and administrative departments, and is also one of a small number of internationally certified rummeliers (rum sommeliers) in Colombia. Brian grew up in the United States and earned an MBA and an MPP from Brandeis University. summary In this episode of th...

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Adventure Travel with Maddi Bourgerie - RVshare

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2025/03/30

Maddi Bourgerie Travel Expert RVshare Maddi is a seasoned travel expert with over a decade of experience in the travel industry. Having explored nearly all 50 states, more than 25 countries, and 25 RV rentals, Maddi has a wealth of knowledge in outdoor travel. She is currently a full-time advocate for RVshare, where she passionately supports the company’s mission to help travelers discover the magic of RV adventures. From the East Coast to the West Coast, Maddi has embarked on countless road...

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Adventure Travel with David Long - Eko Patagonia

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2025/03/26

David Long Founder Eko Patagonia A former exchange student turned visionary founder, my journey to creating Eko Patagonia led me to Chile’s pristine Aysén region. Through personal transformation and deep connection to the land, I developed the ALIVE AWAKE AWARE framework that now guides our lux boutique eco-lodge. Our innovative approach to regenerative travel combines world-class fly fishing, cultural immersion, and conscious adventure in one of Earth’s last wild places. summary In this ep...

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Adventure Travel with Lindsey Conroy - AdZENtures

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2025/03/23

Lindsey Conroy Owner, Lead Guide AdZENtures Lindsey is an avid traveler and has designed a life that is centered around movement, travel, unique experiences and social interactions…and yoga. She has been practicing yoga for the past 13 years and after a few years of practice, decided she wanted to learn more while having no intention to teach…that changed very quickly. She received her teaching certification in 2011 and has loved the path that yoga has taken her down since diving deeper into...

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Adventure Travel with Kieron Wilde - First Nature Tours

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2025/03/19

Kieron Wilde Founder and CEO First Nature Tours Kieron Wilde is an Ecologist and Entrepreneur with 18 years of tourism industry experience. His company First Nature specializes in curating tours for individuals, corporations, and school groups that blend education, adventure, and sustainability to make a positive impact on the planet. Kieron is also the Vice Chair of the Columbia Gorge Tourism Alliance – a bi-state nonprofit dedicated to promoting sustainable tourism in the Columbia River Go...

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Adventure Travel with Julian Kheel - Points Path

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2025/03/16

Julian Kheel Founder and CEO Points Path Over the last 15 years, Julian Kheel has become one of the world’s top experts on travel rewards. He first learned the ins and outs of travel loyalty programs while flying more than 200,000 miles a year as a TV producer and director for World Wrestling Entertainment (and yes, of course it’s all real). He expanded his expertise on travel topics in the following years, writing about travel for U.S. News and World Report, along with popular weekly column...

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Adventure Travel with Kim Bennett - AtlasGuru

Adventure Travel Podcast - Big World Made Small ·

2025/03/12

Kim Bennett Founder/CEO AtlasGuru Kim Bennett is a passionate leader with a mission to revolutionize travel planning through building an AI itinerary to Advisor. She launched AtlasGuru to empower travelers with honest information, sourced from a global community and uses OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology to personalize trip planning using human-curated itineraries from the platform. Before AtlasGuru, Kim had over 15 years of experience in senior marketing roles for renowned companies like Condé N...

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