{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The Road to Inspired Businesses with Laura Grier","description":" Recorded in front of a live audience at the KINN in Venice Beach as part of their weekly Startup Caf\u00e9 series, this is a special Travel Talk episode hosted by Travel With Meaning, exploring how travel can spark entrepreneurial ideas. We discussed global brands like Starbucks, Tom\u2019s Shoes, and Away Suitcases \u2014 all companies whose founders were inspired by travel. In this episode, our two guests share their own stories of how their journeys interweave with their businesses.   First, host Michael sits down with Jeffrey Chernick \u2014 serial entrepreneur, author, podcast host, and DJ \u2014 who shares the story of a business trip to Japan that didn\u2019t go as planned but ultimately inspired his newest venture. That journey led him to partner with one of Japan\u2019s largest travel platforms, Hafa, to launch Kabuk\u2014 a white-glove itinerary service offering personalized plans and exclusive hot deals. This could be one of the best turnkey solutions we\u2019ve seen for travelers heading to Japan.   We want the Travel With Meaning community to try it out and get your personalized itinerary to start planning your Japan adventure. Here\u2019s how: 1. Click this link 2. Click Meet Your Concierge                                                                (a real concierge \u2014 not AI) 3. Fill out a short survey about what you\u2019d like to do and where you\u2019d like to go in Japan 4. Add your email and make sure it includes the referral code for Travel With Meaning so you receive special attention, support, and are moved to the front of the line   Kabuk is poised to become one of the leading travel platforms in the U.S., and we\u2019re getting an exclusive first look for a mainstream travel community.   Our second guest on this episode is Laura Grier, a renowned adventure photographer and founder of Andeana Hats, who's no stranger to the TWM community.  Laura\u2019s love for travel took her to Peru, where she became fascinated by the traditional hat culture of local women. Her \u201caha\u201d moment turned into a business employing Peruvian artisans and returning income to their communities, often surpassing what the women\u2019s husbands earn. Laura\u2019s mission with Andeana Hats has also led to launching the nonprofit Maya Missions, further expanding her impact. From Japan\u2019s bustling cities to Peru\u2019s mountain villages, this episode captures how transformative travel can lead to impactful, purpose-driven businesses.  Links & Resources:    \u2022   Andeana Hats: Click here    \u2022   Laura Grier's incredible photography: Click here    \u2022   Kabuk Travel Concierge: Click here As always, we appreciate the community\u2019s support \u2014 make sure you subscribe, follow us on all socials, and share this episode with friends and fellow travelers. See you on the open road.   ","author_name":"Travel With Meaning","author_url":"http:\/\/www.travelwithmeaning.com\/","html":"