June 2024 – The BamCam

Travel Tales with Anna Kathryn Gresham from Life Is Short Adventures (Ep. 23)

By The BamCam | June 25, 2024

Planning a trip on your own might seem like a budget-friendly choice, but did you know that enlisting help from a travel advisor can save additional costs and spare a ton of stress?

As travel enthusiasts, Jack Burnette and Alison Castellano continually explore ways of living a balanced and enjoyable life. Join them as they chat with luxury travel advisor, Anna Kathryn Gresham (AK) about the benefits of working with a travel advisor, including real-life stories and examples of mishaps and unexpected delays.

Takeaways from their conversation include:

Anna Kathryn’s journey into becoming a travel advisor
Personal stories from Jack, Alison, and AK about their travels
The value of spending uninterrupted time with loved ones
Tips for planning unique and customized travel experiences
And more

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About Our Guest:

Anna Kathryn did not travel much as a child, but always had a desire to see the world. She caught the travel bug at age 26 on her first trip to Europe and quickly realized the importance of travel and how it opens your eyes to the world around you. After a trip to Denver in 2013, AK packed up and moved out west where she met her husband 5 days later. They now live in Birmingham, AL, and share a love for travel which they have passed on to their two young children.

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Financial Intimacy: Tummy Bug Vs. Taco Truck (Ep. 22)

By The BamCam | June 4, 2024

Married couple, Alison and Adrian Castellano made a pact to have a quarterly Money Date, but recently, a tummy bug tried to derail their plans.

As part of the Financial Intimacy series, this episode shares how a 24-hour virus took hold of the Castellano household attempting to impact their quarterly connection. They embraced the ability to be flexible yet still committed as they pivoted from a fun night out at a local taco truck to pizza delivery in their pajamas.

Gain insight and inspiration for your Money Date as Alison and Adrian discuss their finances, celebrate their wins, and continue their plans for the future of their family.

Highlights include:

How Money Dates can strengthen your financial and personal relationship
Strategies to manage unexpected expenses
Examples of how they cut unnecessary spending
Their plans to grow their family and the high costs associated with IVF
The importance of having a plan but also being flexible as situations change
And more!