The Wanderlover Podcast

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Aug 2026

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The Wanderlover Podcast was created with the mission to enable travel and freedom through entrepreneurship. We're talking time freedom, location freedom, and financial freedom. I'm your host, Danielle Hu, online business mentor for coaches and creatives, and full-time world traveler. You'll hear episodes recorded from Hawaii, Costa Rica, Portugal, Bali, and remote surf islands around the world. Tune in every week for strategies around online business, social media, mindset, and interviews with other inspiring entrepreneurs that will empower YOU to build the business and live the life of your dreams!

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September 7, 2026Episode 30212 min

302 ✧ TOP Beaches in Floripa Brazil

After living in Florianópolis for over a year, we've explored so many beaches around the island and definitely have our favorites! Today I'm sharing my top 5 BEST beaches in Floripa, from laid-back surf beaches to incredible hikes to some of the most beautiful views in Brazil. Whether you're looking to surf, swim, hike, or simply have the perfect beach day, add these to your Florianópolis itinerary! ---------------- ⟡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewanderlover/ ⟡ Podcast: https://thewanderlover.com/podcast ---------------- RESOURCES FOR YOU: ⟡ Your 0 to $100K Game Plan: https://thewanderlover.com/100k-game-plan/ ⟡ Make Your First $5k Online: https://thewanderlover.com/business-academy/ ⟡ Start Your Travel Creator Career : https://thewanderlover.com/travel-influencer-handbook/

August 31, 2026Episode 30118 min

301 ✧ Where to STAY in Florianópolis Brazil!

I spent over a year living in Floripa and get asked all the time where is the best place to stay. Today I'm sharing my top neighborhood recommendations depending on the type of vibe you are looking for! I break them down based on beaches, walkability, nightlife, lifestyle, and budget, and also my best tips for renting if you are choosing to stay here longer term. ---------------- ⟡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewanderlover/ ⟡ Podcast: https://thewanderlover.com/podcast ---------------- RESOURCES FOR YOU: ⟡ Your 0 to $100K Game Plan: https://thewanderlover.com/100k-game-plan/ ⟡ Make Your First $5k Online: https://thewanderlover.com/business-academy/ ⟡ Start Your Travel Creator Career : https://thewanderlover.com/travel-influencer-handbook/

August 24, 2026Episode 30018 min

300 ✧ My Story: From Corporate America to Full-Time Creator, Traveler, Mom

What happens when you leave corporate America to travel the world and build a completely different life? In this special 300th episode of The Wanderlover Podcast, I'm sharing a re-introduction and my from corporate finance in New York to becoming a full-time traveler, content creator, online business owner, and now mom living abroad. We're also talking about what's next, and how my definition of freedom, success, and my dream life has evolved along the way! ---------------- ⟡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewanderlover/ ⟡ Podcast: https://thewanderlover.com/podcast ---------------- RESOURCES FOR YOU: ⟡ Your 0 to $100K Game Plan: https://thewanderlover.com/100k-game-plan/ ⟡ Make Your First $5k Online: https://thewanderlover.com/business-academy/ ⟡ Start Your Travel Creator Career : https://thewanderlover.com/travel-influencer-handbook/

August 17, 2026Episode 29920 min

299 ✧ 15 Things You MUST Do in Florianópolis Brazil

Is Florianópolis Brazil on your bucket list? After living in Floripa (also known as Ilha da Magia or Magic Island) for over a year, I'm sharing 15 of the best things to do here. From sandboarding at Joaquina Dunes and hiking Lagoinha do Leste to exploring Campeche Island, eating fresh seafood, surfing, and experiencing the city's nightlife and Carnaval, there's really so much I love about this island! ---------------- ⟡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewanderlover/ ⟡ Podcast: https://thewanderlover.com/podcast ---------------- RESOURCES FOR YOU: ⟡ Your 0 to $100K Game Plan: https://thewanderlover.com/100k-game-plan/ ⟡ Make Your First $5k Online: https://thewanderlover.com/business-academy/ ⟡ Start Your Travel Creator Career : https://thewanderlover.com/travel-influencer-handbook/

August 10, 2026Episode 29841 min

298 ✧ Paula Ciochetta: Creating Space for Motherhood AND Ambition

What if you don't need to have your entire life or business figured out before taking the first step? I interview Paula Ciochetta, entrepreneur, studio founder, and mother who opened Madhya Studio in Florianópolis Brazil while seven months pregnant. We talk about how creating space instead of forcing answers often leads to the biggest breakthroughs. A great place to start, is to pause. ---------------- ⟡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewanderlover/ ⟡ Podcast: https://thewanderlover.com/podcast ---------------- RESOURCES FOR YOU: ⟡ Your 0 to $100K Game Plan: https://thewanderlover.com/100k-game-plan/ ⟡ Make Your First $5k Online: https://thewanderlover.com/business-academy/ ⟡ Start Your Travel Creator Career : https://thewanderlover.com/travel-influencer-handbook/

August 3, 2026Episode 29719 min

297 ✧ Things That are Normal in Brazil but Shock Foreigners!

After living in Brazil for over a year now, I've gotten a pretty good grasp on daily life but some things still give me culture shock. Here are 14 everyday things that are completely normal to Brazilians but genuinely shock foreigners! So grateful to be able to live abroad and experience other countries in their entirety. ---------------- ⟡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewanderlover/ ⟡ Podcast: https://thewanderlover.com/podcast ---------------- RESOURCES FOR YOU: ⟡ Your 0 to $100K Game Plan: https://thewanderlover.com/100k-game-plan/ ⟡ Make Your First $5k Online: https://thewanderlover.com/business-academy/ ⟡ Start Your Travel Creator Career : https://thewanderlover.com/travel-influencer-handbook/

July 27, 2026Episode 29615 min

296 ✧ The $27 Digital Product Funnel

A $27 digital offer may just be what you're missing in your business right now: it can help you grow an email list filled with buyers, cover your advertising and marketing costs, introduce people to your work, and naturally lead customers into your higher-level offers over time. Today, I'm going to break down exactly how a low-ticket digital product funnel works and how a $27 sale can turn into one that's $500+! Get the BEST tool for selling digital products ---------------- ⟡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewanderlover/ ⟡ Podcast: https://thewanderlover.com/podcast ---------------- RESOURCES FOR YOU: ⟡ Your 0 to $100K Game Plan: https://thewanderlover.com/100k-game-plan/ ⟡ Make Your First $5k Online: https://thewanderlover.com/business-academy/ ⟡ Start Your Travel Creator Career : https://thewanderlover.com/travel-influencer-handbook/

July 20, 2026Episode 29514 min

295 ✧ How to Get Your First Brand Deal

👉🏽 Start Your Creator Career: https://thewanderlover.com/travel-influencer-handbook Your first brand deal is closer than you think and you don't need 10,000 followers to land it! In this episode, you will learn how to position yourself, find opportunities, and pitch brands confidently whether you're going after UGC deals or sponsored posts. This is the no-fluff roadmap to getting paid as a creator at any stage! ---------------- ⟡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewanderlover/ ⟡ Podcast: https://thewanderlover.com/podcast ---------------- RESOURCES FOR YOU: ⟡ Your 0 to $100K Game Plan: https://thewanderlover.com/100k-game-plan/ ⟡ Make Your First $5k Online: https://thewanderlover.com/business-academy/ ⟡ Start Your Travel Creator Career : https://thewanderlover.com/travel-influencer-handbook/

July 13, 2026Episode 29417 min

294 ✧ Top 10 Travel Destinations

Get ready to add new places to your bucket list! After traveling and living abroad for over 8 years, I often get asked where my favorite destinations are. Here are my top 10 countries I'd go back to in a HEARTBEAT and I know you'll love too! ---------------- ⟡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewanderlover/ ⟡ Podcast: https://thewanderlover.com/podcast ---------------- RESOURCES FOR YOU: ⟡ Your 0 to $100K Game Plan: https://thewanderlover.com/100k-game-plan/ ⟡ Make Your First $5k Online: https://thewanderlover.com/business-academy/ ⟡ Start Your Travel Creator Career: https://thewanderlover.com/travel-influencer-handbook/

July 6, 2026Episode 29316 min

293 ✧ How to Get Your First 1000 Subscribers on YouTube

I hit my first 1,000 YouTube subscribers last week!! In this episode I'm sharing the strategies that helped me get there, including what I would do differently if I was starting over. If you want to start a YouTube channel and grow faster without relying on luck, these are the steps you NEED to take! Best YouTube SEO tool: https://www.tubebuddy.com/thewanderlover ---------------- ⟡ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewanderlover/ ⟡ Podcast: https://thewanderlover.com/podcast ---------------- RESOURCES FOR YOU: ⟡ Your 0 to $100K Game Plan: https://thewanderlover.com/100k-game-plan/ ⟡ Make Your First $5k Online: https://thewanderlover.com/business-academy/ ⟡ Become a PAID Travel Creator: https://thewanderlover.com/travel-influencer-handbook/