#178: Listen to This While Planning Your Next Trip
Regular listeners of this show know I have a tendency to dabble in side hustles. Between multiple podcasts and newsletters, a band, and a freelance writing career, I'm always juggling a few things going on.
Marika Flatt embraces that spirit wholeheartedly. She’s the founder of PR By the Book, which helps authors get their works noticed. She’s the travel editor of Texas Lifestyle Magazine, teaching you all that’s great in the Lone Star State. And she regularly makes appearances on TV to share travel tips so your next trip is your best one yet.
Highlights of our conversation
The concept of “slow travel” and why it’s so important — and sustainable — when seeing new places. (2:33)
Some of the coolest places Marika has visited in 2023. (4:54)
The first thing Marika ever wrote, with a bonus early story from me! Plus, her journey from journalist to travel writer. (8:51)
Why it’s a joy to talk to strangers while traveling. (12:02)
Marika’s worst travel stories. (16:24)
A look inside Marika’s “main” job as the founder of PR By the Book, which just celebrated 21 years this October! (22:00)
Does Marika have a TV and radio voice? According to her 16-year-old son, absolutely. Plus, a few of our favorite standup segments from our broadcast careers. (26:04)
Advice Marika and PR By the Book give an author looking to market their work. (31:04)
How you can keep up with everything that makes living great in the Lone Star State and the top three articles to view on the site. (35:50)
Where to find Marika Flatt
Visit Texas Lifestyle Magazine to learn more about the Lone Star State and see some of Marika’s work.
Writing a book (or know someone who is)? Check out PR By the Book.
Follow Marika on Instagram.