48 min listen
Episode 102: Lillian Rafson
ratings:
Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Mar 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In the latest episode of the Travel With Meaning podcast, host Mike Schibel speaks with Lillian Rafson, the CEO and founder of Pack Up + Go. Originally from Pittsburgh, Lillian shares how her passion for travel after a carefree Summer backpacking around a region she knew nothing about led her to start her own company that plans surprise trips for its customers. Pack Up + Go, encourages spontaneity, exploration, and adventure among American travelers. She launched the bootstrapped business at 23 years old and has grown it to 25+ team members and $7 million+ in annual revenue. Lillian has been honored as a member of the Pittsburgh 30 Under 30 and 40 Under 40, a Tory Burch Foundation Fellow, a Travel & Leisure A-List Travel Planner, and a Top Woman in Hospitality. Outside of Pack Up + Go, Lillian is a business coach, focusing on helping entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses! Show Notes: 15:22 This could be one of the most ambitious ideas for a passionate traveler about starting a new job. 26:24: Where did the idea for surprise travel come from? Where was Lillian and who were where the other travelers that got Lillian thinking about the idea? 30:57: Who was the first guests to try Pack Up + Go and how did the brand go viral? As always thanks for listening. If you like the episode, please leave a rating and share it with your friends. For more information on Pack Up+Go www.packupgo.com
Released:
Mar 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Ep 16: Angel Castellanos: “I’m a US based travel expert and spend my time teaching people how to travel well, smart and often. I’m passionate about good travel and helping people save time & money. I often say that travel is my Ph.D in life because it has taught me... by Travel With Meaning