In part 2 of this interview Elsie Paulino starts off describing what she loves about Puerto Escondido and Guanajuato, Mexico, before giving tips on what to eat in New York City. She then talks about her journey becoming a travel creator, including the Nomadness-Interpid mentorship program and how her personal brand has taken shape. Elsie then reflects on how travel has impacted her and previews her upcoming talk at Latino Travel Fest. Next, Matt and Elsie discuss personal finance tips, investing strategies, and travel hacks that you can use. Finally, Elsie talks about connecting with culture and place through food, the value of slow travel, the importance of learning some of the local language, what travel means to her today, and offers tips for Black and Latino travelers.
340: Connecting with Culture and Place Through Food, Diversifying the Face of Travel, and Personal Finance Tips with Elsie Paulino
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About the Guest
Elsie Paulino
Elsie Paulino is a New York City-based Afro-Latina and first-generation Dominican-American world traveler. She documents her travel experiences of stepping outside her comfort zone, connecting with cultures, and proving that travel isn’t just for the select few. She is also passionate about helping others navigate personal finance with confidence, and build generational wealth, especially within underrepresented communities, and she will be featured speaker at the 2025 Latino Travel Fest.
What You'll Learn
- Tips on Getting Started with Personal Finance and Investing
- How Food can Be Used to to Connect with Culture and Place
- The Value of Slow, Immersive Travel
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[1:54] Puerto Escondido, Mexico
[3:08] Guanajuato, Mexico
[4:45] Queens, NY
[7:07] Brooklyn, NY
[8:49] Starting to Create Travel Content
[10:13] The Intrepid-Nomadness Mentorship Trip to Colombia
[14:17] Elsie’s Personal Brand and Travel Niche
[16:33] How Travel Has Impacted Elsie
[18:35] Elsie’s Upcoming Talk at Latino Travel Fest
[19:55] Elsie’s Personal Finance Journey

22:15: Personal Finance Principles and Tips

25:18: Rental Property Investing Strategies
[28:37] Travel Hacks
[36:37] Connecting with Culture and Place Through Food
[41:51] The Value of Slow Traveling
[44:45] Traveling Deeper by Speaking the Local Language
[46:38] Tips for Black and Latino Travelers
[47:48] What Travel Means to Elsie Today
[48:50] The Lightning Round
[54:34] Find, Follow and Connect with Elsie
