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From Haiti to Tanzania: Doctor’s Memoirs of Medical Missions and Adventure Travel (Ep. 15)

Do you struggle to find time for travel amidst your busy professional career? 

Join in the conversation as DeAndre Coke speaks with Dr. Dana Lauture, a pediatric emergency medicine physician, who shares her journey of balancing a demanding medical career with her passion for travel. Dana talks about her upbringing as a first-generation American, her travel experiences, and how she manages to make time for travel despite her hectic schedule. She also discusses her adventures in Africa, including her time in Tanzania, and shares valuable insights and tips for professionals looking for better ways to prioritize travel in their lives.

DeAndre and Dr. Dana Lauture discuss:

  • Roots & Horizons: Dana’s background as a first-generation American and how her early travel experiences influenced her passion for exploration.
  • The Doctor’s Dilemma of Wanderlust: Balancing a medical career with travel aspirations and the significance of planning and prioritizing travel.
  • Embracing Adventure with Flexibility: Memorable travel experiences, including her trips to Africa and Iceland, and the importance of flexibility in travel planning.
  • Insta-Inspired Explorations: Travel tips and unique strategies, such as using Instagram for travel inspiration and creating a folder for future destination ideas.

 

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DeAndre Coke

DeAndre Coke is a financial advisor and avid traveler with a passion for helping others explore the world affordably and luxuriously. Ranked by Forbes as one of Virginia’s top financial security professionals for two consecutive years, DeAndre brings his strategic mindset to his travel pursuits. Together with his fiancée, Taryn, he navigates the world of points and miles, uncovering the secrets of award travel to share with his audience.