ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Welcome to Bootstrap Bonfire, a podcast show where I talk about building a purpose-driven travel blog and business, without the burnout (pun intended!). Join me in creating your dream blog, minus the chaos. Think cozy convos, practical advice, and behind-the-scenes stories from me, your fellow travel blogger + blog coach, (Bucketlist) Bri! Gather ’round for warm chats on building a blog and biz with purpose.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 10 days
Average audio length:
27 minutes
English
United States
29 episodes
since Aug. 1, 2025
episodic
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One year ago, I hit publish on the very first episode of Bootstrap Bonfire. 🥹
This week, I found myself asking a question I think every creator eventually asks:
Is this still worth it?
In this episode, I'm reflecting on what I've learned after a year of podcasting—not just about creating content, …
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PREVIOUS EPISODES 🔗
The middle of the year can feel... strange. Maybe your traffic has slowed (and your motivation with it!). Or maybe summer has simply pulled your attention away from your blog...and now you're wondering if you're falling behind. 🙈
In this episode, I'm sharing the questions I ask myself every July t…
Not every interest belongs in the same box.
And more importantly... not every blog needs to serve the same purpose.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on why I run three different blogs — how they work together, why I built them this way, and how creating an ecosystem of brands has given…
What if the most valuable hour in your business isn't the one that pays you today?
In this episode, I'm exploring a question that's been stuck in my head all week: what is your highest-earning hour?
Because when we're building a blog, we're not getting paid by the hour. We're investing our time now…
Not all income streams are created equal.
And more importantly... not all income streams are aligned.
In this episode, I'm diving into one of the most overlooked parts of monetization: building a business that actually fits your personality, energy, and long-term vision.
Because making money is one…
I sat down to talk with the world’s first-ever “travel blogger,” who’s credited with uploading the world’s first travel blog to the World Wide Web in 1994, a year after I (Bri, your "modern-day" travel blogger!) was born.
This is a VERY special episode, my fellow bloggers and creators, no…
In this episode, I’m walking you through my simple (but very honest) “Output - Outcome” exercise that completely shifted how I look at my work and why improperly measuring your time, effort, or even “busyness” might be the reason you feel stuck.
One of the tools I’ve been using for my weekly audits…
Destination pages are one of the most recommended travel blogging strategies…
But do you actually need them?
In this episode, I’m breaking down why destination pages are often overhyped (especially for newer bloggers) and how they can quietly drain your time without giving you the results you expec…
After hosting our recent Bootstrap group trip in Sumatra, I found myself sitting with a much deeper question than traffic, sales, or growth metrics:
What are we actually building online?
In this episode, I’m reflecting on the unexpected impact of turning an online blogging community into real-life …
This week’s episode is a really special one because I’m joined by six women from the Bootstrap community while we’re all together in Sumatra, Indonesia after 10 days of jungle trekking, volcano hikes, river swims, karaoke nights, deep chats, and honestly… a lot of laughing.
This episode is basicall…
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