Bootstrap Bonfire

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

“What should I write first?” It sounds like a strategy question… but most of the time, it’s just overthinking in disguise. In this episode, I’m bringing this back to something much simpler: the writing itself. We’ll...

Pinterest doesn’t get talked about enough in the travel blogging world… but it might be one of the most underrated traffic sources out there. In this episode, I’m sharing why Pinterest has been a steady traffic driver...

You built the blog.It’s working.You’re making progress, maybe even money. So why do you still feel… stuck? In this episode, I’m sharing a more honest look at this weird phase of blogging, where things are technically...

If your blog isn’t growing the way you expected.. you might be pulling the wrong lever. Or trying to pull all three at once 💪 In this episode, I’m breaking down the three core levers that actually drive blog growth and...

Hey, you little busy bee 🐝 You’re doing a lot… but your blog still feels stuck. You’re showing up, staying consistent, checking the boxes, and yet the growth you expected isn’t really happening. In this episode, I’m...

What if the fastest way to grow your blog income isn’t more traffic, but different types of posts? While traffic posts like itineraries and travel guides are important, they’re not always the content that actually...

In this episode, I’m inviting you into a bigger reflection: what are you actually building? 🦋 Because if your goals are mixed, your strategy will feel confusing…and that stuckness you’re experiencing might not be about...

In this episode, I’m sharing a straightforward look at how my baby Japan blog reached $1,000/month in affiliate revenue — from just a handful of posts! 💖 I break down the content strategy, monetization structure, and...

If you’re refreshing your analytics multiple times a day… this episode is for you! 👀 Checking your stats (traffic and income) feels productive. It feels responsible. It feels like you’re “running a real business.” 📈...

As we move into 2026, this isn’t about blowing up your blog and starting from scratch. I’m sharing what realignment can look like for your blog and business, and how to pivot without reacting to temporary traffic dips...