Revolutionizing Your Journey: Travel With Points & Miles
Revolutionizing Your Journey is more than a travel podcast—it’s your inside pass to unforgettable experiences without the luxury price tag. Hosted by DeAndre Coke, a financial advisor and world explorer, and joined by his travel partner Taryn Gisbert, this show helps you unlock the world using points, miles, and the strategies most people overlook. Each episode features real conversations with travel experts, creators, families, and couples who have mastered the art of traveling smarter, deeper, and more affordably. From flying first class for nearly free to staying in five-star resorts on points, this podcast reveals how to transform your travel dreams into reality. You’ll hear from newlyweds who booked $20,000 trips using points, families who explore the world on a budget, and professionals who turn everyday spending into extraordinary travel. DeAndre and Taryn share personal stories, expert interviews, and practical advice to help you make the most of your money, time, and adventures. They dive into credit card rewards, loyalty programs, elite status perks, and curated experiences that elevate every trip. Episodes range from deep dives on specific destinations to easy-to-follow strategies for travelers of all levels. From romantic overwater bungalows in the Maldives to theme park adventures with kids, from hiking to Everest Base Camp to sipping wine in hidden Italian towns, the show captures the full range of what’s possible with the right tools and a little creativity. If you want to travel more, spend less, and experience the world in a more intentional and inspired way, this is the podcast for you. Revolutionizing Your Journey brings you the knowledge, strategies, and stories to help you dream bigger and travel better. Subscribe today and join a growing community of travelers who are rewriting the rules of what’s possible.
Episodes
In this special bonus episode, DeAndre celebrates the BoldlyGo podcast’s landmark 100-episode milestone by announcing the winners of the grand giveaway and sharing behind-the-scenes statistics about the show’s growth. He highlights the generosity of sponsors Greenwood Vacations and Husqvarna, congratulates all prize winners — including Hyatt award recipients — and reflects on what he has learned from running the giveaway.
DeAndre al...
In this week’s Quick Hits, DeAndre recaps the most important updates across the points, miles, and travel rewards landscape, plus significant new developments in the Zil Money payroll-on-credit-card strategy. After a fun Thanksgiving recap featuring Taryn’s holiday cooking, DeAndre dives into Chase’s newly expanded pre-approval tool that can bypass 5/24, Vancouver’s popular hotel promotion returning for another season, and some of ...
In this episode of Revolutionizing Your Journey, Taryn and DeAndre sit down with their destination wedding planner, Mario M Lopez, the expert who brought their destination wedding vision to life. Together, they unpack the whole behind-the-scenes process of planning a destination wedding—everything from early vision-setting to navigating room block contracts, coordinating guest travel, and choosing trusted vendors.
Mario sheds light ...
In this week’s Quick Hits, DeAndre Coke brings a packed update of travel and points news, holiday promotions, and crucial year-end reminders for cardholders and travelers.
He kicks off with an update on the growing WhatsApp community, introducing a new Business Points Hub for entrepreneurs to exchange insights on the best credit cards for advertising, expenses, and travel. DeAndre also reminds listeners that entries for the 100th Ep...
In this episode of Revolutionizing Your Journey, DeAndre Coke sits down with Nick Serati, co-founder of Thrifty Traveler, to unpack how the Amex Platinum Card has evolved — and what that means for travelers today. Once a symbol of luxury travel, the Platinum card has shifted toward a membership and lifestyle experience, packed with perks that go far beyond the airport.
DeAndre and Nick explore how this transformation compares to oth...
In this YouTube Bonus episode, DeAndre Coke takes listeners inside one of the most remarkable airport lounges in the world — the Punta Cana Priority Pass Lounge featuring an outdoor pool overlooking the runway. Recorded after DeAndre and Taryn’s Dominican Republic wedding, this review blends relaxation, practicality, and travel insight, offering a perfect post-trip sendoff.
From food quality and drink options to showers, kids’ areas...
In this packed Quick Hits edition, DeAndre Coke delivers a high-impact update on the latest news in the points, miles, and travel world — plus a deep dive into the fast-changing landscape of earning credit card points through payroll with Zil Money.
DeAndre starts by highlighting the new Capital One Venture X offers, including record-breaking bonuses of up to 400,000 miles on the business version. He then discusses Apple’s new digit...
In this inspiring episode of Revolutionizing Your Journey, host DeAndre Coke sits down with Katie Powers — a real estate agent and electric boat saleswoman — to talk about how she turned curiosity into confidence in the world of points and miles. Katie shares what first motivated her to explore travel rewards, how she set clear travel goals, and the steps she took to plan her first major redemption: an unforgettable trip to Europe.
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In this week’s Quick Hits, DeAndre returns from a phenomenal stay at Secrets Tulum Resort & Beach Club to break down the latest travel, points, and miles news. He kicks things off with a reminder about the 100th Episode Giveaway and clarifies how to enter.
Then, DeAndre dives into a packed lineup of updates across the rewards world — including Chase Ultimate Rewards transfer glitches, Bilt’s new partnership with United Wholesale...
In this milestone 100th episode, Taryn and DeAndre Coke take listeners behind the scenes of their unforgettable destination wedding at Casa de Campo in the Dominican Republic. From the Maldives proposal that started it all to the white beach party, site visit, and breathtaking amphitheater ceremony, they share the journey that made this celebration one for the books.
The couple reflects on the planning process, resort experience, an...
To celebrate the show’s 100th episode week, DeAndre drops a special Bonus Giveaway mini-episode outlining the prizes, how to enter, and key dates. Grand Prizes include a 4-night Tulum Airbnb stay (with a simple way to extend to 5 nights) and a surprise worth ≈$3,000.
DeAndre also walks through entry mechanics (newsletter + channel follows, proof of podcast review/rating, a secret code hidden in Episode 100, and a refer-a-frien...
In this week’s Quick Hits, DeAndre Coke checks in before heading to Tulum, Mexico, sharing exciting updates on upcoming speaking engagements and the latest news in the world of points and miles. He previews his visits to Secrets Tulum and a local Airbnb stay, and announces two 2026 conferences where he’ll be speaking — the Chicago Points Travel Festival and the Pediatric CEO Intensive.
On the travel rewards front, DeAndre covers maj...
In this episode of Revolutionizing Your Journey, DeAndre Coke dives deep into one of the most powerful yet misunderstood travel strategies — positioning flights. He breaks down what they are, how they can drastically cut costs and unlock hidden award availability, and the key risks every traveler should know before booking one.
From timing your flights and packing light to managing multiple itineraries and using refundable fares, De...
In this week’s Quick Hits, DeAndre Coke dives into the latest updates in the ever-evolving world of points and miles, covering new transfer bonuses, program changes, and credit card updates across major issuers. He highlights Chase Ultimate Rewards’ new 25% transfer bonus to Southwest, the launch of BILT Cash as a new rewards currency, and Etihad transfer bonuses of up to 100% for BILT members. DeAndre also touches on the new Amex ...
In this episode of Revolutionizing Your Journey, DeAndre Coke sits down with Natasha Finch, a travel enthusiast and mother of three, to discuss how she transformed her passion for family adventures into a journey powered by points and miles. Natasha shares how a simple free webinar sparked her curiosity and led her into the world of travel hacking.
From booking family trips to Europe entirely with points to planning an upcoming Mald...
Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall promises a luxury adults-only experience in Montego Bay, Jamaica—but does it deliver?
In this YouTube bonus podcast episode, we share our real experience from a recent stay during a wedding celebration. From confusing Zilara vs Ziva boundaries and unexpected family vibes to the perks of a Globalist suite upgrade and the lifesaving Club Mobay VIP arrival service, we break down everything you need to know before...
In this week’s Quick Hits, DeAndre Coke breaks down the latest updates in the world of travel points and miles, with a special focus on Japan Airlines’ Mileage Bank and its often-overlooked redemption value. He shares expert holiday booking strategies, including the ideal window for buying flights and how traveling on Christmas Day can save you money.
The episode also covers the Hyatt credit card’s substantial welcome bonuses, Mesa’...
In Part 2 of the Warren Buffett travel strategy series, DeAndre Coke continues exploring how Buffett’s timeless financial wisdom applies to the world of points, miles, and strategic travel. Building on the foundations from Part 1, this episode focuses on patience, long-term thinking, and disciplined decision-making in the points and miles game.
DeAndre unpacks how travelers can approach redemptions like investors — making fewer but ...
In this Quick Hits episode, host DeAndre Coke shares highlights from his recent wedding celebration at a stunning resort in the Dominican Republic and dives into fresh updates from the world of points and miles.
He covers major news, including BILT Rewards expanding its partnership network by adding Etihad Airways as a new transfer partner, which gives travelers more ways to redeem their points for premium flight experiences. DeAndr...
In this episode of Revolutionizing Your Journey, host DeAndre Coke sits down with John Sutton, CEO of Journey, a groundbreaking travel loyalty program designed specifically for independent hotels and boutique properties. John shares how his decade of experience as Chief Digital Officer at Red Ventures led to the creation of Journey — a platform built to close the gap in the hospitality industry’s loyalty landscape.
The conversation ...
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