From art school skeptic to full-time travel creator — Nikki shares how she found her artistic voice behind and in front of the camera.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Nikki’s journey from South Dakota to New York — and beyond — as a photographer and creator
• How her perspective on influencers evolved after art school
• The creative freedom (and chaos) of life as a digital nomad
• What photography has taught her about storytelling and connection
• Inspiration for anyone redefining what “art” and “success” look like

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Maddie McLean || @thetravelmentors

Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

Turning grief into purpose — Maddie opens up about the journey that inspired The Travel Mentors.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• The emotional story of losing Maddie’s sister-in-law Emily and how it shaped her perspective on life and passion

• The highs, lows, and biggest lessons from building a travel content business

• Advice Maddie would give to anyone nervous to pursue their dream

• Honest reflections on what content creation has taught her about creativity, risk, and resilience

• Inspiration for listeners to chase what truly matters in their own lives

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Maddie McLean || @thetravelmentors

Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

Travel, chaos, and redefining home — this episode dives into the hilarious and freeing reality of life on the road.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Tyler’s story of the trip that sparked her love of travel and how it changed her idea of “home”
• Maddie’s journey from stability to full-time adventure and the running joke about always feeling half-nomadic
• Nikki’s perspective on living nomadically, the funniest suitcase moments, and why “homeless traveler” feels freeing
• A group discussion comparing our travel origin stories and debating whether we’re true travelers or glamorous couch-surfers
• Reflections on how constant travel shapes identity and what home really means
• An invite for listeners to share their own travel stories

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Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

October marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Tyler opens up about how Breast Cancer has affected her family and how she has become an advocate for Breast Cancer Awareness.

In this episode you will hear

• Tyler’s experience finding a tumour
• Tracy’s (Tyler’s mum) cancer diagnosis & treatment process
• Practical advice about who, what, when, where, why and how you should be checking your chest each month

Resources that may be useful…

🩷 UK-Based

• CoppaFeel! – fun, accessible info on how to check your chest + free text reminders 👉 https://coppafeel.org
• Breast Cancer Now – support services, helpline, and detailed medical info 👉 https://breastcancernow.org
• Macmillan Cancer Support – practical, emotional, and financial support for anyone affected 👉 https://macmillan.org.uk
• NHS Breast Cancer Info – symptoms, screening, treatment, and when to see a GP 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/breast-cancer

🌍 International

• American Cancer Society (US) – breast cancer facts, screening guidelines, and support 👉 https://cancer.org
• World Health Organization (WHO) – global breast cancer statistics & resources 👉 https://who.int/health-topics/breast-cancer

📱 Apps & Reminders

• CoppaFeel! Self-Check Reminders (UK) – sign up for monthly text reminders 👉 https://coppafeel.org/remind-me

• • Know Your Lemons (global) – app with education tools, self-check reminders & symptom tracker 👉 https://knowyourlemons.org

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Maddie McLean || @thetravelmentors

Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

Love, travel, and DTRs — we’re sharing it all in Episode 2 of A Thousand Miles Podcast.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• Tyler’s story of her surprise wedding
• Maddie’s experience meeting Patrick young and getting married in college
• Nikki’s adventures dating around the world and navigating romance on the road
• A group discussion on how travel impacts relationships — testing patience, building trust, and creating unforgettable memories
• Advice and insights for listeners on defining relationships while living a life full of adventure

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Maddie McLean || @thetravelmentors

Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

From Instagram DMs to real-life besties — this episode is the story of how A Thousand Miles began.

In this episode you’ll hear:

• The story of how we connected online and became friends
• Our first impressions of each other (and which ones were totally wrong 👀)
• Why our friendship works even though we’re from different worlds and usually on different continents
• The Italian Riviera trip that sparked the idea for this podcast
• What you can expect from A Thousand Miles moving forward

Listen next week for: Defining the relationships…a surprise wedding, a child bride, and a dating world that will leave you shook.

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Tyler Ferbrache || @theinfrequentflyers

Nikki Tomlin || @nikkiitomlin

Welcome to A Thousand Miles Podcast ✨ — a new podcast about friendship, travel, and navigating life in our 30s. Hosted by three unlikely friends from around the world, we dive into everything from dating and navigating relationships, to chasing dreams, embracing girlhood, and building community along the way.

Whether we’re sharing travel stories, talking about the ups and downs of adulthood, or just laughing about the chaos of everyday life, we’re here to remind you that no matter where you are on your journey, you’re never alone.

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