CREATOR: The Podcast

• ENCORE // Bryn Elise: The Global Guide to Medical & Beauty Tourism

  Bryn Elise (@bryn.elise), a pioneering health and beauty tourism content creator, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss how medical tourism is revolutionizing healthcare accessibility. In this episode, Bryn shares her journey from getting a $25 tattoo in Colombia to building a platform that's garnered over 100 million views, including her viral Turkey hospital experience where she received a comprehensive health checkup for just $810 that would cost $10,000+ in America. Host Ross Borden explores Bryn's evolution from side-hustle content creator to medical tourism expert, diving into the shocking price disparities in global healthcare, the quality of international medical facilities, and the launch of her new venture awaymore.com. Bryn offers behind-the-scenes insights about vetting international clinics and turning down lucrative sponsorships to maintain content integrity, plus practical advice on how listeners can combine medical needs with dream vacations. Whether you're frustrated with healthcare costs or simply interested in maximizing travel value, this conversation delivers an eye-opening perspective on accessing world-class healthcare while actually saving money. To learn more about CREATOR: The Podcast, visit creatorthepodcast.com 00:00 - Introduction to Bryn Elise 01:05 - Platform Overview: Health & Beauty Tourism 02:25 - Origin Story: From Side Hustles to Medical Tourism 03:57 - Hair Extensions in Turkey: The $4,000 vs $500 Story 05:24 - Why Turkey Excels at Hair Treatments 07:23 - The Viral Hospital Video: Full Body Checkup in Turkey 09:45 - Getting Permission to Film at Turkish Hospital 11:28 - Walking Through the Complete Medical Checkup 13:19 - Cost Comparison: $810 vs $10,000+ in the US 14:11 - Going Mega Viral: 30+ Million Views 17:05 - Why US Healthcare is Broken 18:55 - Country Specializations for Medical Tourism 21:24 - Launching WayMore.com: The New Platform 22:20 - Dermatology and AI Skin Scans in London 25:49 - Beauty Tourism: From Hair to Plastic Surgery 28:35 - Building a Creator Business 31:07 - Life as Full-Time Digital Nomads 32:39 - Top Countries for Medical Tourism 34:18 - Cost Comparisons: IVF and Dental Work 37:57 - Living Without US Health Insurance 39:22 - Where to Find Bryn Online 39:48 - Three-Country Passport Question 40:10 - Closing & Credits

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• ENCORE // Luke Tarrant: How a Motorcycle Accident Turned Into Viral Fame

  This week, we're bringing back this conversation with Luke Tarrant as an encore presentation - originally published April 29th, 2025. Motorcycle adventurer turned unexpected social media star Luke Tarrant (@luke_tarrant) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss how a catastrophic accident changed his life forever. In this compelling episode, Luke shares his harrowing experience of a life-altering motorcycle crash in Colombia that led to the amputation of his leg and a battle with sepsis that nearly killed him. Host Ross Borden explores Luke's journey from his early motorcycle travels through Vietnam and Southeast Asia to his ambitious Texas-to-Antarctica trip that was interrupted by tragedy. The conversation delves into Luke's unexpected rise to social media fame after his father posted an update video that garnered millions of views, his experiences navigating Colombia's healthcare system during a crisis, and his resilient plans to eventually complete his interrupted journey. Luke offers a refreshingly positive perspective on his new reality, stating "I don't view myself as really any different to before. I just happen to not have a leg." Whether you're an adventure traveler or simply seeking inspiration, this conversation delivers a powerful testament to human resilience and finding purpose in life's unexpected turns. To learn more about CREATOR: The Podcast, visit creatorthepodcast.com 00:00 Introduction to Luke Tarrant 01:50 Pre-Accident Travel Experience 05:00 Luke's Travel Philosophy and Content Approach 07:52 The Americas Trip Before the Accident 13:13 Venezuela Travel Experience 15:18 The Motorcycle Crash 18:05 The Hospital Experience in Colombia 21:06 The Ambulance Journey to Medellín 24:43 The Battle with Sepsis 28:57 Going Viral During Recovery 31:13 Adjusting to a New Reality 34:00 Life After the Accident 38:17 Finding Purpose in New Opportunities 40:24 Future Plans and Projects 43:50 Facing Fears and Moving Forward

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• Chelsea Yamase: The OG Travel Creator Protecting The Places She Loves

  Chelsea Yamase (@chelseakauai) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to share her journey from shy Hawaiian surfer to million-follower creator. Host Ross Borden explores Chelsea's 11 trips to Indonesia and her philosophy of prioritizing raw, authentic experiences over Instagram-perfect locations. Chelsea dives into growing up in Hawaii and how she learned to free dive at a later age. She offers candid insights about earning 80% of her income through quality brand partnerships over quantity, organizing epic women's adventure retreats from Patagonia to the Galapagos, and why she recently put everything in storage to search the world for a new place to call home. Whether you're an aspiring travel creator or simply interested in conscious tourism, this conversation delivers valuable perspective on building an authentic creative career while grappling with your impact on the places you love. To learn more about CREATOR: The Podcast, visit creatorthepodcast.com 00:00 - Introduction to Chelsea Yamase  01:14 - Living in Bali and Upcoming Scooter Adventure  02:06 - Exploring Lesser-Known Indonesian Islands  04:05 - Philosophy on Travel and Authentic Experiences  05:41 - Balancing Tourism Recognition vs. Protecting Places  09:33 - Growing Up in Hawaii  11:28 - Free Diving Journey and Underwater Passion  14:35 - Travel as a Path to Mindfulness  16:19 - Social Media, Mental Health, and Inspiring Young Women  19:09 - My Soul Track App and Affirmations  20:49 - Business of Being a Creator  23:55 - Running Retreats and In-Person Events  26:14 - Three Countries Passport Question  30:38 - Leaving LA and Searching for Home  32:38 - US Culture vs. European Lifestyle  35:39 - Community and Third Spaces  36:07 - Closing Thoughts

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• Garrett Gee: Building the Bucket List Family’s Travel Empire

  Garrett Gee of the Bucket List Family (@thebucketlistfamily) joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss building a travel media empire with his family as they’ve traveled to over 100 countries over the past 10 years. In this episode, Garrett shares how he sold his iPhone app Scan to Snapchat for $54 million, then made the bold decision to set that money aside and fund their world travels by selling everything they owned. Host Ross Borden explores Garrett's journey of founding the Bucket List Family brand with over 5 million followers, diving into their philosophy of traveling with the entire family, and raising "brave kids" who approach new experiences with confidence. Garrett offers behind-the-scenes insights about expanding into hospitality with private island resorts in Tonga and Canada, plus his ambitious animated cartoon project that has 30,000 investors waiting for results. Whether you're an aspiring creator, travel enthusiast, or parent wondering how to raise adventurous kids, this conversation delivers actionable insights about building authentic content businesses and living life on your own terms. 0:00 - Introduction to Garrett Gee 1:28 - Why Travel with Little Kids? 3:08 - Swimming with Killer Whales in the Sea of Cortez 9:54 - Garrett's Entrepreneurial Journey and Shark Tank 12:53 - Selling Scan App to Snapchat for $54 Million 16:07 - Starting the Bucket List Family with $45,000 18:08 - Early Brand Partnerships and Growth 22:28 - Launching the Bucket List Collection 24:13 - Building a Safari Lodge in Africa from Scratch 27:10 - Preserving Special Places as Stewards, Not Owners 29:17 - Current Properties: Tonga Island and Canada Lodge 30:56 - Creating the Bucket List Family Cartoon 34:52 - Raising $10 Million and Pitch Meetings with Distributors 38:17 - Raising Brave Kids and Teaching Inner Confidence 41:09 - Filming Family Adventures as Home Videos 43:11 - 25 Days in Antarctica 45:20 - Sleepwalking on the Bow of the Ship 46:01 - Disney/Nat Geo Book Launch at Walt Disney World 47:29 - Favorite Countries Around the World

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• Kira Bella: Rural Revitalization and Preserving Japan's Cultural Heritage

  Kira Bella (@earthkira), Founder of Kirameki and rural revitalization entrepreneur, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss building a cultural tourism business in the Japanese countryside. In this episode, Kira shares how she went from house-sitting cats and koi fish to becoming the third foreigner in Hiroshima Prefecture to receive a startup visa, including her journey of joining a 2,000-year-old Kagura dance team and performing in a UNESCO World Heritage rice planting festival. Host Ross Borden explores Kira's transition from traveling to 40+ countries to settling in Kita Hiroshima, diving into the challenges of language barriers in rural Japan, the art of gaining community acceptance as an outsider, and her vision for scaling cultural exchange programs across Japan. Kira offers behind-the-scenes insights about navigating Japanese business culture without formal training, plus practical advice on building authentic relationships in traditional communities. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or simply interested in cultural preservation, this conversation delivers a valuable perspective on creating meaningful tourism that benefits local communities. To learn more about CREATOR: The Podcast, visit creatorthepodcast.com 00:00 - Introduction to Kira Bella  02:08 - How Kira Discovered Rural Japan  03:07 - What is Kira Meki? The Vision and Mission  07:40 - Creating Unique Experiences That Didn't Exist Before  09:08 - Building a Following and Growing the Business  11:38 - From One Program a Month to Viral Success  16:21 - The Town of Kita Hiroshima: Population Decline and Revitalization  19:37 - Getting to Kita Hiroshima: Accessibility and Location  21:28 - Why Hiroshima Prefecture is a Strategic Tourism Hub  23:16 - Learning Japanese Through Immersion  26:19 - Joining a 2000-Year-Old Kagura Dance Team  29:25 - Earning Trust and Acceptance from the Community  32:49 - The Moment Kira Decided to Stay in Japan  34:45 - Navigating the Startup Visa Process  36:42 - What's Next? Scaling Kirameki Across Japan  39:54 - Working with Tourism Boards and Prefectures  41:39 - Travel Tips: Off the Beaten Path in Japan  46:48 - Closing and Where to Find Kirameki

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