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EVERYBODY WANTS TO TALK ABOUT THE WAVE… BUT WHAT ABOUT THE DROP?! 💧🌊

Seriously… think about it.

We see people doing BIG things. Making moves. Changing lives. Building businesses. Creating opportunities.

We see the WAVE.

But what we don’t always see is the little thing that started it all.

THE DROP.

Somebody had an idea.
Somebody started a conversation.
Somebody opened a door.
Somebody decided to do the thing they were scared to do.

And THAT little thing created a ripple.

And that ripple created another ripple.

And before you know it… you’ve got a whole damn WAVE! 😂🌊

And here’s the part I LOVE…

You don’t have to know how big the wave is going to be to make the drop.

You just have to be willing to START something.

That’s the whole idea behind my TEDx talk, The Ripple Rule.

And y’all… can we talk about the fact that something I came up with in my own head is now an actual TEDx talk?!

AND IT’S COPYRIGHTED?!

Like… WHAT?! 😂😂

Sometimes I have to remind myself that this is actually my life.

But here’s why I wanted to share it…

I think sometimes we get so caught up in wanting to do something BIG that we forget how much power there is in doing something SMALL.

One introduction.
One opportunity.
One kind word.
One decision to stop waiting and just GO FOR IT.

You have NO IDEA what that one little thing might turn into.

So stop worrying about making waves and start making DROPS.

The ripples will take care of themselves. 💛

🎤 My full TEDx talk, The Ripple Rule, is at the LINK IN MY BIO!

Go watch it and COME BACK AND TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK!

Seriously… I want to know what part sticks with you.

Because who knows…

Maybe watching it will be the drop that starts YOUR next ripple. 💧🌊✨

#mariahayes #theripplerule #bethedrop #tedxspeaker #tedxtalk

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Enter for a chance to experience the @NYCWFF, Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival, NYC’s premier wine and food festival, happening October 15–18th with some of NYC’s best chefs and restaurants, incredible food, drinks + unforgettable events

One lucky winner + a guest will receive tickets to #NYCWFF plus a stay at Moxy Lower East Side to make a weekend of it.

✨ Enter by October 12th for your chance to win.

Enter using the link in our bio, good luck!

#nycfood #nyc #giveaway

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Beautiful #rainbows 🌈 after rainy skies 🎉

#veterandisabilitytravel
#beach
#photographysky
#beachphotography

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@karaandnate I hope this finds you guys at the rally in good spirits. Hopefully if you guys are dragging it might pick you up a little. I just wanted to say thank you for everything and tell you how much I appreciate you guys and you know, I’m truly a fan of your work and you know really could see being friends with you guys. I wish you guys nothing but happiness in the foreseeable future enjoy, and anyone who isn’t subscribed to them should be because they’re incredible to watch! #fyp #youtuber #naturalbeauty #travel #photography

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I have a confession... 😬

I didn’t get the Hyatt hype.

For a long time, I didn’t fully understand why people raved about Hyatt redemptions, until I recently used @dailydrop Cent Per Point Calculatir to compare the value of cash vs points on an upcoming trip to New Mexico.

Most credit card points are worth ~0.6–1.0¢ per point when you redeem them for cash. That’s not a bad redemption, sometimes cash back is exactly the right choice.

But if your goal is to travel, transferring those same points to Hyatt can often get you 2¢, 3¢, or even more per point. That means your points can stretch much further toward your next trip.

That’s why I believe it’s so important to understand all of your redemption options before deciding how to use your points.

If you want to build a points strategy that’s tailored to your travel goals—not someone else’s—fill out the form in my bio or send me a DM. I’d love to help you make the most of the points you’re already earning. ✈️

📊 *Calculator credit: Daily Drop’s Cents Per Point Calculator.*

#hyatt #pointsandmiles #awardtravel

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Did I really plan a whole two week solo trip last minute around redeeming my free night stay with Hilton at [what I researched to be] the best redemption location in the world before my certificate expired?Yes. Yes I did 😂 10/10 recommend!

Getting to stay in an overwater bungalow on a private island in the Maldives you can only access by yacht was a dream. Especially not having to pay the $3,100 USD / night price tag😳.

I did miss the fact that I still had to pay for the yacht though until after I booked my stay. Oops 🤷🏼‍♀️

BTW @karaandnate for the inspo!

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I dunno…I’ll get it from someplace…🤦🏻‍♀️ In all seriousness, how can you travel for free or at least as cheaply as possible?

1.) Work and retire from an airline or have a partner that works for an airline. Not everyone’s cup of tea, but it worked for me and my family.

2.) Maximize your credit card points on airlines and hotels. Use airline/hotel/points loyalty credit cards strategically and miles and points can add up fast. Use the airline and hotels online shopping portals and it adds up faster.

3.) Subscribe to online newsletters like @thepointsguy @dailydrop @onemileatatime and learn even more ways to earn free travel.

#travel #aviation #hotel #creditcard #free

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My favorite destinations are ones where I can get there using points. Start maximizing your daily spending spending and turn them into points. I subscribe to a newsletter from @dailydrop and get some great tips and have learned a lot.

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What a week to remember with the Daily Drop team. 🌊

Sunny days, lots of laughs, shared waves, and lots of Pura Vida Vibes!

Thank you, @dailydrop and @karaandnate , for choosing and trusting @puravidasurf for your team retreat. We loved having you here.

Special thanks to @ez.rivero for capturing these moments so beautifully.

Here’s to more waves, more memories, and more Pura Vida energy. 🤍

#DailyDrop #SantaTeresaCostaRica #SurfRetreat #CostaRicaRetreat #teamretreat

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An honor to host the amazing team from @dailydrop for their team retreat 🌊

Their resilience, openness, and willingness to step outside their comfort zones made this week so special. A beautiful reminder that surf has a way of bringing people together through challenge, laughter, connection, and growth.

Until next time 🤍✨
📸 by the amazing @cocodrilo.surf

#CorporateRetreat #SurfRetreat #PuraVidaAdventures #CostaRicaRetreat #surfandyogacamp

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If you are starting to look for award availability, I highly suggest the below resources.

I stay plugged into a few key sources so I know what’s out there —

And then I use tools to actually find the flights.

This is what I use:

•The Points Guy - shares industry wide information

•Daily Drop - daily emails on how to redeem

•Seats.aero - search engine to actually find award availability

Smart travel changes everything.

#awardtravel #pointstravel #travelhacks #frequentflyer #travelplanning

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