42 Disney Trips and a Digital Empire: Paul Gowder on Magic, Community, and Lifestyle Entrepreneurship
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đď¸ In this episode
Bee sits down with Paul Gowderâa man who's been to Disney World 42 times, co-founded PowWows.com, and is basically the King of Culture Meets Theme Park. From live-streaming Native American powwows to sailing on 24 Disney cruises, Paul shares how intentional travel (and a deep appreciation for both tradition and imagination) can shape your life, your family, and even your business.
Youâll hear about:
- The origin story of PowWows.com and how it's changing cultural access for everyone
- Tips for attending your first powwow with respect and confidence
- The best ways to experience Disney (and why itâs not just for kids anymore)
- The truth about Disney cruises vs other cruise lines
- How online communities (like cruise Facebook groups!) can deepen your trip connections
- What paradise means when you build your business around family and travel
đ§ Mentioned in This Episode:
- PowWows.com
- What to Expect at Your First PowWow
- Find a PowWow Near You
- Kelly Gowder's Disney Travel Page
- Gowders Are On The Go
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Chapters
1. 42 Disney Trips and a Digital Empire: Paul Gowder on Magic, Community, and Lifestyle Entrepreneurship (00:00:00)
2. Meet Paul Gowder: Disney Superfan (00:01:06)
3. Becoming an Accidental Entrepreneur (00:05:58)
4. Exploring PowWows.com and Native Culture (00:10:09)
5. Disney World Tips and Travel Strategies (00:15:22)
6. Comparing Disney Parks Worldwide (00:20:47)
7. Disney Cruises and Community Experience (00:28:47)
8. Cultural Appreciation vs. Appropriation (00:37:05)
9. Digital Impact on Native American Culture (00:41:29)
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