<p>What happens when you ditch the “perfect” life path and book a one-way ticket instead? In this bold and joyful episode, Dr. Neeta Bhushan sits down with travel content creator and pharmacist-turned-global-connector Dr. Nabila Ismail, founder of Dose of Travel. From navigating South Asian family expectations to launching a business by accident, Nabila shares how solo travel cracked her wide open—and how she's now helping hundreds of others do the same through curated group travel experiences.</p><p>If you've ever craved reinvention, feared doing something alone, or wished you had deeper friendships in adulthood—this one’s for you. Get ready for laugh-out-loud travel stories, powerful permission slips, and the courage to say yes to the unknown.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you'll get out of this episode…</strong> </p><ul><li><p>What most people get wrong about solo travel—and how to make it magical</p></li><li><p>The link between loneliness, adult friendships, and curated travel</p></li><li><p>Why South Asian women face unique challenges (and power) in solo adventures</p></li><li><p>The surprising career pivot that led to a sold-out travel business</p></li><li><p>Behind the scenes of planning group trips (including matchmaking!)</p></li><li><p>How to budget travel smartly—even if you’re broke, burned out, or in school</p></li><li><p>Why confidence, clarity, and self-trust skyrocket when you travel alone</p></li><li><p>New rituals for adventure, community, and breaking cultural norms</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>This Episode is Powered by Health Nag</strong></p><p>Meet your new daily glow-up: Health Nag’s Bioactive Collagen Jelly—the world’s first collagen with Types I, II, III & IV for full-body support (skin, gut, joints & more).</p><p>Tastes amazing. Absorbs fast. One spoon a day = science-backed resilience from the inside out.</p><p>🎁 Get 10% off with code BRAVETABLE at<a href="https://neetabhushan.com/healthnag" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> neetabhushan.com/healthnag</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect with Dr Nabila</strong></p><p>WEB / <a href="https://www.doseoftravelclub.com/trips" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.doseoftravelclub.com/trips</a> </p><p>IG / <a href="http://www.instagram.com/doseoftravelclub" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/doseoftravelclub</a> </p><p>BOOK / Get Nabila’s eBook on Solo Traveling for only $0.99 on Amazon (offer ends 7/23!) / <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Brown-Girls-Guide-Traveling-World-ebook/dp/B0DD487728" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Brown-Girls-Guide-Traveling-World-ebook/dp/B0DD487728</a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Want more?</strong></p><p>🧘🏽‍♀️ If you’re ready to stay rooted in your rituals, I’ve created the Chai Tonics Ritual Starter Kit — crafted to help you lead with presence, peace, and pleasure, even in the middle of your busiest days. Only 100 kits available — get yours now →<a href="https://neetabhushan.com/ritual" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://neetabhushan.com/ritual</a> </p><p>☕ Love chai + self-care? Grab my free 12-month ritual guide → <a href="https://neetabhushan.com/chaitonics" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">neetabhushan.com/chaitonics</a></p><p>🌿 Need focus, recovery, or balance? Take my FREE quiz to find your perfect wellness boost → <a href="https://neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">neetabhushan.com/chaiquiz</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow along for more tips, community, and resources to brave a better you!</strong></p><p>YOUTUBE / <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheBraveTable" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@TheBraveTable</a></p><p>IG / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/neetabhushan/?hl=en" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@neetabhushan</a> </p><p>IG / <a href="http://www.instagram.com/thebravetable" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@thebravetable </a></p><p>TIKTOK / <a href="http://www.tiktok.com/neeta.bhushan" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@neeta.bhushan</a></p><p>WEB / <a href="https://neetabhushan.com/10-day-emotional-reset" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://neetabhushan.com</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you loved this episode, check out…</strong></p><p>Ep. #345: The Ambition Trap: Why You’re Burned Out, Overachieving & Still Not Fulfilled with Amina AlTai (<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/345-the-ambition-trap-why-youre-burned-out/id1608226580?i=1000717192407" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uPJaf8XLx3o0GYXHtsUaj?si=925917cae3b9434f" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://youtu.be/Q2Ex8UA-2_c" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a>)</p><p>Ep. #321: The “Good Girl” Lie That’s Keeping You Stuck (And How to Br