Work + Wander

Work + Wander is where career stories meet dream destinations. Hosted by Jay Cocorullo and Jessica Badlam from Travel + Leisure Co., each episode features engaging conversations with leaders, innovators, and colleagues about their career journeys — and the travel experiences that inspire them. From lessons learned at work to tales from the road, this is your passport to insight, inspiration, and a little wanderlust.Browse Job Opportunities with Travel + Leisure Co: https://c.flockity.com/c/TNLworkwander

Work + Wander is a business podcast hosted by Jay Cocorullo, with 27 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jay Cocorullo hosts Work + Wander, a business show with 27 episodes published.

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  Episode #28

  Episode 28: Building Sales Talent That Lasts with Trina Miller

  Aug 17, 202631 minS1

  What does it take to build a successful career in sales and help others do the same? On this episode of Work + Wander , Jay Cocorullo and Jessica Badlam sit down with Trina Miller , SVP of Sales Training, Development and Programs at Travel + Leisure Co. Trina shares her unexpected journey from human resources to timeshare sales, the lessons that shaped her approach to leadership, and why strong fundamentals and consistency matter when developing great sales talent. Trina also reflects on the role vacation has played in her own life, from discovering a love of travel as an adult to creating family memories with her children and now her grandchildren. It’s a conversation about growth, developing people and the experiences that remind us why putting the world on vacation matters.

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  Episode #27

  Episode 27: Building Better Vacation Experiences with Summer Rollins

  Aug 3, 202623 minS1

  What goes into creating the digital experiences that help travelers make the most of their vacations? On this episode of Work + Wander , Jay Cocorullo and Jessica Badlam sit down with Summer Rollins , Director of Consumer Platform Strategy and Outcomes at Travel + Leisure Co. Summer shares how her team transformed a blank slate into the award-winning Club Wyndham app, why curiosity is one of the most valuable career skills, and what product strategy really looks like behind the scenes. Along the way, she reflects on lessons learned from unexpected customer feedback, the importance of designing with the user in mind, and how technology can help create better vacation memories. Plus, in the Wander segment, Summer shares why France stole her heart, how she plans every detail of her trips, and the destination that's next on her travel bucket list.

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  Episode #25

  Episode 25: Lake Vibes and Community Wins with Cypress Tucker-Wachholz

  Jul 6, 202629 minS1

  Some hidden gems don't show up on a map. They show up in the people who bring them to life. In this episode, Jay and Jessica sit down with Cypress Tucker-Wachholz, Guest Services Associate at Worldmark Clear Lake and ARDA Resort Operations Team Member of the Year. In eight and a half years with Travel + Leisure Co., Cypress has gone from housekeeping to launching a gift shop that blew past its revenue target by 300%, certifying her entire front desk team as county tourism ambassadors, and becoming a trainer for the whole county herself. Cypress shares what hospitality really looks like from the ground up, why community winning is the whole point, and what it felt like to walk across that stage at the Bellagio. Plus — bucket list dreams, a confession about Hallmark movies, and why her name says it all. Browse opportunities at Travel + Leisure Co: https://c.flockity.com/c/TNLworkwander

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  Episode #24

  Episode 24: Careers, Curiosity, and Taking the Unexpected Path with Kim Marshall, CHRO

  Jun 22, 202632 minS1

  What if the career you're meant for isn't the one you planned? In this episode of Work and Wander, Kim Marshall, Chief HR Officer at Travel + Leisure Co., chats with Jay and Jessica about how a special project changed the course of her career and led her from public accounting to HR leadership. Along the way, she shares advice on building relationships, staying curious, taking risks, and raising your hand when opportunity knocks. Plus, Kim shares bucket list destinations, carry on travel strategies, and the surprisingly clever way monkeys in Costa Rica avoid crocodiles. Come for the career advice. Leave inspired to book your next adventure. Help us Put the World on Vacation: https://c.flockity.com/c/TNLworkwander

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  Episode #23

  Episode 23: Building a Career That Lasts with Dan Williams

  Jun 8, 202624 minS1

  <p>We're kicking off a special Work + Wander series celebrating Travel + Leisure Co.'s outstanding associates recognized at this year's ARDA Awards. In this episode, Jay and Jessica sit down with Dan Williams, Director of the Human Resources Service Center and recipient of the ARDA Human Resources Professional of the Year award.</p><p>With more than 37 years at the company, Dan reflects on the career decisions, mentors, and opportunities that shaped his journey. He shares insights on building a culture rooted in respect, leading teams that stay and grow together, and why taking risks can lead to unexpected opportunities...

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