We were lucky to catch up with Cindy Lee Rhodes recently and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Cindy Lee thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Let’s start with the story of your mission. What should we know?
MY STORY>The signs that got me started on my mission. Many years ago prior to starting my small business services and travel concierge, I sent a wedding letter to Princess Diana and received one back from Buckingham Palace and was inspired by all the work she had done with orphan children.
Next Chapter> After many years of making homemade cards and store bought cards, I created a Concierge helping small business owners stay in touch with clients with a gratitude gifts service and excursion services for busy small business owners.
Chapter # 3>
We have 2 dates and a dash, live the dash, tomorrow is not promised. I was existing in my life and wanted to live my life with purpose and joy!
in my late 40s in 2012, I started my mission in the travel space from “the Vacation Chef” to the OG ” Bucket List Coach” with #youshouldbehere sign travel club brand
then a few years later I met someone while on vacation, with a physical paper list of his bucket list (Another sign)
Next chapter: I transitioned into building a travel agency brand “Bucket List Coach Travel and Tours” in 2018 which I implemented into my small business concierge brand along with orphanage trips…
Next chapter, January 2023, I announced becoming the founder of National Bucket List Day and recently
I attended a celebration of life of a friend who made the most of his dash in his lifetime and at the end of his celebration the pastor mentioned how important it is to live the dash (Another sign doing what I am doing is my calling)
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers
Surf City Aloha Marketing with Bucket List Coach Travel & Tours
Gratitude Gifts:
Know, Like, Trust, Remember, Mission! I help small business owners stay top of mind with clients though my cards and gifts services. When was the last time you sent a birthday gift, half birthday gift, memory mug, birthday of a friend’s business or sent a gift based on a National Day?
Digital Business Card Services:
The paper business card gets thrown away…The digital business card is a perfect solution for those who network offline and online. Technology on steroids! Imagine being at a live event, tapping the back of someone’s phone and they automatically have access to your contact information and add you to their phone. So many features of this technology: Add a YouTube video, a link to your business, your schedule link and a questionnaire… (One stop shop)
Travel & Voluntourism: I provide travel services by doing all the work and the client packs the suitcase and takes the bucket list vacay!
Are you a busy entrepreneur? I provide a travel concierge including local excursions, hotel, car rentals, cruises and more! And for all of you who are Philanthropists, join me on a Voluntour, giving back to Orphanages. On the pay it forward level, I host cruises for non profits by giving back to their organization!
One of the pain points I provide is helping others get wholesale rates vs retail by being a member of the “Bucket List Coach” community as well as net rates on hotels at discounted rates.
NATIONAL BUCKET LIST DAY
April 24 celebrates National Bucket List Day to remind us it’s never too late to set new goals, go on a dream vacation, and inspire people around you to enjoy life to the fullest.
By definition, a bucket list is a list of things a person would like to do, but has never experienced before. Some people refer to them as milestones, while other people refer to them as goals. Whatever you call them, a bucket list is a list of things a person would like to accomplish before they die.
What Is A Bucket List?
A bucket list is the list you create to make the most out of life. It is a list of goals, dreams, and aspirations you would like to accomplish before you pass away. The basic meaning of a bucket list is to keep track of your goals by making yourself accountable to achieve all you want in life. The purpose of a bucket list is to encourage ourselves to accomplish goals within in a specific timeframe.
Our time on earth is short. Very few of us pause to think about how we spend what time we have. Creating a bucket list can help you live your life to the fullest. It also gives you the opportunity to appreciate the life you have and reflect on the good things to come.
Bucket List Ideas
A bucket list can be anything you want it to be. Your bucket list should reflect your interests. In fact, we’re guessing there are no two lists alike. If you are a simple person, create a bucket list that reflects the simple pleasures in life. If you gravitate towards extravagant things or love to travel, your list will more than likely consist of ideas that require more of a financial investment.
Simple Bucket List Ideas
Graduating from high school or college.
Having children.
Buying a home.
Becoming a freelance photographer.
Participating in a painting club.
Extravagant Bucket List Ideas
Go on a cruise.
Visit the Rainforest.
Visit all the continents in the world.
Visit historical landmarks across the country.
Ride a hot air balloon.
Travel Bucket List
Travel to Europe.
See the ancient Mayan ruins.
Visit Egyptian tombs.
Travel Route 66.
Visit all the state parks in North America.
Finding Gratitude
Living a life of gratitude is key to living a well-rounded life, full of happiness and satisfaction. Gratitude allows you to find every day moments and turn them into long-term fulfillment. Completing items on your bucket list will help you realize the opportunity you have been given as you experience life-changing moments you thought might never happen. Enjoy the ride and show gratitude for the adventure you have in this life.
ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES
Be brave and have some fun by learning to paint, drive a race car, skydive, surf, or jump off a cliff.
Sample local food and drink during your travels.
Create a bucket list with a friend that you both can enjoy.
Watch the movie Bucket List, staring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman.
Pay it forward with a bucket list that allows you to donate time to an orphanage, local soup kitchen, or food pantry.
Share your videos and photos on social media from your bucket list adventures.
CREATING NATIONAL BUCKET LIST DAY
National Day Calendar and Cindy Rhodes of Bucket List Coach Travel & Tours and the Bucket List Coach Web Show formed a collaboration to create National Bucket List Day to be celebrated each year on April 24. Using her own personal bucket list, Cindy thought the ultimate bucket list item for 2023 would be to have her own National Day.
National Bucket List Day is a day focusing around gratitude for your own life and experiences. Cindy believes everyone should get out and experience life to the fullest. Share your gratitude for the things you have and create experiences not things with friends, colleagues and family!
About the Founder
Cindy Rhodes is a travel blogger and agent by day and a National Day Calendar Celebration Ambassador by night. In her mid-forties, she realized life was passing her by and was merely existing. She knew that had to change. She began creating bucket lists of things she wanted to do and experience, making the most of the dash. Along the way, she remembers to show gratitude for every experience she has.
Do not wait till you retire to experience the world! Tomorrow is not promised. CELEBRATE EVERY DAY!
Cindy Lee
Cindy believes people should start making it their personal mission to create bucket lists as early as possible. In fact, she encourages bucket lists for anyone, whether they are 20 years old or 90 years old. Recently, Cindy started a National Day Calendar Bucket List.
Since becoming a Celebration Ambassador, Cindy has learned to incorporate National Day Calendar into her daily business plans. In fact, she uses National Days to grow her business. One way she shares her gratitude is sending gifts to clients and friends on specific National Days throughout the year. Read Cindy’s Blog to learn how you can use National Days to grow your business.
Learn how to use National Days to grow your business with Cindy’s Growing Referrals and National Day Calendar Guide.
Annual National Bucket List Day Vacation
Join Bucket List Coach Travel & Tours on the annual trip celebrating national days/months.
2023 – National Bucket List Day Cruise:
April 22- 29th sail from Long Beach, California to the Mexico Rivera. This cruise celebrating:
National Brunch Month
National Humor Month
National Volunteer Month by giving back at an orphanage in Puerto Vallarta
National Guitar Month at Cabo Wabo
National Prime Rib Day on the Carnival Panorama
International Pay It Forward Day
Upcoming Dates
2024: New Orleans Bucket List & Cruise
2025 Spain
2026: France: Bucket Listing & Grape Stomping
Read Cindy’s National Bucket List Day Blog to learn about different ideas on
checking off your bucket list.
Have you ever had to pivot?
In 2015, I started sharing National Day Calendar days and how to implement into your business. This was a big pivot in my small business services and travel concierge as leveraging the National Day Calendar will get your business at a whole new level of success.
Then in 2020, I became an ambassador with National Day Calendar which made it easier to be remembered by clients and friends…
National Day Calendar is a way to show love and gratitude just because.
Learn how you can use National Days to grow your business.
“Growing Your Business Through Referrals and National Days”
https://www.facebook.com/growingreferralsandnationaldaycalendarguide
How’d you meet your business partner?
I was inspired to be a part of ATB Travel brand by John Smith’s story! A Veteran and helped his wife lived her dash!
American Travel Bureau, founded by John Smith, a veteran and travel enthusiast, has been in business for over twenty years. When John’s wife was diagnosed with cancer it became his mission to help her see the world. He created a legacy by starting a host travel agency. They traveled to over 100 countries together and made lasting memories. American Travel Bureau, a multinational travel agency and one of the fastest growing travel companies worldwide, utilizes the independent travel agent concept. American Travel Bureau has over 700 suppliers. They are one of the few agencies who offer net rates, meaning you subtract your commission from your total cost of the trip, netting significant savings.
Contact Info:
- Website: http://www.bucketlistcoachtravel.com
- Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bucketlistcoachtravel
- Facebook: http://www.instagram.com/bucketlistcoachtravel
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/surfcityalohamarketing/
- Youtube: http://www.wherescindynow.com
- Other: http://www.surfcityconcierge.com http://www.nationalbucketlistday.com
Image Credits
Greg Furlong and bucket list coach web show