Design Her Travel
Do you feel most alive when exploring new parts of the world? Do you dream of living a life filled with adventure, connection, and purpose?
If so, you’re in right place! Design Her Travel is the podcast that inspires you to turn those dreams into reality.
Hosted by global nomad Kim Anderson, this podcast is your weekly source of travel tips, fascinating stories, and actionable advice. Whether you’re dreaming of your first solo trip, planning your next family adventure, or searching for ways to design an intentional life full of travel, Design Her Travel has something for you.
Each episode takes you behind the scenes of extraordinary journeys, from travelers who’ve walked the globe, rowed across oceans, written best-selling books and created success as digital nomads and travel entrepreneurs.
Through a mix of guest interviews and solo episodes, you’ll get real-world tips, heartfelt stories, and the kind of inspiration that’ll have you turning your travel dreams into reality.
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Her solo travels have taken her to over 40 countries and across countless oceans, and her unique experiences—like sailing the world despite not seeing the ocean until age 12—prove that transformation happens when you step out of your comfort zone. Her passion for adventure and community led her to create Design Her Travel group trips for like-minded women, offering you the chance to explore the world with a built-in travel tribe of lifelong friends.
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How to Become a Private Yacht Chef and Travel the World: Insights from a Superyacht Veteran #134
What does it take to become a chef in one of the most exclusive industries in the world?
This week’s episode is part of our Below Deck IRL: What It Really Takes to Work in the Superyacht Industry and Get Paid to Travel the World series.
Host Kim Anderson chats with Chris DeMaillet, a seasoned chef with over 20 years of experience in the exclusive world of superyachts. From Michelin-starred kitchens to the high seas, Chris shares his journey and spills the tea on what it takes to thrive as a private yacht chef.
He breaks down the three must-important steps to kick-start your career in this competitive field, offers insider tips for landing your first gig, and gives a behind-the-scenes look at life in the galley (that’s yacht-talk for all you landlubbers!).
If you’ve ever dreamed of blending your culinary skills with a lifestyle of luxury travel, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. From delivering five-star service at sea to navigating the high expectations of superyacht life, Chris reveals what it’s really like to live and work in this extraordinary world.
Whether you’re ready to launch your yacht chef career or just curious about the glamorous (and sometimes demanding) life on the water, this episode will inspire and inform.
Tune in and learn how to turn your passion for food into an adventurous career—and get paid to travel the world in style!
TOPICS DISCUSSED:
- The #1 trait for finding success in yachting has nothing to do with your skills
- Crew food versus staff food - what's the difference?
- Tips for creating your professional portfolio
- Day-to-day life of a yacht chef
RESOURCES:
Connect with Chris at Montclair Chef: Website, Instagram
Pick Up a Copy of Chris' Book: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Yacht Chef
WANT MORE of our Below Deck IRL Superyacht Series?
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- Below Deck IRL: How to Work on Superyachts and Get Paid to Travel w/ Hugo Ortega #132
- TRAVEL TALK: Seaman's Airfare - The Travel Hack You Didn't Know You Needed #133
- How to Become a Private Yacht Chef and Travel the World: Insights from a Superyacht Veteran #134
- Superyacht Jobs 101 - The Ultimate Guide to Crew Roles and Your Dream Travel Career #135
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