Dec 22, 2025
Mike sits down with Lawrence Longo, a serial food and hospitality entrepreneur whose journey from hidden menu curator to restaurant empire builder has reshaped how people connect through food.
Lawrence shares how his early obsession with experience over ego led him from launching Off the Menu — a community built...
Nov 27, 2025
In this deeply personal episode, Mike returns to his childhood home in Pacific Palisades — a place that once symbolized comfort, community, and family — now forever changed by one of the most devastating wildfires in U.S. history.
Through intimate conversations with his mother (and her experience of living in the...
Nov 13, 2025
Ever wondered what it’s like to record a podcast at 38,000 feet? Host Mike Schibel takes Travel With Meaning to new heights—literally—onboard Condor Airlines’ flight from Frankfurt to Los Angeles on the sleek Airbus A330-900neo.
Joined by flight attendant Brendan Osborne, this episode captures the heart of...
Oct 29, 2025
What happens when you trade speed for stillness? In this special episode, Mike shares his journey along the legendary Danube River aboard the Riverside Mozart. From the historic streets of Vienna to quiet castles and vineyards, this slow travel experience reveals why river cruising isn’t just another trip — it’s...
Aug 18, 2025
Recorded in front of a live audience at the KINN in Venice Beach as part of their weekly Startup Café series, this is a special Travel Talk episode hosted by Travel With Meaning, exploring how travel can spark entrepreneurial ideas. We discussed global brands like Starbucks, Tom’s Shoes, and Away Suitcases — all...