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Work + Wander

Jay Cocorullo, Jessica Badlam

Booking Overview

A corporate career-and-travel interview show featuring conversations with Travel + Leisure Co. leaders, specialists, and colleagues about professional journeys, leadership, customer experiences, and travel. Agencies could credibly pitch travel and hospitality executives, sales or leadership-development specialists, and product or customer-experience professionals with compelling career stories and relevant travel perspectives; booking is likely medium to high for outside clients because the recent guest lineup is company-affiliated and appears selectively curated.

Metrics

Episodes: 33

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 671 subscribers

Instagram: 1.3k followers

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

jay.cocorullo@travelandleisure.com

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Host

Jay Cocorullo - Co-host of Work + Wander at Travel + Leisure Co., focused on career stories, leadership lessons, and travel experiences.

Jessica Badlam - Co-host of Work + Wander at Travel + Leisure Co., focused on career stories, leadership lessons, and travel experiences.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Travel, hospitality, vacation ownership, sales, leadership development, product strategy, or customer-experience professionals with a clear career journey and relevant travel perspective.
Required Achievements:  
Senior leadership or specialist responsibility in travel and hospitality, Experience developing people, improving customer experiences, or building travel-related products and services, A distinctive career progression or personal connection to travel

Recent Guest Discussions

Rob Shepard - People-first Leadership, Developing Employees, Building Strong Teams, And Lessons From The Vacation Ownership Industry.

Billy Owens - A Career Shaped By Personal Vacation Experiences, Connecting With New Owners, Family Travel, And Career Development.

Trina Miller - Sales Talent Development, Leadership, Career Transitions, Training Fundamentals, And Consistency In Building Successful Sales Teams.

Summer Rollins - Product Strategy, Digital Customer Experiences, User-centered Design, Customer Feedback, And Technology In Travel.

Recent Topics

Business, Career Development, Travel, Leadership, Hospitality

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Work + Wander
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Episode 33: Changing the Way We Vacation with Jason Gamel

October 26, 2026

What does vacation ownership look like today, and how is the industry continuing to evolve?On this episode of Work + Wander, Jay Cocorullo and Jessica Badlam welcome Jason Gamel, President and CEO of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA), as their first guest from outside Travel + Leisure Co. Jason shares a behind-the-scenes look at ARDA's role in supporting the vacation ownership industry, from advocating for owners and protecting consumers to helping change perceptions of m...

Episode 32: Making an Impact with Larry Lee

October 12, 2026

In this episode of Work + Wander, Jay and Jessica sit down with Larry Lee, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Club Wyndham Glacier Canyon and recipient of Travel + Leisure Co.’s 2026 CEO Impact Award. Larry shares his journey from sales rep to award-winning leader, his approach to building successful teams, and why putting people first makes all the difference. Plus, memorable family travels, unexpected vacation detours, and a little Suitcase Sprint fun!

Episode 31: Leading by Putting People First with Rob Shepard

September 28, 2026

What does it mean to put people first as a leader?On this episode of Work + Wander, Jay Cocorullo and Jessica Badlam sit down with Rob Shepard, Area Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Tennessee at Travel + Leisure Co. Rob reflects on a career that began as a sales representative in Williamsburg and the lessons that have stayed with him as he’s grown into leadership, from listening before making assumptions to creating an environment where people have the opportunity to succeed.Rob also...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Work + Wander?

Work + Wander is hosted by Jay Cocorullo and Jessica Badlam. Its publicly listed email is jay.cocorullo@travelandleisure.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Work + Wander?

The publicly listed email for Work + Wander: jay.cocorullo@travelandleisure.com.

How many listeners does Work + Wander have?

Podseeker estimates Work + Wander reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Work + Wander?

Work + Wander typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Travel, hospitality, vacation ownership, sales, leadership development, product strategy, or customer-experience professionals with a clear career journey and relevant travel perspective. Common among recent guests: Senior leadership or specialist responsibility in travel and hospitality; Experience developing people, improving customer experiences, or building travel-related products and services; A distinctive career progression or personal connection to travel. Recent guests include Rob Shepard, Billy Owens, and Trina Miller.

How hard is it to get booked on Work + Wander?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Work + Wander cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Career Development, Travel, Leadership, and Hospitality. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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