# Episode 29: The Travel Agent You Didn't Know You Needed | The Paper Jacket Podcast

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Podcast: [The Paper Jacket Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-paper-jacket-podcast-7101821)
Published: 2026-02-17T19:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1240

## Resource

Most people think travel agents are outdated. Karolina Guilcapi is here to prove them wrong—with flavor. As the founder of Sated Ventures , Karolina specializes in culinary anthropology —designing immersive food-forward travel experiences across Latin America. But this conversation goes far beyond ceviche and snorkel trips. She breaks down how she turned a niche passion into a thriving business, why AI can't replace real travel planning, and how sales isn't about selling—it's about connecting . Whether you're a foodie family looking to explore Peru or a small business owner trying to make sales without the sleaze, Karolina brings wisdom, humor, and serious world-travel credibility. 🧭 For: Foodies, families, entrepreneurs, travel junkies, and cultural explorers 🌎 Destinations: Peru, Belize, Costa Rica, Galápagos, Ecuador, Patagonia & more 📘 Coming soon: Passport to Sales – her new book on relationship-based selling 🌐 Learn more: https://satedventures.com 🎬 Produced by: https://paper-jacket.com 📍 Filmed in our DeLand, Florida studio , where the water bottles are chilled and the travel dreams are spicy. Timestamps 00:00 – Peru Has 5 of the World’s Top Restaurants (Yes, Really) 00:30 – Meet Karolina: Culinary Travel Designer & Sales Coach 01:00 – What Is “Culinary Anthropology”? 02:00 – Why Belize Is the Ultimate Family Adventure Destination 04:00 – Shark Alley & Snorkeling Stories Gone Slightly Wrong 06:00 – Karolina’s Jungle Obsession (Brooklyn to Guatemala) 07:30 – Building a Business Around Latin Culture + Cuisine 09:00 – From Selling Trips to Making Transformational Connections 10:30 – How 80% of Her Clients Are Repeat or Referral 11:30 – Why She Wrote a Book on Sales (Coming Soon) 13:00 – You're Not a Salesperson—You're a Problem Solver 14:00 – Niching Do…

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