This week, we're bringing back this conversation with Bryn Elise as an encore presentation - originally published June 3rd, 2025. Bryn Elise (@bryn.elise), a pioneering health and beauty tourism content creator, joins CREATOR: The Podcast to discuss how medical tourism is revolutionizing healthcare accessibility. In this episode, Bryn shares her journey from getting a $25 tattoo in Colombia to building a platform that's garnered over 100 million views, including her viral Turkey hospital experience where she received a comprehensive health checkup for just $810 that would cost $10,000+ in America. Host Ross Borden explores Bryn's evolution from side-hustle content creator to medical tourism expert, diving into the shocking price disparities in global healthcare, the quality of international medical facilities, and the launch of her new venture awaymore.com. Bryn offers behind-the-scenes insights about vetting international clinics and turning down lucrative sponsorships to maintain content integrity, plus practical advice on how listeners can combine medical needs with dream vacations. Whether you're frustrated with healthcare costs or simply interested in maximizing travel value, this conversation delivers an eye-opening perspective on accessing world-class healthcare while actually saving money. To learn more about CREATOR: The Podcast, visit creatorthepodcast.com 00:00 - Introduction to Bryn Elise 01:05 - Platform Overview: Health & Beauty Tourism 02:25 - Origin Story: From Side Hustles to Medical Tourism 03:57 - Hair Extensions in Turkey: The $4,000 vs $500 Story 05:24 - Why Turkey Excels at Hair Treatments 07:23 - The Viral Hospital Video: Full Body Checkup in Turkey 09:45 - Getting Permission to Film at Turkish Hospital 11:28 - Walking Through the Complete Medical Checkup 13:19 - Cost Comparison: $810 vs $10,000+ in the US 14:11 - Going Mega Viral: 30+ Million Views 17:05 - Why US Healthcare is Broken 18:55 - Country Specializations for Medical Tourism 21:24 - Launching WayMore.com: The New Platform 22:20 - Dermatology and AI Skin Scans in London 25:49 - Beauty Tourism: From Hair to Plastic Surgery 28:35 - Building a Creator Business 31:07 - Life as Full-Time Digital Nomads 32:39 - Top Countries for Medical Tourism 34:18 - Cost Comparisons: IVF and Dental Work 37:57 - Living Without US Health Insurance 39:22 - Where to Find Bryn Online 39:48 - Three-Country Passport Question 40:10 - Closing & Credits