$360K in Student Debt, Travel PT & Paying It Off | With Carly & Brandon

What if you graduated with $360,000 in student loan debt… and decided to travel instead of letting it hold you back? In this episode, Kellen and I sit down with Carly and Brandon from Beyond Contract — a travel PT couple who graduated just 7 months ago and have already paid off an incredible $87,000 in student loans. Originally from the East Coast, Carly and Brandon decided to take a different approach to their careers: travel, take high-paying contracts, prioritize mostly outpatient opportunities, and use the extra income to aggressively tackle their debt — all while experiencing new places together. We talk about: ✈️ Why they chose travel therapy right out of school 💰 How they're approaching $360K of combined student loan debt 🔥 How they've already paid off $87K in just 7 months 🏥 Why they've focused mostly on outpatient contracts 💵 How they're finding and evaluating higher-paying travel contracts ❤️ What it's like traveling and building a career as a couple 🌎 The reality of balancing debt payoff with actually enjoying your life 🎓 What they would tell other new grads considering travel therapy Their story is such a good reminder that your student loans don't have to dictate what your life looks like after graduation. You can be intentional with your money AND still go see the world. Go follow Carly & Brandon and follow along with their journey at @beyondcontract. If you're a new grad, current PT/OT, or dreaming about travel therapy, this is an episode you don't want to miss!