Community Pay It Forward

Sometimes the best way to reconnect with life is to step away from the noise and step into a new horizon.

Today on Whatcha Got we celebrate National Wanna Get Away Day, a tribute to the spirit of adventure and the belief that travel should be for everyone. We explore the history of Southwest Airlines, the joy of escape, and the healing power of stepping into something new. Zak shares personal stories from the road, memories from Kansas, and the moments that remind us why travel opens the heart.

We also highlight our Giving Partner, Clever Adventures with Lori Cleverly. Lori brings heart, expertise, and lived experience to help families, individuals, and people with special needs create unforgettable journeys. When you support Clever Adventures, you support a small business that believes in connection, joy, and the magic of travel.

Mission of the Day:
Think of the best trip you ever had. What made it special? What moment still lives in your heart?

Whatcha Got for the Day:
Plan your next trip. Whether it is today or ten years from today, start dreaming, start preparing, and start building the adventure you deserve.

Your purchase has purpose and your support starts with you. Thank you for helping us lift small businesses, strengthen communities, and inspire each other to explore again.

CHAPTERS
00:00 Welcome from Zak
00:15 Celebrating National Wanna Get Away Day
00:39 The Legacy of Southwest Airlines
01:06 What Travel Means to You
01:31 Barry Checks In
01:41 The Birth of Southwest Airlines
02:19 First Routes and Big Messages
02:42 Expansion Across the Country
03:02 DIA and Denver Memories
03:14 Friendly Service and Humor in the Skies
03:21 Wanna Get Away, A Cultural Moment
03:36 Snickers Commercial Tangent
04:06 Why We All Need to Get Away
04:25 Road Trips, Family, and Reconnection
05:02 Travel as Healing and Discovery
05:52 The Beauty of America from the Road
06:15 The Arch, The Rivers, The Statue of Liberty
07:38 Travel as a Reset Button
08:05 Exploring Cities and States
08:46 Memories of Garden City
09:49 The Future Through Your Kids’ Eyes
10:59 Giving Partner, Clever Adventures
11:33 Travel Planning for Special Needs
12:18 Why Lori’s Experience Matters
13:00 Forgetting Suitcases and Real Life Travel
13:48 Supporting Clever Adventures
14:48 Travel as a Right, Not a Luxury
15:14 The Spirit of Adventure
15:52 Mission of the Day
16:09 Whatcha Got for the Day
17:00 Travel Opens Hearts
17:20 Closing Message from Zak
18:20 Final Call to Action

What was the best trip you ever had, and what made it so special?
And while you are at it, where would you love to go next?
Your story might inspire someone who needs a reminder that adventure is still possible.

Your purchase has purpose and your support starts with you.