We recently connected with Izzi Morningstar and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Izzi, really appreciate your meeting with us today to talk about some particularly personal topics. It means a lot because so many in the community are going through circumstances where your insights and experience and lessons might help, so thank you so much in advance for sharing. The first question we have is about divorce and how you overcame divorce and didn’t allow the trauma of divorce to derail your vision for your life and career.
I had an early midlife crisis at 23. Divorce papers in one hand, new job offer in the other, and a one-way ticket to a state where I knew absolutely no one. No family. No friends. Just me, my broken heart, and a suitcase full of what-the-hell-now.
I remember standing on a quiet street around midnight, looking my then-husband in the eye and saying, “It’s either that, or me. Your choice.”
“That” was him wanting to sleep around with whomever he pleased—while I stayed loyal.
He said I was being unfair.
I said I was done playing fair in a game that was rigged against me.
That was the moment I woke up.
Because the real betrayal wasn’t just him cheating—it was me betraying myself, every time I stayed.
This man, who oozed charm to strangers like it was cologne, was ice-cold behind closed doors. And I, like many women raised on fairy tales and emotional labor, confused love with drama, loyalty with suffering, passion with volatility.
Choosing myself didn’t come naturally back then. I outsourced my power to people older, louder, more “experienced.” I let others define what a “good” wife looked like, what a “strong” woman tolerated, and what “real love” should feel like. Spoiler: they were all wrong.
Divorce at 23 wasn’t cute or empowering at first. It was lonely, messy, and raw. But it cracked me open. And through that crack, my real life walked in.
When I started choosing me, I attracted someone who chose me, too, not for who he wanted me to be, but for who I already was.
Now, five years in, every day with him feels like a sacred celebration.
But love alone doesn’t pay the bills—or the $2,000-a-night overwater bungalow.
In the beginning of our marriage, we were careful. Strategic. We delayed our honeymoon. We focused on building, saving, doing all the “right” things.
But somewhere along the way, we realized: The 9-5, the business, the grind? It’s not the goal. When you have a partnership that lights up even the deepest darkest atom of your soul, you cherish it. You invest in it. You don’t neglect it over other “priorities” and responsibilities.
That’s when we decided to travel the world, and we found a way to pay for the whole darn thing with credit card points.
And even better, we are just an average American couple, without spending any more than mortgage, groceries, gas, and occasional entertainment, we managed to score a two week Europe vacation every single year, completely paid for. Heck, we even flew first class on points. And that felt right, because our love is first class worthy.
That’s why we started Izzi Takes Flight, to help couples finally take that trip that they’ve always dreamed up, and eliminate money as the obstacle.
You don’t need more savings. You need a different way of abundance. And points are the new travel currency.
Izzi Takes Flight is here to celebrate your love and commitment, because we know how rare true partnership is.
You’ve got a good thing going. Let us help you amplify your love, easy, joy, and connection through going on that bucket list trip that you’ve been secretly eyeing for years, but never made it happen (yet).
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
**Flagship Offer**: “Journey of a Lifetime” Experience
**Investment**: $1,314
**Mandarin meaning**: 一生一世 *a lifetime of love*
This is more than a booking service.
This is a sacred curation of the most meaningful trip of your life.
### 🎯 WHO IT’S FOR:
Couples who already have points but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or underwhelmed when it comes to **using them well.** They want to fly in luxury, celebrate their love, and feel supported every step of the way.
### 💍 THE PROMISE:
> Turn your points into a first-class celebration of love with flight, hotel, and magical moments hand-curated just for the two of you.
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### ✨ WHAT’S INCLUDED:
### ✈️ First/Business Class **Flight Booking with Points**
– You bring the points; I bring the magic.
– Find and optimize first/business class flights using your existing points.
– Receive multiple options, recommendations, and real time booking support.
### 🏨 **Hotel Booking with Points (Optional)**
– Guidance on best use of your points for hotel stays
– Filtered recommendations based on vibe, views, and romance
### 💃 **Curated Activities (1–3)**
– Based on your relationship style, location, and trip length
– Highlight moments you’ll remember forever, NOT generic lists
### 💌 **Signature Date Night Curation**
– 🎁 I help Partner A plan a date night for Partner B
– 🎁 I help Partner B plan a date night for Partner A
– We handle reservations, logistics check-ins, and special celebration surprises
– You’ll each feel seen, delighted, and connected in new ways no matter how long you’ve been together
### 🧳 **Luxury Travel Concierge Support**
– Custom lounge access guide based on your itinerary
– Day-of travel check-ins
– Emergency text support on travel day
### 💫 BONUS: Traveling Couple’s Connection Rituals (A Ritual Guide for Before, During & After Your Journey of a Lifetime)
– **Pre-Trip Intention Setting**
A guided session to help you align as a couple before takeoff: setting intentions for ease, joy, intimacy, and the deeper meaning behind your journey.
– **Daily Mini-Rituals for Deeper Connection**
Simple, meaningful practices you can do each day of your trip to stay present with each other, spark intimacy, and create unforgettable moments.
– **Post-Trip Integration Ritual**
A guided reflection experience to help you land gently: honoring what you shared, what you discovered, and how to integrate discoveries from the trip to further expand your love.
Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Follow your excitement.
Serenity prayer.
Exchange expectation with gratitude.
How would you describe your ideal client?
💞 My Ideal Client: The Conscious Power Couple in Love
🎯 Core Identity:
They are engaged, newly married, or planning a milestone trip (honeymoon, anniversary, romantic sabbatical)
They are ambitious and value-aligned — professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs, or spiritual seekers
They don’t want to “wing it” with travel — they want to do it right, do it luxuriously, and feel like it’s an energetic milestone in their relationship
💳 In the Points/Travel Space:
They already have points or cards — but feel confused or underwhelmed trying to book big trips with them
They’re not total beginners, but they’re definitely not maximizing their rewards
They’ve heard of award travel groups, but the spreadsheets and tech speak overwhelm them
They want someone to translate the chaos into clarity
🧠 Psychographics:
They’re time-poor but emotionally rich — they want to feel good about how they travel, not just get deals
They value experiences over things, ritual over routine, love over logistics
They believe in celebrating their relationship, and want to make this trip a sacred, sensual, and unforgettable moment
🌈 Energetically:
They are open to intention setting, surprise rituals, and conscious planning
They’re not just looking for a booking tool — they’re looking for a guide, someone to mirror back how meaningful their love really is.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/izzitakesflight/
Image Credits
Izzi Morningstar
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