As if Cake Palmer wasn’t busy enough, she’s about to add a personal trip to her schedule. Being an entrepreneur is at the heart of Palmer’s personal brand. Fans were booked online as her Keke “Keep A Job” Palmer, booked in the ever-changing entertainment industry and determined to be busy. It’s the title she just won: Since 2004, Palmer has worked as an Emmy-winning actor. no, Hustlerand Akeira and the bee;Show’s podcast host Baby, this is Keke Palmer;Red carpet interviewer. And even the owner of the production company Big Boss Production. Today, she is well known for captivating the public with her perfectly timed comedic answers in a press junket that is likely going viral for phrases like “I’m sorry for this guy’s inconvenience.”
She runs around the world, but Palmer acknowledges her dedication to her work often challenges her to enjoy the time she spends in new places. Now she works to travel more personal and travel around the world more thoughtfully. She wants to encourage other young entrepreneurs to do the same.
The actor has announced a partnership with the American Express. She is the ambassador for the Credit Card Titan Business Platinum Cards. As Amex Ambassador, she tells the audience about the benefits of travel, including premium airport lounge access with a proper credit card, early hotel check-in, and upgraded flights. Palmer wants to encourage a new generation of business owners to maximize their travels by working smarter.
I spoke to Palmer about how many of her projects influenced her travel habits.
This interview was compiled for clarity and space.
You are known for being a businessman on the go, but when you finally get a break, what experience are you looking for?
I love wellness and anything that allows me to immerse myself in the more experiential aspects of the culture in which I am. I live for activities that allow me to experience new experiences, whether it’s underwater or hiking. I like to make planned plans wherever I go, to know that I am making the most of the experience.
Are there any destinations that have surprised you or made you fall in love?
I was on this TV show, which was first filmed in Berlin. So I was in Berlin like five months. It was free So can’t believe it . . . I saw an incredible different side of the world.
That year I went to Budapest. At first I liked it a little, Dan –Budapest was so different, I really realized how much I love Berlin and missed it. Then, after I left Budapest, I was really Dan, I’d like to go back and bring my friend and see how beautiful it is.
While filming in Budapest, I went to Croatia over the weekend. It’s Eastern Europe so I would think it’s a bit cold, a bit cloudy and doesn’t have the sense of the island. However, in Croatia, the water is very clear. . . It’s very beautiful. It is also the place they took a lot of photos. game of thrones. That wasn’t what I was expecting.
Is there a place you like to come back?
I’m mostly on business trips, so I often can’t get a real sense of where I am. But I really loved Rio de Janeiro. I also loved Buenos Aires. I would like to go back to these two places again with many of my extended family.
Speaking of family, do you have any travel tips to make road trips fun?
I still love going on road trips! In fact, I got the trailer, but the trailer has spent more time on my work and sets. I want to change that soon.
I think it’s the people you bring that make road trips the most enjoyable. You have to have a good person. You need a good playlist. Also, always take a more scenic route, build stops (on itinerary) and plan ahead.
Connect your American Express Business Platinum Card. quickly. This will allow you to check in early at the hotel (between the bus stops). You can get a late checkout unless you have to hurry back to the road.
How can I use a business credit card to make my own trip possible?
Well, thanks to my business Platinum Card, we all enter the Global Lounge, because it’s definitely an advantage that I run out of use! And when you travel so much, you will encounter delays, so you need the global lounge access offered by American Express. This is where you will be participating in the meeting. You can enter into one of those cubicles and have private moments to get your work done. It’s definitely huge.
But it’s also perfect for last minute bookings. You can do it amextravel.com. Get 5x reward points for flights. Free hotel perks such as early check-in and late check-out. I will definitely lean in. I pull out that friend and say, “Now, let’s put it in business.”
How did you come to work with American Express?
It felt cool as the partnership is actually very branded for my personal life and story. I always call myself the “big boss.” Many of them came from the many help I had with the American Express over the years before they became partners. This is another way this company can help me to give back to me and build my business to tell my story for my brand.
It started early when only Keke Palmer Company and I learned how to separate my personal and business expenses. I did a lot in the early days, but started at a young age of 12 or 13 with my (business) American Express card. Well, at this point in my career, I continue to expand my business from just Keke Palmer Company to more holdings than I have other companies like KeyTV Network and Big Boss Productions and many others.
And now we have the opportunity to use this platform to talk a little more about economics and bring that conversation in a more casual and grounded way, ensuring (financial literacy) is part of our DNA as young people. You don’t have to be afraid of credit cards as you won’t go anywhere. You need to know how to use it.
