Inspiring you to stop overthinking and JUST GO! The V’s (Voicechovski’s) are your host and “Voice” for adventure with GOAL Traveler helping you Get Out And Live every day. LISTEN EVERY FLIPPIN' MONDAY! Why? Because Mondays suck and we love to flip the bird at the start of a new week. But not here!…
Hi remember me? I have a lot of explaining to do and I decided to do it in the most authentic way possible. I'm in quite the transitional period and feel awful for my lack of consistency on the podcast, so I hope this provides some clarity to you. I'm not gone forever, but just expect some changes. ;) If you don't please follow along on Instagram. I am by far the most active and consistent there as GOAL Traveler and The Just Go Network rebrand and evolve. Hope to hear from you over there! @goaltraveler @whereinhanoi
WELCOME TO OUR NEW WEEKLY SEGMENT, TRAVEL TIP THURSDAYS! Every month will focus on a topic and each week I will be providing a quick tip to help you easily say YES to more adventures! Getting Out And Living just got easier, folks! If you are stumbling upon this for the first time, I highly recommend listening to the entire months worth of tips to gain the most insight. Take action by subscribing now. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: CULTURAL ETIQUETTE What terms to research to be in-the-know The importance of being observant Mention: Duolingo & Everyculture.com HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US
Today on episode 75 we will be speaking to Ellen Downes with Fashion Revolution. BIO: Entrepreneur and slow fashion activist, Ellen has a background in business, events, and fundraising. In 2015 she co-founded outdoor cinema company Enchanted Cinema through which she pursued her passion to support local and independent business and engage in social justice and sustainability through art. Having always bought and sold vintage, Fashion Revolution Vietnam has provided a platform through which she can also work with and promote the work of vintage shops in Vietnam who support the notion that clothes should not be seen as disposable, but as items to love and make last! Ellen is passionate about the importance of celebrating, preserving and supporting the work of local designers and makers in Vietnam and wants to focus the Fashion Revolution movement in Vietnam towards also raising the voices of garment factory workers, the majority of whom are female, who are producing in unsafe and undignified conditions. Ellen coordinates Fashion Revolution for Vietnam and also action and events in Hanoi. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Discovering your creative voice. Ellen has always had an entrepreneurial side to her but being an advocate for fashion and body positivity was not in her original plans. We share how she grew from studying French in the UK to becoming a voice for a better fashion industry. What is Fashion Revolution - How and why Ellen got involved in spreading the movement focusing on fast fashion on the other side of the globe, Vietnam How relocating has provided a deeper connection to what she advocates. Ellen may have realized this passion to spread the word of sustainable and ethical fashion, but the travels that brought her to Vietnam has allowed her to work and connect on an even deeper level. She has met with an array of craftsmen and is helping provide a bigger platform for their voices and work. FOLLOW ELLEN: INSTAGRAM MENTIONS FROM ELLEN: FASHION REVOLUTION FASHION REVOLUTION INSTAGRAM #WHOMADEMYCLOTHES #30WEARS FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com) GOAL OF THE WEEK: TIP: “ #30wears. The next time you purchase something ask yourself, will I wear this 30 times? If the answer is no, reconsider your decision for the purchase.”
A WEEKLY SEGMENT PROVIDING A QUICK TIP ON THE TOPIC OF THE MONTH TO HELP YOU EASILY SAY YES TO MORE ADVENTURES. GETTING OUT AND LIVING JUST GOT EASIER FOLKS! If you are stumbling upon this for the first time, I highly recommend listening to the entire month's work of tips as they are in a specific order to help you gain the most insight on the topic. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Mapping Out Your Travel Route Defining your wants and needs. Specific websites to help your research process. Utilizing Google Maps to lay it all out HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - Instagram
A WEEKLY SEGMENT PROVIDING A QUICK TIP ON THE TOPIC OF THE MONTH TO HELP YOU EASILY SAY YES TO MORE ADVENTURES. GETTING OUT AND LIVING JUST GOT EASIER FOLKS! If you are stumbling upon this for the first time, I highly recommend listening to the entire month's work of tips as they are in a specific order to help you gain the most insight on the topic. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Visas What is a Travel Visa? What types of visas are there? Where should you research about Visas? What documents should you always have in preparation for immigration? HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - Instagram
TODAY ON EPISODE 77 WE WILL BE SPEAKING TO ANNA VALERO WITH TAMGA DESIGNS. Anna is a dear friend of mine that I connected with immediately when I arrived in Vietnam. She is a veteran in my eyes as an ex-pat. She is open and easy to chat with and took me in during the pivotal moment of not knowing how I was going to spend my days. I am internally grateful for her. Our weeks are regularly scheduled around multiple coffee dates where we have begun to know each other quite well. The moment I heard about her brand Tamga I was intrigued by her story. How does this sweet Spanish native find herself in Vietnam designing wonderfully curated sustainable fashion? I had to learn more. I am so proud of what she is doing and can’t advocate for her brand enough. This episode is inspiring for anyone looking to pursue a career in the very complicated fashion industry, but most importantly it’s inspiring to remind you that education is key. It’s her constant need to grow that has led her to build a brand that is working alongside our planet and not against it. BIO: Anna Valero was born and raised in Spain under a family in the textile business. Fashion has always been a part of her life but she was determined to learn from the ground up by educating herself around the world. Anna studied abroad in Italy, worked heavily in the family business, expanded to educating and managing teams in factory/production level of Bangladesh, to eventually co-creating her own sustainable and ethically made designer line, Tamga. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: The importance of learning all aspects of the industry - Anna Dives into how she felt college wasn’t enough for her to feel ready to create something of her own. She was determined to learn all aspects of the industry to truly be inspired by creating a quality product that led her down so crazy journeys around the world. How working abroad opened up her eyes to the many faults in the fashion world. Anna explains how through her experience at the factory production level and the connections she made abroad, she quickly became educated on how unsustainable and unethical the industry is and how she wanted to be part of the change. Building a brand abroad. With the help of her two partners, she was able to create a brand that felt morally right in the industry. A brand that began in Bali and is now ran from Canada and Vietnam. FOLLOW TAMGA: WEBSITE FOR 15 % OFF USE CODE - GONETWORK15 INSTAGRAM FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com) GOAL OF THE WEEK: TIP “Talk to your neighbors. Open up conversations with those around you. Remind yourself that people are genuinely nice and a smile speaks a thousand words”
A WEEKLY SEGMENT PROVIDING A QUICK TIP ON THE TOPIC OF THE MONTH TO HELP YOU EASILY SAY YES TO MORE ADVENTURES. GETTING OUT AND LIVING JUST GOT EASIER FOLKS! If you are stumbling upon this for the first time, I highly recommend listening to the entire month's work of tips as they are in a specific order to help you gain the most insight on the topic. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Travel Insurance When should you look into purchasing travel insurance? What companies are out there to look into? What costs do they run? Can you rely on credit cards for coverage? HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - Instagram
In today’s world, it is difficult to have a day go by without hearing the threat of the planet due to over consumerism and plastic consumption. Trash is growing at alarming rates and we fear we won’t be able to turn back. Our voices about spreading its awareness and changing our mindset on our habits have never been more vital than today. I am so excited to share this artists take on our world of trash. She has found a way to love what we all hate and open our minds about its uses in the most creative of ways. One of the simplest ways of slowing down our consumption is by finding new ways to reuse what we own. Ariela has created some of the most beautifully unique ways to put an ordinary plastic bag on display. I hope this inspires you all to stop before throwing something in the trash. I hope it causes you to think that possibly there is a better use than placing in the bin. Even better I hope this sparks creativity to help add in the aid of a cleaner greener planet. Take the time this episode to click on Ariela’s links to fully appreciate her work. BIO: Ariela Kader is a Costa Rican artist and teaching artist who has been making art out of trash and plastic bags for almost a decade. Ariela believes that "we are more what we throw away than what we consume" and states that "if trash is everyone's problem then it is also everyone's resource", a statement that she puts in practice in her studio as well as in her Trash2Art workshops. Ariela dreams of the near future when her artworks will not only be exhibited in art museums but also history museums to show future generations what a plastic bag once looked like and all the harm that this artifact caused to our environment. In hopes for a cleaner and more colorful world! TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Finding love for trash - It began with her move to New York City where everyone looks up, Ariela looked down. Overconsumption was always a big problem, so she was determined to find a way to not only make us see the issue but also think about reusing what we already have. How travel can play a big role in inspiring an artist. Ariela shares how she had a traveling studio that brought her to 12 different locations that inspired several new art concepts. Motivating the change abroad. Ariela began workshops in under privledge communities to educate and inspire change. She opens the eyes of young children to look for opportunities around them in an environment that lacks creativity. She motivates them to see the world differently to help enjoy the cleanup process that can lead to creative new ideas. FOLLOW ARIELA: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM (Personal) INSTAGRAM (Social Trash) INSTAGRAM (Travel Gram) FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com) GOAL OF THE WEEK: “When traveling. If you receive a plastic bag think about Ariela and find a different use you can give to it besides the main reason why you received it. Give it a 2nd chance.”
A WEEKLY SEGMENT PROVIDING A QUICK TIP ON THE TOPIC OF THE MONTH TO HELP YOU EASILY SAY YES TO MORE ADVENTURES! GETTING OUT AND LIVING JUST GOT EASIER FOLKS! IF YOU ARE STUMBLING UPON THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND LISTENING TO THE ENTIRE MONTH’S WORTH OF TIPS AS THEY ARE SET IN A SPECIFIC ORDER TO HELP YOU GAIN THE MOST INSIGHT ON THE TOPIC. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: PRIORITY LOUNGES How to make delayed flights enjoyable. The reality of the costs. Long layovers will never be a problem again. HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US
Today on episode 72 we will be speaking to Brent & Michael from brentandmichaelaregoingplaces.com. BIO: Brent Hartinger and Michael Jensen are novelists, screenplay writers, columnists, and travel bloggers currently traveling the world as digital nomads. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Selling it all for nomad living- Brent and Michael were one of the few who acted on what they said. You wouldn’t believe what the final straw was for them to actually pick up and go, it’s a common complaint many Americans had, but very few made the moves to do. How two opposite personalities balance their travels. One is adventurous and the other is cautious, but the two different dynamics create a wonderful balance when exploring the world. Being a slo-mad. Nomads are expected to be on the move constantly but as couple in their 50’s they decided to take, what they call, a “slomad” approach to travel. They are on-the-go but on a much slower pace and highly suggest others to give it a try. Traveling as a gay couple . Brent and Michael share their experiences in other countries that may not be as open to LGBTQ communities. They share their insight on how to be sure they are safe and comfortable wherever they choose. And they drop some surprising evaluations that only came about because of taking the leap to travel. FOLLOW BRENT & MICHAEL: WEBSITE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com) GOAL OF THE WEEK: CHALLENGE “The next time you plan a trip challenge yourself to slo-mad it. Stay for a month or longer. Try and put down your roots.” “Go somewhere in your city unfamiliar. Try something you never tried and reflect on the experience.”
THIS IS GOAL'S SEPTEMBER ADVENTURE SUMMARY Each month Marc and I share with you intimate details about our journey as a reminder that we are real humans on the other end of this microphone striving to experience our Get Out And Live motto. We will be wrapping up each month answering a series of questions about who, what, when, where, why, and how we are doing things in the hope to motivate you to "Just Go." If there is something specific you would like us to dive into more shoot us a DM or email. Don’t be shy, we do this for you! DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US Topics discussed are listed below but head to our website for some unedited real-life visuals. WHERE: Where are we adventuring? Answer: Cydny went to Dai Lai and Marc took a school service trip to build homes in Thai Nguyen. Here are some photos from Dai Lai. WHY: Why did this month feel adventurous? Answer: Cyd’s experience with motorbiking through Vietnam and Marc accepting that it’s okay to take it slow and settle. WHO: Who are we meeting and connecting with? Answer: Connecting with others that aren’t apart of the school system environment. Tiffany was introduced to us from Becca & Dan from HalfHalf Travel and Annastacia and Sean were introduced to us through Tiff. Sean is our new roomie for October and Annastacia runs all the big events in town! HOW: How are we staying inspired to continue adventuring? Answer: Thanks to the friends we have been making. Expats have similar personalities to us and are very motivating. WHAT: What are the adventurous things are we eating? Answer: Seafood What are the interesting things we have learned about the culture? Answer: Tiny chairs, bare feet, and no God Bless you’s What are we obsessing over? Answer: Custom made everything! WHEN: When will we be adventuring next? Answer: Lombok, Indonesia and Hokkaido, Japan GOALS: What are our GOALS for the next month. Answer: Working on the mindset of being okay with leaving our new home. Feeling confident that our new place is okay to leave so we can hop on more last-minute adventures more easily.
A WEEKLY SEGMENT PROVIDING A QUICK TIP ON THE TOPIC OF THE MONTH TO HELP YOU EASILY SAY YES TO MORE ADVENTURES! GETTING OUT AND LIVING JUST GOT EASIER FOLKS! IF YOU ARE STUMBLING UPON THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND LISTENING TO THE ENTIRE MONTH’S WORTH OF TIPS AS THEY ARE SET IN A SPECIFIC ORDER TO HELP YOU GAIN THE MOST INSIGHT ON THE TOPIC. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: LAYOVERS How long should your layover be? What haven’t you considered? Dreaded issues that can occur during layovers. HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US
A WEEKLY SEGMENT PROVIDING A QUICK TIP ON THE TOPIC OF THE MONTH TO HELP YOU EASILY SAY YES TO MORE ADVENTURES! GETTING OUT AND LIVING JUST GOT EASIER FOLKS! IF YOU ARE STUMBLING UPON THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND LISTENING TO THE ENTIRE MONTH’S WORTH OF TIPS AS THEY ARE SET IN A SPECIFIC ORDER TO HELP YOU GAIN THE MOST INSIGHT ON THE TOPIC. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: GLOBAL ENTRY What is Global Entry and how does it work? What is the price and how to get it for free? What does the signup process look like? Want this month’s tips in one easy checklist? Sign up for a downloadable PDF to use for future bookings. PLUS additional flight tips not discussed on the podcast. DOWNLOAD NOW HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US
A WEEKLY SEGMENT PROVIDING A QUICK TIP ON THE TOPIC OF THE MONTH TO HELP YOU EASILY SAY YES TO MORE ADVENTURES! GETTING OUT AND LIVING JUST GOT EASIER FOLKS! IF YOU ARE STUMBLING UPON THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND LISTENING TO THE ENTIRE MONTH’S WORTH OF TIPS AS THEY ARE SET IN A SPECIFIC ORDER TO HELP YOU GAIN THE MOST INSIGHT ON THE TOPIC. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: AIRLINE MILES What is an airline alliance and how can you use it to your advantage. Learn how you can earn more miles through credit cards. Sharing our fave card and how it has benefited us?. HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US
A WEEKLY SEGMENT PROVIDING A QUICK TIP ON THE TOPIC OF THE MONTH TO HELP YOU EASILY SAY YES TO MORE ADVENTURES! GETTING OUT AND LIVING JUST GOT EASIER FOLKS! IF YOU ARE STUMBLING UPON THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND LISTENING TO THE ENTIRE MONTH’S WORTH OF TIPS AS THEY ARE SET IN A SPECIFIC ORDER TO HELP YOU GAIN THE MOST INSIGHT ON THE TOPIC. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: SEAT GURU The Yelp of airline seats. The importance of choosing the right one for you bum. Get a clear picture on what you are paying for. HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US
WELCOME TO OUR NEW WEEKLY SEGMENT, TRAVEL TIP THURSDAYS! Wher we provide a quick tip on the topic of the month to help you easily say YES to more adventures! Getting Out And Living just got easier, folks! If you are stumbling upon this for the first time, I highly recommend listening to the entire months worth of tips to gain the most insight. Take action by subscribing now. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: SCOTTS CHEAP FLIGHTS A website that is worth giving your email too. A flexible mindset opens the doors to great travel opportunities. Take the stress away from constantly researching deals. HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US
WELCOME TO AUGUST ADVENTURE SUMMARY This is our first Monthly Adventure Summary where Marc and I share with you intimate details about our journey as a reminder that we are real humans on the other end of this microphone striving to experience our Get Out And Live motto. We will be wrapping up each month answering a series of questions about who, what, when, where, why, and how we are doing things in hope to motivate you to Just Go. If there is something specific you would like us to dive into more shoot us a DM or email. Don’t be shy, we do this for you! DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US TOPICS DISCUSSED: WHERE Where are we adventuring? Mentions: Hanoi, Vietnam you can here more about it on these past episodes. Becoming An Expat Flying With A Cat HOW How are we taking on adventure this month? WHO Who are we meeting and connecting with? WHY Why did this month feel adventurous? WHAT: What are the adventurous things are we eating? What things are helping us keep our adventurous mindset? WHEN: When will we be adventuring next? GOALS: What are our GOALS for the next month.
WELCOME TO TRAVEL TIP THURSDAYS! A weekly segment providing a quick tip on the topic of the month to help you easily say YES to more adventures! Getting Out And Living just got easier, folks! If you are stumbling upon this for the first time, I highly recommend listening to the entire months worth of tips to gain the most insight. Take action by subscribing now. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST:OUT OF THE BOX WAYS TO RESEARCH FOR A FLIGHT It doesn’t always have to be direct. It doesn’t always have to be roundtrip. And it can save you lot’s of cash if researched well. Want this month’s tips in one easy checklist? Sign up for a downloadable PDF to use for future bookings. PLUS additional flight tips not discussed on the podcast. DOWNLOAD NOW HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US
WELCOME TO OUR NEW WEEKLY SEGMENT, TRAVEL TIP THURSDAYS! A WEEKLY SEGMENT PROVIDING A QUICK TIP ON THE TOPIC OF THE MONTH TO HELP YOU EASILY SAY YES TO MORE ADVENTURES! GETTING OUT AND LIVING JUST GOT EASIER FOLKS! IF YOU ARE STUMBLING UPON THIS FOR THE FIRST TIME, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND LISTENING TO THE ENTIRE MONTHS WORTH OF TIPS TO GAIN THE MOST INSIGHT. TAKE ACTION BY SUBSCRIBING NOW. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: USING AN ONLINE TRAVEL AGENCY VS BOOKING DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE Is the minimal savings worth the risk? What happens when things go wrong? Why it should always be about flying with a peace of mind. HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US
WELCOME TO OUR NEW WEEKLY SEGMENT, TRAVEL TIP THURSDAYS! Every month will focus on a topic and each week I will be providing a quick tip to help you easily say YES to more adventures! Getting Out And Living just got easier, folks! If you are stumbling upon this for the first time, I highly recommend listening to the entire months worth of tips to gain the most insight. Take action by subscribing now. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: GOOGLE FLIGHTS Why should this be this first thing you do in your research. Discover a world of options you may have not been considering. The easiest way to find the best bang for your buck HAVE A QUESTION? Ask about any and all things travel and adventure. DM ME - INSTAGRAM EMAIL ME- CONTACT US
Today on episode 71 you will be hearing from us, The V’s about traveling across the globe with our cat! TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Preparation - What are the necessary steps needed to take in order to prepare your cat for travel? We discuss the research we did, airlines we chose, paperwork completed, and the training needed to prepare a cat for a big move. Flying with a cat in cabin. A 14 hour flight to Seoul, 2 hour layover, followed by a 4 hour flight to Hanoi. We share how we kept our cat calm during the longest journey of his life. Arrival. What was the process of entering a cat into a new country? How did we keep him comforted in the hotel room before our move into a solid home? All our tips to make sure our cat remained calm and happy. FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com)
Today on episode 70 we will be speaking to to us, The V’s and our transition to Vietnam! We have been going through the thick of transition this past week and want to share with you this journey of ours. It’s not every day someone becomes an expat. Expat or Ex- Patriot - a person who lives outside their native country. We have been uniquely lucky to experience this with the help of Marcs new employers, the United Nations International School. They have made this transition extremely easy and comforting for us and we are forever grateful to have their help. I can’t imagine doing this without them. Helping hand or not, the transition is not an easy one. There are a ton of moving parts to make this successful and we would like to share the process with you over the next few weeks. I hope you will find this educational and inspiring whether you may be considering to live abroad or not. Feel free to ask us any questions you may have about the process as we know it is not a common one. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Moving from the USA to Vietnam - Why we chose to move out of our country. What opportunities it brings and how we prepared physically and mentally. The steps to becoming an expat. From informing family to obtaining visas. We go through the nitty gritty of preparations. Saying Goodbye. Filling our final months with family, friends, and all our favorite things. FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com)
Today on episode 69 we will be speaking to Carla Jones from CarlaMJones.com. BIO: Carla M. Jones is an Author, Speaker and Legacy Leadership Coach. She works with executives, entrepreneurs and other high achievers from around the world to intentionally create a meaningful legacy that will positively impact the world around them. Carla challenges her clients to create balance in their lives, live by their purpose, and influence their environment from their own authenticity and personal life mission. Since moving to Ireland, her focus has been in taking everything she’s learned and achieved, and create something meaningful. Carla’s deepest goal in life is to leave a legacy of positive change. Her life motto is to “always leave things better than how you found them” and that’s what she intends to do, by inspiring the world to be individually responsible for the world we live in. The ripple effect of every good action we take cannot alway be measure in the immediate, but if everyone focuses on being a ripple - a tidal wave is sure to happen. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Reinventing yourself - People easily get stuck in positions and careers that they are no longer happy or aligned with. Carla shares her journey filled with much redirection and motivates us all to be more fearless about trying new things. The emotional process it takes to make these decisions. Carla says it straight when it comes to making these big decisions in her life. She keeps it real about the process the difficulties and the big wins for following her heart. Building a legacy. Carla is known for getting your to think about the big picture. It’s more than what you want to do now, it’s about how you want to look back on your life. This vision is ultimately what drives her decisions every day. The impact travel has on impacting your growth. Carla shares how travel can be one of the many stepping stones for opening up your mind to understanding your full potential and envisioning the world from a clearer perspective. FOLLOW CARLA: WEBSITE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM LINKEDIN FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com) GOAL OF THE WEEK: CHALLENGE: “Write yourself a legacy letter. Imagine you are 95 yrs old and you are reflecting back on the entirety of your life. What are the big moments that stand out? What are the emotions that you lived in? What are the experiences you had? Who were the people surrounding you? What was your contribution to the world?”
Today on episode 68 we will be speaking to Meredith Fulford from The Longest Weekend. BIO: Meredith Fulford is the girl behind the travel blog, The Longest Weekend. Last year Meredith and her husband turned their lives upside down in pursuit of an adventure and a life of long-term travel. She left her corporate job, they donated most of their stuff, rented out their house in Tampa, Florida and flew to Europe on a one-way ticket. She loves airports, good wine, writing and exploring new cultures and places. She just returned back from a year on the road and is planning her next adventure. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: The itch to travel long term - Meredith shares the desire her and her husband had to travel and the length of time it took for them to finally realize it was worth pulling the trigger. The beginning steps to making it possible. From preparing finances, informing your job, selling your things, there is a lot of ground that needs to be covered to transition smoothly and confidently and Meredith spills them all. Where to first, second, and so on. Meredith shares how they managed to choose where and when they were going to explore new parts of the world, what type of accommodation’s they chose to stay in, and the freedom of going with the flow of it all. FOLLOW MEREDITH: WEBSITE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com) GOAL OF THE WEEK: CHALLENGE: “Do something this week that you have been putting off. Something that you have been excited about or intrigued by but just haven’t made it happen. Stop putting it off and GO OUT AND DO IT!”
Today on episode 67 we will be speaking to Jess Grippo from JessGrippo.com. BIO: Although she quit dancing after high school and thought she’d missed her chance, Jess proved her 19-year-old self - and society - wrong. Her DIY dance videos on YouTube years later were the catalyst for reviving her dance practice AND transitioning her career back into dance. Since then she’s been invited to speak and perform on stages like TEDxNYU, Lincoln Center's Dance On Camera Festival, New York's Got Talent! competition show, and the New York Comedy Club. While she was once the shyest of shy ballerinas, she’s now frequently found dancing spontaneously with strangers in the streets, subways, airports, parks, and more - and making videos with them. Her “You Can Dance Again” programs and videos have helped hundreds of people in NYC and beyond to reclaim their sense of self through dance, feel at home in their bodies, and revive their creative expression. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Life of an aspiring dancer - Dance is something Jess dove headfirst into as a child with big dreams of being a professional ballerina, that’s until she decided that didn’t align with her. Transitioning out and back again - Like many artists, Jess lost touch with her craft and felt the pressure of attending a “real college” to find that “real job.” But as most artists know, the passion to create rarely dies as she found herself trying to rediscover what she once loved from a very different point of view. Guiding others through dance - Jess found a freeing way to creatively express herself far from the norm of her past. She shares her new views and how she discovered that it can help other performers and non-performers reconnect, ground, build confidence, and most importantly be able to enjoy life more openly. FOLLOW JESS: WEBSITE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE DANCE ALONE SERIES FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com) GOAL OF THE WEEK: TIP: “Whether you are a dancer or not, take a dance break. Use it as a tool before going into any normal work you do. What that means is to take a break from everything. Put on music - 1-3 songs Listen to the music, let your body move in any way it wants to, Then go about your day and see what a difference it can make.
Today on episode 66 we will be speaking to Wendy Werneth from TheNomadicVegan.com. BIO: Wendy Werneth is an intrepid world traveler, vegan foodie and animal lover. She is the author of the book Veggie Planet and the creator of the award-winning vegan travel blog The Nomadic Vegan, where she uncovers vegan treasures across the globe so that you can be vegan anywhere and spread compassion everywhere. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Reasons behind becoming vegan - Why she chose a very restrictive diet and the steps she took to transition into it, reminding us how attainable it can be. What it’s like traveling as a vegan - We chat about which countries that are more accommodating than others, specific apps used to make it easier to discover and communicate, and how to easily traveling with non vegans. Creating her first vegan tours - Wendy is now introducing a tour that is fun and educational all while never having to worry about discovering your vegan options. She will show you the way to make travel possible and your bellies full. FOLLOW WENDY: WEBSITE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TWITTER PINTEREST YOUTUBE GOAL OF THE WEEK: TIP: “If you are looking for vegan options while you are traveling, the number one resource is this app/site called happycow. A global directory of vegan and vegetarian restaurants. FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com)
Today on episode 65 we will be speaking to Rachael Taylor from The Creative Rachael. Rachael Taylor is a Mindset Strategy and Business Development Coach that specializes in helping women business owners increase their profits, influence and impact through mindset strategy, business development and personal growth. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Dealing with Fibromyalgia - Rachael is diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and dives deep into her story about how she found a holistic way to heal her pain and live the creative life she has always dreamed of. Owning a multi-passionate mindset. Entrepreneur, coach, pilates instructor, artist, writer…. Rachael owns a lot of titles and shares how she refused to let her multi-passionate personality hinder her but shape her. FOLLOW RACHAEL: WEBSITE FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com) GOAL OF THE WEEK: CHALLENGE: “Start the day right for the next 30 days. In the morning when you are getting ready, you have to physically say out loud all the things you are worried about that day. Then you have to turn them around into a way you are going to overcome them. State that this is an action step I can take and that’s why ___ is not going to be a problem”.
Today on episode 64 we will be speaking to world traveler, Daniel Herszberg, Daniel Herszberg is a 26 years old world traveler originally from Australia but currently resides in Hong Kong. His biggest achievement is visiting more than 150 countries in the last few years. Online, Daniel shares his quest to visit every country in the world – currently trying to become the youngest Australian to achieve this feat and join the ranks of the handful of people around the globe who have managed to achieve this under the age of 30. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: The reward of travel- Some people do things for the reward of being able to say they did it, but Daniel is different. Visiting every country in the world is something to boast about but it’s not what fuels him. He gains so much more by providing himself these experiences and shares with us what and why. What’s next after visiting every country in the world? As a born traveler, it clearly doesn’t end there for Daniel. He has a list of plans to check off soon after. Thoughts on visiting “dangerous” countries. Daniel shares his experiences in countries that are commonly feared in hopes to broaden your perspective on the world. FOLLOW DAN: INSTAGRAM FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com) GOAL OF THE WEEK: CHALLENGE: “On your next vacation, weekend off, break. Think of something you have little interest to see. A place you hesitate to visit. Ask yourself why? What is the reason that stops you? If it’s not a good enough excuse then Just Go!”
Today on episode 63 we will be speaking to Maggie Jay and Damien Williams from https://zoltravel.com Maggie and Damien own Zol Travel; a group travel company focused on safe and fun cannabis culture exploration with experts in both travel and cannabis. Guests explore the cannabis culture of different cities throughout the world by traveling with social media influencers in the cannabis industry. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Getting involved in a growing industry- Maggie and Damien share their love for cannabis and how they managed to build two businesses in the popular industry. Cannabis friendly Airbnb. Maggie and Damien discovered a whole in the industry, as the states begin legalizing the purchasing of marijuana there aren’t many places where you can legally smoke it. That is until they created a rental home just for that! Cannabis-centric group travel. Cannabis is nothing new to the world. The drug is looked at and valued differently in various cultures around the globe. This duo has started a group travel trip that allows you to learn more about this industry through unique adventurous activities for both intrigued to advanced cannabis lover. FOLLOW ZOL TRAVEL: WEBSITE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TWITTER FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com) GOAL OF THE WEEK: CHALLENGE: “Be open to learning something new about an industry that has a lot to offer. The challenge: In a legal state: Visit a dispensary and simply receive information. In an illegal state: Google the many benefits of CBD.“
Today on episode 62 we will be speaking to Pola Henderson from Jettingaround.com BIO: Pola Henderson is a travel writer, city explorer, and two-time expat. She's been featured as a writer or travel expert on CNN, MasterCard, Expedia, NPR, WBEZ Chicago, and more. Traveling has been a part of her life since she was three. Pola grew up in Krakow, lived in Chicago for many years and is currently based in Paris, where she works in communications and hosts monthly travel meetups. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: A "calling" to live somewhere new- Pola shares her reasoning to leave it all from her home, family friends, and pet for a city that called her name, Paris. Starting all over. Pola opens up about the how she prepared to start all over, to finding a new home, creating a career, and becoming a local. Getting involved. Pola is a diehard futbol fan and refused to let the stereotypes of women loving soccer stop her. She shares her journey about getting involved in a heavily masculine favorited sport in European culture and how she has made herself “one with the boys.” FOLLOW POLA: WEBSITE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TWITTER #jachats FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com) GOAL OF THE WEEK: TIP: “When visiting Paris, skip the popular viewing site of the city, Montmartre, and head East to the Parc de Belleville. Enjoy a less crowded gorgeous panaoramic view of the city while being in a new buzzing part of town.”
Today on episode 61 we will be speaking to Amy Fiedler from Amyfiedler.com. BIO: Amy Fiedler is a Certified Holistic Life Coach, Reiki Master Practitioner, Ordained Minister and Published Author. She’s coined the phrase ‘Life Therapy’ to describe the full nature of the work she does with clients encompassing her combined practices. With her wise yet simplistic approach and trademark witty banter, Amy provides men, women and children emotional guidance, mental clarity and a deep understanding of human behavior to support them in moving through unwanted emotions, thoughts, behaviors and energy in past and present situations. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Saying Yes… But - Amy and I discuss how we often neglect everything we say by using the word “but.” We avoid our actual desires by making excuses to not live or have the life we want. Needs versus Wants. We go in depth about the difference of needing something versus wanting something. We often feel like we need reasoning to be able to have something, opposed to allowing ourselves to have what we deserve. The common fears that hold us back. We break down a list of common fears that come up in regards to us saying Yes. The fears that hold us back from success, adventure, or simply purchasing a new pair of shoes. FOLLOW AMY: WEBSITE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TWITTER FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com) GOAL OF THE WEEK: “Open your eyes to new ideas. Start listening to your voice inside and evaluating what it is you truly desire. If you want to take it a step further put it into action. The more you get yourself comfortable to listening and acting the easier it gets. A great way to really understand and start the process is available at the XTRA SXY OUTING” MENTIONS: THE XTRA SXY OUTING (an Amy Fiedler GOAL Traveler Experience)
TODAY ON EPISODE 60 WE WILL BE SPEAKING TO RYAN GLEASON AND ALEX DAVIS FROM RYANANDALEX.COM Ryan Gleason and Alex Davis are a husband-wife duo and “happiness engineers.” After eight years working as corporate engineers internationally, Ryan and Alex left their high-powered jobs to tackle their true passion — leading couples to engineer their best lives. The synergy of their engineering minds and six years of health coaching experience produced Ryan and Alex Duo Life. Their mission is to transform the bodies, minds, and relationships of couples. Ryan and Alex have guided thousands of clients through lifestyle optimization programs as they travel the world in search of scientific and cultural links to health and happiness. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: The benefits of working out as a couple - An accountability partner is one thing, but did you know working out together can strengthen a relationship? This duo explains all the benefits of fit-life as two. It’s more than just exercise. Ryan and Alex explain the importance of a fit lifestyle from physical, mental, and diet and how it benefits their adventurous travel lives. A worldly view on health. As avid travelers, these two share various views on fitness and diet around the world. From the more healthier countries to the least. FOLLOW RYAN & ALEX: WEBSITE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM EMAIL LIST SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR STARTING A BUSINESS WHILE TRAVELING ABROAD JUST DUO IT PROGRAM FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com) GOAL OF THE WEEK: “TAKE A FITNESS TEST to evaluate what level your overall fitness falls. Because Fitness enables you to Get Out And Live. The more fit you are the more you can show up for life and be spontaneous. The best memories while traveling are the ones where we push ourselves physically and mentally and we want you to see where you stack up in fitness so you can become more spontaneous and active with your travel.” - Ryan and Alex
Today on episode 59 we will be speaking to Ricardo Zulueta Jr., from Fukitt Clothing & Start Day One Ricardo J. Zulueta, Jr., the founder of Fukitt, has personally experienced the loss of his oldest brother from suicide, which is why they are genuinely passionate in their mission supporting Suicide Prevention Awareness. They’re not just riding on the mainstream idea of "living life to the fullest" but Fükitt is actually an extension of the founder's personality and experience, which makes the brand truly authentic. Fükitt is an inspirational brand with the mission to inspire and motivate people to live life without regret and accept challenges that are worth the risk. Everyone knows the concept of living life to the fullest but the problem is that it is simply human nature to take things for granted, which is why most people complain continuously about Mondays, traffic, and weather. They hope that every time you wear Their apparel and see their brand, you will be reminded to stop complaining about your life, to take life a little less for granted and to take more risks when it's worth it. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Learning to let go and stop overthinking. Ricardo shares his passion for preaching the phrase “Fukitt.” When we finally embrace it we are already in the next stage of making things happen so let the power of the phrase move you. It all starts with a decision. Ricardo shares his family experience with suicide and has been motivated ever since to help prevent others from walking the dangerous path. He believes all change starts with one simple thing….making a decision. Perseverance. It’s what has allowed Ricardo to live his life fully, find the love of his life, and create not one but three successful companies. FOLLOW RICARDO: https://fukitt.com/ RECEIVE 20% OFF USING CODE: WHYNOT http://startdayone.org/ FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com) MENTIONS: THE XTRA SXY OUTING (an Amy Fiedler GOAL Traveler Experience)
Today on episode 58 we will be speaking to Azizi Birkeland from Stone Soup Family and In Her Wild Azizi travels the world with her life-learning family comprised of her husband and two young daughters. Her passion to dismantle one self-limiting belief at a time led her to create two new business ventures. The first is Stone Soup Family Pop Up Communities, which provide 1-3 month opportunities for families on extended travel to come together as a community, to connect and create powerful experiences while co-living. The other is In Her Wild, an online sanctuary to guide women to embrace their femininity without the need to protect it, compete or feel the need to “do it like a man.” She promotes using "The Art of Self Fascination", a playful way to explore yourself and bring out what lies beneath waiting to be revealed so that you can live unleashed, unapologetic and unafraid. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Discovering an imbalance and how to change it. Azizi discovered something was off in her life. She was on the road that most of us travel on. She had painted a beautiful picture on the outside that said success, but in her heart, she felt her lifestyle wasn’t right for her, so she listened to it. Empowered to redefine yourself- Azizi proudly speaks about how she embarked on a road of self-discovery and carried the transformative mindset to all areas of her life. It started with herself then expanded to relationships, family, education, home, and more. Building a community of like-minded individuals. We touch upon Stone Soup Pop-Up’s and how powerful they are for those that attend. It helps you find a community where you may have thought one didn’t exist. A community for those that walk to the beat of their own drum that Azizi has put together. FOLLOW AZIZI: STONE SOUP WEBSITE IN HER WILD WEBSITE FACEBOOK GROUP IN HER WILD FACEBOOK GROUP POP UP COMMUNITY FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com) MENTIONS: THE XTRA SXY OUTING (an Amy Fiedler GOAL Traveler Experience) WIN THE COIN RATE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE on your favorite podcast platform. BONUS: Follow us on Instagram @goaltraveler & @justgonetwork. SUBMIT: Screenshot and email office@goaltraveler.com ATTN: COIN CONTEST
Today on episode 57 we will be speaking to Ebonee Williams from Ebonee Travels. Ebonee Williams is a travel and lifestyle writer based in Williamsburg, Virginia. After living and working in New York City for several years (first as a media planner at an advertising agency and then as a journalist at a TV network), she decided to leave in 2016 to travel around the world for eight months. That trip completely changed the course of her life! It opened her eyes to a whole new world of possibilities and new opportunities. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Honoring a multi-passionate personality- Ebonee learned early on that she loves to learn and try new things. A trait that can easily be admired or looked down upon. She decided to honor this part of her and allow it to guide her through many areas of her life. Motivation to make your life work out for you. Ebonee doesn’t fear change. By the age of 30, she has already accomplished several career paths successfully because she isn’t afraid to take the leap and dive right in. FOLLOW EBONEE: WEBSITE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) CONTACT US (office@goaltraveler.com) MENTIONS: THE XTRA SXY OUTING (an Amy Fiedler GOAL Traveler Experience) WIN THE COIN: RATE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE on your favorite podcast platform. BONUS: Follow us on Instagram @goaltraveler & @justgonetwork. SUBMIT: Screenshot and email office@goaltraveler.com ATTN: COIN CONTEST
Today on episode 56 we will be speaking to Cassie Pearse from Mexicocassie.com BIO: Cassie is a Brit living in Mexico. She writes a blog about exploring Mexico with her family along for the ride. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: A family of 4 moves from London to Mexico- Cassie and her family decided to relocate their family to Mexico and fully immerse themselves in its culture. Choosing the Mexican school system. Cassie explains how she felt it was best that her children took part in the Mexican school system to learn like the locals and be able to speak like a local. Breaking the stereotypes around Mexico. Cassie could have easily looked at Mexico as a country that is best for visiting its white sand beaches and all-inclusive resorts, but her experience with the country quickly has you considering it as much more than a vacation spot. FOLLOW CASSIE WEBSITE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90% of the time) FACEBOOK GROUP (join our like-minded community) MENTIONS: THE XTRA SXY OUTING (an Amy Fiedler GOAL Traveler Experience) WIN THE COIN: RATE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE on your favorite podcast platform. SUBMIT: Screenshot and email office@goaltraveler.com ATTN: COIN CONTEST
Today on episode 55 we will be speaking to Amy Fiedler from Amyfiedler.com. BIO: Amy Fiedler is a Certified Holistic Life Coach, Reiki Master Practitioner, Ordained Minister and Published Author. She’s coined the phrase ‘Life Therapy’ to describe the full nature of the work she does with clients encompassing her combined practices. With her wise yet simplistic approach and trademark witty banter, Amy provides men, women and children emotional guidance, mental clarity and a deep understanding of human behavior to support them in moving through unwanted emotions, thoughts, behaviors and energy in past and present situations. TOPICS DISCUSSED: How to create healthy boundaries - Amy shares with us the cons created when neglecting yourself and explains how she utilizes boundaries in all areas of her life to be able to truly be there for herself and others. Honoring your inner child. Amy and I both share how important it is to let go and play like a kid. This simple act allows you to uniquely be you and live your best life. Understanding the root of confidence. In order to truly live your best life, one needs to have confidence in themselves. Many of us have been falsely taught on how to practice confidence, but we share how it begins with the PSYCHE. GET MORE OF AMY: WEBSITE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TWITTER FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) MENTIONS: SIGN UP NOW (to receive the PSYCHE video series) THE XTRA SXY OUTING (an Amy Fiedler GOAL Traveler Experience) WIN THE COIN: RATE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE on your favorite podcast platform. BONUS: Follow us on Instagram @goaltraveler & @justgonetwork. SUBMIT: Screenshot and email office@goaltraveler.com ATTN: COIN CONTEST
Today on episode 54 The V’s, Marc and Cyd, are going over their epic winter adventures all thanks to the IKON Pass that had them hitting the slopes 14 times this season TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: The first year using the IKON Pass- Sharing our experiences using the IKON Pass and how much it saved us this season. Our faves. Favorite for ski conditions, fave aprés, fave ski town vibe, fave views, we go into them all. FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM (where we are 90 % of the time) JOIN THE LIST FOR OUR UPCOMING OUTING: SIGN UP NOW (to receive all the details) WIN THE COIN: RATE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE on your favorite podcast platform. BONUS: Follow us on Instagram @goaltraveler & @justgonetwork. SUBMIT: Screenshot and email office@goaltraveler.com ATTN: COIN CONTEST
Today on episode 53 we will be speaking to Ilene & Brock from Digitaldrifters.net. BIO: Ilene and Brock are a couple who got rid of everything in order to travel the world. Now they are exploring Costa Rica, learning about the culture, and trying to find ways to save the environment. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: Not giving into social norms- Ilene and Brock listened to their hearts and decided to go against the traditional American way of living. They sold it all for a life on the road. What it’s like being a nomad. We discuss a life of inconsistency, all the highs, and lows, and most importantly what one can learn from the process. Taking care of our planet. One of Brock and Ilenes biggest motivational forces is taking caring for our environment. We go in-depth on how to have less of a carbon footprint. GUEST INFO WEBSITE INSTAGRAM ILENE / BROCK INSTAGRAM GET MORE OF GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM JOIN FACEBOOK COMMUNITY HAVE A QUESTION YOU WANT US TO ANSWER? ASK US HERE WIN THE COIN: RATE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE on your favorite podcast platform. BONUS: Follow us on Instagram @goaltraveler & @justgonetwork. SUBMIT: Screenshot and email office@goaltraveler.com ATTN: COIN CONTEST
Today on episode 52 we will be speaking to Carol Guttery from Wayfairing Views. BIO: Carol is a travel writer, photographer and philanthropy consultant at Wayfaringviews.com. She inspires her readers to explore beyond the obvious with alternative itineraries and offbeat adventures. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: A life reset at 51- In 2014 Carol realized that she wanted to make more room in her life for travel but fear of breaking away from the structure of 9-5 work was getting in the way, until she took the leap. Tackling the Camino De Santiago. Her life-change began by trekking the Camino De Santiago that helped me clear her head and set her on a path to designing a more flexible life Creating a Bucket List. Carol created her 60 before 60 and shares how to design one that is very specific to your own quirks. GUEST INFO WEBSITE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TWITTER MENTIONS: Carol’s 60x60 bucket list The Camino de Santiago packing list freebie printable Atlas Obscura Camigas Facebook group FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: YOUTUBE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM WIN THE COIN: RATE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE on your favorite podcast platform. BONUS: Follow us on Instagram @goaltraveler & @justgonetwork. SUBMIT: Screenshot and email office@goaltraveler.com ATTN: COIN CONTEST
Today on episode 51 we will be speaking to Bronwen Sciortino from SheIQLife.com. Bronwen Sciortino is an International Author and Simplicity Expert who spent almost two decades as a high powered, award-winning executive before experiencing a life-changing event that forced her to stop and ask the question ‘What if there’s a better way to live?’ Through a journey of self-discovery, Bronwen gained the knowledge and wisdom to write ‘Keep It Super Simple -Tips from a Recovering Perfectionist’ and ‘The Economy of Enough – Unlocking the Secret to Happily Ever After’ – both of them enabling her to step away from a traditional life. Both books have earned international critical acclaim, including receiving 5-star awards from Readers Favorite (the world’s largest book reviewing organization) Working globally through corporate programs, conference platforms, retreats, professional mentoring and in the online environment, Bronwen teaches people how easy it is to live life differently. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: The truth about stress and exhaustion- Bronwen walks us through a troubling past kickstarted by cancer, that lead her body and mind into places she struggled to get out of. Learning how to live and look at life simply with the KISS Method. Bronwen discusses how she learned to evaluate her life through new lenses. She shares how you can simplify many areas of your life with a new mindset she created. The real truth about change and why we are afraid of it. Bronwen discusses how we are programmed to follow certain paths, and showcases how going against the grain can create beautiful ways of living. FOLLOW BRONWEN: WEBSITE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: YOUTUBE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM BOOK DISCOUNT: LINK USE COUPON CODE: KISS123 WIN THE COIN: RATE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE on your favorite podcast platform. BONUS: Follow us on Instagram @goaltraveler & @justgonetwork. SUBMIT: Screenshot and email office@goaltraveler.com ATTN: COIN CONTEST
Today on episode 50 we will be speaking to Laura Garcia from Sunflowersandmangoes.com. BIO: Laura Garcia is a mother of two boys (15 and 28) and currently blogging about divorce, solo travel and her personal journey on SunflowersandMangoes.com. In 2018, the year she turned 45, she separated from her second husband, sold her home, moved two cities over, and on her 45th birthday, she resigned from her position as a Purchasing Manager. One month later she flew to Greece for a 3-week solo trip. While in Greece she started to write and when she returned home she realized she didn’t want to stop. She started a blog and decided to take a risk to continue to follow her heart, to live as authentically and as consciously as possible. TOPICS DISCUSSED ON THIS PODCAST: There is more to life after divorce- An experience that can break most people and find them feeling lost was the motivation for Laura to rediscover herself. Solo traveling in your 40’s. Laura went on her first solo trip to Greece that reminded her of the importance to live life fully. You can remake yourself over and over again. Laura took huge risks to follow her heart like selling her home, quitting her career, and starting a new one. GUEST INFO WEBSITE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM PINTEREST FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: YOUTUBE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM WIN THE COIN: RATE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE on your favorite podcast platform. BONUS: Follow us on Instagram @goaltraveler & @justgonetwork. SUBMIT: Screenshot and email office@goaltraveler.com ATTN: COIN CONTEST
Today on episode 49 we will be speaking to Mo from Travelust101.com BIO: Mo is a former New Yorker who traded her business suit for a bathing suit to create a new life in the tropics. After working 5 years as a scuba instructor and living on paradise islands, she decided to share her travel tips and resources to empower more women to travel on her website Travelust101.com WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO THIS PODCAST: Living an unconventional life - Mo shares with us her big dreams of working in the prison systems of New York City to then dropping it all to live a life in a bathing suit on the beaches of Bali. Taking risks in your 30’s. At a time when people are settling down, moving up in the workforce, getting married, having kids, and buying homes, Mo shares how she decided to then take risks and drop it all to travel solo for the first time. Creating your dream life. Mo had a vision that the beach could be her everyday office and she shares with us how she made that vision a reality by becoming a certified scuba instructor and blogger. GUEST INFO: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM WIN THE COIN: RATE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE on your favorite podcast platform. BONUS: Follow us on Instagram @goaltraveler & @justgonetwork. SUBMIT: Screenshot and email office@goaltraveler.com ATTN: COIN CONTEST FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER: WEBSITE YOUTUBE INSTAGRAM
Today on episode 48 we are having a chat. Just me and the mic and your lovely ears. It’s a deep episode that I find important to discuss. I will be opening up to you about my personal experiences with loss and grief. Something that I rarely share with others. I debated if this would be sharing too much. Why get so personal? Because I’d like you to know where I have come from so you can understand my passion for our message here with GOAL Traveler. It has come apparent to me, even more now, as to why I’m so fueled to live life “my way.” I accept and love myself more for straying from the crowd and choosing a nonconventional path. I have often second guessed myself, fear what others may think, and wondered if I was selfish because of it. You see I have dealt with great loss and tragic events in my life. I’ve seen what these events can do to a person and a family. Loss and grief is a process that will never be easy. It will create wounds that never fully heal. However, there is a crazy blessing to be found behind each one that I have become internally grateful for. These events have taught me the most important lessons in life and that is to never take it for granted. I have learned to appreciate everything that is around me (often brought to tears on the smallest of things), to love deeply, and live freely. Each experience has made me more and more aware of how important it is for me to love all areas of my life. You may have had similar experiences or you may have been lucky not too, yet. Regardless, we humans will all share this. We are all here to live and one day we will all say goodbye. The only thing I want in life is for you to experience it fully. Get Out there And Live it! WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO THIS PODCAST: What to expect when experiencing grief- Cydny discusses her personal experiences with loss and change and how it affected her and those around her. How to learn from grief. Cydny discusses how grief can provide some of the best lessons to learn in life. That there is a silver lining throughout the pain. Motivation to live life your way. Cydny preaches the importance of having only one life to live and how you need to start doing what makes you happy.
Today on episode 47 we will be speaking to Amanda Kendle from the blog Not a Ballerina and The Thoughtful Travel Podcast. BIO: Amanda Kendle loves to write and chat about travel experiences in a way that is both fun and meaningful on her blog Not A Ballerina: A Traveller and a Thinker and her podcast The Thoughtful Traveller. Amanda nudges those who think they might like to travel somewhere to get up and go. She believes seeing the world can change your world, whether you’re a kid learning how different cultures work or an adult learning how life works. She’s on a mission to encourage everyone to get the same benefits from travelling that she had from childhood trips through to living and working on three continents. If you ask her why you should travel, she’ll give you a billion reasons why and won’t stop listing them until you book a flight. WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO THIS PODCAST: Understanding Reverse Culture Shock - Amanda talks about her experience living abroad for over 6 years in various countries and the unexpected hurdles you go through returning back home. She provides us with advice on how to handle living back in familiar environments. Advice for parents who want to travel with kids. Amanda is proudly instilling the love of travel in her son and shares with us some tips on how she has made this a priority in their lives. The benefits parents receive when traveling with children. We often think of the beautiful reward you are presenting your child but forget that there is a lot we gain as adults. She explains how her traveling experience has changed and grown thanks to seeing things through the eyes of her son. GUEST INFO WEBSITE PODCAST FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TWITTER GET MORE OF GOAL TRAVELER: INSTAGRAM FACEBOOK WEBSITE WIN THE COIN RATE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE on your favorite podcast platform. BONUS: Follow us on Instagram @goaltraveler & @justgonetwork. SUBMIT: Screenshot and email office@goaltraveler.com ATTN: COIN CONTEST
Today on episode 46 I will be speaking to Mary Robb from The Candid Millennial BIO: Mary Robb is the creative director and founder of The Candid Millennial. Passionate about helping millennials live their best life, TCM's niche is women empowerment, finding beauty in the booty, and exploring the world. Mary's goal is to provide readers with a raw and real experience by sharing candid stories about fashion, life, and career. Outside of being a professional blogger, Mary works full time in outside sales at a software startup company in Plano, TX. WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO THIS PODCAST: Body appreciation - We both dive into the levels of body image concerns that occur in a woman's life and how she overcame them. Looking past the world of influencers. We live in a comparative world that the internet has heightened. Mary dives into how bloggers and influencers can create negative feelings and how she is trying to be different on these platforms. Steps to getting outside of your comfort zone when battling anxiety. Mary loves to travel but big triggers for her are flying and new environments. She talks about how she has learned to work around them to continue exploring the world. Packing tips from a fashionista - She may not be carry-on only but she has some great tips for those that struggle on downsizing. GUEST INFO: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER'S EXPAT JOURNEY: YOUTUBE FACEBOOK MENTIONS: FREE ANXIETY COURSE - AIRPLANE MODE FOLLOW JUST GO NETWORK: INSTAGRAM
Today on episode 45 we will be speaking to Abby Lewtas. BIO: Abby Lewtas is an Adventurer, Life coach, Speaker, and Host of the Wanderlusters Mind Podcast. She works with adventures and travelers to help them find their purpose, harmony and lean into their inspired adventurous life. Abby’s entire outlook on life changed when she ditched her successful sporting and professional career to travel and live abroad, returning three and a half years later to a world which she couldn't relate. Abby has now found a way to live and breathe adventure into every day. Abby lives life to its full potential through her adventures, passions, and curiosity. Inspiring others to do the same by challenging their status quo and getting creative with their path forward. WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO THIS PODCAST: Seeing how your passions can lead to big adventures - Abby uses her athletic and competitive background to try new things. This mindset has her seeing the world from an array of perspectives. Appreciating the worst. A terrible injury was a catalyst for a new career and turned out to be a big positive in her life. Reverse Culture Shock. It is rarely spoken about, but Abby helps those who struggle with returning home from living abroad. GUEST INFO WEBSITE INSTAGRAM PODCAST - The Wanderlusters Mind FOLLOW GOAL TRAVELER'S EXPAT JOURNEY: YOUTUBE
Today on episode 44 we will be breaking down the biggest misconceptions about travel as we tally all of 2018’s episodes and find the commonalities in our guest's answers revolving around danger, cost, planning, social media, and spirituality. stick around till the end as we share the news that has us going on our biggest adventure to date. the kind that will shape our lives and this brand. WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO THIS PODCAST No more excuses holding you back- We all want more adventure in our lives but many of these fears you have used as a reason not to Understanding the reality of it all. We call it the Instagram effect. Don’t get discouraged when on social media. Travel and adventure does not always appear as it seems. Inspiration by us being a living example . Dropping the biggest the news we have ever shared publicly. The type of news that changes our lives forever and is a true example of what it takes to Get Out And Live! GET MORE OF GOAL TRAVELER: FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM JOIN FACEBOOK COMMUNITY EMAIL US!
Today on episode 43 we will be speaking to Richard Tilney-Bassett with The Glass Passport Project. BIO: For the last 2 years 27-year-old photographer Richard Tilney-Bassett has been pursuing The Glass Passport Project: Traveling the world without cost by trading his work as a photographer for his essential living and travel needs. Trading in three alternative currencies - food, accommodation and transport - in a bid to reach every continent without needing to spend from his own pocket. Each host and project that provides these in exchange for the photography work needed is one in a series of ‘Trades’ that have so far led him to 16 countries across 5 continents, documenting it all as a series of photo essays on theglasspassport.com" WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO THIS PODCAST: Confidence to put a new hobby to use - Just because you haven’t mastered it doesn’t mean there isn’t a way to make it purposeful in your life. Understanding that bartering is not dead. The simple act of trade is possible and may be more worthwhile than you think. Motivation to attempt a daring project. Richards idea sounds impossible but he proves to us all that anything can happen with the right mindset and will to try. GUEST INFO WEBSITE INSTAGRAM GET MORE OF GOAL TRAVELER: FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM JOIN FACEBOOK COMMUNITY EMAIL US!
Today on episode 42 we will be speaking to David & Nadia from Saying Yes. BIO: David and Nadia are a couple of Digital Nomads constantly on the search for their next great adventure. For five years, they have traveled the traditional way, by hopping on a plane and flying to a new destination every single month, exploring new sights, and saying yes to new adventures. But in 2017, they decided that it was time to take the scenic route, and took to the roads in a 1969 VW Adventurewagen. They had one year of full-time van life and are now part-time van lifers (living in England) whilst planning a next huge adventure. WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO THIS PODCAST: Advice on purchasing a Van - David dives into the process they went through purchasing and designing their vintage VW van. What 1 year of van life looks like. The positive and negatives. We share the entire learning curve in experiencing a year of van life. Comparing van life in the states versus Europe. The many things to consider as to where your journey may start. Saying yes to life! We share about our brand similarities and how important it is for others to adapt to. GUEST INFO WEBSITE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM GET MORE OF GOAL TRAVELER: SIGN UP- GOAL CHALLENGE JOIN FACEBOOK COMMUNITY HAVE A QUESTION YOU WANT US TO ANSWER? ASK US HERE.
Today on episode 41 we will be speaking to Rachel Heller from Rachel’s Ruminations BIO: Rachel from Rachel’s Ruminations runs a travel blog focused on independent travel with an emphasis on cultural and historical sites. Rachel occasionally explores other topics such as parenting, education or current issues, often from an expatriate perspective. She lives in the northeast of the Netherlands, but came from Connecticut, USA originally. She has lived in the Netherlands long enough to feel like it’s home—most of the time. Her husband, Albert, is Dutch, which is why she is there and has two kids: a daughter who isn’t a kid anymore and is a graphic designer, and a son who’s at university in Scotland. Rachel’s day job is teaching English and American Studies at a teacher-training college, also leading teacher workshops and copy-writing too. What she especially loves to do, of course, is travel, and loves the combination of writing and traveling. WHAT YOU WILL GAIN FROM LISTENING TO THIS PODCAST: What it is like to travel solo in your 50’s- Rachel breaks down her experience of traveling alone, what fears she had to get over, and what rewards she has gained. Advice for how to start traveling solo. Rachel provides great tips and first steps to begin traveling alone. Life as a veteran expat. Rachel explains what 21 years of expat life looks like and what to expect if you plan to live abroad. MENTIONS: Our fave noise cancelling headphones! Sign Up For Hack The Pack Sign Up for AirBNB Join Hotwire GUEST INFO: WEBSITE FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TWITTER GET MORE OF GOAL TRAVELER: FREEBIE- HACK THE PACK JOIN FACEBOOK COMMUNITY HAVE A QUESTION YOU WANT US TO ANSWER? ASK US HERE.
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