Travel Possibilities

Season 3 is all about travel jobs, but this term has several connotations. Travel jobs can move you to new places, they can be seasonal roles in cool places with an off season that allows you to travel freely, or they can be positions that require travel as part of the gig. There are so many possibilities out there so this season is meant to give you some ideas and inspiration if you want to travel more but feel like those two weeks of annual vacation are your only chance (they're not!) If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Register for the FREE job search strategy workshop on December 6 Join Remote Work and How to Find it Waitlist Want a resume audit? Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Join my Facebook Group Leave a Podcast Review or Rating

Season 2 of the Travel Possibilities Podcast, which was all about Remote Work, has come to a close. Season 3 will be here before you know it. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. In the meantime, catch up on all the great episodes over the past two seasons. There are some exciting things to come with this podcast and my business. One of which I mention in this episode. Career Break Bootcamp is becoming a membership which will make it the PERFECT companion whether you're considering a career break or your already months deep on your career break journey. Join the Waitlist for the Career Break Membership Links and Resources Join Remote Work and How to Find it Waitlist Want a resume audit? Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Join my Facebook Group Leave a Podcast Review or Rating

My guest today is, Rocky Trifari, a travel blogger and digital marketing professional operating a monetized travel blog known as ‘The Rocky Safari' that aims to empower introverted travelers with essential information that will help smooth the transition into experiencing solo travel as a long-term lifestyle. Rocky teaches a number of different strategies and techniques to help new solo travelers get started, but a few of his focus areas include finding remote jobs, monetizing profitable blogs, and learning how to make travel more affordable. In this episode we talk all about his desire to travel upon graduating college and how he managed to make it a reality while still paying student loans and not having a lot of money saved up. Want to learn more about Rocky? Rocky's Website If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Rocky (@rockytrifari) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Join Remote Work and How to Find it Waitlist Want a resume audit? Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Join my Facebook Group Leave a Podcast Review or Rating

My guest today is Jackie, a former teacher who left the classroom for a remote job in Edtech. She has always loved travel was traveling every school break. She always felt burnt out trying to fit in travel around work. She now works remotely for an Edtech company so she can travel wherever she wants whenever she wants. She shares her remote work journey on her blog and on social media to help other remote workers balance their career goals and passion for travel. Want to learn more about Jackie? Jackie's Website Jackie's Instagram Jackie's TikTok If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Jackie (@bonvoyagejackie) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Join Remote Work and How to Find it Waitlist Want a resume audit? Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Join my Facebook Group Leave a Podcast Review or Rating

My guest in this episode is Christa Knox. Having never left the US, in January of 2020 Christa packed her bags to travel for what was originally going to be six months. One pandemic, two and a half years, and 16 countries later, she has fallen in love with the world and has no plans on stopping. Christa's been working remotely for various software companies for over seven years and traveling internationally for 2.5 years. She works in client onboarding and support for a business to business (B2B) software company. Want to learn more about Christa? Christa's Instagram Christa's LinkedIn If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Christa (@christa.travels.further) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Join Remote Work and How to Find it Waitlist Want a resume audit? Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Join my Facebook Group Leave a Podcast Review or Rating

Erica Virvo Hackman is a community enthusiast, connector, and purposeful traveler. As an adult, Erica's lived in Qatar, rural Thailand, South Korea, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Zambia, and Costa Rica. Erica has been an integral part of Nomadic Matt's remote team since 2013. Since then she has spend large chunks of time working from Dubai, Qatar, Vietnam, Thailand, South Africa, Iceland, Germany, Jordan, and from a yoga retreat in Cambodia. In 2019, she helped create Nomadic Matt's community, The Nomadic Network (otherwise known as TNN). Two years ago, TNN was born. Today, there are over 13,000 people in our community empowering one another, making friends with other travel lovers, and learning how to travel cheaper, better, longer, and more. She has experience planning in-person and virtual events, working with volunteers, and building a thriving community. What she's most proud of, is seeing all of the friendships born out of this travel network. Want to check out some of what we discussed in this episode? Wifi Solution for your Travels Vietnam Guesthouse-Under the Coconut Tree VCU Qatar-Erica's University Costa Rica Sustainable Living Facility-Rancho Mastatal Nomadic Matt Website Nomadic Matt's Book How to Take a Career Break to Travel the World (my TNN Presentation) What It's Like to Teach English & Live in South Korea (another TNN presentation) Want to learn more about Erica and The Nomadic Network? TNN Website-Join and find events TNN Tours Erica's Instagram TNN Instagram If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Erica (@erica.hackman) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Join Remote Work and How to Find it Waitlist Want a resume audit? Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Join my Facebook Group Leave a Podcast Review or Rating

Carrie Knowles is an author, journalist, artist, and speaker. She is the author of 8 books; four novels and four nonfiction. She also pens a regular column for Psychology Today called "Shifting Forward: A Wanderer's Musings". Carrie was named the Piedmont Laureate for Short Fiction in 2014. Her short stories have won more than 25 awards, including the Village Advocate Fiction Contest, the Blumenthal Writers & Readers Series, the North Carolina Writers Network Fiction Syndication and Glimmer Train's Very Short Fiction Competition. She has been named a finalist in Glimmer Train competitions six times and was also a finalist in the Doris Betts Fiction Contest and received an honorable mention in the National Literary Awards. She has also traveled all of the world with her family, balancing exploration, motherhood, and writing. Want to learn more about Carrie? Carrie's Website Carrie's Facebook If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Join Remote Work and How to Find it Waitlist Want a resume audit? Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Join my Facebook Group Leave a Podcast Review or Rating

My guest today is Jash. She has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, but doesn't really use it! Since completing undergrad, she's been living abroad and traveling the world as a teacher. During 2020, she dedicated time to exploring and learning new skills so that she could figure out exactly what she wanted to do as a remote freelancer. In 2021 she made the transition into being a full time digital nomad. Jash loves slow traveling and fully immersing herself into another country which is why this lifestyle is a dream come true for her. Want to learn more about Jash? Jash's Website Jash's Instagram TikTok If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Jash (@iamjashley) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Join Remote Work and How to Find it Mini Course Want a resume audit? Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Join my Facebook Group Leave a Podcast Review or Rating

My guest today is Stephanie from Elleventurer. Stephanie is a female solo traveler. She's always loved to travel and has seen some of the world already but just on vacation. She now works remotely and is free to work from anywhere. She plans her stays for at least a month so she can get a glimpse at the real living experience. Until recently she only worked from Europe, but has since given up her home in the Netherlands and started working from North America: another continent and timezone! Want to learn more about Stephanie? Stephanie's Instagram TikTok If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Stephanie (@elleventurer) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Join Remote Work and How to Find it Mini Course Want a resume audit? Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Join my Facebook Group Leave a Podcast Review or Rating

My guest today is Sarah Firisen. Sarah is a passionate technologist. She works in sales for the RPA software company UiPath. Beyond her day job, she's very interested in how technology is changing the future of work and society and writes a regular column in the 3 Quarks Daily blog on the subject. She's also the co-author of the upcoming book, The Impromptu Game Plan and the co-host of the podcast on the same subject. In today's episode we talk all about Sarah's move to the Caribbean island of Grenada while still keeping her job! Want to learn more about Sarah? Sarah's website Sarah's Podcast If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Sarah (@sarahfirisen) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Join Remote Work and How to Find it Mini Course Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Join my Facebook Group Leave a Podcast Review or Rating

My guest today is Sonjia “Lioness” Mackey, a powerful and dynamic keynote speaker; two-time Amazon best-selling author; purpose-to-profit life coach; and mindset master (“IEat Fear for Breakfast!”). However, she is most proud of being a laptop freedompreneur and an epic escape artist! Sonjia escaped the corporate chains of mediocrity in May 2016 to live her dream as a location-independent global citizen and digital nomad – living, working, and playing anywhere her wanderlust takes her. To date, those desires have taken her to all 50 states and 79 countries across all 7 continents!Sonjia's career history includes more than 20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, working for Fortune Global “Top 10” companies Exxon Mobil and Royal Dutch Shell in various business functions such as internal auditing, financial analysis, risk management, contracting and procurement, and global supply management. Before embarking on her own entrepreneurial journey, Sonjia realized she needed location independence and took the scary leap to ask her employer if she could work remotely! She tells us all about it in today's episode! Want to learn more about Sonjia? Sonjia's Instagram Sonjia on Clubhouse If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Sonjia (@sonjiamackey) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Join Remote Work and How to Find it Mini Course Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Join my Facebook Group Leave a Podcast Review or Rating

My guest today is Kasey from KaseyMeetsWorld. Kasey is a full-time digital nomad, working remotely while traveling the world. She's been to 23 countries and also creates content to inspire other solo female travelers to see the world on a budget. In this episode Kasey shares all about the goal she set for herself: to become a digital nomad. She didn't stop until she found a job she loved that would support that lifestyle. Tune in for inspiration and tips! Want to learn more about Kasey? Kasey's Instagram TikTok If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Kasey (@KaseyMeetsWorld) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Join Remote Work and How to Find it Mini Course Want a resume audit? Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Join my Facebook Group Leave a Podcast Review or Rating

I very often hear, "I want a remote job BUT my background is in x, y, or z and I can't do that remotely." Trust me, if your goal is remote work, you can 100% find something with the skills you already have. If you need extra support with this, feel free to request a resume audit for just $27 or I offer 1:1 support and coaching. Visit my website for details. If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Join Remote Work and How to Find it Mini Course Resume Audit Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Join my Facebook Group Leave a Podcast Review or Rating

Many of us have the belief that more applications we submit, the more interviews we'll get. Honestly, it's a little backwards and I go more into detail in today's episode! If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Join Remote Work and How to Find it Mini Course Resume Audit Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Join my Facebook Group Leave a Podcast Review or Rating

Networking. The idea alone is enough to stop an introvert from even trying to find a job. I know because I've been there. BUT, I assure you this is the BEST way to find a job, remote or otherwise. And honestly, it's not that bad. I promise. We talk through some networking tips and tricks in today's episode. If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Join Remote Work and How to Find it Mini Course Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Join my Facebook Group Leave a Podcast Review or Rating

I so often hear that people want a remote job, but they tend to treat this job search like any other, using the usual players like Indeed and LinkedIn. It's a lot easier to get your job search started than you may think! If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources FREE Remote Work Resource Guide Join Remote Work and How to Find it Mini Course Waitlist Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Join my Facebook Group Leave a Podcast Review or Rating

Sometimes our societal conditioning kicks in hard and we believe the only way to work remotely is to find an employer who offers this kind of work and still work full-time, climbing that corporate ladder. That doesn't have to be the case. If you are seeking remote work to support your travel dreams, there are other options out there that will give you more flexibility and time freedom. In today's episode, we discuss two different categories of remote jobs and who may be best suited for each type. If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Join Remote Work and How to Find it Mini Course Waitlist Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Join my Facebook Group Leave a Podcast Review or Rating

If you are considering a remote job, you can't miss this episode. I see it time and time again. The biggest mistake that people make when seeking a remote job. I won't spoil it, you'll just have to listen! If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Join Remote Work and How to Find it Mini Course Waitlist Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Join my Facebook Group Leave a Podcast Review or Rating

In this episode, I continue my personal story from Season 1 and share all about the remote jobs I've held over the course of my travels. There were reasons they worked at the time and reasons I needed to move on from them. Remote jobs can be tricky in the sense that they seem ideal. Any job that is remote and allows you to travel sounds SO exciting, but that isn't reality. When the grandeur of landing the remote job wears off, you are stuck with a job that could potentially be unfulfilling if you didn't approach your job search mindfully (something we talk about at length in my upcoming course: Remote Work and How to Find It...join the waitlist below) If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Join Remote Work and How to Find it Mini Course Waitlist Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Join my Facebook Group Leave a Podcast Review or Rating

Welcome to Season 2 of the Travel Possibilities Podcast. This season is all about Remote Work, another way that will allow you to bring more travel into your life. This episode is a brief intro to the season. Enjoy! If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Join Remote Work and How to Find it Mini Course Waitlist Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Follow me on TikTok Join my Facebook Group Leave a Podcast Review or Rating

Thank you for being here for season 1 and making it great! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow me on Instagram for updates on Season 2 (coming in February!) And if you haven't left a review, please do so on Apple or leave a rating on Spotify!

This final interview episode of Season 1 is with Kayla MacArthur. Kayla was getting burned out from the stresses of her job and requested a 2 month leave which was granted! She went on an epic US road and ultimately decided travel needed to be a bigger part of her life. She explored several options, but tune in for the full story of what Kayla's life is like now! Want to learn more about Kayla? Kayla's Website Instagram If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Kayla (@kaylamacarthur) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Enroll in Career Break Bootcamp (Doors close Dec 23) Leave a Podcast Review

My guest today is Ricky Bhalla. He works in Financial Risk and Compliance. Ricky likes to feel passionate about everything he does, so upon no longer feeling excited in the business he was running, he made the decision to travel without many plans in place. He visited a travel agent, booked a ticket to South America two weeks later, and set out on a 12 month career break journey, ultimately returning home when the excitement of being on the road started to wane. Learn more about Ricky here: Instagram If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Ricky (@rickyerrrr) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

My guest today is Lerato Mogoatlhe. She is a travel writer and author of the pioneering travel memoir, Vagabond: wandering through Africa on faith. In this episode Lerato shares her story about how her 4 day trip to Accra, Ghana turned into a 3 month stint in West Africa and ultimately five years of living and traveling around the continent. Her stories and perspective are nothing short of incredible and inspiring. She also found herself faced with one of the biggest fears travelers have: no money. Lerato shares her positive outlook, her trust in strangers, and the way you need to open yourself up to the environment you're in. I know you will be just as delighted with this episode as I am! Want to learn more about Lerato? Lerato's Book: Vagabond (affiliate link which means I may earn a small commission upon purchase, at no extra cost to you) Lerato's Website Instagram Twitter TikTok If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Lerato (@MadamAfrika) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website FREE Career Break Webinar-12/15 or 12/16 Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

Ryan was a student in the beta round of my signature course, Career Break Bootcamp. His career break dream is finally coming to fruition at the end of this month and we talk all about it on this episode. Plus, he shares his insight on the course and the elements of accountability and community he found with the other founding members! If you want to learn more about taking a career break to travel the world, sign up for my FREE LIVE Training on December 15 or 16: travelshifters.com/webinar If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website FREE Career Break Webinar-12/15 or 12/16 Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

Sam wasn't always a full-time traveler and content creator. In fact, she worked in marketing for Canon and had those familiar feelings of wishing for more. After months and months of convincing her husband, they both left their jobs for several months of travel in Europe and South East Asia. An unfortunate accident that prevented Sam from going back to work at the end of the break was actual a blessing in disguise as she was able to monetize her blog and turn it into a full-time gig! This episode is packed with actionable travel and blogging tips! Want to learn more about Sam? Sam's Blog Instagram If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Sam (@findlovetravel) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website FREE Career Break Webinar-12/15 or 12/16 Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

Carmelita Tiu (aka Millie or Cat), is passionate about doing good in the world and raising her kids to become good adults. She's a podcaster, creative, lawyer, educator, spouse, and mom to two daughters. After receiving her art degree and law degree, she worked as an attorney at The Oprah Winfrey Show and OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network for several years, then pivoted to the design and advertising world for almost a decade before hitting pause and taking a career break. Though she's based in Chicago, she's currently looping around the U.S. with her family for the 2021-22 school year -- a bucket list dive into memory-making, hyperfocusing on the family, and pouring into passion projects. She's the producer and host of "Know Them, Be Them, Raise Them", a podcast to help mindful and growth-oriented moms of tween & teen girls stay informed and inspired. She's also roadschooling her daughters (with mixed results!) on this epic journey they're taking. Learn more about Cat here: Cat's Website Instagram Facebook Family Travel Instagram If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Cat (@knowberaisethem) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

Welcome to another fabulous interview episode with my guest Valery Parham. In 2018, Valery made one of her big dreams become a reality when she took a 6-month, solo, round the world trip. By following through with her plan and charting a path for herself even though the way was not always clear, she proved to herself that she can do ANYTHING she can dream and put into action. Now she continues to share her experience to empower and encourage others to dare to claim their dreams and take the necessary actions to live out those dreams. You can learn more about Valery here: Valery's website Valery's Blog If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Valery (@norisknoreward____) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

I am so excited to share my interview with my friend Kristina Sym. Her story is very relatable. She worked for the same company with the same routine for over 10 years. She felt the need for more. The difference in her story is that she took action. It felt scary, it felt uncomfortable, but her desire for exploration and adventure outweighed what her current lifestyle could offer. Kristina traveled around the world for a year, honing her photography skills while capturing the beauty and magic of the people, landscapes, and cultures she encountered. If you are look for a dose of positivity and inspiration that this is possible for you too, you can't miss this episode! You can learn more about Kristina here: Kristina's website Instagram If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Kristina (@kristina.sym) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

My guest today brings a unique angle to departing the workforce. Due to some medical news, Tony Copeland-Parker and his wife Catherine made the decision to retire early and make the most of their new found time. Since this decision 7 years ago, they have become nomads, traveled to 82 countries, and run at least half a marathon in 35 countries. Tony's story is super inspiring and motivating. You can learn more about Tony here: Tony's website Tony's Book (affiliate link which means I may earn a small commission upon purchase, at no extra cost to you) Instagram Twitter If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Tony (@Toncp55) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

Robin Finney's story is SO relatable! She had a great job and team, but there was something inside of her telling her there is more out there for her. She finally got clarity during a meditation retreat in 2017 and committed to making her travel dreams a reality! Nine months later she left her job of 11 years, sold her belongings, let go of her apartment, and bought a one-way ticket to Australia. Robin completely trusted in herself and this experience and knew that she needed to follow her heart and everything would work out. And it did! Robin solo traveled to 20 countries across 6 continents over a period of 18 months up until the pandemic shut everything down. She had picked up freelance work along the way and has since started her own business! You can learn more about Robin here: Robin's website Instagram Facebook LinkedIn If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Robin (@wanderingaunt) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

Today's episode is a unique one! I often hear people are nervous about a gap on their resume and they use that as an excuse not to take a break, pursue a passion, or go after their dreams. So. I decided to bring on my former manager, Carl. The man who hired me after my first career break. I hope this episode brings a unique view from a hiring manager's perspective. Did you have a takeaway moment from today's episode? Be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

Today I am excited to bring you a very special interview with my guest Katie Aune. Katie and I actually talk Career Breaks on a weekly basis over on clubhouse (Thursdays at 5pm Eastern). Katie took a chance to seize an opportunity to experience long term travel in a way that you simply cannot travel with a full-time job. Her itinerary is beyond intriguing (I will keep this mysterious) and ultimately she returned to a very fulfilling career. Another awesome example that you can have the career and the travel. There is nothing wrong with taking a break! You can learn more about Katie here: Katie's website Instagram Twitter Clubhouse If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Katie (@katieaune) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

My guest today is Jen Tenzer of the Soloist. Jen, like so many of us, became burnt out and checked out and resented going to work everyday as an investment banker. She decided to travel to clear her head and give herself space to figure out what her next career venture would be. A reset! That period of soul-searching sparked her to start a passion-driven business called The Soloist! You can learn more about Jen and The Soloist here: The Soloist Website The Soloist Instagram If you enjoyed today's episode and had an a-ha moment, be sure to tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Jen (@thesoloist.travel) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

Welcome to the first interview episode of the season! Today my guest is Karen Yates. Karen left her chemistry career of 20 years after she and her husband realized that they really wanted to spend more time with each other as well as with their two kids. What is a better way to spend time as a family than to decide to travel the world. This journey allowed them to find their passion, share their story, and start their business. To learn more about Karen and her business, use the following links: Inspire My Money Website Facebook LinkedIn If you learned something in today's episode, be sure to tag me @thetravelshifters on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word. Also, if you liked what you heard, please leave a review on Apple podcasts; it would mean a lot! See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

Ok, ok, so maybe you haven't even taken a career break yet, why are we thinking about going back to work? You can put yourself in an excellent position to re-enter the workforce by doing a few things before you even leave your current role. And even if you end up moving away from the corporate world after your break, it doesn't hurt to have yourself positioned in the best possible way for any and all opportunities! These tips can apply to any job search with a couple of career break specific notes (like should I put my career break on my resume?) If you learned something about returning to work after a career break, be sure to tag me @thetravelshifters on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word. Also, if you liked what you heard, please leave a review on Apple podcasts; it would mean a lot! See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

In the last episode, I shared that you don't want to plan everything down to a T when taking a long-term trip or a career break. So then how the heck do you budget? Today I share an overview of my budgeting technique that takes into consideration required expenses and leaves room for spontaneity. If you learned something about budgeting for a career break, be sure to tag me @thetravelshifters on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word. Also, if you liked what you heard, please leave a review on Apple podcasts; it would mean a lot! See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

Planning for a long-term trip or career break is completely different than planning for a vacation. It is entirely too time consuming plan every single day, not to mention, you're not sure how you'll feel by, say, month three, plus it's important to leave room for spontaneity. In this episode I give tips on how to think about the type of traveler you are and how to determine where to go. These are things that will impact budget. Knowing the type of traveler you are and being honest with yourself about it is key to a successful trip. There is no sense suffering night after night in a hostel dorm just to save money if you truly hate it. We plan so we can budget and save, so you can design your break on your terms! If you learned something about planning a career break, be sure to tag me @thetravelshifters on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word. Also, if you liked what you heard, please leave a review on Apple podcasts; it would mean a lot! See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

In today's episode I lay out an easy-to-follow plan to start saving money for your trip. In fact, this is great advice when saving for ANYTHING or simply to start taking control of your finances. The first step is to have an awareness of your money situation. If you don't know what is coming in and going out, how are you supposed to make a practical decision around how much to save and what to spend. I should also note, this episode is NOT about cutting out everything excess and avoiding fun until you leave on your trip. That is no way to live. Saving for something big like a career break is all about having awareness around your circumstances and making empowered decisions that help you meet your goal WHILE enjoying life. **I am not a financial advisor. I am simply making suggestions from my experience as a money savvy traveler** If you learned something about saving for a career break, be sure to tag me @thetravelshifters on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word. Also, if you liked what you heard, please leave a review on Apple podcasts; it would mean a lot! See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

This episode is the final part of a 5 part series of things you must consider before you even get into planning a career break. The best part of this series is that every step is related to your mindset. That means, you can start taking action TODAY! Part 5 is all about choosing a minimum length of time for your career break. It sounds simple, it sounds basic. It IS, but that doesn't make it easy. If you have completed Part 5 and picked a length, be sure to tag me @thetravelshifters on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word. Also, if you liked what you heard, please leave a review on Apple podcasts; it would mean a lot! See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

This episode is part 4 of a 5 part series of things you must consider before you even get into planning a career break. The best part of this series is that every step is related to your mindset. That means, you can start taking action TODAY! Part 4 is all about setting a date to make your career break a reality. It sounds simple, it sounds basic. It IS, but that doesn't make it easy. If you have completed Part 4 and picked a "go" date, be sure to take a screenshot of this episode and tag me @thetravelshifters on Instagram to share this episode with your community to spread the word. Also, if you liked what you heard, please leave a review on Apple podcasts; it would mean a lot! See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

This episode is part 3 of a 5 part series of things you must consider before you even get into planning a career break. The best part of this series is that every step is related to your mindset. That means, you can start taking action TODAY! Part 3 is all about setting a goal. It sounds simple, it sounds basic. It IS, but that doesn't make it easy. If you have completed Part 3 and determined your potential goal on the other side of your break, be sure to tag me @thetravelshifters on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word. Also, if you liked what you heard, please leave a review on Apple podcasts; it would mean a lot! See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

This episode is part 2 of a 5 part series of things you must consider before you even get into planning a career break. The best part of this series is that every step is related to your mindset. That means, you can start taking action TODAY! Part 2 is all about your why. It sounds simple, it sounds basic. It IS, but that doesn't make it easy. If you have completed Part 2 and determined your why on a deeper level, be sure to tag me @thetravelshifters on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word. Also, if you liked what you heard, please leave a review on Apple podcasts; it would mean a lot! See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

This episode is part 1 of a 5 part series of things you must consider before you even get into planning a career break. The best part of this series is that every step is related to your mindset. That means, you can start taking action TODAY! Part 1 is all about making the decision. It sounds simple, it sounds basic. It IS, but that doesn't make it easy. If you have completed Part 1 and made a decision(!!), be sure to tag me @thetravelshifters on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word.Also, if you liked what you heard, please leave a review on Apple podcasts; it would mean a lot! See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

We tend to receive what we focus on... In this episode we discuss the scarcity mindset vs. the abundance mindset. The corporate world tends to be dripping in scarcity so it is no wonder we carry that with us in everything we do. It serves the employer for us to believe that we are competing for raises and promotions as that motivates people to work harder, right? Scarcity also looks like money worries and believing we aren't good enough or that we would never be able to score another job if we leave the one we're in now. What if I told you money is renewable resource, that there is plenty to go around. And that having a job is simply evidence that you are capable of scoring another one. A lot of the fears and limiting beliefs surrounding taking a career break stem from our scarcity mindset, so in this episode we address it. We also discuss strategies for trying on an abundance mindset. If some of these fears around taking a career break resonated, be sure to tag me @thetravelshifters on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word. Also, if you liked what you heard, please leave a review on Apple podcasts; it would mean a lot! See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

In this episode we dig further into: What a career break actually is Why is it called a career break Who a career break may be good for And how to recognize a change may be in order in your working life If you're thinking about taking a career break or this episode made you think differently about your job, be sure to tag me @thetravelshifters on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word. Also, if you liked what you heard, please leave a review on Apple podcasts; it would mean a lot! See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

As the host of this podcast, I dedicated this episode to sharing my story with an emphasis on the two career breaks I have taken. I touch on: My background in Chemical and Biomolecular engineering My job in the oil field The burnout My exit My trip around the world My re-entry into the workforce and transition to a completely new industry My minor identity crisis and short-lived return to the world of engineering Career Break #2 At this point, I have experienced a very non-linear career. I have an unwavering belief that life is meant to be lived and the world is meant to be explored. My career breaks were the necessary stepping stones for me to rediscover myself and my passions and to open my eyes to the travel possibilities that are available in this world. Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December! Leave a Podcast Review

Welcome to the Travel Possibilities podcast! This podcast is all about ways to bring more travel into your lives. You don't have to settle for a job you don't love and maximize your vacation days to the best of your ability. I encourage you to open your mind and come along on this journey to learn about different possibilities and ways to bring more travel into your life. Chances are, some ideas will resonate with you and you'll feel inspired to make it a reality. On Season 1, we're talking all about Career Breaks! Links and Resources Visit my website Follow me on Instagram Join my Facebook Group Get on the waitlist for Career Break Bootcamp-Coming this December!

Welcome to the Travel Possibilities Podcast. I am your host, Cali O'Connor. I've gone from career burnout to taking multiple career breaks, scoring several remote jobs, and even starting my own business while traveling to over 80 countries. This podcast will provide actionable tips and motivational interviews to open your mind to the endless travel possibilities that are available to you. Each season will focus on a different topic so you can easily find the possibilities that interest you most depending on the current season of your life. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a new episode, season, or possibility! www.travelshifters.com