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In this episode, FAQ is: What are the advantages and disadvantages of Venmo? Today's Destination is: Chennai Today's Misstep- Stolen sneakers in Acalpulco Travel Advice: Carry socks on the plane FAQ: What are the advantages and disadvantages of Venmo? Venmo, like any financial service, has both positive and negative aspects. The perception of whether Venmo is considered good or bad can vary based on individual preferences, needs, and experiences. Here are some factors to consider: On my trip, I had the opportunity to use Venmo in Turkey to pay for a hostel that did not accept credit cards. It worked smoothly. I've been using the app for several years, and here are the good and the not so good—first, the advantages. Convenience: Venmo is known for its ease of use, allowing users to send or receive money quickly through a mobile app. It has become famous for splitting bills, sharing expenses, and making small transactions among friends and family. Social Integration: Venmo incorporates a social feed that allows users to see and comment on their friends' transactions. This social aspect can make money transfers more engaging and interactive. Wide Acceptance: Many online and offline merchants accept Venmo as a payment method. This widespread acceptance can be convenient for users who want to make purchases or payments through the app. Security Features: Venmo has implemented security features, such as two-factor authentication and encryption, to help protect users' financial information. Free for Standard Transactions: Venmo generally doesn't charge fees for standard transactions when using a linked bank account or debit card. Disadvantages of Venmo: Privacy Concerns: The social feed feature on Venmo can lead to privacy concerns, as transactions are often visible to others by default. While you can adjust privacy settings, users should be cautious about sharing sensitive information. Fees for Certain Transactions: While standard transactions are usually free, Venmo charges fees for particular transactions, such as using a credit card or transferring funds to a linked bank account instantly. Limited Customer Support: Some users have reported challenges with Venmo's customer support, experiencing delays or difficulties in resolving issues. Not Ideal for Large Transactions: Venmo is designed for small, peer-to-peer transactions. Due to potential limitations and security concerns, it may not be the best option for large or business-related transactions. Risk of Scams: As with any digital payment platform, there is a risk of scams or fraudulent activities. Users should be vigilant and follow best practices to avoid scams. Whether Venmo is considered good or bad depends on individual preferences, needs, and how well the platform aligns with a user's expectations and usage patterns. Today's destination: Chennai, India My first visit to India was to Chennai, formerly Madras, which was my first city in the southeast part of the country. I flew from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Chennai. Air Asia Airlines was my carrier. I came via Kuala Lumpur.    My first thought, arriving at midnight, was that I didn't want to get ripped off by the taxi driver. That happened. The driver promised it was him, threw my bag in the trunk, and closed it. I was not stuck. He left the car as soon as the vehicle left the airport. Another driver, shoeless, jumped in to take me to my hotel. This driver had no change. He said I needed to pay him in cash and could not refund or change any bills. Fortunately, my hotel was able to step in and help me. I paid him from my hotel bill, so they added the charges to my account. I had cash, but all 2000 rupee note bills were worth about $25.00 each. No one seemed to be using this denomination anymore. The country has stopped using this currency. I was swindled in Vietnam, too, because they would have known this.   https://www.forbes.com/advisor/in/personal-finance/why-has-rbi-withdrawn-2000-rupee-note/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_500-rupee_note What are some other things to do? Explore Fort St. George: Visit Fort St. George, the oldest British-built fortress in India. You'll find the St. Mary's Church and the Fort Museum inside the fort, showcasing the city's colonial history. Shopping at T Nagar: T Nagar is a bustling shopping district where you can find a variety of traditional silk sarees, jewelry, and other handicrafts. It's a good place to experience the vibrant local market scene. Attend a dance Performance: Chennai is famous for its classical dance form, Bharatanatyam. baa·ruh·taa·naa·tee·uhm Check out local schedules for dance performances and enjoy this beautiful art form. Try South Indian Cuisine: Indulge in the delicious South Indian cuisine. Try traditional dishes like dosa, idli, sambar, and coffee at local eateries. I especially liked the dosa, but not the spices on it. I had my peanut butter when I could not eat the chili spices. While exploring Chennai, it's essential to prioritize your safety. Stick to well-lit and populated areas, use reliable transportation options, and be cautious of your surroundings.    Today's Misstep- Stolen sneakers in Acalpulco   Today's Travel Advice: Walking contributes to heart health, weight management, and mental health. Ask the Mission Walker, Edie Littlefield Sundby. She walked more than anyone I know after being diagnosed with cancer.   Walking is not a cure for illnesses, but it can contribute to overall health and well-being, potentially reducing the risk of certain diseases and improving various aspects of physical and mental health. Regular physical activity, such as walking, is associated with several health benefits. 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In this episode, I walk with Edie Littlefield Sundby about her pilgrimage experiences along the El Camino Real de las Californias mission trail and her book The Mission Walker. Edie has undergone dozens of rounds of chemo and several surgeries as part of treatment for stage 4 cancer. We discuss life, adventure, and the healing power of walking. 

Edie Littlefield Sundby has been a great friend to Slow Baja. Since I originally aired my conversation with her in July of last year, she has introduced me to many of her Baja community. A few have been interviewed on Slow Baja already, and I hope to record with the rest as time and travel allows. When a family member was headed to the hospital for major surgery, I turned to Edie for advice. She had the answer, and her relentless positivity was deeply appreciated. The surgery went well. With a little time to to recover life will be back to normal, and I should be back in Slow Baja soon. Enjoy this enlightening conversation with my friend Edie Littlefield Sundby. My guest, Edie Littlefield Sundby, was arrogantly healthy when she received word that she had stage-four gallbladder cancer. The doctors gave her three months to live. "I had to kill cancer before it killed me," Sundby said. Seventy-nine rounds of chemotherapy, five-and-a-half years, and four radical surgeries later, she was in remission. The battle took half of her liver, ten inches of colon, two inches of her stomach, part of her throat, and all of her right lung. Amazingly, her spirit was intact! While driving up highway 101 to Stanford Hospital for surgery, she noticed the Mission bells denoting the El Camino Real. "I had this obsession to hug them, to follow them, I had to walk the old California Mission Trail. I had to walk all 21 Missions, saying a prayer of thanksgiving at each one." On a cold, rainy day in February of 2013 -six months after losing her right lung, she started walking from Mission San Diego to Sonoma. Fifty-five days and 800 miles later, she made it. "When I got to Sonoma, I was soaring; I did not want to stop!" In 2015, when cancer returned, and she knew it would, she reflected on how happy the walk to Sonoma had made her. In an instant, she decided to walk all the Missions in Baja. "It was wonderful to have that to look forward to; I had another walk; I had a mission I had something larger (to focus on) than what was going on inside of me." Through the internet, she found the guide and outfitter Trudi Angel in Loreto. "I had the promise of a burro for ten days and a vaquero for five days; that was good enough for me." She walked across the border to Tijuana and boarded a flight to Loreto, Mexico. Listen to the podcast here Visit The Mission Walker website here Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook

Episode Transcript: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZyFhSn6VymbpAEZI8HzhSjIVC5XE2bQL/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZyFhSn6VymbpAEZI8HzhSjIVC5XE2bQL/view?usp=sharing) We present this episode in memory of Stefanie Ann Cronin (Agent Cronin), beloved WWT family member since the beginning of our journey 8 years ago. Stefanie lost her battle with cancer this year, taken from us far too soon. We hold her dearly in our hearts. In 2007 Edie Littlefield Sundby was diagnosed with stage-4 cancer of the gallbladder, and was told she only had 3 months to live. Determined to remain resilient, she has become the first person to walk the 1,600 mile El Camino Real de las Californias mission trail, after losing most of her right-lung. Edie credits walking with saving her life. In today's episode Edie relays her incredible journey; from growing up in rural Oklahoma as the youngest of 12, wearing dresses her mother made out of flour sacks, to being a sales executive at IBM and tech entrepreneur, to author of her 2017 memoir published by HarperCollins; The Mission Walker. Edie and Lisa Mae Brunson - host of the Podcast and founder of Wonder Women Tech - connect on the deepest of levels as they discuss the effects of cancer, the importance of vulnerability, and what it means to be resilient on the path to life. Today's pioneering woman is Georgia O'Keeffe. Georgia O'Keeffe was a 20th century American painter and pioneer of American modernism. Best known for her canvases depicting flowers, skyscrapers, animal skulls, and Southwestern landscapes. Please be sure to Like, Rate, Comment, and Share this and all our podcast episodes! You can connect with @wonderwomentech on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Linked In! Sound Engineering and Music by Carleigh Strange Art Work By Jessenia Hernandez - @sen.i.a on Instagram

Edie Littlefield Sundby was arrogantly healthy when she received word that she had stage-four gallbladder cancer. The doctors gave her three months to live. "I had to kill cancer before it killed me," Sundby said. Seventy-nine rounds of chemotherapy, five-and-a-half years, and four radical surgeries later, she was in remission. The battle took half of her liver, ten inches of colon, two inches of her stomach, part of her throat, and all of her right lung. Amazingly, her spirit was intact! While driving up highway 101 to Stanford Hospital for surgery, she noticed the Mission bells denoting the El Camino Real. "I had this obsession to hug them, to follow them, I had to walk the old California Mission Trail. I had to walk all 21 Missions, saying a prayer of thanksgiving at each one." On a cold, rainy day in February 2013 -six months after losing her right lung, she started walking from Mission San Diego to Sonoma. Fifty-five days and 800 miles later, she made it. "When I got to Sonoma, I was soaring; I did not want to stop!" In 2015, when cancer returned, and she knew it would, she reflected on how happy the walk to Sonoma had made her. In an instant, she decided to walk all the Missions in Baja. "It was wonderful to have that to look forward to; I had another walk; I had a mission I had something larger (to focus on) than what was going on inside of me." Through the internet, she found guide and outfitter Trudi Angel in Loreto. "I had the promise of a burro for ten days and a vaquero for five days, that was good enough for me." She walked across the border to Tijuana and boarded a flight to Loreto, Mexico. Tune in for the rest of this inspirational story. Visit The Mission Walker website here Follow The Mission Walker on Facebook

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Gerard, along with nursing students Samantha Scalese and Tiffany Yu, continue their interview with Edie Littlefield Sundby, about her book, “The Mission Walker: I Was Given 3 Months to Live.” Edie’s remarkable story began with her determination to beat cancer, and it continued with intense research as she took action. After losing a lung, her gallbladder, and 60% of her liver to stage 4 cancer, Edie continues to defy odds. During this discussion, we revisit Edie’s inspirational and powerful journey, which began with her cancer diagnosis. We alsoget to hear about her current treatment, and how her health is today

Dr. Jeanine Cook-Gerard, along with nursing students Samantha Scalese and Tiffany Yu, continue their interview with Edie Littlefield Sundby, about her book, “The Mission Walker: I Was Given 3 Months to Live.” Edie’s remarkable story began with her determination to beat cancer, and it continued with intense research as she took action. After losing a lung, her gallbladder, and 60% of her liver to stage 4 cancer, Edie continues to defy odds. During this discussion, we revisit Edie’s inspirational and powerful journey, which began with her cancer diagnosis. We alsoget to hear about her current treatment, and how her health is today

"Success leaves a blueprint." My friends success leaves a blueprint and we are lucky to have 10 amazing guests who shared their blueprint - trials, errors, challenges, wins, successes, joys - with us this season. Learning from their model, we will become more inspired in the way we lead our lives. I can't believe we get to hang out with these amazing friends. II’ll recap my favorite lessons, so you can be reminded and/or encouraged to go back to the episodes that are most relevant for you; so that you can live your most inspired life with a little help from our friends. SHOW NOTES: Ep. #45: SALLY HOGSHEAD, listen here. Sally typically shares her expertise on branding with major brands like Nike, Ikea and Target. On this episode, she helps us identify our best qualities, and those of our businesses, so we can better connect with others and live inspired. You'll love the simple Fascination Quiz she shares so you can dig deeper after the episode. Sally also told a story she doesn't often share, during which she said, "My dad gave me life and then 10 years later, he gave it back to me." You'll understand more about what she meant by the quote and what it means to each of us when you listen. Ep. #46 DENNIS GILLAN, listen here. This was a special episode for Suicide Prevention Month and one of the most emotional, yet joy-filled and humorous ones, we've had. Dennis has been to the darkest places and yet come back out to show us how we can live in the light. Dennis committed his life to reducing the number of completed suicides and removing the stigma around mental health after losing his two brothers to suicide. His story helps us break down the stigma around mental health and better care for ourselves, those we love and those in the wake of suicide already. Ep. #47 DANIEL SILVERSTEIN - listen here. So many of us are experts at identifying what is wrong in the world, aren’t we? On this episode we were joined by a guest who didn't just identify what was wrong in his industry, he created a solution to the problem… and built an inspired business around it. Daniel Silverstein will inspire you to look at your challenges as opportunities to make a bigger impact. My favorite quote was: "Why NOT me?" Why can't I be the change needed in my industry, neighborhood, family. Ep. #48 MARK SANBORN - listen here. “It was out of abject failure that I learned to professionally speak.” This was astounding to hear Mark Sanborn say as he hero of mine, giant in the speaking industry and author of the much loved The Fred Factor and just released The Potential Principle. Hang out with us to realize the truth in one of his popular quotes, "We enjoy our successes but learn more from our setbacks.” Ep. #49 DINA DWYER-OWENS - listen here. Dina is a new friend that I met through Rory Vaden, a self-discipline expert who joined us in Season 2 on episode 3x. Rory rocked. When he said "You gotta meet Dina" I was ALL IN. Dina is co-chairwoman of Dwyer Group, has 3,000 franchisees across North America and appeared on the CBS hit Undercover Boss. She runs her business by focusing on clients, employees and a clear core value system. Learn how to apply this 3-part focus in your life so you can live and work inspired, too. Ep. #50 CURT STEINHORST - listen here. Ready to learn hacks to save your attention for things that REALLY matter? Did you know that: Every 6 minutes people check their phones. Married adults spend more time online than with their spouse. People spend 1 – 4 hours loafing on the internet during a work day. Wow — it’s easy to see the problem!  Curt explains the solutions he shares in his new book Can I Have Your Attention? so you can live inspired in this tech-centered world. Ep. #51 EDIE LITTLEFIELD SUNDBY - listen here. On this episode we went on an amazing journey, spanning the 1,600 miles of the El Camino Real "Mission" trail from Mexico to California. Better than the journey we took was the guide who led us. Edie Littlefield Sundby is know as "the mission walker" and her mantra is "while alive, live." Edie took a devastating cancer diagnosis and turned it into an opportunity to follow her dreams and look at every day as a "bonus". This episode is for anyone touched by illness. Edie's spirit will inspire you in ways you didn't know possible. Ep. #52 JOHN RUHLIN - listen here. "Are you sowing seeds for 50-year relationships or 5-minute relationships?” John Ruhlin will help you better understand this question and the importance of how you answer it. He teaches generosity as a competitive advantage in business for clients like NASCAR and the Miami Dolphins and is the author of Giftology. Join us to learn how to give more inspired gifts this year and always. Ep. #53 OZZIE SMITH - listen here. Join me and one of the St. Louis Cardinals players who signed baseballs for me when I was 9 and learning to write again after my fire. [Don't know the epic story? Listen to Ep. #32 to hear how Hall of Fame Cardinals Announcer Jack Buck changed my life + rallied the entire Cardinals team to join in his effort.] Ozzie shared about being a hall of fame shortstop and man. This episode was so special to me we recorded a video of it, too. Ep. #54 Richard Bach - listen here. We ended the season with the legendary author of Jonathan Livingston Seagull - a book that spent 2 years on the New York Times bestseller list and one that many of our podcast guests have listed as their favorite book when asked in the Live Inspired 7 at the end of every episode. Richard's writing, embraced by millions since the 1970s, suggests we are born to fly, and, we are free.  Don't miss this epic interview with a man who doesn't often give interviews. It's an honor to have him on the show. Don't miss it.  ***  If you enjoyed today’s episode: Subscribe (automatically get new episodes), rate & review (help spread the word!) this podcast. I can’t wait to see you here next Thursday for the start of Season 6! Today is your day. Live Inspired. Live Inspired with John every day on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest and get his Monday Motivation email: www.JohnOLearyInspires.com/Monday-Morning 

It is needed, just about every day and you know what??? It's out there for all of us along with the fact that what we do in our lives can help & inspire others. Was driving home from an appointment today and I was listening to John O'Leary's podcast where he was interviewing this lady, Edie Littlefield Sundby and she shared her incredible story - listen to it here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/s5-ep-51-edie-littlefield-sundby/id1166682012?i=1000393397116&mt=2 For me - it was an emotional ride home listening to this as I just loved her passion in her voice and the stories she was sharing were really amazing and had tons of life lessons in them. I also shared a few quick thoughts about Jim Rohn - another example of inspiration. Check out this article here: https://www.success.com/article/rohn-why-personal-development-is-critical-to-success Having the understanding that self-improvement lasts a lifetime! It's ever easy, but let me tell you - it's so worth it!! Follow me on FB and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/coachtoexpectsuccess/ and at @coachtosuccess Would love to get some discussions going on this and any other topics that are out there.

"I'd rather die on a mule in Mexico then on a bed at home." Edie Littlefield Sundby had just mortgaged her home to start a new business when she received a diagnosis of stage 4 gallbladder cancer. After months of treatment, she decided she needed to take a walk to "pour out her overflowing emotions.” She set out on the impossible: Walking the entire 1,600 miles of El Camino Real "Mission" trail from Mexico to California. Edie trekked - dodging drug smugglers, rattlesnakes, mountain lions and scorpions - and concluded with a new perspective that allowed her to see every new day as a bonus. Walk for a moment with Edie and me to hear her amazing lessons on living life, even one with devastating challenges, inspired. NOTES: Look at every day as a bonus. Refuse to live a diminished life. Get a copy of Edie's newly released book The Mission Walker  What do you do when life throws a devastating challenge your way? When Edie was given a grim prognosis; she knew she had to do something extraordinary to continue living her best life. Her long walk allowed her to turn to God and inward. We all walk alone, together, in life. We have to have meaning in life… a purpose. One thing cancer teaches us is: Don’t Delay. There is an Indiana Jones moment in every life, where you realize you can’t go back… you have to go forward. Fear is not in the moment. Fear is in the mind. What will be… will be. All is well. All is well, ALWAYS. I’m uncertain when cancer will come back, but I have faith that when it does: All is well. When you realize we're all dying, you can finally start living. While alive, live.  Edie Littlefield Sundby's Live Inspired 7 1. What is the best book you’ve ever read? The Bible. Ecclesiastes to me helps with uncertainty. It reminds us while alive, live.  2. Tomorrow you discover your wealthy uncle shockingly dies at the age of 103; leaving you millions. What would you do with it? I'd have a Baskin Robbins ice cream with whip cream on top. Money doesn't change how we'd live. I'd buy a camper van! 3. Your house is on fire, all living things and people are out. You have the opportunity to run in and grab one item. What would it be? Not one thing. Nothing. Things are not what I hold in my heart.  4. You are sitting on a bench overlooking a gorgeous beach. You have the opportunity to have a long conversation with anyone living or dead. Who would it be? My mother. I believe in angels, I believe in saints. I believe my mother was an angel and a saint. 5. What is the best advice you’ve ever received? It is advice from my heart, Ecclesiastes, my mother..."While Alive Live." 6. Looking back, what advice would you give yourself at age 20? All is well. All is well.  7. It’s been said that all great people can have their lives summed up in one sentence. How do you want yours to read?When she was alive, she lived.  ***  If you enjoyed today’s episode: Subscribe (automatically get new episodes), rate & review (help spread the word!) this podcast wherever you get your podcasts. I can’t wait to see you here next Thursday! Today is your day. Live Inspired. Live Inspired with John everyday on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest and get his Monday Motivation email: www.JohnOLearyInspires.com/Monday-Morning 

What would you do if you were faced with a grim cancer diagnosis? Listen to Edie Sundby's true story, in her words, "...not about avoiding death, but living life.”

- Jen is broadcasting live from the eclipse! As she tries not to die of heat stroke, she calls Heather Schieder to hear how eclipse watching is going on her end. Hilarity ensues. - Jen and Haley Stewart talk about the radical lifestyle choices Haley’s family has made. They explore the fears that stop many people, especially men, from making these kinds of changes in their own lives. - Jen has an unforgettable chat with Edie Littlefield Sundby, an tech executive who was diagnosed with stage IV cancer that had impacted eight of her organs. Edie defied the odds and went on to become the only person in history to complete the El Camino Real Mission Trail.

Movement is healing according to Edie Littlefield Sundby. So when she was diagnosed with stage 4 gallbladder cancer, Edie began to walk. Her journey became a pilgrimage. A long and hot one along the El Camino Real Mission Trail. First through California and then through Mexico, making her the first person since the 1770s to walk the sixteen-hundred-mile mission trail. But our interview with Edie starts at the beginning, her beginning. One of 12 children on an Oklahoma cotton farm, no electricity, working from an early age, then putting herself through college and moving up the ranks of tech companies and starting her own, she had nothing to prove when the cancer diagnosis came. A pilgrimage is often a journey to the past. Edie Littlefield Sunby hiked the El Camino Real Mission Trail as a way of dealing with her present. However as she took step after step of gratitude along her journey, she connected to many of her childhood lessons of grit, gratitude and God's provision. This sister interview gives us a peek into Edie's childhood on an Oklahoma cotton farm, her rise in the corporate tech world, and her pilgrimage of miles and miles through the desert with only one lung. We hear about the vaquero cowboys who guided her through the Mexican portion of the trail, how her husband could follow her progress through the desert, and why she felt compelled to take this journey. Truly a story like none other we've highlighted on the podcast, you will not want to miss Edie's tale of grit and healing. She is a woman of deep faith and strong character. Her determination to live paired with her acceptance of her diagnosis is inspiring.