Podcast appearances and mentions of heather thorkelson

Do you yearn to break free from your comfort zone and live an unconventional life? Dive into this compelling episode of our Growth Mindset podcast with Heather Thorkelson, a life coach turned polar expedition leader and entrepreneur. We delve into how she embraced the allure of the Arctic, found her balance between passion and profession, and how her journey can ignite your self-improvement and personal success.Whether you're an entrepreneur looking to spice up your journey, someone stuck in a career rut, or a self-improvement enthusiast eager to push your boundaries, this episode has something for you. Tune in to uncover how to apply Heather's lessons on your path to success. Embrace the idea of living beyond your comfort zone - because life is too short to live any other way.On the growth mindset podcast with Sam Webster Harris, we explore the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement. Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.Through a process of honest self-reflection of what is holding us back and what is driving us forward, we can lose the ego and build awareness of how to be the best we can be.- - -Sponsor - NetsuiteThe #1 business software.6 months without paying.https://netsuite.com/GROWTHMINDSET- - -Connect with Sam Webster Harris

What do the pharmaceutical industry and an icebreaker turned polar cruise vessel have in common? You're forgiven when your answer to this question is, “Absolutely nothing!”You would – however – be wrong. Because my guest today is the link between these two very different worlds.Entrepreneur in the polar expedition world Heather Thorkelson is an entrepreneur who runs a coaching company, a polar expedition company, and is part owner of a polar ship management company.While she was successful in the structured 9-5 world, she always hated the lack of agency and the arbitrary rules which led her to abandon that world for good in 2010.Since then she has built companies based around her values and made a concerted effort to live closer to nature.No plan BIn 2020 she put her experience of leaving the corporate world without a fixed plan for her future on paper in her book ‘No Plan B: A Handbook for Incurable Entrepreneurs and Other Rebellious Souls'.You know it's a good one when marketing guru Seth Godin gives it a blurb that says:“If you've realized that there is no cure for your desire to be an entrepreneur, Heather has a direct, honest and personal take on how to get from here to there... We each have a chance to make things better by making better things.”Heather BelievesHeather believes in dogs, cheese and foraging in the forest.She has lots of healthy, strong boundaries.She believes in kindness because kindness is everything.And — I'm glad I'm not the only one — she believes in swearing since it is, as she puts it, a creative outlet.Heather has worked in the polar expedition world for over a decade and has returned to Antartica more than 30 times.As the daughter of an airline pilot, Heather is a lifelong traveller and has lived long-term in 7 countries outside her passport country of Canada.She currently lives in rural Sweden with her husband and dog.

In this episode, I'm really excited to have as my guest, Heather Thorkelson, a Canadian dual business owner based in rural Sweden. She's spent the majority of her life living abroad since her family moved to Costa Rica when she was 14, which contributed to a wanderlust that lasts to this day. After working in corporate throughout her 20's, Heather took the leap into entrepreneurship. She's been a business consultant for incurable entrepreneurs since 2011, helping hundreds of small business owners grow livelihoods that honour their strengths and feed their bank accounts in equal measure. Heather is the owner of Twin Tracks Expeditions, a polar expedition company, where she also is a polar guide who has been in the Antarctic over 30 times. On top of that, she co-owns a polar ship management company. She's excited to share her expertise and experience to support a new wave of values-based entrepreneurs with her first book, No Plan B: A Handbook for Incurable Entrepreneurs and Other Rebellious Souls. In our conversation, Heather talked to me about: Why working on yourself first gives you clarity and purpose Treating ideas to try as a scientific project How entrepreneurship is a vehicle for change Listen to the podcast to learn more. https://innovabiz.co/heatherthorkelson (Show Notes and Blog) https://innovabiz.com.au/innovabuzz/ (The Podcasts)

My guest today, Heather Thorkelson, is an entrepreneur through and through. There's no going back to a 9-5 job for her. But, she's also been through a few failures and she's here to talk about what she's learned through her journey. Heather Thorkelson is a Canadian business coach and consultant living in rural Sweden. She has been living internationally for almost three decades and working as a coach for incurable entrepreneurs since 2010. She also owns a boutique polar travel agency - Twin Tracks Expeditions - as well as co-owns an arctic ship management company. Her first book, "No Plan B: A Handbook for Incurable Entrepreneurs and other Rebellious Souls" was published in October 2020 and is quickly becoming a go-to resource for business owners who can never go back to the 9-5. On this episode, you'll learn about why failure is essential for growth as well as... Heather's own relationship to failure How to deal with the negative voice in your head Heather's take on 'getting outside the comfort zone to succeed' Heather's ethical approach to marketing and much more... Heather's Resources Heather's Website Heather's Podcast Read the First Chapter of Heather's Book for Free Follow Heather On: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Sarah's Resources (FREE) Sarah's One Page Marketing Plan (FREE) Sarah Suggests Newsletter (FREE) The Gentle Business Manifesto (FREE) Gentle Confidence Mini-Course The Gentle Marketing Revolution Kickstarter Campaign The Gentle Business Circle The Gentle Business Revolution Authentic & Fair Pricing Mini-Course Podcast Show Notes Email Sarah at sarah@sarahsantacroce.com Thanks for listening! After you listen, check out The Gentle Business Manifesto, an invitation to belong to a movement of people who do business the gentle way and disrupt the current marketing paradigm. You can download it for free at thegentlebusinessrevolution.com. There's no opt-in. Just an instant download. Are you enjoying the podcast?  The Gentle Business Revolution show is listener-supported—I'd love for you to become an active supporter of the show and join the Gentle Business Circle. You will be invited to a private monthly Q&A call with me and fellow Gentle Marketers -  a safe zone to hang out with like-minded conscious entrepreneurs and help each other build our business and grow our impact.  — I'd love for you to join us! Learn more at sarahsantacroce.com/circle Don't forget to subscribe to the show on iTunes or on Android to get notified for all my future shows and why not sign up for my weekly(ish) "Sarah Suggests Saturdays", a round-up of best practices, tools I use, books I read, podcasts, and other resources. Raise your hand and join the Gentle Business Revolution. Warmly, Sarah

Heather Thorkelson supports both digital and brick-and-mortar businesses who want to be both profitable and sustainable without selling their soul or doing things that feel sleazy. She also works with folks who have spent most of their career in the corporate world and are more than ready to leverage their amazing skill set to do something different. Heather loves a good reinvention. She went through her own in 2010 and has never looked back. She’s been running a successful international coaching and consulting business since 2011 via the magic of the internet. She also owns a polar expedition company – and being at the helm involves lots of capital, the hiring of entire ships, staffing, remote management, and strategic decisions in a market that can sometimes throw you a massive curveball (hello covid!). Plus, Heather then went ahead and co-founded a polar ship management company with partners in Norway!

I first heard the term Slow Business when my friend Heather Thorkelson (https://heatherthorkelson.com/) posted about her experience attending a business retreat in Norway called Slow Business Adventure. It sounded right up my alley and I was quickly introduced to one of the women behind the event Torill Wilhelmsen, and booked my ticket right away. Sadly COVID derailed the event in 2020, but it gave me language for how I approach my business now. After burning out hard in 2016 after constantly chasing carrots in my previous business, I knew I needed a different more sustainable approach. In this episode, I share what I've discovered along the way and why I'm such a fan of "going slow to go fast." Links: Slow Business Adventure: https://www.slowbusinessadventure.com/

In this week’s episode I chat with Heather Thorkelson. Heather’s TCK upbringing was unusual in that as well as growing up in Canada and Costa Rica, her dad was a pilot so she travelled with him to unusual places such as rural Brazil from the age of 8. This gave her the courage to move to Japan and find out if she could manage on her own in such a foreign environment. Listen to see how that worked out and how she came to live in Sweden, where she currently resides https://heatherthorkelson.com/

With an overwhelming amount of information about travelling to Antarctica on the internet, it seems like an easy way to narrow down your options is to ask other people on the internet (in FB groups or Lonely Planet travel forums, etc) what they recommend based on their experience when travelling there. Today on the podcast we run through five reasons to avoid crowdsourcing your trip to Antarctica and what to do instead. 

This episode is a slight departure from our usual programming. Buckle up for a deep dive into a truly fascinating topic...Antarctic crime. Crimes which occur in Antarctica may be rare, but they are rife with drama and intrigue. In this episode, Heather Thorkelson and Lauren Farmer discuss the complicated legal background of investigating and prosecuting a crime on the white continent, where multiple countries can claim jurisdiction based on where the crime occurred and who was involved. Several psychological factors also contribute to these criminal acts, including isolation and boredom. Paired with alcoholism, which is a known problem on the continent, trouble ensues. Lauren and Heather take us on a wild journey through the most infamous cases, starting with an ice axe attack over a chess game in 1952 and finishing up in 2018 with an ongoing feud ending in a violent stabbing. HIGHLIGHTS 1:05 Heather offers an overview of crime in Antarctica including what types of crimes have been committed over time 2:15 The legal background is incredibly complicated when it comes to which country has jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute crimes 7:23 Several psychological factors contribute to crimes in Antarctica, including isolation and boredom 9:55 The first Antarctic crime reported in any detail was a fight over a chess game at Russia’s Vostok Station in 1959 12:55 The infamous arson case at Almirante Brown Station on the Antarctic Peninsula in 1984 16:36 In 1996, a chef at the USA’s McMurdo Station attacked a coworker with the claw end of a hammer. 21:10 The case of Rodney Marks, an astrophysicist at the Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station who died in 2000 under mysterious circumstances. 32:02 As recent as 2018, an ongoing feud results in a stabbing at Russia’s Bellingshausen Station on King George Island. 39:25 Lauren discusses the various types of crimes that may be committed during ship-based operations and the jurisdictional issues that arise

Heather Thorkelson is a Canadian business owner based in Sweden. After working in corporate throughout her 20's, Heather took the leap into entrepreneurship. She's been a business consultant for incurable entrepreneurs since 2011, helping hundreds of small business owners grow livelihoods that honour their strengths and feed their bank accounts in equal measure. At the same time, she feeds her own entrepreneurial drive through running a polar expedition company that specializes in boutique small ship expeditions in the Arctic and Antarctic. She's excited to share her expertise and experience to support a new wave of values-based entrepreneurs with her first book, No Plan B. https://heatherthorkelson.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/hallgeirg/message

Since 2010, Heather has lived and traveled all over the world while running two businesses (one of them a polar expedition company!). She joined me from her home base in rural Sweden to talk about getting over what other people think, building resilience, what it means to have “no Plan B” and why it matters, and more. Get a free chapter of Heather's book, No Plan B, at www.HeatherThorkelson.com/NoPlanB To join the conversation, connect with other current and aspiring nomads, and access additional resources for building and living your Nomadtopia, go to www.nomadtopia.com/radio.

When I was speaking to Heather Thorkelson the other day, in episode 4, we had a really interesting conversation about owning your sh*it when it comes to building a strong brand. We briefly touched on whether you should be mixing politics and branding and I really wanted to dig a little deeper on this because I think it's something a lot of people are struggling to navigate, and a lot of people think it's scary to start mixing politics into their brands.  I've been told time and time again, and you probably have too, never to mix politics and branding. Well, I disagree, and in this episode I tell you why.  Shownotes: https://petchy.co/shownotes/007/

This episode of the Just Boldly Go Podcast features Heather Thorkelson. She is an author, business consultant and mutli-passionate entrepreneur.  Head over to the show notes for more information about Jenna and her offerings. Also join Amanda Krill, a boldness coach and Chief Creative Officer at JustBoldlyGo.com as she works through her own challenges with living boldly, and her journey over the last fourteen years.

She's a Canadian dual entrepreneur and author living in rural Sweden. She's been traveling since she was in the womb (literally). Lover of dogs, cheese, cold places, and mossy forests.Website: heatherthorkelson.comIG: @heatherthorkelson FacebookLinkedInTwin Tracks Expeditions *Pre-order the Kindle version of her new book from Amazon here: http://bit.ly/noplanbbook Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heyheather)

Note: Apologies in advance for some volume ducking where we both speak at the same time – total rookie mistake on my behalf there. The episode is still too good to miss though! I'm really excited about today's episode, because it features my first guest! And what a guest to kick off with – you're all in for such a treat!  Heather Thorkelson is a business consultant for incurable entrepreneurs, she's helped hundreds of small business owners grow livelihoods that honour their strengths and feed their bank accounts. But get this: she also runs a polar expedition company. How cool is that?! To top it off, she's just about to publish her first book (I've read it, and trust me this one should go on your reading list!) I first met Heather in 2019, when she was one of the keynote speakers at the Slow Business Adventure. Her talk and her spin on entrepreneurship made such an impression on me, that she was right there at the top of my list of dream podcast guests – and now she's here! Shownotes: https://petchy.no/shownotes/004/ For those who want to connect with Heather, you can find her here: Website: https://heatherthorkelson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherthorkelson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherThorkelsonBusinessStrategist LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherthorkelson Her fabulous book: https://heatherthorkelson.com/noplanb

Heather Thorkelson är en mycket inspirerande person med en fantastisk historia. Efter att ha startat sitt bolag 2010 lever hon idag ett helt platsoberoende liv (hon kan bo var som helst) iom att hon byggt en digital business som fungerar oavsett var hon befinner sig. En dröm för många men inget hon har fått gratis. Hör hennes tankar om mod och entreprenörskap och få en inblick i ett av de bolag hon idag driver som tar människor till polarregionerna med närkontakt med isbjörnar.För livs/business-coaching hittar du Heather här. För polarresor hittar du hennes bolag Twintracksexpeditions här. Och hennes nya bok No Plan B kommer ut inom kort. Jag kan lova att den är ett måste för alla som driver bolag eller vill starta något eget!

Resilience is a learned behavior, friends. Yes, some people are BORN with it - but most people learn it. It's defined in the dictionary as the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness OR the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity.So I ask you this, Brave Listener, how resilient are you? How quickly do you recover when things go wrong? Do you have the ability to spring back into shape? Well, this week's episode is all about learning to be resilient. And it's a story of hope!Author, coach, and Arctic expedition guide (um, how cool is that!?), Heather Thorkelson joins us to talk about growing up wealthy but severely neglected. Neglect is not just for the underprivileged. This is a story about learned resilience and finding the strength you need from within.  AS Heather put is Most of our limitations are about how big we choose to dream.Join us for the Podcast Power Academy's LIVE Q&A session "So you want to start a podcast!" by registering here.Support The Brave Files on Patreon here.Share your thoughts, feedback and how you're choosing bravely by calling us at 312-646-0205DETAILED SHOW NOTES, TRANSCRIPTIONS AND LINKS CAN BE FOUND HERE.

Heather Thorkelson is a Canadian dual business owner living in rural Sweden. She runs a business consulting practice that helps small-to-medium business owners grow their bottom line without adding busy-work. She also runs a bespoke polar expedition company that takes discerning travelers on once-in-a-lifetime expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. But more than anything, Heather is an incurable entrepreneur. She feels deeply that our traditional work environment (the 9-5) goes against what humans need to be mentally healthy Heather Thorkelson is a successful serial entrepreneur, lifestyle business coach and consultant, founder of the Republic Of Freedom, and co-founder of Twin Tracks Expedition, a polar expedition company. She specializes in creating standout experiences where her clients embrace new adventures and become a better human being. After meeting her Swedish husband in Antarctica while on another project, they established a home base in Sweden and run their companies from wherever they choose to be. Suffice to say that Heather has had the opportunity to see the world through a different lens. ABOUT THE HOST My name is Sam Harris. I am a British entrepreneur, investor and explorer. From hitchhiking across Kazakstan to programming AI doctors I am always pushing myself in the spirit of curiosity and Growth. My background is in Biology and Psychology with a passion for improving the world and human behaviour. I have built and sold companies from an early age and love coming up with unique ways to make life more enjoyable and meaningful. Sam: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/samjamsnaps/) Quora (https://www.quora.com/profile/Sam-Harris-58) Twitter (https://twitter.com/samharristweets) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharris48/) Sam's blog - SamWebsterHarris.com (https://samwebsterharris.com/) Support the Show - Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/growthmindset) Top Tips: Having help does wonders Asking for help can be difficult. It can chip away at our pride, make us question our own abilities, sometimes create paralyzing anxiety, and yes, sometimes, to some people, make us appear weak. But it doesn’t have to. Because asking for help can also do something else — it can help us create better results. Confident people often ask others for help, not only because they’re secure enough to let it be known they need help but they know that trying to do everything themselves is not always the best use of their time, skills or energy and that it can leave them feeling overwhelmed and stressed and then they can’t do things properly. Confident people find someone who’s good at what they need to learn or get done and then ask for their help and guidance. They know that asking, ‘Can you help me?’ shows respect for the other person’s knowledge and abilities. Otherwise, they wouldn’t ask. Refusing to ask for help is counter-productive; you’re more likely to berate yourself when you can’t get it done well or on time, which only serves to knock your self-esteem and confidence further. Build a network Active networking is vital to career growth. Networking is all about building long-term relationships and a good reputation over time. It involves meeting and getting to know people who you can assist and who can potentially help you in return. Your network includes everyone from friends and family to work colleagues and members of groups to which you belong. The most obvious benefit of networking is to meet potential clients and/or generate referrals which you can then follow up on to hopefully add to your client base. Networking can also help you identify opportunities for partnerships, joint ventures, or new areas of expansion for your business. In addition to the potential of increasing your business you can often find solutions to your own business problems or needs by networking. Live life to the fullest No matter who a person is, what they are currently doing, how much money they have in the bank, and so on, everyone can start living life to the fullest. You just never know what may happen in the future, so taking advantage of the time you have now is very important. No one ever wants their life to flash before their eyes and wonder whether their life was meaningful or not, whether they had a good time, or whether they regret past decisions. Be open to new things and tackle your fears. When was the last time you did something new? So many people live inside their comfort zone when they actually need to branch out every now and then. Yes, stepping outside of your box can be tough, but what if it completely opened your eyes and changed your whole outlook on life? Wouldn’t that be amazing? If you want to learn how to live life to the fullest, this is something you need to do every now and then. You could even give yourself a goal to try something new each day, each week, or each month Subscribe! If you enjoyed the podcast please subscribe and rate it. And of course, share with your friends! Special Guest: Heather Thorkelson.

Few faces in the sub-Antarctic world are as familiar as that of Sarah Lurcock, South Georgia Heritage Trust's Director on South Georgia. Tireless in her management of the annual team that heads to Gryviken to manage the museum, the post office, and various goings-on in this remote outpost, Sarah is one of the strongest ambassadors for an island that so many love so dearly.   Photo by Heather Thorkelson   Many travellers recognize Sarah as the first local face they see upon arrival in South Georgia as she has spent years boarding expedition vessels and prepping visitors for their day visit to Grytviken.   Photo by Kerstin Langenberger   However, Sarah and her annually-rotating team are also largely responsible for the fundraising initiatives - largely from tourism vessels - that have paved the way for some groundbreaking projects to be completed in South Georgia.   Spending six months a year on South Georgia for over two decades, Sarah has truly dedicated her life to a place that many people only visit once in a lifetime and many more only dream of.   Listen to today's episode to hear Sarah's story and learn more about the future of South Georgia, the "pearl of the Antarctic".   HIGHLIGHTS 2:45 – The story of what drew Sarah to South Georgia in the first place about two decades ago   4:00 – Not too long ago, women weren’t allowed on the island   5:20 – How Sarah ended up as the Director of the South Georgia Heritage Trust on the island   8:50 – Good news! South Georgia now has a full-time curator at the museum   9:30 – Ever wanted to work on a remote, wildlife-packed island? Sarah spills the beans on how other seasonal positions on South Georgia get filled   11:35 – What day-to-day life is like in Grytviken when they're dealing with roughly 80 cruise ships per season (and growing)   15:40 – Is there anything that Sarah misses when she’s living off provisions during her 6 months on the island?   17:15 – What life was like on South Georgia in the pre-internet age   19:45 – How dependency on the internet is changing things, even in our most remote regions   21:00 – Sarah talks about the epic planning and execution involved in the Habitat Restoration Project which successfully eradicated rodents - invasive species - from the island   27:00 – All involved in the South Georgia Habitat Restoration project are now a resource for other similar, logistically challenging initiatives being attempted worldwide   29:00 – Sarah takes us through some of the different groundbreaking projects being undertaken on SG in order to preserve both her nature and her unique place in history   40:00 - The centenary of Shackleton's death is coming up soon and there are plans for a commemoration...   43:00 - What Sarah and her on-island team do with their precious little time off in this wild wonderland   LINKS The South Georgia Heritage Trust - https://www.sght.org/ Friends of South Georgia - http://www.fosgi.org/ Government of South Georgia - https://www.gov.gs/ South Georgia Heritage Trust Museum website - http://sgmuseum.gs/ UKAHT - https://www.ukaht.org/     AntArctic Stories is brought to you by Twin Tracks Expeditions - your experts in small-ship expedition cruises and unique adventures to the Arctic and Antarctica. We love sharing our insider knowledge to help you find your next polar adventure.   Find us on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/twintracks Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/twintracksexpeditions Our website - http://twintracksexpeditions.com

This week I’m talking with Heather Thorkelson, a spirited explorer. In this episode you’ll hear how Heather took months of deep work to discover what she wanted her future to look like. She also shares how her difficult childhood shaped her and her interesting career path that has taken her all over the world. We talk about why now is the best time to become an entrepreneur, how she has struggled with the decision whether or not to become a mother, and why women in midlife still need mentors.  You’ll also hear about her No Plan B philosophy for entrepreneurs, which she is turning into a book by the same title.   Heather Thorkelson is a Canadian dual business owner living in rural Sweden. She runs a business consulting practice that helps small-to-medium business owners grow their bottom line without adding busy-work. She also runs a bespoke polar expedition company that takes discerning travelers on once-in-a-lifetime expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic. But more than anything, Heather is an incurable entrepreneur.  If you are enjoying the show, I’d love it if you would share it with a friend. I am always looking for guests, so if you would like to be on the show, or if you’d like to nominate a friend, please let me know. The only requirements are that you are a woman or identify as one, are in your 40s, and would like to join in the conversation. Also, I if you have a book or article that resonates with you on compassion, friendship, aging, or women please send it my way. I’m also always looking for stories of women in their 40s and beyond doing hard things, pushing themselves, and celebrating achievements. You can email me at hello@fortiesstories.com and you can also find me on social media. I’m on Twitter and Instagram at _christymaguire. Thanks for tuning in!

This week special guest Heather Thorkelson and I chat about how she let go of FOMO to build two businesses. Heather is a Canadian dual business owner living in rural Sweden. She escaped the corporate world in 2010, opened up a small business strategy company, and after meeting her future husband in Antarctica in 2013, decided to open a polar expedition company in 2015. Heather is an incurable entrepreneur, keen to support like-minded business owners build sustainable businesses they love.

Join us on today's podcast as I have an intriguing conversation with Heather Thorkelson. What an amazing woman! Heather started her first online business in 2012 and moved from Canada to Peru. She didn't stop there! She was on a mission to live her best life. Heather has lived in more than 10 countries and currently lives in Sweden. She has multiple businesses now and she is thriving. Heather shares how she started her businesses and still managed to travel the world. I know that's everyone's dream, traveling the world and working at the same time. Well, you are in luck because Heather has amazing tips and advice for you today. Enjoy!

Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash Life is Short. Don’t Settle: What is the only thing of real value you can lose? Your life. Beyond that, we are already naked.  When you know you have nothing to lose, you can choose excellence. You don’t have to put up with bullshit. You have the power to change your circumstances. Don’t settle for anything less. Don’t place value on the judgement of others (they have bad taste anyway!). Life is too short to feel pigeonholed — there’s always a way out. Say what others are afraid to say. Fight to do and be better. What happens when you realize you have nothing to lose? You can see clearly that you have everything to gain. LINKS Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. The Roar of Freedom Navigating Your Way Out of The Matrix Republic of Freedom Radio is a podcast by Republic of Freedom. Recordings and design by Heather Thorkelson. Shownotes by Jesse and Editing by Steph from EDITAUDIO.  

Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash Is “Easy” Worth The Cost of Your Freedom?: The modern role of “employee” has made most of us lazy.  For most of recorded history you didn’t even have the option of applying for a job and receiving any sort of financial security — you had to have the initiative. Modern life has afforded us an easier option. We aren’t forced to take risks and distinguish ourselves. Is it really worth trading in self-determination because it’s easier to play into the matrix of modern employement? Are we being dulled down? LINKS Working for yourself feel like a slog? Here’s how to fix that Republic of Freedom Radio: No Plan B All Wisdom is Recycled Republic of Freedom Radio is a podcast by Republic of Freedom. Recordings and design by Heather Thorkelson. Shownotes by Jesse and Editing by Steph from EDITAUDIO.

Meet Heather Heather Thorkelson is a coach who works with entrepreneurs to grow their impact and visibility while growing their bottom line. She has been location independent for 7 years and runs her businesses from all over the world, including, on occasion, Antarctica. Heather is also the owner of Twin Tracks Expeditions, a polar expedition company. BUT THIS CONVERSATION, YOU GUYS. THIS CONVERSATION! TWO VICTORS HAVING COME THROUGH ABUSIVE CHILDHOODS THE BETTER FOR IT. Resilience, determination, a fuck-you attitude to the stuff that just doesn’t matter, learning to survive from an early age, the sweet relief that comes when you realize you’ve healed enough to allow someone else to have your back, and the amazing qualities we inherited from our abusers. Heather has an absolutely heartbreaking and fascinating backstory and I know so many of us can relate to having to literally raise ourselves because of our screwed up parents. So, so good. I can’t wait to hear your thoughts! IN HEATHER’S WORDS on people pleasing “So I, I’ve never been that way. I’m still very much not that way. I am unable to understand. I’m unable to actually properly empathize with people who, who people please, and especially the extreme ones that compromise themselves so much. I don’t get it because for me, life has always been about survival, so I have to put myself first. Sorry for everyone else, but like I have to put myself first because there’s no safety net, you know, there has never been a safety net.” and even more on people pleasing “…it’s not going to be a popular opinion, but whatever. I think we tend to look at people pleasers as sort of a little bit weak and the extreme people pleasers, we look at as a little bit pathetic because it feels like there’s something missing in them. Why do you have to run around making sure that everybody’s better before you are? That’s fucked up! You’ve got to change that narrative.” on putting yourself first for survival “…when you’re in that kind of fight or flight environment from as long as you can possibly remember, quite frankly, you don’t really give that much of a shit about anyone else, you know? I don’t mean to sound really harsh and nasty like I’m not, I’m, you know, I’m capable of nurturing. I have good relationships…” a recent conversation with her mom “I’m not going to say what you want to hear to make you feel better about the choices that you made. And some people might think that that’s really harsh, but I don’t think it’s harsh. My whole life got massively fucked because of the decisions that she made.” finding the silver linings “Most people don’t ever want to give any credit to their abusive parent. I’m totally happy to give him the credit for this. I got his brains and I got his sense of humor and like what the hell would I do without my brains?” And my very fave… The way that you become the victor of your own story is you write that story. It doesn’t matter what happened before. Everyday that you wake up, you are writing your story. It’s a work in progress. It’s not a done deal. You are not a victim.  You are not that person. You’re not! Whatever thing that happened to you, you are who you choose to be. When you wake up today and tomorrow and the next day and a year from now, you might look back on the first 30 years and go – well –  that was a giant cluster fuck but for the past year, God dammit, I have been doing an amazing job and I am super proud of who I am becoming. CONNECT WITH HEATHER Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twin Tracks Expeditions

How is your body like a startup? Approaching both with a self-directing mindset can help! There’s a great divide between conventional learning and manifesting change — how can we become our own best expert, and what does it mean to become discerning?   We’ve already talked about how the Law of Attraction is total BS. Ali Shapiro helps us deconstruct meritocracy as one example of how privilege can cloud opportunities to grow. Creator of Truce with Food, an “online coaching experience to create lasting food freedom,” and host of the podcast Insatiable, Ali talks about adult development and how changing our mindset and learning are different processes alltogther. In this episode, we discuss being comfortable with uncertainty and how authenticity changes. We talk about how certain lifestyles can dull the sense of self (looking at you, Corporate America!) by prioritizing group harmony over our own needs. What is the link between how we see food and how we understand ourselves? What are we really learning we’re constantly subjecting ourselves to confirmation bias? Change can get a bad rap, but when the dominant cultural narrative isn’t working, it’s more important than ever. LINKS Republic of Freedom Facebook AliShapiro.com Truce with Food Insatiable Podcast “Live the questions now” Subscribe and Rate us on Apple Podcasts Republic of Freedom Radio is a podcast by Republic of Freedom. Recordings and design by Heather Thorkelson. Shownotes by Jesse and Production by Steph from EDITAUDIO.  

Viv’s cute birthday fairytale cabin Don’t put jade eggs in your vagina Join our Nomad Feminist Book Club! It’s not just nomads: millennials and queers also love astrology Washington Post article about astrology instead of therapy We hear from Kayla Thanks to Christine for contributing your voice memo! The Wing - cool feminist co-working space in the States! Listen to Secret Feminist Agenda Women of colour get worse health care than white women Thanks to listener Abby for her thoughts! John Oliver’s church tax stunt The Guardian’s Why We Fell for Clean Eating Belle Gibson and Pete Evans, the Australian diet scammers Thanks Kyrie for weighing in! John Oliver’s climate science stunt Check out Heather Thorkelson’s podcast Carl Sagan’s pale blue dot quote Thanks Nicole for sharing your thoughts with us! Placebo effect study! Surgery placebo effect. Kids in a cancer ward, destroying the cancer cells - those kids did better with their treatment regimens Viv’s critical thinking toolkit Is there scientific evidence? Look for peer-reviewed studies Is it expensive? You could probably buy a book and get the same info? Who is selling it? Is it a white guru? Is it dogmatic? Do they have strict all-or-nothing rules? Special thanks to Kyrie, Christine, Nicole, Abby, and Kayla for sharing their thoughts with us and to Heather for letting us use a clip from her podcast. Thanks to our personal protective crystal Madame Gandhi for our amazing backing music, Yellow Sea. Don’t forget, you can support Nomad + Spice on Patreon for as little as $1: patreon.com/nomadandspice Please don’t forget to give us a 5 STAR rating in Apple Podcasts or tell a friend about us - it really helps new people to find the podcast! And don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE so you don’t miss a single episode.

Have you ever dreamed of traveling the world as a location-independent entrepreneur? Heather Thorkelson is a successful serial entrepreneur, lifestyle business coach and consultant, founder of the Republic Of Freedom, and co-founder of Twin Tracks Expedition, a polar expedition company. She specializes in creating standout experiences where her clients embrace new adventures and become a better human being. Prior to starting her first company in 2011, Heather worked all over the world in various capacities. Canadian born and without a Plan B, she left for Mexico at 23 to manage 15 staff as the English Director in a private school in the Mexican desert. Later she ventured to South Africa to build a complete social media platform for a HIV non-profit, and then went on to Vancouver where she ‘guided old rich cowboys' through an online auctioning process where they could buy a $3 million dollar crane in Dubai for their business. She was also a sales rep for a drug company for 7 long years, and points out that, thankfully, she could work from a home office. After meeting her Swedish husband in Antarctica while on another project, they established a home base in Sweden and run their companies from wherever they choose to be.   Suffice to say that Heather has had the opportunity to see the world through a different lens. In our conversation today, Heather shares with us a few of her entrepreneurial adventures, what she has learned along the way, and how she is changing the way people think about their lives and their role in leadership and business. We explore the biggest barriers to living a life you love, the power of leading from the periphery, and the use of storytelling and mythology in capturing the attention of your intended audience. Discover the freedom of building your business outside the Matrix! Tune in to hear Heather's first-hand experience and learn how you can live a life you love.     Key Takeaways The biggest things that hold people back are fear of change, fear of the unknown, and lack of confidence. Don't be afraid of not knowing. Just decide ‘I'm going to figure it out'. It's best to lead from the periphery. That way you're not expected to be perfect and people can relate to you on a peer to peer level. In order to be a good leader, you have to be a good follower. You have to be able to take direction and feedback. Check in every 3-4 months, to re-assess your role and position as a leader. The use of story and mythology is what creates resonance and people wanting to follow you. Storytelling about your life isn't about bragging, it's about bringing people along on your journey. One of the most important things you can do is take a stand for something. ‘I believe' statements are a great way of sharing who you are. Feel the fear and do it anyway. Find a relationship with your fear that works for YOU, not your fear. Connect With Heather Thorkelson Business Coaching and Consulting: www.heatherthorkelson.com  Republic of Freedom: www.republicoffreedom.com  Polar expeditions:  www.twintracksexpeditions.com

Here are a few of the big topics we talked about:   Kelly introduces Heather and asks her to share what visionary means to her. Heather shares what her favorite part of herself is. The ladies discuss how Heather has connected with her instincts, which was significantly impacted by Heather’s upbringing. At the age of 17, Heather had experienced what some people at that age cannot even fathom. The psychological requirements that put you in a good headspace. Heather shares her non-negotiable forms of self-care are. Asking for help is difficult for a lot of women, but especially so for Heather. Heather shares why. Heather’s first step in asking for help, began when she stopped being so dismissive of her husband trying to help her. Essentialism by Greg McCallen The busy work that is outside your zone of genius as an entrepreneur is an excellent form of procrastination. Freedom and its importance in Heather’s life. Heather shares how she keeps herself from falling prey to societal standards. How to start breaking free of the matrix, as Heather likes to call it. Heather shares what her Inner Voice is asking of her.   In Heather’s Voice: “I think a visionary is someone who both leads by example and also someone who is willing to look for the possibility in everything rather than just staying within the box, or as I like to call it “stay within the matrix.”   “I do things that people tell me can’t be done, and I don’t care. I trust my instincts. They haven’t led me astray yet, not wildly anyways.”   “What are the basic psychological requirements that put you in a good head space so that you can serve others from there.”   “My whole 30s have been an unfolding and learning how to listen to myself.”   “I had dumbed down so many of my senses that I realized when I started to relax on myself that colors started to seem more vibrant and what not.”   “Freedom to me, in the context of who I am in the society that I live in, is the ability to make choices I need to make in order to thrive in this life.”   “Anybody can do something extraordinary. It just takes seeing that possibility.”   Connect with Heather: Heather’s Website Republic of Freedom Instagram Facebook Twin Tracks Expeditions

Polar bears, icebergs, and rough seas are just part of a typical day for this week’s guest. With three businesses and an insatiable drive to work hard and live on her own terms, Heather Thorkelson is living life to the fullest and doing what would make most of us shake in our boots. Heather is the owner of a business consulting firm, a creative collective called the Republic of Freedom, and a polar expedition company called Twin Tracks Expeditions. Along with her dreamy husband (who she calls “The Viking”), and his twin brother, she operates massive expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica, while also running two online businesses. Join us for an exciting, and sometimes frightening, conversation about freedom, pushing boundaries, the beauty of seeing 20,000 penguins at once, and the joys of finding that sexy dream man you’ve imagined in your head. Heather will also recommend:   3 apps for simplifying your life and ensuring that your ideas are shared with the world 5 people to follow for professional motivation and a lot of laughter 3 books to help you push through your doubts and become the badass you are meant to be   Join us at www.girlskill.com/55 P. S. Sign up for the free, exclusive training from me on “The Lie of Female Success: How to Get Unstuck, Release Pressure & Stop Trying to Do It All” to find out: How to overcome the "Superwoman Syndrome" so you can start living in freedom, with ease, and owning your truth True feminine power and what you can do right now to begin feeling supported, stop pushing & controlling your life and men How to rediscover, embrace and cultivate feminine flow and become embodied so you can stop overthinking and start making decisions from the heart The essence of masculine/feminine polarity and how to attract and magnify the relationship you want And much more… Sign up at girlskill.com/webinar  

How can an email from a friend in the Mexican desert — swarming with danger, instability, and beauty — turn into the professional opportunity you never knew you needed?   Does it matter what the responsible thing is? Have you ever struggled with the idea that choosing the wrong path might lock you into something forever? Does it seem worth it to weigh the options between guaranteed security and a terrifying challenge? If you’re stuck trying to achieve personal growth, what you might be missing is the space to breathe.     Our work culture makes it difficult to find jobs that pay well, are challenging, and allow opportunity for growth. It’s easy to get roped into something you don’t really want to do. In this episode, we talk about navigating the forking road of choosing a career in an unfulfilling job market.  We discuss the power of having space to breathe, in developing confidence that comes from putting yourself in a situation where you don’t know what the fuck you’re doing, and using it as a chance to learn. Afterall, isn’t it amazing how when push comes to shove, we can really get shit done? Even if we don’t have all the answers at the end of the adventure, the chances we have to know ourselves better is absolutely priceless. LINKS Republic of Freedom Facebook Heather Thorkelson Why You Need To Do Sh** That Scares You Can You Lead a Meaningful Life Without Taking Any Risks? Subscribe and Rate us on Apple Podcasts Republic of Freedom Radio is a podcast by Republic of Freedom. Recordings and design by Heather Thorkelson. Shownotes by Jesse and Editing by Steph from EDITAUDIO.

  If you just want to get a message across, sometimes it’s okay to tell a little lie if it means somebody doesn’t get hurt. We know, it’s counterintuitive, right? In this episode, we interview Randi Buckley, life coach and creator of the workshop Healthy Boundaries for Kind People. Cultivating boundaries can be difficult if you’re the sort of person who worries about negative reactions. We discuss how it’s possible to navigate conflict with kindness — both inwardly and outwardly. In the same way you can channel your genius into a livelihood (like life coaching, for example!), you can tap into this same reservoir of experience in order to develop a strategy of conflict resolution. It’s not easy to reframe the conversation around setting boundaries. Traditional models don’t work for everyone, which is why we need to frame it around kindness. Sometimes, when things get tough, all you need to be your best self is a little inspiration from the mythology that created you. LINKS Republic of Freedom Facebook Heather Thorkelson Randi Buckley How Randi Buckley Created a Cohesive & Effective Business Model Subscribe and Rate us on Apple Podcasts Touch points for difficult decision making: Have you ever said the wrong thing to somebody you were fighting with? Do you ever find yourself afraid to verbalize struggles? Here’s the thing: There’s a wealth of potential hiding in your own genius, and there’s a way you can amplify it, draw on compassion, and search for resolutions through kindness. Republic of Freedom Radio is a podcast by Republic of Freedom. Recordings and design by Heather Thorkelson. Shownotes by Jesse and Production by Steph from EDITAUDIO.

Attention digital nomads----> If Heather isn't the most kickass person you've heard on a podcast... I don't believe you. There's something epic about being known as an Arctic explorer - being a known associate of penguins and polar bears, battling enormous blocks of ice, forging a path into (relatively) unknown lands on huge ships... In this episode, I ask Heather about how she got started and her journey to become an expert on the polar regions and a world traveler. I can't wait to have her on again to shoot the shit and talk about more of our journeys. I love this conversation because we get into the real grime of entrepreneurship, the low points, the fears, the sacrifice, and how to overcome adversity to achieve what you really want. Want to join Heather and I in Antarctica in 2022? It's awhile away but you can put a deposit down to go with us through 7in7 - it will be a digital nomad conference like no other. Apply here and make your deposi

Attention digital nomads----> If Heather isn't the most kickass person you've heard on a podcast... I don't believe you. There's something epic about being known as an Arctic explorer - being a known associate of penguins and polar bears, battling enormous blocks of ice, forging a path into (relatively) unknown lands on huge ships... In this episode, I ask Heather about how she got started and her journey to become an expert on the polar regions and a world traveler. I can't wait to have her on again to shoot the shit and talk about more of our journeys. I love this conversation because we get into the real grime of entrepreneurship, the low points, the fears, the sacrifice, and how to overcome adversity to achieve what you really want. Want to join Heather and I in Antarctica in 2022? It's awhile away but you can put a deposit down to go with us through 7in7 - it will be a digital nomad conference like no other. Apply here and make your deposi

This Part 2 of our nomad love series! If you haven’t already, make sure you listen to Part 1! This week, we’re interviewing Nicole Abramowski of Queer Women* Digital Nomads on her experience as a queer woman in the nomad space We also chatted to absolute powerhouse Heather Thorkelson of Republic of Freedom and Twin Tracks Expeditions about meeting her husband in Antarctica (!!) and how her location independent lifestyle allowed their relationship to happen. We also share our experiences (which, granted, have limited applicability to those finding love on the road - sorry) The New York Times article on co-living What’s your experience of finding love - or not! - on the road? Get in touch on hello@nomadandspice.com, or say hi on Twitter and Facebook, where you can also be part of our Nomad + Spice group! Don’t forget to send us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts and support our Patreon page to help support feminist critique of the nomad community!! The Nomad + Spice theme tune is Yellow Sea by megababe Madame Gandhi

  Am I a fraud?: What do Tina Fey, Tom Hanks, Neil Gaiman, Maya Angelou and Seth Godin have in common? Comparisonitis. You may have heard of this by it’s more common name, Imposter Syndrome. Imposter Syndrome: refers to high achieving individuals, marked by an inability to internalize their accomplishments and a persistent fear of being exposed as a fraud. It’s that tiny voice in your head telling you that you’re not an expert, that you can’t apply for that job or that you can’t charge that much. It can feel overwhelming at times, and very convincing. Even Seth Godin, the King of the Internet, has dealt with it! So if highly accomplished people are feeling like frauds, what hope do we have? On this week's episode, of Republic of Freedom Radio, we chat about the 7 strategies that work to kick comparisonitis. It’s up to us! Are we going to continue to let comparisionitis to take up critical headspace, or are we going to choose to tell it who’s boss? LINKS Seth Godin on Imposter Syndrome Republic of Freedom Comparisonitis Worksheet Subscribe and Rate us on iTunes Republic of Freedom Radio is a podcast by Republic of Freedom. Recordings and design by Heather Thorkelson. Shownotes and Editing by Steph from EDITAUDIO.

Live broadcast date: Friday, August 18, 2017. Pricing woes? Business Strategist Heather Thorkelson of Republic of Freedom drops some MAJOR knowledge on pricing.

Heather Thorkelson shares a captivating story about how saying, "No", (despite public opinion) changed her life. She gives coaching business owners plenty of ideas where to start saying, "No" in life and business. She also provides clear steps on how to get started. Enjoy the show! Links: Show sponsor - www.lifecoachoffice.com https://republicoffreedom.com/ http://instagram.com/repoffreedom https://www.facebook.com/republicoffreedom

Heather is a location-independent business strategist, certified life coach, occasional Antarctic expedition guide, and founder of the Republic of Freedom. She's an entirely self-made woman who knows fear, uncertainty, and adventure (plus a few languages) like the back of her hand. Get the 5 proven steps to rapidly grow your business, make a bigger impact, and achieve your First Million. Attend the next LIVE First Million Webinar  with international business coach JV Crum III.  Like this Podcast? Then get every episode delivered to YOU!  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Conscious Millionaire Podcast: With over 500 episodes and 10 Million Listeners in 176 countries, this is the podcast for business owners and coaches who want to grow their businesses, make a bigger impact, and ultimately achieve their First Million! JV interviews the top entrepreneurs, experts, authors, and coaches on how to get the right mindset, develop your business systems, and execute to achieve bigger results, faster!  

Heather is a location-independent business strategist, certified life coach, occasional Antarctic expedition guide, and founder of the Republic of Freedom. She’s an entirely self-made woman who knows fear, uncertainty, and adventure (plus a few languages) like the back of her hand. Get the 5 proven steps to rapidly grow your business, make a bigger impact, and achieve your First Million. Attend the next LIVE First Million Webinar  with international business coach JV Crum III.  Like this Podcast? Then get every episode delivered to YOU!  Subscribe in iTunes Please help spread the word. Subscribing and leaving a review helps other business owners and entrepreneurs find our podcast…and make their big difference. They will thank you for it.   Conscious Millionaire Podcast: With over 500 episodes and 10 Million Listeners in 176 countries, this is the podcast for business owners and coaches who want to grow their businesses, make a bigger impact, and ultimately achieve their First Million! JV interviews the top entrepreneurs, experts, authors, and coaches on how to get the right mindset, develop your business systems, and execute to achieve bigger results, faster!  

[Publisher needs to add a card at awesound.com/payments] Heather Thorkelson is the founder of Republic of Freedom, where she helps people find their version of freedom. She shares her adventures with us here. The Remote Podcast is for anyone looking to leave their office jobs in order to join the location independent movement. The podcast features in-depth and unfiltered one-on-one interviews with digital nomads. It gives you a behind-the-scenes look at what a location independent lifestyle is really like. Living a remote lifestyle is a choice. Through listening to each guest's story, you'll see that there are infinite ways in which you can live and work remotely. All you need is a computer, internet access, and plenty of hard work! Visit The Remote Lifestyle (theremotelifestyle.com) for more great content on location independence and digital nomadism.Click to view: show page on Awesound

For Life on Purpose Episode #21, my guests are Heather Thorkelson, a location-independent business strategist, certified life coach, occasional Antarctic expedition guide, and founder of the Republic of Freedom and Leah Kalamakis, a location-independent freelance web designer & developer and the founder of The Freelance To Freedom Project. Heather and Leah join me to discuss making the LEAP to self-employment and freelancing (which we've all three done); the joys and challenges of self-employment; and their helpful LEAP Guide, which includes "everything you need to know to start and grow your freelance business so you can quit your soul-sucking job and start living life on your own terms." About Heather: Despite seven years working for a pharmaceutical company that she’d rather forget, she left the golden handcuffs behind with no plan and still managed to do all kinds of grown-up things like buy a house and get a dog and travel the world while building an awesome passion-fueled business where she gets paid to help people. (She’s still in disbelief about that.) 43 countries traversed, 7 continents visited, and 7 countries inhabited outside of her homeland (Canada), Heather is an entirely self-made woman who knows fear, uncertainty, adventure, and personal responsibility (plus a few languages) like the back of her hand. She can often be heard waxing poetic over a craft beer, “It ain’t always easy, but it’s always worth it.” About Leah: She spent years in a corporate job because that’s what she was supposed to do, but was only thinking, “This is as good as it gets?” She decided to learn a new skill (web design) after discovering you don’t need a 4-year/$40k degree to do so, side-hustled to build her business and surpassed her corporate income 3 months after her LEAP. Along with running a rockin’ web design business, Leah now helps freelancers take their skills, escape their soul-sucking jobs and start living life on their terms. When she’s not hanging out online, you can find her eating popcorn, riding her scooter along the French coast, or taking le apèro on a terrace in Biarritz. To learn more about the LEAP Guide, visit: http://www.leapguidetofreelance.com To learn more about Heather, visit: http://heatherthorkelson.com To learn more about Leah, visit: http://freelancetofreedomproject.com

Business strategist Heather Thorkelson has built a location-independent business that gives her the freedom to stay in one place or to move on, and to switch things up based on what she needs at the time, whether it’s adventure or connection or time to unplug. Tune in to hear more about her inspiring approach to life, work, and building a business.

Heather Thorkelson calls herself an Architect of Freedom, working with others to carve their own path, conquer “comparisonitis,” and create successful, meaningful businesses that support their lives. In this episode of A Congruent Life, Heather shares stories about: developing resilience from living abroad at an early age, the danger of comparing ourselves to others, and […] The post ACL 050: Heather Thorkelson appeared first on A Congruent Life.