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Polly Letofsky left her home in Colorado and headed west across 4 continents and over 14,000 miles—by foot—to become the first woman to walk around the world.As an awareness campaign for breast cancer, strangers welcomed her into their homes. But it was never an easy road. Polly struggled with earthquakes, muggings, languages, even religious riots. The ultimate challenge came in the middle of Polly's journey when September 11 flung us all into a crossroads in world history and she found herself navigating a vastly changing world.Polly shares her story with humor and honest reflection, in this award-winning book, 3mph: The Adventures of One Woman's Walk Around the World.Polly has taken her book writing experience to a whole new level. After a bad experience with a publishing company, she took a deep dive into learning every aspect of the industry. Her goal… to protect authors from many of the same mistakes she made. Today she runs a very successful book publishing business with an award-winning team of editors, marketers, and designers.https://www.pollyletofsky.com/https://www.mywordpublishing.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/pollyletofsky/https://www.facebook.com/polly.letofsky.7*************************************************************Judy is the CEO & Founder of the Judy Carlson Financial Group. She helps her clients design, build, and implement fully integrated and coordinated financial plans from today through life expectancy and legacy.She is an Independent Fiduciary and Comprehensive Financial Planner who specializes in Wealth Decumulation Strategies. Judy is a CPA, Investment Advisor Representative, Life and Health Insurance Licensed, and Long-Term Care Certified.Judy's mission is to educate and empower her clients with an all-inclusive financial plan that encourages and motivates them to pursue their lifetime financial goals and dreams.Learn More: https://judycarlson.com/Investment Adviser Representative of and advisory services offered through Royal Fund Management, LLC, an SEC Registered Adviser.The Inspired Impact Podcasthttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/the-inspired-impact-podcast/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/the-inspired-impact-podcast-with-judy-carlson-interview-with-polly-letofsky-author-speaker-publishing-mama-and-owner-my-word-publishing

This World War 2 historical fiction book Private Cummings by Pete McGinty (purchase link– https://a.co/d/50uN4ig ) is not only a beautiful historical fiction, but deals with such issues as disfigurement, LGBTQ issues, and finding friendship against all odds.  Today I have Pete McGinty who I have on here to talk about his first novel, but he also has a vast career in marketing, branding, and advertising helping brands such as McDonald's Wendy's and White Castle and more! He also is an auto racing freelance photographer who has shot dozens of Indycar, NASCAR, and sportscar races! In this chapter of his life, he is now venturing into the storytelling and writing world. I am excited to talk today about his WWII historical fiction novel Private Cummings, which I am so bummed I only just received it yesterday, because I would have loved to have read it before now.  People/Companies we discussed:  Pete McGinty - https://www.petemcginty.com/ Polly Letofsky - https://www.mywordpublishing.com/our-team/polly-letofsky/ Victoria Wolf - https://wolfdesignandmarketing.com/ ------------------------------------ SHOW ME LOVE OVER AT PATREON -  https://patreon.com/authorsalcovepodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink BUY THE WRITING PROGRAM SCRIVENER - $60! Scrivener won't tell you how to write—it simply provides everything you need to start writing and keep writing. It is by far my personal favorite writing app! https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener-affiliate.html?fpr=angela46 BECOME A PROOFREADER/EDITOR! Guaranteed work as a proofreader/editor, if you pass the exam with an 80% or higher!!: https://give.knowadays.com/6DcL9W ------------------------------------ If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy my conversation with historical fiction writer Susan Furber author of The Essence of an Hour. https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vOJyxaxRIK2t50OLJLf5c?si=eQJy7mKmSKqli0zL3rUKPg If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on:   Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg [possible affiliate links above]

In this episode Polly Letofsky shares how to market your book and 5 ways not to. She is the founder of MyWordPublishing.com and author of "Buzz, Your Super Sticky Book Marketing Plan." Polly shares her journey from walking around the world to becoming an author and discusses the challenges she faced with hybrid and self-publishing. She emphasizes the importance of authors retaining creative control, sales, and distribution rights. Polly introduces her approach to individualized marketing plans, stressing the need for early marketing efforts and forming a supportive launch team. She offers practical advice on using review services, avoiding certain pitfalls like hiring PR agents or paying for ineffective advertising, and highlights the importance of researching successful authors' marketing strategies to refine one's own approach. Links Mentioned in Interview: Independent Watch Dog group: https://selfpublishingadvice.org/best-self-publishing-services/ You can visit her website My Word Publishing at https://www.mywordpublishing.com/ Her Book -- Buzz! Your Super Sticky Book Marketing Plan - https://amzn.to/3UwCwpl How to Bring Your Book to Life This Year: An Exploratory Guidebook on Writing and Self-Publishing - https://amzn.to/3u6KOsW ReadingDeals.com OnlineBookClub.com Link for people to download the free book marketing calendar: www.BookMarketingCalendar.com Link to learn the Options in Publishing: What you should know and what you should never put up with: www.Publishing101Class.com If you enjoyed this episode you might also enjoy my interview with Melanie Herschorn where we also discussed Marketing for your book with a focus on social media presence - https://open.spotify.com/episode/625w... If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on: Facebook:   / authorsalcove   Instagram:   / authorsalcovepodcast   Linked In:   / agnes-wolfe-20bb47288   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl... YouTube:    / @authorsalcove   [possible affiliate links above] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsalcove/message

Polly Letofsky gives new meaning to the phrase, “going for a walk.” At age 12 she had a big hairy idea to walk around the world and kept this a secret until her mid 30s, when she realized time was running out to get it done. Being a champion for breast cancer awareness and support, Polly embarked on a world tour that resulted in a lifetime of treasures. Her conversation with Michelle offers a tiny glimpse of her experience and a robust view of all that was earned and learned along the way.Connect with Polly:pollyletofsky.commywordpublishing.comCheck out Polly's book, 3mph, here.https://www.pollyletofsky.com/the-book/Connect with us:betterbeings.netIG: @be.a.better.beingMichelle: @betterbeingsusSasha: @sasha.patriciaYouTube: Michelle Zellner - Be A Better Being Podcast playlist

About PollyPolly Letofsky was 37 years old when she sold everything she owned, left her home in Colorado home and headed west – by foot – to become the first woman to walk around the world.  She walked across four continents, twenty-two countries, and over 14-thousand miles. Over her five years of walking and living one step out of her comfort zone every day, she developed a set of skills in goal setting, creating a clear vision, problem solving, adapting to culture, and team building. When she wrote her book about walking around the world and got ripped off in the publishing world, that launched her into taking those newly developed skills to start a new business -- My Word Publishing, a publishing model that interrupted the publishing world by helping authors professionally self-publish their books while maintaining 100% of all their rights. My Word Publishing has now grown into a publishing library of over 750 books, ten publishing consultants, 35 editors, and representing authors from 14 countries, and has just been submitted into the US Congressional Record recognizing their new publishing model that protects authors. So while her friends and peer group were climbing the corporate ladder, Polly stayed on point with the childhood dream to go discover the world in her own weird way -- alone, by foot -- and that lead her to a dream she didn't even know she had.Connect with PollyWebsite:https://www.mywordpublishing.com/Books:3mph: The Adventures of One Woman's Walk Around the World Social Media:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pollyletofsky/Order Erin's Book Today!book.erincuccio.comFinally, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and SHARE!  Make sure you don't miss a thing by subscribing on your favorite podcast platform and share so that all your friends can find us too! Connect with ErinIG @erincucciowww.erincuccio.comJoin my COMMUNITY Simply text LOVELY to 936.253.6555 or click HERE. You'll receive exclusive content right to your mobile device, and the best part is it's FREE.

Polly Letofsky is the author of the bestselling and award-winning book, "3 MPH: The Adventures of One Woman's Walk Around the World."  She is also the founder of My Word Publishing. She has worked with hundreds of authors to help them self-publish their books, and many of them have won awards and landed on bestseller lists.  On August 1, 1999, Polly Letofsky left her home in Vail, Colorado, and headed west. She traveled across 4 continents, 22 countries, and over 14,000 miles – by foot – to become the first woman to walk around the world.As an awareness campaign for breast cancer, survivors and well-wishers around the world came to walk with her. Every day strangers welcomed her into their homes and shared meals. The world had embraced her.Polly's GlobalWalk has been featured in over 2,000 newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations around the world, including Good Housekeeping, CNN International, The CBS Early Show, NBC's Your Total Health, and Fine Living Channel's Radical Sabbatical. A natural storyteller, since her return, Polly has been speaking to rapt audiences around the country. She richly details her journey with humor and honest reflection, the good times and the hardships. Sometimes serious, sometimes funny, always inspirational, Polly's inspiring keynote personifies the spirit of commitment and perseverance that will compel your audience to take on life's biggest challenges – one step at a time.Her book: https://www.pollyletofsky.com/the-book/ and find it on AmazonHer publishing company: https://www.mywordpublishing.com/Contact Polly at https://www.pollyletofsky.com/ Learn more at StephanieNelson.comDownload Stephanie's free ebook to cut your grocery bill in half--no coupons required!Follow us on Instagram @stephanie_nelson_cmFollow us on Facebook at CouponMom

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel like a great historical adventurer?  Today I am joined by Elise Wortley, a journalist on a mission to quite literally walk in the shoes of some of history's most fierce female explorers. After reading Alexandra David-Néel's book My Journey to Lhasa at age 16 (and again at 28), Elise was left with many questions about the trials and tribulations Alexandra must have faced being a female traveler in the early 1900s. In search of answers, she set off to India to follow in the author's footsteps, using only items that would have been available during the original journey - a Yak wool coat and wooden backpack. This trip has snowballed into multiple adventures sprinkled throughout the globe, tracing footprints from the past. If you love adventure, you will not want to miss this episode. Elise shares epic stories from her travels and describes exactly what it was like to travel without modern luxuries, important lessons she's learned from the journeys, actions she took to start her first journey, and so much more.  Which modern technology do you think would be the hardest to give up when traveling? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message. Don't forget that if you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 and get: Access To The Zero To Travel Podcast Archives (300+ amazing episodes and growing)  One Bonus Episode Per Month (Decided By YOU) + Exclusive Content You Can't Hear Anywhere Else  Ask Me (Jason) Your Burning Questions, and Get A Personal Answer!  All Episodes Ad-Free (From April 2021 Onward) Today's episode is brought to you by The North Face - providing athlete-tested Jackets that are proven to be highly insulated, warm, breathable & durable so you can focus on what matters. It's more than a jacket, it's a calling to get out and explore. Get yours today in stores or at www.thenorthface.com. This episode is also brought to you by US Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card, earn up to 6% cash back at selected stores. Visit https://usbank.com/shopper to get $250 Cashback after spending $2000 in the first 120 days of opening your account. We also proudly support the About the Journey podcast. Host Oneka Raymond takes you around North America to answer the question what does it mean to travel better? Search for About the Journey today wherever you get your podcasts! Tune In To Learn: Why do female adventures lack the same recognition as their male counterparts How Elise conducts research on history's forgotten female explorers The book that led Elise down the path of reliving adventures from the past How Elise came up with the inspiration for her first adventure The importance of bringing stories from the past back to life How to walk the walk and not just talk about it What it felt like to wear historical clothing during big treks & how others reacted Hacks for finding and creating old-school adventure gear Lessons from traveling without technology and how it will change your relationship with your phone Why adventure is for anyone and everyone Highlights from traveling through the Valley of The Assasins in Iran (Elise's most recent trip) Advice for anyone who is looking to do something different with their lives How Elise's projects help fund charities and what's next And so much more Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport The North Face, US Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Card, & About the Journey - Today's Sponsors Check out Woman with Altitude Learn more about Elise Get your copy of My Journey to Lhasa (the book that changed Elise's life) Follow Elise on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter Want More? Inspiring Female Adventurers Series: Around America And Beyond with Renata Chlumska  3 years Alone On Foot: An Interview With Sarah Marquis The Only Woman To Walk Around The World: Inspiring Female Adventurers Series with Polly Letofsky

What does it feel like to reach the end of an era? Well, you're about to find out.  Today's extra special episode is 6 years in the making and marks the end of Tom Turcich's (and his dog Savannah's) epic journey of 7 years walking across 6 continents. In this 3-part trilogy, you will hear from Tom at the ages of 26, 30, and 33 as he shares the unique experiences and challenges that could only come from years of traveling the world by foot.  As the 10th person (and first dog ever) to successfully walk around the world, Tom has a multitude of stories and insights that are bound to blow your mind, so you are not going to want to miss this episode. We talk about the pursuit and fulfillment of dreams, facing hardship, making sacrifices, testing limits, finding humanness, stamina, mindfulness, and so much more. What are your biggest takeaways from this epic travel trilogy? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message. Don't forget that if you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 and get: Access To The Zero To Travel Podcast Archives (300+ amazing episodes and growing)  One Bonus Episode Per Month (Decided By YOU) + Exclusive Content You Can't Hear Anywhere Else  Ask Me (Jason) Your Burning Questions, and Get A Personal Answer!  All Episodes Ad-Free (From April 2021 Onward) Tune In To Learn: Part 1 (05:35) - The Beginning - August 2016, 15 months into the walk Why it is important to seize the day and honor the importance of travel The best way to forget the rules and adapt How to simplify long-term travel Tips for coping with gradual shifts in climate and culture Tactics for navigating strangers and strange encounters How much it costs per day to walk around the world The best way to tap into sources of motivation Part 2 (1:00:40) - The Middle - June 2019, 4 years into the walk What it was like to start walking again after illness  The most effective way to move internationally How to find water, food, and a place to sleep no matter where you are All about the 45-day police escort through Algeria How to acquire “wealth” through walking and camping How to get your dog overseas (and into hotels) Part 3 (1:59:30) - The End - August 2022, 7 years into the walk What it feels like to be done with a 7 year walk around the world How the Covid-19 Pandemic changed the way Tom traveled  What made Tom start to imagine life after the walk Why the most difficult part of the walk was unexpected How the walk has changed Tom's life and relationships The untapped importance of leaning into humanness The best part about being back with friends and family What's next for Tom Turchich Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Check out The World Walk website Join Tom Turcich's Patreon Community Follow Tom on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube Learn more about Tom's Journey Want More? The World Walk with Tom Turcich The World Walk (4 Years In) With Tom Turcich The First Woman To Walk Around The World with Polly Letofsky

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil will interview Super Bowl Champion Darias Holland. In addition, on The Strategic Wealth Strategies Podcast, Alan Porter will discuss the debt free life system works. Lastly, on Women CEO in Reflection, Marisa will interview Polly Letofsky

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil will interview Super Bowl Champion Darias Holland. In addition, on The Strategic Wealth Strategies Podcast, Alan Porter will discuss the debt free life system works. Lastly, on Women CEO in Reflection, Marisa will interview Polly Letofsky

Polly and Robert talk about her journey, literally around the world, and how that journey inspired her to start her company to help others tell their stories without being pick pocketed or robbed by companies making promises they can't fulfill. Authors have rights and they need to protect them and she is creating standards and a team of coaches to help elevate the world of self publishing. Check out more of Polly My Word Publishing: mywordpublishing.com Walk Around the World Website: PollyLetofsky.com LinkedIn: /pollyletofsky Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Get our free gift of 11 Actionable Hacks from Successful Entrepreneurs @ AddValue2Entrepreneurs.com. Are you stuck? Do you struggle with procrastination? Sign up for a 5 day challenge to help you take more action and make more money in your business AddValue2Life.com/action

Finding courage to walk alone when you need a helping hand is hard. Deciding to walk around the world is exactly what Polly Letofsky did as the first women ever. What did she learn and how can you dig deeper inside yourself to start walking towards your dreams, goals, and ambitions is what Polly loves to share. Learn more about Polly here: www.pollyletofsky.com

Should being an Amazon bestseller be the goal for new authors? It may be more important to focus on Amazon's algorithms and how you can make it work for you rather than vying for a title. Today's guest is Polly Letofsky, a motivational speaker, award-winning author, and owner of My World Publishing, where she guides authors in publishing their books seamlessly. She joins Robin Colucci to break down how the Amazon algorithm works and why authors should focus more on getting their book in front of the right demographic rather than getting a title with vague criteria. She offers tips on optimizing your keywords for the Amazon search engine starting from the backend and how you can stand out from the crowd with your titles. Get more practical advice on how to get your book in front of the right people by tuning in!Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share!Here's How »Join The Author's Corner Community today:http://robincolucci.com/LinkedInInstagramFacebook

Have you ever had an idea or goal so ambitious you questioned whether it could ever come to fruition?  Polly Letofsky's mission to bring global awareness to breast cancer came to reality through walking for 5 years straight, through 4 continents, 22 countries, and over 14,000 miles. If you are wondering what it takes to follow your dreams, no matter how out of reach they feel, then tune in to hear about how the first woman ever to walk around the world made it happen.  What is your larger-than-life goal? I'd love to hear about it and hope you will share by sending me an audio message. Don't forget that if you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Check out Zero To Travel Premium Passport. Today's episode is being sponsored by my favorite language learning tool Pimsleur. This program is used by millions of people and is so much more exciting, engaging and it works! Tune In To Learn: 11:00 How many pairs of shoes it takes to walk 14,000 miles 13:50 Finding inspiration to create clarity, creativity, and connectivity through walking 19:15 What it takes to make the leap from an idea to an action 23:00 Why faith and trust in the world makes all the difference 28:20 How to find common ground across cultures 31:30 What it's like to navigate a “Forrest Gump” like status 35:00 Mental perseverance and the importance of expecting tough times 38:40 Highs and lows from walking around the world 43:50 Why walking is a great mode of travel  47:20 How sacrifice can lead to future growth 52:40 Transitions and rediscovery upon returning to the U.S. 59:20 Practical tips for bringing big goals and dreams into reality And so much more   Resources: Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport Pimsleur - Todays Sponsors Check out Polly's website Learn more about Breast Cancer Awareness and Lions Club Location Indie Camp Indie Want More? The World Walk (4 Years In) With Tom Turcich Walking Across America Trekking Logistics 101, The 10 Essentials, What To Bring and More

Beginning in 1999, Polly Letofsky began a journey around the world, relying on the most ancient form of transportation: her feet. Five years, 22 countries, 14,124 miles, and 29 pairs of shoes later, she officially became the first woman to walk around the planet, raising over a quarter of a million dollars for breast cancer awareness. Join us for a discussion about what it means to truly put one foot in front of the other to achieve a seemingly impossible goal. https://www.pollyletofsky.com/

Back in 1999 Polly Letofsky took off with one goal in mind- to walk around the entire world. Five years later, she achieved her goal.

Polly Letofsky is the epitome of an inspiring woman. The first known woman to literally walk around the world, she later wrote a best-selling book documenting her journey. In that, she was "scammed" by her publisher out of her seller's rights. She was eventually able to legally regain her rights, but wanted to help people to not have to go through that experience, so she began a publishing company where she is a consultant through the entire author process from idea inception to writing to editing to publishing and marketing. She is also an international keynote speaker on both her journey around the world and on publishing. A real inspiration for any seekers out there. She left her home and headed west across 4 continents and over 14,000 miles – by foot – to become the first woman to walk around the world. As an awareness campaign for breast cancer strangers welcomed her into their homes. But is was never an easy road; Polly struggled with earthquakes, muggings, languages, even religious riots. The ultimate challenge came in the middle of Polly's journey when September 11 flung us all into a crossroads in world history. Your audiences will walk away with a renewed commitment to achieve the seemingly unachievable, determined to move past the unexpected obstacles and embrace a new spirit towards their lives and work. Contact her for a free consultation today: Her book: 3 MPH: The adventures of one woman's walk around the world Polly's Website: https://www.pollyletofsky.com/ Her Publishing Company's Website: https://www.mywordpublishing.com/ Her Email: Polly@MyWordPublishing.com Phone: 720-289-3097 ------------------------- Thanks for watching The Funky Brain Podcast with Dennis Berry. While Dennis has been working in different areas of life, he has decided to shift the focus of the Podcast to Addiction Recovery and Sobriety for men, since that is his background. If you, or somebody you know, is struggling with any type of addiction, please reach out to Dennis anytime. If you like what you see, and you'd like to hire Dennis to speak at your next event, he is the best motivational keynote speaker on the planet. He brings a ton of energy, experience, motivation and inspiration to the table in every event he contributes to. He is your leadership coaching professional. As a best-selling author and an award winning sales & marketing professional, life coach, and business coach, he knows what it takes to take you and/or your organization, business, or corporation to the next level. His fun, witty, unique spin on life, with a touch of humor, will leave you motivated to get out there an improve yourself. Website: www.DennisBerry.com Email: dennis@dennisberry.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennisberry1/ Facebook: @FunkyBrainPodcast Book on Amazon: Funky Wisdom: A Practical Guide to Life

Welcome to the Books, Brands, and Business podcast with your host, Chris O’Byrne, from JETLAUNCH.net. My guest today is Polly Letofsky, the author of Buzz Bites: 121 Book Marketing Nibbles, Buzz: Your Super Sticky Book Marketing Plan, and 3mph: The Adventures of One Woman's Walk Around the World.Polly is also the owner and founder of My Word Publishing. As she says on her website, “At My Word Publishing, we want authors to birth the book of their vision seamlessly, swiftly, and affordably.”However, the main focus of our talk today is her walk around the world from 1999–2004, where she walked 14,124 miles through 22 countries and 4 continents, and raised $250k in 13 currencies for breast cancer research.Thanks for coming along for the ride. If you want to be part of a tight-knit community of people learning how to make money with their books, join my FB group at jetlaunch.link/group. That’s the best place to ask me questions and get fast answers.To learn more about Polly Letofsky, head over to mywordpublishing.com to learn how they can help you navigate the new world of self-publishing.

If you've ever thought about writing a book (and who hasn't?), this episode is for you!  Award winning author Polly Letofsky returns to the FemiNinja Project and shares the skinny on self-publishing. After writing her memoir about her walk around the world, her own disastrous experience with a predatory publisher fired up a passion and desire to learn everything there is to know about the constantly changing industry of self-publishing. Polly walks us through the entire process from start to finish, highlighting what to do, what not to do, and what to not even think about doing. As usual, Polly delivers her message with her remarkable wit and incredible sense of humor. 

How in the world do you conquer life's biggest challenges? Just ask Polly Letofsky, and she will tell you “one step at a time.” Polly would know, because she's an expert of the subject.  Exactly twenty years ago, on August 1st, 1999, Polly Letofsky left her Colorado home and headed west. She traveled across 4 continents, 22 countries and over 14, 000 miles—by foot—becoming the first woman to walk around the world. As an awareness campaign for breast cancer, survivors and supporters around the world came out to walk with her. Everyday strangers welcomed her into their homes, offered food, accommodation and friendship. The world had embraced her. But it was never an easy road. Every day Polly struggled with adversity. Floods, earthquakes, languages, muggings, religious riots—and antiquated road signage that left her lost and miles off her path. The ultimate challenge came in the middle of Polly's five-year journey when September 11 flung us all in a crossroads in world history. Her journey became much more than a fundraising event. It became a journey personifying the spirit of commitment and perseverance that will compel us all to conquer life's biggest challenges—one step at a time.       “3mph….The Adventures of One Woman's Walk Around The World” by Polly Letofsky https://www.pollyletofsky.com/

In this episode, Polly takes us on her walk around with the world, where she spent five years crossing four continents and walking 14,000 miles to raise awareness for breast cancer. We will hear how:  - The day that literally changed her entire walk - People and communities supported her throughout her journey - She planned for loneliness on the road, but never even consider the polar opposite  - We all want to be a part of something bigger than ourselves  Join Polly on her walk around the world and get inspired to take small steps with big rewards.   

What dream or cause is big enough to compel you to do the extraordinary? On August 1, 1999, Polly Letofsky left her Colorado home and headed west. She traveled across 4 continents, 22 countries, and over 14,000 miles – by foot – to become the first woman to walk around the world. It was a childhood dream coupled with an awareness campaign for breast cancer, dedicated to all the women in the world. Breast cancer survivors and well-wishers came out to walk with her on every continent and in every country. Strangers welcomed her into their homes and shared meals. She had dinner conversations with poets, politicians, country singers, olive growers, pig farmers and even a female bomb maker in Australia. The world had embraced her. But in the middle of Polly's five-year journey, on September 11, 2001, the world suddenly shifted us all into a crossroads in world history. Today, in her interview with us, Polly tells her story. From birthing her vision to finding herself in foreign lands, inspiring people with a unified cause, she describes the highs and the lows, and the valuable lessons she learned along the way.  Polly's GlobalWalk has been featured in over 2,000 newspapers, magazines, radio and television stations around the world including Good Housekeeping, CNN International, The CBS Early Show, NBC's Your Total Health, and Fine Living Channel's Radical Sabbatical. A documentary on Polly's GlobalWalk has been aired on PBS around the country. Her book, 3mph: The Adventures of One Woman's Walk Around the World has been awarded 6 national awards, including Best Memoir at the 2011 Writer's Digest Best Book Awards. She is now a motivational speaker, award-winning author, and the founder of My Word Publishing. Key Takeaways Follow your dream and satisfy your inner compass. You can't expect other people to have the same focus and commitment to the vision you have when they haven't visualized it like you. When you have passion and you want to do a good job, you are prepared to stretch and lean into it. Expect and accept the tough times that inevitably go with following your dream. Remind yourself that it's just part of the journey; it's not the beginning of a trend. Take calculated risks, but also take every single opportunity you can, to not be stupid. It's important to have your vision, clear goals, and a short-term plan, and to visualize them every day. Learn how to turn negative situations into positive opportunities. Resources Book: 3mph: The Adventures of One Woman's Walk Around the World Connect With Polly Letosky Motivational Speaker: www.PollyLetofsky.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/pollysglobalwalk Publishing Company: www.mywordpublishing.com   

Following your passion is foxy! On this episode of The Get Foxy Show, I chat with Polly Letofsky of My Word Publishing. She happens to be the first woman to walk around the globe. How cool is that! Polly knows all about how to follow her passion. And she discusses how she did it – […] The post Ep. #22 – Polly Letofsky – First Woman To Walk Around The World appeared first on The Get Foxy Show.

This episode of Extraordinary Women Radio is with Polly Letofsky the first woman to ever walk around the world! On August 1, 1999, Polly left her home in Vail, Colorado, and headed west. She traveled across 4 continents, 22 countries, and over 14,000 miles – by foot! She is the author of 3MPH: The Adventure of One Woman’s Walk Around the World. Polly's humorous and insight stories about this incredible journey is filled with so much rich life wisdom! She talks about saying YES to the dreams you're carrying in your heart, to how to apply lessons of her walk to building your business, to the secrets that kept her walking when the goings got tough, and what she learned about fear walking solo through all those countries! Polly is filled with grit and guts and I hope you enjoy! She will inspire you to say "Yes, let's do this!"

What is your most outlandish travel dream? What would you do if you could go anywhere and do anything?In today's Zero To Travel Podcast, I'm bringing you the second installment of our Inspiring Female Adventurers Series.Today's guest, Ellen Miller, has some incredible athletic accomplishments. TO highlight a few:She is the first American woman to summit Everest from both sides (north and south) The first American woman to climb the Himalayan triple crown Named Colorado woman of the year in 2002 Has summited every 14,000+ foot mountain peak in CO (there are 53 of them!)On top of that she is an accomplished endurance athlete coach, adventure racer, Nordic skier, and mountain runner.She is also gives back as the founder of the Climb for Literacy. In this podcast Ellen shares a TON of advice on travel, athletics and what it takes to climb the biggest mountain in the world.Listen to Learn:The most important thing about a travel dream Why being told "go outside and play" can help with adventure How to leverage your accomplishments to provide amazing experiences for others How to keep climbing after hip replacements What it really takes to make climbing Everest a truly enjoyable experience How to mentally prepare for climbing Everest Advice to get started on your Everest quest Why you should thank your mother for her genetic gifts (if you perform well at high altitudes) How to change the neural pathways of your brain Top recommendations for staying fit while traveling And much more!Resources:Zero To Travel Facebook pageRiding 16,000 miles blind- Zero To Travel PodcastInspiring Female Adventurers Episode One with Polly Letofsky-  The Only Woman To Walk Around The WorldWalking across America- Zero to Travel PodcastLocation Indie Ellen Miller Everest History- Ellen Miller Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer Climb for Literacy Vail Vitality Center The Literacy ProjectWant more Zero To Travel Podcasts, be sure to check out the archives!This is a community powered show. Please check in, say hello, share your story, let me know what you think of the podcast, provide suggestions (guests or future topics, etc.) or send me any questions you may have. Contact me at jason@zerototravel.com or via twitter @zerototravel.You are not alone in your love for travel and I would love your feedback. If you get value from the Zero To Travel Podcast, please leave a quick review on iTunes. Really hoping to get the word out and inspire others to travel on their terms.And, if you want to keep in touch off the podcast, sign up on zerototravel.com for more travel goodies- articles, videos, giveaways, etc. I will continue to do my best to help you in whatever way I can.The post Everest Excellence: An Interview With Ellen Miller – Inspiring Female Adventurers Series appeared first on Zero to Travel.

In today's Zero To Travel Podcast, I'm bringing you a new series: Inspiring Female Adventurers.In this series I give the ladies some props and share some amazing things they are doing out in the world.Whether it is adventure, exploring cultures, overcoming challenges, or just seeing the world, there is something to learn from these amazing female travelers.Today's guest walked for 5 years straight, through 4 continents, 22 countries, and over 14,000 miles. Her journey was a mission to bring global awareness to breast cancer.The first woman ever to walk around the world: Polly Letofsky. Read her book 3MPH: The Adventure of One Woman’s Walk Around the World, and learn all about Polly here.A special thank you to Tortuga Backpacks for helping make today's episode possible. One lucky Zero To Travel listener will win a bonus package for any purchase made through the end of the year. Be sure to use promo code 'travel' at check out (for 10% off) to qualify for the giveaway.Listen to Learn:How to deal with FOMO (can you guess what FOMO stands for?)How to create clarity, creativity, and connectivity through walkingHow many pairs of shoes you need to walk 14,000 milesHow to take the leap from an idea to actually start a journeyWhy faith and trust in the world makes all the differenceHow to handle Forrest Gump like statusThe best ways to 'train' for a 5 year walkTips to show up and persevere (advice to do something big)Ways to manage the ebb and flow of your emotionsWhy walking is a great mode of travelHow certain sacrifices can lead to future growthPractical tips on bringing big goals and dreams into realityAnd much more!Resources:Tortuga BackpacksPolly Letofsky3MPH: The Adventure of One Woman’s Walk Around the WorldNew BalanceBreast Cancer.orgLions Club InternationalRotary InternationalLooking for more Zero To Travel podcasts, go to the archives now!And lastly, I am grateful for you! Thank you for listening and being a part of this community. Do you have someone you want me to feature or a specific topic to cover? Reach out via email or send me a message on twitter.The post The Only Woman To Walk Around The World: Inspiring Female Adventurers Series with Polly Letofsky appeared first on Zero to Travel.

Polly Letofsky had dreamt of walking around the world since she was a young girl. One day, she decided that she would fulfill her dream and she set off from her home in Vail, Colorado to begin her 14,124 mile, 5-year journey. Listen in as she describes her adventure and talks about the people she met over the next 5 years. Be sure to check out her book "3 MPH: The Adventure of One Woman's Walk Around the World"  www.pollyletofsky.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/pollyletofsky Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/polly.letofsky.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/pollyswalking  

Polly Letofsky had dreamt of walking around the world since she was a young girl. One day, she decided that she would fulfill her dream and she set off from her home in Vail, Colorado to begin her 14,124 mile, 5-year journey. Listen in as she describes her adventure and talks about the people she met over the next 5 years. Be sure to check out her book "3 MPH: The Adventure of One Woman's Walk Around the World"  www.pollyletofsky.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/pollyletofsky Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/polly.letofsky.1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/pollyswalking