There has been a huge awareness on the power of a positive mindset in the past few years. And rightfully so! When you have a positive mindset, you are able to see so much possibilities for yourself that you might have not seen before. You are capable of doing so much more because of the belief, trust, and confidence you have as a result of positive mindset.

Today’s guest, Holly Worton, shares her experiences in shifting her mindset, and how it made a huge difference in her personal life, business, and travel. Holly shares how she lost her love for solo nature walks to getting back at it and even doing a 100-mile solo walk. She has grown leaps and bounds by using the power of her mind. Holly has built a business around mindset shifts and leads a group of women who want to go on nature walks.

This episode marks the end of the Go Solo Live Podcast. For the past 2 years we have been bringing stories of solo female travelers, their transformation and self-discovery. We hope you enjoyed the laughter and connection. Continue to get in touch with us at [email protected]. And remember, even though your solo, you’re not alone.

Key Takeaways:

• Holly shares the difference of doing nature walks in California and the UK. And how she rekindled her love for doing nature walks.
• The logistics involved in doing long distance walks, taking from her experience doing a 100-mile solo walk.
• We discuss the importance of mindset, and how it has changed her life, business, and travel.
• How she and her husband give each other space and enjoy having time to travel solo
• No matter how good your life is, there is always stuff to work on.
• There are a lot of techniques to improve your mindset, but you have to do the work.
• Approach life and travel with childlike curiosity.
• Improving your mindset opens up a lot of possibilities

Mentioned in This Episode:

Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook @GoSoloLive on Twitter Email: [email protected] Wild Lucky Bitch by Denise Duffield-Thomas  

More About Holly:

Visit Holly’s website at www.hollyworton.com and www.shewalksinnature.com.

Instagram: https://instagram.com/hollyworton/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/readytobloom Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollywortonpage

Here are also some of her published books: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14679749.Holly_Worton Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Holly-Worton/e/B015EIJLHA/

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Many women adhere very well to the roles that society has set out for them - mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend. Buried behind all these is a woman with her own dreams, her own passion, her own definition of who she is. A lot do not escape this cycle, but today’s guest shares her inspiring story of leaving everything behind to find who she really is.

Ronda Taylor was married for 23 years, is a mother, grandmother, and was the primary caregiver to her mother who has Alzheimer’s. She had dreams of travel but has always let obstacles get in the way. At 53, she decided she was not going to live one more year unhappy and not fulfilling her own dreams. 39 days later, she was on a one-way plane to Costa Rica.

She is now living in “The City of Eternal Spring” Medellín, Colombia, the city that captured her heart. She has recently checked off the #1 item in her bucket list, is leading a community of women travellers, writing a book, building her online business, creating a legacy, and living her dream every day.

Key Takeaways:

• Ronda talks about the beautiful city of Medellín, Colombia which she now calls home
• The importance of having a second language
• She shared the impact of her client’s book about taking a year off to travel and volunteer had on her
• The fateful night when a friend asked her over dinner “What if you just bought a one way ticket and just figured things out as you got there?”
• Being equal parts excited and equal parts terrified, she sold everything she owned, left her marriage, and got on the plane to live her dreams
• Ronda shares her experience in Nicaragua, Granada, South & Central America and how her intuition played a huge role in her new nomadic lifestyle
• How technology helps her stay connected with family and friends
• People will not always agree with your decision to travel and want to put a label on it, but you just have to choose your own happiness

Mentioned in This Episode:

Transformviatravel.com

Transform via Travel on Facebook

@GoSoloLive on Twitter

Email: [email protected]

Women Exploring New Zealand 2019

Get Ready, Get Set, Go Solo Online Program

More About Ronda:

[email protected]

www.heartworkpublishing.com

Facebook: HeartWork Publishing

LinkedIn: HeartWork Publishing

Instagram: @heartworkpublishing

Facebook: HeartWork Travels

Instagram: @heartworktravels

TEDx: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rT-HQoOc0SQ

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Living in the urban part of the country can be frenetic. And sometimes we just need some peace and quiet. It takes courage to shift lifestyles from being the busy blue collar to becoming a free digital nomad.

Robyn Fountain made this brave switch as her work life and personal life are both constantly draining her. Having been in a toxic relationship, she was becoming more miserable and emotionally dysfunctional. She finally got the courage to say goodbye, go on the road and embrace the digital nomad lifestyle.

Currently in Romania, she could not be more satisfied with the decision she made. She shares the challenges she faced and lessons she took with her on this journey She knows she is her best self now because she is free.

Key Takeaways:

• Robyn reveals the circumstances that led her to embark on the journey to the digital nomad lifestyle.
• She shares the financial, housing and social aspects of being a digital nomad.
• She also gives things to consider when becoming a digital nomad and tips for when you become one.
• She adds how she connects with the different people she meets along the way.
• She shares her future trip plans and what is next for her.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Transformviatravel.com

Transform via Travel on Facebook

@GoSoloLive on Twitter

Email: [email protected]

Women Exploring New Zealand 2019

Get Ready, Get Set, Go Solo Online Program

HelpX

World Packers

Mind My House

More About Robyn:

Visit Robyn’s website at www.robynjfountain.com and follow her on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KaleidoscopeStrategies.

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I always admire women in middle age who go out there and start seeing more of the world. It takes courage to remove the roadblocks and just do it. Today’s guest shares us her incredible journeys as a solo traveler, her views and philosophies on traveling and how she is living her life one trip at a time.

Leigh Mcadams started traveling right out of university. Her first trip marks the beginning of a lifetime of travel. As her curiosity to see the world got bigger, her thirst to travel got bigger and bigger and she’s never satisfied. She has traveled to 54 countries and has experienced diverse cultures. When she is out there seeing places, she knows that she has found complete freedom in the world.

She found her passion in blogging about her escapades, her niche being outdoors, nature and adventure. She has been writing for nine years now with over 1400 posts. She teaches women to learn how to set aside their fears and worries and try seeing the good the world with their own eyes. And as for her, she’ll never tire experiencing what the world has to offer.

Key Takeaways:

• Leigh and I talk about the importance of travel insurance and what questions you need to ask yourself to prepare for medical costs
• We also talk about why Americans have a different mindset about vacation time than other nationalities
• She shares how solo traveling has changed her perspective of the world and the experiences she had when traveling.
• She compares how solo traveling has changed due to technology and the pros and cons of traveling in the modern age.
• She recalls how she started her blog nine years ago and how she improved her skills to show how dedicated she is to her work.
• She gives us anecdotes of the amazing adventures she had and the incredible people she met along the way,
• Leigh also gives tips to middle aged women who have fear in traveling on how to channel their inner wanderlust.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Transformviatravel.com

Transform via Travel on Facebook

@GoSoloLive on Twitter

Email: [email protected]

Women Exploring New Zealand 2019

Get Ready, Get Set, Go Solo Online Program

More About Leigh:

Visit Leigh’s blog at hikebiketravel.com and follow her on social media on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or Pinterest.

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When people travel, sometimes they let their worries get to them too much that they forget to enjoy their trips. They neglect to free their minds, trust their guts and just revel in the beauty of wandering. Today’s guest shares her experience in choosing her intuition and opening herself to the amazing chances traveling has presented to her. Esther Jacobs have always trusted what her inner voice says. She let intuition guide her in all of her trips, and it has led her to travel to over a hundred countries. In today’s episode, she shares how her instinct has opened her to new adventures.Traveling to the Caribbean, she found herself buying a ticket to Haiti. Having no prior plans, she followed her gut to wander the island, with no idea where to go and where to stay. Ensuing her decision was a series of astonishing situations and thrilling circumstances that would not have been possible if she didn’t open herself to taking risks. Esther has been living an unprecedented life, always having her intuition next to her. However, she always makes sure to travel with an open mind as she believes that if you don’t open yourself to possibilities, the opportunities will not present themselves.

Key Takeaways:

• Esther shares why she loves solo traveling and what possibilities it has opened for her.
• She also shares why she trusts her guts when she travels and how it has always led her to interesting adventures.
• She recalls her incredible trip to Haiti, where she found herself in unlikely situations and spontaneous experiences.
• Esther takes note of traveling with an open mind, and how taking time to reflect after a trip is a valuable thing to spare time on.
• She compares how she used to travel when she was younger and how easy traveling is nowadays.
• She recommends for people reluctant to try solo traveling to try new things within their environment so that they can get out of their comfort zone one step at a time.
• She also advises to surround people with the same erratic energy so that worries about solo travel will fade.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Transformviatravel.com

Transform via Travel on Facebook

@GoSoloLive on Twitter

Email: [email protected]

Patreon.com/gosololive

Women Exploring New Zealand 2019

Get Ready, Get Set, Go Solo Online Program

More About Esther:

www.estherjacobs.info

Follow Esther’s daily adventures on Facebook: facebook.com/noexcuseslady

For beautiful images from all around the world: instagram.com/estherjacobsnl

Inspiration in only 140 characters: twitter.com/estherjacobs

Get inspiration in your mailbox. Subscribe at: bit.ly/esther-inspiration

Subscribe to Esther's YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/noexcuseslady

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Have you ever felt restless enough that you just want to disconnect for a while? Our guest for today’s episode has been in the same situation. Too much that she finally found her freedom in solo traveling. I welcome in our show Lisa M, AKA the Hot Flash Packer.

Intrigued by the name? A flashpacker means a backpacker who has that extra “flash”, who has more budget and can stay in better places when traveling.

Lisa has been feeling restless with her job. When she read about people quitting their jobs to travel, she sold her car, sold her house, bought a backpack and set her course. She has now traveled to 87 countries on all 7 continents.

Some of her trips are planned, most of her trips were not. She recalls how life-changing it was to be in a country without a plan, not speaking the language, not having reservations on accommodations and not having an itinerary. Still, she had a cathartic experience with the best strangers she met.

All of her trips have stories that she has taken with her. She has been bit by the travel bug, going with opportunities as they presented themselves. Truly, she has the grace to live for the moment.

Key Takeaways:

• Lisa reveals what pushed her in her decision of quitting her job and doing solo traveling.
• Lisa lists the planning she did before her trips, the routines she does when on the road and the great ways to enjoy backpacking.
• She shares how her most life-changing travels were the ones left unplanned.
• She gives anecdotes of her exhilarating trips around the world, the amazing cultures she experienced and the incredible people she met.
• She admits that while she likes meeting new people, she has a standard for the people she wants to travel with and she has a questionnaire made ready to find the perfect travel buddy.
• She shares what is next on her list of travel destinations by cross-country travel.

Mentioned in This Episode:

The Hot Flash Packer Website

The Hot Flash Packer Travel Compatibility

The Lonely Planet’s Thorn Tree Project

Transformviatravel.com

Transform via Travel on Facebook

@GoSoloLive on Twitter

Email: [email protected]

Patreon.com/gosololive

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Today we have another Mother’s Day themed episode with Kathy Buechel. Kathy shares her goal of developing the spirit of travel in her two sons, just as her grandparents passed it on to her.

Her grandparents used to travel all across the United States and overseas, always bringing home pictures from their trips. Kathy recalls seeing these photographs and thinking about what it feels like to see these sights in real life. Being ardent about traveling herself, she made sure that she will pass this passion to her sons.

She remembers thinking of what she could share to her two boys that has a special place in her heart. She wanted to bond with them and show one of her passions, for them to realize that the world is full of things to see. Because what else could be a better bonding moment than to make memories in beautiful places with the people you love?

Key Takeaways:

• Kathy was mainly influenced by her grandparents to travel when she was young.
• She shares about instilling the spirit of travel to her two sons and how to motivate children to see more of the world.
• Kathy shares how she encourages her children to pick their adventures, without sacrificing important aspects of the boys’ life.
• She recaps the places that they have visited, her boys picking their destinations and planning their itineraries.
• Her sons have learned chunks of lessons when it comes to smart traveling, some problems that they came across on trips and the beautiful memories they shared together.
• She gives funny anecdotes from her travels and how these stories have made their bond as a family stronger.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Personal Touch Travels

Transformviatravel.com

Transform via Travel on Facebook

@GoSoloLive on Twitter

Email: [email protected]

Patreon.com/gosololive

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Welcome to this very special mother’s day episode with my travel mentor and grandmother, Sandy Duffy.

Whenever people ask me who I look up to on solo travel, I always say it’s my grandmother, but I never really got the chance to tell them why. My grandmother is a trailblazer, a woman who has wanderlust in her spirit.

My grandmother has always wanted to see more of the world, a desire she and my grandfather does not share. She then started doing things my grandfather was not interested in doing. Both of them took time to do their own thing, and never needed to ask permission. But they were both very supportive of each other.

Her first trip was a girl’s trip with her friends to Australia and New Zealand in 2001. Her travels made her experience marvelous people, phenomenal cuisine and amazing sights. Coming across new cultures has fueled her yearning for more travel.  

Her trip to the Grand Canyon was such an inspiration and makes her want to travel even more. Sharing the trip with her 75-year old friend, who told her that it’s either she sees the Grand Canyon now or never, they both proved that there is no age limit in traveling. The spirit of travel is present in all generations.

She motivates those around her to travel. I respect her deeply as she is passing on the spirit of travel to the next generation.

Key Takeaways:

• Sandy started traveling solo without her significant other.
• Her trip to Australia and New Zealand has inspired her to see more of the world.
• There are challenges to be faced in having trips with friends.
• Sandy shares tips on how to travel extendedly with friends.
• She shares her Grand Canyon trip and the unbelievable challenge she had.
• Sandy shares how she prepares for a travel without her age being a challenge.
• Sandy shares some regrets in her trips and advices for people who want to travel.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Transformviatravel.com

Transform via Travel on Facebook

@GoSoloLive on Twitter

Email: [email protected]

Patreon.com/gosololive

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Penny Chappell has been traveling her entire life. She grew up in a family that constantly changed states. They were always eager to move and explore. There were always unplanned road trips, which are some of her fondest childhood memories.

The spirit of travel never left her even after having children. This this spirit of adventure she got from her parents, she also passed on to her daughters. She didn’t have the finances and opportunity for her big travel back then, but that didn’t stop her from exploring and traveling with her kids.

After her kids have moved out at age 57, she had the opportunity to pull the trigger and start traveling solo. In her new job, she was nonchalantly told that she can work anywhere, and she jumped on the opportunity to work from anywhere. Moving to France for three months while working a full-time job, she shares her absolutely memorable experience seeing breathtaking places, meeting amazing people, and feeding her hunger for travel.

France has been a completely unforgettable trip for Penny. Though she was missing her family in California, she had a strong resistance to leave France. Who knew that you can call more than one place home?

Penny finds peace in traveling solo. It is her way of recharging, self care, and finding clarity. She encourages everyone to experience the joy of solo travel. Who knows, you might get hooked too.

Key Takeaways:

• Solo traveling is a great learning experience that everyone should try.
• There are so many points to remember when you’re solo traveling.
• Penny traveled to France for three months without knowing anyone and without speaking French.
• Solo traveling is not the same as solitary traveling...there will always be people who will help you.
• Solo traveling gives you the opportunity to experience the place’s culture and meet new people.
• Penny felt completely at home in France and had a hard time leaving.
• When one trip is ending, you mentally plan your next.
• Solo traveling is also a time for self-reflection.

Mentioned in This Episode:

The Reluctant Traveler's Group

Transformviatravel.com

Transform via Travel on Facebook

@GoSoloLive on Twitter

Email: [email protected]

Patreon.com/gosololive

Connect with Penny:

Learn more about Penny’s travel adventures at Our Suitcase Adventures. You can also follow her on Facebook My Suitcase Adventures and Instagram Our Suitcase Adventures.

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Tam Warner Minton is a solo traveler, adventurer, and scuba diver and she is super passionate about saving our oceans! Tam went on her first solo trip in 2012 and has been addicted ever since. As she says on the show, you’re never truly alone when you’re out solo traveling. There is always something to do and you’re always meeting wonderful people while on you’re on your trips. So many of Tam’s friends are still scared to travel solo, but there is really no reason to be.

Key Takeaways:

*Where was Tam in her life when she decided to solo travel?

*Tam’s children were scared for her.

*How did Tam’s husband take the news that she was going to go to Mozambique?

*Unfortunately, Tam knows so many women who don’t want to travel alone.

*Tam joined a group to help her see Mozambique and she was the oldest person there.

*What were some of Tam’s biggest takeaways when she came home from that trip?

*When you travel solo, you’re never actually alone.

*Where are some of Tam’s favorite places to go diving?

*Tam discusses what her expedition to Antarctica was like.

*What’s next for Tam?

*You don’t have to go across the pond to ‘travel.’ Small trips in your backyard count as well!

Mentioned in This Episode:

Transformviatravel.com

Transform via Travel on Facebook

@GoSoloLive on Twitter

Email: [email protected]

Patreon.com/gosololive

Sheswanderful.com/witsummit

Connect with Tam:

Website

Tam’s Book

Facebook

Instagram

Twitter

Pinterest

Susi Kaeufer is a digital nomad, mindset coach, and visibility strategist for female entrepreneurs and nomads. Growing up in Germany, Susi never liked the idea of a desk job. However, everyone else around her did not know or understand what it was like to have a different kind of lifestyle, and they actively discouraged her from traveling solo indefinitely. They’d often say, “You need a job!” Well, through meeting other location-independent professionals, Susi was inspired to start her own business and live her life on her own terms!

Key Takeaways:

*Where did Susi grow up?

*It was tough for Susi. She wanted to travel and not be in an office, but everyone around her told her that she “needed a job.”

*How did Susi get started on her solo journey?

*Susi shares how she researched for her solo travel trip and prepared her family for the inevitable.

*Susi temporarily worked in Australia and … it was awesome!

*How did Susi begin to plan her location independent business?

*How did Susi build her network while she was in a foreign country?

*What’s it like being a life coach?

*Susi helps her clients find what business style is natural to them and helps them shine on social media in an authentic way.

*We can live in a world of ‘ands’… not ‘ors.’

*You will always know what’s best for you in your life. No one else can give you ‘advice’ on how to live your life.

Mentioned in This Episode:

Transformviatravel.com

Transform via Travel on Facebook

@GoSoloLive on Twitter

Email: [email protected]

Patreon.com/gosololive

Connect with Susi:

Website

Facebook

Instagram

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