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In this episode #36, Robert shares insightful stories from his extensive travel career, including quirky adventures like counting mustaches in Russia and playing the clarinet in St. Lucia. The discussion dives deep into the evolution of his career, his unexpected return to Oklahoma to support family, and the how his is natural curiosity and calculated risks have led him to incredible destinations and a sense of place around the world.  Robert also reflects on the lessons learned about navigating career transitions, maintaining work-life balance, and importance of pursuing creative projects. The conversation emphasizes the value of passion, the joy of travel as play, and the importance of staying open to new ideas and experiences.

02:29 Robert's Current Day Job and Life in Portland

03:45 Journey Through Robert's Career

06:56 Transition to Video and National Geographic

08:16 Return to Oklahoma and PBS Role

11:33 Navigating Career and Personal Life

16:29 Taking Calculated Risks

20:18 The Challenges of Being a Travel Writer

21:55 The Importance of Shared Experiences

22:41 Robert's Advice to His Younger Self

23:31 The Mustache Ticker Experiment

24:34 Travel as Play and Creativity

28:53 One of Robert's Favorite Travel Moments

Jacqueline Tanzella talks about her launch into freelance work as a brand marketer and her journey to living as an expat in Paris and Tuscany today. She shares the importance of female friendships, listening to our instincts, knowing when we are off balance, and following the "shiny things" that bring us light and joy. 

Links: Jacqueline Tanzella on LinkedIn.

Pastry chef, workshops and corporate retreats. ATE THREE

@Jacqattack on Instagram.

Krista shares her extensive career journey, from her early days as an Internet travel analyst, to her current role supporting travel tech startups and as an advisor at Boston Venture Studio. We talk about the importance of starting any new venture is to understand what problem you are solving, the important of having a team with a shared vision, and how the pandemic changed her perspective on travel and being rooted in one place and importance of her work friendships, and community on Martha's Vineyard.

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Anne throws it back to a conversation with Dan Fine, her first boss! Hear how Dan navigated his way as an AD Man, to Internet trailblazer, to entrepreneur, and now retired, philanthropist and documentary producer, and the lessons he has learned along the way. 

Links:

Dan Fine on LinkedIn

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War Tails Documentary Film link coming soon. Read about the recent screening it in the Edmonds Times

In this episode Anne talks with Megan Cunningham, the CEO and founder of Magnet Media, a New York City-based creative studio.  Megan is an author, producer, director, and media executive and has worked at PBS, HBO, and MTV. Anne and Megan talk about the important role storytelling plays in creating a more empathetic and just world, she believes in the power of building a strong community, the challenges and joys of juggling entrepreneurship and family, and why exercise and sleep are important tools in her self-care toolkit. Cunningham emphasizes the importance of developing a diverse network of women from different backgrounds and the value of reaching out to connect during periods of change, loneliness, and transition and a recent family trip to Japan and what she loved about that trip.

Shortcuts:

04:39 Megan's Journey: from film to entrepreneurship

08:48 The role of creativity and community in personal growth

12:16 Megan's entrepreneurial journey 

17:31 Balancing work, family, and self care

22:57 The Importance of community and connection

26:37 Travel Stories: Her recent trip to Japan with her family

Links: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/megancunningham/

https://www.magnetmediafilms.com

In 1992, Andy grabbed his bike and headed to Burgundy, France in search of riding his bike and drinking great wine, and Duvine was born. How Andy Levine, the founder and CEO of Duvine Cycling and Adventure Company, found his way from a trip from Boston to Burgundy with his bike in 1992, hitchhiking across the Swiss Alps, to creating a 30 year old business helping travelers experience, local culture while being healthy and enjoying great food and wine in stunning locations. Andy and his team design and lead luxury bike trips to the world's most amazing places. 

This is Andy's Story.

Learn more about Duvine + book a trip. 

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In today's <10 min episode, Anne shares three practical steps you can take to navigate change, get unstuck, discover, connect and thrive. She also shares the launch of the new All Who Wander retreat, an all-inclusive weekend of discovery and inspiration for women. Anne highlights the challenges women face in various life stages and provides tips on navigating change and get the support we need to thrive. Anne also emphasizes the importance of self-care and addressing issues such as mental health, community support, and prioritizing well-being.

Chef Bobby Moore, new Chef Proprietor of Bis on Main in Bellevue, Washington talks about how he found his way in #cheflife, the importance of loving his family and friends well, and the recent leap he made to leave the legacy he built at Barking Frog at Willows Lodge, an award-winning hotel and restaurant in the heart of Woodinville Wine Country 30 minutes outside of Seattle, to own his own restaurant. Bobby shares when he knew it was time to make the big, scary leap to leave the place he built and people he loved working with for more than 20 years to fulfill his dream of owning his own restaurant and the big lessons he has learned along the way.

He and his wife Michelle also recently became empty nesters and he talks about this season of their family life, what he has learned, how his passion for creativity fuels his work, and the grit and hustle that  it takes to navigate #cheflife.

Visit his restaurant Bis on Main on old Main Street in Bellevue, WA. 

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