Curious Emu

In this week's episode, I take a step away from our usual content and instead explore the struggles of loneliness; especially for a solo long-term traveller.

I look at how I learnt to embrace being alone and how being alone has helped nurture stronger relationships with others and led me to being more at peace in general.

I also talk about strategies to deal with loneliness while travelling and offer some great ways to meet people while travelling.

In this week's episode, I am joined by Lynne Nieman where we talk and explore everything around Mastermind Groups & Accountability partners.

Both Lynne and I utilise these resources in our business and personal lives and wanted to share our experiences with you.

Together we cover what these groups are, the benefits of them and why you should join or make one.

Whatever your passion in life - work, travel or lifestyle Masterminds and Accountability Partners are extremely helpful and often the key to success.

In this week's podcast, we are joined by Julie Abreu; an inspiring photographer who passionately stands against the ideals of perfection portrayed through social media.

We discuss how the posed photography used on these platforms creates a misconception of perfection, and how this increases pressure for women to be 'perfect' and pretty.

Julie shares with us her passion of Documentary Photography for families; where she chooses to capture the raw and natural elements of parenthood, specifically photographing authentic experiences of parents, to better empower this realness in women.

Julie hosts photography workshops in the Dandenong Ranges of Melbourne;  where mothers bring their children and she teaches them how to capture these candid moments for themselves.

In this weeks episode, we are joined by Travis Sherry, as he shares his journey from teaching in Japan, to starting his blog and podcast 'Extra Pack of Peanuts'. Travis realised he was striving for a Location Independent lifestyle,  which changed over the years, as his and his wife's needs and lives changed themselves, they went from nomadic travellers to Location Independent Entrepreneurs with home base: travelling on their terms when they wanted. Travis & his wife, Heather have since had two children and their lifestyle has once again changed.

Join us on the amazing episode, as we discuss his struggles of becoming a Solopreneur, how it is different now and great tips and advice to follow your own way of living.

In today’s podcast we are joined by Megan Zirger; a location independent traveller who has followed her passion of travel in life and created a platform to coach other people in reaching their dreams to become Location Independent themselves. Initially from the USA, Meg had a romantic notion of finding ‘freedom’ abroad. After initial support from her family, Meg followed her dreams and - giving up the lucrative teaching opportunities in the US, found herself employed in foreign countries, stuck in a cycle of working long, life-draining hours with no time left over for herself. Dissatisfied but not without ambition, Meg made the decision to hire a life coach of her own; taking back control of her life and creating one of true freedom – where she is able to pursue ventures she believes in! Along the way, Meg also obtained her certificate in life coaching and is now helping others become location independent too. Is your heart crying to discover more from this life? Take her quiz to learn how you work and book your free ‘discovery session’ now! Her website: https://megzirger.com Link to her quiz: https://assess.coach/megzirger/

For the past week, Chile has been declared to be in a state of emergency; with many cities having military enforced curfews, as the Chilean public protest the unjust system they are living in.

This is my first solo episode - I give background history on chile, as well as what it has been like to experience it; being an Australian that called Santiago (where this all started) my home for 4 months, to just 2 weeks ago moving south; over 1,000kms to the quiet island of Chile.

I talk about my experience being here, what events were happening before and look at possible reasons why.

Tune in as I discuss how I used social media to get a more full view of what is happening; knowing the TV only gives obvious, one-sided views.

Also, I'll be discussing learning about local peaceful marches and how and why I have gotten involved.

What is happening next?

Check out full show notes below with links to find out more if you are interested.

wwww.curiousemu.com/ep22

In this week’s episode we are joined by the inspiring Melbourne-based artist; Carolyn Cardinet who advocates against the use of plastics by creating artwork pieces using recycled or already used one-use plastic items. Carolyn shares with us her journey of being an artist and also what inspired her initially to begin the work of creating recycled artwork.

Carolyn is passionate about the impacts plastic is having on our world, and discusses her insights regarding this commodity.  In her dedication to this cause Carolyn has also created workshops catered specifically for children who are open and wanting to help the environment.

Come join me in this truly eye opening episode!

Follow Carolyn on Instragram @carolynardinet

Full shownotes at: www.curiousemu.com/ep21

Today we are joined by seasoned vagabond Renee Helms, who shares with us how her and her family were able to travel Australia for 3 years living in a camper trailer.

Renee discusses the ups, the downs and the mishaps during their trip; covering the many things they did when they needed a break or extra cash.

We talk about how it is travelling with a 3-5 year old, and how he is reacting to it.

Look back on their journey through Australia and follow them as they now embark to do the same thing in New Zealand.