Hey, guess what?! I'm a brand new mama, and I'm officially back from maternity leave!

During my leave, I've been reflecting on what this transition means for me as a woman, how it affects my normal routine, and how even though a part of me can't wait for the day when my baby is more reactive and can do more things, how much I equally want to cherish all of these moments with him as a tiny baby because of how fleeting they are.

So whether you're already a mom or hope to be someday - I'd love for you to listen and reflect on your perspective.

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Traveling with friends sounds like the best idea ever until you find yourself dealing with disagreements and hangry travel companions. Taking a vacation with friends is just different than a vacation with your husband or your immediate family, so on this episode, I'm sharing with you the one thing you need to know to be able to travel with your friends and stay friends, including one slightly awkward but effective hack that saved my friendship with my 2 best friends on a trip to Ireland a decade ago.Follow Angela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildhairtravels

Ireland. The shining Emerald Isle. Where there's a history book version and a storybook version of the castle that you're touring. Where hearty Irish stew and brown soda bread helps you ditch the chill from the weather outside. Where you cram into a pub booth with new friends to enjoy a pint together.

On this destination feature episode, I'm chatting about what a vacation to Ireland could look like and helping you see if it's a match for your next vacation.

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There are the people who love a solid vacation itinerary, but who wind up feeling exhausted from their trip, and there are the people who just show up and wing it on vacation, and wind up feeling disappointed that their trip wasn't as expected. If you're wondering which approach is better, I'm sharing with you my recipe for that sweet spot in the middle so you can perfect your vacation planning!Get my support in planning your next vacation: https://www.wildhairtravels.com/work-with-me

Off-the-shelf, premade vacation itineraries look flippin' amazing on paper. Your vacation is already planned and all you have to do is book it and show up. They seem like the answer to your next vacation...until you show up and they're not. Today I'm chatting about what's wrong with out-of-the-box vacation packages, and why they are never going to cut it for you.Learn more about working w/ Angela to plan your next vacation: https://www.wildhairtravels.com/work-with-me

If you feel like you never have enough time to do everything, and your schedule is running your life, this is a not-miss episode! Life Coach Melody Woolford and I really dove in deep into the ONE problem that most of us busy professional women have: and that's with time.

She shares her 5 tips for taking back your time and getting some control of your schedule so that you can actually spend your life doing what you want to do. Come nerd out with us!

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Unpopular opinion: Quit polling your random Facebook friends for recommendations about your vacations. They don't have the answers and aren't actually helping you get any close to planning the personalized vacation of your dreams.Prepare for a little bit of spunk on today's episode, as we chat about why putting out a free-for-all post on Facebook can actually hurt your vacation experience, and what to do instead! -----------Connect w/ Angela on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildhairtravels

I've got another travel story feature on the podcast this week! Our guest Marissa Aiuto, Food Mindset Coach, is telling us about a big journey she had in the past that not only spurred her wanderlust for life, but also taught her that she is capable of doing hard things and doing them her way.

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We're starting something new on the podcast: I'm bringing guests on the show to share their favorite travel memories!

Our first guest Jana Osfosky, Pinterest Marketing Expert, is sharing with us a bittersweet travel memory that marked a new chapter in her life. This experience gave her a new sense of purpose and passion, and a lot of evidence that she is adaptable and capable of getting through difficult times.

I know you're going to love hearing Jana's story.

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Is a Caribbean vacation calling your name? If so, might I suggest a vacation to the US Virgin Islands? It's of course got the beaches and warm weather that you're craving, but with the added perks of being super easy to travel to as an American.

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