Leap Like Me

Kate and Brian Fassett, of Portland, Oregon, met on a study abroad program in Ecuador. After they married, they volunteered for the Peace Corps. Learning about new cultures was an important part of who they were – and they wanted to share the experience with their two daughters, ages 7 and 10. Financially, the only way to do it was if Brian got an overseas job. In this interview, Lisa catches the Fassetts in the last days of their 14 months living in northern Uganda, where Brian worked for a nonprofit that offers microfinance to small farmers. Hear about the richness and challenge of taking working sabbatical that went deep into cultural immersion, in a developing country. Show notes at www.lisahoashi.com. Follow us! Lisa Hoashi: @lisahoashi. Join the Leap Like Me Community on Facebook. Theme music by Far Pines Music.

For Shannon Whaley, the idea of taking a leap to finally go after her dreams was so terrifying it sent her to the emergency room – more than once. She knew she had to break from her party girl lifestyle in Seattle but fear kept her stuck for years. In this interview, Shannon talks with Lisa about how she finally managed to conquer those fears and move to the Cayman Islands, where she realized that she'd have to get sober or she'd never get where she wanted to go. Shannon's journey of self-discovery eventually led her to become a life coach, start her own online business, and move to Lucca, Italy, where she met her fiancé. Show notes at www.lisahoashi.com. Follow us! Lisa Hoashi: @lisahoashi. Join the Leap Like Me Community on Facebook. Theme music by Far Pines Music.

Pablo Seto worked in finance in Toronto until very recently. Lisa interviews Pablo in the first weeks of his sabbatical. He describes what it feels like to suddenly stop working and have so much free time. For Pablo, taking a sabbatical is about putting his money and time toward his biggest priorities in life, one of which is his health and self-care. Financial independence has long been a central goal in Pablo's life. To take his sabbatical – and get him closer to his goal of early retirement – Pablo saved 40 percent of his salary per year. He offers both his money philosophy and tips to others interested in doing something similar. Show notes at www.lisahoashi.com. Follow us! Lisa Hoashi: @lisahoashi. Join the Leap Like Me Community on Facebook. Theme music by Far Pines Music.

Alistair and Jenny Campbell quit their senior-level marketing jobs mid-career to take their two kids, ages 8 and 10, on a one year sabbatical around the world. Their idea was: Why wait until retirement? They traveled to 24 countries on four continents, staying in Airbnbs all along the way. Lisa's interview with Jenny and Alistair offers practical and logistical advice for other families, including budgeting, homeschooling, visas, and vaccinations. They also talk about the impact it had on them as a family, and as individuals. Show notes at www.lisahoashi.com. Follow us! Lisa Hoashi: @lisahoashi. Join the Leap Like Me Community on Facebook. Theme music by Far Pines Music.

Amanda Jarman's sabbatical to Belize with her husband was supposed to last only five months. She'd picked Hopkins, a seaside village, as the place to recover from chronic health problems and burnout. What surprised her was how much it felt like home. Lisa's conversation with Amanda covers: Why Amanda took her sabbatical, what she discovered about herself and her life, and what made her decide to move to Belize. We discuss how Amanda revamped her small business to work remotely, and designed a slower lifestyle around her most important values. Show notes at www.lisahoashi.com. Follow us! Lisa Hoashi: @lisahoashi. Join the Leap Like Me Community on Facebook. Theme music by Far Pines Music. Enjoy the show? Please leave us a review or rating, and share with others!

A new show about the leaps people take in life to go after what they really want. In Season 1, host Lisa Hoashi interviews people from diverse backgrounds and professions who took a sabbatical. They left life and work as they knew it for the unknown – and totally new. Get the inside scoop on how they designed their sabbatical or career break, made a budget, quit their jobs or asked for leave, recovered from burnout, traveled solo or with kids, found adventure and the unexpected, and decided what to do next. Episode 1 debuts as of September 10, 2018. New episodes Mondays. Subscribe today!