What does it take to walk across an entire country—3,400 miles, 16 states, and 7 months on the road?

In this episode of Beautiful Work Beautiful Life, cohost Laurel Boivin sits down again with Nick Tucker, a husband, father, speaker, and storyteller whose journey of resilience has inspired many. At just 23 years old, Nick felt a calling he couldn’t ignore: to walk from Maine to Los Angeles with nothing more than a backpack, a friend, and faith that the road would provide.

Along the way, he discovered the power of kindness from strangers, the lessons of resilience born in days of rain in Pennsylvania to desert heat in Arizona, and the deeper spiritual work of learning to give himself the same grace he so freely gives to others.

This is more than a story of an extraordinary adventure—it’s a reminder that life is built one step at a time. Whether you’re facing a transition, longing for purpose, or simply curious about what happens when we say yes to a calling, Nick’s story will inspire you to trust the journey and keep moving forward one step at a time.

Links/Books mentioned: Becoming Resilient with Nick Tucker, Beautiful Work Beautiful Life Podcast, 8/10/25  https://www.liveyourinnerpower.com/podcasts/beautiful-work-beautiful-life/episodes/2149071852

The email to send questions to Laurel Boivin is [email protected] and for Laurel Holland - [email protected]

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Host/Cohost/Guest Info

Guiding others to become effective leaders of their own lives, Laurel Holland has been on a journey of awakening and transformation throughout her life. Writing about inner work, Laurel has authored four books, including Crossroads and Love’s 8 Laws. Her books, Live Your Inner Power, the Journal, and Courageous Woman, introduce, share, and explore the eight foundational practices for creating transformation from the inside out. Through her books, programs, and innovative talks, Laurel’s great desire is to lift others up and courageously step into the life they came here to live. You can learn more about Laurel Holland, her books, and the work she does at https://www.liveyourinnerpower.com.

Laurel Boivin, founder of Flux+Flow Professional Coaching, is a life and leadership coach, and a speaker. Laurel helps high-performing professionals overcome overwhelm and disillusionment by increasing self-awareness and shifting perspective to improve performance, increase personal contribution, and experience a greater sense of fulfillment and purpose. Laurel began coaching after a 30-year corporate career. A Reiki master and yoga practitioner, collector of sea glass and antiques, she lives in New Hampshire and summers in Maine. You can learn more about Laurel Boivin and the work she does at www.fluxflowcoaching.com.

Nick Tucker is a husband and father, a speaker, storyteller, and founder of Camp Nick, a youth adventure camp in Los Angeles. Living the life he always dreamed of, Nick’s message centers on resilience, healing, and the lifelong journey of becoming. Nick is also the visionary behind the Walk With Me Tour, a cross-country speaking tour that retraces his 2011 walk from Maine to California – a 7 month-long journey of more than 3400 miles through 16 states and 20 volunteer projects along the way. You can learn more about Nick at www.NickRTucker.com, email him at [email protected], and follow him on Instagram @NickTucker.