She, Who Wanders

After launching the She, Who Wanders series on my blog in the fall of 2022, I just couldn’t shake the feeling that these conversations needed space to go deeper.  And as I’m sitting here in awe that we’ve hit more than 1000 downloads, I realize I must not be the only one who felt that way.  

Hundreds of women have been impacted by these stories - of resilience, creativity + determination to live life more freely and intentionally.  Those of us who have dreams and visions in our hearts that may seem a little (or a lot) crazy to the rest of the world, can absolutely chase those dreams on our own, but when we can see and hear from other women who are walking through fear + forging their own path, it becomes just a little easier…and more fun.

It’s still surreal to me to be wrapping up season one, but I wanted to pause and take a moment to reflect on the last 9 episodes and lift some of the key themes that emerged from this first season.  Some of my favorites are the importance of living out our values, prioritizing family time + slower living, nurturing mental well-being, moving through fear, and finding meaningful purpose to propel us forward in life. We also chatted about the impact of minimalism, the strength of community, and the significance of embracing what makes us feel most alive.

I hope you connect with and feel inspired by these as much as I have - I’m so grateful and excited to have you along as a part of this community. We’re in this together!

Episode Shownotes: www.thegreatwanderlust.com/post/season-one-recap

9 Takeaways from Season One

• Living Out Values
• Owning Time
• Mental Health and Self-Care
• Embracing What Makes Us Feel Alive
• Dealing with Darkness
• Moving Through Fear
• Discovering Your Meaningful Mission
• Power of Minimalism
• Community Matters

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Today's guest has not only been a source of inspiration and so many tools for growth for me since I met her a few years ago, she has also built an incredible community of like minded women that has become a place of empowerment for myself and so many others. Christina is a wife, mom of two teen boys, and a three-time cancer survivor.

In 2016, she founded her company, Adventure Together, and the MaxxExplore Instagram account, where she is a full time travel creator, working with dozens of renowned brands and destinations all over the world. While inspiring and equipping families to travel and explore near and far. After selling everything and traveling Central and South America full-time starting in 2019, she also founded Insta Success, which is an online membership program that trains and empowers people to build profitable and sustainable travel brands on Instagram.

And if all of that wasn't enough, she also hosts group trips across the globe to destinations like Bali, Iceland, Fiji, and Costa Rica. She is seriously one of my biggest inspirations in travel, mom life, and business, and so much more.

Episode Shownotes: www.thegreatwanderlust.com/post/macs

Episode Highlights

• Introduction 0:01
• Christina's Story 1:43
• How did they decide to leave the states? 6:14
• Doubts and doubts about the decision. 10:56
• The importance of family time. 16:00
• The Great Wunderlist. 20:52
• The transition back into a new home. 23:38
• The power of hypnotherapy. 29:59
• What does it hurt to have faith? 36:47
• The last day of her career. 41:52
• The importance of alignment and faith. 46:27

Find Christina on Instagram at @macs_explore

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Today, we’re chatting with the amazing Sara Koppa.  Sara is a wife, mom to 5 and an adventure-driven nomad who’s been traveling full-time in her RV with her family for over a year now. While world-schooling along the way, she shares her passion for adventure, travel and wellness not only online, but also through retreats she hosts around the world.  I am inspired by watching her follow her heart, take risks and create her own reality.

In this episode, we talk about Sara’s experiences from driving their RV to Baja Mexico and her approach to world schooling her five children. She talks about overcoming fears in making decisions and her daily routines and rituals that help her maintain a positive mindset. She also shares about the women's retreats that she hosts to help women find community and rediscover themselves on a deeper level.

Episode Shownotes: www.thegreatwanderlust.com/post/koppa

Episode Highlights

• Sara's background. 0:02
• Learning on the Go with Worldschooling 3:54
• Inspiring Curiosity in Your Kids 8:49
• The Adventure to Baja 12:48
• Facing Fears + Going for It 16:03
• How she started hosting retreats for moms 19:25
• The importance of having a life outside of work. 24:52
• Rapid fire questions and answers. 28:24
• Where to connect with me online? 31:24

Find Sara on Instagram at @koppa7adventures + @soul.adventure.collective

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Kimmie is a wife, mom of two, and adventurous nomad who gave up a traditional lifestyle to live full-time with her family of four in their RV. Craving more time together as a family and the ability to focus on experiences over things, she and her husband downsized everything. They made bold moves, so they could live an active adventure with their kids on the road, mountain biking, kayaking, hiking, and just being learners of life all along the way. With their faith at the center of everything, they are homeschooling their kids, focusing on more natural ways of living and spending the majority of their time outdoors to be as close to nature as possible. 

Kimmie is passionate about health, fitness, and well-being and shares how simple it can really be for women to take the best care of themselves and literally add more life to their days.

Episode Shownotes: www.thegreatwanderlust.com/post/wildpitmans

Episode Highlights

• How the pandemic led to a new lifestyle. 1:29
• Transition from traditional lifestyle to Rv lifestyle. 5:16
• The benefits of downsizing and simplifying. 9:09
• Advice for parents who are considering homeschooling. 13:26
• Nurturing your child's natural curiosity. 18:22
• Your Great Wunderlist. 20:49
• Creating value in yours + your kids lives. 25:14
• The importance of asking yourself what you want. 28:30
• Rapid Fire Questions. 32:37

Find Kimmie on Instagram at @wildpitmans


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Tiffany is a solo-mom of two, a 15-year teacher, seeker of joy, and lover of all things adventure and getting active outdoors. In May of 2020, her husband of 14 years died suddenly, completely changing the course of her and her children’s lives.  Struggling to believe that she would every find joy or happiness again, she started traveling - both with her kids and alone, as a way to heal and re-charge her soul. Tiffany is such a strong woman not only for herself and her family, but also in sharing her story through her account @rebuilding.joy as a way to help others navigate through grief, find joy, and live every single moment to the fullest. 

Tiffany inspires me everyday to not wait on my dreams, but to follow my heart and take risks.  I’m so excited to introduce her and share her story with you today….

Episode Shownotes: www.thegreatwanderlust.com/post/rebuildingjoy

Episode Highlights

• Introduction 0:01
• Tiffany's Story 1:30
• Navigating Grief 3:20
• How does worry present itself in her life? 7:50
• The importance of being a good mom. 13:49
• Road Tripping as a family. 16:26
• Traveling doesn't have to be epic. 21:10
•  Prepping for a Year Abroad 23:45
• How to recognize the spark of joy. 28:57

Find Tiffany on Instagram at @rebuilding.joy

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Mel (@lahrs.with.latitude) is a wife, mom of four, plus two dogs, and former social worker turned seven year nomad living on the road with her family in their RV. In those seven years, they've traveled all over the United States and parts of Mexico, as well as internationally, most recently spending three months in Greece. A dreamer whose favorite place is exploring nature with her family.

She's on a mission to inspire families all over the world to live their best and most vibrant life by sharing tips for everything from education on the road, to travel guides, on destinations across the country. I can't wait to share her story and perspective with you.

Episode Shownotes: www.thegreatwanderlust.com/post/lahrswithlatitude

Episode Highlights

• Intro 0:01
• Mel's Story 1:17
• Creating Consistency on the Road. 12:39
• Finding Community as Nomads. 19:06
• Managing anxiety and taking the leap. 22:31
• Homeschooling vs. Unschooling. 27:19
• Rapid Fire Questions. 30:28
• Connecting to Mel. 36:39

Find Mel on Instagram at @lahrs.with.latitude

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Meet Amanda. She’s an outdoorsy mom living with mild cerebral palsy and the founder of National Park Capable, which seeks to help people with all abilities have the resources they need to spend time outdoors and travel based on their own ability level in things like adaptive sports, safety, and accessibility in the 63 National Parks. Having once been told she would never walk, you can now find Amanda biking, hiking and taking on physical challenges all over the US, often alongside her adorable 3 year-old daughter, and hosting meetups to build a community of adventurers. Her meaningful mission is to inspire ALL people to get out and explore the outdoors, regardless of their ability level and to show that we can all enjoy it together. 

I’m so excited to share some inspiration with you through Amanda’s incredible story today on the She, Who Wanders Podcast. 

Episode Shownotes: www.thegreatwanderlust.com/post/amanda

Episode Highlights

• Introduction 0:01
• Amanda's Backstory 1:26
• Facing Challenges 3:38
• Outdoor Adventures + National Park Capable 6:15
• Amanda's Nonprofit Aspirations 14:38
• Raising Awareness 16:42
• The Importance of Inclusion 19:31
• Your Great Wanderlust  22:10
• Rapid Fire Questions 23:52

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Update! Since the podcast was recorded, Amanda’s nonprofit, Everybody on Trails has now launched! Follow the link to get connected with this incredible mission!

Find Amanda on Instagram at @nationalparkcapable

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Meet Katayah.  She’s a wife, mom of two girls and Thai food lover who is passionate about living everyday with presence.  Having experienced the loss of her mother too soon, she now views her own motherhood journey through a different, more intentional lens.  She loves adventures, family trips + experiencing new things with her family, truly living out her motto of “memories over materialism.”  She authentically shares about the ups and downs of her modern style of homeschooling, her foray into worldschooling, how minimalism has changed her life, and inspiration for stay-at-home moms.  She’s also a go-to source for adventures around the Washington DC area and beyond, especially budget-friendly family experiences. Listen and be inspired to dig deeper in life and make space for what matters most.

Episode Shownotes: www.thegreatwanderlust.com/post/katayah

Find Katayah on Instagram at @katayah

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Meet Nichole.  She’s a wife, homeschooling mom of two from Arkansas, part of the Run Wild My Child Exec team, a  Wild + Free contributor and has even coined her own phrase and developed a course around helping parents be “responsibly brave.”  Since her kids were in diapers, Nichole has been taking them on her own for roadtrips and adventures, even living out of a van her husband converted for a multi week trip around the U.S.  She’s an inspiration in the travel and adventure community, and I’m excited to share her story.

Episode Shownotes: www.thegreatwanderlust.com/post/coleyraeh

Find Nichole on Instagram at @coleyraeh

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Meet Tiphini.  She’s a wife and mom of four (plus two dogs!) based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, but currently embarking on a year of full-time travel around the world with her family.  She is passionate about experiencing the world, outdoor adventure and living life on her own terms.  Having taken an extended family trip around Ecuador earlier this year, she knows first-hand how travel can be used as a tool for family bonding and healing.  Tiphini is a mental health advocate and works to bring women together to rediscover their passions and purpose.  In this episode, she gives so much insight and inspiration as well as her top 5 tips for helping tweens/teens enjoy the outdoors.

Find Tiphini on Instagram at @the_axplorers

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