In this episode of The Feisty Heroine Podcast, host Rachel Beck sits down with Melissa Rodway—Canadian writer, global traveler, and host of the adventure travel podcast Fly Travel Radio. (@fly_travel_radio)

Melissa shares how solo travel becomes a powerful act of self-trust, personal growth, and freedom—especially for women navigating societal pressure around relationships, timelines, and “settling down.” From the lessons learned on the road to the deep self-reflection that happens far from home, this conversation explores how choosing yourself can be the bravest adventure of all.

We talk about:

• What solo travel teaches you about who you really are

• How travel reshapes your relationship with the world—and yourself

• The pressure women face around relationships, age, and life timelines

• Why it’s never too late to dream again or choose a different path

• The inspiration behind Melissa’s debut book The People You Meet (Click here. )

Whether you’re a woman craving independence, dreaming of solo travel, or questioning the path you were told to follow, this episode is a reminder that freedom starts when you choose yourself.

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