Stories Connect People

Travel in Twos Blogger - Ivy Carruth

 www.travelintwos.com

Introduction: 

Today my guest on Stories Connect People podcast is Ivy Carruth. She is an expat who moved from Atlanta to Australia, she is a travel blogger and a travel writer. She talks about her life after moving around the world, her life as an expat and how the change opened up the world for her. 

She started an amazing travel blog and website that you must check out, Travel in Twos. Its one of the best website I've ever seen and her travel articles are incredibly written. I wanted Ivy to share her story of how moving around the world started her on this travel adventure that you will surely learn from.    You will be both highly informed and highly entertained by her writing, wit and charm.  I describe her as a little southern and a little Aussie. You will see why.  

We discuss:

How Ivy started her website and blog and how she got into freelancing.

Hear Ivy's travel tips, how to do travel research and the importance of travel planning.

Her travel research tips:

Do research on Instagram, Facebook pages, Pinterest, search and follow hashtags, other blogs, Trip Advisor and Air BnB curated travel activities/experiences at a destination. You can use this as a resource even if you aren't staying at a Air BnB property.

And of course, read great stories on Travel in Twos to get awesome ideas and travel recommendations.

Read about the Maldives:

https://travelintwos.com/magical-maldives-part-1-a-primer/

https://travelintwos.com/magical-maldives-part-2-guesthouse-or-resort/

Connect with Ivy:

https://travelintwos.com/

Subscribe to Ivy's blog @ Travel in Twos and leave her comments!

Instagram - Travel_in_twos_

Facebook -  Travel in Twos

Stories Connect People:

Guest - Jorge Cruz

Hear Jorge's story of becoming a pilot, his love for his career and his journey of how he got to his dream job as a pilot of Southwest Airlines.

Jorge is also a beekeeper and shares a little about his hobby. 

Follow Jorge on Instagram to see his amazing pictures at luvjetdryver74

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Guest - Julie Farmer

My guest today on Stories Connect People podcast is one that will touch your heart. Julie Farmer is truly an angel.  She helped hundreds of people change their life. She found her calling 10 years ago when she began helping immigrants with their journey to becoming an American Citizen.

You will hear also from a very special guest, Marc. Marc was an immigrant from Africa. He came to the US at the of 25 with a Green Card. Marc couldn't speak a word of English, had no money, zero resources, was homeless for weeks and while he was working two jobs PT jobs trying to save some money he was waiting until his co-workers left at night so he could climb into the dumpster to get food.

But one day he met an angel, her name was Julie Farmer. Hear how Julie and her whole family welcomed Marc into their life and supported his journey as he learned to speak English, learned to drive, got his citizenship and went on to college to become a registered nurse. He now works in the ICU at Emory Hospital. 

Julie Farmer teaches Citizenship classes through the Catholic Charities organization.

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/

For more information on immigration services, English classes and support to help someone get their citizenship visit the Catholic Charities website.  https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/ 

https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/our-ministry/immigration-refugee-services/ 

Guest - Steve Bell

Campana Ranch - https://www.campanaranchwines.com/

The Campana Ranch Winery Story - http://www.campanaranchwines.com/our-story/

Meet the team at Campana Ranch Winey - http://www.campanaranchwines.com/meet-the-team/

Logo was done by a friend as a gift, it is a horseshoe being held up by a grapevine in the shape of a wine glass

Steve says, "Great wines start with great grapes"

His wine philosophy - He is as much a natural winemaker as possible, don't filter any of the wines.

Located in beautiful Sonoma county, Russian River Valley

Steve makes all 5 of the Bourdeaux

2 chardonnays

2 ports - white and red

Steve Bell -  Campana Ranch Winery

Location:

3631 Mark West Station Rd. 

Windsor, Ca. 95492

Steve's contact info:

707 337-0844

[email protected]

campanaranchwines.com

Follow Campana Ranch Winery at - https://www.facebook.com/campanaranchwinery/

Trust the Journey – with Pattie Baker

Guest - Pattie Baker

AN UNINTENTIONAL ADVOCATE FOR STRANGERS. SUSTAINABILITY. COMMUNITY GARDENS. BIKING. COMMUNITY ART. AND MUCH MORE.

You must listen to Stories Connect People guest, Pattie Baker.  She talks all about how she is making the world a better place! She is a difference maker!  Pattie who is traveling at the speed of bike became an advocate for sustainability, community gardening, people, biking, community arts without ever intending to do so.

Many of her adventures come from biking.  "When you start out you go somewhere to ride. The more you ride; you ride to go somewhere."  She is riding to experience! She is experiencing her community, her city, people, art and nature.  

Hear Pattie’s passion for connecting with people, with strangers and she does so in such a present, intentional, engaging way. Pattie doesn’t just take time if she meets a stranger, she makes time for it in her life - she talks to them, gets to know them, sometimes photographs them. 

Pattie is an advocate, a multi-time author, photographer, blogger and Peace Corps Uganda invitee, waiting for her departure date.  

Notable Quotes:

“Trust the journey”

“If the path and the pace aren't right. It's not a joy-based journey”

“When you start out you go somewhere to ride. The more you ride; you ride to go somewhere."

“Do the next right thing”. There are a lot of steps forward that we can take that don't require money or time or permission.  To help us get closer to our own goals.

“Biking is the way to access humanity”

Advice – “Lead with kindness”  

 References:

Traveling at the Speed of Bike

Website -https://travelingatthespeedofbike.com/

Peace Corps Uganda - https://www.peacecorps.gov/uganda/

Bicycle Tours of Atlanta – https://biketoursatl.com/

Fall in Love with Atlanta Bike tour - https://biketoursatl.com/fall-in-love-with-atlanta-bike-tour/

Pattie talks about Robyn and the great things they are doing at BTA.

Take Action:

Follow Pattie, consider purchasing one of her books or taking her Free Bike Class, Pedal Power with Pattie. Like, share, comment, or just CONNECT! Pattie loves to hear from those reading her blogs, seeing her photographs, etc. If you are moved by her story reach out to her today!  Email: [email protected] 

 Pattie's Books  - https://travelingatthespeedofbike.com/2020/06/20/summer-reading/

Blog: TravelingAtTheSpeedOfBike.com

Twitter: PattieBaker  

Instagram: sustainablepattie 

Instagram: @todaysnicestranger - https://www.instagram.com/todaysnicestranger/

Email: [email protected] 

Free bike class - Pedal Power with Pattie

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Interview with Onest Mathis. 

Life with 13 siblings.

Life at Colonial Bakery

The story of having twins Polly and Paula as a complete surprise.

20+ year cancer survivor

Guest: Lee Chambers

Show -Losing Mobility yet Gaining Gratitude - Lee Chambers

Environmental Psychologist, Wellbeing Consultant and Founder of Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing

Lee Chambers is a Wellbeing Consultant, Workshop Facilitator and Sleep Specialist. Having spent the last 10 years focusing on wellbeing and performance in the local government, corporate organisations, and in elite sports, he has now brought his experience and qualifications with the aim to impact the wellbeing of thousands of individuals and businesses.

Lee has qualifications in Performance Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning Coaching, and Advanced Sleep Consultancy, and he delivers multi-disciplinary workshops focused on improving performance and productivity through increasing employee wellbeing. This is an issue very close to his heart, as after losing the ability to walk in 2014 due to chronic illness, he has battled back to achieve a positive health outcome, and is now on the pathway to become medication free. He holds an MSc in Environmental Psychology, with a focus on human interaction with workplaces and natural environments.

He also presents the Health and Wellbeing show on Ribble FM Radio, and speaks in Educational establishments about his varied career path, health challenges and having a resilient mindset.

Based in Preston in the North of the UK, Lee is currently working with business owners and employee teams to create culture change, wellbeing strategies and champions. He is a father of 2, coaches a disability football team, and enjoys eating good food with good friends. He is currently writing his first book, “How To Conquer Anything”, which will be released in November 2020.

Listeners can download My Latest Book Here!: https://www.essentialise.co.uk/ebook

Lee’s Consultancy: https://leechambers.org

Twitter: @essentialise

Facebook/Instagram: @essentialisecoach

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-chambers-278a6518a/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/leechambersessentialise

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