Käri explores the contrasting worldviews of two iconic figures tied to Odense, Denmark: the Norse god Odin and the storyteller Hans Christian Andersen.

Käri talks about what life on an eco farm has been like so far, along with some of the fun German phrases and traditions she’s been learning from new friends.

Newly arrived in Denmark, Käri shares some stories and first impressions from her first week.

Days before leaving for Denmark—with no job yet lined up, and SO much still TBD—Käri talks about resisting the urge to package life into neat conclusions before sharing about it.

Käri shares some observations from a trip to the Galápagos, where lava moves where it’s easiest, while marine iguanas push into harsh, difficult conditions. A simple invitation to consider which type of path we’re choosing.

Building on her recent reflections about “designing a life,” Käri explores how intentionality and adventure are not mutually exclusive.

About to graduate next week with a master’s in instructional design, Käri shares how she’s applying the design process not only in the classroom, but in the broader context of her life.

00:00 Meet Käri

00:41 After Graduation

01:11 Designing A Life

02:23 Choosing the “Where”

02:47 Current Priorities

03:27 Next Destination: Copenhagen, Denmark

Welcome, and hello!

I’m Käri.

I was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, but have since lived all over the world.

I’ve kayaked with penguins along the equator, biked through typhoons in Taiwan, and gazed out over what felt like all of Africa from the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.

I’ve ridden camels through Morocco, gotten lost in Russian snowstorms, and sampled just about every kind of cheese and chocolate in Switzerland.

I am in awe of this beautiful world, filled with beautiful people and possibilities, and just have this fierce urge to explore and experience as much as possible!

I’ve been learning to lean into the unknown, and embrace life’s unfolding surprises. In my life so far, there have been many! (But then again, does anyone’s life turn out exactly as planned?)

This is not an advice podcast–merely taking you along on my journey, sharing my musings as I figure things out along the way, and giving you permission to do the same, for all in your life that is also: TBD. :)