Here we are, the final episode for 2019!

I've learned a lot from this past year. The amazing experiences that I've had, as well as the incredible guests that I've been able to connect with, have brought forth many life lessons that have really struck a chord with me. And these are lessons that I will take with me. Not just into this coming year, but for the rest of my life as well.

So for this episode of The Blog Readings, I'm going to talk about three key takeaways from some of my experiences.

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Within each of us lies an internal battle between who we are currently, and who we want to become. With who we want to become being our warrior side. Today on the podcast I'm joined by fellow Marine and Veteran entrepreneur, Chris Albert, to talk about climbing out of a hole after hitting rock bottom. How to make the most out of your one shot at life. And how you can cultivate your warrior soul.

Chris is the founder of Warrior Soul Agoge, which is a community of Veterans seeking to reawaken and hone their warrior spirits for success in the modern world. With the Agoge consisting of an apparel line, a podcast, and a mastermind group called the Warrior's Obituary Society.

Though prior to embarking on this path of entrepreneurship, Chris spent time in the Marine Corps as an infantryman. Following his service, he took notice of the tragic state of many Veterans and made it his mission to help them live their best lives. Though this path did not come without challenges. Along the way Chris faced failed businesses, ruined relationships, he was without a home for a while and living out of his car, and he was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis.

Despite all of it, he pressed on and is now running a successful business. He's also taking good care of his health by staying active through weight lifting and jiu-jitsu. And he hosts a podcast that has allowed him to connect with a variety of amazing people; including Grant Cardone, Nick Bare, Ryan Michler, and Donny O'Malley, just to name a few. In this episode, Chris tells us more of his story, talking about the life lessons that he's learned from his successes and failures, some of his travels around the world, and how you can cultivate your own warrior soul.

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Also, check out the Warrior's Obituary Society, the Warrior Soul Podcast, and Warrior Soul Apparel for some sweet gear!

And take a look at the Waking Up app that Chris mentioned on the show!

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In this episode of The Blog Readings, I'll be reading a post from another blog! Not too long ago, I had the privilege to welcome Chris Oldfield, creator and author of Lessons Learned Abroad, to the podcast on two separate occasions. We had great conversations about ethical travel and life lessons learned from traveling.

He also wrote another post a few years back titled, The Emotional Cost of Travel. I read it recently and it really struck a chord with me. For many of the things that he talks about in this post, I've experienced as well. And that's what I'll be sharing in today's episode. Thank you Chris for allowing me to read it aloud!

To read his entire post, click HERE!

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Also, listen to both of Chris's appearances on the podcast!

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And until next time; be safe, happy travels, and always move forward!

I'm a firm believer that with a strong body, comes a strong mind. And that when we make our physical health a priority, it enhances all other areas of our life. Today on the podcast I speak with Mike Milakovic to talk about the value of putting in the hard work, why you should make fitness a life long journey, and how all of it leads to you becoming mighty.

Mike is the owner and founder of Mighty Mike's Foods, a health food company that's on a mission to produce healthy and delicious foods to help people be mighty from the inside out! Though prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Mike had a long history in training in athletics. This led him to become a college scholarship athlete, and eventually an Olympic hopeful for the hammer throw.

The pursuit of his Olympic dream took him to Hungary, where he lived for an entire year to train with some of the best in the world. He eventually went on to take what he's learned to help hundreds of other people on their own fitness journeys. In this episode, Mike shares more of his story and his experiences with traveling and living around the world. And we have a fantastic discussion on health and fitness; including how to overcome obstacles that get in your way, aligning your health and fitness goals with your passion, and how you can be mighty!

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Also, Mike has a very generous offer for listeners of The All-Around Adventure Podcast! Head over to Mighty Mike's Foods and use coupon code adventure20 to get 20% off of your order!

Lastly, check out Allan Savory's TED Talk that Mike mentioned!

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And until next time; be safe, happy travels, and always move forward!

In this episode of The Blog Readings, I'll be reading a post from another blog! Not too long ago I had the privilege to welcome Chelsey Schultz, creator and author of The Ninja Gypsy, on the podcast. We had a great conversation about travel safety, which is a topic that I take great interest in and like to talk about from time to time. Recently, Chelsey published a post on her blog titled Top Tips for Bar Safety that I found very insightful.

I don't frequent bars very often when I travel, so when it comes to travel safety, I'd say that this isn't my specialty. Therefore, I reached out to Chelsey to see if I could borrow her expertise on the subject and share her post. And that's what I'll be reading in today's episode. Thank you Chelsey for allowing me to read it aloud!

To read her entire post, click HERE!

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And check out Chelsey's book!: Inspired: The Stories of Nine Solo Female Travelers

Chelsey also created a Facebook group called Safe Travel for Women. Where female travelers share their tips, ideas, and general information on how to travel the world safely.

Lastly, tune into Chelsey's appearance on the podcast HERE!

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And until next time; be safe, happy travels, and always move forward!

Solo travel certainly has a lot of amazing benefits. Including; building self-reliance and seeing the world at your own pace. However, there's also much that can be gained from linking up with other like-minded travelers and taking on the world together. Today on the podcast I'm joined by returned guest, Paige Harker, to talk about the benefits of traveling with others, and how you form valuable connections that last long after the trip is over.

Paige is the creator and author of That Blonde Bikini Girl, a travel blog that helps women make it to their bucket list destinations with tips and tricks, money-saving guides, and destination resources. Early last year she joined me on the podcast to talk about health and wellness, another passion of hers. Since then she's made substantial growth with her blog and has also become a retreat planner, and recently led her first group of women to Bali. However, her travels since our last conversation have also come with some intense challenges. Challenges that have not been discussed on this podcast before.

In this episode, Paige shares some stories from her recent travels and the wild misadventures that she's had. As well as some of the life lessons that she's learned from them. We also discuss a variety of topics pertaining to travel and self-development. Including; how travel helps you gain confidence, safety measures that you can take while abroad, and what you can gain when you travel with others.

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Ladies, if you're interested in traveling with Paige, check out her upcoming retreats at The Traveling Bikinis.

Also, if you haven't listened to Paige's first appearance on the podcast, you can check it out HERE!

Thank you for listening! To hear more great episodes like this one, click here! Also, don't forget to head over to Apple Podcasts and leave us a good review! You can also listen to the podcast on Spotify, Stitcher, and iHeartRadio. Also be sure to join our FREE closed Facebook group, Travel Titans, and interact with other travelers like you!

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And until next time; be safe, happy travels, and always move forward!

Both the Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day were this week. I had the opportunity to speak with some fellow Marines and Veterans and share stories. This lead me to think about my time in boot camp when I was 18-years-old. Needless to say... it was Hell! But as tough as it was, by the end of it I was a much stronger and more capable version of myself. And the lessons that I learned have served me well as I went on to pursue other meaningful things in my life. In this episode, I speak from the heart and share three of them with you, and I hope that they serve you well too!

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Tragedy can strike at any moment, and sometimes it can change our lives forever. My guest today, Chris Waddell, talks about a tragic accident that he faced early in his life and how we went on to achieve great things afterward. He also talks about how you can turn your own tragedies into triumphs.

Chris is the founder of One Revolution, a foundation that's on a mission to have those with disabilities be viewed for their potential, rather than their limitations. While he was in college, Chris suffered a skiing accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Following this event, he believed that the world could see him differently. Therefore, he took to the slopes once again to compete as a monoskier. Eventually, going on to compete at the Paralympic level, and becoming the fastest monoskier in the world!

After retiring from athletics, Chris continued on with his mission to turn the perception of disability upside down. This led him to East Africa to attempt a summit bid of Mount Kilimanjaro. After days of hand-pedaling a four-wheeled rover, and with a little help from his team, he eventually made it to the top. Also, throughout his journey, he's earned several other honors as well; such as becoming the Dalai Lama's Unsung Hero of Compassion and being one of People Magazine's “50 Most Beautiful People”.

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Halloween has just past, but I'm still in the mood for spooky stuff! So for this episode of The Blog Readings, I wanted to read a post where I tell about an interesting superstition that I learned about that another culture believes. While I was living in The Gambia during my Peace Corps service, I had an interesting interaction with a woman there, and that's when I learned about this superstition that pertains to death.

To see the entire original blog post, click HERE!

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No matter what we set out to achieve in our lives. We will inevitably run into challenges that can create self-limiting beliefs that can prevent us from reaching our full potential. My guest today, Joel Runyon, talks about some of the challenges that he's faced as he's traveled the world as an ultra-endurance athlete. As well as why you should embrace challenges in your life, and how to do what you never thought was possible.

Joel is the founder of IMPOSSIBLE, which is a company that focuses on helping others surpass their limits and do the impossible. I had the chance to sit down with him during the Spartan Media Fest in Lake Tahoe prior to the Spartan Race World Championships, and I was amazed to hear some of his incredible stories and accomplishments. In 2017, he became the youngest person to run an ultra-marathon on all seven continents. As a result, he raised $192,000 for Pencils for Promise and built seven schools.

Though this endeavor didn't come without challenges. Early on he faced a critical setback that almost ended it all. Though he found a way to overcome this challenge and push forward to set this new record. Now he's on a mission to help others overcome their own challenges. Along the way, he's done a TEDx talk, developed an app called MoveWell, and he continues to set an example by seeking out more challenges in his life.

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Also, check out Joel's continuous philanthropic efforts at impossible.org. As well as his health and nutrition resources; MoveWell app, Ultimate Meal Plans, and Ultimate Paleo Guide.

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And until next time; be safe, happy travels, and always move forward!