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In Episode 105 of the One Girl Travel Podcast, Alessia talks about something that can feel intimidating when you first start solo traveling: meeting new people.

Despite what it might look like today, Alessia wasn’t always outgoing. She grew up shy and quiet, and solo travel played a huge role in helping her become more confident, open, and comfortable talking to people she doesn’t know.

In this episode, Alessia shares some of the simple things she started doing to get more comfortable socially, like making eye contact, saying hello, giving genuine compliments, and starting conversations even when it felt awkward. She also talks about turning it into a game, because not every interaction has to lead somewhere. Sometimes the win is simply having the confidence to try.

She also shares why becoming your own best friend is such an important part of solo travel, how your body language can either invite or discourage conversation, and some of the best places to meet people when you’re traveling alone.

Most importantly, confidence comes from practice. The more you put yourself out there, the easier it becomes. You don’t need to magically become an extrovert to meet people while traveling. You just need to be willing to get a little uncomfortable, practice, and have some fun with it.

If the idea of traveling alone sounds exciting but you’re worried about feeling lonely, awkward, or not knowing how to meet people, this episode is for you.

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After taking a break from the One Girl Travel Podcast since December 2025, Alessia is back with an honest update on everything that's been happening behind the scenes.

In this episode, she shares how her business has naturally grown beyond solo travel into content creation, social media consulting, affiliate marketing, and helping entrepreneurs show up with confidence online. She talks about why change is a normal part of building a business and why trying to stay in one lane can often hold you back.

Alessia also shares what it's been like to deal with unfollows, unsubscribes, and the opinions that come with growing in a new direction. She tells the story of how one viral TikTok Shop video completely changed the trajectory of her business, leading to new opportunities as a creator.

She also talks about setting boundaries, recognizing when relationships or communities are no longer the right fit, and learning to let go without guilt. Throughout the episode, she reflects on the importance of celebrating your wins, trusting yourself, and continuing to move forward even when the next step feels uncertain.

Whether you're building a business, creating content, or simply finding the confidence to follow a new path, this episode is an honest reminder that growth often requires change... and that's something to be proud of.

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Podcast Summary: One Girl Travel Podcast — Episode 103

In this heartfelt and practical episode of the One Girl Travel Podcast, Alessia welcomes listeners to a special lesson shared from her retired One Girl Travel Club. This episode centers on one of the biggest concerns for aspiring solo travelers: overcoming the fear of loneliness and making meaningful friendships as an adult—especially while exploring the world on your own.

Alessia shares her personal journey and insights, emphasizing that solo travel doesn’t have to mean being alone. She explains how traveling solo provides a unique opportunity to expand your social circle, build confidence, and form genuine connections with people from around the world. Throughout the episode, she provides actionable advice, such as knowing what qualities you value in a friend, putting yourself in environments where like-minded people gather, and adopting a “yes” mindset to new experiences.

The conversation covers common barriers to meeting new friends as an adult, from social anxiety and busy schedules to not knowing where to start. Alessia offers practical tips for breaking the ice, the importance of body language, and making the most of online communities, coworking spaces, group tours, and local spots when traveling. Safety is always a priority, and the episode closes out with essential reminders for staying safe while making connections abroad.

Listeners are encouraged to complete reflective workbook prompts and take on this month’s challenge: proactively meeting someone new. With warmth and encouragement, Alessia invites everyone to step out of their comfort zones, trust the process, and embrace the many friendships waiting to be found on the road.

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or considering your first solo trip, this episode is packed with wisdom, relatable stories, and empowering advice to help you travel solo—not alone.

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In this candid, unscripted episode, Alessia Tenebruso dives deep into the topic of knowing your value and setting boundaries, both as a content creator and in everyday life. Inspired by a recent personal experience with a brand collaboration, Alessia shares how not acknowledging her own worth led to frustration and feeling undervalued, and how this can happen to anyone, whether in work, relationships, or personal commitments.

Through her story, Alessia offers practical advice on identifying areas where you might be accepting less than you deserve, and gives listeners a step-by-step guide to setting and maintaining boundaries, including communicating simply, not over-explaining, practicing with small boundaries, and being prepared to let people be disappointed. She emphasizes the importance of prioritizing self-respect, energy, and what feels good, rather than what merely looks good to others.

If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, saying yes when you want to say no, or feeling drained from overcommitting, this episode will motivate you to reassess your limits and start honoring your true value, so you can create a life that’s aligned, fulfilling, and authentically yours.

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In this episode, host Alessia welcomes listeners to December and shares her personal journey of starting a new habit: daily morning exercise. She talks candidly about overcoming excuses, finding accountability, and using her Meta Quest VR headset to make workouts fun, especially with the Supernatural app that combines travel, music, and fitness.

Alessia introduces her "31 Day Habit Jumpstart Challenge," available for free through her monthly Insider newsletter, and explains how the Notion workspace template helps listeners set, track, and stay accountable to a new goal. She dives into practical mindset shifts, like finding solutions instead of excuses, and encourages starting new habits before the new year begins.

The episode also features holiday gift guides covering everything from comfy essentials and tech gadgets to kids’ toys and travel favorites, plus a festive playlist for the season. Alessia shares tips for experiencing Christmas markets and destinations, with special highlights for New York City and Edinburgh, Scotland.

She rounds out the show reflecting on her evolving brand, moving beyond solo travel into social media and business coaching, and invites listeners to provide feedback and connect with her. The episode is packed with inspiration, resources, and practical advice to finish the year strong and set up for success in 2026.

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00:00 "Overcoming Excuses for Exercise"

05:34 Self-Discipline Through VR Workouts

10:08 "Building Habits Through Self-Reflection"

12:31 Daily & Weekly Accountability Tracker

16:16 "Holiday Tips and Travel Guide"

20:05 "Confident Branding and Business Growth"

22:32 "Plan Your Goals for 2026"

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In this milestone episode, Alessia celebrates reaching 100 episodes by reflecting on her journey of personal growth and entrepreneurship through solo travel. She shares how her travel tree, decorated with ornaments from each destination, serves as a powerful visualization of how far she’s come since starting her journey in 2012 after leaving a mentally abusive relationship and rediscovering herself through solo adventures.

Alessia emphasizes the importance of pausing to appreciate your progress, showing gratitude, and taking action on your dreams rather than just thinking or researching. She recounts the incremental steps that led her from her first solo trip, to founding One Girl Travel, becoming a certified life and travel coach, and finally leaving her corporate job to run her business full time.

The episode also introduces an exciting announcement: the Creator Bundle, which includes her Solo Selfie Masterclass and the Social Media Starter Kit. This bundle is designed to help women gain confidence, become more visible online, and learn how to manage their content creation and social media presence independently.

Alessia wraps up with gratitude for her listeners and offers a special coupon code for Thanksgiving/Black Friday, encouraging everyone to acknowledge how far they’ve come and continue taking bold steps towards their dreams.

If you’re looking for motivation to pursue personal or business goals, or practical resources for solo travel and social media, this episode is packed with inspiration and actionable advice.

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In this heartfelt episode, Alessia Tenebruso, host of the One Girl Travel Podcast, returns after a lengthy break and dives deep into the emotional challenges she’s faced throughout the past year. She opens up about feelings of self-doubt, frustration, and being held back by negative emotions—sharing candidly how these experiences impacted both her personal life and her business.

Alessia walks listeners through her breakthrough moment of realizing the power she has in choosing how to respond to setbacks. She discusses the importance of acknowledging and naming your emotions, allowing them to exist without letting them define you, and then intentionally moving forward. Alessia provides practical advice, including her “emotional reset ritual,” offering simple steps to ground yourself and shift your mindset, whether you’re dealing with anxiety, frustration, or doubt.

She emphasizes the value of showing up authentically—even when things feel messy or imperfect—and encourages fellow solo travelers, entrepreneurs, and anyone feeling stuck by their own emotions to take action and give themselves credit for trying. Alessia shares updates about new directions in her business, including social media consulting and video editing, reminding everyone that growth often lies in embracing vulnerability and pressing forward despite uncertainty.

The episode wraps up with a message of hope and empowerment, inspiring listeners to let go of endless comparison and perfectionism, and to show up for their dreams, just as they are.

Ready for an exciting milestone, Alessia teases the upcoming 100th episode and invites her community to continue moving forward together.

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In episode 98 of the One Girl Travel Podcast, host Alessia Tenebruso gives listeners a detailed and personal recap of her recent solo adventure to Slovenia. Alessia takes you through the entire journey—from flying business class on Lufthansa and her unique experience on the upper deck, to navigating the challenges of driving solo through the Slovenian Alps.

She shares candid moments of anxiety navigating mountain roads, unexpected marathons and road closures, and getting lost (with a few mishaps involving translation apps). Alessia also highlights her favorite accommodations, like the boutique wellness-focused Hotel Plesnik with its stunning alpine views and freshwater pool, and her stay in a former royal suite at Strmol Castle.

The episode is packed with travel tips: how to pick the best plane seat, reasons to carry a personal fan, the importance of travel insurance, and what to do if your luggage gets damaged. Alessia also explores Lake Bled (including a thrilling toboggan ride and boat tours), and soaks up the vibrant energy of Ljubljana, diving into chocolate museums, castle tours, and travel card perks.

Throughout, she reflects on the joys and occasional mishaps of solo travel—offering tons of inspiration and practical advice for anyone dreaming of a trip to Slovenia (or solo travel in general). If you’re considering adding Slovenia to your travel wishlist, this heartfelt, funny, and super informative episode is a must-listen!

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Are you waiting for the perfect moment to chase your dreams? That perfect moment isn't coming.

Perfectionism has become one of the most misunderstood concepts in our lives. What many of us proudly wear as a badge of honor—being detail-oriented, having high standards—is actually a mindset trap keeping us stuck in place. As I share in this deeply personal episode, perfectionism isn't about excellence at all. It's about fear: fear of judgment, fear of failure, and fear of the unknown.

I've been there myself. From hesitating to post content online because it wasn't "good enough" to delaying my entrepreneurial journey until everything felt "just right," perfectionism has been my own personal roadblock. When I resigned from my 14-year corporate career last January to pursue entrepreneurship full-time, I quickly learned that success isn't a straight upward line—it's a rollercoaster of highs and lows that requires embracing imperfection along the way.

The real magic happens when we shift our perspective from viewing mistakes as failures to seeing them as valuable learning opportunities. True failure only happens when we give up on our dreams because things didn't go perfectly the first time. By adopting the mantra "done is better than perfect" and focusing on progress rather than perfection, we open ourselves to growth, joy, and ultimately, achievement. Remember, nobody starts anything as an expert—we all begin as beginners, and that's exactly how it should be.

Ready to break free from the perfectionism trap? Book a free discovery call through the link in the show notes, and let's work together to take imperfect action toward your dreams—whether that's showing up confidently on social media, starting that business, or embarking on a solo travel adventure. Life is happening now, not when everything's perfect.

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Ever felt that twinge of discomfort at the thought of dining alone or exploring a new city by yourself? That fear of solitude—of facing both the external world and your internal thoughts without companions—is exactly what this episode tackles head-on.

Drawing from my own transformative journey that began in 2012 after leaving a mentally abusive relationship, I share how solo travel became my pathway back to myself when I no longer knew who I was. That first solo trip changed everything, leading me to create One Girl Travel and this very podcast where I now help others embrace their independence.

The discomfort of being alone isn't something to avoid—it's a growth opportunity waiting to be seized. Throughout this episode, I break down the barriers that keep us dependent on others: societal conditioning that labels solo activities as "strange" or "unsafe," the fear of judgment that reflects others' insecurities rather than your reality, and the overthinking that creates worst-case scenarios before you've even begun.

The magic happens when you reframe solitude as self-discovery and confidence practice. Each solo experience becomes evidence of your capability, slowly building an unshakeable foundation of self-assurance. I offer practical steps to build your "solo confidence muscle"—starting small with local activities before progressing to bigger adventures, choosing activities you genuinely enjoy, journaling about your thoughts and feelings, and celebrating every victory along the way.

Ready to make the world your playground? Join my Solo Travel Social Club on Substack for monthly live calls, resource guides, and a community that supports your independent spirit. Because once you discover the joy of your own company, you'll never again let amazing opportunities pass you by while waiting for someone to join you.

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