Carmelita Tiu (aka Millie or Cat), is passionate about doing good in the world and raising her kids to become good adults. She's a podcaster, creative, lawyer, educator, spouse, and mom to two daughters. After receiving her art degree and law degree, she worked as an attorney at The Oprah Winfrey Show and OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network for several years, then pivoted to the design and advertising world for almost a decade before hitting pause and taking a career break.

Though she's based in Chicago, she's currently looping around the U.S. with her family for the 2021-22 school year -- a bucket list dive into memory-making, hyperfocusing on the family, and pouring into passion projects. She's the producer and host of "Know Them, Be Them, Raise Them", a podcast to help mindful and growth-oriented moms of tween & teen girls stay informed and inspired. She's also roadschooling her daughters (with mixed results!) on this epic journey they're taking.

Learn more about Cat here:

Cat's Website

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Welcome to another fabulous interview episode with my guest Valery Parham.

In 2018, Valery made one of her big dreams become a reality when she took a 6-month, solo, round the world trip. By following through with her plan and charting a path for herself even though the way was not always clear, she proved to herself that she can do ANYTHING she can dream and put into action. Now she continues to share her experience to empower and encourage others to dare to claim their dreams and take the necessary actions to live out those dreams.

You can learn more about Valery here:

Valery's website

Valery's Blog

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I am so excited to share my interview with my friend Kristina Sym. Her story is very relatable. She worked for the same company with the same routine for over 10 years. She felt the need for more. The difference in her story is that she took action. It felt scary, it felt uncomfortable, but her desire for exploration and adventure outweighed what her current lifestyle could offer. Kristina traveled around the world for a year, honing her photography skills while capturing the beauty and magic of the people, landscapes, and cultures she encountered.

If you are look for a dose of positivity and inspiration that this is possible for you too, you can't miss this episode!

You can learn more about Kristina here:

Kristina's website

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My guest today brings a unique angle to departing the workforce. Due to some medical news, Tony Copeland-Parker and his wife Catherine made the decision to retire early and make the most of their new found time. Since this decision 7 years ago, they have become nomads, traveled to 82 countries, and run at least half a marathon in 35 countries. Tony's story is super inspiring and motivating.

You can learn more about Tony here:

Tony's website

Tony's Book (affiliate link which means I may earn a small commission upon purchase, at no extra cost to you)

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Twitter

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Robin Finney's story is SO relatable! She had a great job and team, but there was something inside of her telling her there is more out there for her. She finally got clarity during a meditation retreat in 2017 and committed to making her travel dreams a reality!

Nine months later she left her job of 11 years, sold her belongings, let go of her apartment, and bought a one-way ticket to Australia. Robin completely trusted in herself and this experience and knew that she needed to follow her heart and everything would work out. And it did! Robin solo traveled to 20 countries across 6 continents over a period of 18 months up until the pandemic shut everything down. She had picked up freelance work along the way and has since started her own business!

You can learn more about Robin here:

Robin's website

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Facebook

LinkedIn

If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Robin (@wanderingaunt) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. 

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Today’s episode is a unique one! I often hear people are nervous about a gap on their resume and they use that as an excuse not to take a break, pursue a passion, or go after their dreams. So. I decided to bring on my former manager, Carl. The man who hired me after my first career break. I hope this episode brings a unique view from a hiring manager’s perspective. 

Did you have a takeaway moment from today's episode? Be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you. 

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Today I am excited to bring you a very special interview with my guest Katie Aune. Katie and I actually talk Career Breaks on a weekly basis over on clubhouse (Thursdays at 5pm Eastern). Katie took a chance to seize an opportunity to experience long term travel in a way that you simply cannot travel with a full-time job. Her itinerary is beyond intriguing (I will keep this mysterious) and ultimately she returned to a very fulfilling career. Another awesome example that you can have the career and the travel. There is nothing wrong with taking a break!

You can learn more about Katie here:

Katie's website

Instagram

Twitter

Clubhouse

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My guest today is Jen Tenzer of the Soloist. Jen, like so many of us, became burnt out and checked out and resented going to work everyday as an investment banker. She decided to travel to clear her head and give herself space to figure out what her next career venture would be. A reset! That period of soul-searching sparked her to start a passion-driven business called The Soloist!

You can learn more about Jen and The Soloist here:

The Soloist Website

The Soloist Instagram

If you enjoyed today's episode and had an a-ha moment, be sure to tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Jen (@thesoloist.travel) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. 

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Welcome to the first interview episode of the season!

Today my guest is Karen Yates.

Karen left her chemistry career of 20 years after she and her husband realized that they really wanted to spend more time with each other as well as with their two kids. What is a better way to spend time as a family than to decide to travel the world. This journey allowed them to find their passion, share their story, and start their business.

To learn more about Karen and her business, use the following links:

Inspire My Money Website

Facebook

LinkedIn

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In the last episode, I shared that you don't want to plan everything down to a T when taking a long-term trip or a career break. So then how the heck do you budget?

Today I share an overview of my budgeting technique that takes into consideration required expenses and leaves room for spontaneity. 

If you learned something about budgeting for a career break, be sure to tag me @thetravelshifters on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word. Also, if you liked what you heard, please leave a review on Apple podcasts; it would mean a lot! See you in the next episode!

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