What Could Go Right?

Accused of running a sailing scam on Facebook, we tell about the exchange and respond here. We tell all about our sailing trips, what makes them unique, and why our bespoke sailing experience may be exactly what you're looking for. 

Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Seven at Sea. On this podcast, we want to help you go from fear to freedom one adventure at a time. 

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Try Sailing for a Week: 

Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live-aboard dream. Relax, explore, and get as much/little sailing experience as you want with stunning 360-views. Sail with us.

Erik + Emily's Sailing Memoir:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat 

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If you find yourself saying Yes to everyone except you, you may like this episode. A meaningful life includes vibrant relationships, learning new skills, contributing in your community. You also need to make space for yourself. That's what we talk about in this episode.

Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Seven at Sea. On this podcast, we want to help you go from fear to freedom one adventure at a time. 

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Resources:

Try Sailing for a Week: 

Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live-aboard dream. Relax, explore, and get as much/little sailing experience as you want with stunning 360-views. Sail with us.

Erik + Emily's Sailing Memoir:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat 

Connect with Erik + Emily:

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From rock bottom to breakthrough – Stefanie Gass shows how partnering with God can help you overcome career setbacks and bad habits to step into your true calling. Today, she runs a peaceful 7-figure business and hosts a top 20 podcast that empowers Christian women to thrive in online business. If you’ve got a big dream on your heart, especially one that feels just out of reach, let Stefanie’s story be your inspiration. Don’t miss the free gift from Stefanie in the show notes!

Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Seven at Sea. On this podcast, we want to help you go from fear to freedom one adventure at a time. 

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Try Sailing for a Week: 

Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live-aboard dream. Relax, explore, and get as much/little sailing experience as you want with stunning 360-views. Sail with us.

Erik + Emily's Sailing Memoir:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat 

Connect with Erik + Emily:

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If you've ever considered a nomadic life, the Jackson family is pulling back the curtain. Whether your dream is the hit the open road or the open ocean, they have been there. Rob and Tracy started traveling with their three kids seven years ago. They are still on the road in Europe. Today, they speak to your most common fears: cost, remote work, close quarters, daily rhythm, friends, and homeschooling. They don't hide the problems but share why this lifestyle has been totally worth it for them. Spoiler Alert: Tracy says if you're worried about your kids making friends, don't worry. There are kids everywhere!

Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Seven at Sea. On this podcast, we want to help you go from fear to freedom one adventure at a time. 

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Resources:

Try Sailing for a Week: 

Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live-aboard dream. Relax, explore, and get as much/little sailing experience as you want with stunning 360-views. Sail with us.

Erik + Emily's Sailing Memoir:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat 

Connect with Erik + Emily:

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One of the most basic fears is fear of the unknown. You don't know what is going to happen so your imagination gets to work creating a negative future outcome. That's called worry. If you want to succeed you've got to stop...or at least, cut back on worry. Today you'll learn the process for how to demystify fear of the unknown so you can live and act with clarity and courage. 

Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Seven at Sea. On this podcast, we want to help you go from fear to freedom one adventure at a time. 

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Resources:

Try Sailing for a Week: 

Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live-aboard dream. Relax, explore, and get as much/little sailing experience as you want with stunning 360-views. Sail with us.

Erik + Emily's Sailing Memoir:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat 

Connect with Erik + Emily:

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Why is it so important to have a good mentor? Finding a mentor can fast track your progress and help you achieve your goals more quickly. Mentors can provide guidance, support, and reference material to help you navigate challenges and learn from their experiences. And so much more. Today, we'll talk about three kinds of mentors and key traits you need to get the most benefit from a mentor.

Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Seven at Sea. On this podcast, we want to help you go from fear to freedom one adventure at a time. 

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Resources:

Try Sailing for a Week: 

Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live-aboard dream. Relax, explore, and get as much/little sailing experience as you want with stunning 360-views. Sail with us.

Erik + Emily's Sailing Memoir:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat 

Connect with Erik + Emily:

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What were they thinking?! If you want to take a risk but you're not sure what will happen...this one is for you. When someone does the unexpected, unconventional, or intentionally swims upstream, it's only natural to wonder, 'How did they make the leap from thinking to actually doing?' In this episode, Erik and Emily return to the start to reveal what was really going through their minds and hearts when they launched on a life-changing adventure. Let this validate your dreams and help you get started.

Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Seven at Sea. On this podcast, we want to help you go from fear to freedom one adventure at a time. 

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 Show Notes:

Try Sailing for a Week: 

Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live-aboard dream. Relax, explore, and get as much/little sailing experience as you want with stunning 360-views. Sail with us.

Erik + Emily's Sailing Memoir:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat 

Connect with Erik + Emily:

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Lily joined us in the studio for an experimental episode of What Could Go Right? A family is a big adventure. Every child teaches us so many lessons. At six months old, Lily was diagnosed with Down syndrome. As this surprise unfolds, we continue to discover Lily is packed with superpowers. Today we're sharing lessons from Lily that have made our lives better. Hopefully, this episode will inspire you to embrace uniqueness, make magic happen, ask for what you want, and so much more.

Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Seven at Sea. On this podcast, we want to help you go from fear to freedom one adventure at a time. 

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 Show Notes:

Try Sailing for a Week: 

Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live-aboard dream. Relax, explore, and get as much/little sailing experience as you want with stunning 360-views. Sail with us.

Erik + Emily's Sailing Memoir:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat 

Connect with Erik + Emily:

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Just because you hear it over and over again doesn't make it true. People often say, "I want to travel and explore before kids because after kids it will be too hard." Today, Erik and I discuss the reasons we love traveling with our kids and the many magical ways kids make travel better.  

Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Seven at Sea. On this podcast, we want to help you go from fear to freedom one adventure at a time. 

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 Show Notes:

Try Sailing for a Week: 

Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live-aboard dream. Relax, explore, and get as much/little sailing experience as you want with stunning 360-views. Sail with us.

Erik + Emily's Sailing Memoir:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat 

Connect with Erik + Emily:

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If you've ever felt overwhelmed, this one is for you. One of the biggest lessons we learned living as a family of seven in New York City is: Less is more. Or you could say: Less but better. Today, we share how to apply this concept to curate your calendar, your habits, and every other area of your intentional life.

Welcome to the What Could Go Right? Podcast. We’re your hosts: Erik Orton and Emily Orton. We talk about personal growth and sailing. In 2014, with little experience and less money, we bootstrapped a year on a sailboat with our five kids and it changed our lives forever. We tell the whole story in our book Seven at Sea. On this podcast, we want to help you go from fear to freedom one adventure at a time. 

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 Show Notes:

Try Sailing for a Week: 

Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live-aboard dream. Relax, explore, and get as much/little sailing experience as you want with stunning 360-views. Sail with us.

Erik + Emily's Sailing Memoir:

Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat 

Connect with Erik + Emily:

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