What if your sense of adventure could be combined with making a positive impact in the world? How can travel can be a transformative experience, not just for ourselves, but also for the people and places we visit? Our good friend Paul Hurkman joins us to talk about approaching international adventures with humility, respect, and a desire to make a positive impact. So, get ready to feel inspired and challenged to live a life full of adventure, service, and purpose.

⏰ Timecodes

0:00 - Intro

0:01 - Finding Purpose in Adventure and Service

8:19 - Physical Sacrifice and Community Impact

11:21 - Physical Endurance and Venture Community

18:11 - Venture's Justice Work and Local Engagement

23:35 - Empowering Local Leaders, Avoiding Toxic Charity

33:34 - Traveling With Purpose

45:46 - Podcast Gratitude and Contact Info

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🎙WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU

Get inspired by world travelers Chris and Sara with "What No One Tells You," their conversational podcast. Each episode is a fun chat with friends sharing personal experiences, insider tips, and riveting stories. The show is elevated by amazing guests from Youtubers, ultra marathoners, bloggers, and adventurers who bring their unique energy and perspectives to the table.

With Chris and Sara, you're sure to feel a part of the group, ready to embark on a new adventure. Explore the world one story at a time and join the conversation today.

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Ever wondered what it's like to live in a van? Our friends Connor and Alix of Acts of Adventure join us for a conversation of full of the hilarious, cringy, creepy, and inspiring moments from van life. From epic mountain views to van bathroom horror stories and everything in between, this is what it's really like to live in a van (sometimes down by the river).

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Connor and Alix's summer roadtrip video series Return to the Road:

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Website: https://actsofadventure.com/

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Katie Steckly is a Youtuber, podcaster, social media strategist and more, and today she's sharing her expertise on how to start a Youtube channel with us. From gear to posting strategies to what no one tells you about being a Youtuber, Katie shares what she's learned from her firsthand experiences growing not just one but two Youtube channels and multiple other social media platforms.

➕ Products mentioned in this episode

Katie's camera: Sony ZV-1

Katie's camera microphone: Rode VideoMicro

Chris and Sara's camera: Sony A7Siii

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Website: ⁠https://katiesteckly.com/

Podcast: https://katiesteckly.com/creator-club-podcast

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Kitra and Peter are the faces of the popular Youtube channel Ordinary Adventures and have grown an audience through their humor and love for traveling and trying new things. Whether or not you enjoy theme parks, you'll still enjoy this episode. Their contagious laughs and stories will leave you feeling like you have two new friends. Join us as we discuss all things theme parks, theme park foods, Disney Vacationing, cruises, Hawaii trips, and more.

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Website: ⁠https://www.ordinaryadventures.com

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Liz Fieser is a writer, wanderer, avid adventurer, and lover of travel and fresh starts. During our conversation she talks with us about her life lessons and experiences from multiple major moves, international travels, and the self-discovery that comes from putting yourself out there for the sake of a life well lived.

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The best way to learn more about Liz is via her LinkTree which contains links to her website, social media accounts, portfolio, and more: https://linktr.ee/lizfieser

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lizfieser

Website: ⁠https://www.lizfieser.com/

Youtube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/chrisandsara⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chrisandsara_⁠⁠

Website: ⁠⁠https://www.chrisandsara.com⁠⁠

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Max of Max Miles Points joins us to answer some of our biggest travel points and miles questions, or as many refer to it, "travel hacking". From his around the world trip using just credit card points, to practical first steps to those who are just learning about maximizing points and miles, this episode is full of information for those of us who are always left wondering, "how did they afford that trip?!"

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Website: ⁠https://www.maxmilespoints.com/

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Matt and Nat of Adventures of Matt and Nat sit down and talk with us about Nat's job working for an airline. From crazy customer horror stories, to amazing travel perks that allow them to travel the globe at a fraction of the cost, they share their travel stories, experiences, and advice for others.

➕ Mentioned in this episode:

1000 Places To See Before You Die: https://amzn.to/3BCjCCC

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It's finally here! We're so excited to launch and introduce you to the first official episode of What No One Tells You with Chris and Sara. While the podcast is largely centered around travel, a variety of guests will talk with us and share the stories and experiences from all sorts of walks of life.

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