Your Limitless Life

In this episode, Christina interviews the one and only Mahna Ghafori! If you feel stuck in a dead-end job and yearn for something MORE in life (aka more travel!), this episode is for you. In this interview, we dive into what it takes to make the leap and become a full-time content creator. We also talk all about mindset and how adopting a growth mindset and using the Law of Attraction in your life will be your biggest asset to building the life (and business) of your dreams. Hit play to hear the full conversation and learn how Mahna transformed her life from Corporate America to Full-Time Creator.

Guest links:

Mahna Ghafori @mahnaghafori

Links:

• Free Webinar: FREE Get Paid to Travel Masterclass
• Travel creator resources, guides and courses: https://macs-explore.com/about
• Group Trips: https://www.macs-explore.com/group-trips

Connect With Me:

• Instagram: @macs_explore
• Threads: @macs_explore
• TikTok: @macs_explore

Quick Episode Summary:

• How to start building the life and business you have always dreamed of!
• Get to know Mahna and how she quit her corportate job to became a full-time creator
• How to know when there is something more to life
• The profound impact Mahna's mom had on her career
• The importance of surrounding yourself with life-minded people
• Aligning your current decisions with your future goals
• How Mahna is serving and helping creators to live more courageously
• The true power of storytelling and how sharing with others can tranform lives
• The best trips and experiences Mahna has had around the world

Want to learn how to score nearly FREE flights and hotel stays at 5 star resorts all around the world? Don't miss this interview where Alex and Christina break down and simplify travel hacking into easy-to-follow steps! If you're new to the travel hacking world and intimidated to get started, this episode is for YOU!

Guest Links:

Alex Payne @‌travelhackingmom

Links:

• Free Webinar: FREE Get Paid to Travel Masterclass
• Travel creator resources, guides and courses: https://macs-explore.com/about
• Group Trips: https://www.macs-explore.com/group-trips

Connect With Me:

• Instagram: @macs_explore
• Threads: @macs_explore
• TikTok: @macs_explore

Quick Episode Summary:

• Want to learn how to travel around the world for nearly free? This episode is from you!
• Get to know Alex from 'Travel Hacking Mom'!
• How Alex and Christina met
• How Alex's travel hacking business grew
• The scoop on travel hacking and how it all works (simplified!)
• Alex shares how she overcame Impostor Syndrome
• A look into some of the trips Alex and her family have gotten nearly FREE!
• Alex's top tips for NEW travel hackers
• How to create your traveling hacking strategy
• Alex's favorite first-class tips and airlines

If you love to travel and plan trips and think it would be fun to host group trips and retreats around the world (while getting paid for it), you don't want to miss this episode where Wendy and Christina share the nitty gritty, the ins and outs, the rewards and the mishaps to leading group trips. They also share the steps in how to plan group trips and make it a profitable business.

Guest Links:

Wendy Wilder @‌intothewild.adventure

Links:

• Free Webinar: FREE Get Paid to Travel Masterclass
• Travel creator resources, guides and courses: https://macs-explore.com/about
• Group Trips: https://www.macs-explore.com/group-trips

Connect With Me:

• Instagram: @macs_explore
• Threads: @macs_explore
• TikTok: @macs_explore

Quick Episode Summary:

• Get to know Wendy!
• How Wendy became a well-known international portrait photographer
• How Wendy's love for travel translated into what she does today
• What makes Wendy's job so unique and rewarding
• The future of group travel is bright! This industry is on the rise.
• What it takes to be a great retreat leader and guide group trips
• How Wendy plans the perfect adventure retreats
• The transformation that can take place on a group retreat
• What Wendy wants women to experiencing after a trip
• All women can have an adventurous and fulfilling life
• Q&A with Wendy! Her favorite place to travel, best food and more!

Can you imagine selling everything you own to start anew in a foreign country? That's precisely the journey my incredible guest, Chanika McCombs, and her family embarked on 6 years ago. In today's episode, Chanika spills the tea on leaving Reno, Nevada, with her husband and FIVE kids in tow to build a thriving trampoline park business in Brazil. It's about risk, courage, and most importantly, embracing life wholeheartedly. Tune in for an intimate conversation filled with entrepreneurial insights, expat realities, and the life-changing magic of taking that big leap!

If you're grappling with big decisions or yearning for a life less ordinary, this episode is a must-listen. It serves as a reminder that the only limits that exist are the ones we set for ourselves. Hit play and dive into Chanika's incredible journey—you won't regret it!

Guest Links:

Chanika McCombs @‌our.brazilian.life

Links:

• Free Webinar: FREE Get Paid to Travel Masterclass

• Travel creator resources, guides and courses: https://macs-explore.com/about

• Group Trips: https://www.macs-explore.com/group-trips

Connect With Me:

• Instagram: @macs_explore

• Threads: @macs_explore

• TikTok: @macs_explore

Quick Episode Summary:

• Introducing Chanika McCombs and her family and all things business and travel

• The story behind how Christina and Chanika got connected, plus trips they've taken together

• Chanika's story and why her and her family chose to sell everything and move to Brazil

• The challenges of moving your family and living in a foreign country, including learning Portuguese

• The journey of finding a location to start their trampoline park business

• The stress of starting a business from starting in debt to the challenge of the global pandemic and what they did to pivot and have success

• The rewards of living as an expat abroad with a family

• The biggest lessons and positive things learned in moving to Brazil

• Advice to families that want to jump into living abroad, plus what she would do differently if she were to do it all over again

• Fun Q&A between Chanika and Christina

• How to connect and follow Chanika and her family's adventures!

If you've ever felt like a "small fish in the big pond" of other creatives, you're not alone. Today, Preethi Chandrasekhar and I dig deep into overcoming common mindset blocks among content creators, such as Imposter Syndrome, to help you stand out and thrive in a saturated market. Even someone as talented and successful as Preethi is struggles with limiting beliefs from time to time. Preethi and I share the ups and downs of being a travel creative and how important it is to embrace challenges as learning opportunities, seek support from those who've been there, and adopt a growth mindset in order to be successful. Hit play on this episode to discover actionable tips on overcoming these mindset blocks and tapping into your limitless potential.

Guest Links:

Preethi Chandrasekhar @‌eagertravele

Links:

• Free Webinar: FREE Get Paid to Travel Masterclass

• Travel creator resources, guides and courses: https://macs-explore.com/about

• Group Trips: https://www.macs-explore.com/group-trips

Connect With Me:

• Instagram: @macs_explore

• Threads: @macs_explore

• TikTok: @macs_explore

Quick Episode Summary:

• Introducing Preethi, talking all things travel content creation, and how Christina and Preethi met

• Preethi shares her story, her "why" and what she is doing now

• The possibility of getting paid to create and travel for companies and tourism boards

• How Preethi was able to pivot and level-up her brand during the pandemic

• The challenges of being seen as an Indian creator in the outdoor space

• Preethi's mission behind starting a hiking community for the Southeast Asian community

• How to deal with Imposter syndrome as a creator

• The value of authenticity and sharing your story

• Preethi shares the things that keep her going even when she wants to quit

• Having a strong "why" is the most important element in a business

• How to achieve a work-life balance as a travel creator

• Fun Q&A

• How to connect and follow Preethi on her blog and social media account

Do you ever find yourself daydreaming about ditching the 9-to-5 grind to live life on the open road? Today, we're diving deep into what it's like to live a nomadic lifestyle with your family—kids and all. And who better to chat with than Colleen, a fellow wanderlust-driven mom, who's family of five has been globetrotting for over a decade? She gets real about what it's like to raise kids while constantly on the move, from the awe-inspiring highs to the oh-so-challenging lows.

Learn how Colleen and family have balanced education, work and adventure, while always prioritizing time for family and creating long-lasting friendships on the road. And if you're sitting there thinking, 'This all sounds amazing, but how do I even start?' don't worry. We talk about the practical steps you can take to transition into this lifestyle, making your dream of a life on the road a reality.

Guest Links:

Colleen Mariotti @‌livologyblog

Links:

• Free Webinar: FREE Get Paid to Travel Masterclass

• Travel creator resources, guides and courses: https://macs-explore.com/about

• Group Trips: https://www.macs-explore.com/group-trips

Connect With Me:

• Instagram: @macs_explore

• Threads: @macs_explore

• TikTok: @macs_explore

Quick Episode Summary:

• Introduction of Colleen Mariotti and life as as a nomadic family

• Colleen shares the process of making the decision to travel full-time, including how her kids handled the decision

• How they manage visiting family for holidays and traditions, while still living their dream

• The importance of knowing the "why" behind your decisions

• Colleen talks about the challenges of navigating kids education as they get older

• How business and travel life has evolved over the years

• The freedom of a nomadic life schedule

• Learning to embrace technology as a tool for connection, especially while traveling

• Colleen expands on what it means to practice mindful living

• Life changing travel experiences

• Fun Q&A

• Where to follow Colleen and her family's journey around the world!

Have you caught the travel bug and wondered how to turn it into a profitable venture? Today we're talking with Kylie Chenn, who built a travel business EMPIRE before she turned 30 (while also traveing to over 120 countries)! If you're itching to know how to take risks and first steps and find your true calling in the travel industry, then buckle up because this episode is your roadmap.

Let's get real—building a business, especially in the travel and hospitality sector, is no walk on the beach. Kylie shares her journey in today's episode, from her initial love for travel ignited by backpacking adventures, to her first business venture in spices, to what she's built today and how she eventually found her groove in the travel industry. Kylie's story is a masterclass in resilience, risk-taking, and the art of the pivot.

Guest Links:

Kylie Chenn @‌kytrisha

Links:

• Free Webinar: FREE Get Paid to Travel Masterclass

• Travel creator resources, guides and courses: https://macs-explore.com/about

• Group Trips: https://www.macs-explore.com/group-trips

Connect With Me:

• Instagram: @macs_explore

• Threads: @macs_explore

• TikTok: @macs_explore

Quick Episode Summary:

• Introduction to Kylie Chenn, entrepreneur and owner of multiple businesses

• The history behind how Kylie got this passion for traveling

• The downsides to traveling a lot

• Kylie shares some life defining experiences that she's had

• How Kylie started her company selling "trip experiences"

• What really shifted Kylie's business initially

• How she built connections all over the world which helped her business

• Kylie shares her big business pivot that happened during the pandemic--Wander Camp--and what that is today

• Current plans, challenges and goals with Wander Camp

• The pros and cons to working full-time with your spouse

• Kylie's advice to young female entrepreneurs, struggling to start something new

• Top favorite countries to visit and which ones surprised her

• How to keep up with Kylie and learn more about her businesses and world travels

If you've ever wanted to dive into the world of travel blogging but wondered where to start, you'll want to tune into today's episode with seasoned travel blogger, Caz Makepeace. She's the real deal, having built a multiple six-figure per year travel blog from scratch. Caz is a mom to two, businesswoman, speaker and globetrotter who's been in the game since before blogging was even a "thing."

But let's get real for a second. The travel blogging space is saturated, and standing out in today's online world is no walk in the park. Caz spills the tea on how she's navigated the ups and downs of the travel blogging industry and what she would do differently today if she was starting from scratch. If you want to know what it what it takes to make it a successful travel blogger, you'll want to listen to this insightful, motivational, and empowering interview.

Guest Links:

Caz Makepeace @‌ytravelblog

Links:

• Free Webinar: FREE Get Paid to Travel Masterclass

• Travel creator resources, guides and courses: https://macs-explore.com/about

• Group Trips: https://www.macs-explore.com/group-trips

Connect With Me:

• Instagram: @macs_explore

• Threads: @macs_explore

• TikTok: @macs_explore

Quick Episode Summary:

• Introduction of Caz Makepeace from Y Travel blog

• Caz talks about where she started and how she got to where she is today in the travel blogging world

• How her background and education degree led to travel blogging

• Caz talks about starting a travel blog in 2010, when it was still a new thing

• The difficulties of being a travel creator and the importance in finding your niche

• Creative ways to make multiple streams of income with a blog

• How Caz expanded her exposure and credibility

• Why travel is a fast track to self-development

• How to know when it's time to expand and add other streams of income

• The importance of learning SEO from the start of travel blogging

• Caz shares what she did to see faster growth with her SECOND blog

• Why Caz chooses to continue her travel blog instead of moving into something else, plus her vision for the next 5 years

• True connection is built on vulnerability

Hey there, adventure-seekers and dream-chasers! It's Christina, and I'm beyond excited to kick off the first episode of "Your Limitless Life." Today, we're diving deep into the real backstory behind this podcast and, well, behind me. You see, 13 years ago, I was handed a life-altering diagnosis—Stage 4 Metastatic Melanoma. But instead of letting it define me, it became my launchpad for a life of travel, entrepreneurship, and creating my DREAM life with my family.

If you've ever faced a major curveball that made you question everything, or if you're contemplating a big life change, this episode is for you. We'll explore how life's curveballs can be your greatest teacher, the courage it takes to chase what truly makes you happy, and the growth that comes from stepping outside of your comfort zone.

From the emotional rollercoaster of full-time travel to the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, I've had my fair share of challenges. Yet, every obstacle taught me something invaluable and brought me closer to the life I always dreamed of. So, if you are ready to unlock your own limitless potential, let's journey together into building your dream life!

Links:

• Free Webinar: FREE Get Paid to Travel Masterclass
• Travel creator resources, guides and courses: https://macs-explore.com/about
• Group Trips: https://www.macs-explore.com/group-trips

Connect With Me:

• Instagram: @macs_explore
• Threads: @macs_explore
• TikTok: @macs_explore

Quick Episode Summary:

• Get to know Christina, who loves all things travel and adventure!
• Christina shares her story of being a 3 time cancer survivor and facing a 10% chance of survival 13 years ago
• How cancer changed the trajectory of Christina's life path forever
• 2015 marked 5 years of remission and was the year that their family's dream of full-time travel began
• Christina breaks down how their family planned to make this dream happen in 3 years
• How to deal with doubt when making a massive life change
• Christina shares how they traveled full-time for 2.5 years and what this experience meant to their family, plus the biggest lessons they learned
• The challenges and rewards of building a successful online business focused around travel
• Entrepreneurship and travel are the ultimate fast track to self growth
• Goals for this podcast and how to help people build their dreams and lifestyles