Zero To Travel Podcast

Have you ever felt like you don’t quite fit the mold of society’s expectations? 

Today I am joined by slow traveling digital nomad, community manager, podcaster, and event producer, Wanda Duncan. As the mastermind behind Black Women Travl, Wanda has created a community and podcast that fosters conversations, provides resources, and inspires Black women to dream big and travel far. 

If you've ever felt like you don't quite fit in, you do not want to miss this episode. Wanda shares all about how and why she left her corporate job to pursue a life of travel, expert tips on community building, advice on transitioning to full-time travel, and so much more. 

What are some ways that you have embraced your inner misfit? I'd love to hear about them and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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Do you ever feel limited by society’s expectations surrounding travel? 

When today’s guest, Beth Santos, started a travel blog, her goal was to challenge norms by exploring the diverse and shared experiences of women traveling the world. It has since morphed into Wanderful, an international community and social network with over 40,000 active members composed of women and nonbinary people of all ages and backgrounds. Aside from this booming online community, Beth has also created WITS Travel Creator + Brand Summit, the Bessie Awards, and the first-ever outdoor women’s festival (taking place in New Orleans in March 2022).

This week's episode is filled with the wisdom and stories one can only acquire as a world traveler, serial entrepreneur, mother, and community builder. Tune in to learn what it means to be a good leader, how to create a safe and empowering community, why exploring your heritage can uncover unexpected roads and so much more. 

Make sure you don't miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime experience and enter to win your ticket to Wanderfest before February 18th, 2022.

What are some ways you can create a safe space for others? I'd love to hear some of your ideas and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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How would you describe your current level of happiness and what would need to change to increase it? 

This week I am joined by award-winning journalist and bestselling author, Eric Weiner, to explore the many themes of his book The Geography of Bliss: One Grump's Search for the Happiest Places in the World, and explore what it means to be happy.

If you want to transform your outlook and increase your happiness, then you don’t want to miss this episode. Eric shares stories from his time spent as a foreign war correspondent during the rise of the Taliban, his decision to leave behind a successful career at NPR, lessons from traveling the world to write his first book, and so much more. 

How does traveling make you a better version of yourself? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.

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Have you ever wondered what life would be like if you weren’t locked into a single career path? Then you might just be a multipotentialite. 

Today I am joined by writer, artist, community leader, and my dear friend Emilie Wapnick to discuss just how embracing your passions can help you reimagine work.  

Emilie is a fine example of the many things a person can accomplish when you simply embrace your uniqueness. Her TED Talk and book, How to Be Everything: A Guide for Those Who (Still) Don’t Know What They Want to Be When They Grow Up, empowers others to embrace the multipotentiality in their lives. 

If you want to learn how to integrate your interests to create a dynamic, fulfilling, and fruitful career and lifestyle, then you don’t want to miss this episode.

[Note: This is an episode from the archives that we felt needed to be heard again!]

Which passions do you most want to follow? I'd love to hear more about them and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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What is the first song that comes to mind when you think of an epic travel adventure?

This week I am joined by my dear friend, musician, and fellow traveler Josh Bennett (aka BoTik Quest) to dive into our list of must-hear travel songs. We cover everything from the "cliche" hits to the less obvious medleys that make for epic adventures.

Tune in to hear Josh and I reflect on some of our favorite travel moments through the lens of music and don't forget to follow along by listening to our specially curated Top Travel songs playlist (including honorable mentions).

Is there a song you think should make it on the list? I'd love to hear them and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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How do your interests and hobbies inspire the way you travel and vise versa? 

When the founder of Arc Surfboards, Timmy Smith, embarked on his first solo surf trip to Asia in 2019, he had no idea that mixing his love for surfing and travel would inspire him to start his first business.

Today we explore what happens when travel puts your life on a totally new trajectory, the mindset that allowed Timmy to go "all-in" with his business, some of the best surf spots in the world, the best resources for travelers who love to surf, and so much more. 

Have you ever planned a trip surrounding a hobby or sport? I'd love to hear about your experience and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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 Are you ready for the 8th Annual Norwegian Christmas Spectacular? 

Well, the wait is finally over, it's here! 

This year my wife Anne Dorthe and I have put together a very special episode all about the experiences we create and value during the holiday season. 

If you're ready to learn more about creating new experiences through family time, music, food, activities, and gifts, then grab your favorite holiday beverage, cozy up by the fire, and tune in. 

What are your favorite experiences and traditions during the holiday season? I'd love to hear about them and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.

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What does it mean to create a life of travel? 

This episode dives into the story of loyal listener and world traveler Joe Esten, whose journey started when he traveled to Namibia for the Peace Corps in 2015. What Joe didn't realize at the time was how his experiences were helping him manifest his future travels, working for Norwegian Cruise Lines and teaching English in China. If you want to know how being open to unexpected opportunities and new experiences will help you become a travel Swiss Army knife, then you don't want to miss this episode. 

Do you have any tricks for transitioning back into stationary life after a stint of long-term travel? I'd love to more about them and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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Have you ever set aside the time to write out your life goals with the full intention of achieving every last one? 

This week author and middle school teacher, Ryan Jacobson, shares how 2 items on his bucket list lead him to take a 1-year sabbatical to travel the world and write his first book The Adventures of Mr. Brightside: One man. One world. Three VERY different budgets. 

If you have ever wondered how to achieve big goals, you don't want to miss this episode. Ryan shares the secret to maximizing life experience, executing your travel dreams, and the life-changing question he asks his students.

What's something you want to cross off your bucket list in 2022? I'd love to hear what it is and hope you will share all the details by sending me an audio message.

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Have you ever been drawn to something so strongly that you are willing to uproot your life in order to get closer to it? 

This week I'm joined by location-independent entrepreneur, Paolo Dobrowolny, who shares the story of how following his dream of moving from Italy to California, led to building a business surrounding a lifestyle he loves. 

If you have ever wondered what it would be like to chase your lifestyle dreams, then you won't want to miss this episode. Paolo shares exactly how he overcame the fears and obstacles that went along with uprooting his life in Italy to chase the California dream as well as an abundance of tips for aspiring product creators.  

What steps can you take towards becoming the person you strive to be? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.

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