“Finding somebody who's interested and able, to either work from that time zone or take that like the right amount of time off work is a challenge.” - Caroline Lupini
Caroline Lupini is the managing editor for Credit Card and Travel Rewards for Forbes Advisor. She is a journalist, traveler, and pilot and has been location independent since 2014. In this episode, Caroline discusses how she started her journey into travel hacking while researching ways to save money on her trip to Europe in 2011, and learned about it while blogging about it after graduating college. Her blog earned her a few hundred dollars per month, but it wasn’t until she lost her engineering job that she started making more money from travel hacking. Since starting her full-time travel career, she has enjoyed exploring new places, but also enjoys revisiting places she’s been before.
[00:01 - 06:22] Transitioning From Blogging To A Career In Travel
[06:23 - 19:33] Tips On Travel Hacking And Redeeming Rewards
[39:34 - 30:41] Travel Hacking And Breaking Records
[40:42 – 36:32] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“There is a way that I could fly through somewhere to get to where I'm trying to go and that travel can be a better experience.” - Caroline Lupini
“There are a lot more opportunities out there now. There are a lot more remote jobs available. There's a lot more support for remote workers.” - Caroline Lupini
Connect with Caroline
Instagram: @Caroline.lupini
Twitter: @Carolinelupini
LinkedIn: Caroline Lupini
Website: Forbes.com
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“When I chose a career, I wanted something that was creative but also had an impact on the world.” - Sergio Sala
Sergio Sala, originally from Mexico, is a digital nomad who has lived in over 25 cities and visited more than 40 countries around the world. He started working online as a web designer, then a blogger, and now is a full time YouTuber, filming cities to live and work in remotely. He shares how he first became interested in YouTube when he saw how people could make an income from it. He began making videos about his experiences living and working in different cities around the world. He talks about the importance of having a business that you love and how it’s important to be creative with your marketing in order to find new clients. He describes how she went from being a full-time Spanish speaker to a full-time English speaker, and how it was a difficult but necessary shift.
[00:01 - 02:46] The Journey To Become A Digital Nomad
[02:47 - 10:26] The Challenges of Being A Digital Nomad
[10:27 - 28:01] Building Connections And Growing Your Audience As A Digital Nomad
[28:02 - 50:40]
[50:41 – 01:01:45] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“I knew I could make something different and something that had a unique style.” - Sergio Sala
“I like to create things that I also like to consume.” - Sergio Sala
“I still don't believe it's been so long. It's part of my life, it's my lifestyle forever.” - Sergio Sala
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YouTube: Sergio Sala
Instagram: Sergio Sala
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“Find a way to figure out what company you want to work for or companies you want to work for. Put yourself in proximity of the people. Put yourself inside the ecosystem of the company, know how it is that they talk to their customers.” - Jordan Carroll
Jordan Carroll, aka, The Remote Job Coach, As a remote worker, Jordan has built a life around travel, living, and working in 15 different countries on 5 continents. As The Remote Job Coach, he helps high performing individuals land remote jobs to gain freedom and flexibility in their lives. In this episode, he talks about how he started working remotely for IBM, and he found that this arrangement was beneficial to their productivity and that it allowed them to focus on developing other aspects of their lives. He recommends taking control of your career by attracting organizations with quality content and optimizing your social media presence.
[00:01 - 07:46] The Allowed Flexibility in Remote Work
[07:48 - 25:27] How to Find a Remote Job and Work From Home
[25:28 - 28:27] Systemize Your Job Search for Maximum Success
[28:28 – 37:48] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“I want to be in a position where I feel like I'm in control of my decisions, and that's what led me to it.” - Jordan Carroll
“Take freedom one step at a time. It doesn't need to be a huge leap.” - Jordan Carroll
“If anything comes up in my life that I find changes the course of where I want to pivot, I have the choice to do it.” - Jordan Carroll
Connect with Jordan
Website: https://theremotejobcoach.com/
LinkedIn: Jordan Carroll
Facebook: Jordan Carroll
Instagram: Jordan Carroll
YouTube: Jordan Carroll
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“We are basically dealing with the entity that understands the only language, which is a brutal power, nothing else works. And unfortunately, we are facing a situation when military is the only way to resist and to restore peace.” - Orest Zub
Orest Zub, from Lviv Ukraine, is a freedompreneur, a digital nomad who has visited 129 countries, a blogger, and an author. Orest has been in the Ukraine documenting events on the ground during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He has shifted his focus to supporting the resistance against Russia. He provides information on Ukrainian culture and travel, and he has also developed a membership platform for freedom travelers. His work has received positive feedback from attendees of his events. He shares his experiences of visiting Poland and Bulgaria to purchase a van for the Ukrainian orphanage in Bansko. He shares his message to his listeners, urging them to stay with Ukraine as the country fights for its freedom.
[00:01 - 07:46] Becoming a Digital Nomad and A Freedompreneur
[07:48 - 25:27] Staying Aware and Support Ukraine
[25:28 - 28:27] The Impact of War On Both Countries Involved
[28:28 – 37:48] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“The worst thing in every conflict is that people die and suffer and, this cannot be justified in any possible manner.” - Orest Zub
“We see that the fight of good against evil is going and the outcome here and my message is that, freedom is not free.” - Orest Zub
“I invite you to stay aware and remember that there is war Ukraine happening.” - Orest Zub
Connect with Orest
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZubOrest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orestzub/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/orestzub2
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“The one thing that is easiest for beginners to absolutely start with, is not necessarily like an online business, is just freelancing... and it's a good way to eventually transition into an online business by offering these services, seeing what's in demand, seeing how much you can charge, and even just learning a certain skill.” - Yury Byalik
Yury Byalik left New York five years ago in pursuit of location freedom as a digital nomad. He is the Director of Strategy and Acquisitions for Onfolio, a holding company that acquires and runs online businesses. He shares his story of how he became a digital nomad and how he made the decision to go all in and quit his job. He shares that it was a lot of work to get rid of everything, but once he did, he felt a mental release. He recommends starting an online business as a way to make money while traveling and having more control over your life!
[00:01 - 14:36] Online Business Models That Support Your Independent Lifestyle
[14:37 - 23:43] Affordable Ways That Will Allow You To Work While Travelling
[23:44 - 31:59] Popular Ways To Make Money Online
[32:00 – 01:00:10] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“You find yourself when you lose yourself in the service of others.” - Yury Byalik
“Buying an existing business, that's already making money can save you a lot of time, a lot of money, and it's already profitable.” - Yury Byalik
“If you can find a mentor, that's the best way to save a couple of years. The best thing to do is not to kind of go and listen and read as much as you can. You first want to know what you're trying to do, and then when you have questions or you're trying to figure out a problem.” - Yury Byalik
Connect with Yury
Website: https://onfolio.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybyalik/
Twitter: @YuryByalik
Crunchbase: Yury Byalik
Instagram: @scorpio8401
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“One of the beauties of the way that we are traveling is the degree of freedom that we get from the level of growth that we have as individuals. I thought it was beautiful, I would not think of doing some of the things that I'm doing right now.” - Alejandro Pedraza
Alejandro Pedraza is a psychologist, a passionate traveler, and a human experience enthusiast. He is also the community leader of a 12-month Remote Year Program. He discusses the traveler’s mindset of stepping outside of your comfort zone and how this can be a growth process. He reflects on their own journey and how it led them to realize that their job was not fulfilling. He enjoys the sense of community that comes with being on a remote year program and the opportunities it provides for personal growth.
[00:01 - 14:36] Stepping Outside of Your Comfort On Your Way To Self-awareness and Growth
[14:37 - 23:43] Being Unbound from any Obligations and Expectations
[23:44 - 31:59] Showcase Yourself Better In Order To Get Better Opportunities
[32:00 – 01:00:10] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“Knowledge will just sit on the shelf. Wisdom will improve your life.” - Alejandro Pedraza
“There's nothing holding me or pulling me anywhere. This is a choice that is entirely mine.” - Alejandro Pedraza
“One thing is not caring about what other people are going to say. Another very different thing is knowing that no one’s going to say anything.” - Alejandro Pedraza
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Instagram: @jano_insta_
Email: Psideppedraza@gmail.com
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“You can leap if you want, I'm a leaper, I'm someone who just jumps right into things, but I know not everyone's like that. However you want to get there, whether you want to tip-toe, crawl, roll, or just leisurely walk, as long as you're going in that direction, it doesn't even matter when you get there. Just keep going.” - Patricia Serrano
Patricia Serrano is a travel-host, actor, writer, and producer with a passion for one-of-the kind life experiences and off-the-beaten path adventures. She has her own travel business (FreshTraveler.com) where she designs vacations and honeymoons to off-the beaten-path sustainable properties around the world. She is also the Chief Sustainability Officer at Myght Travel Network, the first travel agency focused exclusively on sustainable travel.
[00:01 - 13:38] Off-the-beath path Adventures
[13:39 - 28:35] The Positive Effects to Local Business with Sustainable Travel
[32:12 - 56:34] Enjoy Your Vacation With Sustainable Travel
[56:34 – 01:02:28 ] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“It's not just about travel. It's about any journey that you have.” - Patricia Serrano
“The soul of a place is the people. Sustainable travel is not just about the environment. You can't just invest in the environment. People are part of the environment.” - Patricia Serrano
“It's easier than ever to find these off the beaten pathways. The only thing I would recommend is that if you see these listings on Google, double check that they're still there or that they're open.” - Patricia Serrano
Connect with Patricia
Website: http://www.freshtraveler.com/
Instagram: @Freshtraveler
Facebook: @Freshtraveler
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“I know I'm gonna die. I never want to be 80 years old and afraid to die.” - Reid Paryam
Reid Paryam, originally from Denver, Colorado, was a member of the inaugural Remote Year program in 2015. He has been traveling internationally and working remotely ever since. In total, Reid has visited over 60 countries.
[00:01 - 14:39] Remote Year, Football, and Chatting
[14:40 - 32:11] Getting to Know Reid
[32:12 - 47:58] Why People Don’t Seize the Opportunity to Travel
[47:59 - 42:34 ] Favorite Places Travelled
[36:56 - 42:34 ] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“I think we recognize that many of us have that spirit of need to move and to discover and explore, which is inhibited in our traditional societies.” - Reid Paryam
“Travel is like anything, it's a skill that is acquired, and you start out at the bottom of any skill and you slowly increase your competency.” - Reid Paryam
“Having low expectations, or really not having expectations is a super important skill to develop for travel.” - Reid Paryam
Connect with Reid
Website: www.reidperyam.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/reidperyam/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/reidperyam
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Krystal Pino is the Founder and Chief Nerd in Charge of Nomad Tax. She is a CPA and PFS with a BA in Accounting and an MBA in Finance from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Pino, as her travel companions know her, has been a digital nomad for nearly five years, visiting 49 countries.
In this episode, Krystal shares her experience after leaving her corporate accounting job to pursue a career in digital nomadism. Krystal runs into some bumps in the road but manages to grow Nomad Tax into a successful business serving the needs of digital nomads. Her biggest accomplishment is establishing herself as a go-to source for advice and support for remote tax professionals. Krystal plans on continuing to provide value to her clients even as she continues his travels around the world.
[00:00 - 05:35] Introducing Krystal to the Show!
[05:35 - 15:17] Travelling While Being a Remote Employee
[15-18 - 30:23] Remote Work for Digital Nomads
[30:23 - 35:21] Wrapping Up!
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Website www.Nomadtax.io
Instagram @pinomadic
Tweetable Quotes:
“Just be open to trying new things and meeting new people.” - Krystal Pino
"We fail when our client has to reach out to us and ask Where's my return was happening, that kind of stuff." - Krystal Pino
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Traveling through different countries, experiencing different cultures, not paying rent anywhere, getting off to the beach after work. Sounds like a dream? This is what life has been like for DC Castellano, a former US Navy now a successful Sales Account Executive. After going through a major breakup, he decided to leave everything behind and embark on a journey he never imagined he’d be doing a few years ago. Join us today as we dive deep into his journey and how this could be an option for you too!
[00:01 - 03:28] Introducing DC to the show
[03:59 - 40:28] The Realization That Life Is an Adventure
[40:35 - 44:29 ] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“I learned that no matter where you go, or what you're doing, whether you're at home, whether you're traveling, people are very important. Like, the people that you surround yourself with are very important.” - DC
Connect with DC
Instagram: @dcsadventures222
Facebook: dcsadventures
YouTube: DC's Adventures!!
Tik Tok: @dccastellano
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After thriving in a male-dominated workplace, Sue Ginsburg, now a marketing specialist wanted more time freedom and flexibility. She quit her job and landed several roles until she finally found her career in remote work. Today, she is helping companies around the world grow through SEO and travels the world. You catch her in Machu Pichu spending her evening with good food and a magnificent view.
[00:01 - 09:25] Introducing Sue to the Show
[09:29 - 36:31] Flexibility Through Remote Work
[36:56 - 42:34 ] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“No doesn't always mean no, not ever. It may mean No, not exactly how you think it might be. - Sue Ginsburg
“Say yes to adventure.” - Sue Ginsburg
“Don't put a period where you can place a comma.” - Sue Ginsburg
Connect with Sue
Local SEO Tactics Podcast
Instagram: @sueggg - https://www.instagram.com/sueggg/
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Defying the norm of going to a great university and getting a high-paying job, Omar Diaz paved his own path to the life he always wanted to live. A successful Informatics Engineer turned Finance Analyst now entrepreneur, he is now running a successful tourism company and a business partnership with an Argentinian software company. Get to know how he took the leap and how this could be possible for you too! Let’s get started.
[00:01 - 09:25] Introducing Omar to the show
[09:29 - 36:31 ] Living The Dream Life
[36:56 - 42:34 ] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“My best memories come from traveling, I would say, okay, and that's why I always like to travel.” - Omar Diaz
“If your goals are not aligned with everyone’s goals, why are you following their path? Try to choose your own path, follow or chase your lifestyle, make your own decisions, and those decisions will take you to the place that you want.” - Omar Diaz
“Why do you want to do or what's the lifestyle you want to follow? No, where do you want to live? You have to ask those questions to yourself and then choose whatever you want to do. Yeah, actually is like you only live once.” - Omar Diaz
Connect with Omar
Website: https://guruexplorers.com/en/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guruexplorers/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guruexplorers/
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From feeling stuck to a nine-to-five job to traveling the world. Angela Balzano, a UX Designer decided to dive into the whole new world of working remotely. Now, she enjoys her role at her job, gets to travel with people who have the same interests, and is continuously discovering herself along the way.
[00:01 - 6:04] Introducing Angela to the show
[6:54 - 57:36 ] Taking the Leap to Work Remotely from Latin America
[58:42 - 1:02 ] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“You're not stuck where you are, and you don't have to live with the restrictions that this particular company or particular job put on you. Because there are others out there that will support even living the life that you want to live.” Angela Balzano
“if something seems too scary, you don't have to tackle it. You don't have to do it all at once. You just do one little bit at a time.” - Angela Balzano
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Lamar Pinson is a nomadic entrepreneur within the business infrastructure mentoring and fitness space. As founder of fitness company, Precision Lyfe, Lamar is driven by the desire to revamp the fitness industry, giving power back to its consumers with empowering training and nutrition education.
In this episode, Lamar walks us through how having a strong faith in God gave him an extra push to finally take a leap in his life. He also shares with us the importance of going through the challenging times in starting a business, the lessons we will learn through the difficulties, and the importance of letting go of our ego. Lamar also shares with us his story of leaving America and moving to the beautiful place of Colombia. All this and more in the episode, let’s dive in!
[00:01 - 16:55] Talking About Lamar's Leap in Life
[16:56 - 39:06 ] Things to Learn in Taking a Leap in Entrepreneurship
[39:07 - 46:28 ] Wrapping Up!
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Key Quotes
“As you grow, and as you develop, you're going to realize that launching is less stressful, and you're going to be operating your business versus working for your business.” - Lamar Pinson
“Sometimes we have to be pushed into situations, but it does take the necessary faith to continue to move forward.” - Lamar Pinson
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Tara Dinoski is a business and marketing strategy consultant, solo female entrepreneur and a certified reiki master practitioner. She’s a thought leader in the Ecommerce and email marketing industries, a global traveler, and an advocate for former foster youth.
In this episode, Tara shares about her life in foster homes, how this experience led her to advocating for foster youth, and how it also fueled her desire to fulfill her dreams as an entrepreneur. Tara’s story of strength and resilience is truly something that a lot of us can get inspiration from, so make sure that you listen until the end. Let’s dive in!
[00:01 - 10:17] Talking About Tara's Leap in Life
[10:18 - 19:56 ] Having Self-Confidence and Staring Her Own Business
[19:57 - 25:36 ] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“I knew that education was going to be a way to better better my living circumstances and to just better my life in general. So going to college was a huge aspiration of mine.” - Tara Dinoski
“There's one constant in life and that's change, and being able to have self confidence and know that regardless of my circumstances, that I'll be able to survive and thrive based on what I can provide for myself.” - Tara Dinoski
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Sarish Khan is an actor, model, and performer, with an entertainment career that has ranged from leading roles in international films, pageantry, and walking runways at New York Fashion Week. Sarish is also a practicing lawyer in the ecommerce and tech space, a graduate of George Mason University School of Law. She has advocated for and worked with a number of female focused nonprofits over the years and hopes to continue working and contributing towards Women Empowerment initiatives.
In this episode, Sarish talks about taking a new leap, her experience in the entertainment industry, and the importance of using your platform to inspire. She also talks about the importance of being authentic to ourselves especially when taking the leap, and allowing ourselves to choose a different path that is anchored to our why. All this and more on this episode, so make sure to tune in until the end!
[00:01 - 14:23] Talking About Sarish's Leap in Life
[14:23 - 25:36 ] Being Authentic and Learning from Setbacks
[25:37 - 25:36 ] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“Nothing is final, unless you want it to be. So, don't be afraid to make choices, you can make steps in every different direction, including backwards, and there's no shame in that.” - Sarish Khan
“I think part of taking leaps is just being authentic to who you are.” - Sarish Khan
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Carrie Veatch helps ambitious female entrepreneurs bust through self-doubt to build wildly profitable online businesses. Carrie combines neuroscience, teaching clients to rewire their brains through mindset work, and a safe container for clients to create lives of time and financial freedom. She hosts the innovative, community based podcast: Set Yourself Free which shows the behind the scenes of what it takes to be profitable online.
In this episode, Carrie talks about what motivated her to be a digital nomad, taking the leap without a plan but with only a plane ticket in hand, and building a successful coaching business while achieving location and financial freedom. Carrie also generously shares with us some tips and advice for those who also intend to live a nomadic lifestyle. All these and more on this episode, so make sure to tune in until the end!
[00:01 - 14:02] Talking About Carrie’s Leap in Life
[14:03 - 25:50 ] Taking the Leap and Building her Own Business
[25:51 - 41:31] Wrapping up!
Key Quotes
“I learned to tune out the people that weren't on-board with what I was doing. And not that they were bad or wrong, but I had to make sure I was listening to my guidance.” - Carrie Veatch
“You just need that next right step. You don't need the whole plan.” - Carrie Veatch
“I have to make sure that what I do is enough. And trust that it's enough and then go out and play and enjoy my life because I want to be able to do both.” - Carrie Veatch
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Welcome to another episode of the Leap in Life podcast. In today’s episode, we have Charlie Huynh, founder of an ethical fashion brand called Wande Industries. Charlie was born and raised in Australia to refugee parents, and after understanding the privileges he grew up with, he wanted to extend a better quality of life to a wider community. He has now been traveling for over 3 years and has witnessed great things as well as sad realities as a result of tourism across the world. His desire to tackle some hard issues in the Fashion and Tourism Industry and his hopes to revolutionize both industries resulted in him building his own ethical fashion brand.
In this episode, Charlie walks us through how being a high school teacher inspired him to create more positive impact to bigger communities, how this desire led him to traveling, and how traveling eventually opened his eyes to different problems and issues in other countries. Charlie also talks about his ethical fashion brand and how this enterprise allows him to have an impact on two industries: fashion and travel. He also stresses the importance of taking action now especially if we want to change the world in the little way that we can. Listen in!
[00:01 - 14:18] Talking About Charlie’s Leap in Life
[14:19 - 35:00 ] Initiatives Impacting Fashion and Travel
[35:01 - 41:31] Wrapping up!
Key Quotes
“We should do things now. If you want to help, help now if you want to change the world. Change the world, now.” - Charlie Huynh
“I think we just need to be aware of what sort of impact that we have when we go to these communities and these places, and either we're going to ignore what they're going through, or we address those things when we go there.” -Charlie Huynh
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Welcome to another episode of the Leap in Life podcast. Today we’ll be catching up with Valerie Russel, who has 20 of travel experience and over 30 countries visited. A native of Nyack, New York, she was educated in Washington, DC, and Bournemouth, England and settled down in the New York metro area, prepared for a career in law enforcement. After a decade of working to travel, Val decided to finally live the life she had been dreaming about and quit her job as a Narcotic Investigator to start Due South Travels. She arrived in Guatemala in July 2017 and now lives in Antigua with her two expat felines. For Val, giving in to the wanderlust was the easy part. The challenge of changing careers and learning a new industry has been nothing short of an adventure all its own, just the thing Val thrives on!
In this episode, Valerie shares with us how her love for travel began and how speaking to someone from her day job inspired to actually take action and pursue her dream to travel and live abroad. Val talks about taking the leap and moving to Guatemala, starting her own business in a foreign country, and why people should not be scared of giving their dreams a shot. All this and more in this episode, so make sure to tune in until the end!
[00:01 - 15:19] Talking About Valerie’s Leap in Life
[15:20 - 29:47] Serving Travelers and Living Abroad
[29:48 - 33:37] Wrapping up!
Key Quotes
“Why are you letting your career define who you are? That's not what life is about.” - Valerie Russel
“Success for me is not measured on the financial gains. It's really how many people have found me and left with a smile on their face?” - Valerie Russel
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Welcome to the very first episode of the Leap in Life podcast. In today’s episode, we’ll be sitting down with CEO, coach, speaker, traveler, writer and co-founder of Our Periods Matter, Inc., Zakia Haughton. She helps coaches and consultants turn their knowledge base into a premium offer experience and get into the hands of their dream clients by leveraging the power of simple frameworks, research, and storytelling without the hustling, throwing money into ads, or content overwhelm required.
In this episode, Zakia and I talk about how listening to her calling and paying attention to her inner nudes brought her to where she is today. She shares with us her several leaps of faith that she has taken since 2017, how this allowed her to travel the world, and how having faith that everything will eventually work out in the end gave her courage to do it all. Let’s dive in!
[00:01 - 13:29] What is Zakia’s Leap in Life?
[13:30 - 38:07] Zakia’s Entrepreneurship Journey and Her Journey Around the World
[38:08 - 40:01] Wrapping up!
Key Quotes
“Because we are big believers, and following the nudges, and listening to the wisdom that drops in, we explored the conversation and we explored the dream that I had that prompted this whole idea.” - Zakia Haughton
“And it reminds me that even through the challenging, confusing times that make zero sense, and even when we're taking leaps of faith, that sometimes we don't even understand, our steps are being ordered. And that we can find rest, and that we can have faith, and that we can be certain of that even if we are unable to see the light at the end of the tunnel as we're taking the leap, even if we can't see the Landing, we can trust that it exists.” - Zakia Haughton
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