In this conversation, Sahara Rose shares her transformative journey from a broke college student to the founder of the Travel Coach Network.
Sahara emphasises the importance of community, personal growth, and the challenges she faced while building her business. She offers valuable advice for those considering a career break or looking to start their own entrepreneurial journey encouraging aspiring entrepreneurs to trust their instincts. Together, we explore:
How travel after College turned into a 10-year sabbatical to travel the world
Her unconventional approach of taking a career break before her career had even really begun
The financial strategies she employed to support her travels
How her experiences led her to create a unique niche in travel coaching
Why she created the world's first ICF accredited travel coaching program
The power of knowing what you don’t want in order to design a life that truly fits.
How all that is between you and creating a career that doesn't exist is mind set.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Sabbatical Stories and Sahara Rose
03:06 Sahara Rose's Journey: From College to Travel Coach
05:49 The Decision to Take a Sabbatical
09:05 Financial Strategies for Long-Term Travel
11:53 The Evolution of Travel Intentions
15:10 Researching the Travel Coaching Industry
18:09 Defining Travel Coaching
21:14 The Growth of Sahara's Business
23:56 Building a Global Community of Travel Coaches
26:55 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
29:47 The Future of Travel in Sahara's Life
32:46 Top Three Tips for Taking a Sabbatical
Guest bio: Sahara Rose De Vore is a visionary in the travel industry, reshaping how we view, plan, and experience travel. After spending a decade traveling solo to 84 countries, she discovered a missing piece in the industry, the need to approach travel with deeper intention and purpose.
This realisation led her to found The Travel Coach Network (TCN), a global community of travel professionals who believe in the transformative power of travel. She also launched the world’s first and only ICF-accredited Travel Coach Certification Program, bridging the gap between travel and personal development.
Sahara’s expertise has been featured in Forbes, Conde Nast Traveller, Business Insider, CNN Travel, USA Today, and more. She is also a TEDx speaker and the author of Hey You, Just Go!
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Get in touch: If you are interested in sharing your sabbatical story, we would love to hear from you. Buzz us a DM on Instagram - @Sabbatical_Stories or reach out on LinkedIn - Bex Thomas.
Career transition, sabbatical and career break coaching:
As a career transition, sabbatical, and career break coach, I inspire, challenge, and support people like you to create a life that feels deeply aligned with your values, dreams, and authentic self.
Whether you’re craving a new direction, a chance to pause, or the courage to pursue what really matters, I’m here to guide you toward your own version of success on your terms.
Together, we’ll break free from societal blueprints, rewrite the rules, and design a future you’re excited to wake up to.
Learn more here
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With special thanks to:
Aunty B at the Flaxen, our amazing, talented and patient producer whose expertise helps make this podcast shine.
Joanna Cooke, whose soulful blend of smooth vocals we are lucky enough to use throughout the show. Listen and connect with Joanna via your favourite medium:
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