Show notes:

-"The secret to change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new" is the quote that todays guest, Jessica, shares with us to remind us that while it is very important to create system change, but also equally important to help create the world you want to live in. 

-I am so excited to be speaking with Jess, who I met when I spent time in Hawaii! She is one of the founders and directors of the Aloha Animal Sanctuary, and is a passionate animal rights and human trafficking activist and she is also a nurse! 

-Listen in to hear about Jess's activist journey, animal rights activism, animal rescues, and learn the story behind the sanctuary and what makes it so special!

-The Aloha Animal Sanctuary is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit for Farmed Animals based on Oahu, Hawaii the focuses on education, sustainability, and community! 

Connect with Jess on IG: @sonrisajess

Follow the Aloha Animal Sanctuary on IG: @alohaanimalsanctuary

Aloha Animal Sanctuary website: https://www.alohasanctuary.org/

Connect with me on IG: @star.heart.traveler

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Podcast cover art: Mackenna Cady @kennaaloha

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- Welcome Tara, who is a shadow work and intuitive coach! She has spent a lot of time also practicing the minimalist lifestyle and shares with us today what it is and how it can benefit you in many ways! 

-Tara explains what shadow work is and touches on why it's important to practice is as any kind of leader in today's world.

-We talk about the difference between intent and impact and why it's important to keep both in mind as a leader and change maker!

-Minimalism doesn't have to be daunting- it can be fun and liberating!

-Tara is not an expert on anti-racism work and she is constantly doing the work. Please do your own work at being anti-racist and pay educators for their help and work.

Connect with Tara on IG: @tararedrobin

Connect with me on IG: @star.heart.traveler

Check out my Etsy Shop: Aqua.Loam

Podcast cover art: Mackenna Cady @kennaaloha

Show notes:

• So excited to have the oursimpleco team with me! All four ladies have come together to create a 30 day eco-newsletter with targeted resources and information in order to build simple, sustainable habits within different areas of our lives (in our home, in our food, in our closet, in our beauty, in our garden, and in our community).
• Learn about their story, their why, and how they do it in this episode!
• I highly suggest subscribing to their newsletter! It's supper informational and I have learned a lot from them already!
• Thank you for listening and please leave a review and share this podcast with a friend!
  

Connect with and support oursimpleco:

• IG: @oursimpleco
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/oursimpleco
• TikTok: @oursimpleco
• Website: https://www.oursimpleco.com/
• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/oursimpleco
• PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=DMUVBX8FJ7F26

Connect with me on IG: @star.heart.traveler

Check out my Etsy Shop: Aqua.Loam

Podcast cover art: Mackenna Cady @kennaaloha

Show notes:

• Today I had my first in person and on location recording with my dad, Scott Yelton!
• Scott is currently a pasture raised chicken farmer in Oregon who has spent the last two decades of his life exploring what sustainability looks like to him and how to make a sustainable life style work for him, his family, and his values in a world that is hyper focused on money, advertising, and selling to children. 
• After spending most of his time working for companies that help promote a greener future and lifestyle he set out to give farming a try. He now finds value in his work and contentment in knowing where his food comes from and the chance to return back to the earth.
• He even got his masters in ecology and sustainability, but tells us that we don't need a fancy degree to learn about sustainability, or anything in that mannor.
• Scott says that the best thing you can do is to start. Start learning, start a practice, engage in conversations, and get outside to re-connect with nature.
• Thank you for listening and if you can please leave a review and share this podcast with someone who might like to hear it!

Connect with Scott & the farm: @twinfirfarms

Twin Fir Farms Website: https://www.twinfirfarms.com/

Connect with me: @star.heart.traveler

Check out my Etsy Shop: Aqua.Loam

Podcast cover art: Mackenna Cady @kennaaloha

Show notes:

• Kate shares her favorite quote "Create a better world for those yet to exist"
• Intro: I share bits of advice for those who have started their activism journey or wants to! Go for it, you are needed, and it's okay if you make mistakes, you learn from them! What's important is you go into this journey with an open mind to learning. Activism is a journey, not a place or end goal.
• Kate is a photographer, graphic designer, painter, student, diver, activist, and so much more. She does her best to live a sustainable lifestyle through every facet of life. She even works at a zero waste store where she can directly help people cut down on their use of plastic! She also lives in Hawaii so I can easily get up close and personal with the plastic pollution problem. Her goal is to create content that inspires people to practice activism in their own life, from whatever corner of the world they are currently in! She is working on a film to show case all this!
• Kate shares her own experiences that lead her to become involved with conservation and sharing educational content about plastic and microplastic. She also shares about her own activism journey and how it's a process and always evolving! Pick something you care about and want to change and get involved to make a difference!
• Kate is working on many amazing projects and you can check them out using the links below!
  

Connect with Kate: @katedolbier 

Check you Kate's art: @benthicdesigns

Kate's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/plastickate_

Kate's Etsy shop: Benthic Designs

Connect with me: @star.heart.traveler

Check out my Etsy Shop: Aqua.Loam

Podcast cover art: Mackenna Cady @kennaaloha

Show notes:

• Mark shares one of his favorite quotes about being comfortable with the uncomfortable and how this helps you grow!
• Introduction- this week as I did more research on fast fashion I was reminded how horrible the industry is. Check out my fast fashion posts on Instagram and dive into this episode that's perfect for anyone!
• Mark shares about his business and how he first realized how messed up the fashion industry is and how he wanted to create and ethical and environmental friendly product. Go check out his website, listed down below!
• Dive into some facts, insights, thoughts, patterns we notice and tips that we have for you all!

Connect with Mark: @lostinparadiseco

Lost in Paradise website: https://lostinparadisetravel.co.uk/

Connect with me: @star.heart.traveler

Join the Travel Reset Movement conversations: @travel.reset.movement

Check out my new Etsy Shop: Aqua.Loam

Podcast cover art: Mackenna Cady @kennaaloha

Show notes:

• Thank you Jenn for sharing your favorite quote and what it means to you!
• Today we discuss how so many cultures and communities life a lifestyle of connecting with their communities and to nature/the earth; but we also point out that western culture doesn't find value in these lifestyles and how we can see that throughout history and still in modern day times.
• It is so important to find connection to nature daily, and it can be as simple as stopping to feel the breeze on your face. 
• Take time to stop and smell the roses, for real!!
• Jenn and I were both fortunate to grow up in schools that valued education around connecting with and protecting the planet. We both believe that this should be taught in all schools.
• Start with small changes in action. This will create a butterfly effect, also known as the ripple effect!

Connect with me: @star.heart.traveler

Join the Travel Reset Movement conversations: @travel.reset.movement

Check out my new Etsy Shop: Aqua.Loam

Podcast cover art: Mackenna Cady @kennaaloha

Show notes:

• Thank you Destiny for sharing your favorite quote and what it means to you!!
• Today join Destiny and I to talk about how travel has impacted us and influenced us to follow our dreams!
• Destiny is a IG business coach who helps you grow an online business and/or presence! In this episode she shares with us her big tips on how you can grow your clients or followers on IG! Everything she tells us is applicable to anybody on IG!

Connect with Destiny: @yourtraveldestiny

Connect with me: @star.heart.traveler

Join the Travel Reset Movement conversations: @travel.reset.movement

Check out my new Etsy Shop: Aqua.Loam

Podcast cover art: Mackenna Cady @kennaaloha

Show notes:

• Welcome Ayush Kesari, a travel expert from India!
  
• Today we talk about how sustainability looks different all over the world: materialistically, economically, and socially.
  
• We touch on how even in remote un-inhabited places it is easy and clear to see the effects of climate change, from watching glaciers melt to finding trash in the middle of nowhere.
  
• Finally we talk a little bit about how there is a great possibility to use travel as a drive for change and sustainability, because travelers (notice how I didn't say tourists), usually have an open mind to learning.
  

Connect on IG with Ayush: @ayushkesari

Connect with me: @star.heart.traveler

Join the Travel Reset Movement conversations: @travel.reset.movement

Check out my new Etsy Shop: Aqua.Loam

Podcast cover art: Mackenna Cady @kennaaloha

Show notes:

- Poem written and spoken by today's guest, Kiara!

- Welcome back to the Star Heart Podcast and happy new year! I am super excited to be back, better then ever! I got a new cover, which is beautiful and represents this podcast beautifully, which was designed by Mackenna Cady. Follow her on IG @kennaaloha for some great content! 

-Today we are starting off with learning about astrology; how to embody leadership energy, and a bit about how the stars are connected to travel!

-Astrology is a great tool to find out more about the world and yourself! 

-Anybody can be a leader and make a change in the world!

-Grab your own star chart: https://astro-charts.com/

- Created, recorded, and edited by Sydney Yelton

-Cover designed by Mackenna Cady, @kennaaloha

You can live the life you dream of- even if you have other committments happening around you.

It's all about prioritizing joy and embracing discomfort and spontaneity!

Rachael is an adventurer, business woman and coach making the most out of life!

Connect with Rachael: @the.go.gal

Connect with me: @star.heart.traveler

 Let's dive in with solo travel queen and enthusiast, Lu Colmenares!

Lu shares the value of solo travel relating to finding personal independence and personal growth, along with sharing her own stories!

She shares with us her own mission with her podcast The Solo Female Traveler Podcast, (go check it out!)

Follow her on IG: @thesolofemaletravelerpodcast

Patricia is a travel lover who empowers other women from South America to travel and see the world! She is also a travel content creator and dream chaser!

We talk about that it is important to know that travel isn't a quick fix to any problems we may have, and that travelers should keep in mind that it is important to be consious about our mental well being before, during, and after our trips! 

Follow Patricia on IG: @mimochilayyo6

Other ways to connect with Patricia: https://linktr.ee/mimochilayyo6

On Septmber 23rd, 2019 my life changed for the better. Although I didn't know it yet, I was about to embark on an epic journey of self discovery and personal growth.

I am such a different person then I was a year ago and I love that I get to share with you all what last year looked like compared to now.

I set off to find purpose in life, reconnect to myself and to the Earth, and that is just what I was able to do! 

I am so grateful for this past year and I am excited for many more to come!

Thank you for listening to my story!

Connect with me on Instagram: @syd_star.heart 

Joing my group: Travel Empowered

Join me in this amazing conversation with my good friend Julia Green! 

We talk about so much- from our travel passions, travel as a learning experience, sustainability in travel, and the new age of travel; what needs to change so that the travel landscape is better for all once the world opens up again.

Join the conversation by talking with one of us! Also go give her a follow so you can learn about traveling during the pandemic, for she is currently in Puerto Rico!

Julias Instagram: @generation.nomadic

Check out Julias podcast using this link: https://linktr.ee/generationnomad

Join my free Facebook group: Travel Empowered

Follow me on Instagram: @syd_star.heart

Poem: “No Suffering”, written and spoken by Gabby herself! 

Dive into some amazing tips on how to practice and learn more about awareness, mindfulness, and being an empath while traveling! Gabby is a mood and mindset coach who helps empathy connect back to their power! We also take some time to remind you all that it’s important to have intentions for your trips, go places that call you, and we highlight that it’s important to remember that social media isn’t everything. 

Connect with Gabby:

Instagram: @gabbyssoulfoodd

Facebook page: Reunite With Your Power: The Empath Hangout

Are you interested in taking a gap year!? Are you wanting to travel the world? Are you wanting to connect with like minded people who are going through simlar experiences as you!? 

I know I am!

Come hear about Elaine's gap year experience as well as how she has turned her passion into helping past, future, and current gap year students take the leap, connect with eachother, as well as provide helpful resources!

Taking a gap year is an amazing opportunity to explore your personal interests but can sometimes be lonley when the people around you are doing different things then you. The Lets Gapp community will show you that you are never alone wherever you go!

Get involved:

Instagram: @letsgapp

Lets Gapp Connect: https://www.letsgapp.com/connect

Connect with me on Instagram @syd_star.heart

Hey! I wanted to take some time to reflect on last weeks episode and dive a bit deeper into self love and self care on the go, especially when solo traveling. I in this episode I give 10 self care tips I reccomend when traveling.

As I create more for this podcast I would love to know what ou would like me to talk about that is either travel related, holistic life related, or any other Earth related topics you would like me to discuss!

Let me know by DMing me on Instagram @syd_star.heart

In this episode I will be joined with my good friend Mollie Lyst, who is a dear friend of mine!

Mollie is a self love, embodiment, and empowerment coach and she will talk about self love and the seasons of love and give us some tips on how to use them in our lives.

I love what she talks about and teaches, because it is easily relatable and super powerful.

If you would like to get into contact with Mollie here are her details: 

Website: https://www.mermaidswaves.com/

Instagram: @mollielyst

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/855359871653426/ or search up Mermaid Waves in the search bar!

The word holistic means innterconnection and to refrence as a whole, from every possible angle. 

Holistic travel looks at any aspect you can think of that involves travel. I created this term based on my own travel expereinces when I noticed that travel is much more then just going somewhere, and I wanted to then share this idea through connecting with and coaching other and future travelers. 

In this episode I explain in detail what holistic travel is, and then I talk about specific areas we should all be focusing on when atempting to be a holistic traveler and why it's important.

Feel free to DM me on Instagram @syd_star.heart with any questions, thoughts or comments, and remember to keep on shining!