In this episode we continue in part 2 of what it is like traveling internationally right now and celebrate the 1 year anniversary of this podcast! Thank you all for tuning in and being a part of this journey. We are truly forever grateful!
As the world continues to reopen, the regulations of international travel are constantly changing. In this episode we discuss my experience as a vaccinated American traveling to the UK and 2 EU countries and what the whole process is currently like.
As someone who has visited all 50 states, 43 countries (so far), and has her own travel business... These are my FIVE biggest travel mistakes, from a professional traveler.
This is a conversation that I have been having a lot lately both with myself and with others. The concept of losing skills and or tolerances through the pandemic is something that many people are experiencing. Have you felt like you've lost a skill during the pandemic? What was it?
Writing hand written letters, specifically thank you notes, is a lost art. It is something that can make someone's day, cause lifelong memories, and even provide a random act of kindness.
In this episode we chat with our guest, Mia Gill, about the power of creating your inner circle, redefining your story, and the untapped potential behind having strong emotional intelligence. Mia is the co-founder of Bossinomics and helps people find their voice and live their life with confidence.
Ways to get connected to Mia:
In this episode we talk with young professional, Krista Tenuta, about using technology and social media to build and strengthen relationships, tackling the fear of looking stupid while trying something new, and the idea of failing quickly.
In this episode we chat with our guest, Shirin, about her experience as a creative in the beauty industry, working as an Adobe Creative Resident, tackling impostor syndrome and much more.
You can connect with Shirin anywhere at @queenshirin or using the links below. Be sure to check out her Docu series with Adobe and tune into her live tutorials.
Studying and or living abroad is a dream for many people. In this episode we talk about many different ways and options to make being abroad accessible regardless of what stage of life you're in. We talk about working holiday visas, sharing my personal experiences of studying and volunteering abroad and much more.
Study Abroad Safety : A parent's guide to sending your child abroad
Iceland is one of the most expensive countries in the world. But that doesn't mean its an unattainable travel destination. There are ways to budget for any location and in this episode I talk about my weekend in Iceland and tips on how to make this expensive island nation more fitting for your budget.
In this episode we chat with our friend Meagan Keane. She got her start as a filmmaker working on documentaries and has been working on staff at Adobe for the last decade. She is currently their principal product marketing manager for pro video and an absolute powerhouse. We talk about Meagan's personal journey, Adobe's mission, validation in the creative world, and much more.
If you would like to apply for Adobe's Creator Camp, you can do so here
In this episode we have a conversation with author and screenwriter, Matt Mikalatos. We talk about what it is like to publish a book, or in this case, 12 books. Matt's next book called Journey to Love comes out in August and we dive into the story behind that as well.
If you would like to buy any of Matt's books you can find them here.
His website here.
This episode covers lots of life updates including how and why I have been working remotely in Hawaii for the past three months and what is next to come!
If you'd like to check out my print shop you can do so here: https://charfromchicago.darkroom.tech/
Have you ever been curious about travel hacking and how to maximize credit card points for free travel? Eli Facenda is an entrepreneur and credit card expert and in this episode we share practical tips on how to earn free travel (both luxury and economy), maximize your personal credit, the tax implications, and so much more.
You can connect with Eli on Instagram @elitravelguy
David Horne and Marty Balkema are friends, business partners, entrepreneurs, and adventurers. Together they own 10 businesses under the umbrella of Calm Capital. In this episode we discuss defining your own success, going against the grain of "grind culture", and how to use your: time, talent, and treasures to best serve others.
You can connect with with them here:
New Zealand is one of my favorite countries in the world. On this episode we talk about my experience around north island, my first experience driving on the left, and how I made friends with a family and flew over 8,000 miles to visit them.
Ron Noble is an Emmy award winning animator who has storyboarded and directed shows such as Rugrats, The Wild Thornberrys, As Told By Ginger, Rocket Power, and much more! In this episode we talk about the unique way that Ron and I met and his even more unique way into Hollywood. Then his journey to entrepreneurship and becoming a published children's book author and illustrator. Not only is Ron extremely talented but he is funny and as kind as can be. You can get connected to Ron the following ways:
You can buy his book here: Letter Beasties
In this episode we talk about the legacy of three people who have made a huge impact on my life. My mom, former MLB pitcher Scott Sanderson, and WWE hall of famer Joe Laurinaitis. Through fun stories and memories we talk about the life lessons they taught me and their legacy that lives on.
Ben Bradbury is the CEO and founder of Astutely, a company that helps leaders build powerful relationships through empathetic communications. In this episode we discuss the unusual start to our friendship along with ways to build stronger relationships with those around us.
If you would like to connect with Ben you can do so here:
Fraser Grut is a filmmaker from Auckland, New Zealand. He directed a feature film when he was 20 years old and is now filming 10,000 people's dreams over 10,000 days (that is over 27 years!) In this episode we talk about handling the fear of rejection, dealing with perfectionism, and how the failing of one dream can lead to an even bigger and better lifelong dream.
To follow along with the 10,000 Dreams journey you can subscribe to the youtube channel: 10,000 Dreams Youtube Channel