005: How A Harvard Rocket Scientist Dropped Her Fears to Move Off-Grid to Panama | Ft. Kristina Barile

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05/26/20 • 32 min

In episode 005 Kristina Barile takes us on a roller coaster of emotions through her journey in life. She graduated from Harvard & MIT, went on to become a rocket scientist, but then realized there was more to life than just working and paying bills. She paints a beautiful picture of how it is OKAY to change your mind and follow your dreams. Now, her and her husband are living the good life off-grid in Panama, building a sustainable mud home.
🔥 Hot Topics Mentioned in This Episode 🔥

Kristina's school journey (7:00)
Quitting her job to travel with her husband (12:40)
Dealing with fears of changing your mind/ getting out of your hometown (22:00)
Gaining confidence to take a leap (28:30)

Quotes from Kristina ✨

" Common misconception: you're the only one doing it "
" You don't owe it to anyone! "

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Kristina's school journey (7:00)
Quitting her job to travel with her husband (12:40)
Dealing with fears of changing your mind/ getting out of your hometown (22:00)
Gaining confidence to take a leap (28:30)

Quotes from Kristina ✨

" Common misconception: you're the only one doing it "
" You don't owe it to anyone! "

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004: A Whole New World of Travel As An Empty Nester | Ft. Colleen Rosenblum

In episode 004 Colleen discusses life as an empty nester. What is n empty nester you might ask? A parent whose children have grown and moved away from home. Colleen chats about how to get over mom guilt, how she has been able to get HER life back and enjoy it to the fullest, all while not apologizing for wanting more! She shares advice to all the other empty nesters out there who want to push past those fears and finally take back their life.
🔥 Hot Topics Mentioned in This Episode 🔥

Dealing with "Mom Guilt" (5:05)
Changing the Narrative for Women in Midlife (14:00)
Advice for Pre Empty Nesters (24:55)
How to deal with fear (29:30)

Quotes from Colleen ✨

" You're not too old & it's never too late! "
" Fake it till you feel it! "

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Listen to her Hot Flashes & Cool Topics podcast HERE!
Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotflashesandcooltopics/
Check out her website HERE!
Colleen has two special episodes that you might love that specifically talk about empty nest travel ideas and affordability with a travel agency:
Episode 10: Chapter 2 of Empty Nest: New Adventures Part I
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-10-empty-nest-chapter-2-new-adventures/id1481021446?i=1000460014604
Episode 11: Chapter 2 continues: New Adventures Part II
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-11-empty-nest-chapter-2-new-adventures-part-ii/id1481021446?i=1000460785201
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006: How to Transform Your Life Through Meditation, Mindset & Travel | Ft. Julia Nguyen

In episode 006 Julia Nguyen takes us on a transformational journey through her fearless life endeavors. From being a nurse, to finally realizing her life's purpose, Julie was able to break down walls and fear thanks to mindset practices AND travel. She moved across the world to Barcelona to start a new journey as a mindset coach and hasn't looked back. Come with us on this episode to hear how Julia is obsessed with self-improvement and fascinated by the power of the mind. She gives some amazing insights on how to break up your daily routines, shift your mindset, and bring the fun and fire back to your life.
🔥 Hot Topics Mentioned in This Episode 🔥

Defining her life purpose (4:00)
Steps to help break your daily routines (12:50)
Shifting your mindset when it comes to fear (24:02)
Bringing spontaneity into your day to day life (27:48)

Quotes from Julie ✨

" Feel the fear then do it anyway"
" We have a choice when it comes to fear and THAT is our power. "
" If you can't go outside...go inside. "

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Follow her on Instagram: instagram.com/ih3artjulie
Check out her website HERE!
Follow her on Facebook: facebook.com/thedreamlifefoundation
Julie was nice enough to give you this awesome list of meditations that you can try RIGHT NOW!
Click this link (http://thedreamlifefoundation.com/meditations/?fbclid=IwAR2tsgmefX0FIQuhEYqtQJ2pOLqWWqBRQ2kUac3mBooY5dH0sTFF7Yx_CmM) to try one of her meditations today. She has an incredible voice!
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ARE WE TRAVEL BESTIES YET? ✈👯‍♀️
...you can find me here
Join the Fearless Travel Tribe HERE!
Connect with me on Instagram: Bonvoyage Babes (travel blog) and 20 Till Takeoff
Wanna go on an adventure? Check out my website HERE
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