Wicks in the Wild: Turning a Move into a World Tour with Heather Wick

06/04/24 • 50 min

Have you ever woken up one day wanting just to pack a bag and go to see the world? What is stopping you from doing it?

After listening to today's episode, chances are you'll blow the dust from your bags, check if your passport is still valid, and whisper to yourself in a sigh, why not? Meet Heather Wick, Mom of three, the wife of a super cool husband, a Life Coach, and a world traveler. After COVID was over, and while Heather and her family planned a move from Arizona to Ohio, extraordinary circumstances conspired to create a one-year hiatus while waiting to relocate to their new house. What did they decide to do with that time? Travel.

Throughout this episode, you'll hear everything about the Wicks' 13-month journey around the world and their experiences visiting 4 continents and 22 countries. Heather shares details of how they dealt with their kids' education, their budgeting strategies, how they picked where to stay and for how long, and many other juicy details about their trip.

Tune in to Episode 160 of the Joy Found Here and get inspired by Heather's story to turn your wildest dreams into unforgettable moments for you and your family.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

About Heather, anywhere she'd like to start (3:10)
If you had a year and didn't have to be anywhere. What would you do? (7:10)
Where to stay and for how long when traveling? (14:00)
Heather shares tips for traveling with small kids (24:20)
How many bags is too many bags for a long trip? (30:50)
What did the coming back home look like? (40:30)

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Have you ever woken up one day wanting just to pack a bag and go to see the world? What is stopping you from doing it?

Tune in to Episode 160 of the Joy Found Here and get inspired by Heather's story to turn your wildest dreams into unforgettable moments for you and your family.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

About Heather, anywhere she'd like to start (3:10)
If you had a year and didn't have to be anywhere. What would you do? (7:10)
Where to stay and for how long when traveling? (14:00)
Heather shares tips for traveling with small kids (24:20)
How many bags is too many bags for a long trip? (30:50)
What did the coming back home look like? (40:30)

Connect with Heather Wick:

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In This Episode, You Will Learn:

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Gina talks about the massive importance of community (24:20)
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Gina shares some of her self-care practices (30:00)

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In This Episode, You Will Learn:

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