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My Solo Chronicles

My Solo Chronicles

Written by: April Strickland
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Real Stories of Bold Moves and Braver Moments

Welcome to a space where solo adventures take center stage. Whether it’s traveling solo, attending events on my own, or embracing the great outdoors, I share personal stories of stepping outside my comfort zone—with safety always a top priority. Along the way, I’ve met incredible people and experienced unforgettable (and often hilarious) moments that have shaped my journey.

But this isn’t just about my story. I’ll also feature fellow solo explorers who’ve dared to venture into the unknown, proving that you don’t always need company to have an amazing time.

Each episode is here to inspire you to live boldly, embrace independence, and discover the joy of doing things on your own. Because sometimes, the best adventures begin when you go solo.

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Episodes
  • What’s Your Why? Devotion from a Distance | A Solo Story with Mike (Part 4)

    What’s Your Why? Devotion from a Distance | A Solo Story with Mike (Part 4)
    Feb 21 2026

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    What keeps you going when the distance feels heavy?
    What makes the sacrifice worth it?

    In this episode of My Solo Chronicles, Mike shares his story of working cross-country for years in the airline industry — living miles and time zones away from his wife and children.

    While his family built their daily life back home, Mike built a career from hotel rooms, early departures, and long stretches of absence. His version of “solo” wasn’t about independence or adventure. It was about purpose.

    We explore what it really means to stay committed when proximity isn’t possible. The emotional weight of providing from afar. The discipline of showing up for your family in ways that don’t always get seen. And the clarity that comes when you’re forced to answer one powerful question:

    What’s your why?

    This is a story about distance — but even more, it’s a story about devotion.

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    19 mins
  • What’s Your Why? Barbara’s Journey as a Black Female Entrepreneur—Creating What Didn’t Exist (Part 3)

    What’s Your Why? Barbara’s Journey as a Black Female Entrepreneur—Creating What Didn’t Exist (Part 3)
    Feb 14 2026

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    In this new episode of My Solo Chronicles, we explore the question “What’s your why?” through Barbara’s powerful and deeply personal story.

    Barbara reflects on her journey as a Black female entrepreneur in the cosmetic industry, in the late 70s, which includes a pivotal moment when she had to travel to New York just to source products/ingredients suitable for women of color, that weren’t available elsewhere. What started as research quickly became clarity—revealing the gaps in the industry and helping define the purpose behind her work.

    She also speaks about resilience, representation, and what it means to build your own lane when the system isn’t built with you in mind. This conversation is a reminder that sometimes your “why” is born out of necessity—and grows into the courage to create what doesn’t yet exist.

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    22 mins
  • What's Your Why? How Solo Travel Shaped DQ's "Why" (Part 2)

    What's Your Why? How Solo Travel Shaped DQ's "Why" (Part 2)
    Feb 8 2026

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    In this episode of What's Your Why, DQ shares why she chooses to travel solo and how those experiences have shaped her confidence, self-awareness, and sense of purpose. She talks about the lessons learned on the road, the freedom of moving alone, and why solo travel can b one of the most transformative ways to understand you "why".

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    14 mins
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