After launching the She, Who Wanders series on my blog in the fall of 2022, I just couldn’t shake the feeling that these conversations needed space to go deeper.  And as I’m sitting here in awe that we’ve hit more than 1000 downloads, I realize I must not be the only one who felt that way.  

Hundreds of women have been impacted by these stories - of resilience, creativity + determination to live life more freely and intentionally.  Those of us who have dreams and visions in our hearts that may seem a little (or a lot) crazy to the rest of the world, can absolutely chase those dreams on our own, but when we can see and hear from other women who are walking through fear + forging their own path, it becomes just a little easier…and more fun.

It’s still surreal to me to be wrapping up season one, but I wanted to pause and take a moment to reflect on the last 9 episodes and lift some of the key themes that emerged from this first season.  Some of my favorites are the importance of living out our values, prioritizing family time + slower living, nurturing mental well-being, moving through fear, and finding meaningful purpose to propel us forward in life. We also chatted about the impact of minimalism, the strength of community, and the significance of embracing what makes us feel most alive.

I hope you connect with and feel inspired by these as much as I have - I’m so grateful and excited to have you along as a part of this community. We’re in this together!

Episode Shownotes: www.thegreatwanderlust.com/post/season-one-recap

9 Takeaways from Season One

• Living Out Values
• Owning Time
• Mental Health and Self-Care
• Embracing What Makes Us Feel Alive
• Dealing with Darkness
• Moving Through Fear
• Discovering Your Meaningful Mission
• Power of Minimalism
• Community Matters

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Today's guest has not only been a source of inspiration and so many tools for growth for me since I met her a few years ago, she has also built an incredible community of like minded women that has become a place of empowerment for myself and so many others. Christina is a wife, mom of two teen boys, and a three-time cancer survivor.

In 2016, she founded her company, Adventure Together, and the MaxxExplore Instagram account, where she is a full time travel creator, working with dozens of renowned brands and destinations all over the world. While inspiring and equipping families to travel and explore near and far. After selling everything and traveling Central and South America full-time starting in 2019, she also founded Insta Success, which is an online membership program that trains and empowers people to build profitable and sustainable travel brands on Instagram.

And if all of that wasn't enough, she also hosts group trips across the globe to destinations like Bali, Iceland, Fiji, and Costa Rica. She is seriously one of my biggest inspirations in travel, mom life, and business, and so much more.

Episode Shownotes: www.thegreatwanderlust.com/post/macs

Episode Highlights

• Introduction 0:01
• Christina's Story 1:43
• How did they decide to leave the states? 6:14
• Doubts and doubts about the decision. 10:56
• The importance of family time. 16:00
• The Great Wunderlist. 20:52
• The transition back into a new home. 23:38
• The power of hypnotherapy. 29:59
• What does it hurt to have faith? 36:47
• The last day of her career. 41:52
• The importance of alignment and faith. 46:27

Find Christina on Instagram at @macs_explore

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Today, we’re chatting with the amazing Sara Koppa.  Sara is a wife, mom to 5 and an adventure-driven nomad who’s been traveling full-time in her RV with her family for over a year now. While world-schooling along the way, she shares her passion for adventure, travel and wellness not only online, but also through retreats she hosts around the world.  I am inspired by watching her follow her heart, take risks and create her own reality.

In this episode, we talk about Sara’s experiences from driving their RV to Baja Mexico and her approach to world schooling her five children. She talks about overcoming fears in making decisions and her daily routines and rituals that help her maintain a positive mindset. She also shares about the women's retreats that she hosts to help women find community and rediscover themselves on a deeper level.

Episode Shownotes: www.thegreatwanderlust.com/post/koppa

Episode Highlights

• Sara's background. 0:02
• Learning on the Go with Worldschooling 3:54
• Inspiring Curiosity in Your Kids 8:49
• The Adventure to Baja 12:48
• Facing Fears + Going for It 16:03
• How she started hosting retreats for moms 19:25
• The importance of having a life outside of work. 24:52
• Rapid fire questions and answers. 28:24
• Where to connect with me online? 31:24

Find Sara on Instagram at @koppa7adventures + @soul.adventure.collective

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