Zero To Travel Podcast

Oneika Raymond on The Art of Storytelling, Nomad Life, How To Choose A Home Base, And What It’s Like Behind The Scenes As A Travel TV Personality

Have you ever wished you could improve your storytelling skills surrounding travel? 

This week I am joined by travel journalist and friend to the show, Oneika Raymond to talk about the art of storytelling, what it’s like to be a travel journalist, and how her nomadic life has changed over the years. 

Oneika has visited 120 Countries over 6 continents and is on a mission to educate, empower and encourage exploration. She started her career as a secondary school teacher, eventually becoming an award-winning journalist, speaker, podcast host, and Emmy-winning television host.

If you love the spirit of wanderlust, then you don’t want to miss this episode. We talk about why you should take an adult gap year, advice on what it takes to tell a great story, the top 3 cities you must visit, why completion is more important than perfection, factors to consider if you’re considering settling down, and so much more.

What are your favorite stories from traveling? I'd love to hear a few and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.

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Today’s episode is brought to you by The North Face - providing athlete-tested Jackets proven to be highly insulated, warm, breathable & durable so you can focus on what matters. It’s more than a jacket, it’s a calling to get out and explore. Today’s episode is also sponsored by US Bank Visa Platinum Card, perfect for large purchases, unexpected expenses, and balance transfers. To see if you qualify for the lowest APR out there, visit usbank.com/platinum today. Get yours today in stores or at www.thenorthface.com. We also proudly support the About the Journey podcast. Host Oneka Raymond takes you around North America to answer the question what does it mean to travel better? Search for About the Journey today wherever you get your podcasts!

Tune In To Learn:

• Why Oneika has slowed down her pace of travel and which countries she keeps revisiting
• What motivated Oneika and her husband to settle in Miami after an adult gap year
• The difference between being nomadic and being an ex-pat
• The key factors to consider when looking for a place to settle down
• Why the U.S. inspires Oneika as an entrepreneur
• The elements required to tell a good story
• How to understand and connect with your audience as a storyteller
• Why its necessary to be adaptable when telling a story
• The importance of having humility when storytelling
• Similarities between entrepreneurship and traveling
• Advice about being a successful entrepreneur
• Why completion is more important than perfection
• How to fake it till you make it and overcome imposter syndrome
• The hack that will help you use people as inspiration rather than intimidation
• Travel advice from a long-time nomad
• The best and worst parts about being  a TV personality
• Which 3 cities Oneika says everyone should visit
• 3 Books everyone needs to read
• Oneika’s most treasured travel memories
• And so much more

Resources:

• Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport
• The North Face, US Bank Visa Platinum Card,& About the Journey - Today's Sponsors
• Learn more about Oneika’s projects
• Check out Oneika’s travels
• Follow Oneika on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter
• The 2022 Travel Vanguard

Want More?

• The Slow Travel Philosophy + Traveling As A Black Woman with Oneika Raymond
• A Soulful Southern Road Trip: About The Journey With Oneika Raymond
• Travel Role Models and The Minority Nomad w/ Erick Prince

How To Balance Your Financial Health & Travel (5 Expert Tips) w/ Kristin Meador

Have you ever wondered how to invest in your future while embracing a travel-centered present?

Today I am joined by Kristin Meador, a financial expert who specializes in supporting location-independent businesses, in learning about best practices for managing your finances no matter where you are and what you're doing.

After years of working 80+ hour weeks for a large accounting firm, Kristin's burnout caused her to make a radical change - sell everything and travel. About a year into her journey, she realized that she could use her skills as a corporate CPA to create her own cloud-based accounting business and create a location-independent lifestyle. She founded Gradient Accounting when she realized she could meet the unique needs of digital nomads, providing simple answers to sometimes scary and complex questions.

If want to be sure you are making the best approach toward money management and travel, then you won't want to miss today's episode. Kristin shares the story of how travel inspired her to start her own business, how to define your core values to assist in big financial decisions, the pros and cons of the FIRE movement, finding the balance between investing and traveling, and so much more. 

What is your money mindset? I'd love to hear about it and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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•  All Episodes Ad-Free (From April 2021 Onward)

Today’s episode is brought to you by The North Face - providing athlete-tested Jackets that are proven to be highly insulated, warm, breathable & durable so you can focus on what matters. It’s more than a jacket, it’s a calling to get out and explore. Get yours today in stores or at www.thenorthface.com. This episode is also brought to you by US Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card get 4 X the points on eating out and 2 X the points on groceries, entertainment services, and gas or EV charge stations. Apply today at usbank.com/altitudego to get 20,000 points by spending $1000 in your first 90 days.

Tune In To Learn:

• Why Kristen is my financial mentor
• What caused Kristin to develop a love for travel from an early age
• Why do Kristin and her husband make it a point to travel together and separately
• The importance of discussing travel goals and values in your relationship
• Advice for balancing work and travel  when living abroad
• Why travel helps inspire creativity in business
• How to embrace living in the now by being intentional with your time
• All about burnout - how to spot it and what to do about it
• The moment Kristin decided to travel full-time and the places she visited her first year
• Pros and cons surrounding the FIRE movement
• Why there is no drug more addictive than the biweekly paycheck
• How to find a balance between saving and investing
• Why understanding your core values will help you make difficult financial decisions
• How Kristin budgets for adventures and travel
• And so much more

Resources:

• Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport
• The North Face & US Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card - Today's Sponsors
• Learn about Travel As A Tax Write Off
• Subscribe to Kristin's YouTube Channel
• Get help from Gradient Accounting 
• Follow Kristin Meador on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

Want More?

• Making Sense of Cents: Personal Finance and Travel + Is This The Best time EVER to Travel?
• How To Retire Early and Travel the World
• How to Travel with Less Money, Start Working on the Road, and Never Settle Down w/ Nora Dunn

Reviving History’s Forgotten Female Adventurers w/ Elise Wortley

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to travel like a great historical adventurer? 

Today I am joined by Elise Wortley, a journalist on a mission to quite literally walk in the shoes of some of history’s most fierce female explorers.

After reading Alexandra David-Néel’s book My Journey to Lhasa at age 16 (and again at 28), Elise was left with many questions about the trials and tribulations Alexandra must have faced being a female traveler in the early 1900s. In search of answers, she set off to India to follow in the author’s footsteps, using only items that would have been available during the original journey - a Yak wool coat and wooden backpack. This trip has snowballed into multiple adventures sprinkled throughout the globe, tracing footprints from the past.

If you love adventure, you will not want to miss this episode. Elise shares epic stories from her travels and describes exactly what it was like to travel without modern luxuries, important lessons she’s learned from the journeys, actions she took to start her first journey, and so much more. 

Which modern technology do you think would be the hardest to give up when traveling? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.

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•  Ask Me (Jason) Your Burning Questions, and Get A Personal Answer!
•  All Episodes Ad-Free (From April 2021 Onward)

Today’s episode is brought to you by The North Face - providing athlete-tested Jackets that are proven to be highly insulated, warm, breathable & durable so you can focus on what matters. It’s more than a jacket, it’s a calling to get out and explore. Get yours today in stores or at www.thenorthface.com.

This episode is also brought to you by US Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card, earn up to 6% cash back at selected stores. Visit https://usbank.com/shopper to get $250 Cashback after spending $2000 in the first 120 days of opening your account.

We also proudly support the About the Journey podcast. Host Oneka Raymond takes you around North America to answer the question what does it mean to travel better? Search for About the Journey today wherever you get your podcasts!

Tune In To Learn:

• Why do female adventures lack the same recognition as their male counterparts
• How Elise conducts research on history's forgotten female explorers
• The book that led Elise down the path of reliving adventures from the past
• How Elise came up with the inspiration for her first adventure
• The importance of bringing stories from the past back to life
• How to walk the walk and not just talk about it
• What it felt like to wear historical clothing during big treks & how others reacted
• Hacks for finding and creating old-school adventure gear
• Lessons from traveling without technology and how it will change your relationship with your phone
• Why adventure is for anyone and everyone
• Highlights from traveling through the Valley of The Assasins in Iran (Elise’s most recent trip)
• Advice for anyone who is looking to do something different with their lives
• How Elise’s projects help fund charities and what’s next
• And so much more

Resources:

• Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport
• The North Face, US Bank Shopper Cash Rewards Card, & About the Journey - Today's Sponsors
• Check out Woman with Altitude
• Learn more about Elise
• Get your copy of My Journey to Lhasa (the book that changed Elise’s life)
• Follow Elise on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

Want More?

• Inspiring Female Adventurers Series: Around America And Beyond with Renata Chlumska 
• 3 years Alone On Foot: An Interview With Sarah Marquis
• The Only Woman To Walk Around The World: Inspiring Female Adventurers Series with Polly Letofsky

3 Travel Trends You Should Know w/ Paige McClanahan

Do you feel up to speed on the latest travel trends?

Today I am joined by travel journalist, author, podcast host, and dear friend to the show, Paige McClanahan, to discuss 3 travel trends you should know before planning your next trip. 

Paige has lived in 6 countries since leaving the United States in 2008. She is currently living with her family in the French Alps and is a regular contributor to the New York Times and other popular publications. 

If you plan on traveling internationally in the coming year, you will not want to miss this episode. We dive deep into 3 travel trends Paige has highlighted in some of her recent articles for the NY Times. These insights will help you enhance your next travel experience by showing you when & where to book, what type of transportation to utilize, how to create synergy in a tourist destination and so much more. 

What destination are you planning on visiting next? I'd love to hear all about it and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

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Today’s episode is brought to you by The North Face - providing athlete-tested Jackets that are proven to be highly insulated, warm, breathable & durable so you can focus on what matters. It’s more than a jacket, it’s a calling to get out and explore. Get yours today in stores or at www.thenorthface.com. This episode is also brought to you by the US Bank Visa Platinum card, with a 0% intro APR for 18 billing cycles and no annual fees, this card is a tool for getting ahead. Visit usbank.com/platinum to signup today.

Tune In To Learn:

• Why you should check out the Better Travel podcast
• What living in the French Alps has taught Paige about travel and tourism
• Takeaways from investigating the benefits and drawbacks of traveling via Train vs. Plane
• How the pandemic has impacted travel trends throughout Europe
• About the 9 Euro train ticket experiment and other revolutionary transportation options in Europe
• What the future of travel transportation looks like
• How climate change has impacted when and where you should travel next
• Practical tips for booking trips abroad during the hotter months
• Tips for navigating traveling during the “on-season” travel when you have kids
• Why some popular destinations are re-thinking the way they approach tourism
• Stigmas that surround tourists and how to find synergy in tourism
• What’s next for Paige
• Great news for digital nomads, ex-pats, and long-term travelers
• And so much more

Resources:

• Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport
• The North Face & US Bank Visa Platinum Today's Sponsors
• Learn more about Paige McClanahan
• Listen to the Better Travel podcast
• In Europe, It’s Planes vs. Trains. For Many Travelers, Rail Is the Way to Go
• Stockholm Instead of Rome? October Instead of July? How Heat Waves Are Changing Tourism in Europe
• In Hawaii, the Search for Sustainable Tourism
• About Portugal's digital nomad visa

Want More?

• Tips For Travel To Europe This Summer
• Optimizing For Freedom with Nat Eliason
• Staying Healthy and Stress-Free While Traveling w/ Kirsten Pontius

The Vagabond’s Way: Meditations on Wanderlust, Discovery, and the Art of Travel w/ Rolf Potts

What is it that motivates you to travel?

Today I am joined by esteemed travel writer and teacher Rolf Potts to talk about his new book The Vagabond’s Way and dive into how anybody can enrich their lives through maintaining a traveler’s mindset, even at home. 

Rolf Potts has reported from over 60 countries for publications like National Geographic, NPR, and Travel Channel. He has lectured all over the world and hosts a yearly writer's workshop. His travels have brought him through 6 continents, including boating 900 miles down the Mekong in Laos, hitchhiking in Eastern Europe, bicycling in Burma, and traveling for 6 weeks across the world with no luggage or bags, and much more. His first book Vagabonding was published in 2003 and was of paramount importance in my own travel journey.

If you love to travel as much as me, then this episode will be extra special. We dive into exactly how travel changes our inner and outer perspective, allows us to embrace unseen parts of self, and try on new identities. We also discuss how to have micro adventures at home, what it means to feel comfortable in a culture and so much more.

What are your biggest spiritual or philosophical takeaways from your recent travels? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.

Don't forget that if you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 and get:

• Access To The Zero To Travel Podcast Archives (300+ amazing episodes and growing)
•  One Bonus Episode Per Month (Decided By YOU) + Exclusive Content You Can’t Hear Anywhere Else
•  Ask Me (Jason) Your Burning Questions, and Get A Personal Answer!
•  All Episodes Ad-Free (From April 2021 Onward)

Today’s episode is brought to you by The North Face - providing athlete-tested Jackets that are proven to be highly insulated, warm, breathable & durable so you can focus on what matters. It’s more than a jacket, it’s a calling to get out and explore. Get yours today in stores or at www.thenorthface.com. This episode is also brought to you by US Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card, get 4 X the points on eating out and 2 X the points on groceries, entertainment services, and gas or EV charge stations. Apply today at usbank.com/altitudego to get 20,000 points by spending $1000 in your first 90 days.

Tune In To Learn:

• Thoughts and takeaways from visiting Norway
• What is forest bathing and why it’s a great travel virtue
• Artists and thinkers who have made an impact on Rolf’s travel mindset
• What the pandemic has taught Rolf about travel
• Why what’s on your bucket list matters less than what you do when you get there
• What it means to take the travel attitude home with you and how to do it
• Practical ways you can explore new locations based on your interest
• What it was like to live in a van long before the van life movement
• How to overcome imposter syndrome and give yourself permission to live your travel dreams
• Why it's important to travel for your own growth rather than other’s
• How to pay attention to life, practice gratitude, and make the most of the moments we have
• What motivated Rolf to write his most recent book and a secret look inside
• Why having a mission while traveling can drastically change the experience
• How to occupy time instead of managing it
• Why it's important to travel first and become a digital nomad later
• Insights on navigating the complicated relationship between travel and technology
• What it means to feel a part of a culture
• Tips for travelers who want to write about their experience
• And so much more

Resources:

• Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport
• The North Face & US Bank Altitude Go Visa Signature Card - Today’s sponsors
• Learn more about Rolf Potts
• Get your copy of The Vagabond’s Way
• Listen to the Deviate podcast
• Sign up for the Paris Writing Workshop
• Follow Rolf on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter

Want More?

• How Travel Can Improve Your Mental Health w/ Gilad Gamliel
• Enjoy The Process Of Everything With Dylan Magaster
• How To Take A Leap of Faith and Change Your Life w/ Jana Schuberth

Being A Creative Vessel, Faking It Until You Are It, and Tour Life (Andy Frasco Interview)

Have you ever wanted to enhance your creativity?

 

Today I am joined by musician and creative powerhouse Andy Frasco to discuss how he keeps his creative juices flowing.

For over 15 years Andy has toured as the frontman of Andy Frasco & The U.N. After forming in 2007, the band has released 10 studio albums and toured the world several times. Their newest album Wash, Rinse, Repeat was released in April 2022 and their current world tour is taking place through 2023. In addition to music, Andy also hosts Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast, a weekly podcast that focuses on the adventure life brings to those who dare to pursue their dreams and travel.

As someone who has made a living based on creativity and travel for many years, Andy knows a thing or two about keeping the creative fire alive and fighting off imposter syndrome. Tune in to this week's episode to learn all about how Andy approaches the creative process, his favorite cities to visit on tour, how to move past self-imposed constraints, and so much more.

Do you have experience creating your own DIY mindset? I'd love to hear about it and hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

Don't forget that if you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 and get:

• Access To The Zero To Travel Podcast Archives (300+ amazing episodes and growing)
•  One Bonus Episode Per Month (Decided By YOU) + Exclusive Content You Can’t Hear Anywhere Else
•  Ask Me (Jason) Your Burning Questions, and Get A Personal Answer!
•  All Episodes Ad-Free (From April 2021 Onward)

Today’s episode is brought to you by the US Bank Visa Platinum card, with a 0% intro APR for 18 billing cycles and no annual fees, this card is a tool for getting ahead. Visit usbank.com/platinum to signup today

Tune In To Learn:

• Why it’s important to take satisfaction in daily life activities
• Where Andy draws inspiration when he’s feeling anxious
• Ways that Andy’s songwriting has transformed over time
• What it was like to write an album in 21 days
• Why we all experience imposter syndrome and what to do about it
• How to get out of your own way using openmindedness and humility
• How Andy’s soul talks to him and why he listens
• What jealously really is and practical tips for avoiding comparison
• How the rise of smartphones & technology has changed self-perception
• The impacts of social media algorithms on artistic expression
• Why trains are a fantastic form of  travel
• Andy’s favorite part of being on tour
• Why Andy approaches life with the mindset of an athlete 
• The best front-to-back albums according to Andy
• Why low spots in life are often our biggest turning points
• What it means to create a DIY Mindset
• And so much more

Resources:

• Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport
• US Bank Visa Platinum - Today's Sponsor
• Listen to Andy’s Music
• See Andy & the U.N. on tour
• Check out Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast
• Follow Andy Frasco on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube

Want More?

• An Interview With John Craigie: Notes From The Road
• The Power Of Never Giving Up w/ Andy Frasco
• How A Year Of Travel Can Change Your Life Forever: One Band’s Story w/ Jim and Sam

Embracing Chaos w/ Dr. Calvin Sun from Monsoon Diaries

What exactly does it mean to embrace chaos?

Today I am joined by Dr. Calvin Sun, emergency room physician, entrepreneur, and author of The Monsoon Diaries to discuss the pivotal life events that helped him lean into adventure and stay in the present.

Tune into today's episode to learn how open-mindedness and flexibility can lead you down incredible paths, what it was like to be an ER doctor in the midst of a global pandemic, the next destination you need to visit, and so much more.

Have you ever had a transformative life moment that lead you down an unexpected path? I'd love to hear all about it hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

Don't forget that if you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 and get:

• Access To The Zero To Travel Podcast Archives (300+ amazing episodes and growing)
•  One Bonus Episode Per Month (Decided By YOU) + Exclusive Content You Can’t Hear Anywhere Else
•  Ask Me (Jason) Your Burning Questions, and Get A Personal Answer!
•  All Episodes Ad-Free (From April 2021 Onward)

Tune In To Learn:

• Why committing to the present will open up opportunities
• The reason you should take sleep more seriously
• What it means to lean into chaos instead of control it
• How Calvin committed to medical school and building a company at the same time
• Why your life will be easier if you can lean into the unexpected
• Lessons from being ER doctor during the pandemic
• How losing a barroom bet, lead Calvin to the most transformative trip of his life
• Why it’s important to acknowledge serendipity in travel and life
• Standout destinations from Calvin’s travels
• And so much more

Resources:

• Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport
• Check out Dr. Calvin Sun’s website
• Join a Monsoon trip
• Get your copy of The Monsoon Diaries today
• Follow Dr. Calvin Sun on Instagram and Facebook

Want More?

• How To Take “Big Leaps” So You Can Travel
• The Geography of Bliss w/ Eric Weiner
• How To Surround Yourself With What You Love

Rebel With A Clause: Tales and Tips from a Roving Grammarian w/ Ellen Jovin

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of grammar? 

Today I am joined by grammar expert, polyglot, and entrepreneur, Ellen Jovin, to talk about her experience writing Rebel With A Clause. The idea for the book all started when Ellen decided to set up a table on New York City street corners to converse with the community about grammar, eventually traveling throughout the U.S. to do the same. 

If you have ever wanted to look at your community from a different perspective, then you don't want to miss this episode. Ellen shares her thought process behind starting Grammar Table, how to connect with your community in unique ways, the best unknown U.S. travel spots, and so much more. 

Have you ever practiced a morning writing routine? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.

Don't forget that if you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 and get:

• Access To The Zero To Travel Podcast Archives (300+ amazing episodes and growing)
•  One Bonus Episode Per Month (Decided By YOU) + Exclusive Content You Can’t Hear Anywhere Else
•  Ask Me (Jason) Your Burning Questions, and Get A Personal Answer!
•  All Episodes Ad-Free (From April 2021 Onward)

Tune In To Learn:

• What has kept Ellen in New York City since the 1990s
• What is the Grammar Table and how it originated
• When the Grammar Table got a book deal and went mobile
• Why grammar is so much more than just a set of rules
• What is so fulfilling about small talk and what it can teach you about the community
• How did traveling with a mission change the experience
• The method Ellen used to pick the perfect spot for the Grammar Table
• U.S. road trip destinations you won’t want to miss
• Ellen’s favorite story from her most recent book
• Advice on how to get a book deal & writing a book
• What it's like to learn 25+ languages and how it has impacted Ellen’s life
• And so much more

Resources:

• Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport
• Learn all about Grammar Table
• Check out Ellen’s Website
• Order your copy of Rebel With A Clause
• Learn about Syntaxis
• Follow Grammar Table on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter

Want More?

• How To Be a Polyglot
• Biking The World For Climate Change w/ Devi Lockwood
• Transition To Travel: From 9-5 To Biking The USA with Joe Ferrara

The World Walk (Trilogy): Lessons From A 7 Year Walk Around The World w/ Tom Turcich

What does it feel like to reach the end of an era?

Well, you’re about to find out. 

Today’s extra special episode is 6 years in the making and marks the end of Tom Turcich’s (and his dog Savannah’s) epic journey of 7 years walking across 6 continents.

In this 3-part trilogy, you will hear from Tom at the ages of 26, 30, and 33 as he shares the unique experiences and challenges that could only come from years of traveling the world by foot. 

As the 10th person (and first dog ever) to successfully walk around the world, Tom has a multitude of stories and insights that are bound to blow your mind, so you are not going to want to miss this episode. We talk about the pursuit and fulfillment of dreams, facing hardship, making sacrifices, testing limits, finding humanness, stamina, mindfulness, and so much more.

What are your biggest takeaways from this epic travel trilogy? I'd love to hear what they are and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.

Don't forget that if you want access to the private Zero To Travel podcast feed, a bonus episode every month (decided on by YOU), exclusive content, direct access to me to answer your questions, and more. Click Here To Try Premium Passport For Only $1 and get:

• Access To The Zero To Travel Podcast Archives (300+ amazing episodes and growing)
•  One Bonus Episode Per Month (Decided By YOU) + Exclusive Content You Can’t Hear Anywhere Else
•  Ask Me (Jason) Your Burning Questions, and Get A Personal Answer!
•  All Episodes Ad-Free (From April 2021 Onward)

Tune In To Learn:

Part 1 (05:35) - The Beginning - August 2016, 15 months into the walk

• Why it is important to seize the day and honor the importance of travel
• The best way to forget the rules and adapt
• How to simplify long-term travel
• Tips for coping with gradual shifts in climate and culture
• Tactics for navigating strangers and strange encounters
• How much it costs per day to walk around the world
• The best way to tap into sources of motivation

Part 2 (1:00:40) - The Middle - June 2019, 4 years into the walk

• What it was like to start walking again after illness 
• The most effective way to move internationally
• How to find water, food, and a place to sleep no matter where you are
• All about the 45-day police escort through Algeria
• How to acquire “wealth” through walking and camping
• How to get your dog overseas (and into hotels)

Part 3 (1:59:30) - The End - August 2022, 7 years into the walk

• What it feels like to be done with a 7 year walk around the world
• How the Covid-19 Pandemic changed the way Tom traveled 
• What made Tom start to imagine life after the walk
• Why the most difficult part of the walk was unexpected
• How the walk has changed Tom’s life and relationships
• The untapped importance of leaning into humanness
• The best part about being back with friends and family
• What's next for Tom Turchich

Resources:

• Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport
• Check out The World Walk website
• Join Tom Turcich’s Patreon Community
• Follow Tom on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube
• Learn more about Tom's Journey

Want More?

• The World Walk with Tom Turcich
• The World Walk (4 Years In) With Tom Turcich
• The First Woman To Walk Around The World with Polly Letofsky

How To Earn Passive Income From Your Passions w/ Graham Cochrane

Ok, I know the title of this episode has some clickbaity vibes but when someone who has built a 7 figure business based on their passion wants to come by and share actionable advice on how you can do it too, who am I to say no?

Today I am joined by author and entrepreneur, Graham Cochrane, to dive into the theme of his latest book How to Get Paid for What You Know. 

If you want to work less and have more time for what you love, then you cannot miss this episode. Graham shares his extensive knowledge from building and scaling multiple businesses and will tell you exactly how to build a sustainable business, why working in an area you’re passionate about is necessary for long-term success, tools for overcoming fear-based decision-making, and so much more.

What is something you intuitively know and enjoy doing? Could you turn it into a sustainable location-independent business? I'd love to hear your thoughts and hope you will share them by sending me an audio message.

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Tune In To Learn:

• Why growing up as an “army brat” sparked Graham’s love for travel
• The reason having no Plan-B lead to entrepreneurship
• How to encourage curiosity and passion in your kids at an early age
• Why defining success beyond test scores and money is key to living a fulfilling life
• Important myths and truths surrounding passive income
• What made Graham transition to building a personal brand
• How to understand when to let go and find balance as an entrepreneur
• Why meaningful content is of paramount importance to building a successful business
• The importance of building a business you don’t want to quit
• How to avoid being a “dabbler” and build a sustainable business
• The number 1 way to validate your business idea
• Why you should be using YouTube as a content tool
• How to avoid and overcome fear-based thinking as a business owner
• Graham’s model to successfully generate passive income
• The biggest mistake new entrepreneurs make when scaling a business
• Which books Graham recommends to focus your mindset
• And so much more

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• Graham’s book recommendations: The Go-Giver & The 4-Hour Work Week

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