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Artificial Intelligence Growth Architect | Connor with Honor | Real Estate ConsultantCalifornia's AI Crackdown: Savior or Stifler? Why SB 53 Could Drown Innovation in Red Tape & Water Wars!🤯 California's AI Crackdown: Savior or Stifler? Why SB 53 Could Drown Innovation in Red Tape & Water Wars! 💦🚫Hey Santa Clarita crew and AI watchers – as your no-BS AI growth architect (and ex-LAPD motor cop who's traded high-speed chases for high-stakes tech dives), I'm dropping truth bombs on California's latest move. SB 53 sounds like a safety net: mandatory plans to prevent AI harm, whistleblower shields, and CalCompute for affordable supercomputing. But is it really protecting us, or just handcuffing the future?Picture this: Massive data centers slurping 12 MILLION gallons of fresh water DAILY just to cool off – that's our dr...
2025-09-3017 min
Artificial Intelligence Growth Architect | Connor with Honor | Real Estate ConsultantGetting FIRED by Artificial Intelligence maybe something that will never happen, or at least in California in 2025?🤯 Can Your AI Boss Fire You and Ruin Its Weekend? California's Shocking New Laws Could Change Everything! 🔥Hey Santa Clarita crew – ever wondered if a glitchy bot could pink-slip you without a human even blinking? As someone who's gone from LAPD high-stakes decisions to cracking AI's code, I'm spilling the beans on California's wild AI regs that might just save your job... or scare off the tech giants. Why care? Because this hits home for every business owner, realtor, or worker eyeing the AI boom – unchecked bots could diffuse blame like a firing squad, but these bills demand hum...
2025-09-2333 min
Unpause Your LifeEP123: Jonathon AslayIn this heartfelt episode, Dr. Cali Estes sits down with Jonathon Aslay—nationally recognized dating and relationship coach, author, and self-love advocate. After the devastating loss of his 19-year-old son, Connor, in 2018, Jonathon's grief became a catalyst for profound personal transformation. His journey inward uncovered a powerful truth: at the root of many relationship struggles lies a deep lack of self-worth and self-love.Through his popular book, What The Heck Is Self-Love Anyway?, Jonathon empowers men and women alike to reconnect with themselves and build healthier, more fulfilling relationships—starting from within. Join us as he shares his story of loss...
2025-05-1531 min
Zero To Travel PodcastHow to Start Planning Your First (Or Next) Career Break Today (Using 5 Simple Steps) with Cali O´ConnorHave you thought about hitting pause on your career to travel the world but are unsure how to make it a reality? It's not as unattainable as you may think!Cali O'Connor shares her experience of taking multiple career breaks and offers 5 practical steps to start planning your own career break today.Cali is a former chemical engineer who traded her career in the oilfield for a life-changing adventure of quitting her job to travel around the world. Now, Cali helps working professionals find clarity in their lives by taking a career break that gives...
2024-09-101h 04
Travel PossibilitiesWhy I Haven't Been Posting on Social MediaIn this episode, Cali shares an update as to why she's disappeared from her podcast, social media, and having an online presence.
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2024-04-0619 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Story: Hitchhiking Around the World and Uplifting Communities Along the Way with Krysten KaladkarinOn a mission to touch lives through travel, Krysten Kaladkarin is journeying to hike and hitchhike the world while uplifting the communities she meets along the way.
Adventuring solo, unassisted, and with her weak passport, Krysten amplifies the realities of travel, from the cultural aspects and societal struggles of the places she visits to the inequalities she faces as a digital nomad from a developing nation.
She currently runs Krysten Kaladkarin, a social impact travel blog that focuses on solo travel, digital nomad life, and ways to adventure sustainably and ethically. Her platform also has...
2024-01-0351 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Story: A Year-long Travel Sabbatical before the Influence of Social Media with Zya BeZya Be is a curious explorer at heart, whether exploring remote corners of the world or the depth of her own being. Taking a year long solo trip around the world at 30, before the influences of smartphones and social media, expanded her experience of life and set her up for creating a unique path.
After the adventure, she never worked for anyone else again. She was an independent organizational change consultant and then had her own consulting firm for 10 years until 2019. In the time since, she has reinvented her life to be one of fulfillment, of doing...
2023-09-2752 min
Globetrotters Podcast#60 Traveling the United States Using the Amtrak Rail Pass - With Cali O’ConnorCali O’Connor wanted to experience her cross-country road trip in a unique way. She knew she had to start in Boston and end up in Napa, but the rest was up to her imagination. She saw a killer deal on the Amtrak website and chose to road trip across the United States on a train. With a few stops in cities most tourists overlook, Cali details what she enjoyed about this form of slow travel and how she kept busy while spending the better part of 7 days inside of a train.Become a supporter of this podcast: ht...
2023-09-1338 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Story: Traveling through Grief and Becoming a Travel Author with Ryan CrainRyan Crain is a first-time author, explorer, and entrepreneur who was born and raised in Mustang, Oklahoma. His travels have been featured on CNN, The Boston Globe, NPR, and many more. Gravel Roads is his debut book, a memoir highlighting his adventures around the globe and the deeply personal decisions that led to them. Currently, Ryan is settled in the small Mexican beach town of Sayulita along the Pacific Coast. When not writing, he can be found attempting to master the challenging sport of surfing or the Spanish language.
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2023-09-0638 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Story: Traveling the World as a Wheelchair User with Kristin SecorKristin Secor was born with a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy which affects her strength, balance, endurance, and breathing. Despite her health challenges, she has not let them deter her from pursuing her love of travel. She began her wheelchair-accessible travel blog in the hopes of inspiring people with mobility problems to travel to their dream destination and to provide information and resources to make accessible travel easier.
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2023-08-3035 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Story: Traveling to 100 Countries with the 7th Worst Passport in the World with Maliha FairoozMaliha is a dynamic, Bangladeshi adventurer who has travelled to a 100 countries, being only the third woman to reach this milestone with a Bangladeshi passport! Maliha is on a quest to visit all 197 countries and decolonise travel in the process by sharing perspectives, stories and narratives to places she visits which accurately depict the reality of the people of the land. She has an avid following in her blog and Instagram through which she promotes her brand of ethical traveling focusing on wellness, inclusion, decolonisation and sustainability.
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2023-08-2353 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Story: How to Take an Adult Gap Year with Rachael LevineRachael Levine is 30 years old and living in Austin, TX. Inspired by a love of travel and desire to see more of the world while she is still (relatively) young and childfree, she decided to embark on her own "adult gap year." In May 2022, she took the bold step of resigning from her corporate career in finance to travel the world with her husband. They visited 33 countries and now she wants to help people travel cheaper, smarter, more authentically, and more often - as well as help them along on their own gap year.
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2023-07-0547 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Story: Living in Hotels Full-Time on a Weekly Budget of $500 with Ashley McCurdyMy guest this week is Ashley McCurdy.
After losing her job, she got rid of my apartment in Los Angeles to travel the world and live in hotels (usually Marriott) full-time and vlog about her experiences on her YouTube channel.
In 2020, she stayed 103 nights at Marriott properties for $4356, a $42 nightly average which included properties like the Ritz Carlton in Cancun & W in Midtown Atlanta.
She is passionate about teaching others how affordable travel can be while sharing her experiences as she continues to travel, eat, explore, and live in hotels full-time for $500 per we...
2023-06-2849 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Story: Going Nomadic and Traveling with Type 1 Diabetes with Jason RobinsonMy guest today is Jason Robinson. Jason didn’t see his 3rd country until age 40, and over a few years did some super methodical experiments to push his comfort zone. He decided to go nomadic, then 8 months later COVID hit...and eight months after that he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, an auto-immune disease that requires constant attention. But that's not stopping him... Jason recently published “The Beginner Traveler’s Guide to Going Nomad" to help others struggling to break into travel overcome their hurdles, as well as a new hiking journal and logbook specifically for people that hike with Typ...
2023-06-2148 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Story: Full-time Travel as a Married Couple with Helen and Tim SchuckersMy guests today are Helen and Tim of Helen and Tim Travel. Helen and Tim are full-time adventure travelers based in the Pacific Northwest. They left their 9 to 5 jobs in January 2023 to travel the world. They have traveled and hiked in over 20+ countries and love to inspire others to get outdoors. Some of their favorite hiking destination Patagonia, Peru, Canadian Rockies, and the Swiss Alps. They are documenting their travels on their YouTube channel, "Helen and Tim Travel" with the goal to see the world one mountain at a time. They have enjoyed using the Financial Independence Retire Early (F...
2023-06-1441 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Story: Refusing to Settle--Unmarried, Child-free, and Nomadic with Julie B. RoseMy guest today is Julie B. Rose. She has been solo traveling full-time since selling her house and most of her belongings in 2020. In late 2021, she quit her high-profile corporate remote job in social media to take a career break from traditional full-time employment — to regain her time, mental energy, and creativity — to work on her upcoming memoir and other creative pursuits — and fully enjoy her travels and nomadic lifestyle without constraints.
An unmarried, child-free woman who refuses to settle, she's passionate about financial freedom, female empowerment, and rebelling against societal expectations to be true to yourself. 50 states...
2023-06-0743 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Story: From Probation to Traveling the World and Living Abroad with Jazzie MasMy guest today, Jazzie Más, is a stand up comedian, expat consultant & content creator. She’s lived in 6 countries the last 5 years and is the owner of Black Digital Nomad a resource site for digital nomads of color.
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If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Jazzie (@BlackDigitalNomad ) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecti...
2023-05-3037 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Story: It's Never Too Late to Quit Your Job and Travel the World with Cindy SheahanGet ready to be inspired by my guest Cindy Sheahan!
In 2017, Cindy realized she wasn't getting any younger, the time was right and, "if not now, when?" so she quit her perfectly good job, packed a backpack and headed out the door alone to explore.
Five plus years later, she's been to 38 countries - mostly solo - such as Turkey, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Georgia, France, Italy and North Macedonia. She's visited over 400 cities and towns, countless hostels and homestays, hikes and treks all over the world including the Portuguese Camino.
Along the way...
2023-05-2345 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Story: Going on a Date in Every Country with Loni JamesMy guest today is Loni James, a writer, storyteller and adventurer. She quit her job almost 1 year ago and started traveling full-time. She decided to go on a date in every country as a way to meet people and learn about local cultures. She accidentally started writing about it, created a blog and now she's planning to write a book full of her stories and everything she's learning along the way. On top of dating, she also goes on a hike in every country and this has been a unique way to experience the beauty of these places she's dre...
2023-05-1648 minTravel PossibilitiesHow to Find a Travel JobIn the season 3 finale, to wrap up our season-long discussion on travel jobs, I summarize some key takeaways that showed up time and time again in the interviews this season! Success leaves clues, so listen to this short episode to gather some insight on how to land a travel job and then go check out specific episodes from this season for add tips and inspiration!
If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love c...
2023-04-1211 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Job Story: Traveling the World as a Television Producer with Freddie ShiresFreddie Shires is a TV producer/cameraman/editor who mainly works in sports, travelling around to various major global events in places like Thailand, Israel, Bahrain and many more.
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2023-04-0538 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Job Story: Traveling to Antarctica while Working for the US Antarctic Program with Amanda MaughmerMy guest today Amanda Maughmer never intentionally planned on traveling to Antarctica for work, but when she was laid off from her previously role, the US Antarctic Program was eager to bring her on as a Business Process Analyst. She looked at the processes for various departments and used the knowledge of the staff in those areas, making the processes automated, streamlined, more efficient, etc. She deployed to McMurdo Station for about a month to examine processes and pain points happening on "the ice".
We also discuss life in Antarctica and the variety of contract roles they hir...
2023-03-2939 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Job Story: Living and Working Abroad as an Au Pair with Lu ColmenaresBorn and raised in Venezuela, my guest Lu Colmenares is a Latina traveler, podcaster, speaker, psychology student that first emigrated to the U.S as an Au pair back in 2014.
In today's episode we talk all about the requirements and lifestyle of becoming an Au Pair and how it can be a great opportunity to live abroad without incurring many expenses.
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2023-03-2233 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Job Story: Working Overseas for the US Air Force as a Civilian with Daira RodriguezDaira Rodriguez is a Contracting Officer who is approaching 11 years working for the Air Force as a civilian. Originally she was hired as an office intern, but eventually was admitted to the “Copper Cap” program, and then in 2018 was granted her unlimited warrant, becoming a contracting officer. Throughout her career she has been able to travel, typically taking short trips in the US as needed to execute the mission or attend training. Her biggest work trip was in 2020 when she accepted a position in Europe and moved to Germany. From Germany she has had a really cool jumping off poin...
2023-03-1536 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Job Story: Working as a Camp Counselor at an International Summer Camp with Bethany WrightMy guest today is Bethany Wright, an international summer camp counselor. Bethany is a British female living in Toronto. She has been in the summer camp industry for over a decade and is truly passionate about summer camps. So much so that she created "Brit in the Six" to help international staff members prepare for their first summer at camp through her social media, blog and podcast called BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie.
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Bethany's Instagram
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If you enjoyed today's episode and h...
2023-03-0839 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Job Story: Prioritizing Long-term Travel as a Travel Nurse Anesthetist with Cherene SaradarMy guest, Cherene Saradar, is a travel nurse anesthetist or nurse anesthesiologist (CRNA). It's like being a travel nurse except in her speciality (anesthesia) which is a type of advanced practice nursing. There is a huge shortage of anesthesia providers across the USA so she fills in at hospitals that are short staffed and need help. She does short term contracts (usually around 3 months) of work, lodging is covered, and then she's free to do what she wants with her time, which is how she has more time than most for fun travel. She has rearranged her life in the...
2023-02-2236 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Job Story: How to Become a Travel Advisor with Jen TenzerJen Tenzer of the The Soloist is back on the podcast today discussing how to become a travel advisor.
If you missed her first episode on the pod, we talk all about her career in finance and how she decided to leave it all behind and take a career break.
Jen's Career Break Story
We caught up again to discuss her business as a travel advisor, the services she offers to her clients, how she is able to balance her own travels with her work, and so much more. If you've been curious...
2023-02-1530 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Job Story: Travel and Make Money with a Working Holiday Visa with Geneva LutomskiToday's episode highlights an amazing travel opportunity for travelers in their 20s. We talk all about the working holiday visa and Geneva Lutomski's experiences living and working in Australia and New Zealand and her travels beyond those regions.
Geneva is a Travel & Work Abroad Coach helping clients navigate their work and travel opportunities throughout Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Asia. Having lived, traveled and worked abroad for 7+ years, Geneva has visited 49 countries and is on a mission to help those in their 20’s and 30’s explore the world through Working Holiday Visas, long-term backpacking trips and international work...
2023-02-0837 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Job Story: Living and Working Abroad as a US Diplomat with Justine KingMy guest Justine King is a Foreign Service Officer for the US Department of State. This job allows you to live and work around the world, receiving a new post every couple of years!
Justine is a U.S. Diplomat for the US Department of State and has worked as a Diplomat for four years. She is currently stationed to Khartoum, Sudan where she serves as a political/economic officer working primarily on environment, science, technology, and health related issues at the US Embassy. She has also served and lived in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Kuala Lumpur...
2023-02-0135 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Job Story: Humanitarian Aid Work in Some of the World's Most Dangerous Places with Emilie GreenhalghToday's episode is so inspiring. My guest Emilie Greenhalgh has lived and worked in some of the notoriously most dangerous places in the world all in the act of service.
Emilie is a humanitarian aid worker who has lived and worked in Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Niger. In late 2019, burnt out from the stress of living in these places and managing huge projects with impossible deadlines, she quit her full-time job to travel the world and write a memoir about her experiences. Then, as we all know, the pandemic shut down the world...
2023-01-2533 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Job Story: Flight Nanny Transporting Puppies to their Owners with Makena MoodyToday we are discussing the unique travel job of being a flight nanny with my guest Makena Moody.
At just 21 years old, Kena has transported over 165 puppies to their owners across the United States. As a such frequent flier, she knows the ins and outs of traveling with animals, how to keep them safe, and even has diamond medallion status on Delta. Her job is to love and comfort pups all the way home to their new family. Rather then cargo shipping puppies, she is there so they can be with her during the whole travel process.!
2023-01-1831 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Job Story: Life as a Flight Attendant for a Regional Airline with Josh MojicaMy guest today, Josh Mojica, is a flight attendant for the largest regional airline in the US, a travel photographer, and a nonprofit founder.
He's been flight attendant for almost 10 years. Thanks to his flight benefits he's been to about 90 countries and 6 continents. He learned how to value experiences and prioritize the world in a new way which eventually led him to volunteering which helped him explore travel with intention, purpose and human connection.
In today's episode we talk about the flight attendant application and hiring process, flight attendant training, flight benefits, scheduling as a new...
2023-01-1134 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Job Story: Teaching English in South Korea with Niki BrogenMy guest today is Niki Brogen, a former Elementary School English Teacher that taught in South Korea for 3 and a half years with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art and Design and a minor in Business. She was responsible for educating grades 3 through 6 (700+ students per week!) as well as organizing weekend teaching programs. Although the role was incredibly life-changing, Niki knew it was time to return to the USA this past February 2022 to start the next chapter of her life. Currently, she is producing 2 Podcasts : Anime Go! & Melanin Muses, Building her Art Portfolio, Designing her own website, a...
2023-01-0434 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Job Story: Turning a Background in Graphic Design into a Global Career with Fernando CabestanyMy guest today is Fernando Cabestany.
Fernando Cabestany is a multidisciplinary designer. He helps companies grow through branding and design. Originally from Mexico City, his work is influenced by the different cultures he has seen and the skills he has learned from living and working in Asia, Europe, and America for many years. Driven by a passion for new challenges, he always looks for new flavors and amazing people worldwide.
This episode is an exciting one as we delve into how Fernando was able to take his skillset and land international jobs!
Want to...
2022-12-2834 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Job Story: Work Exchange as a Dog Sledding Guide in Swedish Lapland with Ellie HindleyMy guest today is Ellie Hindley talking all about her incredible Workaway experience as a dog sledding guide in northern Sweden. She spent two stints as a guide during her two year career break.
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If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Ellie (@el.on.the.move) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you.
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2022-12-2136 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Job Story: Working on a Cruise Ship and in an International Theme Park with Sherilyn CarterCheck out this incredible interview with Sherilyn Carter. She has worked a variety of travel jobs which brought her to new countries while earning an income. We go deep into her roles at Disneyland Paris and on Disney Cruise Lines. Learn the highs and lows of cruise ship life.
Sherilyn is a social media content and confidence coach. She specializes in supporting women to dig deep and grow through developing a personal brand or elevating their business using social media marketing. Her passion for helping women with confidence stems from her own personal experiences and she has a mis...
2022-12-1436 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Job Story: Seasonal Work to Maximize Your Travels with Candice KalbMy guest today is Candice Kalb talking all about seasonal jobs.
Candice has been working seasonally for over 15 years in a variety of jobs. In this episode, we will be diving into her work as a wilderness guide and tour guide. She has been a nomad since the age of 8, has circled the globe twice, and built out an '88 camper van with nearly all recycled parts. She is now a storyteller doing photography, videography, commercial drone work, and writing. She's sharing stories thru the lens of a tour guide and helping others live more creative and...
2022-12-0730 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Job Story: Playing Professional Basketball Internationally with Angela LewisWhat if your basketball career didn't have to end after college?
My guest today, Angela Lewis, tells us about how she started playing basketball overseas and how it changed the trajectory of her life!
Angela Lewis is a former professional basketball player, author and entrepreneur. She is the CEO of ALA Public Relations, a boutique firm that focuses on helping consultants, coaches and experts share their message globally. The team is passionate about making dynamic connections for our clients. As an athlete and author, she received significant media attention which fueled her desire to help...
2022-11-3027 min
While She's Away25 - How to Successfully Take a Career Break to Travel with Cali O'ConnorHi Queen and Welcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! In this episode, I had a super enjoyable and informative chat with Cali O'Connor! Cali is a Career Break Coach who helps professionals break free of burnout by creating intentional career breaks filled with adventure and purpose through her courses and membership program. She is a former chemical and biomolecular engineer who left the hustle and grind of the oil & gas industry for her own 2.5-year career break spent traveling around the world. She successfully transitioned back into the corporate world, landing numerous interviews and 3 job offers, u...
2022-11-2347 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Job Story: How to Get a Job on a Yacht with Janessa Klatt
Interested in a cool travel job at sea? Today I am talking yacht life with my guest Janessa Klatt.
Janessa is a Canadian who has always had a desire for adventure. From studying abroad in Australia, backpacking solo in Europe, driving across the country alone for a job, and moving to a new country with just a carry-on, yachting seemed like the perfect new challenge for her. This might have sounded CRAZY for a girl who grew up completely land-locked, but she navigated the pandemic and fought gender stereotypes to land her first job as a...
2022-11-2333 minTravel PossibilitiesIntro to Season 3: Travel Jobs and my Travel Job StorySeason 3 is all about travel jobs, but this term has several connotations. Travel jobs can move you to new places, they can be seasonal roles in cool places with an off season that allows you to travel freely, or they can be positions that require travel as part of the gig. There are so many possibilities out there so this season is meant to give you some ideas and inspiration if you want to travel more but feel like those two weeks of annual vacation are your only chance (they're not!)
If you enjoyed today's episode and h...
2022-11-1619 minTravel PossibilitiesSeason 2 Remote Work Wrap UpSeason 2 of the Travel Possibilities Podcast, which was all about Remote Work, has come to a close. Season 3 will be here before you know it. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. In the meantime, catch up on all the great episodes over the past two seasons.
There are some exciting things to come with this podcast and my business. One of which I mention in this episode. Career Break Bootcamp is becoming a membership which will make it the PERFECT companion whether you're considering a career break or your already months deep on...
2022-07-1508 minTravel PossibilitiesRemote Work Story: Teaching English Online to Travel the World with Rocky TrifariMy guest today is, Rocky Trifari, a travel blogger and digital marketing professional operating a monetized travel blog known as ‘The Rocky Safari’ that aims to empower introverted travelers with essential information that will help smooth the transition into experiencing solo travel as a long-term lifestyle. Rocky teaches a number of different strategies and techniques to help new solo travelers get started, but a few of his focus areas include finding remote jobs, monetizing profitable blogs, and learning how to make travel more affordable.
In this episode we talk all about his desire to travel upon graduating coll...
2022-06-0849 min
Travel Tales with Mike SiegelCali O'Connor
Cali O'Connor of The Travel Shifters website talks about helping people change their lives and work remotely from anywhere in the world.
2022-06-0242 minTravel PossibilitiesRemote Work Story: Full-time Remote Worker, Part-time Digital Nomad with Jackie of BonVoyageJackieMy guest today is Jackie, a former teacher who left the classroom for a remote job in Edtech. She has always loved travel was traveling every school break. She always felt burnt out trying to fit in travel around work. She now works remotely for an Edtech company so she can travel wherever she wants whenever she wants. She shares her remote work journey on her blog and on social media to help other remote workers balance their career goals and passion for travel.
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2022-06-0131 minTravel PossibilitiesRemote Work Story: Leaving the Country for the First Time to Become a Digital Nomad with Christa KnoxMy guest in this episode is Christa Knox. Having never left the US, in January of 2020 Christa packed her bags to travel for what was originally going to be six months. One pandemic, two and a half years, and 16 countries later, she has fallen in love with the world and has no plans on stopping.
Christa's been working remotely for various software companies for over seven years and traveling internationally for 2.5 years. She works in client onboarding and support for a business to business (B2B) software company.
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2022-05-2541 minTravel PossibilitiesRemote Work Story: A Serendipitous Remote Job Offer with Erica Virvo HackmanErica Virvo Hackman is a community enthusiast, connector, and purposeful traveler. As an adult, Erica's lived in Qatar, rural Thailand, South Korea, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Zambia, and Costa Rica. Erica has been an integral part of Nomadic Matt's remote team since 2013. Since then she has spend large chunks of time working from Dubai, Qatar, Vietnam, Thailand, South Africa, Iceland, Germany, Jordan, and from a yoga retreat in Cambodia. In 2019, she helped create Nomadic Matt’s community, The Nomadic Network (otherwise known as TNN). Two years ago, TNN was born. Today, there are over 13,000 people in our community empowering on...
2022-05-1850 minTravel PossibilitiesRemote Work Story: Traveling the World as a Writer with Carrie KnowlesCarrie Knowles is an author, journalist, artist, and speaker. She is the author of 8 books; four novels and four nonfiction. She also pens a regular column for Psychology Today called "Shifting Forward: A Wanderer's Musings". Carrie was named the Piedmont Laureate for Short Fiction in 2014. Her short stories have won more than 25 awards, including the Village Advocate Fiction Contest, the Blumenthal Writers & Readers Series, the North Carolina Writers Network Fiction Syndication and Glimmer Train’s Very Short Fiction Competition. She has been named a finalist in Glimmer Train competitions six times and was also a finalist in the Doris Be...
2022-05-1153 min
The Solo Female TravelerSteps to Take Before Planning a Career Break- Cali O’ConnorFeeling unfulfilled, burnt out or simply just bored of your 9 to 5? Then this episode and a career break is for you. Taking a break can help you to gain perspective and figure out what you really want from life. New people, places and experiences can help you to assess what’s truly important to you, what your values are, and what you believe in. A step back can help you to think things through and see the bigger picture.
Our guest for this episode is Cali O'Connor-- a Career Break coach and a Remote Work mentor for burnout professionals. In her...
2022-05-0221 min
The Quit Work PodcastWorking remotely while traveling the world with Cali O'Connor from Travel ShiftersCali O’Connor works remotely from Mexico.When she’s not putting in 20 hours a week on a part-time job or working on her own business, she’s free to enjoy the culture she’s immersed in.That might mean taking a break in the middle of the day to go to the local market to pick out fresh food to cook for dinner.Or it might mean accepting an invitation from a Oaxaca family to celebrate Día de los Muertos with them all day and into the night.Cali and I tal...
2022-04-2717 minTravel PossibilitiesRemote Work Story: Transitioning to a Full-Time Digital Nomad Lifestyle with JashMy guest today is Jash. She has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, but doesn't really use it! Since completing undergrad, she's been living abroad and traveling the world as a teacher. During 2020, she dedicated time to exploring and learning new skills so that she could figure out exactly what she wanted to do as a remote freelancer. In 2021 she made the transition into being a full time digital nomad. Jash loves slow traveling and fully immersing herself into another country which is why this lifestyle is a dream come true for her.
Want to learn more abou...
2022-03-2929 minTravel PossibilitiesRemote Work Story: If You Don't Ask, the Answer is No with Stephanie from ElleventurerMy guest today is Stephanie from Elleventurer. Stephanie is a female solo traveler. She's always loved to travel and has seen some of the world already but just on vacation. She now works remotely and is free to work from anywhere.
She plans her stays for at least a month so she can get a glimpse at the real living experience. Until recently she only worked from Europe, but has since given up her home in the Netherlands and started working from North America: another continent and timezone!
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2022-03-2438 minTravel PossibilitiesRemote Work Story: From NYC to the Caribbean Island of Grenada, Same Job, New Location with Sarah FirisenMy guest today is Sarah Firisen. Sarah is a passionate technologist. She works in sales for the RPA software company UiPath. Beyond her day job, she's very interested in how technology is changing the future of work and society and writes a regular column in the 3 Quarks Daily blog on the subject. She's also the co-author of the upcoming book, The Impromptu Game Plan and the co-host of the podcast on the same subject.
In today's episode we talk all about Sarah's move to the Caribbean island of Grenada while still keeping her job!
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2022-03-2241 minTravel PossibilitiesRemote Work Story: Requesting to Work Remotely BEFORE the Pandemic with Sonjia MackeyMy guest today is Sonjia “Lioness” Mackey, a powerful and dynamic keynote speaker; two-time Amazon best-selling author; purpose-to-profit life coach; and mindset master (“IEat Fear for Breakfast!”). However, she is most proud of being a laptop freedompreneur and an epic escape artist! Sonjia escaped the corporate chains of mediocrity in May 2016 to live her dream as a location-independent global citizen and digital nomad – living, working, and playing anywhere her wanderlust takes her. To date, those desires have taken her to all 50 states and 79 countries across all 7 continents!Sonjia’s career history includes more than 20 years of experience...
2022-03-1748 minTravel PossibilitiesRemote Work Story: How to Find a Job to Fit Your Travel Lifestyle with Kasey from KaseyMeetsWorldMy guest today is Kasey from KaseyMeetsWorld. Kasey is a full-time digital nomad, working remotely while traveling the world. She's been to 23 countries and also creates content to inspire other solo female travelers to see the world on a budget.
In this episode Kasey shares all about the goal she set for herself: to become a digital nomad. She didn't stop until she found a job she loved that would support that lifestyle. Tune in for inspiration and tips!
Want to learn more about Kasey?
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2022-03-1529 minTravel PossibilitiesWhat are Transferable Skills and Do I Have Any?I very often hear, "I want a remote job BUT my background is in x, y, or z and I can't do that remotely." Trust me, if your goal is remote work, you can 100% find something with the skills you already have.
If you need extra support with this, feel free to request a resume audit for just $27 or I offer 1:1 support and coaching. Visit my website for details.
If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me kn...
2022-03-0810 minTravel PossibilitiesTime Saving Job Application Tips for Remote Work or Any JobMany of us have the belief that more applications we submit, the more interviews we'll get. Honestly, it's a little backwards and I go more into detail in today's episode!
If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you.
Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify.
See you in the next episode!
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2022-03-0311 minTravel PossibilitiesNetworking to Find a Remote JobNetworking. The idea alone is enough to stop an introvert from even trying to find a job. I know because I've been there. BUT, I assure you this is the BEST way to find a job, remote or otherwise. And honestly, it's not that bad. I promise. We talk through some networking tips and tricks in today's episode.
If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you.
Also, I invi...
2022-03-0109 minTravel PossibilitiesWhere to Look for Remote WorkI so often hear that people want a remote job, but they tend to treat this job search like any other, using the usual players like Indeed and LinkedIn. It's a lot easier to get your job search started than you may think!
If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you.
Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify.
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2022-02-2410 minTravel PossibilitiesTypes of Remote Work: Full-time vs. Flexible JobsSometimes our societal conditioning kicks in hard and we believe the only way to work remotely is to find an employer who offers this kind of work and still work full-time, climbing that corporate ladder. That doesn't have to be the case. If you are seeking remote work to support your travel dreams, there are other options out there that will give you more flexibility and time freedom.
In today's episode, we discuss two different categories of remote jobs and who may be best suited for each type.
If you enjoyed today's episode and had...
2022-02-2210 minTravel PossibilitiesThe BIGGEST Mistake You Can Make While Looking for Remote WorkIf you are considering a remote job, you can't miss this episode. I see it time and time again. The biggest mistake that people make when seeking a remote job. I won't spoil it, you'll just have to listen!
If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you.
Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify.
See you in the...
2022-02-1706 minTravel PossibilitiesMy Remote Work StoryIn this episode, I continue my personal story from Season 1 and share all about the remote jobs I've held over the course of my travels. There were reasons they worked at the time and reasons I needed to move on from them. Remote jobs can be tricky in the sense that they seem ideal. Any job that is remote and allows you to travel sounds SO exciting, but that isn't reality. When the grandeur of landing the remote job wears off, you are stuck with a job that could potentially be unfulfilling if you didn't approach your job search...
2022-02-1515 minTravel PossibilitiesIntro to Season 2: Remote Work and is it Right for You?Welcome to Season 2 of the Travel Possibilities Podcast. This season is all about Remote Work, another way that will allow you to bring more travel into your life. This episode is a brief intro to the season. Enjoy!
If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you.
Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify.
See you in the ne...
2022-02-1504 minThe Quit Work PodcastTake a career break to make a change in your work life with Cali O'Connor from Travel ShiftersCali O’Connor quit a job in engineering to travel, then later quit another job in engineering to travel again.After that second career break, she shifted to living in Mexico and working in her own business, Travel Shifters.Our conversation digs deep on what it’s like to be bored at work, how to survive a toxic workplace, how to take a career break, and why it’s so hard to make positive changes in your work life.You can connect with Cali on Instagram @thetravelshifters or through the Travel Shifters web site.
2022-02-0217 minTravel PossibilitiesCareer Break Podcast Season 1 Wrap UpThank you for being here for season 1 and making it great! Be sure to subscribe to the podcast and follow me on Instagram for updates on upcoming seasons.
And if you haven't left a review, please do so on Apple or leave a rating on Spotify!
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2021-12-2212 minTravel PossibilitiesCareer Break Story: Approved Leave of Absence Sparked a Life of More Travel with Kayla MacArthurThis final interview episode of Season 1 is with Kayla MacArthur. Kayla was getting burned out from the stresses of her job and requested a 2 month leave which was granted! She went on an epic US road and ultimately decided travel needed to be a bigger part of her life. She explored several options, but tune in for the full story of what Kayla's life is like now!
Want to learn more about Kayla?
Kayla's Website
Instagram
If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sur...
2021-12-2029 minTravel PossibilitiesCareer Break Story: A Spontaneous Decision to Travel the World with Ricky BhallaMy guest today is Ricky Bhalla. He works in Financial Risk and Compliance. Ricky likes to feel passionate about everything he does, so upon no longer feeling excited in the business he was running, he made the decision to travel without many plans in place. He visited a travel agent, booked a ticket to South America two weeks later, and set out on a 12 month career break journey, ultimately returning home when the excitement of being on the road started to wane.
Learn more about Ricky here:
Instagram
If you enjoyed today's episode an...
2021-12-1751 minTravel PossibilitiesCareer Break Story: Wandering Through Africa on Faith with Lerato MogoatlheMy guest today is Lerato Mogoatlhe. She is a travel writer and author of the pioneering travel memoir, Vagabond: wandering through Africa on faith. In this episode Lerato shares her story about how her 4 day trip to Accra, Ghana turned into a 3 month stint in West Africa and ultimately five years of living and traveling around the continent.
Her stories and perspective are nothing short of incredible and inspiring. She also found herself faced with one of the biggest fears travelers have: no money. Lerato shares her positive outlook, her trust in strangers, and the way you nee...
2021-12-151h 02Travel PossibilitiesCareer Break Bootcamp Story with student RyanRyan was a student in the beta round of my signature course, Career Break Bootcamp. His career break dream is finally coming to fruition at the end of this month and we talk all about it on this episode.
Plus, he shares his insight on the course and the elements of accountability and community he found with the other founding members!
If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with yo...
2021-12-1333 minTravel PossibilitiesCareer Break Story: From Corporate Hustler to Full-time Travel Blogger with Sam OppSam wasn't always a full-time traveler and content creator. In fact, she worked in marketing for Canon and had those familiar feelings of wishing for more. After months and months of convincing her husband, they both left their jobs for several months of travel in Europe and South East Asia. An unfortunate accident that prevented Sam from going back to work at the end of the break was actual a blessing in disguise as she was able to monetize her blog and turn it into a full-time gig!
This episode is packed with actionable travel and blogging t...
2021-12-1032 minTravel PossibilitiesCareer Break Story: Leaving Attorney Life for a Family Roadtrip Around the US with Carmelita TiuCarmelita Tiu (aka Millie or Cat), is passionate about doing good in the world and raising her kids to become good adults. She's a podcaster, creative, lawyer, educator, spouse, and mom to two daughters. After receiving her art degree and law degree, she worked as an attorney at The Oprah Winfrey Show and OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network for several years, then pivoted to the design and advertising world for almost a decade before hitting pause and taking a career break.
Though she's based in Chicago, she's currently looping around the U.S. with her family for...
2021-12-0844 minTravel PossibilitiesCareer Break Story: Letting Go So You Can Have It All with Valery ParhamWelcome to another fabulous interview episode with my guest Valery Parham.
In 2018, Valery made one of her big dreams become a reality when she took a 6-month, solo, round the world trip. By following through with her plan and charting a path for herself even though the way was not always clear, she proved to herself that she can do ANYTHING she can dream and put into action. Now she continues to share her experience to empower and encourage others to dare to claim their dreams and take the necessary actions to live out those dreams.
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2021-12-0635 minTravel PossibilitiesCareer Break Story: Escaping your Comfort Zone to Travel the World with Kristina SymI am so excited to share my interview with my friend Kristina Sym. Her story is very relatable. She worked for the same company with the same routine for over 10 years. She felt the need for more. The difference in her story is that she took action. It felt scary, it felt uncomfortable, but her desire for exploration and adventure outweighed what her current lifestyle could offer. Kristina traveled around the world for a year, honing her photography skills while capturing the beauty and magic of the people, landscapes, and cultures she encountered.
If you are look f...
2021-12-0334 minTravel PossibilitiesCareer Break Story: Early Retirement, Becoming Nomads, and Racing across the Globe with Tony Copeland-ParkerMy guest today brings a unique angle to departing the workforce. Due to some medical news, Tony Copeland-Parker and his wife Catherine made the decision to retire early and make the most of their new found time. Since this decision 7 years ago, they have become nomads, traveled to 82 countries, and run at least half a marathon in 35 countries. Tony's story is super inspiring and motivating.
You can learn more about Tony here:
Tony's website
Tony's Book (affiliate link which means I may earn a small commission upon purchase, at no extra cost to yo...
2021-12-0134 minTravel PossibilitiesCareer Break Story: Overcoming the "Work to Travel" Mentality with Robin FinneyRobin Finney's story is SO relatable! She had a great job and team, but there was something inside of her telling her there is more out there for her. She finally got clarity during a meditation retreat in 2017 and committed to making her travel dreams a reality!
Nine months later she left her job of 11 years, sold her belongings, let go of her apartment, and bought a one-way ticket to Australia. Robin completely trusted in herself and this experience and knew that she needed to follow her heart and everything would work out. And it did! Robin s...
2021-11-2929 minTravel PossibilitiesResume Gap and Career Break Conversations with a Hiring Manager ft. Carl CronstedtToday’s episode is a unique one! I often hear people are nervous about a gap on their resume and they use that as an excuse not to take a break, pursue a passion, or go after their dreams. So. I decided to bring on my former manager, Carl. The man who hired me after my first career break. I hope this episode brings a unique view from a hiring manager’s perspective.
Did you have a takeaway moment from today's episode? Be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know wha...
2021-11-2621 minTravel PossibilitiesCareer Break Story: Off the Beaten Path with Katie AuneToday I am excited to bring you a very special interview with my guest Katie Aune. Katie and I actually talk Career Breaks on a weekly basis over on clubhouse (Thursdays at 5pm Eastern). Katie took a chance to seize an opportunity to experience long term travel in a way that you simply cannot travel with a full-time job. Her itinerary is beyond intriguing (I will keep this mysterious) and ultimately she returned to a very fulfilling career. Another awesome example that you can have the career and the travel. There is nothing wrong with taking a break!
2021-11-2447 minTravel PossibilitiesCareer Break Story: Burnt Out Investment Banker to Travel Company Founder with Jen Tenzer of The SoloistMy guest today is Jen Tenzer of the Soloist. Jen, like so many of us, became burnt out and checked out and resented going to work everyday as an investment banker. She decided to travel to clear her head and give herself space to figure out what her next career venture would be. A reset! That period of soul-searching sparked her to start a passion-driven business called The Soloist!
You can learn more about Jen and The Soloist here:
The Soloist Website
The Soloist Instagram
If you enjoyed today's episode and...
2021-11-2236 minTravel PossibilitiesCareer Break Story: Finding Passion and Healing a Relationship and Finances with Karen YatesWelcome to the first interview episode of the season!
Today my guest is Karen Yates.
Karen left her chemistry career of 20 years after she and her husband realized that they really wanted to spend more time with each other as well as with their two kids. What is a better way to spend time as a family than to decide to travel the world. This journey allowed them to find their passion, share their story, and start their business.
To learn more about Karen and her business, use the following links:
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2021-11-1947 minTravel PossibilitiesWhy Does Taking a Career Break Feel So Scary?We tend to receive what we focus on...
In this episode we discuss the scarcity mindset vs. the abundance mindset. The corporate world tends to be dripping in scarcity so it is no wonder we carry that with us in everything we do. It serves the employer for us to believe that we are competing for raises and promotions as that motivates people to work harder, right?
Scarcity also looks like money worries and believing we aren't good enough or that we would never be able to score another job if we leave the one...
2021-11-1713 minTravel PossibilitiesTips for Re-entering the Workforce after a Career Break (or job searching in general)Ok, ok, so maybe you haven't even taken a career break yet, why are we thinking about going back to work?
You can put yourself in an excellent position to re-enter the workforce by doing a few things before you even leave your current role. And even if you end up moving away from the corporate world after your break, it doesn't hurt to have yourself positioned in the best possible way for any and all opportunities!
These tips can apply to any job search with a couple of career break specific notes (like should...
2021-11-1720 minTravel PossibilitiesBudgeting for a Career Break or Long-term TripIn the last episode, I shared that you don't want to plan everything down to a T when taking a long-term trip or a career break. So then how the heck do you budget?
Today I share an overview of my budgeting technique that takes into consideration required expenses and leaves room for spontaneity.
If you learned something about budgeting for a career break, be sure to tag me @thetravelshifters on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word. Also, if you liked what you heard, please leave a review on Apple p...
2021-11-1714 minTravel PossibilitiesPlanning a Long-term Trip or Career Break to TravelPlanning for a long-term trip or career break is completely different than planning for a vacation. It is entirely too time consuming plan every single day, not to mention, you're not sure how you'll feel by, say, month three, plus it's important to leave room for spontaneity.
In this episode I give tips on how to think about the type of traveler you are and how to determine where to go. These are things that will impact budget. Knowing the type of traveler you are and being honest with yourself about it is key to a successful...
2021-11-1713 minTravel PossibilitiesSaving Money for a Long-Term Trip or Career BreakIn today's episode I lay out an easy-to-follow plan to start saving money for your trip. In fact, this is great advice when saving for ANYTHING or simply to start taking control of your finances.
The first step is to have an awareness of your money situation. If you don't know what is coming in and going out, how are you supposed to make a practical decision around how much to save and what to spend.
I should also note, this episode is NOT about cutting out everything excess and avoiding fun until you leave o...
2021-11-1709 minTravel Possibilities5 Steps You MUST Take Before Planning a Career Break-Part 5This episode is the final part of a 5 part series of things you must consider before you even get into planning a career break.
The best part of this series is that every step is related to your mindset. That means, you can start taking action TODAY! Part 5 is all about choosing a minimum length of time for your career break. It sounds simple, it sounds basic. It IS, but that doesn't make it easy.
If you have completed Part 5 and picked a length, be sure to tag me @thetravelshifters on Instagram and share this epi...
2021-11-1708 minTravel Possibilities5 Steps You MUST Take Before Planning a Career Break-Part 4This episode is part 4 of a 5 part series of things you must consider before you even get into planning a career break.
The best part of this series is that every step is related to your mindset. That means, you can start taking action TODAY! Part 4 is all about setting a date to make your career break a reality. It sounds simple, it sounds basic. It IS, but that doesn't make it easy.
If you have completed Part 4 and picked a "go" date, be sure to take a screenshot of this episode and tag me @th...
2021-11-1713 minTravel Possibilities5 Steps You MUST Take Before Planning a Career Break-Part 3This episode is part 3 of a 5 part series of things you must consider before you even get into planning a career break.
The best part of this series is that every step is related to your mindset. That means, you can start taking action TODAY! Part 3 is all about setting a goal. It sounds simple, it sounds basic. It IS, but that doesn't make it easy.
If you have completed Part 3 and determined your potential goal on the other side of your break, be sure to tag me @thetravelshifters on Instagram and share this episode with...
2021-11-1714 minTravel Possibilities5 Steps You MUST Take Before Planning a Career Break-Part 2This episode is part 2 of a 5 part series of things you must consider before you even get into planning a career break.
The best part of this series is that every step is related to your mindset. That means, you can start taking action TODAY! Part 2 is all about your why. It sounds simple, it sounds basic. It IS, but that doesn't make it easy.
If you have completed Part 2 and determined your why on a deeper level, be sure to tag me @thetravelshifters on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread th...
2021-11-1711 minTravel Possibilities5 Steps You MUST Take Before Planning a Career Break-Part 1This episode is part 1 of a 5 part series of things you must consider before you even get into planning a career break.
The best part of this series is that every step is related to your mindset. That means, you can start taking action TODAY! Part 1 is all about making the decision. It sounds simple, it sounds basic. It IS, but that doesn't make it easy.
If you have completed Part 1 and made a decision(!!), be sure to tag me @thetravelshifters on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word.Also, if...
2021-11-1707 minTravel PossibilitiesWhat is a Career Break and is it Right for Me?In this episode we dig further into:
What a career break actually is
Why is it called a career break
Who a career break may be good for
And how to recognize a change may be in order in your working life
If you're thinking about taking a career break or this episode made you think differently about your job, be sure to tag me @thetravelshifters on Instagram and share this episode with your community to spread the word. Also, if you liked what you heard, please leave a review on Apple podcasts; it would mean a l...
2021-11-1711 minTravel PossibilitiesMy Career Break StoryAs the host of this podcast, I dedicated this episode to sharing my story with an emphasis on the two career breaks I have taken. I touch on:
My background in Chemical and Biomolecular engineering
My job in the oil field
The burnout
My exit
My trip around the world
My re-entry into the workforce and transition to a completely new industry
My minor identity crisis and short-lived return to the world of engineering
Career Break #2
At this point, I have experienced a very non-linear career. I have an unwavering belief that life is meant to be...
2021-11-1723 minTravel PossibilitiesIntro to Travel PossibilitiesWelcome to the Travel Possibilities podcast!
This podcast is all about ways to bring more travel into your lives. You don't have to settle for a job you don't love and maximize your vacation days to the best of your ability. I encourage you to open your mind and come along on this journey to learn about different possibilities and ways to bring more travel into your life. Chances are, some ideas will resonate with you and you'll feel inspired to make it a reality.
On Season 1, we're talking all about Career Breaks!
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Think Courageously with Deb Cummins StellatoWhere in the World is Cali with Cali O'ConnorOn today’s episode of The Think Courageously Podcast, I am joined by The Travel Shifter, Cali O’Connor. Cali is a Career Break and Remote Work Coach who helps professionals break free of burn out by creating intentional career breaks filled with adventure and purpose. Cali shares her journey from the male-dominated world of Oil and Gas Engineer to world explorer and life adventurer. We talk aboutMisconceptions around hard work Redefining success. More than once... Giving yourself permission to fail fastSaying Yes!And staying aligned with your valuesLearn more about Cali at...
2021-11-0539 minTravel PossibilitiesTravel Possibilities TrailerWelcome to the Travel Possibilities Podcast. I am your host, Cali O’Connor. I’ve gone from career burnout to taking multiple career breaks, scoring several remote jobs, and even starting my own business while traveling to over 80 countries. This podcast will provide actionable tips and motivational interviews to open your mind to the endless travel possibilities that are available to you. Each season will focus on a different topic so you can easily find the possibilities that interest you most depending on the current season of your life. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a new epis...
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The Wildly Being PodcastCareer breaks, burnout, travel & adventure with Cali O'ConnorThis week we have Cali O'Connor joining us. Cali is a Career Break coach who helps professionals smash their burn out by creating intentional career breaks filled with adventure and purpose. She is a former chemical and bimolecular engineer who left the hustle and grindof the corporate world for her career break spent traveling around the world. She runs a Facebook group called Travel Shifters and is also very active on Clubhouse. She is here today to discuss all things solo travel, leaving the work place to travel, workplace burnout and much, much more. Enjoy!Y...
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Podcasting Your Global CareerCali Rivlin, Highlight Reel, Israel, London, What A Beautiful Musical Combination!I hope you all had a wonderful and most blessed Christmas experience! Wrapping up our highlight reel this month is Cali Rivlin. A skilled, talented and hardworking singer, I promise you're all going to be fans of Cali once you're done listening to the interview. Cali is a London based Israeli singer and pianist. She began her classical training at the Tel Aviv Music conservatory whilst in Israel at a tender age of only 8 years. She has had a passion and love for music since she was a toddler and always felt an attraction towards the art f...
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Podcasting Your Global CareerIsrael makes an indelible mark on the dHarmic Evolution with Cali Rivlin!Cali's music is crafted piano composition alongside soulful vocals. She describes it as: "If Alanis, Tori Amos & Florence had a baby that made a soundtrack". Classically trained opera singer & self-taught pianist, she's been making music her entire life, touring in the US/UK/Europe, and now settled in the London music scene. Her debut album Flying Through Water is out now and can be streamed/purchased on Bandcamp/SoundCloud. Cali has extensive experience as a singer performing Jazz/Soul/Motown/Rock and has collaborated with some Jazz & Swing greats like Robin Banerjee (Amy...
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