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The Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers131. My interview on The Random & Wonderful PodcastIn this episode, I bring you an interview I did recently on The Random & Wonderful Podcast hosted by travel mindset coach, Grace Simmons. I had a great time during this interview – where we spoke all about my solo travelling adventures in Spain and Thailand, tips to combat anxiety, and how we should all embrace life and not let fear hold us back. Grace kindly gave me permission to use the audio from her show on my podcast, so here it is. Enjoy! Useful links: The Random & Wonderful Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po...2024-06-1132 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers121. Discovering The Magic Of The Everyday With Author Lauren K. NixonIn this episode, I talk to my friend Lauren K. Nixon – author, poet, editor, and one of my best friends since we were 11, when we met on the very first day of high school! An ex-archaeologist enjoying life in the slow-lane, Lauren K. Nixon is an indie author fascinated by everyday magic. She is the author of numerous short stories, Mayflies, The Fox and the Fool, The House of Vines – the first book in the Chambers Magic series – and her most recent novel, The Last Human Getaway. She also curates The Superstars, a vibrant community of writers, poets...2024-04-0238 min
Random and Wonderful: Conversations about Travel Anxiety, Wellness, and Mindset ShiftsFlip the Script with Jessica Grace ColemanWednesday is the International Day of Happiness and during Women's Month, I'm excited to continue this series with another adventurous woman. In today's Random & Wonderful Podcast episode, my guest is Jessica Grace Coleman, the Travel Transformation Coach. I had the pleasure of being a guest on The Travel Transformation Podcast in 2023. Jess shares her traveling adventures in Spain and Thailand with tips to combat anxiety and passionately emphasizes that life has too much to offer to allow fear to hold you back.
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Jessica Grace Coleman – also kn...2024-03-1827 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers115. Spotlight On Stratford-upon-Avon: Shakespeare, Swans & The Magic Of The PastIn the first of my quickie ‘Spotlight’ episodes, I talk about one of my favourite places in England: Shakespeare’s Stratford-Upon-Avon. I tell you all about my past trips (of which there have been many), and I give you recommendations on where to go and what to do, from Shakespeare’s Birthplace to seeing a play at the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, having a drink in the beer garden at the Dirty Duck, visiting Shakespeare’s grave in the beautiful Trinity Church, having a Shakesbeer at The Garrick pub on the High Street, visiting the Old Thatch Tavern, going on the big wh...2024-02-2021 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers114. What To Do When Travelling Goes Wrong! Lost Luggage, Delayed Flights & Naked Burglars!In this solo episode I go over the main things that can go wrong while travelling – and why we shouldn’t use these things as an excuse not to go anywhere! I tell my own stories of things that have gone wrong with my trips and what I did (as well as things that have gone wrong for my friends and travel buddies), and I give you some ideas on how we can prepare for these things, and how we can deal with these issues whenever they arise. So, let’s talk about: Lost luggage 2024-02-1339 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers113. My Movify Your Life DIY Doc of 2024... And How You Can Be InvolvedIn this solo episode I reveal my big project for 2024: my Movify Your Life DIY Documentary! (Name to be confirmed!) Yes, this year I’ll be going on a mission to Movify My Life… and I’m going to be documenting every moment! In this episode I tell you what I’m doing, why I’m doing it, and how you can be involved – and actually featured in the documentary itself (which will be premiering on YouTube in January 2025!). It involves intentional travel, travel transformation principles, stepping outside your comfort zone, and creating Magical Movie...2024-02-0623 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers112. Fun Things To Do To Give You Travel Motivation and Destination ClarificationIn this solo episode I give you a list of fun, creative ways to help motivate you to go on that much-needed or long-awaited trip – and to help you decide where you want to go! Find out how you can use Canva, Bing Image Creator, ChatGPT, Facebook groups, the movie poster exercise, visualisation, vision boards, ‘Stupid Idea Time’ and more to give you the motivation and inspiration you need to book that next trip! Useful links: Bing Image Creator: https://www.bing.com/images/create ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/ Canva...2024-01-3019 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers111. Interview with Toks Coyle, Virtual Assistant and Travel BloggerIn this episode I talk to a friend of mine, Toks Coyle, Virtual Assistant and Travel Blogger – and my one-time coliving housemate! In this interview, we discuss her virtual assistant business – Toks Rocks – and how it allows her to travel to all kinds of amazing places, digital nomad conferences and retreats, how she balances travelling and working remotely with her home base and her husband, and so much more! Connect with our guest: Toks Rocks Virtual Assistant website: http://www.toks.rocks/ Toks Travels website: https://tokstravels.com/ Toks Rocks Inst...2024-01-2337 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers110. My Home Town History – The Darker Side Of StaffordIn this solo episode, I take you on a journey into the past… to the darker side of my home town, Stafford, in the Midlands. Years ago, I wrote a script for a history/ghost tour I was going to conduct around Stafford town centre, including ghosts, ghouls, murderers, hangings, and other historically interesting (and creepy) events that occurred in this fair town. Knowing that many people don’t think to be tourists in their own home towns (or in the places they currently live), I thought listeners might want to hear m...2024-01-1649 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers109. What Is Intentional Travel & How Can It Help You Transform Your Life?In this solo episode I look at the subject of intentional travel: what it is, how you can plan an intentional travel trip, and how you can use the experiences you’ve had and the lessons you’ve learned to help you transform yourself – and your life. Useful links: Intentional Travel Transformation book: https://traveltransformationcoach.com/books ----- Follow Jessica on Instagram @traveltransformationcoach and check out her website at https://www.traveltransformationcoach.com Get your free Travel Transformation Guide at https://traveltransformationcoach.com/transformationguide 2024-01-0918 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers108. What Are You Going To Achieve This Year?In this solo episode I take a look ahead to 2024 and ask you: what do you want to achieve this year? What goal do you want to accomplish? What trip do you want to take and how are you going to make it intentional? What fears or limiting beliefs do you want to conquer? What mark do you want to leave on the world? What are you going to write in Chapter 2024 of your life story?! Useful links: ‘Write Your Life’ and ‘Intentional Travel Transformation’ books: https://traveltransformationcoach.com/books Flip The Scrip...2024-01-0217 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers107. Review Of My Year & My 2024 PlansIn this solo episode I look back and reflect on the past year, just like I did at the end of 2022. I talk about the places I went, the people I met, the courses and events I invested in, the things I learnt, how I progressed and evolved, and everything else I did this year. I also look ahead to 2024, talking about my plans and what I hope to achieve in the next year. Christmas is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and celebrate your wins, as well as looking forward to the future. So, w...2023-12-1950 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers106. How To Have An Intentional Christmas (Wherever You Are In The World)In this solo episode I discuss the ways in which we can be intentional this Christmas – even if you’re not at home, surrounded by friends and family. Suggestions include mindful gift-giving, sharing your Christmas traditions, learning about others’ Christmas traditions, creating festive Magical Movie Moments, and more! ----- Follow Jessica on Instagram @traveltransformationcoach and check out her website at https://www.traveltransformationcoach.com Get your free Travel Transformation Guide at https://traveltransformationcoach.com/transformationguide Join the Flip The Script Travel Transformation Academy at https://traveltransformationcoach.com/academy Chec...2023-12-1217 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers105. Heartfulness Meditation, Neuro-Linguistic Programming & Akashic Records With Intuitive Life Coach, Lynne MarionIn this episode I talk to Intuitive Life Coach, Lynne Marion. Lynne helps people embrace change and transformation so they can align their souls. She is also a Heartfulness Meditation Trainer, which is practised around the globe, and she is highly passionate about travel. We discuss what heartfulness meditation and intuitive life coaching are, how travel can help us find our true essence, comfort zones and how to leave them, Akashic records, Neuro-Linguistic Programming, listening to your soul nudges, and much much more! Connect with our guest: Website: https://lynnemarion.com/ 2023-12-0735 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers104. The 8 Types Of Transformative Travel TripsIn this solo episode of The Travel Transformation Podcast, I dive into the realm of transformative travel. Join me as we explore the eight types of intentional trips that can truly change your life: Facing Fears and Limiting Beliefs: I open up about my personal journey in overcoming fears and limiting beliefs during a transformative trip to Spain. It's all about using travel to conquer what holds you back. Stepping Beyond Comfort Zones for A Confidence Boost: Delve into the importance of pushing boundaries and gaining confidence by stepping outside your...2023-12-0515 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers103. It's Time To Leave Your Comfort Zone...Now!Today’s solo episode delves into the realm of comfort zones and the importance of stepping beyond them – a theme that is central to my recent book, ‘Intentional Travel Transformation’. Comfort zones may seem inviting. Yet, as enticing as it is to stay within this bubble, it can limit our growth and experiences. Leaving the comfort zone is essential for personal growth, learning, and achieving magical movie moments in life. Comfort zones are safe and familiar, providing a sense of security, but true transformation occurs when we embrace the unknown. Travel, a powerful catalyst, inherently nudges us...2023-11-3017 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers102. My Interview On The Design Her Travel Podcast – Mastering Your Legacy – The Alchemy of Travel & Personal GrowthIn today’s episode I bring you an interview I did recently on the amazing Design Her Travel podcast with Kim Anderson. Here’s what you’ll find in this episode: Are you ready for not only inspiration, but for a step-by-step guide on revolutionising your life? If so, tune in, because this episode is for you! In this week's episode, Jessica Coleman shares her inspiring story of the remarkable power of personal transformation. From a once-introverted dreamer with an insatiable desire to explore the world, she blossomed into a spirited digital nomad, traversing the globe w...2023-11-2855 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers101. Are You Getting In Your Own Way? (A Welsh Story)In this solo episode, I talk about a recent trip I went on to Wales. Nestled in Bethesda, North Wales, I set up camp in a charming rental with two of my best friends. We chose it for its lovely view of the mountains and the irresistible allure of its hot tub – a 'treat yourself' must-have (at least, for me) on every adventure! Despite the unpredictable weather, we ventured to Betws-y-Coed, Swallow Falls, Portmeirion, Anglesey, and Beddgelert, and even found solace in the cosy ambience of the Tu Hwnt I'r Bont Tearooms. Now, let...2023-11-2321 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers100. 100th Episode Celebration & ReflectionIn this solo episode, I celebrate reaching 100 episodes of the podcast!!! I don’t often pause to celebrate my achievements, so I wanted to make this podcast episode to actually celebrate and reflect on the past 100 episodes – including what I’ve learnt, how I’ve changed and grown, and what having the podcast means to me. I also look forward to the next 100 episodes, including what I’d like to do on my podcast going forward. As well as this, I guide you through my favourite podcast episodes from the past 13 months. If you...2023-11-2145 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers99. Lights Camera Action – Transform Your Life into a Cinematic AdventureIn this solo episode, I give you all kinds of ideas on how you can make your life more like a movie – and we’re talking amazing, motivational, inspirational, uplifting movies here! Based on an email I recently sent to my Intentional Travel Club mailing list, I give you tips and tricks to help you bring the movie magic into your daily life – not just when you’re travelling. Useful links: Join my Intentional Travel Club mailing list: https://traveltransformationcoach.com/transformationguide How To Create Magical Movie Moments On The Road podcast e...2023-11-1610 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers98. Chat GPT - Your New Travel Buddy?In this solo episode, I show you how you can use Chat GPT – or Uncle Chat GPT, as I call ‘him’ – to help you with your travel planning, holiday itineraries, packing lists, activities, quirky ideas for road trips, and more. Listen to me in real time as I use the free version of Chat GPT to try out all kinds of travel-related prompts. For people who have never used Uncle Chat GPT before, you can get an idea of the kinds of things you can do, how to talk to Chat GPT, and how to make the most of...2023-11-1428 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers97. Solo Travel, Emotional Intelligence & The Power Of Skydiving With Travel Mindset Coach, Grace SimmonsIn this episode I talk to Grace Simmons, Travel Mindset Coach and Founder of the Amethyst Palaver Hut LLC. Grace’s passion is showing others how to build confidence through wellness and travel. She spent nine years as a U.S. Army Officer, she has travelled since she was a child – sometimes sent alone under the care of the flight crew – and she has successfully planned solo trips, both locally and internationally. She is a certified life coach in confidence and mindset life coaching, and she specialises in emotional intelligence. She is also the host of The...2023-11-0936 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers96. Interview With Founder Of Seriously Travel & Sponsored Travel Expert, Marie HernandezIn this episode, I talk to the Founder of Seriously Travel And Sponsored Travel Expert, Marie Hernandez. As a digital entrepreneur, Marie specialises in helping established coaches incorporate her unique marketing skill, enabling them to travel the world, expand their brand, and forge valuable connections with businesses to attract more and higher-quality clients. Through sponsored travel, Marie is revolutionising the content creation cycle by exchanging social media exposure and individual expertise for luxurious accommodations, delectable cuisine, world-class tours, and personalised experiences. In fact, she’s been fortunate enough to travel to an incredible 54 co...2023-11-0743 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers95. Interview With Head Financial Coach And Owner At Money Life Mentor, Brooke TomasettiIn this episode, I talk to Head Financial Coach and Owner at Money Life Mentor, Brooke Tomasetti. Brooke is also the Director of Financial Education at a startup called Carbon Collective. She helps young professionals unlock 20-40% of their income so that they can create a life with increased freedom, flexibility, and (in most cases!) travel. We discuss the eight years Brooke has spent as a location-independent remote worker, her love of house hacking, slow travel, and staying in coliving houses, the FIRE movement – Financial Independence Retire Early – how to balance long-term financial goals with the...2023-11-0240 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers94. Interview With Violetta Znorkowski, Founder And Facilitator At Expand And ImpactIn this episode, I talk to Violetta Znorkowski, Founder and Facilitator At Expand And Impact, a school of emotional mastery and embodied self-leadership dedicated to guiding women towards the impact and inner peace they desire. Violetta is also a speaker, podcast host and avid adventurer. We discuss her business, Expand and Impact, and all the amazing work she’s doing there, the decade she spent travelling and working in Experiential and Outdoor Education, how to be comfortable with discomfort and step outside your comfort zone in a healthy way, how confidence is something that is within us an...2023-10-3148 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers93. Interview With Jack Murray, Elite-level Athlete And Peak Performance & Motivational Mindset Teen Life CoachIn this episode, I talk to elite-level athlete and peak performance & motivational mindset teen life coach, Jack Murray. Jack is a 15-year-old elite-level athlete from Canada playing 1st division soccer in the Portuguese Youth Football system. He is also a motivational mindset and high-performance coach primarily for teen athletes. His aim is to help young people reach their goals, get rid of anxiety, and bounce back from difficult situations by teaching them the tools of positivity, perspective, courage, and comeback strategies, and by using inspiring analogies. In this episode, we discuss Jack’s jo...2023-10-2638 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers92. Interview With Design Her Travel Podcast Creator And Host, Kim AndersonIn this episode I talk to ‘Design Her Travel’ Podcast Creator And Host, Kim Anderson. During our conversation, we discuss Kim’s love for the ocean and all things boats, her own podcast, Design Her Travel – which I had the honour of being a guest on too – the notion of a ‘global citizen’ and what that means, using travel to step outside your comfort zone, and much much more. Connect with our guest: Website: https://bit.ly/designhertravel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seafaringwanderer Design Her Travel Podcast: https://designhertravel...2023-10-2440 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers91. Interview With Lindsey Nellessen, Founder Of Your Money BFFIn this episode I talk to Lindsey Nellessen, Founder Of Your Money BFF. Lindsey is a money coach who, through her coaching, workshops, course, and website – Your Money BFF – helps young professionals become more financially secure and grow their money through investing. We discuss how to get started in investing if you have no clue where to begin, money blocks and money mindset – and how our money stories from childhood can still affect us today – how to prioritise what you want to spend your money on, how to balance saving, investing, and spending money on things like travel...2023-10-1924 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers90. Interview With Disability Writer, Photographer & Paraeducator, Michelle SteinerIn this episode I talk to disability writer, photographer, and paraeducator, Michelle Steiner. Michelle lives with an invisible disability, having been diagnosed as a young child in kindergarten. She has dyscalculia – a math learning disability – limited hand dexterity, and visual perception issues. Her disability has made things such as maths and driving impossible. Michelle has had articles published on The Mighty, Non-Verbal Learning Project, Dyscalculia Blog, The Reluctant Spoonie, Kalopina Collective, Imagine the World as One Magazine, and Word Gathering. Her photographs were featured in Word Gathering and Independent and Work Ready. Michelle work...2023-10-1726 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers89. Interview With Cath Jordan, Founder Of The Travel Around Ireland WebsiteIn this episode I talk to Cath Jordan, founder of the Travel Around Ireland website – a website dedicated to helping travellers plan their perfect vacation to Ireland. Cath is an Irish expat, now living in Portugal with her husband, son, and dog, though she makes sure to return to her homeland at least once a year. We discuss life in Africa, Ireland, the UK and Portugal, raising a child in a different country, and how we should focus on what’s on our doorstep – while these things are still on our doorstep. Connect with o...2023-10-1234 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers88. Interview With Author and Mentor, Elaine Mercedes MendozaIn this episode I talk to Author and Mentor, Elaine Mercedes Mendoza. Elaine helps people unleash the labels that control their lives while bringing awareness to how to heal them so that they can create the life they want and deserve. On top of becoming a Diversity and Inclusion Ambassador, Elaine enjoys travelling the world and getting to know people from many different countries and beliefs. As a traveller, she has written many travel and inspirational articles for brands and magazines. After a successful career as a Freelance Writer and Educator, Elaine now shares her...2023-10-1033 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers87. My Solo Traveller Photo Shoot In London With Domi (@photowalk_in_london)In this episode I talk to professional photographer, Domi of @photowalk_in_london. Domi came on the podcast back in March to tell me all about her amazing solo traveller photo shoots in London (as well as her other packages, such as business photo shoots, dating profile photo shoots, and even divorce celebration shoots!). I then booked to go and do a photo shoot of my own, which I did in September. We discuss how my own photo shoot went, the locations we visited, the props I used, and the pros and cons from my p...2023-10-0547 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers86. Interview With Coach Laura MicklerIn this episode I talk to Laura Mickler, who is a mindset coach, yoga studio owner, and huge travel fan. We discuss Laura’s transition from corporate career to work that was way more aligned for her, her goal to visit all 50 states by the time she’s 40, and her podcast, Deadbeats, Divorces & Dividends: A Woman’s Guide To Life. Connect with our guest: Website: http://www.lauramickler.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/LauraTakesaBreath/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/D3WomensPod ----- Follow Jessica...2023-10-0333 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers85. Interview With Wheelchair-Accessible Travel Blogger, Kristin SecorIn this episode I talk to Kristin Secor, a wheelchair-accessible travel blogger and founder of World on Wheels. Kristin was born with a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy which affects her strength, balance, endurance and breathing. She doesn’t, however, let these challenges hold her back. So far, she has travelled to 20 countries across four continents – including Antarctica – and she has a goal to visit all seven continents by the end of 2026. We discuss tips and tricks for accessible travel, Kristin’s blog and upcoming wheelchair-accessible tours, and how travel has challenged her not to make ass...2023-09-2829 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers84. Interview With Karen McCarthy, Keynote Speaker On Resilience And ChangeIn this episode I talk to Karen McCarthy, who is a Keynote Speaker On Resilience And Change. No stranger to life’s challenges, Karen McCarthy is a former barrister who battled a brain tumour that almost took her life – leaving her legally blind after surgical complications. Karen is now a keynote speaker. In her speech, she motivates and inspires others, as well as setting out an actionable framework for tackling change head-on. We discuss the surgery that changed her life, the rehabilitation she had to go through, how meditation and Stoic philosophy helped her...2023-09-2633 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers83. Interview With Travel Midwife, Carly JowittIn this episode I talk to travel midwife, Carly Jowitt. Originally from Kent in England, Carly has been living in Australia for 20 years after meeting her Australian husband in Thailand. She works as a travelling midwife, going all around Australia on temporary contracts and seeing her adopted country while pursuing her career. In this episode, we discuss how the whole travelling midwife thing works, the cultural differences between UK and Australian lifestyles, her favourite places in Australia, and much much more! Connect with our guest: Website: https://thetravellingmidwife.com/ ...2023-09-2132 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers82. Interview With Author Leigh LincolnIn this episode, I talk to author Leigh Lincoln. Leigh has spent the better part of the last thirty years involved in homeless and poverty advocacy. Her novel – Road Home – was born out of this work. She wanted to make people think about their lives and how they live. But most importantly, about how they treat others and how they want to be treated.Her other novels, Road to Freedom, Finding the Real Road, and The Road West look at how our lives don't always follow the path we choose. But yet, somehow, we must pick up the...2023-09-1927 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers81. Interview With Cristal Cook, Speaker, Author, Therapist & Adventure SeekerIn this episode I talk to speaker, author, therapist, and adventure seeker, Cristal Cook. Cristal’s vision is to do her part to raise the vibration of the planet, one person at a time, to ultimately launch a butterfly effect. The flutter of a butterfly’s wings, she says, is not forceful or commanding, yet that gentle movement can be inspiring, with the power of exponential effects. Her own “gentle flutter” includes speaking engagements, workshops, mental health therapy services, and her Crystalline Vibes™ children’s book series, using playful storytelling through the eyes of beloved animal characters to teach chi...2023-09-1435 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers80. Interview With Mental Health Super Advocate, Ethan NicolasIn this episode I talk to Mental Health Super Advocate, Ethan Nicolas. Ethan is passionate about sharing his story of horror turned to beauty to help spread awareness about trauma, mental health, child abuse, depression, addiction, fitness, wellness, healing, mindset, and much, much more. We talk about Ethan’s own transformational journey from a childhood – and adulthood – of abuse and trauma, to his lowest point when he was contemplating suicide, to how he started healing through therapy, fitness, and being in nature, and then how he turned his pain into his purpose with his business, his motivational speaki...2023-09-1234 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers79. Interview With Darren Jonathon, Founder Of Average Joe Down UnderIn this episode I talk to Darren Jonathon, founder of the Average Joe Down Under blog and host of the Average Joe Down Under podcast. Darren moved from Northern Ireland to Sydney, Australia, over a decade ago, and now he’s helping other expats and travellers who want to move to his new adopted home through his blog, podcast, and online content. We talk about the highs and lows of moving to another country, top tips for moving to – and travelling around – Australia, and his ridiculously cute groodle dog, Kevin. We also got pretty...2023-09-0741 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers78. Two Months In A Writers' House In ThailandIn this solo episode, I tell you all about the two months I spent in a writers’ house (The Content Castle) on the beautiful island of Koh Samui in Thailand, back in 2018. So much happened in those two months, from working to exploring, to having cocktails on the beach to getting bamboo tattoos, to DJing in a saloon bar to hanging out with beach dogs… and not forgetting the naked burglar I found in my room one night at 2am! This was my first ever coliving experience, and it was amazing! ----- F...2023-09-0554 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers77. My Interview On The Butterfly Princess ShowIn this episode, I bring you my interview from the YouTube channel, The Butterfly Princess Show, hosted by Steph. In this interview, we talk about travel coaching, intentional travel, the transformative power of solo travel and staying in colivings, my Flip The Script On Fear challenge, my fiction and non-fiction books, and more! Check out The Butterfly Princess Show at: https://youtube.com/@StephYates-hd6tx ----- Follow Jessica on Instagram @traveltransformationcoach and check out her website at https://www.traveltransformationcoach.com Get your free Travel Transformation Guide at https://t...2023-08-3119 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers76. Life Should Be More Like A Movie – But How?In this solo episode, I discuss why life should be more like a movie – and how we can make it more like a movie. I talk about my Magical Movie Moments, my new Movie Trailer Travel Tips, and I give you a super fun exercise to do: the Movie Poster Of Your Life Exercise. You are the main character in the movie of your life. Or, at least, you should be! Get the full transcript for this episode – including the instructions for the exercise – at https://traveltransformationcoach.com/76 Useful things mentioned in this epi...2023-08-2915 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers75. Don't Let Anyone Ever Tell You You Can't Do Something... Especially If That Person Is You.In this solo episode, I go on a rant after hearing a travel influencer say ‘I wouldn’t recommend colivings for introverts.’ It got me mad! Hear why I think colivings are PERFECT for introverts, especially ones who are looking to push themselves outside their comfort zones, boost their confidence, and achieve awesome things. I also talk about the stories we tell ourselves and how they may or may not be true – and how we shouldn’t ever let anyone tell us we can’t do something… especially if the person telling us is actually ourselves!...2023-08-2422 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers74.Interview With Self-discovery Travel Coach, Author & Owner Of GlobeStory, Dawn Pick BensonIn this episode I talk to self-discovery travel coach, author, and owner Of GlobeStory, Dawn Pick Benson. Dawn is a self-discovery travel coach who helps women experience personal and spiritual awakening through solo travel. She specialises in working with women who are 45+, who feel stuck, and who are at a crossroads in their life, career, or relationship. Through her small group coaching programme, Brave Journey, Dawn helps women re-discover themselves, plan their dream trip, and have a squad of like-minded women cheering them on in the process. Dawn is the founder & owner of GlobeStory and...2023-08-2242 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers73. How To Keep Your Travel Dreams Alive In Between And After Your TripsIn this solo episode, I talk about how we can keep our travel dreams alive even after we get back from our trip - getting rid of the dreaded post-holiday blues and making travel work for us. Useful things mentioned in this episode: My Travel Transformation Academy: https://traveltransformationcoach.com/academy My Intentional Travel Transformation book: https://traveltransformationcoach.com/books ----- Follow Jessica on Instagram @traveltransformationcoach and check out her website at https://www.traveltransformationcoach.com Get your free Travel Transformation Guide at https://traveltransformationcoach.com/freeguide2023-08-1712 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers72. Interview With Iliana Oris Valiente, Managing Director at AccentureIn this episode I talk to Managing Director and Innovation Lead at Accenture, Iliana Oris Valiente. In her role, Iliana directs teams across design, data, and all emerging technology. Her current mission is to cultivate a future encompassing overall technological and societal trends, with a focus on the future of work, life, and human-centred approaches. She encourages leaders to step away from the ‘Work From Home’ and ‘Digital Nomad’ titles, and welcome the reality of Global Citizenship. Iliana has extensive experience advising Fortune 500 companies to leverage emerging technology and embrace cultural shifts, in order to...2023-08-1543 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers71. My Interview On The Phase 4 PodcastThis episode is a replay of an interview I did for The Phase 4 Podcast, which was released recently. The Phase 4 podcast talks to coaches and creatives and explores the intersection of ‘What We Focus on Expands’ and ‘Your Story is your Superpower’, looking at where we came from, where we are, and where we are going. JP messaged me on Instagram and asked me to be a guest on the podcast, and after listening to a few of his episodes, I said, “Yes please, sign me up!” We had a great conversation talking about my books, Write...2023-08-1044 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers70. Colivings - Why Should You Give Them A Go?In this solo episode, I talk about colivings: what they are, the pros and cons of staying in a coliving house, and why you should give them a go. I discuss my own experiences staying in colivings in Spain and Thailand, and I tell you the impact they had on me - and how they can also impact you and your life. Useful things mentioned in this episode: Sun and Co.: https://sun-and-co.com/ My Intentional Travel Transformation book: https://traveltransformationcoach.com/books ----- Follow Jessica on Instagram @traveltransformationcoach...2023-08-0818 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers69. Interview With Gina Cambridge, Wanderlust Retreat Facilitator/Host & Travel CoachIn this episode I talk to Wanderlust retreat facilitator and travel coach, Gina Cambridge. After solo travelling in her forties, Gina noticed how some women wanted to travel but just didn’t know where to start, either because they had no one to travel with or because they lacked the confidence to do so. So, she founded Wanderlust Solo Women Tours, allowing her to share her passions for travel, meeting people, and self-empowerment. Starting with local retreats in New Zealand, she went on to host three retreats in Bali, with a fourth coming up in Oc...2023-08-0339 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers68. Interview With Team Leader, Traveller & Part-time Nomad, Isabella Nogueira PaivaIn this episode I talk to team leader, traveller, and part-time nomad – and my friend and coliving buddy – Isabella Nogueira Paiva. I first met Isa last year in Javea, Spain at the Sun and Co. coliving house, and we also lived together for a month this spring at the Sun and Co. pop-up in the Basque Country. So we got to know each other pretty well, and I’m so happy she was able to come on the podcast! In this episode, we discuss what it’s like to stay in colivings, how to balance work and...2023-08-0142 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers67. My Interview On The Travel Coach Network PodcastThis episode is a replay of an interview I did for the Travel Coach Network Podcast with Sahara Rose De Vore earlier this year. In this interview, I talk to Sahara about where my love for travel came from, how travel can transform us (and how it transformed me over the past year), overcoming my fear of public speaking and using solo travel to boost my confidence, putting yourself out there for your business, intentional travel, and much much more! You can listen to the Travel Coach Network Podcast at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod...2023-07-2739 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers66. Interview With Ali West AKA The Productive NomadIn this episode I talk to Ali West AKA The Productive Nomad. Ali helps and coaches digital nomads to break free from procrastination so they can work and travel with purpose. His mission is to help, inspire, and coach over 1000 digital nomads to break free from procrastination and become productive nomads. We discuss why we procrastinate, top tips for digital nomads to beat the procrastination and maximise productivity, the importance of self-care and balance when we travel, and much much more. We also talk about Ali’s background in the health and fitness industry and the...2023-07-2548 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers65. My Interview On The Footprints Of An Expat PodcastThis episode is a replay of an interview I did for the Footprints Of An Expat Podcast with Evelina Rimkute last year. In this interview (which was my first ever podcast interview!), I talk to Evelina about my childhood as a quiet, shy introvert, how I craved community and connection after the pandemic, how I used solo travel as a tool to overcome my fear of public speaking, my thoughts on ‘Spanish time’, seeing a place through a local’s eyes, and my experience with a naked burglar! You can listen to the Footprints Of An Exp...2023-07-2036 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers64. Switzerland Cat-Sitting Round-UpIn this episode I discuss my recent trip to Switzerland, where I cat-sat a lovely moggy called Mr B for a month near Zurich. During that time, I did a lot of work (and hanging out with Mr B), but I also managed to squeeze in several trips to different parts of Switzerland and France including Bern, Interlaken, Ringgenberg, Thun, Lucerne, Basel, Colmar, and Strasbourg. So, you can hear all about my adventures – as well as finding out the truth of what the digital nomad lifestyle is really like. Useful things mentioned in th...2023-07-1844 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers62. How To Create Magical Movie Moments On The RoadIn this solo episode, I teach you how to create your very own Magical Movie Moments while you’re travelling – those perfect moments in time that seem like a scene from a film. I also tell you all about my own magical movie moments from my past travels, and read an excerpt from my book, Intentional Travel Transformation. Get my Intentional Travel Transformation book here: https://traveltransformationcoach.com/books Join my Travel Transformation Academy here: https://traveltransformationcoach.com/academy ----- Follow Jessica on Instagram @traveltransformationcoach and check out her websit...2023-07-1126 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers61. My Year Abroad At The University Of ColoradoIn this episode, I reminisce about my year abroad at the University of Colorado in Boulder. I attended CU from 2007 to 2008, and it was probably the best year of my life. With my year abroad having come up in several podcast interviews recently, I decided to take you through my entire year, including what I did, who I met, and how it fuelled my love of travel. ----- Follow Jessica on Instagram @traveltransformationcoach and check out her website at https://www.traveltransformationcoach.com Get your free Travel Transformation Guide at https://traveltransformationcoach.com/f...2023-07-0652 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers57. Pop-up Spin-off Round-UpIn this solo episode, I tell you all about our pop-up spin-off, when nine of my fellow housemates and I headed first to Bilbao – for a weekend of pintxos, drinks, museums, and spontaneous bridge parties (#bridgeparty) – before a few of us headed to lovely San Sebastian for a week, eating yet more pintxos, drinking yet more cheap drinks, and wandering around the beautiful old town. We spun off from our pop-up co-living and it was amazing! ----- Follow Jessica on Instagram @traveltransformationcoach and check out her website at https://www.traveltransformationcoach.com Ge...2023-06-2223 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers56. Basque Country Co-living Round-up Part 2In part two of this solo episode, I discuss my recent trip to the Basque Country, where I stayed for a month in a co-living villa with around 20 other digital nomads from all over the world. This was my second year staying at the Sun and Co. pop-up… and it was a lot (in all the best ways)! In part two, I take you through my last two weeks in the villa, including skill shares, masterminds, nights out in Guernica, and way… too… much… gin. Useful things mentioned in this ep: Sun and Co: https...2023-06-2034 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers55. Basque Country Co-living Round-up Part 1In part one of this solo episode, I discuss my recent trip to the Basque Country, where I stayed for a month in a co-living villa with around 20 other digital nomads from all over the world. This was my second year staying at the Sun and Co. pop-up… and it was a lot (in all the best ways)! In part one, I take you through my first two weeks in the villa, from Colin the donkey to family dinners and getting the local police called on us! Useful things mentioned in this ep: Sun...2023-06-1536 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers54. Tips For Solo Female TravellersIn this solo episode, I discuss solo female travel: why you should do it, what safety precautions you should take, the tools I use to keep myself from feeling overwhelmed or daunted, and tips on how to navigate your way around this wonderful world, even if you have to – or want to – do it alone. ----- Follow Jessica on Instagram @traveltransformationcoach and check out her website at https://www.traveltransformationcoach.com Get your free Travel Transformation Guide at https://traveltransformationcoach.com/freeguide Join the Flip The Script Travel Transformation Academy at https...2023-06-1318 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers53. The Ballad Of Colin The DonkeyIn this solo episode I discuss a subject very close to my heart: Colin the donkey. Colin is a donkey that lives across the road from our pop-up co-living villa in the Basque Country, Spain, and he has stolen all of our hearts. Join me on this real-time mission as I – along with my new friend Germaine – try to find out more about Colin and try to improve his life. Hopefully, this is just the start of the story… Please support Basondo Wildlife Refuge at http://www.basondo.com/es/index.html – thank you!...2023-06-0841 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers52. How To Be A Digital Nomad When You're An IntrovertIn this solo episode, I discuss how to be a digital nomad – even when you’re introverted and/or when you suffer from anxiety (whether that be social or general). I give tips on how to protect your energy, what accommodation and type of travel will be best for you, how to balance work and play, embracing JOMO, and how to reduce your anxiety when travelling in general. ----- Follow Jessica on Instagram @traveltransformationcoach and check out her website at https://www.traveltransformationcoach.com Get your free Travel Transformation Guide at https...2023-06-0619 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers51. Wine & Travel Chat With Wineisseur, Deanna LoweIn this episode I have a casual chat with my friend, fellow traveller, and current housemate, founder of Wineisseur, Deanna Lowe. Getting comfy in the chapel of our Basque Country co-living villa, and popping open a bottle of Dolce & Gabbana Sicilian rose (fancy!), we talk all things wine, travel, co-living, and more! So why not pop open a bottle yourself and join us? Connect with our guest: Website: https://www.wineisseur.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wineisseur/ The Wineisseur Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6Gx6ZkO1e1...2023-06-0155 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers50. Why Solo Travelling Doesn't Have To Be LonelyIn this solo episode I discuss solo travel, and how it doesn’t have to mean that you’re alone – or that you’re lonely. Based on my own experiences of solo travel, staying in co-livings, and living the digital nomad lifestyle, I give you all the reasons why solo travel doesn’t have to be lonely – and even how it can be the best thing you’ll ever do in terms of turning loneliness on its head. Useful things mentioned in this episode: Her House: https://www.herhouse.co/ The Solo Female Tr...2023-05-3015 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers48. The Downsides Of Co-livingIn this solo episode, I talk about the downsides of co-living, as I believe it’s important to be realistic about the pros and cons of this kind of accommodation and this kind of lifestyle. And, spoiler alert: all of these ‘downsides’ are basically first-world problems, and the benefits of staying in such a place always, always outweigh any potential downsides. So, I look at burnout (work and social), too much peopling, practicalities and logistics, and the whole daunting, overwhelming nature of it all. But this episode isn’t meant to put you off co-livings – it’s all about ge...2023-05-2316 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers47. Interview with Life & Travel Coach, Clare PritchardIn this episode I talk to Clare Pritchard, a life and travel coach who helps the 40+ generation reignite their 20-year-old selves’ travel dreams and begin their travel journey through building self-confidence, self-worth, and a positive money mindset. We talk about money mindset and money blocks – and how they can stop you from pursuing your life and travel goals – how we can learn so much from our travels and the people we meet while travelling, how to reframe travel as being an investment in yourself rather than a simple cost, and much, much more! Connect with our gu...2023-05-1829 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers46. How To Use ChatGPT In Your BusinessIn this solo episode, I talk about ChatGPT and how you can use it in your business (whether you’re a freelancer, employee, digital nomad, or anything else) and in life. This came out of a round table talk we had in the Sun and Co coliving house, where we all shared how we use ChatGPT on a regular basis for things like content writing, content repurposing, journalling, coming up with ideas, copywriting, preparing for interviews, planning travel, and more. Try ChatGPT for yourself: https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt Google Bard: https://bard.go...2023-05-1617 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers45. Welcome To The Basque CountryIn this solo episode, I give a quick life update on where I am and what I’m doing now – staying in a pop-up coliving villa in the Basque Country, Spain. I talk about the social and professional events we’ve been having at the house, what I’ve been doing during my first week in Spain, and our beloved neighbourhood donkey, Colin. Get a taste of what it’s like to stay in a coliving house with people from all over the world – and be sure to subscribe to the podcast to hear the upcoming round-up episode that...2023-05-1117 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers39. Interview With Self Worth and Success Mindset Coach, Rosie MilsomIn this episode I talk to Rosie Milsom, a Self Worth and Success mindset coach. Rosie helps women to heal their relationship with themselves, know their worth, and feel good enough in love and work so they can create a life they truly enjoy. In this episode, we talk about how to recognise our issues around our own self worth, how coaching can help us dig deeper and discover the real reasons behind why we might feel unworthy, and how we can use these mindset tools and techniques to help us pursue our big travel dreams. 2023-04-2042 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers35. My Takeaways From The Expert Empires Event In LondonIn this solo episode, I talk about my takeaways from the recent Expert Empires event held in the Wembley Hilton hotel in London. I went there to see one of my online mentors, Denise Duffield-Thomas, but I came away with so much more – more ideas, more learnings, and more connections. It even reminded me of travelling and staying in co-living houses! Things/places mentioned in this episode: Expert Empires: https://www.expertempires.com/ Denise Duffield-Thomas: https://www.denisedt.com/ Hilton Wembley: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/lonlwhi-hilton-london-wembley/?SEO_id=GMB-EMEA-HI-LONLWHI...2023-04-0629 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers34. Interview With Cody Grannan, Founder Of Give The Goodness GlobalIn this episode I talk to Cody Grannan, founder of Give The Goodness Global – an incredible global outreach project. Cody is passionate about helping those in need all over the world, whether it’s raising money for a specific family he’s met while travelling in South East Asia, giving food and supplies to people who would otherwise go without, or simply donating his time to help, wherever help is needed. We discuss Cody’s story and why he started this project, the importance of giving back and being kind, how to be mindful of different countries and cult...2023-04-0453 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers30. How To Design Your Epic Travel Alter EgoIn this episode, I take you through my super fun Alter Ego Exercise from my Travel Transformation Academy – this is the person you need to become in order to get the scary stuff done, such as booking that flight or making a reservation for a coliving house. I’ll teach you how to come up with your alter ego’s name, their personality, your transformational song and your transformational item, so that when you need to… you can step into their shoes and slay the day! Things/places mentioned in this episode: The Travel T...2023-03-2115 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers29. Interview With Solo Traveller Photographer, Domi (@photowalk_in_london)In this episode I talk to Domi, an amazing photographer based in London who specialises in photographing solo travellers (and welcoming them to the city as their new Insta friend). We discuss why solo travellers should hire a photographer on their trip, the best spots to take photos in London, her many photography packages including the flying dress, dating app photos, and break-up celebration pics, and how you can prepare for your very own fabulous photo shoot! Connect with our guest: Website: https://scalensstudio.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/photowalk...2023-03-1638 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers27. Part Four Of The Flip The Script On Fear ChallengeThis episode is part four of four in a new mini-series where we look at my Flip The Script On Fear Challenge – a challenge I created for myself and took part in during December 2021. It was the catalyst for me completely changing my life; maybe it can be the same for you. This audio is taken from some training videos I recorded for my Travel Transformation Academy, and I’ll be breaking down the challenge into four parts for this podcast. In this episode, we look at Module Four, My Personal Challenge, plus the Conclusion. Thin...2023-03-0709 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers26. Part Three Of The Flip The Script On Fear ChallengeThis episode is part three of four in a new mini-series where we look at my Flip The Script On Fear Challenge – a challenge I created for myself and took part in during December 2021. It was the catalyst for me completely changing my life; maybe it can be the same for you. This audio is taken from some training videos I recorded for my Travel Transformation Academy, and I’ll be breaking down the challenge into four parts for this podcast. In this episode, we look at Module Three, Recording Your Challenge. Things/places mentioned in t...2023-02-2807 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers25. Part Two Of The Flip The Script On Fear ChallengeThis episode is part two of four in a new mini-series where we look at my Flip The Script On Fear Challenge – a challenge I created for myself and took part in during December 2021. It was the catalyst for me completely changing my life; maybe it can be the same for you. This audio is taken from some training videos I recorded for my Travel Transformation Academy, and I’ll be breaking down the challenge into four parts for this podcast. In this episode, we look at Module Two, Your Fear List. Things/places mentioned in t...2023-02-2107 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers24. Part One Of The Flip The Script On Fear ChallengeThis episode is part one of four in a new mini-series where we look at my Flip The Script On Fear Challenge – a challenge I created for myself and took part in during December 2021. It was the catalyst for me completely changing my life; maybe it can be the same for you. This audio is taken from some training videos I recorded for my Travel Transformation Academy, and I’ll be breaking down the challenge into four parts for this podcast. In this episode, we look at the Introduction and Module One, Mindset. Things/places ment...2023-02-1412 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers23. Interview With Digital Nomad & Travel Blogger, Sunny Heesun LimIn this episode I talk to my good friend and current housemate, Sunny Heesun Lim, from our digital nomad house in Kalk Bay, South Africa. Sunny works remotely for a law firm as well as running her own online book club for people who want to improve their English reading and speaking skills. In her own time she also updates her travel blog, Reading Under The Moonlight. We discuss the digital nomad lifestyle, coliving pros and cons, getting to know a new place on a deeper level, the importance of knowing your boundaries and knowing yourself, avoiding...2023-02-0752 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers22. Greetings From South Africa!Welcome to this quickie recorded from my Airbnb in Kalk Bay, South Africa! In this episode I give you the lowdown on what I’m up to, how load shedding is affecting my digital nomad work, and what you can expect from the podcast over the next few weeks (mainly a lot of fun and some dodgy sound!). ----- Follow Jessica on Instagram @traveltransformationcoach and check out her website at www.traveltransformationcoach.com Get your free Travel Transformation Guide at www.traveltransformationcoach.com/freeguide Join the Flip The Script Travel Transformation Ac...2023-01-3111 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers20. Interview With Solo Female Travel Blogger, Meredith San DiegoIn this episode I talk to Meredith San Diego, a California native, solo travelling, Black-American female over the age of 40 – also known online as Bag Lady Meredith San Diego. Having travelled full-time in her 30s as a solo female backpacker, her adventure travel blog originally served as a travel journal before she rebranded it into a platform to educate and empower women of all ages, ethnicities, and walks of life to get out and explore more – even if that means going solo! I met Meredith in 2018 in Thailand, when we both stayed at a writers’ house on the be...2023-01-1743 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers19. Interview With Claire Burt, Founder Of Your Travel AnalystIn this episode I talk to Claire Burt, a certified meaningful travel coach, project specialist, and founder of Your Travel Analyst, helping tourism businesses and educators bridge the gap between the logistics of travel and the human experience. Claire helps travel companies elevate their products and services such as books, courses, presentations and training programs in a meaningful way. Drawing upon her formal education in Tourism and Travel Services Management as well as modern education in concepts like transformational travel, Claire conducts tailored research and writing to help bring her clients’ project visions to life. She has wo...2023-01-1036 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers18. Interview With Footprints Of An Expat Host, Evelina RimkuteIn this episode I talk to Evelina Rimkute, host of the Footprints Of An Expat podcast and author of the book Questions And Thoughts For Every Day. As a Lithuanian living in Switzerland, she has been experiencing the expat life for eight years, and has interviewed many expats on her podcast. She is passionate about encouraging women to support each other in their career paths and various life situations, and she wants to spread the message that life is a most beautiful one-time journey, whatever road you are taking. In this episode we talk about life as...2023-01-0342 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers17. Interview With Sahara Rose De Vore, Founder Of The Travel Coach NetworkIn this episode I talk to Sahara Rose De Vore, a Wellness Travel Coach and the Founder of The Travel Coach Network, a global community of travel coaches. Sahara went from broke college student to travelling to 84 countries solo, to becoming the CEO of her travel businesses. She believes that there is more to a travel career than just blogging and booking trips, which led to her creating the world’s first and only ICF-accredited certification program for travel coaches. Sahara is a published author, global speaker, and TEDx speaker, and has been in over 100 media outlets for her tr...2022-12-2748 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers16. BONUS EP – Review Of My Year & My 2023 PlansIn this episode I look back over the past 12 months, reflecting on everything I’ve done, everything I’ve achieved, all the amazing places I’ve visited and the incredible people I’ve met, and all the ways I’ve transformed myself and my life. I also look ahead to 2023, to my plans, my goals, and my dreams for the next year. Things/places mentioned in this episode: Intentional Travel Transformation book: https://traveltransformationcoach.com/books Flip The Script On Fear Challenge course: https://traveltransformationcoach.com/store Sun and Co. coliving: https://su...2022-12-2250 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers15. Interview With Erica Forrest, Founder Of Trip ScholarsIn this episode I talk to Erica Forrest, founder of Trip Scholars. Erica is a travel education specialist who helps curious people create more meaningful wanderings. As the founder of her travel education company, Trip Scholars, she blends over thirty years’ experience in education with the discoveries made through her own journeys. She inspires others to make the most of their time before departure, allowing them to better understand their destinations and, ultimately, themselves. In the interview, we talk about why the anticipation of a trip is almost as good as going on the trip itself, how to...2022-12-2050 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers14. BONUS EP – What You Can Learn From My Intentional Travel Transformation Book!In this episode, I take you through what you can expect from my new book, Intentional Travel Transformation: Boost Your Confidence, Conquer Your Fears & Finally Become The Person You’ve Always Wanted To Be. I tell you about the concept for the book and what you’ll learn in terms of your own intentional travel transformation, as well as reading out an excerpt from chapter 10 of the book: Pondering Life & Death In Paris. You can purchase the book now at these links: Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Intentional-Travel-Transformation-Confidence-Conquer/dp/B0BPCL47QJ Am...2022-12-1432 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers13. Have You Backed Up Your Life?In this episode, I look at the importance of engineering the legacy we want to leave behind by backing up our life – just like we’d back up a computer or a phone. African proverb: “When an old man dies, a library burns to the ground.” Things mentioned in this episode: Write Your Life: The Ultimate Life Hack For Achieving Your Dreams: https://traveltransformationcoach.com/books Travel Transformation Academy: https://traveltransformationcoach.com/academy ----- Follow Jessica on Instagram @traveltransformationcoach and check out her website at www.traveltransformationcoach.com...2022-12-1315 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers12. How To Transform Through Travel When You Can't TravelIn this episode I look at how we can still boost our confidence, fast-track our personal development, and transform ourselves through travel principles – even when we can’t travel. Perfect for pandemics! Things mentioned in this episode: Flip The Script Party Packs: https://traveltransformationcoach.com/party Travel Transformation Academy: https://traveltransformationcoach.com/academy Google Earth: https://earth.google.com/web/ Conqueror Challenges: https://www.theconqueror.events/ ----- Follow Jessica on Instagram @traveltransformationcoach and check out her website at www.traveltransformationcoach.com Get your free...2022-12-0617 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers11. Interview With School In A Backpack Founder Joahna TupasIn this episode I interview Joahna Tupas, founder of School In A Backpack and co-author of the new book, World Schoolers: Innovative Parents Turning Countries into Classrooms. We talk all things world schooling, her upcoming 2023 School by the Shore event in the Philippines, and the magical movie moment she had on a bench in beautiful Hawaii. Things/places mentioned in this episode: Nomad Publishing (World Schoolers book): www.facebook.com/nomadpublishinghouse School by the Shore event: www.schoolinabackpack.com Teacher Travel Summit: brittanyverlenich.lpages.co/teacher-travel-summit-2022 Connect with our...2022-11-2946 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers10. BONUS EP – Takeaways From The World Travel Market Event In LondonIn this bonus episode I discuss my recent visit to the World Travel Market event, which took place in London this November. I describe the event, talk about what I got out of it, and consider the pros and cons of using Airbnb to stay in a random room in a random person’s house – beware the foist and crambles! Things/places mentioned in this episode: World Travel Market – https://www.wtm.com/ London’s ExCeL Centre – https://www.excel.london/ Levison Wood – https://www.levisonwood.com/ ----- Follow Jes...2022-11-2426 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers9. My Incredibly Irish Father Ted Road TripIn this episode, I take you through the itinerary for a lovely Irish road trip I took with my friends Ruth and Laura. Our main aim? To visit the Craggy Island Parochial House from Father Ted! (Plus some other Ted-related locations.) I also talk about my past trips to Dublin and Waterford, and my general love for the Emerald Isle. *Correction* In this episode I state that the town of Waterford in Ireland doesn’t have a mayor. Waterford does actually have a mayor; it just wasn’t the guy we were talking to. Things/plac...2022-11-2228 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers8. Interview With Marketer And Wine Blogger Deanna LoweIn this episode I talk to my special guest and travel buddy friend, Deanna Lowe. Deanna Lowe is a Canadian wine blogger, professional marketer, and world traveller. She started her blog, Wineisseur, during the pandemic with the goal to educate people about wine to help them make better purchasing decisions. Since then, she has worked as a Sommelier in the Okanagan, one of Canada’s top wine regions, completed her WSET2 and travelled to wine regions around the world, including Champagne and Porto. As her knowledge of the wine world expands, so has the depth of knowledge she shares wi...2022-11-151h 14The Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers7. How ‘Trash TV’ Changed My LifeIn this episode I ponder how certain series of ‘trash TV’ shows (reality TV) have actually changed the trajectory of my life – not even kidding. TV shows mentioned in this episode: Twentysomethings: Austin Snowflake Mountain Selling Sunset The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals The Real Housewives Keeping Up With The Kardashians *This podcast episode was NOT sponsored by Netflix* ----- Follow Jessica on Instagram @traveltransformationcoach and check out her website at www.traveltransformationcoach.com Get your free Tra...2022-11-0810 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers6. Travel Q&AIn this episode I do a Q&A session with my brother Dave about all things travel-related, from what I actually do in my business to my favourite travel-related apps, books, and podcasts, plus tips and tricks for solo and intentional travel. Useful things mentioned in this episode: Apps Google Maps Google Street View Google Translate Google Lens Uber Free Now (in Europe) Airbnb app Booking.com app Schengen app Splitwise Revolut 2022-11-0149 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers4. How Unplugging & Getting Back To Nature Can Help You Achieve Your GoalsIn this episode I talk about my recent trip to Wales, where I totally unplugged for a few days, giving myself a much-needed brain break. As a result, I had an epiphany about my business and what I wanted to do in life… Things/places mentioned in this episode: Shepherd’s Rest Airbnb in Powys, Wales – https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/571448912065379077?source_impression_id=p3_1665871543_bj4IebneHB8h1vpo) Night Sky app – https://www.nps.gov/deva/index.htm Almost Famous – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0181875/ The Chicks – Wid...2022-10-1814 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers3. Childhood Travel Memories With My Brother DaveIn this episode I am joined by my brother Dave, the first-ever guest on The Travel Transformation Podcast! We reminisce about our past family holidays and ponder how these trips helped shape us – and our love of travel. Things/places mentioned in this episode: TUI holidays – https://www.tui.co.uk/ Legoland, Denmark – https://www.legoland.dk/en/ The Grand Canyon, Arizona – https://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah – https://www.nps.gov/brca/index.htm The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park, Colorado – https://www.s...2022-10-1846 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers2. 10 Ways Solo Travel Has Changed My LifeIn this episode I expand on a blog post I wrote after my month-long stay in a co-living house in the Basque Country, Spain: 10 Ways Solo Travel Has Changed My Life. Things mentioned in this episode: Check out the original blog post at https://traveltransformationcoach.com/blog/10-ways-solo-travel-has-changed-my-life ----- Follow Jessica on Instagram @traveltransformationcoach and check out her website at www.traveltransformationcoach.com Get your free Travel Transformation Guide at www.traveltransformationcoach.com/freeguide Join the Flip The Script Travel Transformation Academy at www.traveltransformationcoach.com/academy2022-10-1812 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekers1. Intro To Jess And Her Intentional Travel Transformation In the very first episode of The Travel Transformation Podcast, I give you a basic intro to me, what I do, why I do it, and why travel – and the transformation it provides – is so important to me. Things/places mentioned in this episode: Flip The Script Travel Transformation Services – www.traveltransformationcoach.com Jucy Car Rentals, New Zealand – https://www.jucy.com/nz/en/ Coleman Editing – https://www.colemanediting.co.uk/ Write Your Life book – www.traveltransformationcoach.com/books Flip The Script Academy – www.traveltransformationcoach.com/academy Sun and Co...2022-10-1835 minThe Travel Transformation Podcast: Self-development & personal growth tips for travel lovers & adventure seekersTrailer For The Travel Transformation PodcastWelcome to the Travel Transformation Podcast with Jessica Grace Coleman – the podcast that explores the life-changing potential of solo travel, intentional travel, and location-independent working. Whether you are an aspiring digital nomad, want to completely transform yourself and your life, or simply want to boost your confidence through epic travel experiences, I’m here to motivate and inspire you to go after all your wildest dreams. ----- Follow Jessica on Instagram @traveltransformationcoach and check out her website at www.traveltransformationcoach.com Get your free Travel Transformation Guide at www.traveltransformationcoach.com/freeguide Jo...2022-10-1700 min