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Freedom Before FI | Life Design, Purpose, Sabbaticals, Coast FI & Financial Independence (FIRE)67. The Books That Changed Their Lives Pt.2 (Money and Self Development Books)In my first year of running this show I’ve interviewed some amazingly talented individuals and I wanted to package some of their pearls of wisdom in a few short episodes. Today, you will hear the transformational books that have helped them in their journeys. These books are mainly self development and personal finance/financial freedom related. There are also some podcast and YouTube channel recommendations as well.On this second part you will hear from the following guests:Episode 33: Sabbatical Coach Lyndall Farley (Beyond a Break Community) Link to Episode Episode 35: Career Coa...2025-06-2810 minFreedom Before FI | Life Design, Purpose, Sabbaticals, Coast FI & Financial Independence (FIRE)65. The Simple Daily Habits of 8 Highly Effective Podcast Guests (Part 2)In my first year of running this show I’ve interviewed some amazingly talented individuals and I wanted to package some of their pearls of wisdom in a few short episodes. Today you will hear snippets of those golden nuggets and continuing with that theme you will hear the positive daily habits that have helped them in their journeys. On this second part you’ll hear from the following guests:Episode 35: Career Coach Lisa Hoashi Link to EpisodeEpisode 40: Career Break Expert Katrina Mcghee Link to EpisodeEpisode 42: Shang Saavedra, from...2025-06-1505 minFreedom Before FI | Life Design, Purpose, Sabbaticals, Coast FI & Financial Independence (FIRE)63. 9 Expert Guests: Share Their Most Important Lesson in Life (Part 2)In my first year of running this show I’ve interviewed some amazingly talented individuals and I wanted to package some of their pearls of wisdom in a few short episodes. Today you will hear snippets of those golden nuggets starting with their most import life lesson so far in their journeys. On this second part you will hear from the following guests (guest 6-9):Episode 35: Career Coach Lisa Hoashi Link to EpisodeEpisode 40: Career Break Expert Katrina Mcghee Link to EpisodeEpisode 42: Shang Saavedra, from Save My Cents Link to EpisodeEpisode 53: Matt from the Financial Imagineer Link to Episode...2025-05-2905 minFreedom Before FI | Life Design, Purpose, Sabbaticals, Coast FI & Financial Independence (FIRE)35. How to Find a More Meaningful Career, with Career Coach Lisa HoashiOn Career Changes: We got to chat with career coach Lisa Hoashi, an ICF certified coach and for the last 10 years she’s been helping professionals and businesses improve their work life, by using their big picture goals.
She specialises in helping people at crossroad moments and transition periods helping them gain clarity to take new steps forward to a more meaningful and authentic path.
The things you’ll learn:
Lisa’s background and her own crossroads moment
Why she calls herself a ‘Big Picture Career Coach’
The main reasons...2024-11-121h 09
Leap Like MeShifting to a More Creative Path with Annie WongMany of my clients are interested in taking a new creative direction with their lives. They want to tap into their inner creative and understand how to prioritize their creative and passion projects with making money for the life they want. In today’s episode, I’m chatting with one of those clients, Annie Wong a.k.a. Headexplodie, a mixed media artist and storyteller who works in the mediums of sculptures, illustration, and stop motion animations. She’s sharing her path to becoming an artist, why she chose to start her own business, how she channels her inn...2023-03-2257 minLeap Like MeHow to Know if It’s Time for a Radical Reset in Your LifeEven when you know that something in your life—like a job or a relationship or where you live—feels off, it can still feel like a big decision to make a change. And it is. But putting it off only keeps you further from alignment and leads to a level of burnout it can be difficult to bounce back from. What you need to get back on track is a radical reset: a big change that can jumpstart your progress forward. In today’s episode, I’m talking about the telltale signs that it is time for you...2023-03-0813 minLeap Like MeRe-Energizing Your Creative SelfIt’s easy to let your creative pursuits fall by the wayside when you are focused on your career and making money. However, not prioritizing your creativity can leave you feeling stuck and unfulfilled. In today’s episode, I’m talking about why it’s important to re-energize your creative self, including how to know when it’s time to make creativity a priority and the challenges that might block you from making the time. I’m also sharing some ideas to keep you from getting stuck, and the benefits that come from taking time for creativity. In th...2023-02-2216 minLeap Like MeHow to Network with Purpose with Klementina (Tina) SulaIf you’re ready to take a leap or at a crossroads moment, do you know where to begin with your networking? Or do you feel overwhelmed with how to create, cultivate, and sustain meaningful relationships? Life is a relationship business. The connections that we build lead to the opportunities that come our way. In today’s episode, I’m talking with Tina Sula, a philanthropic advisor and fundraiser, professor, and expert in networking. She’s sharing the importance of knowing what you want, how to make authentic connections, and being clear about your value alignment. In this...2023-02-0842 minLeap Like MeNavigating Crossroads MomentsHave you ever had that moment in your life or career where you feel like you’re not quite on the right path? In these moments, you have the choice of continuing on or making a change. This is your crossroads moment, and I’m here to walk you through your options for how to proceed. In today’s episode, I’m discussing how to know when you’re at a crossroads moment, what emotions that can bring up and how to sort through them, the opportunities that a crossroads moment offers you, and all the ways you can na...2023-01-2519 minLeap Like MeTaking Brave Leaps at Any Age with Lisa AlfanoWhat are you waiting for? That’s the question Lisa Alfano found herself asking at 50 years old when she decided to take the leap and start training for triathlons. Since then, her entire life has changed, and she’s preparing to take an even bigger leap! In today’s episode, Lisa Alfano details her journey from triathlons to business ownership, explains how coaching gave her the accountability she needed to make big shifts, and how she’s preparing for this next chapter in her life (including support from a coach and a community.) In this episode...2023-01-1143 minLeap Like MeWhy We Avoid Uncomfortable Conversations, And How to Have them Anyway (Part 2)This episode is part two on bravely having tough conversations. Click here to listen to part one. If you listened to my last episode, you know that tough conversations like breaking the news about an upcoming job change to your employers and family are necessary for growth, and choosing to have them can be an act of bravery. And perhaps now you’re ready to have these talks about moving on, going forward, and making changes in your professional and personal life… But you’re not exactly sure how to begin the actual conversation. So, today...2022-12-2825 minLeap Like MeWhy We Avoid Uncomfortable Conversations, And How to Have Them AnywayHave you ever been in a situation where you know you need to have a tough conversation, but you’re a little afraid of the response you might get? Whether you’re quitting your job, moving across the world, or making a dream a reality, you have to tell the people in your personal and professional life, even if you might feel uncomfortable going into the conversation. Effective communication is key when you’re about to take a leap. In today’s episode, I’m sharing how to stay the course on your leap, tools I use with my cl...2022-12-1419 minLeap Like MeHow to Build Good Health and Wellness Habits with Ana AlexandreLong, tiring days of juggling work responsibilities and kids fighting bedtime led to me feeling completely drained of energy and wanting to snack at night before bed. We all have competing demands that take up our time. How do we make time for ourselves and prioritize our health? And what if we keep struggling to meet our health and fitness goals over long periods of time? Earlier this year, I decided that I was ready to make some changes—and that I needed some help to accomplish my goals. In today’s episode, I’m chattin...2022-11-3050 minLeap Like MeHow to Keep Going After Your Goals—Even with SetbacksSetbacks happen to all of us, every day. Whether it’s something specific and personal to you, such as a death in the family or not getting the loan you needed to start your business, or something that affects more people, such as a local election or a global pandemic, it seems we are constantly battling to continue forward on our goals. Life is full of unpredictability. You might be wondering, how do I keep going amidst constant turmoil? In today’s episode, I’m sharing how to focus on what you can control while keepin...2022-11-1627 minLeap Like MeFinding Your Authentic Voice with Elissa WeinzimmerFinding your authentic voice and using it regularly can be difficult. When today’s guest, Elissa, literally lost her voice, she decided to dedicate her life to helping other people not only protect their voices but learn how to use them in conjunction with a regulated nervous system. In today’s episode, my guest Elissa Weinzimmer shares about how a vocal hemorrhage led her to take a leap into a career as a vocal and presence coach, and how she is now experiencing a second leap rediscovering her singing voice and making music. If you’re tak...2022-11-0250 minLeap Like MeHow to Become an Expert at Managing Your EnergyEnergy is important to everything we do … from work to relationships to taking care of kids or pets. Your biggest business asset is your energy. Your biggest life asset is your energy. In today’s episode, I’m talking about why you should know where your energy is going, how to determine if you're putting your energy towards things that energize you or drain you, and tips for managing your energy levels. What is your vision for a fulfilling life? Are you putting your energy towards the things that matter to you? This episode will help y...2022-10-1918 minLeap Like MeSeason 3 of Leap Like Me!Considering a career change or pivot? The right career move can improve your life in dramatic, transformative ways. Yet, it can feel too daunting: overwhelming, lonely, and risky. How do you know when it’s time to make a career leap, and how do you get through all the obstacles? Welcome to Leap Like Me, where we offer real stories, inspiration and practical advice on how to make changes that take you ever closer to your ideal work, and life. Host Lisa Hoashi, a life and career coach, guides this journey, which doesn’t gloss over the hard parts, instead dives in...2022-10-0501 minLeap Like MeComplete my listener survey for some great prizes!This season has come to a close. What an amazing journey, friends. In this season we talked to 8 different guests and put out 14 episodes on what it takes to make a career leap. Recently, I met with my podcast production manager Caroline of Wild Home Podcasting to talk about this season and debrief. How did we do? Did we reach our goals? Did we have unexpected pitfalls or wins? It got me thinking… Before I dive in and start creating content for season 3, I’d love to hear from you. Did you love a certain aspe...2022-07-0404 minLeap Like MeHow Her Healing Journey Led to Her Career Leap with Camille AliIf you’ve ever been in a toxic work environment, you know how it wreaks havoc on your mental and physical health. It can be difficult to find a way out, and it’s common to leave one job and jump right into the next. For today’s guest, taking a sabbatical was something she had never really considered, until she found and listened to Season 1 of this podcast. She realized she needed to embark on a healing journey to find her authentic self and learn what makes her happy, when it comes to both her personal and pr...2022-06-2037 minLeap Like MeFollow Your Interests to Your Next Career with Farah KauffmanWhat do you do when you’re years into a career path, having invested in an advanced degree in your field, and you’re no longer happy? Making a career leap feels risky in the best of circumstances. And it can be easy to feel stuck or overwhelmed or unsure where to start when you realize that you want out of something you’ve been doing for a long time. Today’s guest, Farah Kauffman, loves the public health field that she worked in for 15 years, but the job and where it led no longer felt aligned with her...2022-06-1356 minLeap Like MeJob Burnout: What It Is, Why We Feel It, & How to Overcome ItAre you considered a job or career change because you’re exhausted by work, unmotivated and unfulfilled? Is burnout a factor in your desire for change? Unfortunately, job burnout has only become more common since the start of the pandemic. Here’s my advice for how to improve or redesign your relationship to your work if you’re struggling with this. In this final solo episode of our season on career leaps, I’m tackling burnout, one of the biggest issues I see facing workers today. I’m explaining why it’s become so common in the past few year...2022-06-0628 minLeap Like MeLeaving Teaching for a New Career in EdTech with Raven WilsonTeaching is often viewed as a career that people stay in for, well, the entirety of their working years. But what if teaching isn’t right for you? What if you want to take a leap into a new career? Where do you start? In today’s episode, I’m talking with Raven Wilson about her transition from elementary school teacher to customer success manager in the field of EdTech (educational technology). Her leap has led her to also serving as a coach and mentor to other educators who want to leave teaching. She started a group called...2022-05-3058 minLeap Like MeTaking Time Off to Plan for a More Conscious Career with Annie JamesonWhen you take a leap, there’s a lot of uncertainty. For today’s guest, that uncertainty revolves around figuring out how to serve in a leadership role without being full-time, allowing more time for other parts of life and being a mother of two, and navigating a world where conversations around better professional and personal balance are happening but actual change seems slow to come. In this episode, I’m chatting with Annie Jameson about taking a leap that involved leaving a full-time career for a territory unknown. Annie is sharing about how she has taken this ti...2022-05-2347 minLeap Like Me3 Tactics for Getting the Job When Making a Career PivotSo you’ve decided to make a career leap. Now, how do you land that next position? Sure, you can go the traditional route by applying for openings on job boards, but that’s not the only way (or the best way) to get a job. There are plenty of effective job searching methods, so let’s find the right one for you. In this episode, I’m sharing three different tactics for finding and landing jobs in a new field. I’m explaining how to use your network to your best advantage and how to fill the gaps in...2022-05-1624 minLeap Like MeFacing Your Fears & Going For Your Dream Job with Jack MengelHave you ever had an idea that you just couldn’t get out of your head? A dream that, no matter how hard you tried to ignore it, just kept popping up. If so, honor that inclination. As today’s guest says, if you can’t stop thinking about it, you should probably go for it. In this episode, I’m chatting with Jack Mengel about his leap from project management to data science. Jack is sharing how he went from merely dreaming about a career in data science to being “all in” for his leap in just a matter...2022-05-0949 minLeap Like MeWhy You Should Define Your Vision Before Your Career LeapDo you know what you want out of your next career move? It might seem like an impossibly big question, but defining your vision for the future is the best thing you can do for your life and career. Not only does it give you a map for your next move, but it also helps you identify the right opportunities and take them with confidence. In this episode, I’m explaining why you should start your leap with a clear vision of your ideal career and life. I’m walking you through the process of defining your visi...2022-05-0221 minLeap Like MeForging Your Own Path with Sika StantonSika Stanton describes herself as a photographer turned filmmaker. That’s the super simple version of this reinvention story. On the podcast this week, we dig into complexity behind that her two leaps: What it took for Sika to leave a 9-to-5 to make her way as a freelancer. And then, now, to pursue a MFA in cinematography at the incredibly competitive The American Film Institute, in Los Angeles, California. A tiny percentage of professional DPs (directors of photography) and camera operators in the industry are Black women, and Sika is determined...2022-04-2537 minLeap Like MeThe Biggest Mistake You Can Make in Your Career LeapSo you want to make a career change, but what’s the first step? Updating your resume? Networking on LinkedIn? Scrolling Indeed? Actually, the first step in your career leap comes long before these, and it’s the best way you can set yourself up for success in your new role. In this episode, I’m breaking down the most common mistake I see people make at the beginning of their career leap. I’m explaining the importance of defining your wants, needs, and strengths, and I’m giving you a step-by-step exercise for doing it yourself. Plus, I’m sharing ho...2022-04-1816 minLeap Like MeHow to Make an Intentional Career Leap with Carolina CoboYour career takes up a pretty big chunk of your life. Do you enjoy what you do? Would you go so far as to say you are happy? If you know for sure that your job isn’t a good fit, where do you start? A career change can feel daunting. But it doesn’t have to. When you focus on what makes you happy and take intentional steps to reach your goals, you can change the trajectory of your career. In this episode, I’m chatting with Carolina Cobo, former recruiter turned software developer. She shares valuable insight into h...2022-04-1153 minLeap Like MeFeeling Stuck? How to Regain Confidence to Make a Career ChangeIf you’ve ever reached your breaking point with a job, you know the feeling: You’re totally drained, lacking confidence, but desperate to escape. Unfortunately, this negative energy doesn’t make the job search–or the courageous career leap–any easier. It’s a Catch 22 that keeps many people feeling stuck, but it doesn’t mean you’re destined to be stuck forever. In this episode, I’m sharing a bit about the months leading up to my own career change. I’m explaining why so many people end up feeling stuck and lacking the confidence to make their leap...2022-04-0425 minLeap Like MeA Total Career Change at 50 with Jennifer DillanMaking a major career change is never easy, but that’s especially true for someone who's worked their way up to a well-paid position in their current industry. But as you’ll hear from Jennifer, sometimes your mental and emotional wellbeing is more important than a fancy title or huge paycheck. In this episode, I’m chatting with creative director turned real estate developer Jennifer Dillan on her decision to make a career change at 50. She’s sharing how she decided to change industries and how she transferred her skills into her new position. Plus, we’re talking about making a career c...2022-04-0452 minLeap Like MeThe Career Leap: What It Is, How It Happens, & What Keeps Us StuckFor many of us, our work is the source of our stability–both financially and emotionally. But when our work isn’t fulfilling, it’s easy to get caught in a cycle of burnout and frustration, only to end up thinking, “Something has to change.” At this point, you have two options: Stay stuck, or make your career leap. In this first episode of Season 2, I’m chatting about the stages of making a career leap: what triggers them, how they usually play out, and what keeps us stuck. I’m sharing a bit about my own career leap and the mindse...2022-04-0417 minLeap Like MeSeason 2 of Leap Like Me!Considering a career change or pivot? The right career move can improve your life in dramatic, transformative ways. Yet, it can feel too daunting: overwhelming, lonely, and risky. How do you know when it’s time to make a career leap, and how do you get through all the obstacles? Welcome to Leap Like Me, where we offer real stories, inspiration and practical advice on how to make changes that take you ever closer to your ideal work, and life. Host Lisa Hoashi, a life and career coach, guides this journey, which doesn’t gloss over the hard parts, instead dives in...2022-03-2102 min
The Remote Pathways PodcastEP31 Taking Stock of Opportunities | Guest: Lisa HoashiIn this episode of the Remote Pathways podcast we are joined by our guest, Lisa Hoashi, to explore the topic of taking stock of opportunities. Lisa Hoashi is an ICF-certified coach whose mission is to help people connect their work with their larger purpose in life so they experience greater joy, fulfillment and impact.In this episode we explore:Lisa's fabulous remote working storyThe power of networking onlineBeing curious and inviting others to join youTrends and tips for connecting in a more deep and meaningful wayExploring fun co-working spacesConnect with Lisa:2021-02-1722 minLeap Like MeA South African Economist Takes the Leap: Busi RadebeBonus episode: A Leap Like Me listener who was inspired to take her own sabbatical leap. Busi Radebe is a South African economist who had been working for the same bank in Johannesburg for a number of years when she started thinking about how she wanted something different for her life. After finding host Lisa Hoashi and the Leap Like Me podcast through an internet search, she started planning her own sabbatical. In this interview, Lisa speaks with Busi, five months into her sabbatical in the Netherlands. Busi talks about what she’s learned so far – especially how it has...2020-01-2040 minLeap Like MeFrom Corporate Burnout to World-Traveling Nomad: Sherry OttSherry Ott planned to take a 12-18 month career break from her corporate IT job in New York City. She was 36 years old and felt like she needed a break. Then, once on the road, she realized she didn't want to stop traveling. She loved having so many new experiences every day. The next step then was to figure out how to keep traveling and make money. Eventually, she decided to totally let go of her possessions and apartment in NYC to become a full-time travel nomad. Today, 11 years later, Sherry makes her living as a freelance writer and...2018-12-0344 minLeap Like MeTo Travel the World and Publish a Memoir: Kim DinanAt age 30, Kim Dinan gave up everything she’d worked for to chase a dream. She convinced her husband to uproot their comfortable life in Portland, Oregon, to go after something she really wanted deep down inside: to travel the world, and to write. They sold their house, got rid of most of their possessions, and set off on a journey that ended up lasting several years. All along the way, she wrote, starting with a blog called So Many Places, that began to gain a large, loyal following. In April 2017, Kim then realized another of her greatest dreams, wh...2018-11-2629 minLeap Like MeLarger-Than-Life Overland Adventures on Very Little Money: Dan GrecDan Grec's first big adventure was to quit his engineering job in Calgary, Canada, to drive his Jeep from Alaska to Argentina on a budget of just $10,000. In this interview, host Lisa Hoashi catches up with Dan on his second big overland adventure to circumnavigate Africa solo, a trip that he planned to take about two years and cover 80,000 miles. Dan talks about growing up as a middle class kid in Victoria, Australia, he never expected to lead such a fun, adventurous life, how he had saved and planned for his overland trips, how he has set up his "...2018-11-1929 minLeap Like MeA Parallel Universe After a Leap: Laura TobaruelaWhile many people would dream of taking their sabbatical in Barcelona, Laura Tobaruela left that city because she felt that if she stayed put, living this typical urban life, with a comfortable office job and apartment, she would regret it later. So Laura planned and set off on a sabbatical trip, even though it wasn’t a common thing to do within her culture. And even though the financial crisis that had gripped Spain made many people around her even more risk averse. Laura initially intended to travel for a year, yet continues her journey even now three and a...2018-11-1233 minLeap Like MeA Wake-Up Call to Change Careers: Sumitha BhandarkarOriginally from India, Sumitha Bhandarkar was a software engineer in her mid-30s. She was living the American Dream in Austin, Texas, with her husband and young daughter, when a family health crisis served a wake-up call. Sumitha realized how unhappy she’d become, and how much it was damaging her relationship with her husband and her daughter, the two most important people in her life. Determined to change, she traced the her discontent back to her career. Yet there were two big barriers to making a big career change. One was that she'd invested so much time, money an...2018-11-0551 minLeap Like MeA Love Story from Barcelona to Patagonia (and Back): Lisa Hoashi, Part 2When you finally open yourself up to life’s possibility, amazing things can happen. This week, host Lisa Hoashi shares the full story of what happened on her own sabbatical -- what unfolded after her last day of work. She’s given up everything: her career, her apartment and most of her possessions, and her life and community in Portland, Oregon. Her solo journey tests her physical and emotional limits, and is guided by an array of surprising characters along the way. A retired Microsoft executive gives her invaluable advice in a Washington old growth forest. A persuasive friend comp...2018-10-2954 minLeap Like MeFacing Your Biggest Fears to Take a Sabbatical Leap: Lisa Hoashi (Part 1 of 2)“Every good sabbatical story can be divided into two parts: Everything that happens before your last day of work, and everything that happens after.” In this episode, Leap Like Me host Lisa Hoashi shares the first half of her sabbatical story. She candidly speaks about why she took her one-year sabbatical at age 34 – which included her lifelong dream for adventure and travel, a realization that her life wasn’t on the right track and the need to recover from work stress and burnout. She also recalls the big fears that she had to face before she could move forward, about he...2018-10-2242 minLeap Like MeA Career Break to Take A Sailing Adventure: Judy LinBy all appearances, Judy Lin’s life and career were going just fine. A business-school graduate, she was quickly building a successful career in strategic planning at Turner Broadcasting in Atlanta. Yet she couldn’t shake the sense that she was on a corporate conveyor belt, and needed to be re-inspired. One night, watching television after a stressful day at work, she was captivated by the image of a boat sailing off into the sunset. She wanted that too. Despite having no sailing experience, she made a plan to leave her career to join a sailboat in the Caribbean. Her...2018-10-1532 minLeap Like MeA New Place to Live: One Family, Three U.S. CitiesSitinee Sheffert and her husband are on a very unique family sabbatical, with a very clear goal. They recently sold their house in a Chicago suburb to spend 15 months testing out three cities: Park City, Utah; Austin, TX, and Denver, Colorado. Afterward, they’ll sit down as a family and decide where to live. Also – it’s important to note: They have 5 kids, ranging in age from 11 to 8 months. In this interview we talk about the logistics involved in an experiment like this, including how the Shefferts decided to downsize and to homeschool. We talk about the reasons why they d...2018-10-0828 minLeap Like MeWhen a Sabbatical Reveals Your Mission in Life: Sarah WilliamsIn Sarah William's case, a sabbatical led to the discovery of her true calling -- and a new mission-driven business venture. After eight years working in banking in London, Sarah realized that she didn’t want to spend the rest of her life in that career. Though initially hounded by feelings of failure, she quit her job to take a year off to travel. Her adventures included climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro and backpacking South America. That time and space helped her uncover her greatest passions: a life of adventure, and the desire to motivate women and girls to pursue their ow...2018-10-0131 minLeap Like MeA Family's Working Sabbatical in Uganda: Brian and Kate FassettKate and Brian Fassett, of Portland, Oregon, met on a study abroad program in Ecuador. After they married, they volunteered for the Peace Corps. Learning about new cultures was an important part of who they were – and they wanted to share the experience with their two daughters, ages 7 and 10. Financially, the only way to do it was if Brian got an overseas job. In this interview, Lisa catches the Fassetts in the last days of their 14 months living in northern Uganda, where Brian worked for a nonprofit that offers microfinance to small farmers. Hear about the richness and challenge of...2018-09-2436 min
Odd Dad OutTaking a Leap and Nerding Out: ODO 120With all the nerdery in the news this week, I decided to take a break from my normal ramblings and nerd out a little bit. This week saw trailers dropped for the upcoming Disney sequel, "Mary Poppins Returns." We also got the first trailer for the next film from Marvel studios, "Captain Marvel." And finally we got an announcement that Netflix would be working with the show's original creators to make a live-action series of "Avatar: The Last Air Bender." I take a small sidebar to inform you of a tragedy that struck a podcasting brother in the form of...2018-09-2048 minOdd Dad OutTaking a Leap and Nerding Out: ODO 120With all the nerdery in the news this week, I decided to take a break from my normal ramblings and nerd out a little bit. This week saw trailers dropped for the upcoming Disney sequel, "Mary Poppins Returns." We also got the first trailer for the next film from Marvel studios, "Captain Marvel." And finally we got an announcement that Netflix would be working with the show's original creators to make a live-action series of "Avatar: The Last Air Bender." I take a small sidebar to inform you of a tragedy that struck a podcasting brother in the form of...2018-09-2048 minLeap Like MeWhat Really Happens When You Decide to “Live Your Dreams”: Shannon WhaleyFor Shannon Whaley, the idea of taking a leap to finally go after her dreams was so terrifying it sent her to the emergency room – more than once. She knew she had to break from her party girl lifestyle in Seattle but fear kept her stuck for years. In this interview, Shannon talks with Lisa about how she finally managed to conquer those fears and move to the Cayman Islands, where she realized that she’d have to get sober or she'd never get where she wanted to go. Shannon’s journey of self-discovery eventually led her to become a life...2018-09-1732 minLeap Like MeSaving Money for a Sabbatical and Early Retirement: Pablo SetoPablo Seto worked in finance in Toronto until very recently. Lisa interviews Pablo in the first weeks of his sabbatical. He describes what it feels like to suddenly stop working and have so much free time. For Pablo, taking a sabbatical is about putting his money and time toward his biggest priorities in life, one of which is his health and self-care. Financial independence has long been a central goal in Pablo’s life. To take his sabbatical – and get him closer to his goal of early retirement – Pablo saved 40 percent of his salary per year. He offers both his mo...2018-09-0942 minLeap Like MeLet’s Take the Kids Around the World: Alistair and Jenny CampbellAlistair and Jenny Campbell quit their senior-level marketing jobs mid-career to take their two kids, ages 8 and 10, on a one year sabbatical around the world. Their idea was: Why wait until retirement? They traveled to 24 countries on four continents, staying in Airbnbs all along the way. Lisa’s interview with Jenny and Alistair offers practical and logistical advice for other families, including budgeting, homeschooling, visas, and vaccinations. They also talk about the impact it had on them as a family, and as individuals. Show notes at www.lisahoashi.com. Follow us! Lisa Hoashi: @lisahoashi. Join the Leap Like Me Co...2018-09-0939 minLeap Like MeFrom a 60-Hour Workweek to Slow Living in Belize: Amanda JarmanAmanda Jarman’s sabbatical to Belize with her husband was supposed to last only five months. She’d picked Hopkins, a seaside village, as the place to recover from chronic health problems and burnout. What surprised her was how much it felt like home. Lisa’s conversation with Amanda covers: Why Amanda took her sabbatical, what she discovered about herself and her life, and what made her decide to move to Belize. We discuss how Amanda revamped her small business to work remotely, and designed a slower lifestyle around her most important values. Show notes at www.lisahoashi.com. Follow...2018-09-0941 min
Leap Like MePreview: Introducing Leap Like MeA new show about the leaps people take in life to go after what they really want. In Season 1, host Lisa Hoashi interviews people from diverse backgrounds and professions who took a sabbatical. They left life and work as they knew it for the unknown – and totally new. Get the inside scoop on how they designed their sabbatical or career break, made a budget, quit their jobs or asked for leave, recovered from burnout, traveled solo or with kids, found adventure and the unexpected, and decided what to do next. Episode 1 debuts as of September 10, 2018. New episodes Mondays. Subscribe to...2018-09-0303 min