Thinking about moving abroad but feel like it’s a crazy idea? Too old, too late, too risky to leave behind everything you’ve worked so hard for the unknown? As a grown woman with real-world responsibilities, it can feel impossible. But guess what? It’s not. Hosted by Cepee Tabibian, She Hit Refresh is a podcast for women age 30+ who want to transform their lives by moving abroad. You'll hear real stories from women in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond who took the bold leap, leaving behind con ...
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Two years ago, Madeleine West hit restart on her life. She packed up her life in Melbourne and moved to Byron Bay, split up with her partner of 15 years and the father of her six kids and she started life again. And now she wants to find out why and how women from across the country are restarting their lives. For 10 weeks, Restart will look into why more and more women are pressing refresh on their lives, and how the hell they’ve done it. From divorce to health, to appearance, to career, to ...
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No Regrets: Why Cheryl Chose Albania for Her Midlife Move | Ep 67
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36:00Cheryl is a seasoned entrepreneur who built a multi-million dollar business over 32 years. Meanwhile, she traveled to seven continents and over 40 countries. In 2023, she made her dream of living abroad a reality, relocating to Tirana, Albania, after selling and donating most of her belongings. Currently on sabbatical, Cheryl is embracing this next…
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How Sophie Took Her U.S. Nursing Degree to the UK | Ep 66
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34:38Are you a nurse in the US dreaming of living and working abroad, but don’t know how? Meet Sophie Blake, a NICU travel nurse who went from travel nursing in the US to working as a nurse in the UK. Sophie shares her experience obtaining a UK skilled worker visa, the licensing process, and the unexpected differences in her daily nursing duties while w…
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Taking the Leap: How Patricia Built a Business in France After 50 | Ep 65
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41:57At 51, Patricia Brooks traded her corporate paycheck for life in a small town in southern France. A seasoned problem-solver with many years of experience as project manager and a certified coach, Patricia started a business, The Courage Catalyst. Passionate about instilling confidence and courage in others, Patricia now empowers women to confidentl…
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How to Go Remote as a Virtual Assistant (Just Like 37,000 Others!) | Ep 64
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33:14As founder of Digital Nomad Kit and creator of the Virtual Excellence Academy, Hannah Dixon has empowered over 37,000 freelancers worldwide. Hannah is known for creating inclusive communities that inspire belonging and well-being while empowering learners to build thriving independent businesses. Hannah discusses why being a virtual assistant (VA) …
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REPOST of Ep 39: From Philly To Malaga: One Woman's Pre-Move Adventure of Relocating a Family of 4 to Spain (from March 2021)
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1:03:30This episode from the archive features author and She Hit Refresh member Lori Tharps just before her 2021 move from the U.S. to Spain with her husband and two children. At that time, Lori was just 9 days away from hopping on a plane and making her life abroad dream with her family a reality! Lori gives us an insight into those last final days of cl…
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Ask Me Anything: Your Move Abroad Questions Answered | Ep 62
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33:08Cepee answers move abroad questions from the November 2024 Move Abroad After 30 Masterclass, providing practical advice and personal insights to help you navigate your move abroad. Moving abroad can be an emotional rollercoaster. But the challenges that you face can be overcome if you surround yourself with like-minded people and maintain a solutio…
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It’s Never Too Late: Denise’s Leap to the Netherlands in her 50s | Ep 61
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44:19Cepee speaks with Denise, who moved from the US to the Netherlands in her 50s on the DAFT visa. A certified project manager and Prosci-certified change manager, Denise is launching her management consulting business, Pastel Fire Business Consulting, while navigating life in her new home. Denise's story will inspire you to pursue your dreams, no mat…
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Golden Visa Countdown: Making the Move to Spain Before April 2025 | Ep 60
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38:13Cait Church is a music marketing professional, full-time wanderluster, and typical Pisces. With a passion for amplifying the voices of women in country music, Cait built her career at a major record label as a marketing director and promotion director. But burnout led her to step away, and she embarked on an adult gap year, traveling across Europe …
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Work From Anywhere: How to Get a Remote Job & Redesign Your Life | Ep 59
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52:32Michelle Coulson is CEO and founder of Remote Rebellion, a company that teaches people how to get remote work and design their lives with freedom and flexibility. In this episode, Michelle shares actionable tips on how to get a remote job, common mistakes to avoid, and the realities of the digital nomad lifestyle. Originally from the UK, Michelle w…
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Switzerland, Scotland & Beyond: An Educator’s Guide to Teaching at International Schools | Ep 58
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44:31Alyssa is an American writer and educator with a very low tolerance for comfort zones. Ten years ago she took the leap of a lifetime, moving from Boston to teach at an international school in Switzerland. She currently lives in Scotland, where she recently completed her PhD. She loves being an advocate for other solo women looking to take their lea…
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Permission Granted: How Nicole Convinced Her Boss to Take Her Remote Job Abroad | Ep 57
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51:43Nicole is a 44-year-old American who moved from California to Portugal, sight unseen, with her husband, two cats, and a dog. Before moving, Nicole was successful in convincing her employer to let her work remotely from overseas. Three years later, she’s happily living in Porto, learning the language, building a community, and sharing her immigrant …
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Still Saying Yes: How Cindy Built a Life Abroad in Her 60s | Ep 56
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51:41Your host, Cepee, is joined by a returning favorite, Cindy Sheahan, for an update on her incredible journey. Cindy learned about the possibility of obtaining Italian citizenship through descent, a much faster process than waiting for Portuguese citizenship. This led to a swift change of plans, packing up her life in Portugal and heading to Italy. C…
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Why Wait? Taking a Sabbatical While You’re Still Young, Healthy & Child-Free | Ep 55
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47:37Masha is an American marketing executive from New York City. After nearly 15 years of working in advertising as a public relations specialist, community manager, social media expert and strategist, Masha decided to take a sabbatical abroad for a year with her husband and cat Trudy. Masha and her husband now live in Valencia, Spain, where they spend…
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We’re Back! What’s New, What’s Next & Why Now? | Ep 54
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21:47Welcome back to the She Hit Refresh podcast! Your host, Cepee, is thrilled to be back after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus. This episode is a reintroduction (or introduction!) to She Hit Refresh, explaining the break, what's been happening, and what exciting things you can expect this season. The She Hit Refresh podcast is for women age 30 and up who…
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Follow MID on Apple Podcasts Follow MID on Spotify Introducing our brand new podcast MID, the grown-up conversations women deserve. This season brings you compelling conversations full of fun, frank wisdom from an impressive line up of well loved names, in the second act of life who share it all. MID goes deep on self-care with zero shame and rich …
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She Hit Refresh Mijas, Spain Retreat RECAP! | Ep 53
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45:52Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast. A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road t…
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What It's Like to Become an (Unintentional) Digital Nomad in Your 60s! with Siobhan Farr | Ep 52
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42:42Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast. A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road t…
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How Travel & Hitting Refresh Led Jessica Ellerbrock to FInd Her Purpose and Passion | Ep 51
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30:44Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast. A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road t…
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Learn How to Flourish in the Foreign with Christine Job | Ep 50
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58:27Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast. A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road t…
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How Life Listens When You Dare to Take a Chance with Maria Rivera | Ep 49
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43:00Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast. A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road t…
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A Third Culture Kid with Five Children: Living in the Middle East with Dr. Kate Green | Ep 48
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36:54Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast. A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road t…
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The day Madeleine West sat down to start recording this episode, her best friend Alicia had just gotten on a plane to move to the other side of the world. Alicia is her lifeline, her chosen family, and Madeleine was going to have to continue their friendship long distance. In this episode of Restart, Madeleine speaks to Elisabeth Shaw from Relation…
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From Nomading to Living in Argentina to Having Twins in Mexico in your 40s with Amy Scott | Ep 47
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33:45Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast. A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road t…
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Motherhood is an inescapable part of womanhood, whether you have children or not. Some people happily have kids, and some happily don't, and then there are the ones who want to but can't. That is Jennifer White and her husband's story. Ready to start their next chapter as parents, their inability to have children was their ultimate restart. So how …
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Creating the Change You Want to See in Your Life with Jacinda Fuller | Ep 46
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26:59Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast. A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road t…
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20 years ago, actor Madeleine West had finished a long day filming Neighbours. She was walking down Oxford St looking for some food when her life changed forever...she was hit by a bus. What followed was months and years of rehabilitation and pain, but also coming to terms that she might never look the same way again. It was the most unexpected res…
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A career restart can look completely different from one woman to another. From the glass ceiling, to having a family, to changing industries, women often don't have the luxury of a linear career progression that men have. On this episode of Restart, Madeleine West speaks to two completely different but fascinating women. The inimitable Julie Bishop…
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Let's Talk About Sex, Baby...and Life and Love in France | Ep 45
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54:13Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast. A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road t…
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Life in Colombia & Teaching English Abroad with Kristin Montgomery | Ep 44
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35:33Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast. A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road t…
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What is your purpose in life? For some it's their family, or their job, or just to make the world a better place. Khadija Gbla is one of those people; the victim of FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) when she was young, her purpose in life is to work on educating the world so no young girl has to experience what she did. Meshel Laurie is another woman…
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Be the CEO of Your Life with Lucy Liu | Ep 43
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42:39Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast. A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road t…
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The Day Madeleine West Had A Surprise Diagnosis
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33:01When Madeleine West found a lump on her breast a few months ago, a million little things ran through her head. Not least of all: who would teach her kids to ride the train? She's had a few health scares in her life, and each time has forced her to re-assess and restart her priorities in life. In this episode, she speaks to someone who received the …
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Narelda Jacobs Was Living A Lie, Until She Hit Restart
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26:35Journalist, TV presenter and proud LGBTQI+ woman Narelda Jacobs beams into living rooms across the country every morning on Studio 10. But before she was on our TV screens, Narelda lived a very different life. At age 21, and a divorced mum with a young daughter, she found herself trying to figure out how to explain to her religious mother that she …
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Holly Wainwright Walked Out Of Her Old Life
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27:48Two years ago, Madeleine West hit restart on her life. She packed up her life in Melbourne and moved to Byron Bay, split up with her partner of 15 years and the father of her six kids and she started life again. And one of her biggest moments in her restart? It was her physical move from the leafy suburbs of Melbourne to Byron. She had no choice bu…
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Ups, Downs, Twists and Turns...But What A Ride! | Ep 42
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1:30:03Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast. A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road t…
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Let's Talk About Sex & How To Re-Enter The Dating World
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38:55Madeleine West has done a lot of sex scenes through her roles on Underbelly and Satisfaction. But when it comes to facing real intimacy with someone new after a 15-year relationship? Well, that is very different. On this episode, we look at how women can restart their sex lives & their relationships - whether they’re in a long-term relationship or …
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Finding Opportunity in Adversity with Marla Stein | Ep 41
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42:58Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast. A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road t…
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The Moment Madeleine West Realised Her Relationship Was Over
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36:50From the outside, Madeleine West had it all. A successful acting career, six beautiful kids, life in Melbourne, and a marriage of 15 years. Until a conversation about placemats made her question, 'Is this really what I want?'. It was at this moment that, Madeleine West chose to press 'Restart' on her life. It was hard- really hard in fact. So has i…
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Two years ago, Madeleine West hit restart on her life. She packed up her life in Melbourne and moved to Byron Bay, split up with her partner of 15 years and the father of her six kids and she started life again. And now she wants to find out why and how women from across the country are restarting their lives. For 10 weeks, Restart will look into w…
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It’s never too late to change everything. Coming January 31st. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Mamamia Podcasts
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(Part 2) From Philly To Malaga: One Woman’s Adventure of Relocating a Family of 4 to Spain | Ep 40
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1:00:35Welcome to Season 4 of the She Hit Refresh podcast. A podcast for women age 30 and up who want to break free from routine and start a life of travel. Specifically women who want to move abroad or travel the world long-term. I sit down with women who have made their refresh dreams come true and discuss how and why they moved abroad or hit the road t…
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From Philly To Malaga: One Woman's Pre-Move Adventure of Relocating a Family of 4 to Spain (Part 1) | Ep 39
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1:05:37Welcome to Season 3 where I speak to women in the travel industry who are making an impact and helping others live their best lives. We talk about everything including corporate runaway stories, remote work tips, grief and travel, planning for retirement, solo female travel, moving abroad, building generational income, and much more! In this bonus …
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A Sweet Surrender Is All That We Have to Give | Ep 38
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1:00:30Welcome to Season 3 where I speak to women in the travel industry who are making an impact and helping others live their best lives. We talk about everything including corporate runaway stories, remote work tips, grief and travel, planning for retirement, solo female travel, moving abroad, building generational income, and much more! This is the la…
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Master Your Move Abroad and Live Life with Ease with Sienna J. Brown | Ep 37
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48:53Welcome to Season 3 where I speak to women in the travel industry who are making an impact and helping others live their best lives. We cover everything including corporate runaway stories, remote work tips, grief and travel, planning for retirement, solo female travel, moving abroad, building generational income, and much more! In this episode wit…
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From Project Manager to Startup Founder: Leaving Corporate America to Launch a Business in France with Nicole Caba| Ep 36
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44:54Welcome to Season 3 where I speak to women in the travel industry who are making an impact and helping others live their best lives. We cover everything including corporate runaway stories, remote work tips, grief and travel, planning for retirement, solo female travel, moving abroad, building generational income, and much more! In this episode I s…
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Moving + Living Abroad During a Global Pandemic with Rachel V. Hill |Ep 35
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53:32Welcome to Season 3 where I speak to women in the travel industry who are making an impact and helping others live their best lives. We cover everything including corporate runaway stories, remote work tips, grief and travel, planning for retirement, solo female travel, moving abroad, building generational income, and much more! In this episode I s…
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Feel It & Heal It! Hitting Rock Bottom & Rising Above with Hannah Dixon | Ep 34
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43:04Welcome to Season 3 where I speak to women in the travel industry who are making an impact and helping others live their best lives. We cover everything including corporate runaway stories, remote work tips, grief and travel, planning for retirement, solo female travel, moving abroad, building generational income, and much more! In this episode I s…
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Trading Your 9-9 for Freedom, Travel, and Entrepreneurship with Jakiya Brown Thiaw from The Travelingfro | EP 33
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52:33Welcome to Season 3 where I’ll be speaking to women in the travel industry who are making an impact and helping others live their best lives. We’ll be covering corporate runaway stories, remote work tips, grief and travel, planning for retirement, solo female travel, moving abroad, building generational income, and much more! In this episode I spea…
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Welcome to Your Third Age: Talking About Retirement and What's Next with Nanette Fairley | Ep 32
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50:51Welcome to Season 3 where I’ll be speaking to women in the travel industry who are having an impact on the travel industry and helping others live their best lives. We’ll be covering corporate runaway stories, remote work tips, grief and travel, planning for retirement, solo female travel, moving abroad, building generational income, and much more!…
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Femmebnb: Creating a Safe Space for Female Travelers with Yaa Birago | 31
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34:51Welcome to Season 3 where I’ll be speaking to women in the travel industry who are having an impact on the travel industry and helping others live their best lives. We’ll be covering corporate runaway stories, remote work tips, grief and travel, planning for retirement, solo female travel, moving abroad, building generational income, and much more!…
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