Episode 22: Nomad on Two Wheels: Living a Story Most People Are Too Afraid to Write

LeaderVoices by Sadhna Bokhiria

Episode Summary:

What happens when you trade a nine-to-five life for a motorcycle and the open road? Quintin Bynum is living the answer.

In this unforgettable conversation, Quintin shares how he left Boston with a bike and a dream — and how that dream turned into a two-year, multi-continent odyssey across mountains, jungles, deserts, and war zones.

From crashing on remote cliffs to preparing for the world’s toughest enduro race, Quintin's story is about more than motorcycles — it’s about breaking through fear, dismantling myths about the world, and discovering who you become when you chase freedom without a backup plan

This episode will make you want to pack your bags, rethink everything you know about "safety," and start writing a bolder story for your life.

Major Topics Discussed:

• The childhood moment that planted the seed for a life of adventure

• How Quintin combined his love of motorcycles and travel into one global mission

• Why preparing for a dream took four years of planning — and how he did it

• The deep culture of motorcycle communities around the world

• What it’s really like to crash a fully loaded bike in the jungles of Nigeria

• Inside look at Red Bull Romaniacs: the world’s most grueling enduro race

• How reverse culture shock hits after traveling to 55+ countries

• The biggest lies we believe about "dangerous" places (and what travel teaches instead)

• How nature, vast landscapes, and solitude change your brain — literally

• The art of surviving (and thriving) when you don’t speak the language

• Why true growth only happens when you throw yourself into the unknown

• How kindness and connection show up in every corner of the world

• How Quintin manages visas, logistics, and sanity traveling across Africa

• Top 6 favorite countries Quintin would recommend in a heartbeat

• Advice for anyone stuck in fear, waiting for "the perfect time" to start

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• Instagram: @NomadOnTwoWheels

• YouTube: Nomad on Two Wheels

• Facebook: M. Quintin Bynum