Random and Wonderful Travel Stories

Random and Wonderful Travel Stories

by Grace Simmons

Society & Culture

Season 3

Relax Your Shoulders

Welcome to the Random and Wonderful podcast! Today is a special episode for the introverts. We are talking about finding and using your creative outlet to release tension healthily. You'll get a bonus travel tip so stay tuned. Quick Highlights: Defining a creative outlet Benefits of a creative outlet Sprinkling your creative outlet in your travels Keep up with what's happening by subscribing to our newsletter, Confidently Yours. For more information on The Amethyst Palaver Hut LLC and travel coaching, sign up here for the latest updates and news: https://pages.amethystpalaverhut.com/profile

How Do You Make Your Dent? with Aya Hojadova

What mark do you intend to leave in this world? Join me as I catch up with the author of Getting Lost in the Sauce, Aya Hojadova, in today's episode. We discuss the impact of travel, finding the motivation to overcome difficult times, and how we use the opportunity to leave our mark moving forward. Aya's Bio: Aya Hojadova is a versatile professional with a diverse marketing, entertainment, and entrepreneurship background. Originally from Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, and raised in San Francisco, she holds a marketing degree from San Francisco State University. Aygul now excels in the commercial real estate industry. Her journey has been a captivating exploration of creative pursuits, including acting, modeling, screenwriting, coaching, consulting, and even publishing her first book. Aya published her book, Getting Lost in the Sauce on May 4th of 2023, to inspire and share her story of overcoming the downfalls of her old life and recreating a new life worth living. Her story is a testament to the possibilities of embracing one's creative passions. www.CommercialRealtySouth.com https://shorturl.at/bdgw9 To learn more about the Amethyst Palaver Hut & the Empowered Solo retreat, click here Bonus: ⁠Inspiration for Your Next Trip⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heyquickquestion/message

How To Love You

How do you show love to yourself? Welcome to the Random & Wonderful! In today's episode, we will discuss some myths and truths about self-love. And I promise, I'll leave you with some helpful tips. As a bonus, I'm including my Self-Care Checklist to get you started on your journey. Empowered Solo, the perfect wellness and travel coaching blend, is now accepting applicants. For more information on The Amethyst Palaver Hut LLC and travel coaching, sign up here for the latest updates and news: https://pages.amethystpalaverhut.com/profile --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heyquickquestion/message

Flip the Script with Jessica Grace Coleman

Wednesday 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. Learn more about Jessica and all of her fantastic work below: Jessica Grace Coleman – also known as The Travel Transformation Coach – is a writer, intentional travel advocate, host of The Travel Transformation Podcast, and founder of The Travel Transformation Company. She is the author of the books, Write Your Life: The Ultimate Life Hack For Achieving Your Dreams, and Intentional Travel Transformation: Boost Your Confidence, Conquer Your Fears & Finally Become The Person You’ve Always Wanted To Be. Through sharing her experiences as an introverted digital nomad and solo female traveller, she’s here to show people that it’s never too late to step outside their comfort zone and boost their confidence through travel – and that they don’t have to do anything as monumental as hiking the Pacific Crest Trail or climbing Mount Everest to achieve transformative results. Jessica completely flipped the script on her life using intentional travel, and now it’s her mission to help others do the same – through her books, her podcast, and her online Travel Transformation Academy. You can find out more about Jessica Grace Coleman at www.traveltransformationcoach.com, on Instagram @traveltransformationcoach or on TikTok @traveltransformation. The coliving organization Jess mentioned is Sun and Co. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heyquickquestion/message

Healing through Travel with Stephany Ann

A traveler's mindset is open to challenges and constantly finds ways to expand beyond their known world. Whether you do this naturally or could use a mindset coach to help, there are always options to explore, despite your life barriers. Today's guest embodies that spirit of wanderlust and personal growth: Stephany Ann! Get to know our guest, Stephany Ann: Stephany, a seasoned traveler with a passport stamped in nearly 50 countries, is a globetrotting enthusiast. Her journey in life has seen her explore exotic locales and lead young adults on meaningful humanitarian adventures. As a fearless solo female traveler, she's navigated the world with courage and curiosity. Beyond the geographical discoveries, Stephany's travels have been a profound source of personal growth and healing. She's harnessed the power of travel as a means to find herself, making her adventures not just about places, but about profound self-discovery. Stephany's travel tales aren't just picture-perfect postcards; they're filled with candid and comical moments that have left her blushing and laughing. Join her on a journey of self-discovery, cultural exploration, and unforgettable escapades in her podcast as she shares the transformative magic of travel. Contact: stephanyannspeaks@gmail.com Travel Packing List: https://pages.amethystpalaverhut.com/travelessentials --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heyquickquestion/message

Creating a Legacy with Brittany Winkfield

Today's episode features Brittany Winkfield, a fellow traveler I met at Podcast Movement. We talked about growth opportunities, understanding the importance of home, connecting to the past, and Back2Basics. You can learn more about Brittany Winkfield's work and journey below. Brittany is currently serving as associate publisher at the Denver Urban Spectrum and founder/executive director of Back2Basics, a youth development nonprofit. She is a Colorado native, a proud HBCU grad, and a mother of three daughters. Her love travel for travel and new experiences sparked from a career in the aviation industry. Her goal now is to make memories all over the world! IG: @mellow086 Personal Website: https://www.back-2-basics.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heyquickquestion/message

Thrice As Nice: Series 3 Intro

We are back with the third Random and Wonderful Podcast series! This next round is a blend of narrative and guest interviews focusing on the direct impact of travel, from a welcomed escape to a necessary shift for a new chapter in life. I'm excited and I hope you are too! The invitation is open for the ladies to join The Empowered Solo wellness retreat. You can apply as a solo traveler or bring a friend! For more information on confidence coaching with me, sign up for a Confidence Clarity session: https://www.amethystpalaverhut.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heyquickquestion/message

Season 2

Digital Nomad Diaries

Today's episode of the Random and Wonderful podcast features Tara Jabbari! Tara connects experts and entrepreneurs with digital solutions to grow their businesses with a focus on podcasting and social media strategies. Find out more at Tara Jabbari at tjabbari@me.com. Registration is now open for Empowered Solo! Apply before JANUARY 20th: https://www.amethystpalaverhut.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heyquickquestion/message

Kicking Fear in the Face (Travel as Development Opportunity)

In today's episode of the Random & Wonderful, we discuss barriers that may keep you from traveling solo, or at all. Each concern is met with an actionable step to push past that fear. Travel truly is a self-development opportunity and you are worth the investment. Sign up for a free Confidence Clarity session: https://www.amethystpalaverhut.com/home Find out more about Empowered Solo! and apply before JANUARY 20th: https://www.amethystpalaverhut.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heyquickquestion/message

Get Your Money Right with Eboni Andrews

It's financial wellness time! Today's episode features Eboni Andrews, the impactful and educational business owner who helps small businesses obtain funding for purchasing business vehicles without using personal credit so that they can escape a poverty mindset and use OPM (other people's money) to fund their dreams/goals for business. Listen in for amazing tips! If you'd like to learn more, check out Eboni's latest offering, Show Me the Structure, today! Ready to begin your bold journey, sign up for a ⁠Confidence Clarity⁠ session with me and let's get you going! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heyquickquestion/message

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