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Ep 18. Jamie: The Mountains and the Sea Sep 05, 2017

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Jamie was in Ohio dealing with a quarter-life crisis and the loss of her grandfather. When she read about being an au pair, she knew she had to jump at the opportunity. In this episode, Jamie tells us how the ocean breeze and mountains of Spain brought her solace at a time when everything felt impossible.

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Ep 17. Meg: Growing Up Worldly Aug 29, 2017

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Meg is an American who grew up everywhere but the U.S. She's seen war, political unrest and violence. But it was her move to America that truly changed her. In this episode, we'll hear what it's like to live all around the world, and then finally go "home."

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Ep 16. Jason: One Step at a Time Aug 22, 2017

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Jason was living in St. Louis and feeling lost. He lost his marriage, his career, his sense of purpose; Jason just wasn't Jason anymore. And then he got a teaching job in China. In this episode, Jason tells us how taking one big step away from everything he knew was the key to finding his path and rediscovering himself.

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Ep 15. Tanya (Pt. 2): A Night at the Dead Zone Jun 06, 2017

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After college, Tanya put her Arabic studies on the back burner. Until one night in Germany when she found herself in the middle of the dead zone, translating refugees' stories to a group of educators--an experience that eventually cycled back to her roots in middle America.

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We used and manipulated sounds from freesound.org users martysonic, swampcommand, Ramston, BonnyOrbit, and Owl. Intro music by Ryan Jackson.

Ep 14. Tanya (Pt.1): From Farmlands to Desert Dunes May 30, 2017

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After getting sidelined by a sports injury at 15, Tanya felt stuck and uncertain about her future. So when she read an article about studying abroad, she knew she had to do it. What she didn't know was that her time abroad as a teenager was just the beginning of a lifetime of change. In this episode, we'll hear how a nearly split-second decision to travel to Italy as a 15 year old eventually led Tanya to the Middle East, where she learned about true tolerance and the nature of change itself.

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We used and manipulated sounds by freesound.org users Jlew, Daveincamas, Sid Raido, YOH, Timgormly, Saphe, Felix.Blume, Dlam1991, JohnnyBeCrafty, and GravityFactor. Intro music by Ryan Jackson.

Ep 13. Jack: What Happened in Bangkok May 23, 2017

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Jack was working in China and dreaming of a life in politics. But when his plans came to a halt, he wasn't quite sure what to do next. Luckily, he had a vacation already planned out. In this episode, we'll hear how a serendipitous stop at a Bangkok museum changed Jack's life, and how exploring alone was the key to discovering his passion.

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We used and manipulated sounds by freesound.org users Caquet and Kijaz. Intro music by Ryan Jackson.

Ep 12. Spanish Genesis May 16, 2017

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Genesis never dreamed of being able to travel the world but as she saw more and more of her peers studying abroad, she realized she could open up the same opportunities for herself. In this episode, we'll follow Genesis on a path of self-discovery that almost never was. With help from GoFundMe ®, Genesis was able to travel to Spain where she found her true self. After that, her life would never be the same.

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We used and manipulated sounds from Freesound.org user Bmoreno. Intro music by Ryan Jackson.

Ep 11. Inna: A Life Without Borders May 09, 2017

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Inna dreamed of leaving Ukraine. But it was never as simple as grabbing her passport and just going. In this episode, we'll hear how Inna persisted and expanded her borders to France and beyond, even when the odds were stacked against her.

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We used and manipulated sounds from the following places: freesound.org users miastodzwiekow, Craftport and Thorvandahl and youtube.com users englishforyoutv, ArtfulGiver and Pizster. Intro music is composed by Ryan Jackson.

Ep 10. Sarah Across America: On the Road to Yes May 02, 2017

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Sarah was feeling stuck and lonely in Los Angeles. So, she decided to just drive. In this episode, we'll follow Sarah through a 16-day road trip from LA to New Hampshire. From National Parks to Texan bars and big cities to little country shops, Sarah dances and camps her way across America--and realizes the power of just going for it.

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We used and manipulated sounds from the following freesound.org users: Mzui, Betchkal, Heyim89yearsold and Smithereens. Our intro music is composed by Ryan Jackson.

Ep 9. Colin: Thirst For A New Perspective Apr 25, 2017

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Colin knew he needed a new perspective on the world, so he bought an around-the-world ticket. On one of his adventures, he ran out of water while hiking a mountain—and that's when he started to understand what's actually important. When he returned home, he didn't know what to do with all his "stuff."

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We used and manipulated sounds from the following places: Marc Anderson from wildambience.com, and freesound.org users: Soundbites, Onerosik, Corsica_S, Mings, Parking Sun. Intro music is composed by Ryan Jackson.

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