In this enlightening episode, we're thrilled to welcome Heather Merkel, CPC (Certified Professional Coach), a New York Times featured Travel Lifestyle and Business Coach. Heather, who has transformed her life from being stuck behind a corporate desk for over 25 years, to a full-time traveler exploring 39 countries on six continents, shares her insights on how full-time travel can help women rediscover themselves after divorce. Heather's journey began with a planned six-month career break in 2017, which turned into a lifelong passion and a new career helping others achieve the same freedom. She’s now a TEDx speaker and a best-selling author, inspiring many to embrace a travel lifestyle.
Heather discusses the profound ways full-time travel can facilitate self-discovery and healing after a divorce. She explains what full-time travel truly means and how it can be accessible to women of various ages and income levels. Heather offers practical tips on how to begin thinking about affording a full-time travel lifestyle, emphasizing that living nomadically in today's world brings numerous benefits, such as personal growth, freedom, and a deeper connection with oneself. Tune in to learn from Heather's extensive experience and discover how you, too, can ditch your desk and embark on a journey to find your destiny.
Episode Highlights:
- Full-Time Travel for Self-Discovery: Heather shares how traveling full-time can be a transformative experience, especially for women post-divorce, providing a unique opportunity to rediscover and reinvent themselves.
- Defining Full-Time Travel: Heather clarifies that full-time travel is not limited to any specific age or income level and can be adapted to suit different lifestyles and financial situations.
- Affording Full-Time Travel: Practical advice on how to manage and budget for a full-time travel lifestyle, making it more accessible and sustainable.
- Living Nomadically: Exploring the benefits of a nomadic lifestyle in the modern world, including increased personal freedom, continuous learning, and enriched life experiences.
For more information about Heather Merkel and her travel coaching, visit her at Heather Begins.