The secret to having a life of movement is to take the first step. As easy as this sounds, taking the first step can be technical for some people for various reasons. But how difficult can living on purpose be? Desiree is the founder of Route and Align, a community that helps people find their roots and keeps them in alignment with their passion and purpose. She enjoys the freedom of having a life of leisure and living a life of vacation and is intrigued with how she understands herself one bit at a time because traveling would do that to you. If you are in that place in your life where you don't know what your next step would be or you have a feeling of what it should be and are lost on how to take that step and start moving, join the conversation as Desiree takes us through her life of vacation as she fulfills purpose while living out her passion. In this episode, you will learn about the following: (03:18) Route and Align. (04:13) The mindset behind allowing physical and spiritual movement. (07:11) Desiree's perspective on a life of vacay and how she made it work for her. (12:20) Desiree's life is a life of vacation. (19:20) The lessons learned from living a life of vacay. (29:00) How living intentionally works for Desiree. (32:42) How to handle the indecision phase properly. Notable quotes. (08:38) “Anytime you feel like you are trying to do something different and create your blueprint, you need to align yourself with someone else that might have done it.” (13:17) “Self-care is a lifestyle.” (21:37) “Movement is religion, it's a sanctuary and it's medicine.” (23:26) “Regret comes in when you don't do the things that you want to do.” (33:36) “You don't need a lot to make the move, change course, and do something different.” (35:37) “Life is moving anyway, so move with it” Connect with Desiree Instagram/ Facebook: @routeandalign Support the show. Website: https://www.lifesavacay.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifesAVacay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifes_a_vacy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifesavacay/message

Living a life of vacay is more than just touring the world and having vacations. What lessons do you learn from every country and city you visit? And how well do you pass these lessons? Nicole Brewer is a freelance travel writer with 13 years of experience. Originally from Detroit, Nicole has traveled through many countries, creating blog posts about beautiful places and things. She is the founder of I Luv 2 Globe Trot, an author, influencer, and public speaker. Nicole fondly calls herself "a teacher during the day and a writer at night". Join us in this episode as Nicole takes us through life as a travel writer and an English teacher in a foreign country. In this episode, you will learn about: (00:55) Nicole's transit from Detroit to South Korea. (05:45) Nicole's journey to becoming a travel writer. (10:33) The opportunities opened to her as a teacher abroad. (12:02) Nicole's motivation to keep up with what she does. (14:12) How to get started as an English teacher abroad without experience. (16:30) The benefits of teaching abroad (18:25) The challenges involved in having a life of vacation. (22:07) How Nicole met her spouse. (25:00) What the future holds for her. (27:05) Nicole's advice to people looking at traveling and living their dreams. Notable Quotes. (10:45) "One thing about being a teacher and an expert is that you step out in faith." (11:28) "We can create our destiny at the end of the day. I am living beyond the dreams I have for myself before moving abroad." (19:17) "You definitely need to have a thick skin living in different places abroad." (25:32) "The dream is to make the side hustle the full-time job, to be able to travel the world, write, blog, and be an influencer." (28:25) "Do your research, step out in faith and go." Recommended books Order a copy of Nicole's book! "A Guide To Landing An English Teaching Job Abroad" Connect with Nicole Brewer Website/blog: www.iluv2globetrot.com Twitter/Instagram: @ Nicole.iluv2globetrot Facebook: @ I Luv 2 Globe Trot. Support the show. Website: https://www.lifesavacay.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifesAVacay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifes_a_vacy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifesavacay/message

One major challenge faced by people looking at experiencing a life of vacay is indecision. For some, they need to figure out where to go, and for others, they need to learn how to go about planning the trip after deciding on the locations. These problems are valid and have given birth to the rise of experts in this field. Michelle Wedderburn is the founder of Expat Life Mexico and Casa Elm Guest House. She is a travel curator and relocation consultant. She assists people who desire to move to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico and experience the city in its fullness. If you are looking for a way to break through the US and other countries into Mexico, this episode is for you. #Living on purpose #Leisure life #Vacation #Dreams come true #Unconventional career. In this episode, you will learn about: (00:25) Michelle's work description. (02:00) Michelle's reasons for relocating. (03:10) How Afro Expats started. (05:20) How Michelle navigates through owning a business and having a life of freedom. (08:00) Michelle's major motivation. (11:40) The bases that formed Michelle's decision to relocate to San Miguel de Allende. (16:00) How Michelle helps her clients in their decision to move to Mexico. (24:10) How Michelle manages her clients' fears. (29:20)Michelle's advice on relocating. Notable Quotes (04:00) "I really wanted to shine light from a black lens about life in Mexico in a more authentic setting." (05:34) "With every business and being an entrepreneur, you wear multiple hats." (09:25) "One of the goals I have always had is to really shine the light on the rich culture in Mexico." (11:10) "I want anyone interested in leaving the United States and finding another place to be, finding another place to find happiness and peace to be able to find the resources they need." (17:10) "Everyone has a different starting point and different things that they are/looking for." (30:14)" You cannot let someone else tell you your views and visions." Connect with Michelle Website: www.afroexpats.com www.casaelm.com Support the show. Website: https://www.lifesavacay.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifesAVacay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifes_a_vacy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifesavacay/message

Roni Clark is a fifty-one-year-old travel expert who has spent about thirty years exploring the world and narrating her experiences through her blog. She believes in traveling to have the whole experience and not just to take pictures for later. She grew up in a home where vacationing was valued, which made her see traveling as an integral part of life, and she has gone on to make it a lifestyle and a career. She had also spent fifteen years working for American Airlines and had just recently retired. Roni moved across the world to live in Spain and later France, away from her family and loved ones, and can now speak both languages fluently. If you want an insight into what the experiences were like for her, sit tight because it's about to get juicy. #Living on purpose #Leisure life #Vacation #Dreams come true #Unconventional career. What you'll learn in this episode: (01:36) What fascinated her about traveling inspired her to make it a part of her life and career. (05:00) Roni talks about her blog and how and why she started it. (07:31) How she took the initiative from someone and made a plan to move abroad. (13:45) Challenges she encountered when she first moved and how she figured it all out; The language barrier and cultural differences. (22:00) Life after Barcelona and experiencing repatriation. Reverse cultural shock and how it affected her interactions with the people in her community. (34:06) Roni tells us what she does to live life as her authentic self. Notable Quotes: (09:41) "You can sit and listen to people's stories, and it'll open up avenues for you at some opportunities you haven't even thought about." (16:34) "My experiences in Spain made me empathize with people who don't speak English." (17:02) "Not speaking English does not say anything about your mental capacity. It just means you can't speak English." (28:39) "If you move somewhere and finally decide to move back home (wherever home is for you). After you give it a chance and realize it's no longer serving you, find somewhere else... Don't be stuck somewhere because that's where your family is or it's where you grew up." (32:22) "When you can understand someone else's perspective, even if you disagree with them. Just being able to listen and take in the fact that they were raised differently and their circumstances are different. You'll see things differently, and it doesn't make them right or you wrong. It's just a different perspective. This is one of the things that has been instrumental in making me a better person." Get in touch with Roney: Email: [email protected] Facebook: Ronithetravelguru Instagram: Ronithetravelguru Twitter: @Ronitravelguru Check out her blog too and read up on all her stories: Ronitravelguru.com Support the show: Website: https://www.lifesavacay.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifesAVacay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifes_a_vacy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifesavacay/message

Our guest today on the show is Mr. Jesse Rhodes. He lives life on his terms, just like we talk about on this show. He is an avid traveler who works a 9-5 job at Amazon. To top that off, Jesse is a business owner who recently purchased a restaurant in Seattle named POCO in the early months of this year. He is also a conversationalist, a moderator, a keynote speaker, and a personal career coach. He does all these seamlessly, which is why we are speaking to him today, where we will talk about how he's made all these achievements possible and can still live life as a vacay. #Living on purpose #Leisure life #Vacation #Dreams come true #Unconventional career. In this episode, you'll learn about the following: (01:36) How Jesse combines his 9-5, running his restaurant business and traveling. (08:04) Jesse details how he stays committed to his work while multitasking. (13:35) Being flexible and able to pivot when things don't fit the way you envisioned them. (18:27) Talks about his restaurant: how he got it, its make-up, and his plans for the business. (22:44) The reason for acquiring the business even that he spends a lot of time traveling. (27:11) Why he's still keeping his 9-5 job at Amazon despite having all these things going for him? And why the job at Amazon is necessary to fuel his travel lifestyle because they embrace his mobility which is a part of who he is, unlike his previous jobs. (35:21) Three tactical things people should do to be able to keep their 9-5 jobs and also live the life that they desire. Notable Quotes: 1. (02:11) "Having a clear vision, clear plan, clear execution, and bringing others in on the journey helps makes travel and things possible." 2. (08:27) "Every day, I feel gratitude, and I don't take it for granted. And I live like that like every breath is a gift. What I choose to do with it now is so important." 3. (09:10) "We got the how part; it's the why. Where is your purpose?… It makes it easier." Jesse says when explaining how he manages all his endeavors. 4. (36:18) "You don't have to figure out on your own…Read up." 5. (37:16) "Set your intentions loosely, so that you don't feel like you failed if you don't complete it…but make sure it's specific, measurable, actionable and time-bound." He also recommended reading the book, "The Power of Now." Connect with Mr. Rhodes: Business Website: Pocoseattle.com All social media: MisterRhodes Personal website: MrRhodes.net Support the show: By always tuning in for the show. Like and share with friends, and you can also donate to keep things running smoothly. Check us out using the links below: Website: https://www.lifesavacay.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifesAVacay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifes_a_vacy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifesavacay/message

Wendy Wonders is a nurse who has been in practice for over twenty years until the pandemic in 2020, when she decided to live her traveling dream. She had always envisioned a life for herself where she moved from place to place, getting acquainted with the cultures of various people. The pandemic brought that dream alive for her and her partner, and since then, they've moved around a lot, living in different cities and living a vacay life. She currently works as a travel nurse, meaning she can decide when and where she works according to her location. She lives life on her own terms and is location-independent. Wendy also works as a manifestation coach, especially for women and professionals looking for ways to reinvent themselves and properly plan their career paths. #Living on purpose #Leisure life #Vacation #Dreams come true #Unconventional career. What you'll learn in this episode: (01:46) Wendy tells us how she came to be location independent, i.e., not having a permanent residence. (04:10) Explains what being location-independent means to her. (05:40) She talks about how getting a job as a travel nurse works for her. (09:15) Her life as a manifestation coach (11:00) She highlights the downside to living the nomadic lifestyle as she does. (14:10) Astrology and detachment from things. (17:00) Finding stability and the things people say to her in the hopes of swaying her from this lifestyle. (20:28) She explains how living outside the traditional box has helped her. (21:50) She talks a bit about the places she's lived in since she began to travel. (23:50) Lessons she has learned from her experiences. (26:39) Three things have helped her, which she'll say to someone who wants to live a destination-dependent life like herself. Notable Quotes (15:40) "One thing I'll say to people who have the urge to travel and live this lifestyle is probably in your DNA. Really explore that, and make a list of things that are really important to you and things that are not important to you." (18:57) "What people call stability, to me, it's redundancy." (19:15) "Just determine how you wanna travel, what you're willing to give up and what you're willing not to give up, and then go from there." (24:02) "Don't take life for granted and always follow your gut intuition." (25:40) "People are people…Even though we aren't alike, we are in many ways. That's what I've learned." (26:57) "Prepare financially and think of other ways to make money while you're away… Be mentally prepared, educate yourself on the culture there…and be open to living this lifestyle." These are the things she suggested that would help anyone who might want to live a location-independent lifestyle. If you enjoyed this episode, listen to the full podcast, and tune in next time. Like, subscribe, and share with your friends as well. Connect with Wendy: website: Evolutionofwe.net Instagram: evolution_of_we YouTube: Evolution of we Support the show: Website: https://www.lifesavacay.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifesAVacay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifes_a_vacy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifesavacay/message

It's a question that's been asked by many, and today we're joined by La Tonia Taylor, a coach, and therapist, who encourages people to reinvent their lives, including the mind and body. La Tonia especially focuses on women, teaching them about the power of their divine femininity. She's also a public speaker and a presenter who is well-read and traveled. Come along as we have pleasure-filled conversations with her. You wouldn't want to miss it! #Living on purpose #Leisure life #Vacation #Dreams come true #Unconventional career. All we talked about in this episode: (01:13) La Tonia starts by stating where her state of mind is currently. (02:39) What does an orgasmic life mean to her? (03:42) How we create the mindset for an orgasmic life. (06:13) How she has transformed herself into this amazing butterfly that she identifies with. (10:50) How to get to live an orgasmic life when you have to give up a lot of things. (17:07) What you have to do to get to the desired height of your life that you imagined. (23:11) Managing your fixation on what you want something to be rather than what it could be. (29:30) How to overcome the fear that comes with making bigger accomplishments. (34:00) Talks about her life and business leading up to this point. Her fears and what it took to overcome them. (39:07) Her excitement about the orgasmic life that she's living right now. (45:44) Latonia drops a few nuggets that'll facilitate living an orgasmic life. Notable Quotes: (05:07) "Trust that all will be well… That you either grow from this or thrive in this." (06:45) "Every woman has to know why she's caged and why she sings." This is a reference to "Why the caged bird sings" by Maya Angelou. (08:10) "You don't have to have your dreams deferred." (12:40) "When you allow yourself to have small wins, it's easier to trust yourself." (17:06) "In order to get to the desired height that one can imagine you have to be willing to let go of the attachment to it." (24:51) "If you're fixated on it, you get to choose to stay or let it go." (31:02) "Being able to out those fears because when you don't out them, they're basically controlling you." (41:23) "Sometimes we are performing or doing something but not really present. 45:44) Three formulas that will enable you to live an orgasmic life are; "Be-Do-Have." In that order. Connect with Latonia: Website: LatoniaTaylor.com App: Rebirth360 (private membership app where you can start your SHERO journey) Instagram: LatoniaTaylormedia LinkedIn and Facebook: LatoniaTaylortherefcoach Support the show: Make sure to never miss an episode, so you don't get to miss anything. Website: https://www.lifesavacay.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifesAVacay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifes_a_vacy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifesavacay/message

LaTasha Simms is an education expert and a traveler! She loves to see the world. She is the CEO and founder of 3 LLC Consulting Services. Simms started her journey of living the vacay life with her desire to see the world. She had opportunities opened to her after that, and she got moving. She has been to 25 countries and loves being a teacher alongside. One thing I learned from our conversation is "to be specific about your desires." So, if you desire a vacation-filled lifestyle but are worried about making it work, this episode is for you. #leisurelife #lovingonpurpose #vacation #dreamscometrue #unconventional career #lifesavacay  In this episode, you will learn about the following; (03:20) Simms transit to South Korea. (04:45) How Simms created a life of vacay. (07:20) Her experience in Colombia. (10:30) The business of being in the educational sector; how Simms started offering consulting services and helping people create online courses. (13:27) How deciding to live a vacay changed her life's trajectory. (17:00) The dangers of needing to be more specific and clearer about what you want. (21:30) Simm shares her experience living in Ghana. (25:40) How Simms dealt with being safe as a female solo traveling. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifesavacay/message

Are your excuses stopping you from living the life of your dreams? Tomiko Harvey is the definition of "it's not too late to start." She is a travel writer, public speaker, and tourism expert. She is the founder and editor of Passport and Grub, a luxury lifestyle publication for black women. She is also the Vice President of Black Travel Alliance, a nonprofit organization that helps hold travel brands accountable for their lack of diversity. Suppose you love the vacation lifestyle like Tomiko and are looking at exploring the business part while creating an unconventional career off it. Grab a seat. In that case, this conversation is just what you need to listen to. #Living on purpose #Leisure life #Vacation #Dreams come true #Unconventional career. In this episode, you will learn about the following: (02:00) How Tomiko started Passport and Grub. (06:35) Finding the inspiration to live a life of vacation. (14:30) Overcoming fear. (19:00) The importance of black voice advocacy to Tomiko. (22:35) How Tomiko started advocacy for black influencers. (28:11) Tomiko's last words for aspiring travel bloggers. Notable Quotes (05:17) "Traveling for me is different from other travel bloggers because a lot of times, we get into what it appears to be, how you want people to perceive you and your brand as against what you are doing and what's important to you." (07:05) "It took me a long time to realize that I don't have to live the life that society has said I need to live." (08:40) "A life of vacay is about spending quality time with my friends and eating at wonderful restaurants." (09:55) "I am not doing anything that doesn't bring me happiness; that's what a life of vacay means to me." (11:52) "Think about what it is you want and put your attention and focus on the things that you want to create in your life." (12:20) "You have to practice gratitude because if you don't practice gratitude, you can't have more of the things you want, whether monetary or friends. If you are not grateful for the things you have, you can't have a life of ease." (28:46) "As a content creator, we are here to drive traffic. If you are not driving traffic, you are not influencing… learn SEO before you do anything because that will make you stand out in the crowd." Connect with Tomiko Harvey Instagram: @tomiko.harvey Website: www.passportandgrub.com If you are a content creator looking for a community to get connected to jobs, sign up at www.blacktravelalliance.org Support the show Website: https://www.lifesavacay.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LifesAVacay Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifes_a_vacy #LifesAVacay #TravelBlogger #LivingOnPurpose #DoWhatYouLove #WorkandPlay #LeisureLifestyle --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifesavacay/message

Some people just talk about it, and others simply do it! Sheila K Brown represents the latter. A world traveler, business consultant, and internet marketing coach helping aspiring and veteran entrepreneurs build more income streams to enjoy a life of Freedom.  Before dedicating herself full-time to coaching and teaching her students, Sheila Brown worked as a top executive for Fortune 500 companies like Pepsi Cola, Gateway Computers, The Walt Disney Company, and Activision and as a consultant for movie studios & entertainment companies for 18 years. In 2009, she decided to leave corporate America and her Beverly Hills lifestyle behind and pursue her passion for international travel full time. If you want to live the life of your dreams but find yourself stuck, this conversation will be for you. Sheila and I talk about what it takes to manifest the life of your dreams. Let's Get Started... #Travel #Freedom #Inspiration #Manifestation #BlackExpat #BlackTravelMovement #Vacation  --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lifesavacay/message