If you need some inspiration to make those travel dreams a reality, look no further! We're resharing some of our Transition to Travel episodes this month to help kickstart your plans in 2026. In this series, we interview a guest both before and after their travels (or during if it's long-term), so we can see how it all panned out and how travel has changed them.

Sofia and Teague are a couple who left behind demanding careers, including law and personal training, to travel the world for a year. This conversation gives you a full arc of a transition to travel story, from fear and uncertainty to growth, burnout, perspective shifts, and ultimately redefining what “home” and “work” mean. You’ll hear how they saved money quickly, traveled on a budget, worked abroad, navigated relationship dynamics, and what surprised them most along the way.

What part of your life might be ready for a transition, even if you don’t know exactly what comes next? I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you'll share by sending me an audio message.

Tune In To Learn:

Why the hardest part of long-term travel often happens before you ever leave
How they saved $25K in a year to fund their trip (and what made it possible)
What it actually feels like in the first few weeks on the road, including the uncomfortable parts
How their expectations of travel compared to the reality after a full year abroad
Why working abroad became the key to slowing down and enjoying the experience
What happened when they decided to travel separately for part of the journey
How letting go of identity, jobs, and “normal life” reshaped how they see themselves
The moment they realized travel had changed their relationship in a lasting way
What they didn’t expect about returning home after a year of travel
Why knowing you can always leave again changes how you approach life and work
And more!

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