A podcast about the adventure of career change, inviting guests to share their unique experiences of starting something completely new. We talk about what led them to making the decision, how things are going, what challenges they have come across, and what they really love about what they do. This podcast aims to share the ups and downs of change, the not knowing, to show the human side of career change and how different people handle it. Guests are encouraged to talk about their worries an ...
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Crazy Family Adventure | Stories about RV Living, Family Travel, and Working from the Road
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Our family of 6 plus our dog sold everything, bought an RV and have been traveling full-time around North America since May 2014. If we aren’t out climbing mountains, hiking to a waterfall or playing at the beach, we are most likely at the local donut shop trying to find the best donuts in the US! We love talking about RV life and the reality of what it means to live in less then 200 sq. feet with a family of 6 and a dog. We are honest and open about the reality that it isn't all a vacation ...
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Jessica Sinclair - I’m definitely someone who has meandered a lot in my career
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Can tarot help with making changes in your life? Jessica says tarot is for anyone who is interested in their personal development, open to something a bit different and just wants to learn more about themselves. This interview is about a meandering career that has led Jessica towards becoming a tarot reader. Her work includes 1:1 readings in person…
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Ranaa Farooq - I couldn’t envisage a way out of where I was
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Are you prepared to sacrifice your life for your job? Ranaa Farooq says that she’s not willing to, despite her fear of judgement the guilt she has felt about leaving the NHS and medicine in general. Ranaa Farooq is an abstract painter and life coach living in Sheffield, who describes the process of painting itself as therapy. In this interview she …
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Andy Mort - The small things are the big things
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Can slowing down enable us to get to where we ultimately want to go more efficiently? ‘Slow Coach’ Andy Mort shares his unique approach to coaching and creating community in this enlightening interview. He tells us that he became a coach accidentally after people had directly approached him about it, prompting him to take up training and blend this…
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Peter Morton - I don’t think I’ve ever really had a map of what I’m going to do
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Does it take a lot of courage to change your career path? Peter Morton thinks it does, and it was his own boss who gave him the nudge to do so! In 2006 he left his job in IT to pursue a career in outdoor education as a freelance instructor. This led on to the creation of RedOakBushcrafts, a family run business in the Peak District. RedOakBushcrafts…
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Jessica Snape-Burns - I love my job so much
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**Please note that during this episode Jess talks about chronic health issues and grief.** How important is support throughout a career change? This is the thread that runs through this interview with Jessica Snape-Burns, who shares her 10-year journey with Amerron Acres - a Community Interest Company (CIC) in Edale that provides a tranquil, safe a…
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Stephen Reid - You can make a video and literally change someone’s life
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In what ways can making videos feel meaningful? This is what Stephen explains at the beginning of his interview while sharing the reasons why he started a YouTube channel. In addition to making YouTube videos, Stephen also uses creative filmmaking to grow brands. He specialises in outdoors/tourism and also covers promos, events, online advertising …
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Louise Earnshaw - I feel like I’ve become more of me again
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What if there’s life outside of a classroom? This is one of the things that Louise Earnshaw kept considering before she made the decision to leave her job as a teacher after 20 years. Dismayed by the pressure and toxic environment, she left teaching in April 2023 to be a freelance outdoor instructor and artist. She says she feels so much happier ma…
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Jen Scotney - I’ve spent way too long paralysed by fear
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What makes you feel energised and alive? Jen Scotney says that she is still finding her way since she stopped working as a human rights lawyer. She feels like she is forging a unique path which is scary, but she has faith that if she does what she enjoys she can’t go wrong. Themes during Jen’s interview include running, burnout, chronic fatigue, be…
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Anna Danby - Whatever path you take in life there will be what ifs and maybes
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Why is it important for humans to reconnect with nature? Anna Danby says it is essential if we ever want to move towards a more sustainable way of being on planet earth and when thinking about our impact on this place that we call home. This ethos has shaped her career from doing a Post Grad course at the University of Edinburgh in ‘Outdoor Environ…
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Sarah Manning-Ball - Listen to what your dreams are telling you
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What have you got to lose? Sarah Manning-Ball asked herself this question before setting up Glorious Grazes and Posh Picnics. In this episode, she tells us her career change story from working in the corporate world to following her dream of opening her own food business. At the end of the interview, Sarah asks a question for you to explore if you …
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Ali Foxon - It opened my eyes to what was missing
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How can the power of observation shift your perspective? In this episode, Ali Foxon shares how sketching outdoors transformed her life, career, and her mental health. She talks about the incredible benefits of sketching nature and making it more accessible, where the idea for green sketching began, what it’s been like to leave previous jobs behind,…
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Andy Darnton - I had no idea what else I wanted to do
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What happens in the space between starting to think about a career change and actually making it happen? In this episode, Andy Darnton shares his story about leaving a career as a commercial lawyer. He talks about the need for change, his concerns about what other people might think, how he started to explore alternative options, why Legal Tech app…
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Stella Bolam - I was scared and excited at the same time
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In this episode, Sarah interviews Stella Bolam, who has switched from a long-term career in communications and writing to join the wonderful world of tree care and science, working in Community Forestry. Stella shares why she began reflecting on what to do with the rest of her career, how she found the courage to explore a new path, and what life h…
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Jon Hyde - I needed a shift so I forced that to happen
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In this episode, Sarah interviews her friend Jon Hyde about his leather goods business based in Sheffield. Prior to this he was a photographer and ran a queer film programme at a cinema in Brighton. Jon shares why he started making leather goods, how earlier aspects of his life and career have played a part in running his business, and what it's be…
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Karen Weir - Somewhere deep in my soul I needed to be somewhere else
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In this episode, Sarah interviews Karen Weir, who changed career from working as a management consultant in London to becoming a running and triathlon coach and personal trainer. Karen shares how running has made a difference to her life, why her approach to work hasn’t changed since she left her job in London, what learning curves she has noted al…
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Rachael Shaw - I’m still struggling with workaholism
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“If I ever feel overwhelmed by the world, I do this thing where I just zoom out.” In this episode, Sarah interviews Rachael Shaw, a self-employed Business Consultant who previously worked in a high level job in the travel industry. Rachael shares the personal experiences that led towards her career change, how working with a coach helped, why runni…
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Simon Maillet - Working full time on your craft is really liberating
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“When it’s your true passion it’s not hard to do it.” In this episode, Sarah interviews Simon Maillet, a French knifemaker in Sheffield. Before taking up his current craft, his background was in urban ecology and landscape design. Simon shares some stories about his bike trip from France to Iran, some insight into the challenges he faces with speak…
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Simon Stokes - State of mind is the most important thing
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“The outdoors is a good analogy for business because you realise you’re capable of more than you think.” In this episode Sarah interviews Simon Stokes, a qualified Mountain Leader & Rock Climbing Instructor for his business Peak Outdoor, based in the Peak District. He changed career from CEO of a fire and security company to the work he does now as…
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Steve Wharton - Storytelling runs through everything that we do
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"Different people work in different ways, but for me, I have to really inhabit that world to get the most out of it." In this episode Sarah interviews Steve Wharton, a Lake District performer, presenter and media producer with a passion for his native Cumbria. Steve put himself forward as a guest on the show to tell us about why he decided to train…
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CFA 11: 2020 Recap and BOOK LAUNCH - Full-Time RVing With Kids: An Insider's Guide to Life On The Road!!
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The PODCAST is back!! After taking a little hiatus from the podcasting world, we're back with a 2020 review as well as an exciting BOOK launch announcement!! 2020 was quite a ride in itself, but it took a toll on our travel plans as well as our podcast. We're back to talk a bit about what we did last year and where we went. Also, we have a BIG anno…
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Charlotte Holroyd - A calling to do something different
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"Having my own business has given me that massive flexibility to reimagine a working day." In this episode, Sarah interviews Charlotte Holroyd, the founder of Creative Wilderness, an ethical branding design agency in Greater Manchester. Charlotte provides intuitive creative design, brand identity, web design and print to independent businesses acro…
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Sam Devito - Being able to think creatively
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“I have so much to learn and so many new friends to make and that’s not something I ever want to stop doing." In this episode, Sarah interviews Sam Devito - photographer, filmmaker and co-owner of Edale General Store. After six weeks of lockdown and losing a lot of pre-booked work, Sam and his partner Laurel were out on a limb and without any real …
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Helen Turton - Life is happening now, live it!
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"Something inside me was saying it's the right time and the right opportunity to move on to something else." In this episode, Sarah interviews "polar girl" Helen Turton - Newland Expeditions manager, specialising in guided ski expeditions. Helen's passion is for taking part and guiding on expeditions, including skiing over Greenland, Svalbard, Icel…
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Gabby Wolstenholme - Being kind is the best way to find work
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"Just try and do your best, whatever it means that day." In this episode, Sarah interviews Gabby Wolstenholme - a filmmaker, theatremaker, musician, collective owner and a director. Her passion lies in creating and this has always been the case for her. She graduated from York St John University in 2020 with a 1st class degree in drama and theatre.…
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Anna Caig Communications - Finding the sweet spot where creativity and marketing meet
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“There’s no better place to think and see the world clearly than on a really good walk with a friend.” Sarah interviews Anna Caig who has worked in communications for 17 years, specialising in media relations, reputation management and strategic marketing campaigns. She has trained media spokespeople to deliver information in the most challenging a…
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Rachel Fletcher - Sometimes things change and you take a different path.
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“I knew if I didn’t do it I’d regret it.” Sarah interviews her friend & previous mentee Rachel Fletcher who has just completed her second year studying an AfN accredited BSc Nutrition, Diet and Lifestyle degree at Sheffield Hallam University. Sarah asks Rachel: What are you feeling really positive about this year? How has your outlook on life chang…
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Panjango - Exciting journeys through the world of work
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"I feel like going on adventures myself has led me to be more adventurous within the business world as well." Sarah interviews her friend Jon Maiden, Co-founder & CEO of Panjango. Sarah asks Jon: Why did you decide to change your career? Have there been any fears that you've pushed yourself to face? What's it like running your own business? How do …
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Her on a Hill - Navigating career change as a Mountain Leader
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"It's about pushing yourself a bit and getting out of your comfort zone and the more you do that, the wider that comfort zone becomes." Sarah interviews her friend and navigation teacher Clare Kelly who started her own women's walking company, Her on a Hill, in Spring 2019. Sarah asks Clare: How has walking impacted your life and career? How do you…
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CFA 10: Insights After 3 Years Living, Working and Traveling Full-time with Kids
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In this episode we share where our head was at after living, working and traveling for 3 years with 4 kids and 2 dogs. It is interesting to see over the 3 years how our perspectives change and how much we have grown as individuals and as a family. Links to blog post we wrote after 3 years on the road: https://www.crazyfamilyadventure.com/3-years-of…
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CFA 9: 2 Years Living In An RV With 4 Kids and 2 Dogs
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In this episode we talk about the 14 things we have learned after being on the road for 2 years with 4 kids and 2 big dogs. Each year that goes by we are learning something different and adjusting more and more into this lifestyle while figuring out what the heck we are doing with our life. We never realized how much this lifestyle would help both …
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CFA 8: Our insights after living 1 year on the road with 4 kids and 2 dogs
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This is the start of a 3 part series of insights on the road. Each year we've been on the road we've learned new things. Over the next 3 podcast episodes, we'll talk about some of the insights we learned after living 1, 2 and 5 years on the road. In this episode, we talk about the insights we learned after living one year on the road including thou…
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CFA 7: 5 years on the road and 4 rigs!
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Is there a perfect rig for full-time family travel? Come hear about each rig we bought, what we customized in it, why we bought it, and what our thoughts are on the perfect rig for full-time family travel. We have since bought a 5th wheel - our 5th rig :) in 6 years on the road. You can read our review now after having the 5th wheel on tips for fin…
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CFA 6: 14 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Traveling Full-time with Your Family
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Today we talk about 14 questions to ask yourself before traveling full-time with your family. These questions will help you figure out if full-time travel is right for you and your family. Take a listen and let us know what you think! Check out our blog post on this: https://www.crazyfamilyadventure.com/14-questions-ask-making-decision-travel-full-…
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CFA 5: Crazy Family Adventure Podcast Reboot!
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We're relaunching our podcast! This week we talk about what we've been up to in 2019 and where we are going for 2020. We also talk about some upcoming podcast episodes!
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CFA 4: What Our Kids Think About Full Time RV Travel
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In this episode, we are going to talk all about what our kids think about full time RV travel. We are going to introduce you to each of our 4 kids and tell you how old they were when we hit the road. We asked each of our kids 4 questions about living on the road and you'll get to hear all of their answers in their own words.…
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CFA 3: How We Downsized From A House To An RV
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In this episode, we are going to talk about how we downsized from a 3,000 sq. ft. house to a 39 ft. motorhome. Then, from a 39 ft. motorhome to a 23 ft. class C! We will tell you how we adjusted from being "the family with Toys "R" Us in their basement" to being the Crazy Family Adventure.
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CFA 2: How We Afford Full Time Family Travel
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This is definitely one of the first questions that people ask us when we tell them about our lifestyle! Today, we will dive into deep details about how we afford full time family travel, including a breakdown of our costs and income on the road.
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CFA 1: How We Became A Full Time Traveling Family
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In this episode, we talk about how we transitioned to a full time traveling family. We also talk about our timeline for transitioning to the full time lifestyle and how we transitioned to remote work. You'll see why freedom is addicting and we will show you how to get more of it!
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