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Ordinary Sherpa: Family Adventure Coaching and Design Heidi Dusek
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After exploring the world and embracing adventure often in my teens and twenties, I realized the shift to motherhood and a professional career was threatening the amount of adventure that showed up in my life. I responded by reframing the destination to a journey. In designing a life of adventure we nurtured the creation of new experiences, challenged the status quo, and tested our risk tolerance. 10 years and 3 children later, these intentional family adventures were far greater than any destination. These simple and authentic adventure experiences had a noticeable impact on every member in the family. Adventure is an ingredient in our lives that allows everyone to connect deeper and show up as their authentic selves.
The quest for the summit requires support from a tribe of helpers, a noble force of goodness and strength known as Sherpas. They push each person toward their summit and celebrate peaks and pits together. This mighty crew of listeners and the community we are forming online are the ordinary everyday people who support families connecting and experiencing authentic adventures together. We are Ordinary Sherpa, a podcast designed to share learning and create community to inspire families to experience joy and connection together through adventure.
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134 | Lessons from 466 days of Travel
In this episode, we explore our family's transformative journey of 466 days of travel and the lessons we learned along the way. Discover how our gap year experience reshaped our outlook on life and home. Tune in to hear about cultivating a home filled with adventure, self-directed learning, and the joys of living with less while gaining more.
Website for this episode: https://ordinarysherpa.com/134
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133 | International Teaching Lifestyle Decisions with Kids (Christine & David)
Our guests today are parents we met at a playground in Alaska. Our lives intersect through many similar interests and after a 2+ hour parking lot conversation, some time together geocaching, a beach day with swimmers itch and swapping favorite RV stories I decided it would be great to continue the conversation on the podcast. Christine and David vistit their Alaska roots each summer but align with International Teaching community. With previous placements in Jamaica, China and Guatemala and the unique decisions and lessons that accompanied each stage. Join us as we talk through how they navigate us through their adventurous lifestyle at various stages of life with kids.
Show Notes for this episode: https://ordinarysherpa.com/133
Downloadable Joy Audit: https://ordinarysherpa.podia.com/joy-audit-tracking-form
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132 | Finding Home through RVing with Joshua Sheehan of RV Gear and Far
In true RV fashion, this loop has not been unscathed from RV fixes. As we field more and more inquiries about RV life, one area that comes up are in the technical aspects of RV ownership. In our transition to RV life, my husband went from being a high school tech ed teacher (IE shop classes) to becoming a certified RV technician. If you or someone you know is interested in RVing or looking for resources when it comes to owning an RV and the maintenance required, Brent (my husband) is a handy resource to have. His Downloadable RV Inspection Form is a helpful starting point to buying and maintaining an RV for your family adventures.
Another fantastic resource is our guest today. We met through the RV Entrepreneur podcast and later met in person at the RV Entrepreneur Roundtable. He is a full-time RVer, a proud father and husband, and a total RV junkie. He is the master of practical tips and unique perspectives while RVing, from awesome gear reviews to exciting DIY projects and lots of tips in between on his channel. We’ll talk through his own RV journey, the process for making RV decisions and approaches establishing an RV lifestyle with a family, even if just for weekend adventures. He is a skilled storyteller, a gear guru, and a master in creating community and organizing in-person events evidenced by his recent RV Content Creators Meet up at the Tampa RV Show.
Show Notes for this episode: https://ordinarysherpa.com/132
For those interested in RV adventures, use this downloadable inspection form to save time, catch potential issues early, and enjoy peace of mind on your travels. If you are looking to learn more about RV gear, tips and hacks check out Joshua’s channel or follow him at any of the links below.
To Follow Josh Sheehan and his RV Gear and adventures
Website: https://rvgearandfar.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@rvgearandfar
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rvgearandfar/
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131 | Grace Periods and Embracing the Power of Pause
In the fast-paced world, where every moment seems to be driven by deadlines, notifications, and the relentless pursuit of productivity, there's a quiet revolution taking place—one that involves the deliberate act of hitting pause. II have hit pause several times on the podcast this year. In spite of a underlying sense of guilt, I dug deeper into the transformative power of intentionally taking breaks, as experienced by someone who decided to embrace the "Power of Pause" in a year like no other during our family gap year.
I recognize I am publishing this episode while steeped in the emerging fresh slate of a New Year and the declaration of new goals and intentions. It was on purpose, hopefully it will remind you to stop, take a deep breath and notice - even if for a few minutes. Give yourself a grace period to regroup after the holiday season. If you’d like to consider how you might be intention and explore collective pause with your partner or family members, the joy audit downloadable form (downloadable form) can be a helpful tool to consider the spikes of joy you have experienced this year to set you on a path to support designing your life to include intentional pauses. If you need a Sherpa, schedule a coaching discovery session (email me to schedule) and we can talk it out.
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130 | Better than Average Podcasting with Jonathan Mendonsa from Choose FI
Podcasting is a medium that has allowed me to 10x my network, have meaningful conversations with people I wouldn't otherwise have access to, elevate the stories rarely shared in the industry, and establish my voice and share my story. It wasn't until working with a few podcast coaching clients that I realized that while there is more happening behind the scenes, it doesn't mean everything has to be official there for me to share this episode.
Show Notes:
If you do have a podcast or are interested in starting one the link to schedule a podcast coaching call or podcasting resources to help you take advance your podcast are available at my podcasting resource page
Prior to discovering the financial independence/ early retirement movement, Jonathan Mendonsa followed the “normal path,” which ultimately led him to graduate pharmacy school at the age of 28 with $168,000 in student loans. He has since clawed his way out of debt and is aggressively pursuing financial independence. He is passionate about the pursuit of financial independence and its power to change lives. He was the co-founder of Choose FI podcast, and the Founder of Talent Stacker, a dad of two young kids, techie, podcast guru, and inspiration behind Ordinary Sherpa taking action and bringing this podcast to life.
Resources Mention in this episode
Choose FI podcast
Podcast Coaching Call
How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big (Affiliate Link)
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129 | 10 Simple Ways to Infuse Adventure into your Life
The basis of our gap year is the foundation of simple and inexpensive adventures we do as a family. Within this episode, you'll discover 10 curated simple adventures that can be embarked upon with ease. From hidden trails to local landmarks, from unique flavors to thrilling challenges, each adventure is designed to ignite your family's imagination and create lasting memories. I know this because over the past 10 months (and quite honestly past 5 years) our bustling family of five has tested these simple adventures.
Why simple adventures, you may wonder? Well, they are the perfect remedy for our busy modern lives. These bite-sized escapades offer a wonderful opportunity to escape the ordinary, to bond as a family, and to uncover the magic that lies within the seemingly mundane. They allow us to see the world through fresh eyes, appreciating the beauty in every detail and cherishing the moments shared with loved ones.
Simple Adventures, I’ve learned, are the key to unlocking the magic of everyday life. Simple Adventure brainstorming led to joy audits, which eventually led to a career break and family gap year traveling North America in an RV. From exploring nearby trails to visiting local museums, trying new activities and uncovering hidden gems in our own region. Simple Adventures infuse joy and wonder in our everyday lives.
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Show Notes: Ordinarysherpa.com/129
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Customer Reviews
Intuitive Podcast
In this podcast on podcasting inspiration and coaching, Heidi Dusek provides a refreshing look into the world of personal finance, embracing failure, and building a supportive community. The episode features a compelling discussion with a guest who transitioned from being a pharmacist to a podcast host, emphasizing the relatability of financial independence stories. The speakers delve into the importance of taking risks in life, quickly learning from failures, and making transformative paradigm shifts. The exploration of finding and building a tribe in various niches adds depth, with insights on networking and the value of immersing oneself in a community of unorthodox thinkers. The podcasting basics segment offers practical advice on low-cost entry into podcasting, debunking myths and providing valuable insights from Speaker 2's own successful podcasting journey. Overall, this podcast stands out for its relatability, authenticity, and actionable advice, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in personal growth, financial independence, and the world of podcasting.
Great Podcast!
I really enjoyed listening to this podcast episode "Adventures in Entrepreneurship with Brad Barrett from Choose FI". Brad Barrett shared some insightful tips and stories about his journey as an entrepreneur and how he achieved financial independence. I liked how he was honest, humble, and passionate about his work and his mission to help others. I learned a lot from this episode, and I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in entrepreneurship or personal finance.