All Who Wander with Anne Taylor Hartzell

Anne Taylor Hartzell
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All Who Wander is a podcast about choosing adventure over fear and taking the next brave step, even when the path is not clear. If your life is changing and you’re asking, “What’s next for me?” this show is for you. Hosted by Anne Taylor Hartzell, author of All Who Wander: A Guide to Finding Your Path in Seasons of Change and creator of the five-step Choose Adventure Mindset™, the show brings you honest conversations with leaders, founders, and creatives building what comes next. This season spotlights women in the middle of it: reinventing careers, growing businesses, navigating empty nests, making difficult decisions, and learning to trust themselves through change. Each episode will help you listen to the nudge, move through fear, and take your next brave step.

  1. Sep 23

    The Power of “Yes, And” When Life Happens | Dr. Rachel Goldman PhD and Anne Taylor Hartzell

    In improv, “Yes, and” is the simple rule that keeps the story moving. It can help us keep moving when life happens, too. Dr. Rachel Goldman PhD, clinical psychologist, NYU professor, mom, and author of When Life Happens, joins Anne to share how flexible thinking has shaped her life and career. Rachel began college studying dance science, but witnessing young women struggle with disordered eating changed the direction of her studies. She earned her PhD in clinical psychology and later left her hospital career to build a clinical practice that gave her greater flexibility as she started her family. Along the way, Rachel grew a platform that has led to opportunities with Oprah, The Mel Robbins Podcast, and national broadcasts and on stages as a trusted mental health expert. Rachel teaches you how to use the power of “Yes, and,” build a resilience toolkit before you need it, and make choices that fit the life you are living now. She also reminds us that choosing adventure can be as simple as putting on your running shoes or having an impromptu dance party in the kitchen. Follow Dr. Rachel Goldman at @drrachelnyc and learn more about When Life Happens at whenlifehappensbook.com.   A quick note: This conversation is for education and inspiration and isn’t a substitute for therapy, psychological care, or medical advice. If you need support, please reach out to a qualified healthcare professional. 📖 Get the book:All Who Wander: A Guide to Finding Your Path in Seasons of Change 🎤 Book Anne to speak at your next event: annetaylorhartzell.com/speaking 💌 Join me over on Substack for The Second Half of the Trip Enjoying All Who Wander? A rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other women building their next chapter find the show. Connect with Anne: Website: annetaylorhartzell.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annetaylorhartzell Instagram: @annetaylorhartzell

  2. Sep 16

    Staying True to Yourself | Nikki Vargas and Anne Taylor Hartzell

    The bravest step may be the one that brings you back to yourself. Nikki Vargas, bestselling author of Call You When I Land and Associate Editorial Director at Travel + Leisure, shares how staying true to herself has shaped her travel adventures, career, and biggest life decisions. Nikki takes us from her early days in advertising to traveling the world and building a career as a writer and editor. She also shares how making a difficult decision gave her the biggest gift, the importance of community, and how travel can transform who we are and how we see the world. If you have ever wondered whether the life you are building still feels like your own and how to adjust course, this conversation is for you. Follow Nikki on Instagram at @niknakvargas and learn more at nikkivargas.com. 📖 Get the book:All Who Wander: A Guide to Finding Your Path in Seasons of Change 🎤 Book Anne to speak at your next event: annetaylorhartzell.com/speaking 💌 Join me over on Substack for The Second Half of the Trip Enjoying All Who Wander? A rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other women building their next chapter find the show. Connect with Anne: Website: annetaylorhartzell.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annetaylorhartzell Instagram: @annetaylorhartzell

  3. Sep 9

    You’re More Ready Than You Think | Sharon Macey and Anne Taylor Hartzell

    After a successful career in advertising in New York City and then nearly 20 years as a full time stay-at-home mom, Sharon began asking what she wanted her next chapter to look like after her kids grew up. That question led her to rediscover her passion for dance and create a podcast platform dedicated to moms building their next chapters. In this conversation, we talk about why you may never feel fully ready, the hidden résumé every mother carries from raising a family, and how small steps can help you begin before you have the entire plan. In this episode: Recognizing the valuable skills motherhood gives youWhy an empty nest does not mean an empty purposeTaking small steps before you feel readyListening to the nudges that keep calling youRediscovering the passions and ambitions you set aside If you are wondering what comes next, or questioning whether you have what it takes, this conversation is for you. Follow Sharon and Mom To MORE® on Instagram at @momtomore and learn more at momtomore.com. 📖 Get the book:All Who Wander: A Guide to Finding Your Path in Seasons of Change 🎤 Book Anne to speak at your next event: annetaylorhartzell.com/speaking 💌 Join me over on Substack for The Second Half of the Trip Enjoying All Who Wander? A rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other women building their next chapter find the show. Connect with Anne: Website: annetaylorhartzell.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annetaylorhartzell Instagram: @annetaylorhartzell

  4. 09/08/2025

    Adventure is for Everyone: Shannon Stowell CEO of the Adventure Travel Trade Association

    Shannon Stowell, CEO of the Adventure Travel Trade Association, helps us define “adventure,” shares how he found his way to the travel industry, and reflects on why getting support early in his CEO journey 21 years ago helped him grow into the role. Episode takeaways Adventure is personal and possible at any risk level. Leading with your values attracts the right people, partners, and opportunities. About the Adventure Travel Trade Association Established in 1990, the Adventure Travel Trade Association is the largest global network of adventure travel leaders. The community is made up of ~30,000 individual guides, tour operators, lodges, travel advisors, tourism boards, destination marketing and management organizations, outdoor educators, gear companies and travel media who share a belief and commitment to sustainable tourism. The connections and creativity of this vibrant community come together both virtually and in person to create and deliver the solutions that propel our businesses and our communities toward a responsible and profitable future. If you are in the travel industry, there is still time to join the ATTA community in Puerto Natales, Chile for Adventure Travel World Summit 2025. Here's the link to learn more.  📖 Get the book:All Who Wander: A Guide to Finding Your Path in Seasons of Change 🎤 Book Anne to speak at your next event: annetaylorhartzell.com/speaking 💌 Join me over on Substack for The Second Half of the Trip Enjoying All Who Wander? A rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other women building their next chapter find the show. Connect with Anne: Website: annetaylorhartzell.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annetaylorhartzell Instagram: @annetaylorhartzell

  5. 06/12/2025

    Beyond the Boardroom: Erik Blachford on Adventure, Change, and Resilience

    Episode 2: Beyond the Boardroom – Erik Blachford on Adventure, Change, and Resilience In this episode, I sit down with Erik Blachford—early Expedia founder and CEO, board member, advisor and investor to talk about navigating change, taking risks, and getting outside your comfort zone. Erik shares stories from the early days of building Expedia, his passion for building ventures and outdoor adventures, and his passion for helping leaders and the moment he got a quiet nudge to make a pivot in his career that changed everything.  One of my favorite takeaways? “Have all the plans you want—but know they’re written in sand. Don’t get upset when the tide comes in.” If you’re in a season of uncertainty, this conversation is a reminder to stay curious, stay connected, and be patient with the process, especially in difficult times. Erik Blachford has led companies through M&A, sat on public and venture-backed boards like Zillow, Peloton, Hipcamp and Glassdoor, and invested in startups across travel, marketplaces, and consumer tech and helps leaders, early-stage founders, think through go-to-market, scale, and staying focused under pressure. 📖 Get the book:All Who Wander: A Guide to Finding Your Path in Seasons of Change 🎤 Book Anne to speak at your next event: annetaylorhartzell.com/speaking 💌 Join me over on Substack for The Second Half of the Trip Enjoying All Who Wander? A rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other women building their next chapter find the show. Connect with Anne: Website: annetaylorhartzell.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annetaylorhartzell Instagram: @annetaylorhartzell

  6. 06/03/2025

    Choose Adventure: The Heart Behind My New All Who Wander Book

    The book is here! 🎉 In this special episode of All Who Wander, journalist Kavita Varma White interviews Anne to share the story behind the book launch of All Who Wander: A Guide for Finding Your Path in Seasons of Change and what it really means to choose adventure, especially when life feels uncertain.  Whether you’re starting out, starting over, or somewhere in the messy middle, this is your invitation to choose adventure over fear.  🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. 📖 Grab your copy of All Who Wander on Amazon or Barnes & Noble online. #AllWhoWanderBook #ChooseAdventure #PodcastLaunch #NewEpisode 📖 Get the book:All Who Wander: A Guide to Finding Your Path in Seasons of Change 🎤 Book Anne to speak at your next event: annetaylorhartzell.com/speaking 💌 Join me over on Substack for The Second Half of the Trip Enjoying All Who Wander? A rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other women building their next chapter find the show. Connect with Anne: Website: annetaylorhartzell.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annetaylorhartzell Instagram: @annetaylorhartzell

  7. 07/11/2024

    Mickela + The Power of Dance

    Four-time Emmy® Award-winning host Mickela Mallozzi, creator of Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi shares how dancing with locals around the world became a powerful way to build community, celebrate culture, and connect across borders. Season 7 of her PBS series premiered on May 1, 2025, and continues to explore the beauty of diversity, the importance of equity, and the power of inclusion through dance . You won’t want to miss this inspiring conversation. 📖 Get the book:All Who Wander: A Guide to Finding Your Path in Seasons of Change 🎤 Book Anne to speak at your next event: annetaylorhartzell.com/speaking 💌 Join me over on Substack for The Second Half of the Trip Enjoying All Who Wander? A rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other women building their next chapter find the show. Connect with Anne: Website: annetaylorhartzell.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annetaylorhartzell Instagram: @annetaylorhartzell

  8. 07/04/2024

    Robert + Staying Curious

    Follow @reidontravel Robert Reid on LinkedIn In this episode #36, Robert shares insightful stories from his extensive travel career, including quirky adventures like counting mustaches in Russia and playing the clarinet in St. Lucia. The discussion dives deep into the evolution of his career, his unexpected return to Oklahoma to support family, and the how his is natural curiosity and calculated risks have led him to incredible destinations and a sense of place around the world.  Robert also reflects on the lessons learned about navigating career transitions, maintaining work-life balance, and importance of pursuing creative projects. The conversation emphasizes the value of passion, the joy of travel as play, and the importance of staying open to new ideas and experiences. 02:29 Robert's Current Day Job and Life in Portland 03:45 Journey Through Robert's Career 06:56 Transition to Video and National Geographic 08:16 Return to Oklahoma and PBS Role 11:33 Navigating Career and Personal Life 16:29 Taking Calculated Risks 20:18 The Challenges of Being a Travel Writer 21:55 The Importance of Shared Experiences 22:41 Robert's Advice to His Younger Self 23:31 The Mustache Ticker Experiment 24:34 Travel as Play and Creativity 28:53 One of Robert's Favorite Travel Moments   📖 Get the book:All Who Wander: A Guide to Finding Your Path in Seasons of Change 🎤 Book Anne to speak at your next event: annetaylorhartzell.com/speaking 💌 Join me over on Substack for The Second Half of the Trip Enjoying All Who Wander? A rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify helps other women building their next chapter find the show. Connect with Anne: Website: annetaylorhartzell.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annetaylorhartzell Instagram: @annetaylorhartzell

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All Who Wander is a podcast about choosing adventure over fear and taking the next brave step, even when the path is not clear. If your life is changing and you’re asking, “What’s next for me?” this show is for you. Hosted by Anne Taylor Hartzell, author of All Who Wander: A Guide to Finding Your Path in Seasons of Change and creator of the five-step Choose Adventure Mindset™, the show brings you honest conversations with leaders, founders, and creatives building what comes next. This season spotlights women in the middle of it: reinventing careers, growing businesses, navigating empty nests, making difficult decisions, and learning to trust themselves through change. Each episode will help you listen to the nudge, move through fear, and take your next brave step.

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