In this special Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson invites you to dive into a powerful conversation about the importance of women supporting women and it's positive impact on the world.

Inspired by her recent discussion with Hot Flashes & Boarding Passes creator, Stacey Birch—who started her business because she didn’t see midlife women represented online (Episode #109) —Kim reflects on why female empowerment and collaboration are essential to creating lasting peace.

Imagine a world where women lift each other up, break down barriers, and create new opportunities together.

Kim explores how women working together isn’t just empowering; it’s the medicine the world needs. When we support one another, we rise together, and that collective strength has the power to heal and transform lives across the globe.

In this episode, you’ll hear why empowering other women isn’t just a nice idea—it’s a crucial step toward building a better future.

Whether you’re looking to build community, find your voice, or make a meaningful impact, this conversation will inspire you to take action and support the women around you.

Join Kim as she shares her insights on how, together, we can create a more peaceful, united world. Tune in, be inspired, and be part of the change!

If you liked this episode, try these next:
The Ripple Effect: How Women Travelers Spark Positive Change #70
The Art of Solo Travel: Navigating the World as a Full-Time Content Creator #49

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Ever dreamed of packing up and starting fresh somewhere new? Stacey Birch did just that at 50, and her story will inspire you to take the leap, too.

Stacey is the dynamic force behind Hot Flashes & Boarding Passes. Once a career bartender who lost her job during lockdown in Canada, she decided to rewrite her life story.

She packed her bags and moved to Tulum, Mexico, where she turned her love for puppies, margaritas, and Instagram into a thriving social media business. In this episode, she shares what it was like to start over in a new country and the surprising twists that led to her success.

One of Stacey’s game-changers was winning a social media bootcamp, which gave her the tools to build a powerful online presence. Now, her thriving business allows her to explore the world on her own terms.

Stacey’s story is all about showing up authentically, both in life and on social media, and encouraging other women to do the same.

If you’re a midlife woman dreaming of travel, adventure, and a fresh start, Stacey’s journey will inspire you to take a chance on yourself, design the life of your dreams, and support others along the way.

TOPICS DISCUSSED:

• Volunteering at dog rescue facilities in Mexico
• Adjusting to being bad at something as an adult
• Overcoming fear and putting yourself out there
• Show who you are, not just the place you're visiting - especially if you're midlife!

RESOURCES:
Connect with Stacey: Website, Instagram

⚡ROUND BOOK: Wander Woman by Beth Santos

EPISODE DETAILS:
06:55 - The hardest part about starting something in midlife

13:51 - When trying to grow your social media.

16:15 - Follow people who are older than you who are doing what you want to do,

18:30 - Get yourself into the rooms of people doing what you want to do.

26:05 - Done is better than perfect.

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In this week's Travel Talk episode, host Kim Anderson gets real about the struggles that can come with pursuing your dream life. Inspired by her conversation with travel creator Alika Barnsley (Episode #107), Kim reflects on the reality that even when you’re living your dream, it’s not always easy.

She opens up about facing challenging moments, feeling overwhelmed, and what it's like in the thick of it.

You know those moments. The ones where you question everything and wonder if maybe you should just give up and get a regular job.

But through it all, it's a reminder that you can’t appreciate the magic of your dream life without facing a few storms along the way.

This episode isn’t just about travel; it’s about the emotional journey of staying true to your dreams, even when the road gets tough.

If you’ve ever doubted yourself or felt like giving up, this conversation will remind you to keep believing in the vision you hold for your life. You’ve got this.

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