#49. In this episode, Sam opens up about four pivotal moments in her life where she had to overcome her (major) fear of the unknown. From moving across the country by herself at 20 years old to getting back into the dating world after she swore she'd never trust another guy again to not only solo traveling the US and Europe but also doing it while in a relationship to moving to a brand new city not knowing anyone and basically having to start over, let's just say you can consider Sam an expert in this field. At the end of each story, Sam shares her key takeaways and lessons learned from each experience, leaving you with actionable advice and encouragement when the time comes to overcome the inevitable uncertainties of life.   7:40 - Moving across the country at 20 years old to a place I’ve never been, working a job I’ve never done, knowing no one except the manager who interviewed me 20:23 - Getting back into the dating world after I swore I’d never trust a guy again 28:20 - Solo traveling while in a relationship 41:27 - Moving to a new city post grad, starting your life over & how to make friends 45:00 - The butterfly effect & navigating life transitions   Resources: To connect with Sam Evans, click here. To follow along with Lifestyle Redesigned, click here. Click here to check out our upcoming Chicago events & travel guides for cities around the world. Click here to join our facebook community, For The 20 Somethings.

#48. If you're planning on moving to a new city or just thinking about moving to a new city/needing a change in your life, this episode's for you! Sam responds to listener questions about moving in your twenties by sharing advice and personal anecdotes from her transformative journey of solo traveling and eventually relocating to Chicago post grad. From overcoming the fear of leaving your family and friends to navigating how to make NEW friends to dealing with the uncertainty of the future, Sam's insights provide invaluable guidance for anyone facing the exciting yet daunting prospect of starting fresh in their twenties.  Resources: To connect with Sam Evans, click here. To follow along with Lifestyle Redesigned, click here. Click here to check out our blog, full of travel guides & inspiration. Click here to join our facebook community, For The 20 Somethings.

#47. Throughout this episode, Sam celebrates her birthday by sharing her top 24 lessons she’s learned before turning 24, covering topics from personal growth to relationships to career changes to the unknowns of adulthood. Drawing from her own experiences, she gives candid advice on navigating life in your 20s, including the importance of letting go of control, embracing change, and being present. Sam explores the power of happiness, the impact of travel, and the significance of surrounding yourself with quality friends. Her reflections on friendship, self-confidence, and pursuing new experiences resonate with authenticity, providing you with valuable takeaways for your own journey.    Resources: To connect with Sam Evans, click here. To follow along with Lifestyle Redesigned, click here. Click here to check out our blog, full of travel guides & inspiration. Click here to join our facebook community, For The 20 Somethings.

#46. Throughout this episode, Sam takes you through her recent personal and professional struggles, ultimately revealing how she accidentally stumbled into entrepreneurship and launched her own company. With refreshing transparency, Sam shares her post-grad uncertainties, the challenges of transitioning into adulthood, and the imposter syndrome she faced as she navigated her newfound role as a business owner. From questioning her career path to embracing the uncertainties of her 20s, Sam's story resonates with authenticity and offers listeners a relatable glimpse into the rollercoaster ride of self-discovery. As she unveils the evolution of Lifestyle Redesigned and its shift towards empowering young adults in their 20s, Sam invites listeners to join her on this inspiring journey of growth, resilience, and community building.   Resources: To connect with Sam Evans, click here. To follow along with Lifestyle Redesigned, click here. Click here to check out our blog. Click here to join our facebook community, For The 20 Somethings.

#43. Welcome Emily Cooper, a solo traveling entrepreneur who in 2022, quit her job to travel the world full-time. She went from making $300/month and staying in budget hostels to making $10,000/month and staying in 5 star resorts for free. Across her social media channels, she teaches her audience how she did it and how you can do it too! Throughout this episode, we will be diving into how to start as a travel content creator, the process of working with brands, the lifestyle of a digital nomad, and of course, the endless opportunities to make money while traveling the world. Connect with Emily: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyeatsandexplores/  Resources: https://stan.store/emilyeatsandexplores   Connect with Sam: https://linktr.ee/samevanstravel    Join Our Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifestyleredesignednetwork    Want to share your success story on the podcast? Be our guest: https://omy88sbga4x.typeform.com/to/ngxTuoF8

#42. Welcome Christopher Louis, host of Dating Intelligence podcast, a show that promotes candid conversations about human interaction–from first dates to happily ever afters. Throughout this episode, we will be diving into topics including the importance of maintaining a positive outlook and mindset, how relationships can change overtime especially in your twenties, looking at life from a new perspective, and all of the challenges that come along with it. Connect with Christopher: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fetchsport/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/datingintelligence/ Website: https://dating-intelligence.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcy0KXINyPCf6-lWEzFQTQg    Connect with Sam: https://linktr.ee/samevanstravel    Join Our Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifestyleredesignednetwork    Want to share your success story on the podcast? Be our guest: https://omy88sbga4x.typeform.com/to/ngxTuoF8

#41. Welcome Rachel Firchau, a content marketer, writer, travel consultant, and blogger based in Southern California. Rather than prescribing to the idea that she had to sell all of her things and book a one-way ticket across the globe, she wanted to find out what it meant to live a crazy, passionate, adventure-filled life without having to put her other ambitions on hold. So, after graduating college, she set out to do just that. Throughout this episode, we will be talking about Building a Career That Allows You to Travel, how to maximize your vacation days, the pros and cons of balancing a full time job with travel and everything to expect when committing to workcations. Connect with Rachel: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/racheloffduty/ Website: https://racheloffduty.com/ Resources: https://racheloffduty.com/blog/how-to-ask-for-more-vacation-time/ https://racheloffduty.com/blog/11-actionable-tips-travel-more-this-year-even-if-you-work-full-time/ https://racheloffduty.com/blog/digital-nomad-remote-work-pros-cons/ https://racheloffduty.com/blog/quitting-your-job-to-travel/   Connect with Sam: https://linktr.ee/samevanstravel    Join Our Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifestyleredesignednetwork    Want to share your success story on the podcast? Be our guest: https://omy88sbga4x.typeform.com/to/ngxTuoF8

#40. Welcome Dianni Hall, digital nomad and host of While She’s Away podcast, a show where women share their unique travel adventures and advice in the hopes to inspire you to get out and see the world. Throughout this episode, we will be talking about the benefits of solo travel especially in your twenties, lessons learned along the way, how to plan your first trip, stepping out of your comfort zone, and our most asked question as solo female travelers - how to stay safe and navigate unfamiliar places when traveling alone. Connect with Dianni: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whileshesawaypod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@whileshesaway  Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/while-shes-away/id1516560313    Connect with Sam: https://linktr.ee/samevanstravel    Join Our Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifestyleredesignednetwork    Want to share your success story on the podcast? Be our guest: https://omy88sbga4x.typeform.com/to/ngxTuoF8

#39. Welcome Sahara Rose De Vore, a Wellness Travel Coach and the CEO and Founder of The Travel Coach Network, a place that adds meaning and purpose to travel experiences by recognizing that there is far more to providing a transformative experience than just the cold hard facts of an itinerary. Sahara always wanted to connect travelers with travel experts who could best relate to their needs and travel goals while reshaping how travel was valued and viewed to better our life and wellbeing, and she’s done just that. After traveling to 84 countries solo, all with her own money, and building a business while doing so, you could say she’s definitely an expert in the field. Throughout this episode, we will be talking about what travel coaching actually is, the value travel can bring to your life, overcoming limiting beliefs, especially when it comes to solo travel, what it takes to design your dream lifestyle and why the journey is FAR more important than the destination. Connect with Sahara: Website: https://thetravelcoachnetwork.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sahararosethetravelcoach/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetravelcoachnetwork/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sahara-rose-de-vore-4b8bb394/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaharaRoseTheTravelCoach/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/travelcoachnetwork Podcast: https://anchor.fm/thetravelcoachnetwork Free Beginner's Guide to Travel Coaching: https://thetravelcoachnetwork.mykajabi.com/main-email-series-and-workbook    Connect with Sam: https://linktr.ee/samevanstravel    Join Our Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifestyleredesignednetwork    Want to share your success story on the podcast? Be our guest: https://omy88sbga4x.typeform.com/to/ngxTuoF8

#38. Welcome Mafalda Vidigal, the host of For The Plotcast, a podcast all about saying yes to the things that are probably out of your comfort zone just because it will end up being a great story.   Throughout this episode, we will be sharing all of our “for the plot” moments throughout our travel journeys and how they’ve ended up becoming the best stories we have to tell.    Connect with Mafalda: Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mafaldavidigal/ Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fortheplotcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mafaldavidigal   Connect with Sam: https://linktr.ee/samevanstravel    Join Our Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifestyleredesignednetwork    Want to share your success story on the podcast? Be our guest: https://omy88sbga4x.typeform.com/to/ngxTuoF8

#37. Welcome Gabi Riveros, the founder of Happy Seeker, a travel retreat company that was created to inspire travel as well as living an authentic life full of new experiences and pushing individuals out of their comfort zone.   Throughout this episode, we will be talking about all the different ways you can start traveling (even if you’re on a budget), the importance of prioritizing self-care, not only in your day to day to life but also when you are traveling, understanding that life happens FOR you NOT to you and overall how to create the dream life you’ve always wanted.    Connect with Gabi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabiiriveross/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@happyseeker Website: https://www.happyseeker.net/   Connect with Sam: https://linktr.ee/samevanstravel    Join Our Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifestyleredesignednetwork    Want to share your success story on the podcast? Be our guest: https://omy88sbga4x.typeform.com/to/ngxTuoF8

#36. Welcome Cassie Tucker, co-host of the Marketing Happy Hour Podcast and co-founder of CAMM Media, a content strategy agency based in Tampa, Florida. With almost a decade of experience in social media, marketing, public relations, photography, and consulting, you could say Cassie is an expert at navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, especially at the young age of 27.     Throughout this episode, we will be talking about career confidence, creating a healthy work/life balance, the importance of your personal brand, and all the secrets and ugly truths of entrepreneurship that nobody talks about.   Connect with Cassie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassaundrapalmer/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassiejoytucker/ Podcast: https://www.marketinghappyhr.com/   Connect with Sam: https://linktr.ee/samevanstravel    Join Our Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifestyleredesignednetwork    Want to share your success story on the podcast? Be our guest: https://omy88sbga4x.typeform.com/to/ngxTuoF8

Tune in every week to hear interviews with entrepreneurs & travelers who share their success stories and how they made their dream lives happen.    Visit our website: https://www.lifestyle-redesigned.com/   Join our Private Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifestyleredesignednetwork   Connect with our host: https://linktr.ee/samevanstravel