Rachel Rudwall (aka RachelRoams) shares her story of growing up in the Midwest to becoming a successful travel TV producer and host and adventuring across the globe. Today we explore her journey, including the exact steps she took to create the career in media that would enable her to pursue her dream of exploring the world. In this conversation, Jackie and Rachel discuss navigating career choices, learning from mentors, embracing your authentic self, chasing what scares you, and aligning with your unique dreams and purpose. Rachel’s story is an inspiring example of doing the hard work and taking risks to break the glass ceiling, building the travel career of her dreams and living a wildly full life during this beautiful existence.

Takeaways

- Self-selection can limit potential; it's important to take risks.

- Mentorship plays a crucial role in personal and professional growth.

- Hard work and curiosity are essential for success in any field.

- Investing in yourself is crucial for growth.

- Only you can be the unique version of yourself.

- Every detour teaches valuable lessons.

- Asking questions opens doors to opportunities.

- Aligning with your purpose leads to fulfillment.

- Embrace what scares you as a path to growth.

- Find and follow Rachel at RachelRoams.com and @rachelroams

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