How do you speak to yourself? Is it encouraging or damaging? What action can you take to make it positive? I am beyond blessed to have spoken word poet Stephanie James from Just A Vessell Poetry joining me today. We are getting into why words matter, how your internal dialogue affects your entire wellbeing, how to make a living through your art, and settles life vs nomad life. All of this plus a friendly reminder for all my fellow travelers out there that you may need to hear right now so stay tuned until the very end. Thank you so much for taking the time to hang with me, so buckle up and enjoy my chat with Stephanie James.How do your words influence your life? Does what you say need to change? Let me know by sending me an audio message (please) or shoot me an email over at [email protected]'s episode is being sponsored by the amazing folks over at Tortuga Backpacks which, you know, are my favorite backpacks in the world.Tune In To Learn:

07:20 What Is The Draw Of Poetry

11:10 The Beauty of Bored

12:45 Traveling Brings You Into The Now

17:00 Using Language To Reframe The Narrative

19:10 Sharing Your Art With The World

25:15 Where Passion Meets Purpose

29:25 Take Joy In The Process & Where You Are Right Now

34:15 Adopting A Label & Owning It

36:45 Becoming A Traveler & Taking Risks

41:30 Staying For Security VS Flexibility Freedom

48:20 Creating A Life That You Love, Unapologetically 

51:50 Places You Love & Will Go Back To

55:45 Tips On Connecting With Locals

59:20 Balancing Digital Nomad Life With Creating Community

01:00:20 The Perks & Struggles Of Nomad Life

01:03:40 Making A Living Through Your Art

01:07:00 T-Shirt Project

01:08:30 The Inspiration Behind Just A Vessel

And so much more

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