travel - Moving Along

Ex-Pat in Ecuador Anna Bernstein

By christi.cassidy May 25, 2025EpisodesNo Comments

In this episode of Moving Along, host Christi Cassidy converses with Anna Bernstein about her diverse experiences living in different places worldwide, from Oklahoma to New York, and now residing in Cuenca, Ecuador. Anna shares her journey that led her from being a stockbroker to running a voice consultancy business, and ultimately deciding to move abroad out of financial and, with the election of Donald Trump, personal safety concerns. She discusses the unique experiences acquired through her travels, including cultural adjustments and living frugally. The conversation also emphasizes not fearing change and embracing opportunities for personal growth.

A Happy Move with Devra Jacobs

By christi.cassidy February 17, 2025Episodes

Moving is stressful whether you're headed across town or across the globe. Devra Jacobs, author of A Happy Move, shares stories, insights and practical tips for moving with the U.S. and internationally.

Empowering Advocacy: The Inspiring Journey of Ariana Johnson, Ms. Black Ohio USA

By christi.cassidy January 5, 2025Episodes

Ariana Johnson, Ms. Black Ohio 2025, talks about Black pageantry, the value of her Alpha Kappa Alpha role models, and her journey to becoming a social worker. As aspiring model, Ariana discusses women as progressive changemakers, hair discrimination in the workplace and her advocacy for maternal health.

Behind the Scenes at Lonely Planet: A Chat with Alex Howard

By christi.cassidy June 28, 2024Episodes

Dive into the world of travel with Alex Howard, editorial director of Lonely Planet, the world's #1 bestselling guidebook. Discover offbeat destinations, tips for travel writing and the magic of getting lost.

Traveling with Disabilities – Danny Health Hats Speaks Up

By christi.cassidy June 5, 2024Episodes

Traveling with disabilities is a subject that Danny van Leeuwen knows well. As a nurse and healthcare advocate, he lives with MS and travels the world in his lightweight wheelchair.

Autumn Carolynn – From Cabin Crew to Travel Guru

By christi.cassidy April 6, 2024Episodes

Former flight attendant Autumn Carolynn offers tips and travel insights as she recounts some favorite travel destinations, a harrowing night on the streets of Budapest, and her journey to becoming a professional travel photographer and author of the book Traveling in Wonder.

Backpacker to Entrepreneur: Carlton Klein’s Journey to Lost Canyon Imports

By christi.cassidy March 19, 2024Episodes

From the borders of the civil war in Burma to working with the desert nomads of Colombia, Carlton Klein was searching for his place in the world, and found it, embracing his love of travel, adventure and culture. From backpacker to entrepreneur, he takes us on his journey to creating a business that honors the crafts of the artisans he met along the way during his solo travels to South America, India and Asia.

G’sta—How the Hip Hop Musician Survived and Thrives, Collaborates in Life and Music with Corporate Savvy and a Brand Vision for His Future

By christi.cassidy February 28, 2024Episodes

Hip hop musician, producer and studio owner G’sta, the New Orleans music legend, sifts through the layers of his life and music, culminating in how he builds his own success in Las Vegas with collaboration, corporate savvy and a new brand vision for his future self.

Embrace the Bumps with Pat Wetzel

By christi.cassidy December 7, 2023Episodes

Pat Wetzel is the host and creator of Bump in the Road podcast and author of the new book by the same name. Having faced down cancer, divorce and business betrayal, Pat talks about finding resilience on life’s tumultuous roads, the exuberance of soaring in her sailplane, what meditation provided and finding joy in all of it.

Time for One More Adventure – Debby Mayer

By christi.cassidy October 31, 2021Episodes

Why would a successful author and speaker decide to pack up and move 3,000 miles west from the Hudson Valley to San Diego? Perhaps there was "time for one more adventure," with a willing former show dog as a constant companion.