58: The Art of Possible with Valerie Bowden

Welcome to another episode of Try Life On! In today’s installment, Maurice sits down with Valerie Bowden, the Founder and CEO of CRDLE (pronounced Cradle). Valerie, much like Maurice, was captivated by the allure of travel and developed a deep affection for Africa, particularly Ethiopia. Her journey began with a three-month volunteer trip to Ethiopia, which quickly transformed into an adventure of a lifetime. She booked a one-way ticket to Cape Town and spent seven months and nine days backpacking from South Africa to Egypt, traversing 13 African countries along the way. During this remarkable journey, Valerie founded CRDLE, an outsourcing firm that allowed her to leverage her skills and embrace a virtual career. Her story exemplifies the "try life on" mentality, demonstrating how a passion for exploration can lead to unexpected and fulfilling career paths. Valerie’s inspiring tale of adventure, resilience, and entrepreneurial spirit is one you won't want to miss! Feeling inspired? Make sure to connect with Valerie and tell her you heard her on Own Your Role! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valeriebowden/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriegbowden/ X: https://twitter.com/valeriebowden?lang=en