EPISODE · Oct 20, 2025 · 28 MIN
Conventional Meets Unconventional featuring Nikki Shadwick
from The Global Girlfriend · host theglobalgirlfriend
Can you have a full-time career, a marriage, a mortgage, and still see the world? In this episode, Morgan and Brianna sit down with Morgan’s childhood friend, Nikki, a nurse anesthetist who’s proving that “normal” doesn’t have to mean ordinary.On paper, Nikki’s life checks every conventional box: a successful career in healthcare, a stable marriage, and roots planted at home. But behind the scenes? In the last year alone she has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, wandered through Bali and Australia, and is gearing up to hike Patagonia, all while holding down a demanding job in medicine.Together, we explore:How Nikki designed a life that blends responsibility with freedomThe mindset shifts and planning that make travel possibleWhat it’s like to balance marriage, shift work, and a passport full of stampsPractical tips for anyone who feels “stuck” in routine but craves adventureThis episode is for the dreamers with day jobs, the ones who want to keep their roots and grow their wings.To follow Nikki's incredible adventures, follow her on instagram: @nikki.shadwick Connect with The Global Girlfriend here: Insta: @theglobalgirlfriend @makinitwithmomo @brianna.wanders www.theglobalgirlfriend.com
What this episode covers
Can you have a full-time career, a marriage, a mortgage, and still see the world? In this episode, Morgan and Brianna sit down with Morgan’s childhood friend, Nikki, a nurse anesthetist who’s proving that “normal” doesn’t have to mean ordinary.On paper, Nikki’s life checks every conventional box: a successful career in healthcare, a stable marriage, and roots planted at home. But behind the scenes? In the last year alone she has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, wandered through Bali and Australia, and is gearing up to hike Patagonia, all while holding down a demanding job in medicine.Together, we explore:How Nikki designed a life that blends responsibility with freedomThe mindset shifts and planning that make travel possibleWhat it’s like to balance marriage, shift work, and a passport full of stampsPractical tips for anyone who feels “stuck” in routine but craves adventureThis episode is for the dreamers with day jobs, the ones who want to keep their roots and grow their wings.To follow Nikki's incredible adventures, follow her on instagram: @nikki.shadwick Connect with The Global Girlfriend here: Insta: @theglobalgirlfriend @makinitwithmomo @brianna.wanders www.theglobalgirlfriend.com
NOW PLAYING
Conventional Meets Unconventional featuring Nikki Shadwick
No transcript for this episode yet
Similar Episodes
Mar 26, 2026 ·1m
Mar 19, 2026 ·34m
Feb 18, 2026 ·11m
Feb 11, 2026 ·45m