Episode 253 - How In-Person Experiences Transform Teams and Lives

Welcome back to the Shift with Elena Agar Podcast! In today’s episode, Elena welcomes special guest Amanda Hietter, the founder of Across the Horizon Travel. Together, they explore the power of connection through curated group travel experiences—whether for coaches, teams, ministry leaders, or families. Amanda Hietter shares her inspiring journey from paralegal and busy mom to successful travel entrepreneur, revealing how her lifelong love for adventure fueled the birth of her business.They discuss the transformational effect of bringing people together in real life, the importance of intentional downtime at company retreats, and how meaningful relationships are built outside of the digital world. Listeners will hear fun stories about wild adventures in Costa Rica, Mexico, and Alaska, plus get practical tips on creating connection-rich retreats, corporate events, and family getaways.If you're ready to be inspired to reconnect, prioritize well-being, and maybe even add a new stamp to your passport, this conversation is for you! Tune in to discover how travel—when done with intention—can fuel success, community, and deeper bonds, both in business and life.Connect with Amanda on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-hietter/Book your next experience: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acrossthehorizontravel/services/Follow Elena: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/Website: https://elenaagar.com/Listen on:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shift-with-elena-agar/id1530850914Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UKh6dWcuQwJlmAOqD8wijIf you like this video, please like, subscribe, comment, and share! Your support is extremely valued! #careercoaching #careertips #careerresilience #futureofwork #careerstrategy