Playing Life's Game: Taking Risks and Finding Joy with Anna

Topics: Personal Development, Mindset, Motivation, Entrepreneurship, Main Character Energy, Self-Discovery, Happiness, Overcoming Fear, Fun, happiness, Life Transformation In this episode of 'Life is a Game,' host Alexandra Nicole Stone converses with Anna VanAgtmael, founder of Wandering Roots, who shares her journey from a corporate position to hosting global retreats. Anna reflects on the inspiration from her grandfather's risk-taking in games, which influenced her perspective on life and entrepreneurship. Alexandra brings light to the importance of taking risks, anchoring on her love for storytelling and connection through her podcast journey, especially inspired by the game, Skyrim. Throughout the episode, they discuss the transformative power of self-discovery, life changes triggered by burnout or personal trauma, and the significance of taking control of one's destiny. They emphasize the importance of not waiting till life is overwhelming to make significant changes and how critical it is to find joy and maintain a playful attitude in life. Anna shares insights on creating retreats that offer women a chance to rejuvenate and reconnect, advocating for a balanced life approach and recognizing when to pivot and change course in alignment with inner joy and satisfaction.00:00 Introduction: The Breaking Point00:17 Welcome to 'Life is a Game'00:39 Meet Anna van Act Mail00:56 Lessons from Grandpa: Taking Risks02:35 The Inspiration Behind the Podcast04:22 Anna's Journey to Entrepreneurship07:48 The Struggles and Rewards of Entrepreneurship12:20 Balancing Passion and Practicality16:21 Navigating the Emotional Journey20:45 Embracing Life's Side Quests21:36 The Evolution of Work and Personal Growth23:18 Navigating Uncertainty in Entrepreneurship24:52 Aligning Work with Personal Fulfillment26:32 The Joy of Creating and Connecting32:58 The Importance of Self-Care and Retreats36:42 Living Life Like a Game38:21 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Failure40:07 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationAbout Anne Anna VanAgtmaelAnna VanAgtmael is the founder of Wandering Roots. She hosts adventure retreats for women all over the world and helps entrepreneurs plan and host their own profitable retreats.//LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-vanagtmael-214973b/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourwanderingroots/ Website: https://www.yourwanderingroots.com/ Additional Resources:Follow Alexandra to keep up on the latest news about Life is the Game.Follow Me on Social Media for more video contentLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-nicole-stone-448580157/Social media: @alexandranicolestone & @lifeisthegame.podcastWebsite: https://www.alexandranicolestone.com/ More of “Life is the Game”If Alexandra's story resonated with you or sparked curiosity, we invite you to share this episode with someone who might benefit from hearing it. Don't forget to subscribe to "Life is the Game" for more inspiring content that challenges you to become the main character of your own Life. Ready to take the next step in your journey? Ask yourself, "What would I do if my Life was a game?" Then, take that leap and see where it leads you. Let's play!