Trading Ordinary for Ocean Life | Erin Carey | Founder of Roam Generation PR

Erin Carey watched one sailing documentary and decided to change her family’s life. She went from a government job and a house in the Australian suburbs to buying a boat sight unseen, and now lives full time on the ocean while running Roam Generation, her global PR agency for travel, leisure, and luxury brands. This episode dives into how Erin and her husband made the leap, how they saved $85K in under two years, and what it takes to run a successful business while homeschooling three kids and navigating international waters. She shares the realities of boat life (it’s not all sunset views), why you don’t need to have it all figured out to start, and how living intentionally changes everything. For anyone dreaming of ditching “normal” for something bigger, whether it’s digital nomad life, remote work, or just a better daily routine, Erin’s story proves it’s possible. You just have to start. Chapters: 00:00 – Erin Carey on Living and Working Full-Time on a Boat 02:00 – Launching a PR Business While Sailing the Caribbean 06:00 – Finding Clients Who Embrace Remote, Nomadic Living 09:00 – Life Before the Boat: 9-to-5, Mortgage, Routine 10:40 – The Netflix Documentary That Changed Everything 13:00 – Signs, Serendipity, and Saying Yes Anyway 15:00 – Saying No to Ordinary: What Happens When You Choose More 16:00 – Buying a Boat Without Knowing How to Sail 18:00 – The Hidden Costs and Tradeoffs of Boat Life 20:00 – Swapping Roles: Erin Becomes the Breadwinner 23:00 – Staying in It When It Gets Hard 25:00 – Is It Time to Stop or Just Time to Pivot? 28:00 – The Big Crazy Dreams Don’t Feel Crazy Anymore 29:30 – Managing Family Pushback and Doubts 33:00 – Raising Resilient, Resourceful Kids on the Water 35:00 – How Erin Redefines Freedom and Success 36:00 – What 8-Year-Old Erin Would Have Thought 37:00 – Why Role Models Don’t Have to Be Famous 39:00 – Erin on Real Power, Confidence, and Owning Your Path 45:00 – The Blueprint: How to Reverse Engineer a Big Leap 50:00 – How Erin Made Remote Work Actually Work 51:00 – Simple Internet Setup That Keeps Her Business Running 53:00 – A Typical Day on the Boat with Kids and Clients 57:00 – Why She Chooses to Keep Working 59:00 – What’s Next After the Dream Comes True? 60:00 – Daily Mantras and Favorite Quotes That Keep Her Going 62:00 – How to Connect with Erin and Follow the Journey The Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms. Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think. Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices