Busy Gallivanting

In this New Year reflection episode, Leslie looks back on a year shaped by growth, grief, and emotional transformation, and shares how those experiences reshaped her approach to creativity, career challenges, and relationships. Rather than rushing toward resolutions, she reflects on the lessons of intentional living, self-trust, and learning to offer herself more grace.This episode explores what it means to create more and consume less, step away from constant digital stimulation, and return to a more analog lifestyle rooted in mindfulness and quality. Leslie discusses how grief softened her expectations, how rejection became redirection, and why curiosity, creativity, and imperfection played a central role in her personal growth.Looking ahead to 2026, this conversation focuses on momentum without burnout, mindful consumption, spiritual growth, and living with intention—inviting listeners to reflect on their own goals, habits, and relationship with self-trust in the new year.🕯️ Check out my candles and merch at busygallivantingpodcast.com/shop — designed to bring the cozy, intentional vibe of Busy Gallivanting into your everyday space.✨ Use code BUSYGALLIVANTINGPODCAST for 10% off your first order at Local Eclectic — for unique, high-quality jewelry that fits wherever life takes you.🎧 Related Episodes:• Nourish & Flourish: 2024 Reflections and 2025 Manifestations• ⁠Simply Divine: Finding Balance between Feminine and Masculine Energies📍 WHERE TO FIND LESLIE:📸 Instagram: ⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠ | ⁠@lesliemaclang⁠🎵 TikTok: ⁠@lesliemaclang⁠📺 YouTube: Busy Gallivanting Podcast📩 Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠🌍 Website: ⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, I’m joined by Kate as we explore Yosemite National Park — one of the most iconic, photographed, and awe-inspiring destinations in the U.S. We share our full experience from wandering among the ancient Giant Sequoias in Mariposa Grove to standing at Tunnel View, taking in the panoramic sweep of El Capitan, Half Dome, and Bridalveil Fall. We talk about the beauty of Yosemite’s dramatic cliffs, lush meadows, and powerful waterfalls, and what it feels like to hike through a place shaped by glaciers and time.We dive into what it actually takes to plan a Yosemite trip: navigating unpredictable weather, understanding trail conditions, and choosing the right gear when temperatures swing without notice. From the towering drop of Yosemite Falls — the tallest waterfall in the continental U.S. — to quiet moments on forested trails, we share the parts of Yosemite that surprised us, challenged us, and stayed with us long after we left the park.And, naturally, our adventure includes a joyful detour into California’s fast-food scene — proof that even the most nature-heavy trips can be paired with chaotic, delicious road snacks. If you’re planning a Yosemite itinerary, craving national park inspo, or simply want to immerse yourself in stories from the outdoors, this episode blends travel reflection, practical insight, and a whole lot of love for America’s national parks.🎙️ Plus: how to prepare for Yosemite’s shifting weather, why Mariposa Grove is worth the hype, and the best way to approach popular viewpoints without the crowds.✨ Featured in this episode:• Mariposa Grove and its ancient Giant Sequoias• Iconic Yosemite viewpoints — including Tunnel View• What to know before hiking in changing weather conditions• Yosemite Falls and why it’s a must-see• Planning tips for national parks and peak-season travel• How to prepare for varying trail difficulty and terrain• The surprising joy of California’s fast-food options• Nature, nostalgia, and reconnecting with the outdoors• How to make the most of a Yosemite trip with limited time🕯️ Check out my candles and merch at busygallivantingpodcast.com/shop — designed to bring the cozy, intentional vibe of Busy Gallivanting into your everyday space.✨ Use code BUSYGALLIVANTINGPODCAST for 10% off your first order at Local Eclectic — for unique, high-quality jewelry that fits wherever life takes you.🎧 Related Episodes:• Maine Character Energy: Portland and Acadia National Park• To Airbnb or Not to Airbnb?: Unique Stays, Horror Stories, Hotels vs. Airbnb📍 WHERE TO FIND LESLIE:📸 Instagram: @busygallivantingpodcast | @lesliemaclang🎵 TikTok: @lesliemaclang📺 YouTube: Busy Gallivanting Podcast📩 Email: [email protected]🌍 Website: busygallivantingpodcast.com

In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, I’m joined by Lauren Wallace, a licensed mental health counselor who shares insights on how culture, identity, and family expectations shape the way we experience our emotions. We explore the unique challenges faced by the Asian diaspora, the roles eldest daughters often take on, and how patterns of perfectionism and people-pleasing can lead to anxiety.Lauren dives into the power of therapy, the transformative impact of naming emotions, and why practicing self-compassion is both challenging and essential. We talk about setting boundaries, navigating shame, and cultivating connection — both with ourselves and others — as a foundation for healing.Whether you’ve struggled with anxiety, perfectionism, or cultural pressure, this conversation offers guidance on approaching emotions with curiosity, gentleness, and intentionality.🎙️ Plus: why “feelings aren’t facts,” how small moments in therapy can shift perspective, and how self-compassion can become a quiet superpower.✨ Featured in this episode:• Understanding the influence of culture on mental health• Anxiety, perfectionism, and eldest daughter expectations• People-pleasing, boundaries, and healthier relationships• Transformative moments in therapy and emotional clarity• The slow, non-linear journey toward self-compassion• Navigating shame, vulnerability, and connection• Cultural nuances in conflict patterns and relationships• Learning to show up as your most authentic self🕯️ Check out my candles and merch at ⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com/shop⁠ — designed to bring the cozy, intentional vibe of Busy Gallivanting into your everyday space.✨ Use code BUSYGALLIVANTINGPODCAST for 10% off your first order at ⁠Local Eclectic⁠ — for unique, high-quality jewelry that fits wherever life takes you.🎧 Related Episodes:• ⁠Busy Becoming | Rebuilding, Experimenting, and Embracing Imperfection (https://open.spotify.com/episode/…)📍 WHERE TO FIND LAUREN:📸 Instagram: @laurenwallacelmhc📆 Book with Lauren hereLauren is currently accepting new clients and accepts insurance, private pay, and can work on a sliding scale if needed!📍 WHERE TO FIND LESLIE:📸 Instagram: ⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠ | ⁠@lesliemaclang⁠🎵 TikTok: ⁠@lesliemaclang⁠📺 YouTube: Busy Gallivanting Podcast📩 Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠🌍 Website: ⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, I’m joined by Fiorella Yriberry — the creator behind @growingslowandwild — to talk about what a slow and wild nomadic lifestyle really looks like. After five years of full-time RV living, she’s learned how van life can offer freedom, comfort, and a deep connection to nature, all while navigating remote work, community, and the emotional ups and downs of life on the road.We dive into how she and her husband went from college graduates to RV builders, what they learned from designing their own rolling tiny home, and why national parks, quiet campsites, and long drives have become the backdrop to some of their most meaningful travel experiences. If you’ve ever been curious about van life, building an RV, or embracing a more flexible way of traveling, this episode is full of practical insight and personal reflection.Fiorella also shares the real side of nomadic living — the loneliness, the freedom, the people you meet along the way — and offers tips for anyone considering renting an RV, trying a road trip, or setting up remote work from the wild.🎙️ Plus: how community shapes life on the road, finding joy in simple moments, and why slowing down might be the most transformative travel tip of all.✨ Featured in this episode:• What it’s really like to live as a full-time nomad• The journey from traditional life to RV living• How building an RV from scratch taught her the value of intentional design• Flexibility and planning for remote work while traveling• The emotional reality of van life — freedom, loneliness, and everything in between• National parks and nature-forward travel experiences• Why renting an RV is the best way to try van life before committing• How slowing down can transform even the simplest travel days🕯️ Check out my candles and merch at ⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com/shop⁠ — designed to bring the cozy, intentional vibe of Busy Gallivanting into your everyday space.✨ Use code BUSYGALLIVANTINGPODCAST for 10% off your first order at ⁠Local Eclectic⁠ — for unique, high-quality jewelry that fits wherever life takes you.🎧 Related Episodes:• ⁠Maine Character Energy: Portland and Acadia National Park• Pretty Girls Walk Like This: Costa Rica📍 WHERE TO FIND FIORELLA:📸 Instagram: ⁠@growingslowandwild🎵 TikTok: ⁠@growingslowandwild📺 YouTube: Growing Slow and Wild🌍 Website: Rent an RV at RVshare.com📍 WHERE TO FIND LESLIE:📸 Instagram: ⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠ | ⁠@lesliemaclang⁠🎵 TikTok: ⁠@lesliemaclang⁠📺 YouTube: Busy Gallivanting Podcast📩 Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠🌍 Website: ⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, I’m sharing stories from my solo trip to Charleston, South Carolina — a city that completely surprised me. What started as a spontaneous getaway turned into an unexpected connection to the South: from wandering through pastel-lined streets and exploring centuries-old architecture to savoring the café and boutique culture that gives Charleston its quiet charm.Somewhere between reflection and curiosity, I found myself on a self-guided The Notebook tour, tracing scenes from the film without even meaning to — and realizing how travel often mirrors where we are in life. This trip became less about checking off sights and more about slowing down, listening, and being present in a place that felt both new and nostalgic.🎙️ Plus: thoughts on embracing unplanned moments, solo travel as self-discovery, and finding beauty in cities that make you feel something.✨ Featured in this episode:• Charleston’s historic architecture — where time and texture tell storiesCharleston Trolley Tour for the best way to get your bearings and receive admission to the Charleston Museum or a historic mansionJoseph Manigault HomeMagnolia Plantation• Café and boutique culture — small corners that make solo travel feel groundingTrue Lucia, My Sister's Clothing on King StBaba's CaféBad Bunnies CaféHarbinger Cafe• The accidental Notebook tour — rediscovering joy through spontaneity• Southern hospitality — navigating warmth, weight, and history• Mindful travel — letting go of control and trusting where the journey leads🕯️ Check out my candles and merch at busygallivantingpodcast.com/shop — designed to bring the cozy, intentional vibe of Busy Gallivanting into your everyday space.✨ Use code BUSYGALLIVANTINGPODCAST for 10% off your first order at Local Eclectic — for unique, high-quality jewelry that fits wherever life takes you.🎧 Related Episodes:• Busy Being | Season 2 Finale⁠• Busy Becoming | Season 3 Premiere📍 WHERE TO FIND US:📸 Instagram: @busygallivantingpodcast | @lesliemaclang🎵 TikTok: @lesliemaclang📺 YouTube: Busy Gallivanting Podcast📩 Email: [email protected]🌍 Website: busygallivantingpodcast.com

In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, I’m kicking off Season Three with life updates, reflection, and a sense of renewal. From navigating a full home renovation to taking a solo trip through the South, this season explores what it means to rebuild from the inside out. I’m diving deeper into mental health, spirituality, and personal growth — while still celebrating the travel experiences that continue to shape me.I talk about what it feels like to live “in between” — between homes, between versions of myself, and between rest and reinvention — and how that space has quietly grounded me. From rebuilding routines to redefining joy, this episode is about slowing down and finding meaning even in life’s messier chapters.🎙️ Plus: honest thoughts on dating apps, intentional living, and how embracing imperfection became my greatest form of growth.✨ Featured in this episode:• Home renovation — lessons in patience, chaos, and creativity• Solo travel through the South — reconnecting with self and purpose• Mental health & spirituality — redefining what grounding really means• Imperfection — learning to let go of control and enjoy the process• Modern dating — finding connection in unexpected ways🕯️ Check out my candles and merch at busygallivantingpodcast.com/shop— designed to bring the cozy, intentional vibe of Busy Gallivanting into your everyday space.✨ Use code BUSYGALLIVANTINGPODCAST for 10% off your first order at Local Eclectic—for unique, high-quality jewelry that fits wherever life takes you.🎧 Related Episodes:• Busy Being | Season 2 Finale📍 WHERE TO FIND US:📸 Instagram: @busygallivantingpodcast | @lesliemaclang🎵 TikTok: @busygallivanting📺 YouTube: Busy Gallivanting Podcast📩 Email: [email protected]🌍 Website: busygallivantingpodcast.com

In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, I’m opening up about my mental health journey in my 30s—sharing what it was like to get diagnosed with bipolar disorder, start mood stabilizers, and shift my healing practices to prioritize boundaries, rest, and self-worth. On my 32nd birthday, I’m reflecting on what it really means to be busy being—not performing, not hustling, but just existing, gently and fully.As an Asian-American woman, this diagnosis felt especially heavy—but also freeing. I talk about unlearning cultural stigma, navigating therapy and psychiatry, and creating daily rituals that feel like true care. Whether you’re in your 20s or 30s, if you’ve ever felt like healing is a solo journey, I hope this feels like a call-in, not a call-out.🎙️ Plus: numerology (the power of 8!), astrology, Mercury retrograde, and what it means to enter a personal transformation era.✨ Featured in this episode:Bipolar diagnosis in adulthood — what it’s like and how it changed thingsAsian-American mental health stigma — learning to speak up and seek helpMood stabilizers and therapy — how psychiatry complements talk therapy32nd birthday reflections — on identity, growth, and coming home to yourselfSetting boundaries in your 30s — clarity, not coldnessNumerology & astrology — turning 32 in a year of the snake and Mercury retrograde🎁 Hosting a birthday giveaway today on Instagram! Head to @busygallivantingpodcast for details and a chance to win something special.🕯️ Check out candles + merch at ⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠—designed to bring the podcast’s energy into your everyday life.🎧 Related Episodes:Simply Divine: Finding Balance between Masculine and FeminineYappy Gal Q&A: Mental Health and Toxic Filipino Traits

In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, I’m sharing a peaceful and memorable day in Normandy, centered around a long-awaited visit to Mont-Saint-Michel. I’d been dreaming of seeing this UNESCO World Heritage Site for years—and it absolutely lived up to the magic.From wandering the tidal island’s medieval streets to reflecting briefly on Normandy’s World War II history, this day offered a rare chance to slow down and reconnect with myself. I dive into the Abbey’s stunning Romanesque and Gothic architecture, the unique local flavors I tasted, and how solo travel creates space for healing and reflection.🎙️ Plus: thoughts on mental health, travel as therapy, and why a single souvenir can hold so much meaning. #pasalubong anyone?✨ Featured in this episode:• Mont-Saint-Michel — an iconic tidal island and must-see in northern France• A day in Normandy — history, beauty, and personal moments of calm• WWII memorials — quiet reflections on Normandy’s historic past• Normandy cuisine — crepes, seafood, and local specialties• Solo travel in France — finding clarity and connection on your own terms🕯️ Check out my candles and merch at busygallivantingpodcast.com/shop—designed to bring the vibe of the podcast into your everyday space.✨ Use code BUSYGALLIVANTINGPODCAST for 10% off your first order at Local Eclectic—for unique, high-quality jewelry that fits wherever life takes you.🎧 Related Episodes:I’m Not a Paris Girl | First Impressions from a Solo Working TripMagic in the Air | A Scottish Summer in the Highlands📍 WHERE TO FIND US:📸 Instagram: @busygallivantingpodcast | @lesliemaclang🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@busygallivanting📺 YouTube: Busy Gallivanting Podcast📩 Email: [email protected]🌍 Website: busygallivantingpodcast.com

In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, I’m revealing the secrets of Paris—my favorite lesser-known tours and hidden experiences from my recent solo trip. While Paris might not have completely won me over, these off-the-beaten-path adventures made me see the city in a whole new way.From a Paris ghost tour that dives into the eerie side of the city’s history to a speakeasy crawl through hidden cocktail bars and a tucked-away fragrance museum, I’m sharing the moments that surprised me most—and reminded me why I love traveling solo.I also reflect on iconic landmarks like the Eiffel Tower and Versailles, and how pairing those classic sights with slower, more curious wandering created a richer, more memorable experience.If you're planning a trip and looking for unique things to do in Paris, this episode is for you.🎙️ Plus: What it’s like to explore Paris after dark, the thrill of finding secret spots, and why leaning into the unfamiliar pays off.✨ Featured in this episode:Curious about the ghost tour, speakeasy crawl, fragrance museum, and other hidden gems I mentioned? Here are the exact Paris tours and experiences I booked—linked below so you can explore them for yourself.​Haunted Paris Ghost Tour​Paris Speakeasy Tour (ask for Natalia!)​Fragrance Workshop at the Fragrance Museum​Eiffel Tower🕯️ Check out my candles and merch at ⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com/shop⁠—designed to bring the vibe of the podcast into your everyday space.✨ Use code BUSYGALLIVANTINGPODCAST for 10% off your first order at⁠ ⁠Local Eclectic⁠—for unique, high-quality jewelry that fits wherever life takes you.🎧 Related Episodes:⁠I’m Not a Paris Girl | First Impressions from a Solo Working Trip📍 WHERE TO FIND US:📸 Instagram: @busygallivantingpodcast🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@busygallivanting📺 YouTube: Busy Gallivanting Podcast📩 Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠🌍 Website: ⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com

In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, I’m sharing my first impressions and honest reflections from a two-week solo trip to Paris, France. I knew I wasn’t really a “Paris girl” before I even arrived, but I wanted to experience the city firsthand. Along the way, I navigated cultural differences—from the importance of greeting shop owners with “bonjour” to figuring out what it’s really like to be a solo female traveler in Paris.I also talk about the challenges of balancing work while on the road, my culinary adventures, and why I found myself enjoying Normandy and the Champagne region more than the city itself.This episode is a grounded, thoughtful look at Paris—its charm, its quirks, and why not every trip has to be life-changing to be meaningful. Part 1 of a 4-part series breaking down Paris.🎙️ Plus: My first impressions of Paris, working while traveling, feeling safe as a solo female traveler, and why I’d give Paris a solid B overall.🕯️ Check out my candles and merch at ⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com/shop⁠—designed to bring the vibe of the podcast into your everyday space.✨ Use code BUSYGALLIVANTINGPODCAST for 10% off your first order at⁠ ⁠Local Eclectic⁠⁠—for unique, high-quality jewelry that fits wherever life takes you.🎧 Related Episodes:Isle of Mist and Fairies: Isle of Skye and ScotlandUnpacking Female Solo Travel📍 WHERE TO FIND US:📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠📺 YouTube: ⁠⁠Busy Gallivanting Podcast⁠📩 Email: ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠🌍 Website: ⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode includes mentions of suicide and suicidal ideation. Please take care while listening, and skip if needed. If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 for free, 24/7 support.In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, I’m answering your questions—everything from my current favorite fragrance to how I manage mental health, what inspired this podcast, and where I’m heading this summer.It’s a personal, slower-paced check-in—perfect for anyone who’s ever wondered what goes on behind the mic or wants to hear a little more about the day-to-day life of creating Busy Gallivanting.I’m also sharing what inspired me to start this podcast, what’s kept it going, and a peek into my upcoming summer plans.Whether you're here for the mindset, the creative process, or just curious about what’s next, this episode is about staying grounded, staying honest, and staying inspired.🎙️ Plus: How I keep my mental health in check, what it really took to start this podcast, and a preview of what’s coming this summer.🕯️ Check out my candles and merch at busygallivantingpodcast.com/shop—designed to bring the vibe of the podcast into your everyday space.✨ Use code BUSYGALLIVANTINGPODCAST for 10% off your first order at ⁠Local Eclectic⁠—for unique, high-quality jewelry that fits wherever life takes you.🎧 Related Episodes:Angry but Healing | Unpacking Wounded Feminine and Eldest Daughter TraumaSimply Divine: Finding Balance between your Divine Feminine and Masculine Energies📍 WHERE TO FIND US:📸 Instagram: ⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠📺 YouTube: ⁠Busy Gallivanting Podcast⁠📩 Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠🌍 Website: ⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com

In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, we’re diving into some of the biggest travel pain points—those unexpected medical mishaps that turn your trip sideways. Join me and my travel partner-in-crime, Kate (@katherinehere on Instagram), as I revisit the time I managed to sprain both ankles on a solo trip to Costa Rica (yes, both!), and Kate shares the intense story of how she stepped in to save a man’s life on a mountain in Switzerland.From clumsy falls to heroic saves, we unpack the chaos, adrenaline, and sometimes painful realities of travel mishaps that don’t always make the highlight reel.Whether you’ve faced your own travel pain points or just want to hear wild, true stories of what can go wrong—and how to survive it—this episode is for you.🎙️ Plus: What it’s really like to get injured solo abroad, how to stay calm when emergencies happen, and why sometimes the hardest part of travel is just staying on your feet.✨ Use code BUSYGALLIVANTINGPODCAST for 10% off your first order at Local Eclectic for unique, high-quality jewelry perfect for any adventure.🎧 Related Episodes:⁠Pretty Girls Walk Like This: Costa Rica⁠📍 WHERE TO FIND US:📸 Instagram: @busygallivantingpodcast📺 YouTube: Busy Gallivanting Podcast📩 Email: [email protected]🌍 Website: busygallivantingpodcast.com

In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, join me and my travel partner-in-crime, Kate (@katherinehere on Instagram), as we uncover the best of Belize’s coast and ancient history. From snorkeling in the vibrant Hol Chan Marine Reserve to basking in the beauty of Secret Beach, we take you on a journey through one of the Caribbean’s most enchanting destinations.We’ll explore the underwater wonders of Hol Chan, where you’ll swim with sea turtles, rays, and tropical fish, and relax on the laid-back shores of Secret Beach. But that’s not all—on one special day, we venture inland to explore the ancient Maya ruins of Altun Ha, a fascinating historical site where you can connect with Belize’s rich cultural heritage.With tips on snorkeling, Belize’s best beaches, and experiencing both natural and historical wonders, this episode is perfect for anyone dreaming of a Belize vacation or planning their next tropical escape.Whether you're an ocean lover, history enthusiast, or beach aficionado, this episode will leave you dreaming of your next island getaway.🎙️ Plus: Practical tips for snorkeling in Belize, why Secret Beach is a must-visit, how Altun Ha offers a unique look at Belize’s ancient past, our favorite restaurants in San Pedro, and how to embrace the Belizean island life.✨ Use code BUSYGALLIVANTINGPODCAST for 10% off your first order at Local Eclectic for unique, high-quality jewelry perfect for beachside adventures.🎧 Related Episodes:It Girl Energy: CubaPretty Girls Walk Like This: Costa Rica📍 WHERE TO FIND US:📸 Instagram: @busygallivantingpodcast📺 YouTube: Busy Gallivanting Podcast📩 Email: [email protected]🌍 Website: busygallivantingpodcast.com

Explore Scotland’s island distilleries and discover what makes whisky culture on Skye and Mull so unforgettableIn this Roundtrip episode, I revisit Scotland’s iconic whisky regions, diving into the rich, peaty world of Scotch whisky tasting on the Isle of Skye and Isle of Mull.Join me as I reflect on my first solo tasting at Talisker Distillery, known for its maritime character and smoky single malts, and a nearly private experience at Tobermory Distillery, home of the bold and peated Ledaig 10 Year.You'll learn how peat, salt air, and tradition shape the flavor of Scotch whisky, why adding a splash of water opens up a dram, and what makes visiting a Scottish distillery a must for any traveler.Whether you're a whisky lover, a curious traveler, or planning your own trip to the Scottish Highlands and islands, this episode offers a personal look at what makes whisky culture in Scotland so unique.This one’s for anyone who’s ever wanted to explore Scottish whisky, not through a guidebook, but through the lens of a traveler—complete with shopping finds, scenic stops, and the kind of storytelling best enjoyed with a dram in hand.🎙️ Plus: tips for visitors, bottle recommendations, and how these island moments became some of my most unforgettable travel experiences.✨ Use code BUSYGALLIVANTINGPODCAST for 10% off your first order at ⁠Local Eclectic⁠ for unique, high-quality jewelry made for golden hour selfies and beachside dinners.🎧 Related Episodes:Isle of Mist & Fairies: Isle of Skye Pt 1Winged Isle: Isle of Skye Pt 2Magic in the Air: A Scottish Summer in Mull📍 WHERE TO FIND US:📸 Instagram: ⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠📺 YouTube: ⁠Busy Gallivanting Podcast⁠📩 Email: ⁠[email protected]⁠🌍 Website: ⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com

What happens when the spring break destination we’ve seen on TV doesn’t match the reality? In this episode, I’m coming clean about my own Cabo San Lucas spring break—one that turned out to be far more soulful and surprising than the party-centric version we’ve come to expect from shows like Laguna Beach.From camel rides along the coast to unforgettable local meals, and reconnecting with familiar faces year after year, Cabo was so much more than just a spring break hotspot. I also dive into the Cabo vs. Cancun debate, comparing these two iconic destinations—and exploring how media plays a huge role in shaping our travel choices and expectations.If you’ve ever been influenced by a TV show, movie, or social media post to visit a place, this episode is for you. Let’s unpack how media-influenced travel can sometimes surprise us—in the best way.✨ Use code BUSYGALLIVANTINGPODCAST for 10% off your first order at Local Eclectic for unique, high-quality jewelry made for golden hour selfies and beachside dinners.🎧 Related Episodes:📖 ⁠From Page to Place: Why we Travel to Story Locations🌊 Plane, Bus, Club, Another Club, No Sleep (Cancun)📍 WHERE TO FIND US:📸 Instagram: @busygallivantingpodcast📺 YouTube: Busy Gallivanting Podcast📩 Email: [email protected]🌍 Website: busygallivantingpodcast.com

Why are we drawn to real-life movie and book locations? In this episode, we unpack the magnetic pull of film sets, book settings, and the landscapes our favorite characters once walked—even if only in fiction. From misty moors to neon-lit city corners, there's something deeply human about wanting to step into the world we've imagined.I also share my experience taking a storytelling-based color assessment (yes, that’s a thing) and how it revealed deeper layers of the stories I gravitate toward—and the places I’m pulled to visit because of them. It's a reflection on how narrative shapes our travels, our memory, and maybe even our identity.From Velaris and the Night Court in ACOTAR (think Zermatt, Switzerland’s snowy peaks and charming villages) to the battlefields of Fourth Wing, and the castles and rugged landscapes of Scotland that remind us of Terrasen from Throne of Glass. These places, once confined to the pages of our favorite books, can come alive when we travel to them.If you’ve ever traveled to places that feel like they came straight out of a movie set or BookTok or dream of walking through scenes that once felt fictional, this episode is for you.Read Your Color Quiz🎧 Related Episodes: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Magic in the Air: A Scottish Summer in the Highlands 🇳🇴 Getting Hygge with It: Norway's Fjords and Views📍 WHERE TO FIND US:📸 Instagram: @busygallivantingpodcast📺 YouTube: Busy Gallivanting Podcast📩 Email: [email protected]🌍 Website: busygallivantingpodcast.com

From staying in iconic music video locations in Wynwood, Miami to glamping across from Costa Rica's Arenal Volcano and enjoying a rooftop pool in San Juan, Puerto Rico, we’re sharing all our Airbnb stories this week on Busy Gallivanting!We’re chatting about the most unforgettable Airbnbs we’ve stayed in, the ones that fell short, and how we decide when to choose an Airbnb over a hotel. Whether you’re team hotel or love a unique vacation rental, tune in for travel tips, hilarious mishaps, and some Airbnb inspo (or warnings) for your next adventure!✨ Airbnbs Mentioned in This Episode:💙 Airbnb in Roma, Mexico City (CDMX) —Trendy Roma Mural and Terrace🎨 Airbnb in Wynwood, Miami – Huge, funky artist loft🏕️ Airbnb across from Arenal Volcano, Costa Rica – Watercolors of Arenal🧖‍♀️ Airbnb with a private sauna in Flagstaff, Arizona — Downtown home near Northern Arizona University🎙️ Airbnb in Coxsackie/Catskills — Former recording studio turned historic loft in the Hudson 🌵Airbnb in Joshua Tree for solo trip serenity —Naturalist guesthouse 🐴 Airbnb in Iceland farm — Stori Kambur Countryside 🏝️ Airbnb with a rooftop pool in San Juan, Puerto Rico – Spectacular Rooftop Pool steps from the BeachThis is not the Airbnb Kate experienced bed bugs in! Absolutely zero issues with this listing, it was a great stay.🏞️ Airbnb Mountain Dome Home near Yosemite — Unique Mountain Getaway⚜️ Airbnb in New Orleans for Mardi Gras celebration — ⁠Bywater Charmer near everything⁠🎧 Related Episodes: 🇪🇸 Hidden Gems of the Balearic (Mallorca and Menorca)🇵🇹 Island of Eternal Spring (Madeira, Portgual)📍 WHERE TO FIND US:📸 Instagram: @busygallivantingpodcast📺 YouTube: Busy Gallivanting Podcast📩 Email: [email protected]🌍 Website: busygallivantingpodcast.com

In this month's episode of the Yappy Gal Q&A, join me in real time as I share my beauty favorites, skincare routine, and haircare tips. Whether you're a skincare enthusiast or looking for new beauty products, this episode has something for everyone.In this episode, we’ll cover:My top drugstore beauty brands and skincare productsA simple skincare routine for breakout-prone skinMy personal skin story and how I handled cystic acneMy hair growth routine and why I only get haircuts during a waxing moonMy perspective on greenwashing in the beauty industry and why all-natural beauty products aren’t always betterMy history with and opinion on cosmetic procedures and Botox in the beauty worldWith a chemistry degree and over a decade of experience in the beauty industry, I’m passionate about effective skincare ingredients and tend to have a more critical approach to what I add to my routine.For more of my beauty favorites, check out the Busy Gal blog, focused on personal stories and beauty.Interested in the 2025 line of Busy Gallivanting scented candles?Midnight Sun, inspired by ⁠⁠Iceland⁠⁠ (Vetiver, Amber, Timber, Vanilla)Saudade, inspired by ⁠⁠Portugal⁠⁠ (Caramel, Ceylon Tea, Vanilla, Jasmine)Cheers, Darling, inspired by ⁠⁠London⁠⁠ (Earl Grey Tea, Bergamot, Cucumber)WHERE TO FIND ME:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: [email protected]

In this episode of Busy Gallivanting, we explore how female solo travel can unlock personal growth and healing, including reconnecting with your inner child. We share practical tips for staying safe and confident while traveling alone, but also dive into the transformative power of stepping out of your comfort zone. Solo travel is not just about exploring new places, but also about discovering new aspects of yourself. Whether you’re a first-time traveler or an experienced adventurer, tune in to learn how Busy Gallivanting can help you travel smarter, safer, and with a sense of empowerment and self-discovery.Looking for more info? Check out Leslie's blog article on romanticizing your life through solo travel here.Interested in the 2025 line of Busy Gallivanting scented candles?Midnight Sun, inspired by ⁠Iceland⁠ (Vetiver, Amber, Timber, Vanilla)Saudade, inspired by ⁠Portugal⁠ (Caramel, Ceylon Tea, Vanilla, Jasmine)Cheers, Darling, inspired by ⁠London⁠ (Earl Grey Tea, Bergamot, Cucumber)WHERE TO FIND ME:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: [email protected]

Spring cleaning season is upon us and not just our physical spaces but our mental and spiritual ones, as well!In today's episode, we're diving into my recent experiences with soundbath reiki and Akashic/Kundalini Reiki.I've talked about my experiences with the Akashic Records in Episodes 7, 11, and 31 so if you want to learn more about past life regression, check out those episodes where I recap all of my previous past lives, the resonance I feel in my current lives, and how they help inform and inspire my travel. I regularly see Ari of Akashic Allures and had my first Reiki experience with Roland Buddahawk.Interested in the 2025 line of Busy Gallivanting scented candles?Midnight Sun, inspired by Iceland (Vetiver, Amber, Timber, Vanilla)Saudade, inspired by Portugal (Caramel, Ceylon Tea, Vanilla, Jasmine)Cheers, Darling, inspired by London (Earl Grey Tea, Bergamot, Cucumber)WHERE TO FIND ME:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: [email protected]

Everyone knows about Ibiza but Ibiza is the smallest of the Balearic Islands. Today, we share our adventures of the two lesser known islands: Mallorca and Menorca.Mallorca is popular with Brits and Germans but still widely unknown to Americans and Menorca is a true, untouched hidden gem. We spend a week on these islands and discuss the natural beauty, things to do, and of course, the usual shenanigans that seem to follow us wherever we travel.Locations in this episode:Palma (Mallorca)Bonaire (Mallorca)Soller (Mallorca)Mahon (Menorca)Cala En Porter (Menorca)Ciutadella (Menorca)Activties:Palma Cathedral + Terraces (Mallorca)Barca Samba (party cruise in Mallorca)Coasteering in Bonaire (Mallorca)Arquinesia Perfumes (Mallorca)Soller Trolley (Mallorca)Cova D'en Xoroi (Menorca)Xoriguer Gin Factory (Menorca)More info about the activities we booked on the Busy Gallivanting website Field Notes Travel Blog and Itineraries offerings!WHERE TO FIND MORE:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: [email protected]: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

A foodie's perspective as we travel through Madrid! This is part one of our Spain story where we focus on the Spanish capital and our day trips to nearby Toledo and Segovia. We spent about 4 days altogether in Madrid and found that was enough time to see the "major sights" while also stumbling upon some unexpected enjoyment. Churros, tapas, and wine were of course some highlights for us but we also appreciated the art scene. Personally, I love the Madrid metro and you'll hear a lot about it in the episode. For a full list of where we ate, see below: Salvador Bachiller Restaurants (Bloom, El Rincón Secreto de SB) Bodega de los Secretos (converted wine caverns) AYCE Sushi San Gines churros Mercado de San Miguel food market Secret Nun Cookies at Monasterio del Corpus Christi More info about the activities we booked on the Busy Gallivanting website Field Notes Travel Blog and Itineraries offerings! WHERE TO FIND MORE: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

Travel to Norway with me and let's escape to the Land of the Trolls and the inspiration for Disney's Frozen. Bergen, Geiranger, and Ålesund, we're talking about these three Norwegian cities. I detail my visits to these iconic locales, the UNESCO world heritage sites of Bryggen, Geirangerfjord, and the Art Nouveau Center of Ålesund. Hikes, kayaking, and beautiful viewpoints— I list them all in this episode. If history, nature, and Norse mythology is your speed, maybe consider a trip to Norway in the future! WHERE TO FIND MORE: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

We're talking relationships, friendships, long-distance, sex, red flags, green flags, and marriage. Two best friends in their 30's evaluating everything they've learned in the last decade when it comes to love, self-worth, and how to level up in your love life. We discuss our past relationships, realizing we were being love bombed, how to have a healthy break-up, and attracting, not chasing. A big learning we discuss is how your partner should level up with you, not complete you. And thoughts on eloping vs. big weddings and why Leslie will never hard launch her relationship. WHERE TO FIND MORE: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

In today's episode, I dive into my blitz of a trip to London. I went for 2.5 days to kick off my 2-week birthday trip throughout Northern Europe. I landed on my 30th birthday in London and didn't quite stop until I was flying back home from Iceland. My best friend @chrisjunebug joins me on today's episode as a certified Anglophile who has never been to England! She asks me what was different from my expectations, what I'd skip next time, and what I wish I did instead. Of course, the Taurus that she is, we talk a lot about the food scene. Find out where my favorite fish and chips were from, where I had my birthday dinner, and much much more, including how to survive the crowd at Harrod's and in my opinion... Abbey Road is a skip. WHERE TO FIND MORE: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

It's New Year's Eve so we have to reflect and make our new goals for 2025. Trigger warning: we talk about death and grief in this episode. If that's not your jam, you can skip to 12:15 to get into the New Year stuff This episode is all part of my 2025 manifestation ritual. I talk about what I learned in 2024 (especially the tough lessons), what I'm releasing, and what I'm saving room for in the new year. This includes how I'll create my my vision board and goals for 2025. We'll also have a cute lil recap of my 2024 faves and pleasure hunts— personal, professional, and girly <3 WHERE TO FIND MORE: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

We're back with Kate (@katherinehere) to talk about her annual birthday trip. Destination? Madeira. This time, we made it out with both ankles intact (check out our Costa Rica episode if you want to know more). In this episode, Kate and I do a classic jam-packed itinerary through Lisbon, Sintra, and of course, the island of Madeira. Known as the Hawaii of Europe and the Island of Eternal Spring, we make the most of what this lush, volcanic island has to offer. Hikes, off-roading, even toboggan racing? And we bookend our time on the island in the vibrant city of Lisbon. Kate went on a mission to find the best Pasteis de Nata and we saw some interesting (read: nude) performance art during dinner. As always, nothing is what we expected. List of Restaurants we mentioned: Lisbon: Gin Lovers Bon Jardim Cantinho do Aziz Palacio Grilo Sintra Casa Piriquita Dona Estefânia Madeira Engenho do Norte (Poncha/Rum) Casa do Farol (Nikita) A Bica Seaview Restaurant WHERE TO FIND MORE: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

Travel with us as we venture to Scotland in the Summer. The sun is out late, the temperature is warm (for Scotland), and the grass is so so green. In this return to Scotland, I venture with Keely, my friend who is also a post-grad candidate for Public History and Cultural Heritage. We book another tour with Rabbie's to venture into the West Highlands, with our base of operations in Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. From driving through Glencoe, swimming in Caribbean-blue waters on the Isle of Iona, and watching puffins fly on the Isle of Staffa, we got a wonderfully raw experience with the magic of mother nature. But of course... shenanigans ensue including losing the keys to our van on a ferry and said van breaking down 4 hours from Edinburgh leaving us stranded... there is no shortage of hijinks during this trip, that's for sure! WHERE TO FIND MORE: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

Welcome to another episode of Yappy Gal— my monthly Q&A episode. Today's topic is mental health where I answer your questions about everything from beating the winter blues (hello seasonal depression) to coping with a narcissistic tiger mom, and toxic aunties during the holidays. My story is one I'm sure a lot of Asian (especially Filipino) kids can relate to and I hope that in listening to this, you're inspired to break the generational trauma and prioritize your mental health and self-care. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

La vie est belle! We're bringing Beauty and the Beast to life in today's episode. The destination? The South of France, the Côte D'Azur, the French Riviera. While we hit hotspots like Nice, Monaco, and Marseille, I dive a little deeper into my favorite little towns like Èze and Aix-en-Provence. Beyond the glitz and glam of this playground of the rich and famous, come find hidden gems and an easier way to enjoy the finer things in life. I detail my experience at Fragonard, one of the oldest French perfume houses while in the perfume capital of the world, and share the secret spot for some of the best madeleines in Marseille. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

Yee-haw! In this episode, we find out why Austin, Texas is known as the live music capital of the world and how they're proud to Keep Austin Weird. @chrisjunebug and I venture to this southern capital to attend the 3-day Austin City Limits music festival and watch amazing shows from: Dua Lipa, Chappell Roan, Blink-182, Benson Boone, Dom Dolla, and so many more artists We also keep our hearts and bellies full with Austin's best BBQ and Tex Mex institutions like Guero's, Hopdoddy Burgers, Las Trancas, Taquero Mucho, and so much more amazing food. I even get myself a second pair of Tecovas cowboy boots from the flagship store and play dress up in the iconic Allen's boot store. Giddy on up! Video viewers will also be able to catch a sneak peek of upcoming Busy Gal merchandise. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

It's Halloween week— let's get metaphysical! In honor of this spooky holiday, this week's episode is focused more on the spiritual. Specifically, auras and aura photography. I'll define what an aura is, yes vibes and energy, but so much more. The history of aura photography, and I'll walk through my two separate experiences taking my aura photo. In particular, I'll talk about the alignment seen in my aura based on my life/energy at the time and how they aligned with other readings done at the same time, such as an Akashic Records reading. The two Aura Photography vendors I used: Freedom Rocks, based in Asbury, NJ Galaxy Hypnosis, based in Crofton, MD, but seen when visting Houss Freya in Montclair, NJ WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

It's part 2 of our travels to Italy in this week's episode— after visiting Pisa and Florence in last week's episode, I chat with Christine of @ChristineMade_ to talk about our separate experiences traveling in Rome. Our favorite neighborhoods (Prati, Trastevere, Monti), favorite monuments (Vatican Museum, Colosseum, Forum), and of course, the food. We talk about the differences in traveling as I went to Rome in the peak of high season in summer and Christine went in the fall and how that really can make all the difference. In this episode, I'll talk about my summer experience in Italy starting with visiting Pisa and then going to Firenze aka Florence. From there, that ends my time in Italy, but Christine brings us along to her magical trip to Lake Como and Milan. For all you Star Wars fans out there, welcome to Naboo. And if slow living in nature is more your speed, you might love this area more than Rome. Listen and find out! WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

Let's travel to Florence— I'll provide a little bit of historical background to the birthplace of the Renaissance and then we'll dive into the treasures of this Tuscan capital. In this episode, I'll talk about my summer experience in Italy starting with visiting Pisa and then going to Firenze aka Florence. Florence is an art history/architectural nerd's dream. From the beautiful Piazzas (Piazza del Duomo, Piazza del Santa Croce), mega cathedrals with unimaginable scale and so much art. From the Uffizi to the Piazza della Signoria, Florence is truly an open air museum. Shop along the gold and jewelry shops of the medieval Ponte Vecchio bridge overlooking the Arno. Just be on the look out for pickpockets. Treat yourself to quality Florentine leather goods at the Scuolo del Cuoio or Galleria Michaelangelo. And most imporantly, eat gelato. My favorite spots in Florence: La Galleria Michelangelo Scuolo Del Cuoio La Strega Nocciola Gelateria Della Passera Trattoria Casa Toscana WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

This episode was brought by YOU! I collected a bunch of questions sent in by listeners to this podcast to answer them in bulk during our first Yappy Gal episode— I hope there are many, many more <3 The topics I answer include but aren't limited to: How many countries have I visited? How do I decide my next trip? How do I travel safely as a woman? How do I approach packing for each trip? Am I spontaneous or overplanned when I travel? How do I handle being alone during solo travel? I also quickly touch upon my recent experience with sound baths and healing with https://www.instagram.com/buddhahawkhealing. It was my first foray into both and I can feel an immediate difference. Will have a dedicated episode on this experience for sure :) WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

Welcome to Season 2 of Busy Gallivanting! In this episode, we're kicking off with what started Busy Gallivanting— an Akashic Records Reading. The Akashic Records contain everything that every soul has ever thought, said, and done over the course of its existence—as well as all its future possibilities. This valuable information can help you with any aspect of your life journey. I detail how my latest Akashic Records reading went, how it guided me through a "stuck period", my spirit guides literally told me to get off my phone, and how learning about my past lives resulted in reigniting my passion for Busy Gallivanting and how these realizations have resulted in a Renaissance of my soul, not to be dramatic. Specifically, I talk about my past life as a Renaissance nepo baby in Florence and what it was like to go to Florence over the summer and walk where I may have walked centuries ago. We'll also talk about the recent effects of mercury retrograde, this full moon, and what it's like having a non-supportive parent. This season premiere is a multicourse meal, to say the least. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

Pics or it didn't happen? Nah, pics because it sure as hell happened! I talk with Thania, a Gen Z-er who is self-aware that her digital footprint is very much there. We chat through her path to creativity via photography and a soul-awakening love for live music which led to an overall appreciation for capturing the moments, big and small, in life. She started filming "What's in my bag" hauls at 12 so y'all are soooo late to the game. Thania (@tmrx_ / @throuherlenz) is a NJ-based photographer and avid music lover. You can find her on Instagram and Tik Tok sharing her journeys and footage as she takes us along for the ride. ------------------------------------------------------ We're ending our Busy Gal Summer Sessions: a casual, not über-travel focused series focused mainly on women who chase their hobbies and passions. Basically, what makes their world turn during the season of long days and hazy heat. This episode is also the Season 1 finale of Busy Gallivanting. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

Here's my approach to finding the best travel souvenirs. It's the third and final part of my solo summer sessions and I talk about what is arguably my favorite travel activity: shopping! But it's not just fun and games. I talk about how my approach to travel consumerism shifted over the years and went from a collector's mindset of Pokémon proportions to something that I hope is more thoughtful and intentional to both the local community I'm shopping in as well as the people I may gift souvenirs to. ------------------------------------------------------------- We're kicking off Busy Gal Summer Sessions: a casual, not über-travel focused series focused mainly on women who chase their hobbies and passions. Basically, what makes their world turn during the season of long days and hazy heat. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

In this week's episode, we talk with @lorygutier as we discuss her passion of conquering whatever fancy comes her way. As the daughter of Mexican-American immigrants with big dreams, she talks us through her journey through young adulthood to now. From saving turtles in Cuba to starting a small business, and navigating corporate America, she teaches us that the best thing to do is to bet on yourself. Yeah... she did it herself. ------------------------------------------------------ We're kicking off Busy Gal Summer Sessions: a casual, not über-travel focused series focused mainly on women who chase their hobbies and passions. Basically, what makes their world turn during the season of long days and hazy heat. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

**GIVEAWAY DETAILS AT THE END OF THE EPISODE** It's a solo Summer Session and Part 2 of 3 as I dive into some of my passions outside of traveling. We began last week in Part 1 with my entry into the world of beauty. In this week's episode, we talk fashion and personal style and how what you wear can enhance your memories without having to sacrifice comfort. From a wannabe cool girl, I'll talk about how I fake it to make it Reminder for the Busy Gallivanting Birthday Giveaway on the @busygallivantingpodcast Instagram. Part of the rules to entry include following and rating this podcast on whatever platform you listen on. ------------------------------------------------------ We're kicking off Busy Gal Summer Sessions: a casual, not über-travel focused series focused mainly on women who chase their hobbies and passions. Basically, what makes their world turn during the season of long days and hazy heat. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

**GIVEAWAY DETAILS AT THE END OF THE EPISODE** In the words of viral TikTok sensation @joolieannie, we're being very demure, very cutesy in today's episode. It's a solo Summer Session and Part 1 of 3 as I dive into some of my passions outside of traveling. We begin with my entry into the world of beauty and how I accidentally manifested my 10-year career in this industry. No, really. I briefly discuss the expectations of success as a child of immigrants, how I tried to juggle meeting those expectations with my interests, and how the 2010s beauty guru explosion got me here. From my chemistry background to my neurotic tendencies and how both inform how I approach beauty and beauty consumption as an expert and audience member. Again, very demure. I end the episode with a sneak peek of my belated birthday giveaway, which will be hosted on the @busygallivantingpodcast Instagram the day after this episode goes live. ------------------------------------------------------ We're kicking off Busy Gal Summer Sessions: a casual, not über-travel focused series focused mainly on women who chase their hobbies and passions. Basically, what makes their world turn during the season of long days and hazy heat. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Busy Gal Summer Sessions. Throughout the summer, I'll have conversations with various women to talk about their interests, hobbies, and creative passions. In a world where women are often defined by how they serve others, I want to know what serves them. This episode features a familiar guest in Kate (@katherinehere) but outside of her love for travel and theater... we talk about her talent and passion for pole! From what started out as a fun bachelorette activity but has now become a regular practice, we discuss and debunk any preconceived notion of pole dancing and how it's an inclusive form of expression, art, and strength. ------------------------------------------------------ We're kicking off Busy Gal Summer Sessions: a casual, not über-travel focused series focused mainly on women who chase their hobbies and passions. Basically, what makes their world turn during the season of long days and hazy heat. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com⁠

In an age where BookTok is throwing fairy romance, beach flings, and mafia bosses at you, @MelsLiteraryDisco is here to tell you there's so much more! We chat with Melissa, the creator behind @MelsLiteraryDisco, "Studio 54 but for books". A space where books of all kinds can come together and just jam. It's a thoughtful conversation where we discuss her entry into reading after not being one in childhood/teenager-hood like so many adult readers are, how her Scorpio moon likely has a role to play in the books she likes, and the pipeline between book lovers and lover girls. It's an openness to be soft, vulnerable, and authentic. Find her at @melsliterarydisco on Instagram! ------------------------------------------------------ We're kicking off Busy Gal Summer Sessions: a casual, not über-travel focused series focused mainly on women who chase their hobbies and passions. Basically, what makes their world turn during the season of long days and hazy heat. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com

Welcome to the third episode of the Busy Gal Summer Sessions. Throughout the summer, I'll have conversations with various women to talk about their interests, hobbies, and creative passions. In a world where women are often defined by how they serve others, I want to know what serves them. This episode features one of my best friends and we have a conversation about her love and natural talent for creating and a renaissance of the old school, elegant art of hosting. Join me in picking her brain about what elevates a get-together into an event. Christine also discusses her multicultural upbringing growing up half Egyptian-half Ukrainian and touches on the influences of her childhood as she turned her dream of visiting New York into her reality of having New York in her backyard as she raises her daughter. You can find Christine at @christinemade_! ------------------------------------------------------ We're kicking off Busy Gal Summer Sessions: a casual, not über-travel focused series focused mainly on women who chase their hobbies and passions. Basically, what makes their world turn during the season of long days and hazy heat. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com

Welcome to the first official episode of the Busy Gal Summer Sessions. Throughout the summer, I'll have conversations with various women to talk about their interests, hobbies, and creative passions. In a world where women are often defined by how they serve others, I want to know what serves them. This debut episode features my best friend and we have a conversation about her two main hobbies: baking and film... how both have brought her peace in tumultuous times, how she protects these creative passions, and how visual storytelling is a big part of her joy. We may also sneak in talks of crushes, local and celeb, Lord of the Rings, and our circumstances growing up as daughters of Filipino immigrants. ------------------------------------------------------ We're kicking off Busy Gal Summer Sessions: a casual, not über-travel focused series focused mainly on women who chase their hobbies and passions. Basically, what makes their world turn during the season of long days and hazy heat. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com

Hey Bestie... catch up with me and my bestie (@chrisjunebug). Today's episode is the chance for you to be a fly on the wall of one of our daily conversations where we talk about summer plans, what it's like to be friends with a frequent traveler, and our shared but still unique experiences growing up as eldest daughters of immigrants. We're kicking off Busy Gal Summer Sessions: a casual, not über-travel focused series focused mainly on women who chase their hobbies and passions. Basically, what makes their world turn during the season of long days and hazy heat. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com

Busy Gallivanting Season 1 Finale. Part 2 of 2. **Trigger Warning** This episode briefly discusses suicide and suicidal ideation, and some people might find it disturbing. If you or someone you know is suicidal, please, contact your physician, go to your local ER, or call the suicide prevention hotline in your country. For the United States, the numbers are as follows: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255), or message the Crisis Text Line at 741741. Both programs provide free, confidential support 24/7. Here's the sequel to last week's episode on being an angry girl. The vulnerability keeps on showing. And that's such a good thing. In a world where we're often taught to be on and perfect all the time, I'm unpacking what's taken years for me to learn. We talk about Eldest Daughter Syndrome, growing up as a daughter of immigrants, and how it's impacted me in adulthood. Through the trauma and triggers, I describe how travel has been a healing journey for me because it's simply allowed me to be without expectation or failure and how this simple joy may have just saved my life. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com

Part 1 of the Busy Gallivanting Season Finale. This episode is the most vulnerable you'll see me thus far. And that's such a good thing. In a world where we're often taught to be on and perfect all the time, I'm unpacking what's taken years for me to learn. How being so on top of it all can just as easily lead to a downfall. Through a lot of self-reflection, learning, listening, and therapy, I'm taking you with me on my discovery that I am an angry girl and how that's ok. We talk about the spiritual and psychological side of anger, the divine feminine, and how to identify triggers and learn how to demystify them and ultimately, get to know yourself a little more. I'll share personal breakthroughs about my anger triggers, hyperindependence as a trauma response to being parentified at a young age, and the lessons that have come along the way. This episode is an expression of me trying to heal my Divine Feminine and reflect, express, and finally be kind not just to others but to myself and little me. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com

Lobster rolls, sunrise at Cadillac Mountains, and glorious, glorious nature. Join us on one of our first trips in a post-lockdown world as we embark on a girls road trip from New Jersey to Maine to try and reacquaint ourselves with travel again in 2021. We indulge in seafood, kayak in open waters, and climb summits in this jam-packed vacation. Listen for our favorite food recs, hidden gems for swimming and hiking, and how to guarantee a spot at sunrise at Acadia National Park. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com

Come chat with us for a casual conversation as Belle (@lavieavecrosebelle) and I get ready for a fun event while taking you into one of our usual conversations about folklore, myths, and legends. One of the most fascinating parts of travel to me is learning about local wives tales and mythology and how these weave their way into a location's history and culture. WHERE TO FIND ME: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@busygallivantingpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BusyGallivantingPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email: [email protected] Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠busygallivantingpodcast.com