For over 16 years, Hip Travel Mama has been a place to share my passion for family travel and adventures.
What started as one of the first family travel blogs has evolved into a platform for personal growth, intentional living, and embracing new adventures at any stage of life.
Last year, I launched the All Who Wander Podcast to explore how people navigate midlife transitions, career changes, and personal reinvention while staying true to their values. We discuss balancing family, meaningful work, and the courage to pursue new paths.
Introducing All Who Wander: A Guide to Finding Your Path in Seasons of Change– Coming Spring 2025
I’m excited to reveal the next chapter of my journey—my upcoming book, All Who Wander: A Guide to Finding Your Path in Seasons of Change, releasing Spring 2025! This book is a guide for navigating life transitions—whether you’re an empty nester, midlife professional seeking purpose, an entrepreneur rethinking your path, or someone feeling stuck and ready for change.
If you’re:
✔ A parent navigating the empty nest transition and redefining your next chapter
✔ A leader or entrepreneur looking to align your career with your core values
✔ A midlife professional ready to embrace change, new opportunities, and adventure
✔ Someone who feels stuck in routine and craves clarity, purpose, and personal growth
Then All Who Wander is for you.
This book combines self-help, business strategy, and personal development to offer practical tools, real-life stories, and actionable steps to help you:
- Align your work, relationships, and life choices with your core values
- Navigate midlife career changes, personal reinvention, and major transitions
- Overcome fear and take calculated risks toward a more fulfilling life
- Build deeper connections with family, friends, and a supportive community
- Cultivate curiosity, resilience, and a mindset of adventure
Whether you’re facing an empty nest, career shift, or personal reinvention, this book provides a roadmap to rediscovering joy, purpose, and the courage to create a life you love.
This book is for you if you are feeling lost, stuck, or unsure of your next step.
In a world full of uncertainty, we may not control everything—but we can control how we show up, explore what brings us joy, and take steps toward our next adventure.
Why I Wrote All Who Wander
This book was born from my own midlife transition. A few years ago, I found myself at a crossroads—our daughters were growing up, my eldest left for college, and we were preparing for an empty nest. Our friendships and community were evolving, and I was approaching a milestone birthday.
Life as we knew it was shifting, and I felt unmoored. What do we want this next chapter to look like? What dreams do we want to pursue while our daughters chase theirs?
If you’ve ever felt:
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Expressing gratitude for my village
Writing my first book while managing a family, running a full-time business, supporting clients, and making a big move has been an incredible adventure in itself. This dream wouldn’t have been possible without the support of my husband, family, friends, my editor, and the amazing community cheering me on every step of the way.
A special thank-you to the brilliant illustrator and artist Steph Edwards (@toyoufromsteph), whose custom artwork has brought this book to life. Her creativity and illustrations have been a constant source of inspiration throughout this process. Go follow her work!
Let’s make this next chapter your best adventure yet! #AllWhoWanderBook