The Guidebook: Recent Episodes
Rachel Meltzer
The Guidebook is raw conversations with risk-takers about adventure, work, life, and the emotions behind it all. We’re unveiling the challenges and joys of adventure to inspire you to TAKE THE RISK. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theguidebook/support
This week, we are talking to Melanie, a freelance writer and editor, and the host of two podcasts: The Deliberate Freelancer and Association Station.
In my episode with Melanie, we chat about:
✨ Travel and solo travel
✨ Melanie's journey from journalist to freelancer
✨ In's and outs of how to start a podcast
You can learn more about Melanie at:
- LinkedIn
- MelEdits
- Deliberate Freelancer Podcast
- Association Station Podcast
Learn more about Rachel Meltzer and Pop Club on:
- Instagram
- LinkedIn
- Website
- Free Resources & Courses
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My chat with Daniel has to be one of the most energetic conversations on the Guidebook Podcast. And with the guests I've had so far, that's a big claim. I had a blast chatting with Daniel Brenneman, co-founder of Empathy Marketing Co, an agency helping you find marketing clarity through the power of emotional marketing.
In my episode with Daniel, we chat about:
✨ The power of genuine connection in business
✨ Aligning with your true mission and letting your brand personality shine
✨ Using storytelling and video to connect
✨ The importance of soft skills in marketing, and more.
You can learn more about Daniel at:
- LinkedIn
- Empathy Marketing Co.
Learn more about Rachel Meltzer and Pop Club on:
- Instagram
- LinkedIn
- Website
- Free Resources & Courses
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In this episode, I chat with Ray Slater Berry, founder of DSLX, a tech content agency on a mission to empower diverse and minority group writers to write.
In this episode, we chat about:
✨ Getting started freelance writing
✨ Beach volleyball and fiction writing
✨ Starting an agency and business with a partner
✨ Balancing work and passion
You can learn more about Ray at:
- LinkedIn
- Rays Writer Academy
- DSLX
Learn more about Rachel Meltzer and Pop Club on:
- Instagram
- LinkedIn
- Website
- Free Resources & Courses
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This week I'm joined by my new friend from LinkedIn Mara Watts. Mara is a mom of 3, a yoga instructor, a freelance writer, a plant mom, and full-time latte sipper.
We cover loads of ground in this episode including:
✨ Tips for balancing freelance writing, and self-employed work with motherhood
✨ Overcoming rejection and asking for more from clients
✨ The importance of a strong portfolio
✨ The importance of movement and it's link to doing better work
You can learn more about Mara at:
- LinkedIn
- Mara's Portfolio
Learn more about Rachel Meltzer and Pop Club on:
- Instagram
- LinkedIn
- Website
- Free Resources & Courses
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This week on the Guidebook Podcast I'm joined by my new friend Will Stevens. Will is a fractional leader and go-to-market specialist, who founded Gain Growth Consulting, a practice that simplifies strategy and develops execution plans for clients. Will also hosts his own podcast called Solopreneur Stories. In my chat with Will we cover a lot of ground, including:
✨ Wills transition from employee to self-employed
✨ Motivations behind his business & startup challenges
✨ Niching and identifying ideal clients
✨Getting over perfectionism and treating a business like an experiment
You can learn more about Will at:
- Solopreneur Stories Podcast
- LinkedIn
Learn more about Rachel Meltzer and Pop Club on:
- Instagram
- LinkedIn
- Website
- Free Resources & Courses
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This week we have Blair Sharp on the podcast. She's a mum, wife, and writer from Minnesota, who specializes in mental health, parenting, and wellness content, regularly shares her insights on LinkedIn, and writes a newsletter called Hey Freelancer to motivate others to build their dream businesses.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Pros and cons of working a 9-5 compared to freelancing
- Learning from and collaborating with competetors
- LinkedIn strategies
- ADHD and how it impacts both work and personal life
You can learn more about Blair at:
- Blair's Website
- Hey Freelancer Newsletter
- LinkedIn
Learn more about Rachel Meltzer and Pop Club on:
- Instagram
- LinkedIn
- Website
- Free Resources & Courses
Disclaimer: We talk about money in this episode. This is not financial advice; we are not financial experts. If you need help with your finances please find a credible, licensed professional to help you! We’re just talking about our experiences and what worked for us.
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In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Anto. Sarah helps female founders in the tech industry to start their businesses and prepare for fundraising. As a passionate advocate for women in entrepreneurship, Sarah shares her wealth of experience and insights. From launching her startups to empowering other women, she's full of really interesting insights and takeaways from the world of tech startups.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Tech startups and the parallels with solopreneurship
- Building sustainable long term viable businesses
- Digital nomad life in Europe
You can learn more about Sarah at:
- Sarah's Website
- LinkedIn
Learn more about Rachel Meltzer and Pop Club on:
- Instagram
- LinkedIn
- Website
- Free Resources & Courses
Disclaimer: We talk about money in this episode. This is not financial advice; we are not financial experts. If you need help with your finances please find a credible, licensed professional to help you! We’re just talking about our experiences and what worked for us.
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This week in The Guidebook I'm joined by Monica Shaw. Monica is a freelance writer, mountain leader, blogger and SAAS business owner. I loved talking to Monica as she has so much going on at once and somehow finds time to work on them all. This is such an interesting conversation, diving into the mind of somebody who juggles multiple revenue streams.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Monicas background and how she found herself launching a niche SAAS software aimed at writers.
- Her passion for the outdoors and how that led to her combining mountain guiding with blogging.
- Finding time to work on multiple revenue streams
- Setting prices and how to manage your time
You can learn more about Monica at:
- Eat Sleep Wild
- Writers Residence
- Instagram
Learn more about Rachel Meltzer and Pop Club on:
- Instagram
- LinkedIn
- Website
- Free Resources & Courses
Disclaimer: We talk about money in this episode. This is not financial advice; we are not financial experts. If you need help with your finances please find a credible, licensed professional to help you! We’re just talking about our experiences and what worked for us.
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I'm joined this week by Marie Pier Tremblay. Marie is a life coach, bookworm, kinkster, and close friend of mine. She lives in Montreal, Canada, and after completing her dream of thru-hiking the PCT in 2019 she transitioned from freelance illustrator to full-time entrepreneur. Through her work as a coach and the host of the Self-Growth Nerds podcast, she empowers creative weirdos to carve their unapologetic paths.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Building and reprioritizing self-care in your life
- The value of coaching
- 4 frameworks for changing the way you think
- Embracing freedom and designing your own life
You can learn more about Marie at:
- Website
- Podcast
- Instagram
Learn more about Rachel Meltzer and Pop Club on:
- Instagram
- LinkedIn
- Website
- Free Resources & Courses
Disclaimer: We talk about money in this episode. This is not financial advice; we are not financial experts. If you need help with your finances please find a credible, licensed professional to help you! We’re just talking about our experiences and what worked for us.
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This week I'm chatting with Johanna Flashman. Johanna is a freelance writer, journalist, and SEO strategist in the outdoor industry. Rachel also runs the website The Freelance Outdoorswoman which shares stories of other freelancers in the outdoor industry.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Johannas started as a freelancer, some of her early challenges and how they were overcome
- The challenges of finding clients and marketing yourself
- Imposter syndrome
- Switching from freelancing to full time employment
You can learn more about Johanna at:
- Website
- LinkedIn
- Instagram
- Freelance Outdoors Woman
Learn more about Rachel Meltzer and Pop Club on:
- Instagram
- LinkedIn
- Website
- Free Resources & Courses
Disclaimer: We talk about money in this episode. This is not financial advice; we are not financial experts. If you need help with your finances please find a credible, licensed professional to help you! We’re just talking about our experiences and what worked for us.
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I'm talking to one of my favourite humans Rachel Ayotte, where we dive into our Pop Club community, her freelancing background, and our thoughts on mindset and self-care around the freelance lifestyle.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Rachel's experience of Pop Club
- The importance of taking time off and self-care
- Saying no to work
- The best bits about freelancing
Learn more about Rachel Ayotte on:
- LinkedIn
Learn more about Rachel and Pop Club on:
- Instagram
- LinkedIn
- Website
- Free Resources & Courses
Disclaimer: We talk about money in this episode. This is not financial advice; we are not financial experts. If you need help with your finances please find a credible, licensed professional to help you! We’re just talking about our experiences and what worked for us.
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This week I'm chatting with Rachel Dilliplane. Another Rachel! Rachel is a voice-over artist and freelancer. Rachel is super funny, sharing her adventures on her TikTok along with her 2003 Ford E350 Shuttle Bus aks, the Rollsbud Motel.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Comparisons between building a Van and building a business
- Balancing vanlife and adventure with building your business
- Her story of moving from her 9-5 to freelancing and how there's no one way to build a business
- The realities of living in a van, and the pros and cons of balancing vanlife, adventure, and work.
You can find Rachel D. Online:
- Website
- LinkedIn
- TikTok
Find Rachel M. Online:
- LinkedIn
- Website
- Free Resources
Disclaimer: We talk about money in this episode. This is not financial advice; we are not financial experts. If you need help with your finances please find a credible, licensed professional to help you! We’re just talking about our experiences and what worked for us.
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Join me, as I sit down with Austin L. Church, a seasoned writer, marketing consultant, and business coach. Having weathered the storm of a layoff from a marketing agency in 2009 Austin now shares invaluable insights with freelancers and consultants.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Austin's Morning Marketing Habit
- 6 Levers that will propel your business growth
- Austin's beliefs on work-life balance
- His new book, available now called Free Money
You can find Austin Online:
- Website
- X
Find Rachel Online:
- Instagram
- LinkedIn
- Website
- Free Resources & Courses
Disclaimer: We talk about money in this episode. This is not financial advice; we are not financial experts. If you need help with your finances please find a credible, licensed professional to help you! We’re just talking about our experiences and what worked for us.
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This week, I'm joined by my dear friend Sarah Collie. Sarah is a Virginia-based freelance writer for sustainable outdoor brands and horticulture companies. You'll often find Sarah hiking, planning next year's garden, or snuggling her puppy.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Starting a freelance writing business with NO experience
- Living an intentional and flexible life because of your freelance writing business
- Learning your limitations and finding a balance within the freedom freelancing offers
Wanna join us in Pop Club? You can join here.
(or learn more here).
You can find Sarah Online:
Find Rachel Online:
- Instagram
- LinkedIn
- Website
- Free Resources & Courses
Disclaimer: We talk about money in this episode. This is not financial advice; we are not financial experts. If you need help with your finances please find a credible, licensed professional to help you! We’re just talking about our experiences and what worked for us.
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This week, I have Megan Kitzmiller Bradley on the show! Megan attended Camp Moxie, my bootcamp for new freelance writers in 2021.
At the time, she still had a full time job and started her biz as a side hustle during the bootcamp. Since then, she’s launched her own freelance writing business earning $70k in her first year! She’s also been able to take off an entire month for her wedding and make her work schedule flexible so she can do the things she loves during the day.
Camp Moxie is currently on sale for $200 off as a part of my biggest sale ever. You can join through November 30th to snag that special sale price! Once enrollment closes on November 30th, we won’t be opening Camp Moxie again until next year.
Camp Moxie is a 5-month bootcamp for new freelance writers. For the first three months you’ll go through a course with your cohort. Each chapter of the course is made up of video lessons with transcripts, workbooks, and homework to help you launch your business. In the last 8 weeks of the program, you’ll get your first client! Throughout the bootcamp, we’ll have group coaching calls every other week so you can get live support from me and get all your questions answered!
Links:
- GET $200 OFF CAMP MOXIE
- More info about Camp Moxie
- Get the discount codes for my BIGGEST SALE EVER – Up to 60% off of my entire shop!
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Jenni Gritters is a business coach for freelancers, a mostly retired journalist, and a mom of two. You might recognize her from the podcast she used to host, The Writer’s Co-op. Now, she’s helping freelancers build agile businesses while occasionally writing product reviews for Wirecutter, Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, and more. She’s an avid adventurer with a three-and-a-half-year-old and a one-year-old.
Jenni has repeatedly amazed me with her ability to make her business work for her. She’s taken two maternity leaves while freelancing and consistently works 4-hour workweeks, capping her office time to six hours daily.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Jenni's journey to full-time freelancing and freelancer coaching
- How she intentionally makes business decisions
- the type of coaching she provides
- mindset tips
You can find Jenni Online:
- Website
Find Rachel Online:
- Instagram
- LinkedIn
- Website
- Free Resources & Courses
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5 months ago, Nick Lafferty quit what seemed like the perfect job for him to start his own business.
Nick is a growth marketing consultant and creator of Early Exit Club a newsletter and community for solopreneurs.
We met back when he worked at Loom. He actually hired me as a freelance content writer there. We’ve stayed in touch ever since and it’s been so fun growing together.
In this episode we cover:
- What it felt like for Nick to leave his job (one that was seemingly perfect for him)
- How Nick got to $20k revenue months
- How to know it’s the “right” time to take the leap into solopreneurship
- How to turn a layoff into a new career (and triple your income)
Here are some things we mentioned in the episode:
- Early Exit Club
- You Need a Budget (YNAB)
Find Nick Online:
- Sign up for Nick's free newsletter (Early Exit Club)
- Follow Nick on LinkedIn
- Early Exit Club Products
- Nick's Website
Find Rachel Online:
- Website
- Free Resources & Courses
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Liz is a freelance marketing consultant, business coach for freelance writers, and the founder of MACE writing. She’s been freelancing since 2006.
She’s done so many cool things, like traveling to all 7 continents, living abroad, and becoming a mom.
Liz has been popping’ off on LinkedIn, and I know y’all are gonna love our conversation because it’s chock full of juicy mindset moments that will help you thrive as a freelancer.
We talk about:
- The freedom, fulfillment, and flexibility that freelancing offers
- What happens when your business can run on autopilot, but you want control
- The mental rollercoasters of freelancing are overthinking, the challenge of your first year, separating your self-worth from your work, taking risks, and how much you change year to year.
- AI & freelance writing: we answer your questions like Is AI going to eliminate freelance writers? And How do you use AI?
- Lastly, Liz gives advice to new freelancers who want to get started.
You can find Liz online:
- Website
- 1:1 Coaching
- Resources
For a limited time, you can also get your hands on all of her paid resources for freelance writers through her The Ultimate Copywriter’s Super Stack with a major discount! The whole bundle is just $49 for all resources, and it includes Liz’s three e-books:
-Asked and Answered (Series 1)
-Asked and Answered (Series 2)
-Find Your Floor
It comes with a whole bundle of resources for copywriters from other educators, too.
You can find Rachel online:
- Website
- 1:1 coaching
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This is part 2 of a two-part series with Shelbi! Go back and listen to part 1 from last week if you haven't already.
Shelbi is a freelance writer, book nerd, and world traveler. She’s traveled with friends and solo both internationally and around the US.
In this episode, we talk about travel and money as freelancers:
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How to afford travel multiple times a year
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Traveling with friends
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Traveling while working
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Traveling solo
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Travel hacking basics
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How to make friends while traveling
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Getting out of debt
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What freelancers should actually have in their savings accounts
Find Shelbi Online:
- Substack (newsletter)
- Website
Learn more about Pop Club and join Shelbi and me in our online community for freelancers!
Disclaimer: We talk about money in this episode. This is not financial advice; we are not financial experts. If you need help with your finances please find a credible, licensed professional to help you! We’re just talking about our experiences and what worked for us.
Tools, Apps, Resources, and Products from this episode:
We aren't sponsored in any way by any of these entities. These are just things we love to use and mentioned in this episode!
- Our fave travel backpack
- Going (formerly Scott's Cheap Flights)
- FareDrop & The Daily Drop
- How I manage my money
- Hostelworld
- Skiplagged
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Shelbi is a freelance writer, book nerd, and world traveler. She’s traveled with friends and solo both internationally and around the US.
We talked for TWO HOURS, so I’ve split our casual conversation up into TWO episodes! The second episode will air next week.
In this episode, we talk about:
- How Shelbi got started freelancing
- Our opinions on low-paying freelance work
- What really gets our goat
- How she budgets for travel (she visited 4 other countries this year and took 4 domestic trips too!)
On the next episode we take a deep dive into travel, budgeting, and her tips for freelancers who want to travel – you’re not going to want to miss it.
Find Shelbi Online:
- Website
- Substack (newsletter)
Learn more about Pop Club and join Shelbi and me in our online community for freelancers!
Disclaimer: We talk about money in this episode. This is not financial advice; we are not financial experts. If you need help with your finances please find a credible, licensed professional to help you! We’re just talking about our experiences and what worked for us.
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Polly Clover joins us today to talk about:
- That time she bought a one-way ticket to teach English as a foreign language
- How she became a freelance writer
- Why she finally quit being a teacher
- The honesty that turned her from freelance writer to SEO expert
- How to LEARN
- Her new SEO Blogging Course
- How she DOUBLED her rates
This episode is chock full of expert tips you can apply to your freelance career right now!
Find Polly Online:
- Website
Get Polly's SEO Blogging Course & Resources
Try Pop Club for 30 Days for free
Join us for our pitch parties!
- More Info
- Add our Free Community events to your calendar
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This week we're talking to Jackie “Dirt Nap” Lastinger, founder of The Girls Trip Adventure Co.
The Girls Trip Adventure Co. empowers & connects women through outdoor adventure & travel! It’s a space for women to dip their foot into the world of backpacking and other activities with no pressure or judgment.
Their next trips include: the Trans Catalina Trail, Channel Islands NP, and Alaska!
Find Jackie on Instagram:
@jackieoutside
@thegirlstripadventureco
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Ash Czarnota from Alpine Start Creative joins us today on the pod. She's a small business owner, freelance writer, thru-hiker, and fan of failing forward!
Our freeform conversation talks about:
- what it was like to start her biz (spoiler: she flew by the seat of her pants)
- how she saved for, prepped her biz for, and went on a thruhike of the PCT
- what coming home from a thruhike to diving back into work felt like
- pro tips for new freelancers
You can find Ash online:
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Controversial take: you shouldn't share your rates publicly. In this episode, find out why! Plus, snag my pricing guide template.
Get the Template:
The Pricing Guide Template
PS Insta is kinda my thing:
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Your money mindset is foundational to your business.
Your money mindset has been cultivated over your entire lifetime. Growing up in a capitalist society, everything has contributed to your mindset – From how your parents handled money to the community you grew up in.
A good money mindset can mean making a thriving living as a freelance writer. Leaving your mindset unkempt can lead to a struggling business.
It's time to heal your money mindset and create a solid foundation for your business.
In this episode, we take a deep dive into my Money Mindset Workbook. I go over my favorite lesson about money from my Life Coach, Marie Pier Tremblay of Self-Growth Nerds – go check out her podcast too! And I share strategies for changing your money mindset.
Get the Money Mindset Workbook - it's free!
Come back to this workbook every 6-12 months to stay on top of your ever-changing mindset.
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This is the most commonly asked niche question I get – can you have more than 1 niche?
There’s no hard and fast answer to this question, but my advice is:
For the first 6 months of your business only focus on one niche. Pick the niche that has the most profit potential.
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Welcome back to the Guidebook! We're doing things a bit differently this season. Stay tuned for more...
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This week’s episode features Kevin Grooman aka “Spacejam”
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I met Kevin through Dylan’s hiker chat (go listen to last week’s episode!). He’s triple crowned and gotten engaged along the way.
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In this episode we’re talking about triple crowning; navigating home ownership, a career, and thruhiking all at once; forging a relationship formed in “real life” on the trail; Casa de Luna and Hiker Heaven closing; CDT vs PCT vs AT culture and intimidation level; the most epic trail magic ever; paper maps vs guthooks; bringing a camera on trail; finding your place after triple crowning; as well as the pandemic and the antiracism movement in the US in 2020.
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Thanks to Chelsea Hall and Monica Aguilar, our Patron donors this week. And shoutout to Michelle and Eric Meltzer, my parents, who always support the show.
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Find Kevin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groomanji/?hl=en
Kevin’s website: https://www.groomanji.com/
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Find Rachel on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meltzerseltzer
Rachel’s website: https://www.trailnamehere.com/
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Dylan “Pickle” Tonkin’s Hiker Chat (DM him on instagram!): https://www.instagram.com/dstonkin/
This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Dylan Tonkin
This episode features Dylan “Pickle” Tonkin
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I saw Dylan’s podcast come out at the end of 2018 when I was just under a year into my show. I remember being completely jealous and totally comparing myself to him bahahah I was still so self-conscious about podcasting back then.
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Fast-forward to nearly a year and a half later, I decided to kick my ego out and message Dylan on Instagram to see if he might want to come on my show and do a crossover episode like the one I’d done with Trail Tales.
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Man, Dylan turned out to be so kind, funny, and such a great conversation. On our pre-recording screening chat (usually about 15 minutes) we talked for almost an hour! He invited me to his hiker chat (you’re invited too, see the podcast episode description your fave podcast player for details!) and it was a blast. It felt SO good to reconnect with the hiking community virtually while we can’t be out on trail.
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This episode was incredible. We talked about how the trail community and the relationships we build on the trail, how the trail brings us back to our best selves, starting your own business after thruhiking, starting a podcast, and social media on trail. Dylan also opens up and shares a very personal story with us about the one day that hit him the hardest emotionally on the trail and why he kept going after it.
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I hope this episode inspires you. Whether you’re dreaming about thruhiking, considering entrepreneurship, or you’re also facing the death of an important person in your life, we’ve got something for you here. This episode really rekindled my excitement to plan another thruhike and to push myself harder with this podcast.
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If you haven’t heard, our Patreon has officially launched! You can find the link in our bio! Patreon is a platform that allows our listeners to support the show through a small monthly donation. All patrons (people who donate) will receive a free sticker, invites to The Guidebook community meetups (check out our story for deets!), and even voting power. By joining us on Patreon, you’re helping pay for our server costs and gear maintenance.
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I want to thank you ALL for being here listening. I am so grateful that I get to connect with you through this amazing journey.
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Thanks to our Patrons + Donors:
Chelsea Hall
Luke Pearsall
Eric Meltzer
Michelle Meltzer
Support The Guidebook on Patreon and get a free sticker, a shoutout in the show credits, and invites to our community events where you can talk to guests from the show (currently via zoom)! https://www.patreon.com/theguidebookpod
Follow Dylan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dstonkin/
And be sure to direct message him if you want to join in on the Hiker Chat! It takes place every Wednesday at 6pmET over Zoom.
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It’s been so amazing to get to talk to thruhikers from other countries this season. You might remember episode 1 of this season with @ValIsmaili who hiked the Transcaucasian trail. He connected me with @Leahikes who is an expert thruhiker from Germany. She’s lived and hiked basically all over the world.
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In this episode Lea and I got to chat about arranging your life to allow for lots of hiking, the time her backpack got stollen in Chile, vanlife in Switzerland, gear and food – of course, resupplying in a foreign country and hiking alone as a solo female traveler. We also discuss what makes an expert because often, even though we might be incredibly experienced, we don’t feel like “experts.”
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I met AM Fog (aka @ashermcglothlin) on the Appalachian Trail in 2018 when we were both making our way Northbound through the Smokies.
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Asher is a musician, grad student, and thruhiker. He just released a new EP called “Smothered, Lovered, and Covered” which is available now on his website and will be available on all streaming platforms on July 30th!
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This episode is a simple shooting the shit trail stories episode much like the classic Podcast Here episodes from our origin. We talk about the blizzard we trekked through in the Smokies, the moment you realize you can hike your own hike, the powerful confidence thruhiking gives you, the best trail magic ever, and so much more.
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I hope this episode helps you reminisce or look forward to your first thruhike. Maybe it’ll even help you avoid our novice mice mishaps and pack enough food!
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One thing that hit me from this episode is when Asher said “Even on the hard days there was never anywhere else I’d rather be. That is a hard feeling to recapture.”
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Give it a listen along with all of our other episodes from season 3 on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts!
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P.S. Thanks for all of your patience with this season’s new host and upload limits! We’ll get it right next week!
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We’ll be rebooting our Patreon next month with tiers starting as low as $3/mo! I’d love it if you’ll join us over there for some bonus content, merch, and virtual community gatherings! Stay tuned for its release on Thursday, August 6th.
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Welcome back to part two of my lovely chat with Elina "Tip Tap" Osborne!!
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In this second part of our chat we dive deeper and discuss the impact of social media on thruhiking and story telling, the glorification of thruhiking on Youtube, the struggle of telling your own story and Elina's tips on beginning to tell your own, camping alone, and Elina's best cry on trail.
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I hope y'all love this episode as much as I did. Elina has inspired me to work on my trail memoir again with renewed excitement! Are you working on any storytelling projects? Let us know in the comments!
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This week’s guest is Elina “Tip Tap” Osborne (aka @elinasborne)!
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Oh my gosh, I had such a good time interviewing Elina. We have lots in common and the jokes were flowing!! We talked so much that this is going to be released as a two-part episode.
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In this first part of our chat, we talk about loads of things. From life plans to the confidence we found on trail, post-trail grief to the euphoria of climbing Mount Witney, how it felt to edit her PCT videos after her thruhike, doing things for YOURSELF by YOURSELF, fear on trail, and social media on the trail. Oh, and sooooo much more.
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This episode will bring you laughs, bring back memories, and hopefully get you excited about your next adventure! Find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Life Update: I have now picked up my van! She’s amazing and I’ve named her Marcel (like the shell). Unfortunately COVID messed up some of my financial plans and is making it more difficult with cafes and gyms closed for cheap cross country travel while working more difficult. I’m saving up for some solar panels so that I can make it all happen! For now, I’ll be taking her out on weekend trips and recording podcasts in her!
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Welcome back to Season 1 of The Guidebook! I'm your host Rachel. This here episode 4 features Anne “Scrappy” Baker (@ennakrek).
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Anne has hiked the Wind River Travers, the Teton Crest Trail, the Sheltowee Trace Trail, parts of the Appalachian Trail and Mountains to Sea Trail, and completed the PCT in sections. She’s a PhD candidate too!
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Anne wrote an article for The Trek called “Post Trail Depression: It’s Not What You Think” in 2019 and I immediately reached out to her to talk. I was so curious about her research because at the time I had just launched my Post Trail Depression survey and decided to write a book about Post Trail Depression (it’s still in the works).
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This interview is more than just a talk about post trail depression – well actually post trail grief. We also discussed reconciling the person you are on trail with the person you are at home, the thruhiking community, working toward her PhD, and working in the US mental healthcare system.
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Anne is incredibly smart, so relatable, and a great gear reviewer (check her out on the Trek!). I hope you’ll be able to relate to this episode and maybe put some thought into your feelings about your thruhike and yourself.
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PS I did finally sell that saxophone! A college freshman studying jazz performance bought it from me and he uses it every day, happily.
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This episode features Aaron Owens Mayhew. Aaron is a registered dietician and the creator of Backcountry Foodie! Aaron and her husband, Chris, live in a van they custom designed and built themselves.
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We chat about how Aaron got started backpacking, thruhiking misadventures, how Aaron became a nutritionist and used those skills to create the Backcountry Foodie, the van that Aaron and her husband Chris designed and built together, and starting a small business together. Aaron also gives great tips for living vanlife with your dog!
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This episode was recorded pre-COVID-19 so quick update on Aaron and Chris’s status… Aaron and Chris have traveled in their van back to Florida to park in the driveway of some family members to shelter in place safely. They’re pretty bummed because, as you’ll hear in the episode they were working on choosing a place to plant roots and begin phase two of their business. They’re incredible entrepreneurs and I know they’ll get through this.
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Our guest this week is Amanda aka @tidelinetoalpine on Instagram!
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Amanda has lived in a van for 6 years! She thru-hiked the PCT SOBO in 2018, Hiked the Washington section of the PCT in 2019 NOBO, and she’s hiked the Sunshine Coast Trail 3 times. Amanda is a climber, photographer, and writer too. She travels everywhere with her dog Frank who has summited over 60 peaks with her. She created @walk9radio to share more about backpacking with dogs.
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Amanda’s Instagram is full of truly honest and gritty accounts of her travels, the people she’s encountered, the things she’s learned, and the mental stuff she’s working through and I love that. Her honesty is really why I started following her. Plus, she shares adorable pics of her dog on her stories and in her feed!
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We talked to Amanda about her choice to live in a van and some things she’s learned over the past 6 years of living in a van. Plus, we’ll touch on adventure travel with a dog! I hope we’ll get to talk about climbing too, but let’s see where this leads us! She gave us some AMAZING advice. You can find more from Amanda on her website: http://tidelinetoalpine.com/
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Our LIVE guest this week is Britany aka @britanyinwanderland!
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Brit is the founder of @11thessential and a part-time road traveler who is building out a van with an incredible story. Brit is proof that stewardship matters and that a fun car camping adventure can be achieved in just about any vehicle.
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I started following Brit for her stewardship promotion with 11th Essential and I stayed for her dope captions and adventures. We’ll be talking about her recently acquired van, the 11th Essential, and her adventures in part-time road travel!
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Nicholas thruhiked or LASHed for three consecutive hiking seasons and since then has settled down to have a family in Maine. He's hiked the AT, PCT, and a portion of the CDT.
I started following Nicholas for his simple beginner’s film photography tricks! On this episode we’ll be chatting about film photography during a thruhike, completing three thruhikes in three years, and how your thoughts about thruhiking change over time (especially after having a kid!).
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Our guest this week is Allison Williams aka @sizzlemayfield and @19hourswithsizzle!She has worked with @the_sca via @americrops, worked in land management and forest service, gone on an adventure with @nolsedu, and is a yogi. I can’t wait to chat with...
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This episode features Tyler Lau, trail name: The Prodigy (@thehikingprodigy). He’s hiked over 8,000 miles in his lifetime including the Pacific Crest Trail, the John Muir Trail, and the Colorado Trail. He is one of 9 people to have completed a Calendar...
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This episode features Tyler Lau, trail name: The Prodigy (@thehikingprodigy). He’s hiked over 8,000 miles in his lifetime including the Pacific Crest Trail, the John Muir Trail, and the Colorado Trail. He is one of 9 people to have completed a Calendar Year Triple Crown and the first person of color to do so. He is an active advocate for conservation and diversity in the outdoors.
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Kyle O'Grady is the host of Trail Tales and the creator of Kyle Hates Hiking! He's thru-hiked the Vermont Long Trail and the Appalachian Trail. Kyle has also completed the NH48 and the ADK46! In this LIVE episode (recorded on our Instagram), we're...
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This episode is a seriously jam-packed hour. In the first half of the episode, we talk about how Val got into backpacking and trail building. About halfway through the episode, Val begins sharing stories from his hikes in Armenia and Georgia! His...
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We talk about my first year of freelancing, coming home from a thruhike with an empty bank account, fear of failure, rolling with the punches, debt and affording thruhiking, spending fasts, sacrifice, regrets, Instagram and thruhiking, preconceived notions of thruhiking, and having to make the decision not to complete your thruhike.
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This week’s episode features a badass thruhiker who was on the AT at the same time as me. She hiked the AT in two LASH segments and I’ve interviewed one person from each of her tramilies! I’m so glad we got to connect. She had so much advice to pass on that I’m definitely going to implement in my own life. Tessa hiked the Appalachian Trail, the Long Trail, and the PCT. We talk about how it felt to prepare for her first thruhike on the AT versus the PCT. She hiked straight through the Sierras in a high snow pack year so, of course, we geeked out about that. We also touched on hiking alone, the heartache of looking back at thruhike photos, making a thruhike work for your budget and schedule, and leaving her trail family at the end of a LASH.
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In this episode we’re discussing thru-hiking as a total beginner, the divorce that sparked his thru-hike, why he chose the AT over the PCT, getting a job as an Alaskan Tour Guide, being a gay man on trail in 2017, giving yourself permission to ask for help, and returning home from a thru-hike to live with his parents.
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I talked to Hell Yeah for this episode. We discuss his two AT SOBO thruhike attempts and their differences, trail hair, gear, and coming home from a thruhike. We also trade trail stories. It’s good to be back! We have music!! Do you love it? Let me know! I’d love to hear from you. DM me on insta @trailnamehere, message me on facebook at facebook.com/trailnamehere, or shoot me an email at trailnamehere.com! Check out the TNH insta and facebook to vote on your favorite art for the show too! I will be posting the podcast just once a month on the last Friday so that I can focus on building my freelancing career and getting on the road.
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In this interview we talk about Starting your first thru-hike with a partner, the logistics of bike packing, and the differences between thru-hiking and bike packing.
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In this episode we talk about Katy’s 52 hike challenge, redefining hiking, plastic, and life as a social media manager. For this episode we sat out in Katy’s backyard by a little fountain so you may hear that in the background.
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This is the second part of a two part episode with the Boston Mule! Go back and listen to the first episode if you haven’t already! We start this episode by discussing the use of explicit language. Later, we talk about coming home from the AT, asking for help, and prepping for his second thruhike. We did this interview right on the side of the Appalachian Trail, so there were some interruptions from day hikers, forewarning.
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We touch on topics like mental health, social media, and working in the service industry. We also talk about starting life over at age 40 and the many trails that Jesse has done so far. This is a two part episode, be sure to listen to part 2!! Here’s where Jesse’s writing will be featured! https://americanwildmagazine.com/
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This episode features Gabby Sales. Gabby reached out to me through Instagram! We talked about hiking by yourself for the first time, the 52 Hike Challenge, getting pricked by a cactus, finding yourself, and using hiking to help with your mental health. Gabby mentions a guide she wrote for beginner hikers, you can check that out here: http://from1girlto1world.com/2019/02/05/solo-hiking-the-benefits-the-ultimate-guide-and-the-dos-and-donts/
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In this episode, Shutterbug and I talk about coming home from a thru-hike, wilderness therapy guiding, and mourning the loss of someone while on a thru-hike. Please bear with me, the sound quality this week is not great but it will get better next episode! Stay tuned through the end of the interview to hear a mini life update from me and check out this link if you want to learn more about Terra:
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On this episode, Spencer and I compare NOBO vs. SOBO; he tells me what it was like to have a girlfriend and a dog at home during his hike; we also discuss coming back to our nuanced society and leaving the corporate world. "The only limitation was how much daylight there was."
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Hardhat and I talk about the time his food was stolen by a bear, coming home from the trail, Flip-Flopping, and so much more. "When I decided it was time to leave, I used the AT as something to leave to. Instead of just leaving and it was exactly what I needed."
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Rachael and I talk about returning to ‘real life’ after trail, our hardest days on trail, and everything in between. “Now it’s like, you know how to dial in to ‘You can do this girl! Look at all you’ve done!’ and that’s what I started telling myself, even towards the end!”
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In this short bonus, you'll hear what didn't fit into Devin's episode: her trail name story, her plans for the PCT this year, why tangents are actually important, hiking with a group, saying goodbye to tramily members, and why she chose to change her trail name. It's a packed 20 minutes!
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Ashley and I talk about Giardia, Trail Names, becoming a rafting guide, community, chafe cars, and canyons. "Backpacking... there's just something, like, your whole heart is just there."
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Devin and I had a super casual conversation about breaking bones on a thru-hike, hiking with Lyme, contacts, goals for the future, and sooooo much more. "So many different things happened on trail. When people ask you, 'How was trail?' Well the whole thing overall was great! But do you want to hear about that time when I fell and bled all over or that time when a bear woke us up in the middle of the night and growled right next to our tents?"
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Beth and I talk about her very first hike, societal preconceptions of a 'hiker,' feeling left out in the outdoor clothing industry, and the 52 Hike Challenge. Beth Bradley has performed at The Moth Story Slam and GrandSlam in Denver. "I kept telling myself, "Just get to there.""
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Wicked and I talk about being unprepared for the cold on our thru-hikes, tents, life after the trail, and overcoming anxiety during her thru-hike. “As the trail went on, I realized that I was actually just really strong for being able to cope with mental health issues while still doing this amazing feat of thru-hiking."
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In this episode we hear Slider’s tramily stories from The Northbound horde, paying back your student loans on trail, carrying a plastic trombone the entire AT (which cows really liked), and backpacking with her mom! "They'd see me coming around the corner and go "oh it's the girl with the trombone!""
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This is the second part of a long interview I did with Rachel in December. I love Rachel’s perspective and we got a lot deeper for this second half. We talk in this episode about bodily functions (skip ahead about 10 minutes if you’d like to avoid it!), food, community, injuries, and mental health. This was a very full episode with laughter and seriousness. "You know those meme posts where it's like, 'you're taking all of this,' and it shows a pictures of pills. Then it shows like a very stereotypical shot of some pine trees and a trail and says, 'but you really need this.'?"
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Rachel and I discuss her struggles with substances growing up, how she came out of that phase of her life, dipping her toes into the backpacking community, and becoming who you want to be one step at a time. "[hiking] totally let me know my worth."
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"You are allowed to feel any emotion you want out there. If you're angry, be angry! But you're only angry at yourself. It's not like you can be angry at anyone else!"
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"To this day that's where I feel home is, on trail."
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"You always have to go through the extreme first before it becomes easier."
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“All the times that felt so hard and heavy, taught us how to love and be a better person and how to be grateful for those times.”
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"If your goals don't scare you they're not big enough."
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