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Solo Travel. Shared Stories.
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Send a text What happens when a six-month backpacking trip changes the entire trajectory of your life? In Episode 9 of Roam Alone, I sit down with Donovan Pacholl, co-founder of Embark Exploration Co., the outfitter behind my very first summit: Mount Kilimanjaro. Donovan shares how a backpacking journey through Europe and Africa evolved into a global trekking company that now leads adventurers up some of the world’s most iconic mountains. We revisit my experience climbing Kili with Embark, ta...
Send a text What if solo travel started with a concert ticket? In Episode 8 of Roam Alone, I’m joined by Molly — the ultimate concert queen — who travels solo to cities across the country (and now internationally) to see her favorite artists live. I first met her at a Jon Batiste show, proof that live music and solo travel are powerful tools for connection. Molly shares how traveling alone came about organically and how planning trips around concerts became her gateway into confident, indepen...
Send a text What happens when a shared dream outlives the person you planned it with? In Episode 7 of Roam Alone, I’m joined by Anne—a traveler who embodies wanderlust in its truest form. After the death of a close friend, Anne made the brave decision to take the trip they had always dreamed of together: the Amalfi Coast. What began as a tribute became the start of a lifelong solo travel journey. From a chance encounter with a stranger in Paris to practical safety strategies that help her nav...
Send a text What do you do when the body you once trusted changes—but the desire to explore the world doesn’t? In Episode 6 of Roam Alone, I sit down with Tracy, a traveler I first met as a tentmate while climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in 2018. Back then, we bonded over thin air, heavy packs, and a shared love of going it alone. Years later, we planned to reunite for a trek to Everest Base Camp—until a cancer diagnosis changed everything. After intensive radiation and chemotherapy, Tracy was left...
Send a text In Part Two of my conversation with Mark Fryer, we explore how solo travel can become a powerful tool for healing after loss. Mark shares what it was like traveling alone to Puerto Vallarta shortly after the death of his mother—an emotionally raw journey that included an unexpected and dangerous run-in with a drug cartel. Years later, following a divorce, he embarked on a solo trip through Southeast Asia, where travel shifted from escape to intentional healing. From volunteering a...
Send a text What do you do when you know—deep down—that you don’t belong where you were born? In Episode 4 of Roam Alone, Mark Fryer reflects on growing up in the south end of Louisville, Kentucky, where he often felt like an outcast in his working-class, Catholic upbringing. From an early age, Mark felt pulled toward the west, dreaming of a life beyond what he knew. That pull became reality at 19, when he left home alone on a Greyhound bus bound for Denver. What followed was far more than a ...
Send a text Solo travel isn’t just about seeing new places—it’s about meeting a stronger version of yourself. In this episode, Rosemary Sims opens up about how traveling alone transformed her confidence and sense of independence during a pivotal career change. What began as a single trip turned into a deep trust in her own abilities—one that continues to shape her life long after the suitcase is unpacked. We talk about the magic of Spain, the boldness of a flying dress shoot in Greece, and th...
Send a text In this episode of Roam Alone, we sit down with Kristen Thoburn, whose journey into solo travel began earlier than most—on mission trips with her parents at just five years old. By age twelve, Kristen was already traveling solo, laying the foundation for a lifetime of independence, resilience, and curiosity. Kristen shares stories from destinations like Grenada and Venice, reflects on being the victim of a robbery abroad—and why it didn’t stop her from continuing to roam—and expla...
Send a text In the very first episode of Roam Alone, host Theresa Stephens shares the personal stories that ignited her passion for exploring the world on her own. From a spontaneous birthday weekend in Chicago to an unforgettable solo night at a Jon Batiste concert, Theresa reflects on the quiet confidence and unexpected connections that come from taking that first step alone. She also opens up about one of her most transformative adventures—traveling to Africa solo to join a group trekking ...
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