What does it really mean to “show up anyway”?

In this inspiring episode of Persistence U with Lizbeth, host Lizbeth Meredith welcomes back wellness entrepreneur, certified health coach, and author Wanda Malhotra—one of the 24 contributors to Unmapped: Solo Women Travelers – Bold Journeys of Healing, Resilience, and Self-Discovery.

Wanda’s chapter, “What Germany Taught Me About Showing Up Anyway,” closes the anthology with grace, humor, and insight. She recounts how a lost suitcase, an unexpected divorce, and a demanding business trip collided into a defining lesson on self-trust and authenticity. Together, Lizbeth and Wanda unpack what happens when life’s plans unravel—and how vulnerability and gratitude can lead us to unexpected strength.

They also discuss the heart of Unmapped: a collection of global stories that celebrate resilience, healing, and personal reinvention. Half of the anthology’s royalties benefit the YWCA, supporting survivors of domestic abuse and promoting racial justice.

You’ll learn why showing up imperfectly can still be powerful, how travel teaches perspective, and how purpose-driven work can change lives—starting with your own.

📚 Unmapped is available now in paperback and e-book worldwide.
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💫 Connect with Wanda at crunchymamabox.com

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Unmapped: Solo Women Travelers – Bold Journeys of Healing, Resilience, and Self-Discovery. Half of author royalties support the YWCA’s work with survivors of domestic abuse and their families, and to combat racism.

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Draft2Digital ebook https://books2read.com/u/312rlw

Lizbeth's memoir Pieces of Me: Rescuing My Kidnapped Daughters can be ordered where books are sold, and is now a TV movie, #Stolen By Their Father on Lifetime.

Lizbeth's second book, Grounded in Grit: Turn Your Challenges Into Superpowers is available to order wherever books are sold!

Tilka Faces the Odds, One Man at a Time, new release novel https://books2read.com/u/4j760X

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