From Chaos to Costa Rica – Reflections from Far Away on a Bumpy Bus
The last few months have led to many discoveries. I recently dived back into the traditional workplace – I gotta real job (notice my sarcasm). The contract was a worthy experience and I am now back at...
View ArticleTo Go or not to Go: Taking time for you.
Majet Reyes, participated in our UGO experience to Nepal in 2016 where we ran workshops educating women farmers on various topics including organic farming practices, healthy relationships, and women’s...
View ArticleHow to save so you can invest in you
“I totally want to, but I can’t afford it.” If we received a nickel for every time we heard this we’d be quite wealthy over at UGO. We get it though because both Jill and I have been there. It can be...
View Article5 Things The World’s Best Life Coaches Do
Having spent the past several years in the personal development space, I have worked with and witnessed a ton of life coaching ranging from powerful transformative programs to sad smoke and mirror...
View ArticleWhat Really Lights You Up?
“This above all. To thine own self be true,” says Shakespeare’s Polonius in Hamlet. Sounds easy enough but the truth is, living true to one’s self is actually quite difficult, especially when you don’t...
View ArticleI bet you aren’t as happy as you think – Take this Quiz to find out!
Ten years ago in the middle of a huge fight with my boyfriend at the time, he told me I wasn’t a happy person and I was stunned (and pretty pissed off, how dare he say that!?) Sure, I didn’t love my...
View ArticleHow Journaling Can Change Your Life
Several years ago I was running my first transformative travel program taking a group of women to Belize to volunteer abroad while discovering more about themselves. I wanted to ensure they were able...
View ArticleWhat I learned from climbing Kilimanjaro TWICE!
In 2007 while volunteering in Tanzania, I decided to climb Mount Kilimanjaro with a local friend I had met. We did the Marangu “easy Coca-Cola” route, with Hut Accommodation. We hiked through the...
View Article5 Confidence Killers to Conquer
Confidence is one of the most important traits when it comes to living a happy and fulfilling life. Without confidence in ourselves and our abilities we will struggle to thrive and achieve our...
View ArticleWhat is Transformational Travel?
Have you ever gone on a trip that changed your life? Perhaps it pushed you out of your comfort zone and you grew, or something happened to profoundly shift your perspective or values. Travel has an...
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