The Bold Route
Welcome to The Bold Route Podcast—a space for real stories and honest conversations about choosing courage, purpose, and a life lived intentionally. Each episode features thoughtful conversations with people who are navigating faith, travel, entrepreneurship, creativity, and everyday brave decisions—whether that looks like chasing a dream, changing direction, or taking the next right step. This isn’t about having it all figured out. It’s about empowering your journey and choosing the bold route—one step at a time
Episodes
What if the boldest thing you could do this year is slow down?
In this episode of the Bold Living series, I sit down with Amelia—mom of four and a woman of deep faith—to talk about vision, rest, and saying yes to God in a very full season of life.
Amelia shares her word for the year—Abide—and how she’s intentionally pairing it with rest. We talk about the difference between pressure-filled resolutions and having a clear, life-giving ...
“You are what you eat”… but what if that goes way beyond food?
In this episode of the Bold Living series, I sit down with Jara Bauer—mom, wife, registered dietitian, and women’s coach—to talk about growth, community, and choosing uncomfortable on purpose.
Jara shares why “uncomfortable” is her word of the year, how it’s already showing up in her life, and why learning to sit with discomfort can be a sign you’re moving in the right di...
In this inspiring episode of The Bold Route Podcast, I sit down with Allison Guthrie — mama of three (two with special needs), founder of Sterlyng Ash, and creator of The Balanced Mama Notebook and Resource Collection — to talk about motherhood, advocacy, and learning to create balance in the middle of chaos.
Allison’s journey began in the tech world as a software engineer, but life took an unexpected turn when her daughter Aspen wa...
In Part Two of my conversation with Heather Brumley, we’re buckling up for a 7,000-mile road trip that spans 18 states, countless laughs, and more bold moments than you can count.
Heather shares her favorite stops, lessons from the road, and we play a fun game of road tripWould You Rather that you can play on your own adventures. Plus, she reveals some travel apps and gear she swears by!
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- 7,000 miles, 1...
In this episode of The Bold Route Podcast, I’m joined by one of my favorite people—my former teaching partner and lifelong adventurer, Heather Brumley.
In this first half of our conversation, we talk about:
- What it means to live boldly in different seasons of life
- Where Heather’s passion for travel came from
- The difference between traveling and vacationing
- Her top three favorite places so far
- A few hilarious stories from her travels
- A...
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Holly, the founder of Psalm 139 Ministries — a powerful local ministry serving families in real need, starting with something often overlooked but deeply essential: diapers.
We talk about how government assistance doesn’t cover diapers or wipes, and how Holly — a mom of four girls with a heart for serving — turned a dream she held for over a decade into a living, breathing mission in her co...
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I sit down with my dear friend Lacy Jones, whose life has been anything but ordinary. From supporting her husband, Nathan Jones, through the grind of minor league baseball to the bright lights of the major leagues, Lacy shares the untold side of the journey—the sacrifices, the uncertainties, and the resilience it took to navigate it all.
But baseball isn’t the only part of Lacy...
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We're diving into the heart of Kentucky adventure with Marie McLamb, the creative force behind Bluegrass Blog and BackroadBluegrass.com! 🐎
If you’ve ever felt like adventure requires a plane ticket, Marie is here to prove otherwise. She’s on a mission to showcase the beauty, charm, and hidden gems of Kentucky—one backroad at a time. But even if you’re not from the Bluegras...
In this episode of The Bold Route Podcast, we sit down with Elizabeth and Matty Simpson—two creatives who have built a life centered around their biggest passions. Matty, a musician, and Elizabeth, a photographer, have found a way to fully embrace adventure, creativity, and meaningful experiences together.
From navigating life on their own terms to making bold choices that align with what truly matters, they share the highs, the cha...
In this episode of The Bold Route Podcast, we sit down with Erin Murray, who, alongside her husband and two boys, sold their home to embrace full-time RV life. Erin shares their incredible journey— managing life between their travels in their RV, exploring some of the most stunning destinations in the country and time at their home base property in California. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about traveling outside...
In this episode of The Bold Route Podcast, we sit down with Rachel, an avid traveler and nurse from Kentucky, to talk about her breathtaking journey through two of North America's most iconic destinations: Glacier National Park in Montana and Banff, Canada. Rachel shares her travel experiences, the trails that took her breath away, and her favorite food stops—making this a must-listen for anyone planning their own adventure to...
Free-Spirited Adventures of a Travel Nurse
In this exciting episode of the Bold Route Podcast, we explore the journey of a free-spirited travel nurse who has embraced a life full of adventure, insight, and tasty treats! Jessica Moore shares about her solo travels, completing a school bus conversion project and her latest venture with her donut shop on wheels. This episode is sure to inspire those who dream of a life less ordinary!
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In this powerful episode of the Bold Route Podcast, we sit down with Jessica Hinton, a mompreneur whose life embodies the true meaning of resilience and bold decision-making. Jessica, along with her husband and two boys, made the life-changing decision to sell their home in California and embark on an RV journey in search of their new place to call home—a journey they aptly named "On the Road to Home."
During this powerful...
In this exciting episode of the Bold Route podcast, we’re spotlighting an extraordinary family who has embarked on an incredible journey—setting out to visit all 63 national parks in the US. Join us as we dive into the fascinating story of their adventures, the challenges they face, and the invaluable lessons they are learning along the way.
Whether you're an avid traveler or someone who dreams of family adventures, their story...
In this exciting episode of the Bold Route podcast, we’re spotlighting an extraordinary traveler who has accomplished an incredible journey—visiting all 50 states, capping it off with a trip to Hawaii right around his 40th birthday. Join us as we dive into the fascinating story of his adventures, the challenges he faced, and the invaluable lessons he learned along the way.
Our guest shares the spark that ignited his passion for trav...
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