It's Never Too Late: How One Woman Turned a Bucket List Safari into a Soul-Centered Business at 60 (with Karen Cleveland)

At age 60, while most of her peers were planning for retirement, Karen Cleveland found herself face-to-face with wild elephants, building a thriving safari business, and embarking on the most authentic chapter of her life. What began as a simple bucket list trip to Kenya unexpectedly transformed into NuNu's Kenyan Safaris, a soul-centered business that combines animal communication, spiritual connection, and conservation into transformative experiences.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS 

[00:02:24] The unexpected beginnings of Karen's safari journey 

[00:04:54] Karen's non-linear path and series of stepping stones

 [00:08:02] Karen's spiritual journey and search for deeper connection 

[00:11:20] Navigating the end of her second marriage 

[00:19:10] Breaking limiting beliefs about homeownership as a woman 

[00:25:42] The magical first safari and meeting her future husband 

[00:30:27] What makes a NuNu's Safari unique: morning routines and energy exercises 

[00:36:38] Using animal communication to enhance safari experiences 

[00:39:09] Upcoming safari opportunities for 2025 

[00:42:44] Words of wisdom for women feeling stuck in midlife

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Life's extraordinary chapters can begin at any age - even at 60
• Following curiosity can lead to unexpected transformative opportunities
• Breaking free from limiting beliefs is essential for personal growth
• Deep spiritual connection can guide us through difficult transitions
• Creating quiet space allows us to hear our inner wisdom
• Trust divine timing rather than forcing change before you're ready

KEY THEMES

• Midlife reinvention and discovering purpose
• Spiritual growth as a pathway to personal transformation
• Breaking cultural conditioning about women's capabilities
• Turning personal passion into meaningful business
• Creating authentic, soulful travel experiences
• Conservation and respectful connection with animals and nature

QUOTABLE MOMENTS 

"I don't think I would have created the things I've created if I hadn't done a lot of other things beforehand." - Karen Cleveland

"You'll find out very quickly whether you're in an expansive relationship where you becoming all that you can be is welcome." - Eimear Zone

 "It might be hard, it might feel hard, but it's possible." - Karen Cleveland

GUEST CONTACT: Karen Cleveland

NuNu's Kenyan Safaris website: https://nunuskenyansafaris.com/

Karen's personal website: https://revkarencleveland.com/

Karen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revkarencleveland/

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