In this episode of the Franklin Planner podcast, the host welcomes special guest Ashley Campbell, an author, photographer, and community leader who, along with her family, embarked on a 17-year-long journey culminating in a year-long trip around the world. They discuss Ashley's inspiration behind the trip, the steps and sacrifices made to achieve this dream, and the importance of intentional living. Ashley shares various stories from their travels, emphasizing resilience, flexibility, and the value of immersing in local cultures. She also talks about the impact of the trip on her family's perspectives and the process of writing her book.
01:50 Ashley Campbell's Family Travel Dream
04:08 Financial and Character Preparation for the Journey
09:11 International Travel Experiences and Lessons
13:25 Unexpected Challenges and Family Resilience
17:25 Memorable Stories and Connections Made
20:25 Immersive Travel Experiences
23:27 The Journey to Writing a Book
26:38 Processing the Trip Through Writing
28:59 Life After the Trip
32:11 Advice for Pursuing Big Dreams
35:28 Defining a Successful Life
36:28 Connecting with the Author
37:42 Final Thoughts and Challenge
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The Franklin Planner Team
About Ashley Campbell
Ashley Campbell is a photographer, writer, and lifelong adventure seeker. She is the author of the book I’ve Never Been Here Before, a book about her family’s year-long world travels. She is also the founder of SnapShop Online, a photography school that has taught the basics of photography to thousands of children and adults. She has explored 31 countries, most with her favorite travel partners: her husband, Chris, and their five kids. Ashley actively chases opportunities to explore the unknown and learn from the world’s diversity, encouraging others to see beauty in the seemingly mundane. She resides with her family in Oklahoma, three miles from her childhood home.
Resources
Website: https://www.ashleyannphotography.com/blog/my-book/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthesycamore/
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