The call to adventure is the pivotal moment that propels us out of our ordinary world, forcing us to face challenges and grow. It’s a universal metaphor for the transformative journeys we all face in life. Do we have to be brave and strong to have an adventure? Do we have to be curious and determined? Do we need to be searching for more meaning in our lives? Do we have to believe innately in our ability to cope with what ever the adventure might throw our way? Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!

Alanah is one of those people who has invited adventure into her life. I am fortunate enough to have known Alanah her whole life and was there holding her as she took her very first breath in this world. I’ve watched this sensitive and curious little girl unwrap the layers of her knowledge and skills as she steps into being the remarkable young woman you’ll meet in this episode.

Alanah shares the stories about her calls to adventure. We examine the impetus to take yourself out of the known, safe, predictable life you might be enjoying and to shake it all up. Finding yourself arriving in Accra without a SIM card for your phone, suddenly realising the volunteering work you’re doing in Zanzibar is not as fun as you thought it would be and that the ease of finding rental accommodation in London is not a breeze are some of the mishaps and challenges adventures can throw our way.

Why do we do it to ourselves? Well, when we take on an adventure, we discover new territories in the world and within us. We get to map unchartered spaces that reveal to us a glimpse of our magnificence, our inner confidence, and our untapped capability. Alanah will charm you with her unassuming grace, her light-hearted approach to the trials and tribulations of life and she’ll share with you what she has learned about herself and life as she has explored the world and the inner landscape of her life. Enjoy learning what it takes to follow the call to adventure. Who knows, you might even choose to follow in her footsteps and begin a new adventure of your own. Become motivated by this inspiring woman.