Roshida took a mid-career gap year after practicing law for major corporations. Although she loved what she was doing, something just didn't seem right. She was burned out and didn't know what to do at the time. She made a radical decision to give it up all up, leave her career, and her 13-year-old dog to focus on transforming her life at the highest level possible. But it didn't come without fears. She didn’t think she could just quit and travel the world . Each time she thought about traveling...
Feb 12, 2020•53 min•Season 5Ep. 150
At age 41 Stephanie Perry, quit her job as a hospital pharmacy technician to travel the world for a year on her savings. She visited 12 countries in 12 months all on just $1200 per month. Now she's a year-round house sitter and pet sitter who helps other women take a career break on a budget. Stephanie discusses how she got into house sitting. If you’ve ever been interested in house sitting then this is a great episode to jump-start your adventure. Stephanie shares the following: What matters th...
Feb 05, 2020•41 min•Season 5Ep. 148
Have your thoughts been holding you back? Do you find yourself being in situations and feeling like your emotions have lost control? Or maybe it's gotten the best of you? Frantzces gives some tips about how to change your thoughts in a way that helps you to think logically. This way, you are able to control your feelings long enough to think through the situation in a rational way. So, be sure to grab a pen to take some notes. What do you think of this format? More of it or less? Ps: Join Frantz...
Feb 03, 2020•7 min•Season 5Ep. 4
Rachel of Rachel Travels has returned to give us an update of what she's been up to since we last spoke to her in episode 46 . Recently named one of the “ 11 Influential Black Women in Travel You Should Know ”, by Travel Noire, Rachel continues to trailblaze the travel sphere through speaking, writing, through her digital marketing agency. She now coaches new and aspiring travel Influencers on how to build successful online brands, how to create valuable content, and how to monetize their brands...
Jan 29, 2020•31 min•Season 5Ep. 148
How do you make honoring your progress a habit ? Well first, it's crucial to take stock of what you've done thus far in your life. Many of you have collected more losses than wins. That's the habit you've developed over the years. That needs to change and there is a different way. Frantzces shares with you it's important to honor your progress and various mantras you can begin implementing into your life to counter those negative thoughts . It's time for you to give yourself the applause you des...
Jan 27, 2020•5 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Jazzie from Black Digital Nomad shares her story from probation to passports. We had an intimate conversation with her about transformation and what it means to make genuine changes in your life. When Jazzie lost her freedom it also gave her, her life back. When you lose something that is meaningful to you it puts your life in perspective . You appreciate life more when you take full responsibility for the choices you’ve made. She talks about her transition from taking a leap of faith with her h...
Jan 22, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 147
If you're feeling a bit off-balance, there could be several reasons for that. Frantzces gives you five tips that you can begin to implement today to begin reconnecting to your source power. Remember from last week's message , your source power is connecting to your higher self. Some of you may have moved away from that source power and you might be wondering how to reconnect . But one part of that disconnection is you've forgotten about your source power. When you learn to stay present and aware...
Jan 20, 2020•8 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Natasha is on a mission to encourage others to take risks, make connections , explore their heritage through Africa and travel the world. She does this through her blog Diaspora Returns . Even though she wanted her journey around the world to last forever. Natasha landed back in the states in April of 2019 with an empty bank account and no regrets. Natasha was part of a mass lay off . But that didn't stop her from going on this journey. It's through travel she learned how to untether herself fro...
Jan 15, 2020•43 min•Season 5Ep. 146
Welcome back, it's been a minute! The Monday Message has returned with a brand new season but with the same message; which is, stop waiting to live a more meaningful life. It's time to reclaim your power. In today's episode, Frantzces catches you up on some of the things she was up to in 2019 and what's in store for 2020. She also shares with you her word for the year, so be sure to share yours with her as well. Today's message is about how you are the creator of your life and how you can reclai...
Jan 14, 2020•10 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Florence Wetzel is an American who fell in love with Sweden. Despite traveling to Sweden on several occasions she delayed moving there. In this episode, we discuss what it's like to have obligations that delay certain decisions in your life . In Florence's case, she returned to Jersey to care for her sick mother. After her mother passed, she knew it was time to make her way back. Although she hadn't traveled for long periods in quite some time, she didn't allow her fears to stifle her . She crea...
Jan 14, 2020•57 min•Season 5Ep. 145
In today’s episode, we chat with Sha’Cannon from Propel The Profit who discusses with us the importance of being intentional. She worked as a paralegal at a Forbes 500 Law Firm in Atlanta, Georgia, bringing in a total income of 6-figures. But she preferred a life free from the constraints of corporate America, so she turned her focus to becoming a full-time entrepreneur. Sha’ created a successful business that affords her a life of freedom to live and work her business from all over the world. S...
Jan 01, 2020•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 144
On the last Monday Message for the season, Frantzces talks about what it means to live a life you love. What does that mean? It will mean different things to different people. But living a life you love means living a life on your terms. Living a life that mostly allows you to feel good. The reason most aren’t living a life they love or a life they are proud of is because somewhere they disconnected to what used to make them feel good. This can also mean, living a life that isn’t in alignment. W...
Oct 14, 2019•6 min•Season 4Ep. 143
On today's Monday Message Frantzces talks about anxiety. Many people suffer from anxiety, yet it's highly treatable. But, most people don't receive treatment for it. It's crippling and it hijacks your emotions and your inability to move forward in life. Anxiety comes up for you because you have difficulties remaining in the present. You have both feet planted in the future or the past. Or you may have one foot in the future and one foot in the past. This causes a lot of fear and worry. You are n...
Oct 07, 2019•7 min•Season 4Ep. 142
On today's Monday Message Frantzces talks about different lessons we can learn from the fall season. It's not just falling that can teach you a lesson its nature in general. Nature doesn't interrupt the inevitable which is change. Nature trusts the process. This is something you can learn and apply to your own lives. With fall comes many changes. From the colors to how dark it becomes. The sun doesn't show up or stick around the way it does during the summertime. But that's okay because by doing...
Sep 30, 2019•5 min•Season 4Ep. 141
On today's Monday Message Frantzces talks about the phrase "I can't." It's a phrase that the minute you say it you cut your human potential the same way you cut a tree. You don't know your fullest potential until you find yourself living outside of your comfort zone on a regular basis. And remember your words are powerful, so the more you say it the more it becomes part of your value system. A part of the way you make decisions. It becomes a way of life. You have to teach yourself to stop saying...
Sep 23, 2019•7 min•Season 4Ep. 140
On today's Monday Message Frantzces talks about focusing on the big vision . Turn your focus around. It's necessary to focus on the big goal and the big mission. If you don't you find yourself wasting time. Some of you are juggling multiple things including multiple side hustles. But doing so is distracting you from your mission, from your big calling in life . If what you're doing isn't serving your bigger why then it's time to reevaluate....
Sep 16, 2019•6 min•Season 4Ep. 139
It's okay to not be okay. Life comes in waves. Because of this, we must accept our down days as part of the experience of the living . We say we're fine when we're not. We say we'll be there when we really emotionally we can't . We don't have to be strong all of the time. We can take a moment to not be okay. In fact, it's necessary because lying to ourselves can only go so far. Use this episode as a friendly reminder, that it's okay to not be okay. So tune in! Would you like to continue the conv...
Sep 09, 2019•5 min•Season 4Ep. 138
There's this idea that being rejected by something or someone is a bad thing. In this Monday Message , Frantzces explores what this means. When we accept the story of rejection we create more suffering in our lives. It makes us feel unworthy when that indeed isn't the case. We often carry that story on with us for years to come when we're rejected. It goes as far as childhood and into adulthood. As a result, our relationships suffer and our purpose becomes mangled with despair. It's crucial to b...
Sep 02, 2019•4 min•Season 4Ep. 137
When you're in a lot of pain it's kind of hard to think about how to transform it . Especially, if at first, you haven't accepted pain as part of the human experience. Pain is inevitable, however, suffering is optional, says the Buddhist quote. Suffering is the idea of prolonging a painful experience and holding on to it. But, by holding on to it for extended periods of time isn't useful. Elizabeth Gilbert says, " Never waste your suffering. If you don’t transform your pain, you’ve suffered for ...
Aug 26, 2019•6 min•Season 4Ep. 136
Toxic work environments are a real thing. Are you in a toxic relationship with your job? If you're at a job that's causing you chronic stress then it's time to decide whether this is something you can continue doing. Chronic stress in your life causes a whole host of mental and physical health issues . Stop working in environments that don't value you. Stop working in environments that you don't feel safe enough to speak up. Stop working in environments where there is no trust. Did you know that...
Aug 19, 2019•6 min•Season 4Ep. 135
We sat with Angelie from GILobally Grounded to have a conversation about what it's like being single abroad. She's an expat originally from The Philippines but now living in Australia. She reached out to us because she wanted to have this conversation about what it's like to be single abroad . This was a great conversation about what romantic relationships mean and what does it mean to find the companionship you're searching for. This is a different format for us, so please let us know what you ...
Aug 14, 2019•18 min•Season 4Ep. 134
Have you ever asked yourself why these obstacles and struggles are in your life? Do you feel singled out? Well, you’re not alone in this. Everyone deals with obstacles on a regular basis. However, not everyone knows how to approach obstacles effectively. It’s important for you to reprogram how you see the world . It’s important to examine your relationship with the world. If you find your framework riddled with negativity then, well, it’s difficult to find the opportunities in the struggle. But ...
Aug 05, 2019•6 min•Season 4Ep. 133
Abby is the host of The Wanderlusters Mind. A podcast that interviews world travelers from around the world who are transitioning back to their home countries. Abby spent most of her life playing competitive sports. But, after a terrible sports injury, Abby had some time to think about her life. She was inspired to travel by a family member. After some thinking, she decided to buy a one-way ticket to Buenos Aires. When she was about to run out of money instead of going home she applied for a vis...
Jul 31, 2019•35 min•Season 4Ep. 132
Have you thought about the programming that’s in your mind? You’re either programming your mind or being programmed. This matters because much of what you learned was given to you or fed to you . Either by your caregivers, by TV, and even by social media. It is up to you to question the programming that’s running through your head. This means finding material and information to replace the old programming. How do you do that? By filtering the information and messages that you receive. By creatin...
Jul 29, 2019•5 min•Season 4Ep. 131
Tyler & Chantal Patton are growing up without borders with their three daughters Julia, Angelique & Chloe have traveled to 98 countries since 2003. They have watched their children flourish as international travelers for the last four years. They figured, instead of learning about history in history books their children can physically be there to experience it. They’ve watched their daughters ability to connect easily with people from various cultural backgrounds. The Patton family has s...
Jul 24, 2019•33 min•Season 4Ep. 130
What is the tomato story? Well, first, do you have a scarcity or an abundance mindset? How do you know the difference? The scarcity mindset believes, “There will never be enough.” Whereas, the abundance mindset believes, “There will always be more.” The idea that there isn’t enough isn’t true. It’s a story that you told yourself that keeps you in either scarcity or abundance mindset. Exploring which mindset you are is important because what you think holds power in your mind, which translate to ...
Jul 22, 2019•6 min•Season 4Ep. 129
Nikki is a conscious traveler who is spreading wellness from around the world. She hopes to shed light on the idea that we are very much the same than we are different. She believes it’s important to travel to countries with intention. We break down what it means to travel well and how to include wellness into your travels. It’s not just about eating healthy foods. Wellness is how you move through the world. Everything you do has a purpose. The brands are thinking for you when you’re not a consc...
Jul 17, 2019•34 min•Season 4Ep. 128
It’s been a whole year since Chronicles Abroad launched the Monday Message . It was an idea that Frantzces sat on for a few months, but with the encouragement of her co-host Nubia, she launched the Monday Message. The messages shared over the year were things Frantzces either personally experienced, things that she was currently dealing with or conversations she had with people. It’s clear that everyone isn’t that different from each other. No matter where everyone is along their journey, there ...
Jul 15, 2019•5 min•Season 4Ep. 127
Kenya says travel has been very introspective for her. She isn’t new to living and traveling abroad. Kenya has been to 30 countries thus far. She first moved abroad to teach ESL in South Korea in 2013. Then she taught in Saudi Arabia. The teaching job in Saudi Arabia went sour after a teaching agency pulled the rug underneath her. But she tried to make a difficult situation into a more positive one. Now Kenya, is 100% remote, working as a content writer and an online ESL teacher while living in ...
Jul 10, 2019•42 min•Season 4Ep. 126
This is a mid-year check-in. Can you believe that we’re half way through the year? Where are you along your journey? Some of you had set out to achieve certain goals for the year and some of you may have achieved those goals. But for some of you, who are still having a hard time figuring things out, it’s not too late. Each day is a new day to start again anew. Start where you are, no matter what. A mid-year check-in is a great way to reflect on where you’ve been and where you’re going. Frantzces...
Jul 08, 2019•6 min•Season 4Ep. 125
