Kris Batchelder is a chronic seeker with a passion for transformation. Her proclivity for exploration has seen her through extensive worldwide journeys and adventures. Yet her most rewarding travel continues to be into the “final frontier” located within, to integrate the triumphs and tribulations she has experienced along the way. Facilitation is the common thread woven throughout her colorful career, which has primed her with experience and skill in helping others discover and actualize their goals. Her mission is to guide others to reclaim their light, inside and out. To that end, she serves as a Personal Style Consultant for J.HIlburn Men's Clothier, and is certified as an Integrative Life Coach by The Ford Institute for Transformational Training.
Sally Pederson is a travel writer and international house sitter. Having traveled to over twenty countries, she loves to share her experiences about various destinations, cultures, traditions, and history around the world. Born and raised in Canada, she was hit with the travel bug as a young adult. She lived in beautiful Costa Rica for four years and now calls Barcelona, Spain home. When she is not writing about a destination or photographing it, she is most likely making travel plans to her next destination. To find out more about Sally, visit her website at www.luxuriouslifestyles.co.
Erika Fay is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and certified Transformational Life Coach with over 16 years of experience working with men, women, couples & athletes. As a professional speaker, Erika specializes in helping people build dreams, accelerate results and create richer, more fulfilling lives. Erika graduated from Purdue University and obtained her Master of Arts degree from St Mary’s University in San Antonio Texas and is certified as a Transformational Life Coach by the Life Mastery Institute. As founder and owner of Erika Fay, LMFT & Associates, a relationship therapy practice, Erika believes that everyone has the capacity to create loving relationships and lead fulfilling, happy lives. In her free time, she is an endurance athlete and competes in numerous triathlons and marathons. www.erikafaylmft.com
Nicole Fisher is the Founder and CEO at HHR Strategies, a health care and human rights focused advising firm. She is a Senior Policy Advisor for federal and state officials and an expert on health reform. Nicole runs a Health Innovation and Policy page at Forbes highlighting and advising companies, ideas and people that are changing the health care landscape. She is currently finishing her PhD at the University of North Carolina in the Health Policy and Management Department. Nicole earned her Master’s degree in Public Policy from the University of Chicago and her undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri.
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Melanie Redd is a fitness professional in Dayton, Ohio, and the owner of Melanie Redd Performance Training. Specializing in total wellness, strength and conditioning, injury prevention, and weight loss, Melanie has been helping clients achieve health and happiness since 2011. She is a practicing lifestyle change/health/fitness coach, has developed injury prevention and performance programs for high school and adult athletes, and has a virtual personal training and corporate wellness app. She’s passionate about helping clients realize their full potential through functional movement, healthy eating, and healthy thought patterns. Melanie is also passionate about travel and incorporating sport, exercise and wellness practices into her adventures.
Kristen Russell is a millennial contributor and currently a junior at the University of Alabama majoring in Psychology with a minor in Telecommunications and Film. Prior to her enrollment at the University, she resided in Concord, North Carolina. She is passionate about advocacy as she volunteers at the Women and Gender Resource Center at her school and is a Safe Zone Ally, ensuring that each student can feel safe and supported on campus. In the future, Kristen desires to be in the Communications or film industry, with a keen interest in writing, casting, and production.
t is very hot this summer. Hotter than previous years, and in some areas record setting heat throughout Europe and the UK. I’m currently in Barcelona, Spain for a one-month house and pet sitting gig. Right now, I’m taking care of a low maintenance loving cat. This is my 23rd house and pet sitting assignment, my 7th this year. House and pet sitting have brought me to six different countries over three years saving me $37,570 in accommodations alone; a sum of staying 289 nights at $130/night if I was staying in a hotel. Being able to cook all my meals, like at home if I wanted to, also saves me a lot of money.
When I tell people I’m an International House and Pet Sitter, they usually have a look of slight confusion on their face. This is quickly followed with the question, what is a house and pet sitter? The short answer: “I live in other people’s homes and take care of their pets while they are gone on business trips or vacation”.
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