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Freedom Seeker Chronicles

23 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

Writing and sharing about doing what you love and living well. All content from author Beth Kempton (bethkempton.com)

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Kelsey Murphy on changing your life, fifteen minutes at a time

September 01, 2018 22:02 - 37 minutes - 86.2 MB

Big dreams take time, and sometimes can feel overwhelming. Today's guest shares how we can achieve anything when we focus on it for fifteen minutes at a time. Kelsey Murphy is a career strategist, certified life coach and founder of Whiskey and Work. Previously the Advertising Director for Nintendo and Elizabeth Arden, she now works with people all over the world to help them create a more fulfilling career and life. Some of her clients include the management of Facebook, Apple and TOMS. She’...

Kate Eckman on body confidence and bringing the joy

August 25, 2018 06:57 - 33 minutes - 77.5 MB

Kate Eckman is a plus size model, QVC TV presenter, motivational speaker and all-round joy bringer. Well-versed in the competitive nature of a career in modelling and TV presenting, Kate has learnt a lot about body confidence and self-compassion, and is sharing that with us today. She’s committed to helping others face up to their fears, own their stories and be comfortable in their own skin. We are talking about confidence, dealing with comparison and encouraging self compassion. Listen in, ...

Kelly Rae Roberts and Mati Rose McDonough on life, art-making, friendship and all the things

August 19, 2018 09:07 - 39 minutes - 90 MB

For many many people, living a creative life, and making their living that way, is a dream. For today's guests Kelly Rae Roberts and Mati Rose McDonough, it's the life path they have chosen. It hasn't always been easy, but their friendship has played a huge part in keeping them inspired and motivated through the good times and the tough times. I am especially delighted to have them on the show, together, because of the pivotal role they have played in my life. Get yourself a cuppa and pull up...

Brandon Evans on getting lost and finding meaning

August 12, 2018 08:54 - 31 minutes - 71.5 MB

What happens when you chase financial success, achieve it and then realise that things don't feel quite as good as you thought they would? Brandon Evans is the CEO and co-founder of 1Heart, a conscious start-up studio who found out the answer the hard way. Brandon previously built two $100 million companies, but after achieving financial success, he woke up one day lost and began a spiritual journey which he chronicled in his first Medium article entitled, ‘Lost on purpose’. That went instant...

Lilla Rogers on thriving in a creative career

August 04, 2018 07:17 - 33 minutes - 77.3 MB

Lilla Rogers is one of the world’s top art agents, who happens to be both a badass businesswoman and a deeply intuitive spiritual person. Lilla is a brilliant example of blending the two, and she trusts much of her three decades of success to trusting her gut. Lilla’s love for art led her to a hugely successful illustration career in New York in the 1980s, but it’s the entrepreneurial gene she inherited from her parents that led her into the agency business. Her agency, Lilla Rogers Studio, h...

Tina Chantrey on mindful running and how it healed her after divorce

July 28, 2018 07:35 - 35 minutes - 81.9 MB

For many many people, running is more than just a sport. It’s time alone, it’s meditation, it’s pushing your body and mind to its limits or it’s connecting with a tribe of people who love it too. It might be all of those things and more. For one runner and sports journalist Tina Chantrey, running is a coping mechanism and stress reliever that has pushed Tina through difficult times – getting divorced and navigating a new life as a single mum. Whether you’re a novice runner or a marathon lov...

Pete Mosley on the art of shouting quietly

July 21, 2018 20:49 - 29 minutes - 68.4 MB

Are you a quiet soul trying to sell your craft in a noisy world? Have you always wanted to establish yourself as a thought leader but think your introversion or inner-fears may be holding you back? My guest on today’s show proves that there is strength in introversion – you don’t have to shout loudly to make an impact or gain custom. Pete Mosley is the author of The Art Of Shouting Quietly, a book that shows you how to see your quietness, introversion or lack of confidence as a strength, and ...

Mary-Anne Wagner on healing the soul

July 15, 2018 10:55 - 30 minutes - 69.7 MB

Allow me to introduce you to a woman with a very unique, extraordinary view of life thanks to a particular special gift. Mary-Anne Wagner does what is called 'soul counselling', communicating with the souls of loved ones and/or animals past and present to share messages you need to hear to find peace in your life. Mary-Anne can even invite your own soul to connect with her, to show her what it most wants you to know. And when she passes on what she has been shown, it feels like something you...

Pia Jane Bijkerk on unleashing your inner magic

July 07, 2018 19:30 - 37 minutes - 86 MB

There is beauty, creativity and purpose inside each and every one of us. Yes, we get days where our sparkle is dulled, but by breathing into it, understanding who you are and what’s important to you, will help you bounce back with the vivacity you’ve always had. My next guest Pia Jane Bijkerk knows all about helping creative people to slow their minds and listen to their hearts. Pia is a stylist, photographer, author and creative mentor and down she is also a wanderer, a philosopher and a se...

Kathe Crawford on revealing your secrets

July 01, 2018 09:28 - 31 minutes - 71.5 MB

Kathe Crawford lived a secret life for three decades before finally discovering how different life can be when you open up to your truth. Kathe’s story is a deeply moving and a huge lesson to every one of us. Listen in to hear the remarkable journey of a woman who set herself free by following her truth, and the difficult but necessary journey that followed as she revealed her secret. It will inspire you to release any secrets that have been weighing you down, and embrace the most authentic v...

Karen Darke on finding your inner gold

June 21, 2018 12:26 - 31 minutes - 72.4 MB

When Karen Darke was 10 years old, she decided she would climb all 3000ft of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park. She did so nearly 25 decades years later, even though she has been in a wheelchair since a rock climbing accident at the age of 21. She spent five days hoisting herself up the rockface and spent the nights on ledges in the cliff. This is just one example of extraordinary bravery and perseverance by Karen, who became Paralympic Champion in hand-cycling at the Rio 2016 Paralympic G...

Alexandra Franzen on Surviving career curveballs and the setbacks of self-employment

November 21, 2017 00:00 - 45 minutes - 103 MB

Are you an aspiring writer on a creative path constantly facing setbacks? Are you embarking on a change in your creative career and something’s just not quite clicking? Or are you someone who feels like they’ve lost their sense of “Who am I?” “Is this the right direction for me?” This conversation with the wonderful Alexandra Franzen will help you march forward again. Alexandra is a smart, witty, successful writer – her words featured in some of the world’s biggest publications like Forbes,...

Ruth Anslow on How to find your true life’s calling (even if you already have a highly paid career)

November 14, 2017 00:00 - 38 minutes - 89 MB

We often live out our lives on the path we thought was right for us when we left school. We recognised what it was we were good at, what our passion was, what pays good money in the long game, and we follow that path for a long time into adulthood in the hope that we get that beautiful home, nice car, amazing friends and family. But what happens when you achieve all that? What if you’re left craving something more? If this sounds like you, you need to meet my guest on today’s episode, Ruth A...

Rebecca Hughes on Giving yourself permission to explore

November 07, 2017 00:00 - 40 minutes - 91.9 MB

Do you crave unexpected adventure in your life? Have you shied away from risk and got too comfortable in the way you live, work and play? Today’s episode with Women’s Adventure Expo co-founder Rebecca Hughes is sure to get you fired up and curious about how to bring adventure into your daily routine. In this episode, we discuss the two different types of adventure seekers. There’s the sporty, thrill-seeking adventurer who challenges herself physically and mentally, and there’s the “urban ex...

Josie Adams on How her dream turned into her path to entrepreneurial success

October 31, 2017 00:00 - 32 minutes - 74.5 MB

This episode of Freedom Seeker Chronicles is a fascinating story for anyone who fears their dreams could be too far from reality. After meeting in Japan in 2013, Josie and her partner Tom set up The Coffee Gondola, a completely mobile gondola serving fine coffee in the mountains. The business began as a dream Josie had and has ever since gone from strength to strength. Listen in, you will go away making plans and taking action. If you enjoyed this episode you can read the show notes and subs...

Sam Reynolds On surviving cancer 3 times and the importance of radical self care

October 24, 2017 00:00 - 33 minutes - 77.8 MB

You won’t believe me when I share how I met my next guest on today’s show – Sam Reynolds – former PA to Daniel Craig (that’s right, she was the PA for James Bond!). Sam is a 3 times cancer survivor who founded Sam’s Spaces, a network for people finding their way after cancer. After our fateful meeting, I share the story on the show, I was so blown away by Sam’s story that I interviewed her for my book Freedom Seeker and was wholly moved by her strength and light. I’m delighted to have Sam...

Kerry Roy on How redundancy helped her escape

October 17, 2017 00:00 - 40 minutes - 93.5 MB

In this episode we talk to a free spirited Yorkshire lass who combines running a successful Glamping, Wedding and Events Business with feeding her addiction for Travel and Adventure. Always determined to fulfil her dreams, seek new opportunities, travel often and be forever grateful for the wonderful journey of life’s explorations we are given, in listening to Kerry’s story you will be filled with motivation to bring your dream to life. If you enjoyed this episode, hear more or see the show ...

Jess Van Den On Making an income from the things you create

October 10, 2017 00:00 - 36 minutes - 84.3 MB

Many creatives dream of turning the items they make into a profitable business that can support their lifestyles so they are free to do work they love from wherever they desire. For one lady, this dream is an ongoing reality and she strives to help other makers profit from their talents and live a life that’s true to them too. Jess Van Den is a silversmith from Australia who makes beautiful jewellery from her solar powered studio north of Brisbane. She’s the founder and editor of Create & T...

Ben Keene on Risk, Family Commitments + Starting a Business

October 03, 2017 00:00 - 41 minutes - 95.4 MB

Ben Keene is a Freedom Seeker at his very core. He is also the brilliant founder of Tribewanted, Head of The Escape School and founder of Rebel Book Club, and having a family of 4 to support, he is the best placed person to share entrepreneurial wisdom with those who are juggling business needs and family demands. In this episode, Ben shares how to deal with risk, family and the desire for travel. If you enjoyed this episode you can read the show notes and subscribe at www.bethkempton.com/pod...

Theresa Reed on Living Intuitively

September 26, 2017 00:00 - 40 minutes - 93.2 MB

When was the last time you really listened to your intuition? When was the last time you made a decision based only on your gut instinct? That’s the topic we got talking around in this episode – why leading with your intuition is the key to happy, balanced, free life for you and those around you. I am thrilled to welcome Theresa Reed, aka “The Tarot Lady” to the show. She is the perfect fit for this episode having worked with entrepreneurs the world over to help them channel their inner g...

Steph Jagger on bucket lists, goal setting and listening to your heart

September 19, 2017 00:00 - 45 minutes - 104 MB

What is the smallest thing you can do now to follow your heart? Think about it. Write it down if you like. This is just one of the many questions of wisdom my guest Steph Jagger plants on us in today’s episode. Steph is the author of Unbound, a story of snow and self-discovery and she’s helped women the world over define who it is they want to BE and what they need to DO to get there. Listen in for the next 40 mins of exploration where we talk about everything from battling fear, the pros...

Nicola Moss On Living + Working slowly

September 13, 2017 10:45 - 41 minutes - 94.1 MB

Do you feel an immense need to exhale and slow down, taking a step back from work and life obligations? Or do you know somebody else who is at risk of burnout? If you need to press the pause and reset button, I am deeply excited for you to listen to this episode with Nicola Moss. Nicola Moss was a self-described workaholic with a successful career in global advertising until the pace and pressure resulted in full on burnout. A deep journey of inner healing and connection followed and now sh...

Lisa Moncrieff on Motherhood, Mountains and the Meaning of Life

September 05, 2017 00:00 - 45 minutes - 103 MB

Lisa is a doting mum to Rosie, a little girl born with an incurable life-limiting muscle disorder and we are delighted to be able to share Lisa’s, Rosie’s and Lisa’s husband Ian’s story with you today. Lisa writes an inspiring blog and is practicing life coaching to help families of disabled children find freedom, positivity and happiness. She also climbs mountains and runs marathons to raise money for charity, and in today’s episode, she explains how she realized the meaning of life. If y...

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