On this episode of the Edge of Comfort Podcast, I share updates on the status of Edge of Comfort and my life from the last 6-7 months. This includes starting work at a luxury travel company, international and domestic travels, experimenting with a strict plant-based vegan diet, signing up for a 50-mile trail run, and more.

Why has there been very little content from Edge of Comfort in the last six to seven months? Is the podcast still up and running and can I expect to see any new episodes?

I’ve been asked these questions quite frequently in the last few months, and my answer was, “Some of my priorities have shifted and I haven’t allocated time to work on the blog or podcast, but I’m going to start back up soon!”

I’m happy to say that “soon” is now, and I’m starting to create new content for Edge of Comfort. This means you can expect to see new podcasts, blog posts, social media content on Instagram / Facebook, and more!

The reason my priorities shifted during this time period is mostly due to one of my biggest life updates. I am working full-time again, which completely shifted my schedule and focus. I wanted to make sure I put everything into the start of my new job so I could build a good foundation and focus on learning as much as possible, since the early parts of a new job usually involve the steepest learning curve.

While I talk about my new job in the podcast, below is a short summary of what I’m doing, other updates in my life, and my favorite story I’ve found in the last few months.

No Longer a Broke Backpacker!

After being out of office for over a year, I started working full-time at a luxury travel company in my hometown. My job title is Product Specialist – Europe, which means I am helping support and design over 30 luxury small group journeys to Europe.

What exactly does luxury mean? Super fancy hotels, high-end meals, access to exclusive events or openings, and more. Ironically enough, the type of travel that is the exact opposite from my usual adventures. Myself, and many others, are very far away from being able to afford some of our journeys because this luxury comes with an understandable premium. Luckily, the company sends me on a journey about once a year to learn about destinations, interact with guests, and gain a better understanding of the end product that we work so hard to put together.

Enjoying a much needed espresso in the hotel room after traveling overnight.

Going back into the working, 9-5, office life was something I was both excited about but also extremely nervous. I was excited because it was such a cool opportunity in an area I care deeply about. The job would allow me to learn more about travel, the world, and other related area so important in my life.

I was nervous because, well, I hadn’t worked an office job for 1.5 years. I was still a little bit scarred from my previous job and was nervous that all office jobs were similar. I was used to being on the road, creating my own schedule,