“Have you ever wondered what it would be like to break the 9-to-5 and run a business completely of your design? Kate Peterson, author-illustrator of the newly released travel journal, Around the World and Back Again, did just that. In this episode, she shares how she journeyed from unhappy, full-time employee to landing a coveted book deal with Penguin Random House; overcame fear and self-doubt to pitch her next book; and embraced adventure and travel. We also discuss how travel influences and supports creativity, and the power of intentional discomfort. Kate is insightful, smart, and an inspiration to every daydreaming creative out there.”

The Thoughtful Travel Podcast with Amanda Kendle is a show for travel lovers. Each episode is packed with travel stories from fellow travel addicts on topics like using foreign languages, meeting the locals, getting lost and what we learn from our travels. Kate is featured in three episodes:

EPISODE 256: Travel Teaches Us So Much

EPISODE 258: Making Connections When We Travel

EPISODE 259: Being Less Tourist, More Traveler

“A brilliant travel writer and entrepreneur, Kate Peterson shares the wisdom she's attained from traveling the world on how to come up with your own definition on what it means to live well.“