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	Podcast:		Go Solo Live
	Episode:		EP 007 Questioning ‘What’s Right for Me’ After Hitting All the Career Milestones
	Category:		Health
	Duration:		00:46:28
	Publish Date:		2016-10-14 14:44:59
	Description:		Ivana Ventic grew up hitting every goal she set for herself and became a lawyer. But once she passed the bar and got a high-paying job, she realized that the lifestyle she chose for herself didn’t quite fit with her heart. As she could only get 10 days of vacation time, Ivana decided to quit her job in Chicago and travel for an undisclosed amount of time. Although her friends were highly supportive of her decision, her mother was skeptical and nervous for Ivana’s future. How did Ivana handle her mother’s fears, quit a successful career, and face the reality that she may never return to Chicago again? Find out on this week’s episode. Key Takeaways: Jennifer and Ivana met at an expo — How did Ivana find out about the expo? What does Ivana do for a living? She is an attorney, but Ivana quit her full-time job to travel. What was Ivana’s big ‘aha’ moment, when she felt she had to leave her job and travel the world? From the outside, it looked like Ivana made a split decision to quit her job, but it had always been in the back of her mind. Ivana felt like she was at a ‘now or never’ turning point in her life and decided she had to travel NOW! When Ivana started traveling alone, she found other women who were traveling with their children. She didn’t even think that was an option before. How did Ivana’s family and friends react when they heard she quit her job? How did Ivana reassure her concerned mother? Ivana is not scared to go to a country where she doesn’t know the language. This is one of the powerful attributes she gained from growing up as a refugee. English can sometimes be a very difficult language to understand, so when Ivana is in a foreign country she tries to speak slower and uses simpler sentences. Where did Ivana travel to after she left her job in Chicago? FYI, Italy does not have the same infrastructure as other European countries. WIFI was very poor there, which made things a little difficult for Ivana. Remember to trust your gut while traveling. As a lawyer, Ivana is not naive to the dangers that are out there. Do not feel bad for lying to someone, especially if it’s the easiest way to get rid of someone. What advice does Ivana have for women who might be scared to travel alone? Jennifer and Ivana highly recommend getting travel insurance. How did Ivana manage her budget while traveling? Portugal is really cheap! Italy was cheaper compared to Germany and France. Also, Poland and India are incredibly cheap as well. When Ivana was in India for 6 weeks, she spent roughly $200. *Ivana highly recommends visiting India and to not let the bad news discourage you from visiting. Your safety is a concern everywhere, even when you’re in your home country. Mentioned in This Episode: Transformviatravel.com Transform via Travel on Facebook Jennifer@TransformviaTravel.com Connect with Ivana: Ivana on LinkedIn Email Ivana: IVentic@Gmail.com Leave a Review: Did you like this episode? Please leave an honest review on iTunes with your feedback! Also, please subscribe to the Go Solo Live podcast on iTunes to get notified when a new episode gets released. I appreciate you listening to this week's show and tune in next week for another great guest.
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