Kindred Roads Podcast (Mary Goggin)
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| 31 Oct 2024 | Trailer | 00:01:01 | |
| 07 Nov 2024 | The 80-Year-Old Mountain Man Who Survives Winters Alone with His Horse | 00:55:21 | |
Simon Felber is a documentary filmmaker and the founder of Changeweys, a platform dedicated to telling stories that inspire positive change. His work has taken him across the globe, from the mines of Bolivia, where he explored the harsh conditions miners face, to the Sahara Desert in Algeria, where he documented the nomadic lives of the Tuareg people. Join us as Simon journeys into the depths of a Bolivian mine, where conditions remain frozen in time, revealing haunting realities, and crosses paths with a legendary elder in a remote Georgian mountain village. He also discusses the importance of building genuine connections with locals, the responsibility filmmakers have to give back, and the unique challenges of ecotourism. Lastly, I’m joined by my close friend Siena, a talented travel photographer and videographer. Let’s get started! Connect with Simon: . . Follow along on other platforms: | |||
| 29 Mar 2025 | How She Started a Business While Living in Her Car | 00:40:17 | |
Today on the podcast, I sat down with photographer and agency owner Madison Olivia Brown in Charleston, SC. Madison built her first online business from scratch while traveling the country in her sedan. She later rebranded it as Vienna & Co, a creative marketing agency focused on luxury and hospitality brands. She also runs networking events for young entrepreneurs in Charleston, SC. In this episode, we talk about what it was like living out of a car while trying to land clients. We dive into how she rebranded her business to attract luxury brands and what she’s learned from taking risks and saying yes as an online business owner. She also shares a full roadmap for anyone who wants to work remotely and start their own business. If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your travels into a creative career, you won’t want to miss this one! Connect with Madison . . Follow along on other platforms: | |||
| 19 Mar 2025 | How the American Dream Makes Life Harder Than It Should Be… | 00:41:16 | |
Teju Ravilochan is a Forbes 30 Under 30 social entrepreneur and TEDx speaker. He co-founded Uncharted and later started GatherFor out of a desire to intentionally create a mutual support system for people experiencing poverty. Growing up, Teju was struck by the extreme gap between wealth and poverty, which led him to question the way the world works. He shares what he has learned from Indigenous and immigrant communities about the power of connection and why the Western focus on independence might be holding us back. He also talks about GatherFor and how small groups of neighbors are coming together to support each other in everyday life. From sharing meals to helping with childcare and covering bills, they are proving that none of us are meant to do life alone. Let’s dive in! Connect with Teju: Follow along on other platforms: | |||
| 28 Mar 2025 | What It’s Like to Surf in Great White Shark Territory | 00:29:39 | |
McHenry Jackson grew up in Folly Beach, South Carolina, surfing every chance he got. Now, he spends months at a time living on boats as a seafloor mapper, exploring the ocean for work and surfing whenever he can. When he’s not working, he’s surfing in places like South Africa, Panama, and Hawaii. This August, he’s making the big move to Hawaii to fully dive into the surf lifestyle. In this episode, McHenry talks about what life is really like living at sea for months, what he actually does as a sea floor mapper, and his experiences surfing in some of the world’s most incredible spots. He shares stories of surfing in great white shark territory in South Africa, his most unforgettable surf trips, and why now is always the best time to go after the life you want. Connect with Mchenry: . Follow along on other platforms: | |||
| 07 Feb 2025 | The Truth About The Amazing Race | 00:43:13 | |
What’s The Amazing Race actually like? Redmond Ramos, former Navy corpsman, motivational speaker, and Amazing Race Season 29 contestant, gives us the inside scoop. From picking a random teammate on day one to navigating wild travel challenges on zero sleep, he shares what happens behind the scenes and whether the race is as real as it seems. He also opens up about the moment he was blown up by an IED while serving in Afghanistan, the devastating loss of his leg, and how he rebuilt his life with an unstoppable mindset. His story is living proof that the human spirit can endure even the toughest challenges and come back stronger, with a newfound gratitude for life. As Redmond puts it, "Everything after that moment is extra time." If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to race around the world on The Amazing Race or bounce back from life’s hardest moments, you won’t want to miss this one. Connect with Redmond: Instagram Youtube Watch The Amazing Race on CBS! | |||
| 07 Nov 2024 | The Realities of Pursuing a Twitch Career | 00:25:45 | |
In today’s episode, I’m sitting down in Central Park in New York City with Jordan Williams, who’s not just a talented Twitch streamer but also like family to me. Jordan has faced significant challenges in his life—he lost his mom to breast cancer at a young age and, later, his grandmother. Through all the pain, he has found incredible inner strength and built a supportive community that stands by him every step of the way. In our conversation, Jordan shares what it takes to stand out in the gaming world, the crucial role fitness has played in his life, and why building a strong community around yourself is essential. He also opens up about healing from the loss of his mom and grandmother and finding light in his darkest moments. Finally, he offers valuable advice for aspiring streamers. Let’s dive in!
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| 15 Apr 2025 | How Does a Captain Run a 191-Foot Luxury Superyacht for the Ultra-Wealthy? | 00:59:07 | |
Ever wondered what it’s like to captain a 191-foot superyacht through some of the most remote and pristine places on Earth? Captain Liam Devlin takes Wall Street elites, Russian oligarchs, actors, and more on adventures around the world! He has spent over 25 years navigating the world’s oceans, from the rugged coastlines of Alaska to the untouched beauty of the Solomon Islands. Originally from Byron Bay, Australia, Liam is the captain of Unbridled, a world-class expedition yacht focused on diving, adventure, and six-star service. In this episode, he shares what it really takes to deliver life-changing experiences for some of the world’s most high-profile guests. We talk about the unspoken pressure of perfection in the superyacht world, what guests are really like behind the scenes, and the logistics of planning everything from helicopter tours to shark dives. He also speaks openly about the bond he feels with the ocean, why luxury and sustainability can go hand in hand, and how nature has a way of bringing us back to ourselves. Let’s dive in! Connect with Liam:
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| 07 Nov 2024 | Being Denied Entry at the Norway Border | 00:30:43 | |
Today I’m talking with one of my best friends, Siena Muscianisi, a talented freelance photographer, filmmaker, and designer. During her gap year, Siena spent six weeks each in Paris, Costa Rica, and Stockholm, and also traveled through the Galápagos Islands and Ecuador. She later completed a two-month internship in Ireland before joining Selina’s Film Residency Program in Morocco. Recently, she exchanged her skills for a two-month stay at a hostel in the Lofoten Islands. Now, she’s focused on building her portfolio in the cycling industry, collaborating with brands like USA Cycling and Mad Gravel. In this episode, Siena discusses the challenges of solo travel, overcoming fears, and how these experiences pushed her out of her comfort zone and fostered personal and professional growth. She shares stories of being denied entry at the Norway border, her love for Irish culture, seeing the Northern Lights, and lessons from spontaneous trips and freelancing around the world! Let’s get started!
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| 23 Jan 2025 | How One Man Biked The World… By Accident | 00:38:28 | |
Today, I’m sitting down with Andrew, whose two-week biking trip turned into a journey spanning 27,461 miles across 37 countries. Since his travels, he’s raised over $20,000 for the Trevor Project, helping prevent LGBTQ+ youth suicide. Along the way, he faced a slew of wild challenges, including getting hit by a truck in Peru, being robbed at knifepoint, and even being hospitalized with food poisoning. He got stuck in a small village in Pakistan for three days due to a landslide and often had to sleep in his tent on the street. To top it all off, he found himself stranded at the Kazakhstan border after forgetting his visa. But what kept Andrew going was the excitement of seeing the world and, most importantly, the unexpected kindness of strangers. Let’s dive in! Donate to The Trevor Project Connect with Andrew: .
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| 11 Mar 2025 | Marine Conservation Through the Eyes of a PADI Master Diver | 01:16:09 | |
Today, I’m talking with Francheska Krysiak, also known as Franny, a marine conservationist, scientific rebreather diver, and PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, who has spent the last 10 years working to protect our oceans. Franny supports conservation and restoration work for various organizations, such as the California Academy of Sciences. She is also an underwater photographer and a brand ambassador for various scuba gear brands. In this conversation, Franny shares stories from her underwater research, such as the surreal experience of being surrounded by hundreds of sharks and how night diving unveils a completely different marine world. She also explains the differences between rebreather diving and traditional scuba diving, which allow her to spend extended periods underwater, and discusses the innovative techniques being used to preserve marine ecosystems for future generations. Let's dive in! Connect with Franny: Instagram Donate: Other Links:
Credits: https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/facts/rov.html, https://fishbase.mnhn.fr/photos/PicturesSummary.php?resultPage=3&ID=12012&what=species | |||
| 18 Feb 2025 | Skiing In Antarctica Before Anyone Else | 00:39:59 | |
Ever wondered what it’s like to ski in Antarctica before anyone else that season? Or what goes into filming backcountry skiers, adaptive athletes, and even couples getting married in some of the most remote places on Earth? Award-winning photographer and filmmaker Tamara Šuša has done it all. Voted Best Local Photographer in Aspen, Tamara captures everything from extreme adventure sports to intimate mountain elopements. She shares how she went from photographing nightclubs in Chicago to documenting adventure sports, environmental stories, and weddings in some of the world's most breathtaking landscapes. She talks about the rare experience of skiing and filming in Antarctica before anyone else that season, why October is the only window for backcountry skiing there, and what it’s like to document adventures in places few people ever see. She also dives into her films Two Legs Is Too Easy and 80 for 80, along with her climate-focused photography projects. Let’s dive in!
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| 17 Nov 2024 | From Escaping Two Wars to Becoming a Peace Ambassador | 00:34:03 | |
Zoya Miari, a Palestinian-Ukrainian peace ambassador, grew up in a refugee camp in Lebanon amid violence and ongoing conflicts. By 22, she had survived two wars and rebuilt her life in Switzerland, founding Waves to Home, a global movement empowering displaced people through storytelling. Zoya reflects on life in a single-room refugee camp home, fleeing wars in Lebanon and Ukraine, and her mother’s unwavering optimism that taught her to find freedom anywhere. She shares the inspiration behind Waves to Home and the story of a 17-year-old from Gaza who, amidst war and siege, sought to evacuate his family. Connect with Zoya: . . . Follow along on other platforms: | |||