Meander With Maddie

Let's talk about SUMMER - what makes this season so fun? Why doesn't it hit the same as an adult? How can we incorporate small changes into our summer plans to really lean into the season? Last year I had one of the most enjoyable and relaxing summers in a while, and it's because I was really intentional about small, seasonal choices. I talk about what made this summer so great, and wh...

This ain't a New Year's resolutions/goals then nothing type of space... let's check in! On this solo episode, I reflect on how the first quarter of 2024 has gone so far, detail progress on my current goals, and talk about what I'm looking forward to in the next season of life (think - marathons, weddings, moving, oh my!). Check out the ⁠⁠Legend Planner ⁠⁠ shop on Amazon. Donations...

And just like that - we're back! On this solo episode, I recap my 2023, why the podcast paused, my future plans for it, and go through what goals I did/do not accomplish in 2023 and the goals set forth for 2024. Click here to check out the ⁠Legend Planner ⁠ shop on Amazon. Be sure to follow  ⁠@meanderwithmaddie⁠  on Instagram, DM with your guest and topic ideas, and support the podcast by leav...

Mary Latham is a photographer, traveler, and writer most known for traveling to all 50 states in her late mother's Subaru on a journey to find "More Good." This mission and journey was born from advice Mary's mother once gave her, telling her there is always more good in the world, you just have to look for it. Mary spent three years traveling the country and collecting stories of kindness. Curren...

Mike Pratt is an author and actor who recently released his debut novel, Code of the Nightbird . We discuss the journey that is writing your first book, navigating the roadblocks placed in front of our creative pursuits, and Mike's other main passion - acting! Last year, Mike starred as an extra in Netflix's Don't Look Up , and this opportunity has allowed him to pursue bigger roles soon coming to...

Olivia Porter is my good friend from college and is days away from embarking on her first trip out of the country. She'll be traveling solo to Portugal! We talk about her preparation for this trip, what she's excited about, nervous about, and more importantly, why she decided to embark on this adventure. Olivia had a tough 2022, struggling with depression and the ending of a long-term relationship...

Morgan Sydlowski is a solo female traveler who starting living as a digital nomad in January 2022. In this episode we cover her formative travel experiences, how the pandemic shook her world and led to big changes (like a new job!), and what ultimately led her to take the leap to traveling full-time.  In this day and age of professional traveler influencers, it was refreshing to speak to some...

Hilton Farmer followed his dream of moving from Virginia to New York in 2018. Two weeks after arriving in Astoria, Queens he realized there were a pair of across-the-street neighbors he wasn't going to be able to shake (hint - I'm one of them!). Continuing on the recent theme of moves, we discuss what it's like to move to a city where there are so many preconceived notions and expectations, discov...

This episode dives deeper into one of our fave topics - moving! Before discussing this further with future guests, I share my own move from NY to Tampa (cliche now, I know), but this dream stretches back to 2016 and a lot went into it to make it happen.  If you have thoughts for the pod or on makin' ~moves~ shoot a message to @meanderwithmaddie on IG!

Whitney Wemett is an ocean explorer and environmental activist who currently serves as the Board Chair for the Surfrider Foundation 's Florida Keys chapter.  Whitney and I both attended Stonehill College in Easton, Mass. where Whitney actually studied Accounting, and minored in Environmental Studies. Upon graduation, Whitney accepted a role at PwC, one of the Big Four accounting firms, but qu...

Think of this episode as Meander With Maddie 101! I give a brief intro, discuss why I started the podcast, what 'meandering' means to me, and my hopes and goals for the podcast. 

Stephanie Boegle is a master of social work (MSW) candidate currently studying at Adelphi University located on Long Island, NY. Her studies at Adelphi are the culmination of seven years within higher education. Needless to say, her path to her master's was not the straight and narrow.  Stephanie is my cousin, and I've watched in awe at her determination and fortitude in the face of many obst...

Linda Hexter is an endurance athlete who has biked across the country with Bike and Build, hiked the Appalachian Trail, and lived in four different cities and states throughout her adventures.  Linda is a good friend and we met while living in Tampa, FL and bonded over our love for running (I neglect to mention in the episode she is also a marathoner who won the Clearwater Marathon this past...

Keep an eye out for the first season dropping Summer 2022!