Leap Like Me
A podcast for people who are navigating change
What does it take to make a daring change? How do you overcome unexpected obstacles? And how do you find the resiliency to keep going, even when the journey gets hard?
We’re diving deep into all of these questions and more on the Leap Like Me podcast.
Tune in to hear real stories from people who have taken brave leaps in their life or work, along with actionable advice on how to make and sustain purposeful, intentional change.
Whether you’re looking to make a career change, going through a life transition, or simply want to dive deeper into your personal growth, the Leap Like Me podcast is your guiding map and source of inspiration as you explore what it means to take your own bold leap.
Meet Your Host, Lisa Hoashi
As a certified life and career coach, I spend my days helping people like you navigate major transitions in their lives and careers. I’ve also taken my fair share of (incredibly rewarding) leaps. I know how lonely it can feel to be standing at a crossroads, and just how impactful it can be to hear from people who have been where you are.
I created the Leap Like Me podcast to provide space for others to share the brave, bold leaps they’ve taken in their lives, so you can learn from those who have been in your shoes. Each episode is a testament to the beautiful power of change, the resilience of the human spirit, and the incredible journeys that can unfold when we dare to leap.
As you listen, I hope you can find encouragement, support, and practical advice as you navigate your own life or career change, and that you find even a little bit of inspiration and confidence as you explore the possibilities that await you if you dare to leap.
Recommended Episodes
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If you’re thinking about a career change, listen to…
Follow Your Interests to Your Next Career with Farah Kauffman
In this episode, Farah Kauffman shares her transition from a long-term career in public health to a fulfilling role in copyediting, and the role self-discovery played in her journey.
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If you’re considering a career sabbatical, listen to…
Facing Your Biggest Fears to Take a Sabbatical Leap with Lisa Hoashi
In this episode, host Lisa Hoashi shares her personal journey of taking a year-long sabbatical and how this leap led to a snowball of transformative changes in her life.
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If you want to prioritize your creativity, listen to…
Shifting to a More Creative Path with Annie Wong
In this episode, Annie Wong, a mixed media artist and storyteller, shares her path to becoming an artist and how she balances her art with owning a business.
All Episodes
Bonus Episode - A South African Economist Takes the Leap: Busi Radebe (Ep. 17)
Busi Radebe shares how she was inspired to take her sabbatical from Johannesburg to the Netherlands after listening to Leap Like Me, and how it's transformed her ideas about what's next for her career.
From Corporate Burnout to World-Traveling Nomad: Sherry Ott (Ep. 16)
Sherry Ott talks about how her break from her corporate IT job in NYC at age 36 turned into 11 adventurous years traveling the world as a digital nomad.
To Travel the World and Publish a Memoir: Kim Dinan (Ep. 15)
Kim Dinan took her sabbatical leap at age 30 to pursue her dream to travel and write -- and convinced her husband to go with her. She published her memoir, The Yellow Envelope, about her journey in 2017.
Larger-Than-Life Overland Adventures on Very Little Money: Dan Grec (Ep. 14)
Dan Grec quit his engineering job in Calgary, Canada, to drive his Jeep from Alaska to Argentina on a budget of just $10,000. Now he's on a 80,000-mile solo overland journey around Africa.
A Parallel Universe After a Leap: Laura Tobaruela (Ep. 13)
Laura Tobaruela left her home city of Barcelona, Spain, to take her sabbatical. Her leap gave her huge gains in self-confidence, and opened up new possibilities to her on how she could live her life and express her creativity, and where.
A Love Story from Barcelona to Patagonia (and Back): Lisa Hoashi (Ep. 10, Part 2)
Host Lisa Hoashi shares the unexpected way her year off led to love, a new life on a farm, and her dreams of having a family and her own business.
Facing Your Biggest Fears to Take a Sabbatical Leap: Lisa Hoashi (Ep. 9, Part 1)
Host Lisa Hoashi shares how she overcame fears about her career, money, and the many unknowns of her life in planning her sabbatical.
A Career Break to Take A Sailing Adventure: Judy Lin (Ep. 8)
Judy Lin took an adventurous career break to sail the world — despite having no previous experience.
A Family's Working Sabbatical in Uganda: Brian and Kate Fassett (Ep. 5)
Former Peace Corps volunteers Brian and Kate Fassett, of Portland, Oregon, wanted to share the experience of living abroad with their two daughters. Their family sabbatical took them to Uganda.
What Really Happens When You Decide to "Live Your Dreams": Shannon Whaley (Ep. 4)
Fear kept Shannon Whaley stuck in a party girl lifestyle in Seattle for years -- until she finally decided enough was enough.
Let's Take the Kids Around the World: Alistair and Jenny Campbell (Ep. 2)
Alistair and Jenny Campbell quit their senior-level marketing jobs mid-career to take their kids on a one year sabbatical around the world.
From a 60-Hour Workweek to Slow Living in Belize: Amanda Jarman (Ep. 1)
Amanda Jarman’s five-month sabbatical to Belize turned into a whole new slower life there.
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