Why Culture Shock is a Ripe Environment for Transformation with Jill Valentine

<p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 10pt;">“It is all based on a foundation of our three pillars of happiness: a sense of gratitude, a sense of purpose and nourishing relationships.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 10pt;">Jill Valentine is a Co-Founder of the social enterprise, UGO Travel for Change and author of the book Dare to be a Dandelion.  She has led life-changing coaching programs around the world helping her clients gain clarity, confidence and a deeper sense of self while impacting local communities in Belize, Nepal, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and Tanzania.  </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 10pt;">The topics we touched on:</span></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400; font-size: 10pt;">How can we become lifelong change makers?</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400; font-size: 10pt;">Why life coaching and volunteering abroad are some of the most transformative experiences you can gift someone or yourself.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400; font-size: 10pt;">How volunteering abroad is such a powerful tool for personal growth while creating social change in others’ communities.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400; font-size: 10pt;">Why the experience of culture shock makes travel such a ripe environment for transformation.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400; font-size: 10pt;">How Traveling with Intention Changes your Life</span></li> </ol> <p> </p> <p><span style= "font-weight: 400; font-size: 10pt;">Quotes</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 10pt;">“It is that person that is looking for more meaning, community & connection or just looking to give back.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400; font-size: 10pt;">“Even though I was engaged, which should mean I’m on top