MY STORY

Why stay loyal to a life that has you stuck?

From Burnt-Out Employee to Roam-Based CEO:

How I Created a Business Living in a Van

WITH NO SOCIAL MEDIA FOLLOWING, ELECTRICITY OR ONLINE EXPERIENCE

Part 1: The Wake-Up Call

My life was probably just like yours up until a few years ago.

I graduated college with a degree but couldn’t find a job that would cover all of my bills. With massive student debt to pay, I took the first corporate job that accepted me because I thought that’s what I was supposed to do. Go to school, get a degree, get married, have kids, work 9-5 until you’re 65, retire and die.

After 10 years of trying to follow that plan climbing the corporate ladder, I was burn out, depressed, and yearning to live differently.

So on a whim, in 2019, I quit my job, sold all of my belongings, and bought a 1986 camper van.

I told myself I would find another job and save money on rent, but once I experienced travel and freedom for the first time, I had a massive spiritual awakening to the real world around me. I knew I could never go get a job again and go back to the rat race. Suddenly, I had much bigger plans for my future and a will to make it happen.

I had dreams of traveling the world with my imaginary husband, homeschooling our future kids, buying land and building a homestead, riding horses at sunset. And I knew a normal job wasn’t going to get me there.

Part 2: A Leap of Faith

One day in 2022, I was scrolling on Instagram, and my life changed forever.

A stranger was sharing about making amounts of money online I didn’t know were possible. I saw them at home, at the beach, walking their dog at noon on a Wednesday—living life uncontrolled by cost or time. I could have reacted in two ways: with suspicion and skepticism, or with an open mind and heart.

I chose the latter. I knew that God had prepared me for this opportunity and that a door was being opened for me. I was introduced to the world of affiliate marketing and automated sales systems. I was taught to use the power of technology and the internet to make sales worldwide from my phone.

This was what I had been praying for, and despite having no experience or an income at the time, I chose faith over fear and started my online business. There have been many obstacles along the way but so many more blessings.

Since I’ve started my entrepreneurial journey, I have:

-Made thousands of dollars online;

-Traveled the world for months at a time;

-Spent weeks with family and friends;

-Helped many others get started, whom I mentor and coach;

-Spoken at multiple events and launches to inspire others.

It’s been an incredible journey, and the online business world has given me so many opportunities, priceless life lessons, and adventures!

I am eternally grateful to be able to create such a massive impact in this world that is yearning for freedom and purpose!

You do not have to spend the best years of your life stuck in an office somewhere.

Hi, I’m Kari – Welcome to My Space!

I'm a solo traveler, non-toxic living guru, dog and cat mom, free-thinking rebel, and former burnt-out employee turned roam-based CEO.

My mission? To help you break free from the system and live life on your own terms. You weren’t born just to pay bills and fade away – you're here to thrive, explore, and create the life you’ve always dreamed of. Whether it’s embracing health, building wealth, or reclaiming your freedom, this space is all about empowering you to step into your full potential. Welcome to a world where anything is possible!

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