My Solo Chronicles
Real Stories of Bold Moves and Braver Moments
Welcome to a space where solo adventures take center stage. Whether it’s traveling solo, attending events on my own, or embracing the great outdoors, I share personal stories of stepping outside my comfort zone—with safety always a top priority. Along the way, I’ve met incredible people and experienced unforgettable (and often hilarious) moments that have shaped my journey.
But this isn’t just about my story. I’ll also feature fellow solo explorers who’ve dared to venture into the unknown, proving that you don’t always need company to have an amazing time.
Each episode is here to inspire you to live boldly, embrace independence, and discover the joy of doing things on your own. Because sometimes, the best adventures begin when you go solo.
Episodes
39 episodes
The Moment, You Choose You - With Coretta Ponder (Pt. 3)
What happens when life forces you to start over—and you finally decide to choose yourself?In this final part of this 3-part series, I wrap up my conversation with Coretta, discussing the deeply personal journey from childhood trauma, her...
The Moment, You Choose You - With Coretta Ponder (Pt. 2)
What happens when life forces you to start over—and you finally decide to choose yourself?In this second part of this 3-part series, I continue my conversation with Coretta, discussing the deeply personal journey from childhood trauma, h...
The Moment, You Choose You - With Coretta Ponder (Pt. 1)
What happens when life forces you to start over—and you finally decide to choose yourself?In this episode of My Solo Chronicles, I sit down with Coretta Ponder to talk about the deeply personal journey from childhood trau...
What’s Your Why? Devotion from a Distance | A Solo Story with Mike (Part 4)
What keeps you going when the distance feels heavy?What makes the sacrifice worth it?In this episode of My Solo Chronicles, Mike shares his story of working cross-country for years in the airline industry — living miles and ...
What’s Your Why? Barbara’s Journey as a Black Female Entrepreneur—Creating What Didn’t Exist (Part 3)
In this new episode of My Solo Chronicles, we explore the question “What’s your why?” through Barbara’s powerful and deeply personal story.Barbara reflects on her journey as a Black female entrepreneur in the cosmetic ind...
What's Your Why? How Solo Travel Shaped DQ's "Why" (Part 2)
In this episode of What's Your Why, DQ shares why she chooses to travel solo and how those experiences have shaped her confidence, self-awareness, and sense of purpose. She talks about the lessons learned on the road, the freedom of mo...
What's Your Why? My Mother's Legacy and My Solo Journey (Part 1)
In this first episode of this four-part series, What's Your Why, I start with my own story. After losing my mom in 2016, grief became the unexpected catalyst that pushed me towards doing life solo. What began as a way to cope slowly wi...
The Return Home
I left the U.S. for Japan for eight months—and came back changed. In “The Return Home,” I reflect on returning to the U.S. after living and working in Japan, and the emotional complexity of coming home to a life that no longer feels the ...
Pause, Reflect, Pivot: What's Next for My Solo Chronicles
This brief episode is a quick check-in to let you know that My Solo Chronicles is taking a short pause. After 30 episodes of amazing solo travel stories and reflections, I’m taking some time to reimagine what’s next — exploring ...
Fresh Grad, Full Dojo: Corinne's Japan Journey (Pt. 2)
In this two-part episode, Corinne shares her leap from college graduation straight into the unknown: moving to Japan to begin her career. With little more than determination and curiosity, she navigated the transition from student life in the U...
Fresh Grad, Full Dojo: Corinne's Japan Journey (Pt. 1)
In this two-part episode, Corinne shares her leap from college graduation straight into the unknown: moving to Japan to begin her career. With little more than determination and curiosity, she navigated the transition from student life in the U...
Megan Takes Tanzania: The Untamed Edition (Pt. 2)
In this special two-part episode, Megan goes to Tanzania, not just as a solo traveler, but a part of the Peace Corps—bringing her unique perspective as she speaks about the deep cultural ties and her adventurous spirit, as she takes us beyond t...
Megan Takes Tanzania: The Untamed Edition (Pt. 1)
In this special two-part episode, Megan goes to Tanzania, not just as a solo traveler, but a part of the Peace Corps—bringing her unique perspective as she speaks about the deep cultural ties and her adventurous spirit, as she takes us beyond t...
Where the Map Meets the Mind: Prism's German Solo Journey (Pt. 2)
Exploring what happens when you have a desire to learn a different language, and that desire takes you LITERALLY out of the country! In this poetic and personal 2-part episode series of My Solo Chronicles, I sit do...
Where the Map Meets the Mind: Prism's German Solo Journey (Pt. 1)
Exploring what happens when you have a desire to learn a different language, and that desire takes you LITERALLY out of the country! In this poetic and personal 2-part episode series of My Solo Chronicles, I sit do...
Wells Jones: Where Travel Becomes A Story, and A Story Becomes History (Pt. 3)
When a solo trek across the U.S. at just 15 sparks a lifelong curiosity about the world beyond your front door, it can set the course for a life of bold adventures. In this three-part series, I sit down with bestselling author, producer, direct...
Wells Jones: Where Travel Becomes A Story, and A Story Becomes History (Pt. 2)
When a solo trek across the U.S. at just 15 sparks a lifelong curiosity about the world beyond your front door, it can set the course for a life of bold adventures. In this three-part series, I sit down with bestselling author, producer, direct...
Wells Jones: Where Travel Becomes A Story, and A Story Becomes History (Pt. 1)
When a solo trek across the U.S. at just 15 sparks a lifelong curiosity about the world beyond your front door, it can set the course for a life of bold adventures. In this three-part series, I sit down with bestselling author, producer, direct...
When Art Collides with Nature
"A Japanese garden is thought of as a living canvas". ~ Adachi Zenko (1899-1990)What do you get when you put together 2000 pieces of art that include a collection of modern Japanese paintings, and 165,000 square meters of gardens? The Ad...
I'm Dancing What?!?!
Have you ever talked yourself into doing something and then wonder why you did that? Well, in today's episode I share how a simple and unknowingly "yes" to come and see the NEO Yasugi-bushi festival dance group practice, would see me not only l...
Osaka: BTS Army, Assemble!
Not in a million years did I ever think I would be one of those fortunate Army's that would get tickets to see BTS, let alone one of its members, in concert, as well as briefly visit one of Japan's most beautiful cities, Osaka. In this episode,...
The Hike of All Hikes (Mt. Daisen Summit)
If I thought hiking Gassen Castle Ruins was intense, I was in for a rude awakening when I decided, on a whim, to "attempt" to hike one of the highest mountains in Japan, Mt. Daisen Summit. Situated in beautiful Tottori, Japan, what was original...
Gassan Toda Castle Ruins (Yasugi, Japan)
As I continue to explore the rural area of my temporary home, I was steered towards checking out one of Japan's oldest castle ruins, Tsukiyama Tomita Castle, or Gassan Toda Castle. The history and beauty of this historical landmark, in the town...