Episode 118: Finding Her Way: Kelly Collins' Camino de Santiago Solo Journey Post-Divorce

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Join us as C.K. Collins, aka Kelly shares her inspiring journey of self-discovery after divorce. Having navigated significant life changes, including the sale of a thriving business, Kelly embarked on a solo pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago.

Discover the transformative power of resilience, vulnerability, and a steadfast belief in oneself. From the Camino's profound lessons to the inspiration behind her book, "The Swipe Right Effect," Kelly's story will undoubtedly leave you feeling empowered and inspired to embrace your own journey of self-discovery.

Key Takeaways:

  • The power of resilience and finding strength in life's challenges

  • The transformative experience of solo travel, particularly the Camino de Santiago

  • The importance of vulnerability, self-love, and forgiveness

  • The joy of slowing down and embracing life's unpredictable turns

  • The impact of a clear personal vision and the power of manifestation

  • The value of connecting with like-minded individuals and building a supportive community

Connect with Kelly Collins:

A little bit about C.K. Collins:

Author C.K. Collins, aka Kelly, was an award-winning publisher and owner of a hyperlocal news publishing company in the middle Tennessee area. She sold her company and retired from the industry in 2021.

Believing that travel feeds the soul and grows the heart and mind, Kelly embarked on a two-year travel sabbatical to write her book and subsequent workbook. Her travels included destinations such as Utah, Grand Canyon in Arizona, Buenos Aires, Patagonia, Portugal, Spain, Italy and a 30-day sailing rally from Los Angeles to La Paz, Mexico. 

In 2018, Kelly hiked the 500-mile Camino de Santiago in France and Spain, hiked a portion of the Appalachian Trail in New Hampshire in 2019 and hiked her second Camino (or spiritual hike) in 2022 in Portugal.

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Aneta Ardelian Kuzma is a holistic life coach, wellness expert, and yoga and meditation teacher, who explores what it means to live more fully, with intention, gratitude, and joy.

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