The last five days of Radical Resting and leaning into BKE have left me recharged in a way I haven’t been for a while. I am ready to go back to speaking, book touring, and taking on new clients.
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As I reach this point in the book process, I keep getting this re-occurring question: “WHAT’S NEXT?”
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My first TEDx talk and book launch along with a lot of media interviews, including two news stations, all fell on the same week.
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The first book event at Warwick's was wild.
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Today is the day! Will to Wild is finally out in the wild world! Writing a book was wild, marketing it has been a whole other beast.
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Currently, Will to Wild book events are planned in San Diego, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City, and I am planning a few more on the fly. (Come on, you know I don't even like using Excel). These are Wild events.
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Turns out… I’m still writing about wild ideas… people who biked across America, set records, and are surfing for a cause.
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In so many ways, writing is a lot like pursuing an adventure. You’re never as ready as you want to be and eventually, you just have to dive in the ocean, get dirty on the trail, or hit THE END and turn in some pages.
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I quit a stable, lucrative job to become a surf instructor. My mom thought I was crazy! It seemed irresponsible on paper, but I’d argue that being an outdoor guide is probably one of the best, most fun and impactful jobs you can have.
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I finally got off my board and published my first book, Will to Wild: Adventures Great and Small to Change Your Life, published by Simon and Schuster. The book is available to pre-order now, and will be nationwide in book stores, libraries and REI stores June 6th.
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I’ve been seeing thongs, speedos, and wild beach attire everywhere, and I am loving the joy people are having getting out there… however they want to.
This summer, I am also leaning into more Vitamin Joy.
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Maybe you are just getting started or you have a podcast and you are ready to grow or reach out to sponsors?
This is my zone of genius.
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This year has been full of some less than pleasant moments. Below are a few things that made my life brighter – from books that made me laugh out loud, to new activities I know will bring you joy. These are purchases and activities I’d make again, or give to my own family.
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I launched a brand new podcast this week called Vitamin Joy.
You can listen to the trailer here.
The goal of the show is dive into health and wellness in an accessible and fun way, with some good old fashioned PG-13 jokes thrown in.
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Part of living wildly is standing up for what you believe in. I’ve been intently listening, watching, and taking my own action steps to help facilitate lasting change. For me, storytelling and sharing is one of the most powerful ways to enact change, along with education, voting, and being an active citizen.
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I used to get this once a week, then once a day, “Shelby, Can we meet for coffee? I want to start a podcast.”
I love coffee, (bring on some cold brew, and I’m pretty chatty). I wanted to help more people like you reach their goals.