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Ordinary Sherpa inspires families to turn their adventure dreams to experiences. The podcast episodes help families define adventure, be inspired from other families on this journey, and be supported by a tribe of Sherpas helping you to reach your summit. Join us in creating connection through simple and authentic adventure experiences.

099 | 60 days to Departure {Family Gap Year}

December 16, 2022 No Comments

With less than 2 months until go-day, I am finding the hardest part is balancing present with future. We have set our departure date to

098 | Take Your Kids Everywhere (TM) with Eric Stoen of Travel Babbo

November 9, 2022 No Comments

I am excited to have a conversation with the Family Travel influencer who literally has the registered trademark to Take Your Kids Everywhere.

097| Travel Hacking for Families

November 7, 2022 No Comments

Helping families use travel rewards to travel more for less.

Family adventure to explore all state parks

096 | Family Explores all Wisconsin State Parks

October 26, 2022 No Comments

A dual-citizen 4-seasons adventure family completed their goal of camping, hiking & swimming in all 48 Wisconsin State Parks.

095 |10 Ways to Work Through Low Energy Slump

October 26, 2022 No Comments

How to get motivated to adventure with kids can be challenging. On this episode we talk through how to work through low energy seasons.

094 | Adventuring with Teens and Tweens with Tiffany from the Stoke Fam

October 12, 2022 No Comments

Teens have an opinion and know what they can and cannot do. Adventuring with them can get tricky. The tips in this episode can help.

093 | But I’m not Adventurous {Excerpt from Beyond Normal Book}

October 12, 2022 No Comments

How to be adventurous with kids? I wrote Beyond Normal specifically for parents who crave adventure, and want to be adventurous with kids. I decided to read chapter 3 in the book titled “I’m not Adventurous” for this episode. The reading is an excerpt of my upcoming audiobook version.

092 | Optimize your Time, Money and Travel with Chris Hutchins of All the Hacks

September 22, 2022 No Comments

Learn tricks to optimize your time, money, and travel getting in the way of connecting with others.

091 | Finding Your Adventure Community

September 21, 2022 No Comments

I am still coming down from an unbelievable experience in Montrose, Colorado last week where I attended and presented at the RV Life Entrepreneur Roundtable.

090 | The Power of Slowing Down with Jess of the Fioneers

September 7, 2022 No Comments

Adventure and Travel lifestyles often catch us in the “once in a lifetime” experiences suggesting we need to do all.the.things. Jess walks us through her journey which demonstrates the power of slowing down on her ideal journey to an adventurous lifestyle.

089 | Would you Listen to a 7YO Infleuncer

September 7, 2022 No Comments

How can I be more adventurous? social conditioning begins around age 10 – we begin the entry point into educational pathways grooming us for specific careers, we are taught to tame our personalities and fall in line with the expectations of society, we lose some of the vivacious energy of our early years. Exercises to practice the 7 YO mindset and be guided by curiosity.

088 | How to Plan Family Field Trips with Erin Austen Abbott

August 26, 2022 No Comments

Field Trips are often an immersion, a hands on learning experience. In this episode Heidi interviews Erin Austen Abbott to cultivate backyard family adventures sharing planning tips for family field trips. She also peel back the layers of untourism by describing what makes a place like Mississippi so unique and filled with hidden gems, yet rarely on our travel list.

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101 | Start Here: Less Stuff, More Experiences

December 29, 2022 No Comments

Ordinary Sherpa is a brand designed to support families connecting through adventure based on the pillars of simplicity, authenticity, and connection. In this episode we walk through these brand pillars and how we approach gifting experiences.

100 | Supporting Moms on the Go with Kimberly Crossland

December 16, 2022 No Comments

Kimberly Crossland has been helping moms run their businesses while living an adventurous lifestyle.

10 Winter RV Camping Tips (Insider Guide to Camping and Skiing)

February 13, 2023 No Comments

Winter camping in an RV can be a fun and unique experience for families who love the great outdoors. Whether you’re planning to hit the

10 Ways to support my Book for Free

November 5, 2022 No Comments

I am officially a published author. My book Beyond Normal: a field guide to embrace adventure, explore the wilderness, and design an extraordinary life with kids is

099 | 60 days to Departure {Family Gap Year}

December 16, 2022 No Comments

With less than 2 months until go-day, I am finding the hardest part is balancing present with future. We have set our departure date to

098 | Take Your Kids Everywhere (TM) with Eric Stoen of Travel Babbo

November 9, 2022 No Comments

I am excited to have a conversation with the Family Travel influencer who literally has the registered trademark to Take Your Kids Everywhere.

097| Travel Hacking for Families

November 7, 2022 No Comments

Helping families use travel rewards to travel more for less.

096 | Family Explores all Wisconsin State Parks

October 26, 2022 No Comments

A dual-citizen 4-seasons adventure family completed their goal of camping, hiking & swimming in all 48 Wisconsin State Parks.

095 |10 Ways to Work Through Low Energy Slump

October 26, 2022 No Comments

How to get motivated to adventure with kids can be challenging. On this episode we talk through how to work through low energy seasons.

094 | Adventuring with Teens and Tweens with Tiffany from the Stoke Fam

October 12, 2022 No Comments

Teens have an opinion and know what they can and cannot do. Adventuring with them can get tricky. The tips in this episode can help.

093 | But I’m not Adventurous {Excerpt from Beyond Normal Book}

October 12, 2022 No Comments

092 | Optimize your Time, Money and Travel with Chris Hutchins of All the Hacks

September 22, 2022 No Comments

Learn tricks to optimize your time, money, and travel getting in the way of connecting with others.

Where to Listen

Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcast, anywhere podcasts are played