A Journey of Intention: The Campbell Family's Year-Long World Travel

In this episode of the Franklin Planner podcast, the host welcomes special guest Ashley Campbell, an author, photographer, and community leader who, along with her family, embarked on a 17-year-long journey culminating in a year-long trip around the world. They discuss Ashley's inspiration behind the trip, the steps and sacrifices made to achieve this dream, and the importance of intentional living. Ashley shares various stories from their travels, emphasizing resilience, flexibility, and the value of immersing in local cultures. She also talks about the impact of the trip on her family's perspectives and the process of writing her book. 01:50 Ashley Campbell's Family Travel Dream 04:08 Financial and Character Preparation for the Journey 09:11 International Travel Experiences and Lessons 13:25 Unexpected Challenges and Family Resilience 17:25 Memorable Stories and Connections Made 20:25 Immersive Travel Experiences 23:27 The Journey to Writing a Book 26:38 Processing the Trip Through Writing 28:59 Life After the Trip 32:11 Advice for Pursuing Big Dreams 35:28 Defining a Successful Life 36:28 Connecting with the Author 37:42 Final Thoughts and Challenge Thank you for joining us on this Journey to create your best life and to lead your Life and Teams. Please share this show, and we look forward to the journey we will take together. The Franklin Planner Team About Ashley Campbell Ashley Campbell is a photographer, writer, and lifelong adventure seeker. She is the author of the book I’ve Never Been Here Before, a book about her family’s year-long world travels. She is also the founder of SnapShop Online , a photography school that has taught the basics of photography to thousands of children and adults. She has explored 31 countries, most with her favorite travel partners: her husband, Chris, and their five kids. Ashley actively chases opportunities to explore the unknown and learn from the world’s diversity, encouraging others to see beauty in the seemingly mundane. She resides with her family in Oklahoma, three miles from her childhood home. Resources Website: https://www.ashleyannphotography.com/blog/my-book/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/underthesycamore/