The Holiday Work Experiment: Flow, Family, and Freedom

2025-09-19

Can you really be present with your family on holiday and move your work forward without burning out? In this episode, I share my holiday work experiment while traveling through Asia with my family. Instead of shutting off completely or struggling to restart after a long break, I tried blending family time, Mandarin classes with my kids, client co-creation, and moments of connection with inspiring people I met on the road. You’ll hear what worked, what didn’t, and how clear boundaries between family and work created mor...

Can you really be present with your family on holiday and move your work forward without burning out?

In this episode, I share my holiday work experiment while traveling through Asia with my family. Instead of shutting off completely or struggling to restart after a long break, I tried blending family time, Mandarin classes with my kids, client co-creation, and moments of connection with inspiring people I met on the road.

You’ll hear what worked, what didn’t, and how clear boundaries between family and work created more flow, joy, and freedom.

“It’s possible to have it all — family, travel, and meaningful work — when you learn to separate and honor each part fully.”

Let’s start a conversation.
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