From $12 in Savings to Living Your Travel Dreams with Matt Fetbrandt

Has a big epiphany ever caused you to instantly alter the trajectory of something in your life? When listener and international piano entertainer Matt Fetbrandt reached out to tell me about the epiphany that changed his life, I knew right away his story had to be shared.

Over the past year (at the time of recording), Matt has traveled over 16,000 miles through 34 U.S. states and 18 national parks with no plans of stopping. In this episode, you're going to find out how, in just 7 months, Matt went from staying in a sober living home with only $12 to his name to saving $20,000 and living out his travel dreams.

Matt shares about what it took for him to change a lifetime of habits and his journey to recovery from addiction. We talk about how travel can be a bridge to create connections, why he felt he needed travel to grow, and being analytical vs. spontaneous. You'll hear about his life as a piano man and stories from the road. Matt also shares some counterintuitive advice that may not make sense to most. Will it make sense to you?

When was the last time you acted on a spontaneous urge to travel? I'd love to hear all about your adventure, and I hope you will share by sending me an audio message.

*This month, we're sharing previous episodes highlighting travel turnarounds! Zero To Travel interviews are timeless, providing valuable insight whenever you listen.

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Tune In To Learn:

• The root & growth of Matt's passion for music
• What it's like to be a performer as an introvert
• Creating community through music & setting the right vibe as a piano man
• How his journey to recovery led to a passion for travel 
• The moment Matt's life changed forever
• What shifted for him to go from never being able to save to saving $20,000
• Why choose a lifestyle centered around growth
• How Matt's road trip got started
• Finding the balance between spontaneity
• Counterintuitive advice that could majorly pay off
• And so much more

Resources:

• Join Zero To Travel Premium Passport
• Sign up for our FREE newsletter
• Check out Matt's website
• Follow Matt on Instagram and connect on LinkedIn

Want More?

• How to Travel with Less Money, Start Working on the Road, and Never Settle Down w/ Nora Dunn
• What It Takes To Go Location Independent
• Only $50 And A Dream: Biking Across The USA Solo With Zero Experience with Jasmine Reese

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