Sabbatical. Identity. Re-entry. What Leah Hazley Discovered About Joy, Healing, and Home After a Year Across Three Continents

🌍✨ What if pressing pause was the most powerful move you could make for your family?

In this deeply reflective episode, I sit down with Leah Hazley—a pediatric nurse, mom of three daughters, and proud Black traveler—who, along with her husband, made the bold decision to take a year-long sabbatical abroad. Now back in the U.S., the episode was recorded while the family were still living in Portugal. Leah opens up about what life looked like before the leap, how they made it happen, and the transformational journey their family experienced across three continents.

From Portugal to Africa to Southeast Asia, Leah @mrshazleyathome shares what it meant to reclaim joy, deepen connection, and show her daughters the world through a lens rooted in love, intention, and curiosity.

🎙️ In this episode, Leah shares:

✈️ What pushed them to step away from their U.S. routine

👧🏾 How she raised three globally aware daughters through travel

🧳 The wins, worries, and real moments of full-time family travel

💡 Lessons on identity, culture, and building legacy abroad

Whether you’re dreaming of a sabbatical, curious about life outside the U.S., or simply wondering how to reimagine your family’s rhythm, this conversation will speak to your soul.

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No Excuses, Just Passports: Antoinette’s Journey from Service to Solo Mom Adventures

✨ From a structured military lifestyle to free-spirited globe-trotting with her daughters, Antoinette’s story is what solo mom travel dreams—and realness—are made of. ✨

As a military veteran, girl mom and federal worker turned passionate family explorer, Antoinette breaks down the journey of making unforgettable travel memories without breaking the bank—or her spirit.

In this uplifting and eye-opening episode, Antoinette shares:

💼 Life before the passports: What military life taught her about freedom and structure.

👩‍👧‍👧 First flights & fearless moments: How her girls became her favorite travel companions.

📉 Travel on a budget: Her real tips for making travel happen without unlimited resources.

🌍 The transformation: How travel has impacted her daughters—and redefined her own identity.

Whether you're a solo mom, a travel-curious parent, or someone wondering if “now’s the time,” this episode will leave you feeling seen, inspired and ready to plan your next family adventure.

🎧 Listen now on all major podcasting platforms and be inspired to turn any life transition into an opportunity for adventure!

#BlackFamilyTravel #SoloMomAdventures #BudgetTravelWithKids #TravelLoveLegacy #MomLifeUnfiltered #FamilyTravelGoals

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🌍✨ Should kids have to ‘earn’ travel? Or is exposure the key to raising confident, well-rounded adults?

Alisha Nesbitt has a different perspective on family travel—one that challenges traditional ideas about when and why we take our kids on trips. As a mom, occupational therapist, real estate investor, and entrepreneur, she’s seen firsthand how early travel experiences shape the way kids see the world, build confidence, and avoid the dreaded FOMO that so many adults experience later in life.

In this episode, Alisha breaks down:
✈️ Why she doesn’t believe kids should have to ‘earn’ travel—and what she does instead to teach responsibility.

🌏 How traveling early helps kids feel comfortable in global spaces—so they never grow up thinking it’s ‘out of reach.’

👩🏾‍⚕️ The connection between travel & child development—how experiencing different cultures expands emotional intelligence and adaptability.

💰 How her family balances travel with real-life responsibilities—because yes, you can prioritize adventure without sacrificing discipline.

📍 Her best tips for parents who want to travel more but don’t know where to start—including why nearby destinations are the perfect launchpad.

💡 If you’re a parent who wants to give your kids more than just vacations—but a real connection to the world—this episode is for you!

🎧 Listen now on all major podcasting platforms and be inspired to turn any life transition into an opportunity for adventure!

📲 Follow @itsalishasworld for more inspiration on travel, parenting, and breaking generational limits.

✨ Loved this episode? Make sure to subscribe and follow our podcast for more stories, tips, and adventures from Black and Brown family travelers just like you! 🌍✈️

🎧 Don’t forget to leave a review! Your feedback helps us grow and reach more travel-loving families.

💛 Join our community! Ask questions and let us know how we can help you and your family in the Comments. Connect with other Black and Brown family travelers on this incredible journey. Let's inspire and support each other as we explore the world together. #TravelLoveLegacy #BlackFamilyTravel #BrownFamilyTravel