Send us a text We talk with author and sailor Alison Geischen about leaving corporate life to circumnavigate the globe, the brutal realities that tested her resolve, and the moments of wonder that made it all worth it. From heavy‑weather training to hand‑steering 650 miles, the story blends grit, humor, and hard‑won wisdom. • deciding to sell up and go in their fifties • training for storms and safety with John Kretschmer • seasonal route planning and why timelines fail • joining an Atlantic...
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Send us a text We talk with author and sailor Alison Geischen about leaving corporate life to circumnavigate the globe, the brutal realities that tested her resolve, and the moments of wonder that made it all worth it. From heavy‑weather training to hand‑steering 650 miles, the story blends grit, humor, and hard‑won wisdom. • deciding to sell up and go in their fifties • training for storms and safety with John Kretschmer • seasonal route planning and why timelines fail • joining an Atlantic...
Ep. 27 - The Ruby Miner Conversation with Blake Barr
Assorted Conversations
37 minutes
3 years ago
Ep. 27 - The Ruby Miner Conversation with Blake Barr
Send us a text Ruby Miner, Blake Barr, joins us this week to talk about his treasure-hunting hobby of mining for gems. A lifelong geology and mining interest has driven him to learn where, how and when to search for hidden gems buried within the earth. His adventures have taken him across the US and have led him to discovering artifacts called Guadalupe tools in addition to an assortment of precious gems and even an 83 karat sapphire! When he and his family were looking to r...
Assorted Conversations
Send us a text We talk with author and sailor Alison Geischen about leaving corporate life to circumnavigate the globe, the brutal realities that tested her resolve, and the moments of wonder that made it all worth it. From heavy‑weather training to hand‑steering 650 miles, the story blends grit, humor, and hard‑won wisdom. • deciding to sell up and go in their fifties • training for storms and safety with John Kretschmer • seasonal route planning and why timelines fail • joining an Atlantic...
