In this episode, Gracie sits down with Laura Kirkpatrick—better known online as @lauradesports—to talk cycling, content creation, and what it looks like to choose the wild, uncertain path over the traditional one.

Laura shares her journey from working in medicine and consulting to building a full-time creative life on the road. We dive into how she’s grown a community through honest storytelling, the realities of making content while chasing adventure, and what it takes to balance big dreams with the everyday chaos of life on two wheels.

We also chat about the lessons solo travel teaches—like confidence and independence—along with the tension between relatability and unconventional living. Plus, we get into Instagram strategy, future travel plans (think Love Island meets Mallorca), and how she continues carving out her own unique path in the cycling and creative world.

Follow Laura: @lauradesportsFollow Wander: @wanderwomenscollective