Episode 42 - Solo Female Travel, Self-Discovery & Living Outside Expectations with Tsvety Roo

By Jessica Garrison

Our next guest is someone with warmth, who is brave, courageous, conversational, and open-minded. We got a sneak peek at Tsvety Roo during the Together We FEEL panels on YouTube with “Honest Conversation around ‘Child-Free’ and ‘Child-Less’” and “Celebrating Ourselves Well.” Now we get to spotlight her in her own podcast episode and hear more details about her story. 

The experiences she shares are so interesting because Tsvety is a solo traveler, which is something we don’t typically see from women. The world can be a scary place, but it’s also fascinating and full of culture, and we can’t allow fear to rule our lives. By giving herself permission, Tsvety has been able to live her dreams, but this decision didn’t come overnight. She shares that she needed to do introspective work and question herself. What am I stifling? Why am I not being fulfilled? What is making me feel stuck? It’s not always easy to ask yourself these personal questions and be honest with yourself, but you won’t be able to get answers unless you do. Tsvety said she had to dig deep to uncover what she was truly looking for. 

Tsvety realized that she needed to live outside of her own expectations rather than living someone else’s life like she had been. You can’t let the outside voices sway you, especially when they don’t know the full story. No one knows your values or your passions more than yourself, so it’s important that you are making the decisions. She even discusses how she had her own misconceptions of travel until she experienced it for herself. This is when turning judgment into curiosity becomes crucial for our journey. If she hadn’t gotten curious, then Tsvety might have never taken the leap into the life she has now. 

On her journey, she has grown to have more compassion for herself because, after all, we are our own worst critics. This has further helped her connect with others on a deeper level as well. She’s become more vulnerable, which gives her more strength and confidence. In the corporate setting, Tsvety was always told she was “too nice,” something I hear a lot of women called. A friend of mine was even turned down for a job, citing that she was “too nice,” which I’ve never heard a man called or denied work because of. The truth is that women can be strong AND kind–-the two don’t cancel each other out. 

I loved hearing Tsvety talk not only about her experiences traveling, but all of the inner work she had to do to get to where she is now. It isn’t easy to transform your life the way she has, but it’s the best way to get where you want to go. If you’re ever in doubt or need inspiration, then this episode is perfect for you to find empowerment to live out of your own expectations and embrace your beautiful, complex layers.

Ways to Engage: Ask yourself the questions Tsvety asked herself: What am I stifling? Why am I not feeling fulfilled? What is making me feel stuck? Dig deep, be honest, and answer for yourself rather than answering how other people want you to. 

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