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Back to EpisodesIt's Never Too Late: How One Woman Turned a Bucket List Safari into a Soul-Centered Business at 60 (with Karen Cleveland)
Description
At age 60, while most of her peers were planning for retirement, Karen Cleveland found herself face-to-face with wild elephants, building a thriving safari business, and embarking on the most authentic chapter of her life. What began as a simple bucket list trip to Kenya unexpectedly transformed into NuNu's Kenyan Safaris, a soul-centered business that combines animal communication, spiritual connection, and conservation into transformative experiences.
EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
[00:02:24] The unexpected beginnings of Karen's safari journey
[00:04:54] Karen's non-linear path and series of stepping stones
[00:08:02] Karen's spiritual journey and search for deeper connection
[00:11:20] Navigating the end of her second marriage
[00:19:10] Breaking limiting beliefs about homeownership as a woman
[00:25:42] The magical first safari and meeting her future husband
[00:30:27] What makes a NuNu's Safari unique: morning routines and energy exercises
[00:36:38] Using animal communication to enhance safari experiences
[00:39:09] Upcoming safari opportunities for 2025
[00:42:44] Words of wisdom for women feeling stuck in midlife
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Life's extraordinary chapters can begin at any age - even at 60
- Following curiosity can lead to unexpected transformative opportunities
- Breaking free from limiting beliefs is essential for personal growth
- Deep spiritual connection can guide us through difficult transitions
- Creating quiet space allows us to hear our inner wisdom
- Trust divine timing rather than forcing change before you're ready
KEY THEMES
- Midlife reinvention and discovering purpose
- Spiritual growth as a pathway to personal transformation
- Breaking cultural conditioning about women's capabilities
- Turning personal passion into meaningful business
- Creating authentic, soulful travel experiences
- Conservation and respectful connection with animals and nature
QUOTABLE MOMENTS
"I don't think I would have created the things I've created if I hadn't done a lot of other things beforehand." - Karen Cleveland
"You'll find out very quickly whether you're in an expansive relationship where you becoming all that you can be is welcome." - Eimear Zone
"It might be hard, it might feel hard, but it's possible." - Karen Cleveland
GUEST CONTACT: Karen Cleveland
NuNu's Kenyan Safaris website: https://nunuskenyansafaris.com/
Karen's personal website: https://revkarencleveland.com/
Karen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revkarencleveland/
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