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Paula Out of Africa, Part 1: Kenya, Wonder, and the Brand You're Becoming
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For years, I had wanted to visit the African continent, especially Egypt, but when the opportunity came to travel to both Kenya and Egypt with the National Bar Association, something in me immediately said, "Paula, you have to go." I had no idea just how much that decision would change me.
In Part 1 of my Paula Out of Africa series, I'm taking you along on my journey through Kenya. What started as a long-awaited trip became a powerful reminder of the importance of wonder, curiosity, community, and making room for experiences that expand who we are. Along the way, I found unexpected moments of connection, stood in awe watching elephants in the Maasai Mara, reflected on leadership and personal branding, and came home with what I can only describe as a capital-C confidence.
If you've ever felt a nudge to do something that stretched you, this episode is your reminder to trust it. Sometimes the experiences that change us the most begin with simply saying yes.
1:11 – Why Paula took this trip (and why it had to be solo)
2:29 – The question so many stop asking themselves
3:54 – A strange encounter that proved prophetic
5:01 – An important reminder about relationship-building on the first leg of the journey
6:07 – What surprised Paula when she first set foot on African soil
7:10 – How travel influences your perspective
9:38 – The creative power of participation
10:14 – Why curiosity might be the most underrated tool in relationship building
11:17 – What finally happened when the long-awaited spiritual connection arrived
13:01 – An unforgettable scene that shows the beauty and heartbreak of nature
15:11 – The "capital-C confidence" Paula brought home and what it means for her personal brand
16:59 – An invitation to trust your intuition
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