Sailing around the World, Parenthood, and Public Pushback with Author Caroline Van Hemert
“I’m talking about toddlers and dirty diapers and managing that while on a boat. And the people who came out of the woodwork to tell me what a terrible parent I was, that really caught me by surprise. I guess I must have pushed a button in lots of people’s worlds.” - Caroline Van Hemert
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Do you ever get pushback from others about your adventures? Caroline Van Hemert, author of The Sun is a Compass, joined us to share about the feedback she’s gotten as a writer and adventurer.
Caroline and Angie talked about:
How Caroline combines her passions of adventure, biology, and writing
Sailing around the oceans with her awesome kids and raising an adventurous family
Maintaining clear communication in a partnership where adventure is a value
Managing personal needs and mental health on big adventures
Tips for women who want to become authors
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