Letting Go of the Plan (and Finding Something Better) with Beth Schillaci

When life changes the plan…

Have you ever found yourself standing at the edge of something new—something you chose—only to have life come in and completely rewrite the script?

That’s the conversation we’re stepping into today.

My guest, Beth Schillaci, made a bold decision to leave behind decades of client work to pursue a more creative path. It was the kind of leap many of us think about… and sometimes put off. She was ready for a new chapter—one filled with curiosity, creativity, and a little more freedom.

And then, life intervened.

What unfolds in this conversation isn’t just a story about plans falling apart. It’s about what happens after that moment—the part we don’t always talk about. The part where you’re left asking:

• Now what?
  
  
• Who am I in this version of my life?
  
  
• And how do I move forward when the path I imagined is no longer available?
  
  

Beth shares how her work evolved in ways she never could have predicted… and how leaning into what genuinely lights her up led her somewhere more aligned than the original plan.

We also explore something that might feel familiar:
That tension between wanting to move forward… and feeling like something isn’t quite fitting the way you thought it would.

This episode is an invitation to consider a different perspective:

What if the disruption isn’t the end of the plan…
but the beginning of something more honest?

If you’re navigating a shift—big or small—or quietly questioning whether you’re forcing something that no longer fits, I think you’ll find yourself in this conversation.

🌼 Sometimes the plan falling apart isn’t the problem…it’s the moment you’re invited to stop forcing—and start listening.

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If you love discovering offbeat travel destinations, hidden gems, and unexpected “side quests,” you’re going to want more of Beth in your life.

Beth Schillaci is a travel storyteller, podcast host, and founder of The Roaming Yeti—a media brand all about quirky travel, pop culture destinations, and finding joy in the unexpected. After 25+ years in marketing, she reinvented herself in midlife and now helps others explore the world in a more curious, creative way.

🎧 Dive into her world of armchair travel, unique destinations, and pop culture adventures:

Website: https://theroamingyeti.com 
Podcast: https://www.popculturepassportusa.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_roaming_yeti/ 

If you’re into roadside oddities, unusual museums, and travel that’s anything but ordinary… you’ll feel right at home.