Roam Alone
Roam Alone is a podcast about solo travel — the courage, transformation, and unexpected connections that happen when people explore the world on their own.
Each episode features inspiring stories from travelers who discovered confidence, healing, and adventure through traveling alone. From first-time solo trips to long-distance walking journeys across Europe, guests share how solo travel changed their lives.
Roam Alone explores everything from solo hiking and travel after major life changes to traveling alone later in life and finding community on the road. Whether you're dreaming about your first solo trip or already love traveling independently, these conversations will inspire your next adventure.
Roam Alone
Becoming a Solo Traveler
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In the very first episode of Roam Alone, host Theresa Stephens shares the personal stories that ignited her passion for exploring the world on her own. From a spontaneous birthday weekend in Chicago to an unforgettable solo night at a Jon Batiste concert, Theresa reflects on the quiet confidence and unexpected connections that come from taking that first step alone.
She also opens up about one of her most transformative adventures—traveling to Africa solo to join a group trekking Mount Kilimanjaro. Through these moments, Theresa reveals how independence, curiosity, and courage shaped her journey and ultimately inspired the creation of this podcast.
Whether you're dreaming of your first solo trip or already a seasoned wanderer, this episode dives into the beauty, growth, and self-discovery that solo travel makes possible.
00:00 — Welcome + what this episode is about
06:13 — My weekend solo trip to Chicago
14:52 —Kilimanjaro on a whim
27:58 — Jon Batiste meetup in Cincy
36:01 – What’s next
Please like and Subscribe to the show! If you have a solo travel story, leave a recorded video or voicemail at theresaannstephens@gmail.com and you could be featured on the next Roam Alone!
Roam Alone is hosted by Theresa Stephens.
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