Mary Bartnikowski - Solo Travel at 69: Never Too Late for Bold Adventures

Описание: Award-winning photographer Mary Bartnikowski has solo traveled to 35 countries and photographed the Dalai Lama twice. After divorce at midlife, she transformed her life from Silicon Valley wedding photographer to fearless world wanderer, proving that reinvention and adventure have no expiration date.

🎯 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
How she revolutionized wedding photography in Silicon Valley with candid shots (725 weddings!)
Her incredible story of sneaking past security to photograph the Dalai Lama in India
Why she sold everything and chose nomadic life: "That's not my life anymore"
How divorce became her gateway to spiritual awakening and 18 months across Asia
The moment she decided to stop defining herself by relationships and discover who she really was
Her advice to her younger self: "Take more risks, don't overthink everything, just do it"
Why solo travel reveals your authentic self when you're not defined by others' expectations
How to trust your inner guidance and let the steps unfold naturally

📚 ABOUT MARY BARTNIKOWSKI:
40 years professional photography experience based in Palo Alto, California
Photographed executives at Google, Yahoo, Apple, HP and major Silicon Valley companies
11 solo exhibitions in San Francisco and Palo Alto, featured in Lululemon art collection
Author of multiple books including "Around the World: What I've Learned from 11 Years of Solo Travel"
Leads photo retreats in Italy, France, and Mexico
Freelance ghostwriter, copywriter, and travel blogger
Speaks at Stanford, Intel, University of Hawaii

💡 MEMORABLE QUOTES: "That's not my life anymore" "Take more risks, don't overthink everything, just do it" "What do you want to do with your one wild and precious life?" "I didn't know getting older would be this much fun" "You learn by doing the thing you're afraid of"

🔗 CONNECT WITH MARY:
One-on-one travel consultations available
Photo retreats and Substack newsletter
Contact through MaryBartnikowski.com

🔗 CONNECT WITH WE CAN DO IT WOMEN:
Website: WeCanDoItWomen.com
Host: Debra Morrison

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