Attending the Maha Kumbh Mela in India, Developing a Socially Conscious Travel Lens, and How to Become a Remote Freelance Writer with Lolly Spindler (Ep 344)
Podcast: The Maverick Show: Global Travel Stories & Life Beyond BordersRating: Explicit Published On: Mon Jul 07 2025
Description: Hear how travel, politics, and personal growth shaped her worldview and learn practical tips for freelance writing. ============================ Get the Monday Minute my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE In Part 2 of this episode, Lolly Spindler talks about her personal growth and healing journey in Mexico City. She then describes her trip to India and Nepal, the incredible hospitality she experienced, and her experience attending the largest festival in human history, the Maha Kumbh Mela, which only happens once every 144 years. Lolly then talks about getting certified in trauma-informed yoga so she can teach it to prisoners. Next, she takes us on her journey of how she developed her politics and her socially conscious travel lens. Lolly then gives tips for becoming a freelance writer and explains how she optimizes her productivity and designs her lifestyle. Finally, Lolly makes a number of free offers, including a special Pride Scholarship for people in the LGBTQIA+ community to take her writing course at no cost. → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. ============================ FIND YOUR NEXT EPISODE Explore The Maverick Show Starter Packs — some of my favorite conversations curated by theme so you can easily find the episodes that match your interests. ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU See my Top 10 Travel Apps See my Top 10 Books that Shaped the Way I Travel See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ============================ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram and DM Matt to continue the conversation Please leave a rating and review — it really helps the show and I read each one personally Support the show by buying me a coffee — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes!
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