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12/18/2025

🌍 Why You Should Visit the Arctic & Antarctica Before Tourism Grows

Some places on Earth won’t stay untouched forever.

In this Wanderlust Wednesday episode of Two For The Win Podcast, hosts Nick and Will speak with Julia Swenda from HX about why destinations like Antarctica, Greenland, and the Northwest Passage should be explored sooner rather than later.

Julia explains how expedition cruising allows travelers to meet local communities, experience wildlife up close, and preserve traditions that could otherwise be lost as tourism grows.

💬 If you had to choose—penguins or polar bears?

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12/17/2025

🌍 Journey to the Ends of the Earth | Wanderlust Wednesday ❄️🚢

What does it truly mean to explore the most remote corners of our planet? In this episode of Two For The Win, hosts Nick and Will sit down with Julia Swenda, Director of National & Strategic Accounts at HX, to uncover the fascinating world of expedition cruising.

From Antarctica to the Galápagos, Julia shares her passion for travel, her goal of visiting 100 countries, and why expedition cruising is redefining how curious travelers explore the world. With smaller ships, fewer crowds, immersive shore landings, and even hands-on scientific experiences, this style of travel offers something truly extraordinary.

✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:
• Why expedition cruising is one of the fastest-growing travel trends
• What makes HX the most sustainable expedition cruise line
• What life onboard an expedition ship is really like
• Why Antarctica becomes a “once-in-a-lifetime… twice” destination
• How to choose the perfect expedition based on your interests

If wildlife, sustainability, and meaningful travel experiences are on your bucket list, this conversation is for you.

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12/17/2025

What if travel wasn’t about checking boxes—but about truly experiencing the planet? 🌎

On this week’s Wanderlust Wednesday episode of Two For The Win, Nick and Will welcome Julia Swenda from HX to discuss expedition cruising, sustainable travel, and exploring remote destinations like Antarctica and the Galápagos.

Julia shares why smaller ships create more immersive experiences, how travelers can participate in real scientific research onboard, and what makes expedition cruising one of today’s most exciting travel trends.

This episode is perfect for travelers who crave adventure, purpose, and unforgettable destinations.

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💬 Let’s discuss: Would you rather explore Antarctica or the Galápagos—and why?

12/16/2025

“The hardest person you will ever have to lead is yourself.”

That quote sets the tone for this Mindset Monday episode of Two For The Win. Nick and Vincent unpack leadership lessons inspired by Admiral McRaven’s iconic Make Your Bed speech and explore why self-discipline always comes before influence.

If you struggle with self-motivation, consistency, or confidence, leadership becomes even harder. This episode challenges you to stop waiting for motivation—and start leading yourself daily.

💬 Question for you: What’s one habit you know would make you a stronger leader if you stayed consistent?

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12/15/2025

Mindset Monday: 10 Leadership Lessons from Make Your Bed

If greatness isn’t built on grand gestures, what truly moves the needle?

In this Mindset Monday episode, Nick and Wil break down the iconic 2014 commencement speech by Admiral William H. McRaven at the University of Texas and extract 10 practical leadership lessons you can apply immediately.

This conversation explores how discipline, self-leadership, and grit show up in real life—and how to lead yourself when motivation fades.

Key Takeaways:
• If you can’t consistently lead your habits, mindset, and discipline, leading others becomes nearly impossible.
• Starting your day by making your bed creates momentum that carries into bigger challenges.
• Discipline comes before motivation—action often creates the drive you’re waiting for.
• Measure people by the size of their heart, not their résumé.
• Adversity builds resilience if you refuse to quit.
• Face intimidating moments with courage and clarity.
• Be your best when circumstances are at their worst.

Leadership isn’t about comfort—it’s about consistency.

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12/15/2025

Great leadership isn’t built on grand moments—it’s built on consistent discipline.

In this Mindset Monday episode, Nick and Wil unpack 10 powerful leadership lessons inspired by Admiral McRaven’s legendary Make Your Bed commencement speech. These lessons go beyond motivation and dive into what it truly takes to lead—especially when things get hard.

From building momentum through small habits to standing firm in intimidating situations, this episode is a reminder that leadership begins with how you show up for yourself every day.

💬 Which leadership lesson resonates most with you right now?

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12/11/2025

Have you ever taken a leap of faith on a dish you couldn’t pronounce—or a destination you’d never seen on a postcard? 🌍✨
In this Wanderlust Wednesday teaser, bestselling author Melissa Rodway shares how one simple question—“What’s something unique I should try?”—led her to unforgettable Cambodian flavors and deeper cultural insight.

She reminds us that adventure isn’t about climbing Everest. Sometimes it’s found in a bowl of coconut-rich cuisine, a slow day outdoors, or an unexpected interaction that shifts your perspective. Her reflections invite you to explore travel with curiosity and openness.

If this moment resonated with you, the full episode goes even further—unpacking hidden gems, meaningful connections, the value of vulnerability, and the beauty of traveling at your own pace.

🔗 Discover Melissa’s World:
Website → https://flyrodway.com/

Book → https://flyrodway.com/2025/07/03/travel-memoir-the-people-you-meet/

Travel Radio Podcast → https://flyrodway.com/flypodcast/

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What travel moment pushed you out of your comfort zone? Share below! ⬇️

12/10/2025

🌍 Ordinary Traveler, Extraordinary Adventures with Melissa Rodway
📅 Posted December 10, 2025

What if the most courageous travelers aren’t climbing Everest, but the everyday explorers who trust their curiosity and say yes to the unknown? This Wanderlust Wednesday, Nick and Wil are joined by Canadian storyteller and Amazon bestselling author Melissa Rodway, creator of The People You Meet, to uncover how meaningful adventure is within reach for anyone.

Melissa shares how small choices—slowing down, speaking to strangers, learning local history, or embracing unexpected detours—often lead to the most powerful memories. She reminds us that travel becomes transformative when we stop comparing our journeys to others and instead define the experience on our own terms.

✨ Highlights from the conversation:
• Curiosity makes adventure accessible to everyone
• Personal travel > comparison-based travel
• Saying yes can spark life-changing growth
• Hidden gems often outshine major landmarks
• Real connection deepens every journey
• Setbacks can become invitations to return
• Travel dissolves biases and builds empathy
• Exploration evolves with age and experience

If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re “the type” for adventure, this episode proves you already are.

🔗 Explore more from Melissa Rodway:
Website → https://flyrodway.com/

Book The People You Meet → https://flyrodway.com/2025/07/03/travel-memoir-the-people-you-meet/

Travel Radio Podcast → https://flyrodway.com/flypodcast/

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12/10/2025

Some of the most meaningful adventures begin with a simple decision: choosing to step into the unknown. 🌍✨
This Wanderlust Wednesday, we welcome bestselling author and storyteller Melissa Rodway of The People You Meet. Her inspiring stories remind us that adventure is accessible to anyone willing to embrace curiosity.

Explore more from Melissa:
🌐 Website → https://flyrodway.com/

📘 Travel Memoir → https://flyrodway.com/2025/07/03/travel-memoir-the-people-you-meet/

🎙️ Travel Radio Podcast → https://flyrodway.com/flypodcast/

What’s the most unexpected moment from your travels that changed your perspective?

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12/09/2025

What separates a team that merely “functions” from one that performs at a high level?

This week’s Mindset Monday tackles one of the most important ideas in leadership:

“Trust gets you to the door, but value keeps you in the room.”

Nick and Wil explore how trust shapes the way teams communicate, handle conflict, stay committed, and hold each other accountable. They connect Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team to real workplace moments — the meetings people check out of, the conflicts that never surface, the decisions no one truly buys into.

If you’re a leader, manager, or part of a team that wants to grow, this episode offers practical insights you can apply immediately.

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I’d love to hear your perspective:
What’s the biggest trust-builder you’ve seen in a work environment?

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12/08/2025

Building a High-Performing Team | Mindset Monday

Are your meetings the kind people quietly wish they could escape? This week, Nick and Wil explore The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni and break down why trust, conflict, commitment, accountability, and results shape every organization—whether you address them or not.

They discuss how real dysfunction shows up in everyday interactions: passive meetings, avoided conversations, lack of clarity, and decisions no one fully supports. More importantly, they highlight practical ways to strengthen trust, encourage constructive debate, build shared commitment, and shift focus toward meaningful outcomes instead of titles or egos.

Key Insights:
• Why Lencioni’s model remains one of the most effective leadership frameworks.
• How disengaged or conflict-averse meetings reveal deeper cultural issues.
• Why trust built through honesty, vulnerability, and openness is non-negotiable.
• How new leaders can earn trust through listening, observing, and sharing—not commanding.
• Why avoiding conflict creates false agreement and slows progress.
• How clarity and open debate drive true commitment and stronger follow-through.
• Why targets and goals differ, and how setting a personal goal above the target helps you push through difficult quarters.

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12/08/2025

"This week’s Mindset Monday asks an honest question:
Is your team performing, or just pretending to get along?”

Nick and Wil take a deep dive into Patrick Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team and connect it to the everyday struggles professionals see inside meetings, collaborations, and workplace communication.

They break down:
• Why trust is the foundation that supports everything else
• What unhealthy conflict avoidance looks like
• How lack of honest debate leads to poor commitment
• Why accountability is uncomfortable but necessary
• How teams lose sight of results without realizing it

Whether you’re a leader, manager, business owner, or simply part of a team, this episode gives you practical ways to improve your team’s culture and performance.

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What’s ONE thing you think most teams struggle with today? Share your thoughts!