Long Way Home

In this very first episode of Long Way Home, we chat with Courtney Adamo - author, creative businesswoman, Substacker and mother of five  -  to unpack her long way home.  From growing up on a tulip farm in north west America to where she lives now, in the Byron Bay hinterland of Australia, after a decade in London in between. In this conversation, we discuss it all - what home means, where she really thinks of as home, the complex notion of identity, and belonging, and how untethering yourself can sometimes lead to a life beyond your wildest dreams. What year she's most proud of and the advice she'd give her younger self. IN THIS EPISODE:00:59 Introduction to Courtney’s Journey01:19 New chapter02:30 Roots in the Netherlands and Family Heritage04:14 Early Adventures and Moving Abroad at 1605:48 Meeting Michael and Moving to London07:28 Life in London and Family Growth10:30 First Visit to Australia and Impressions11:59 Deciding to Move to Byron Bay14:01 The 18-Month Family Travel Adventure15:36 Settling in Byron Bay and Community Life16:57 Family and Cultural Traditions18:42 Children’s Education and Future Plans20:11 Reflections on Identity and Belonging21:44 Living with Intention and Family Rituals23:15 The Power of Traditions and Creating Legacy24:59 Travel Challenges and Maintaining Connections26:36 The Byron Bay Community and Diversity28:10 Unpacking Cultural Identity and Belonging29:34 Advice for Big Life Decisions31:14 Future Dreams and Next Chapters32:47 Final Thoughts and GratitudeLINKS & FOLLOWS FOR COURTNEYCourtney and Michael's New Book: At Home In Every Season Courtney on Instagram: @courtneyadamoCourtney on Substack: @courtneyadamoLOVE THIS EPISODE?Subscribe on Spotify, Apple or wherever you get your podcasts so you never miss an episode. Please leave a review - it helps more people discover these storiesFOLLOW EMILY & LONG WAY HOMELong Way HomeSubstack: @longwayhomestoriesInstagram: @longwayhome______Emily ArmstrongSubstack: @emilyflorenceInstagram: @emilyflorence_ Thank you for listening! 

A short introduction to Long Way Home and what listeners can expect