About this episode

Amanda Fornal shares her journey from a sheltered upbringing in Connecticut to exploring over 100 countries, emphasizing kindness as a vital life principle.

🔹 Small town girl, big world curiosity. Amanad grew up in Connecticut never having left the country. Study abroad in Switzerland flipped the switch, and she never looked back. 🔹 Her three rules for life — Safety first 🛡️ → Kindness second 💛 → Happiness third 😊. Simple framework with a profound impact. 🔹 The Love Is project with 600+ interviews, 75+ countries, 26 nations visited in person. Enjoy a few important stories during our podcast conversation. The biggest surprise? Self-love was the theme nobody expected. 🔹 Recharging the batteries with nature, ... and a little chocolate. 🍫

People in this episode

Host: Susanne Mueller

Guest: Amanda Fornal

Topics covered

• kindness
• self-love
• travel
• life rules
• interviews

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Connecticut, Switzerland, nature

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