5 Canceled Flights… Was It Even Worth It?

About this episode

John and Crystal share their chaotic travel experience to the Michigan Maker Summit and discuss the importance of community and events.

Send us Fan Mail Five canceled flights. Getting stranded in Baltimore. …And somehow, it was still worth it. In this episode of The Riley Black Project, John and Crystal break down their full experience traveling to and from the Michigan Maker Summit—including one of the most chaotic travel stories they’ve ever lived through. But this isn’t just a travel horror story… It’s about community, showing up, teaching, and why events like this matter more than ever. We dive into: • The Michigan ...

People in this episode

Host: Riley Black

Guests: John, Crystal

Topics covered

• travel experiences
• community
• events
• chaotic travel stories
• teaching

Keywords

• canceled flights
• travel horror story
• community events
• Michigan Maker Summit
• Baltimore

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Baltimore, Michigan

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