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Heidi Siefkas

Author, Speaker & Adventurer

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Adventures In Arizona: How To Spend Your Time In The Grand Canyon State

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How To Plan The Perfect Travel Itinerary

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How to Turn Your Travel Dreams into a Reality in 3 Easy Steps

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As the sun was preparing to set, my partner-in-crime pulled off the winding, narrow paved road. Wearing my University of

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This Year’s Top Vacation Ideas

Every year people head off to the sunshine or to travel in Asia with their friends. They often return with

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Top Galentine’s Day Gifts

Galentine’s Day is up and coming, February 13th. It is no coincidence that this holiday is right before V-Day. It

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Look Up Reminder from Humpback Whales

As a child growing up in the Midwest, I was curious about all things in the sea. I collected shells.

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Tips For Traveling Alone & Loving It

Traveling alone can be enjoyable and a wonderful chance to escape if you adhere to a few tips that will

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Solo date night: me, a Waymo, and zero small talk. Solo date night: me, a Waymo, and zero small talk. Just city views on the way to Grace Potter and Guster at Ascend Amp, Nashville! 🚗🎶
❤️Author and Host of the Look Up Mindset Podcast, ❤️Author and Host of the Look Up Mindset Podcast, Heidi Siefkas shares a deeply personal episode, honoring her father, a theater professor for 42 years. 

At 91 and in hospice, he embodies resilience, choosing to 'Look Up for what I still have,' inspiring Heidi's journey as a storyteller and the 'bounce forward' philosophy. 🌈

➡️ Watch the full episode [link in bio]
Sometimes walking into a concert you don’t know th Sometimes walking into a concert you don’t know the set list is just what you needed + to go tacos. 

If you get a chance to witness, The Bleachers go. The carousel of talented musicians picking up horns, guitars, keys, and vocals like musical chairs. 

So much fun! Too repeat!
Ever feel like life loses its spark as you age? 🤔 Ever feel like life loses its spark as you age? 🤔

Drop a comment if you've felt this! 

Many people in their 50s and 60s drift into boredom, losing their zest for life. But why should that happen? Remember when you were 20, ready to take on the world? That energy doesn’t have to fade! 

Staying active is key. Whether it’s through marathons, podcasts, or coaching, I believe in keeping that momentum going. If you’re healthy, keep pushing forward! Let’s embrace life at every age and help each other rediscover our mojo. 

What’s one thing you want to achieve this year? Let’s inspire each other! 🌈

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