
Hello

Welcome to Empowerment Exploring!
This is a safe space focused on trauma recovery through the art of travel.
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My Story
Hello! My name is Katie Nelson. There are many bits and pieces of my life that have brought me to where I am today, as I share my passions with others.
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In 2015 I experienced trauma through a home invasion. In the first few years after the event, I struggled through life and felt as though I would never recover. My symptoms eventually lessened over time, but I couldn't quite place what had helped me.
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Fast forward to Spring 2021: I was working with my life coach, trying to figure out what I was meant to do with my life.
I knew that I wanted to help change lives and inspire others - but I didn't know in what capacity. My coach asked me some questions involving my trauma and my passion for travel. Suddenly, everything clicked and I understood my purpose in this world.
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While I had a love for travel before the home invasion, it was after the event when my love exploded. I wanted to travel every day I had the opportunity. I had learned that travel - solo travel in particular - gave me power. I was stronger for the decisions I was making and I would return home from trips feeling extremely empowered.
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Travel helped heal my trauma. I had never heard of this concept before, but I knew if it worked for me I would be able to help at least one other person on this earth. This is how I came up with Empowerment Exploring: Trauma recovery using travel as the avenue for healing.
Contact
I'm always open to new and fulfilling opportunities. Let's connect.
Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota