Life Lessons From 95 Countries
From growing up in Cleveland, serving 10+ years in the U.S. Air Force, to building a career as a travel journalist across 95 countries, Erick shares the hard truths about life, privilege, and building resilience.
What you’ll Learn:
Life Isn’t Fair - Embracing struggle can become your greatest strength.
Survival Lessons - Living through war and poverty teaches resilience.
Travel & Perspective - Exploring the world exposes privilege and shifts how you see life.
Values Over Fame - Holding on to your principles outlasts chasing money or status.
Life Abroad - The real truth about cost, community, and building a better quality of life.
Spotlight Conversation
Discover how Erick went from military tours in Iraq and Afghanistan to inspiring the next generation of travelers. Learn how he built a career out of travel, photography, and living authentically abroad.
Questions Randall is Wondering After This Episode
Is there a substitute for hardship?
How do we demand better from ourselves and our communities?
What can we learn about life from people who have less but live more?
Memorable Quotes
"It's easy to focus on the glamorous side of running a business, but success also depends on unglamorous work life cleaning, accounting and hauling trash. You have to respect the nuts and bolts for it all to hold together."

