Angela Marie Maxwell
Adventurer. Writer. Speaker. Consultant.
This was my wild adventure into the unknown, exploring the world and building connections that bridge borders, time zones and cultures. I wanted to discover what I was truly capable of, what the world is made of and how sharing our stories can connect and inspire each of us. - Angela
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Over 6.5 years, across 4 continents, over 20,000 miles, 13 countries and a handful of islands, Angela discovered her innate courage, strength and conviction. She traversed desolate deserts, snow-capped mountains and bustling ancient cities....alone. Twelve pairs of shoes and too many cups of noodles consumed to count, she walked nearly the circumference of the earth.
A novice adventurer when she began, Angela faced the incredible odds of surviving the outback in Western Australia, dengue fever in Vietnam, a physical attack in Mongolia, and the sheer challenges of being a solo woman sleeping in a tent wherever she could lay her head for the night. |
Angela’s goal was never about the pace of her travels, but rather the faces she met along the way.
“I wanted to truly feel and experience the world, not just be an observer,” says Angela. “I wanted to sink in, to learn and understand the ‘them’ as I learned more about the ‘me’.”
That’s why wherever she went and whoever’s path she crossed she tried to be of service, as well as give back to local organizations working to empower the lives of women. She saved up her own money and lived on $5 or less a day while taking donations when given, which she then gave half away to others in need.
“I wanted to contribute to social change in a positive way.” she says.
She later partnered with Her Future Coalition, giving all donations to help raise $20,000 to raise awareness and funds for their efforts to educate, shelter and nourish at-risk girls.
Her world walk is a story of perseverance, facing fears and choosing courage.
A gifted inspirational speaker, Angela shares the many stories she has accumulated from her journey, while inspiring and encouraging women worldwide. Stories of the world before Covid, of tragedy and triumph, of courage and calamity, as well as those of humor, heart and humanity. She is currently booking speaking events for 2021-2022.
She is also in the process of writing a book about this extraordinary experience.
“I wanted to truly feel and experience the world, not just be an observer,” says Angela. “I wanted to sink in, to learn and understand the ‘them’ as I learned more about the ‘me’.”
That’s why wherever she went and whoever’s path she crossed she tried to be of service, as well as give back to local organizations working to empower the lives of women. She saved up her own money and lived on $5 or less a day while taking donations when given, which she then gave half away to others in need.
“I wanted to contribute to social change in a positive way.” she says.
She later partnered with Her Future Coalition, giving all donations to help raise $20,000 to raise awareness and funds for their efforts to educate, shelter and nourish at-risk girls.
Her world walk is a story of perseverance, facing fears and choosing courage.
A gifted inspirational speaker, Angela shares the many stories she has accumulated from her journey, while inspiring and encouraging women worldwide. Stories of the world before Covid, of tragedy and triumph, of courage and calamity, as well as those of humor, heart and humanity. She is currently booking speaking events for 2021-2022.
She is also in the process of writing a book about this extraordinary experience.
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