Before Someday

At 73 years old, Eric Marsh sailed around the world in a 5.8-meter plywood boat.Not a yacht. Not a luxury cruiser. A tiny homemade boat crossing some of the most remote oceans on Earth.During the journey, Eric was thrown overboard at night while sailing alone. Tethered to the boat and being dragged through the water, he faced every sailor’s worst nightmare.In this episode, Eric shares:• Why he joined the first-ever Mini Globe Race• What it feels like to be completely alone at sea• The terrifying moment he fell overboard• Lessons about fear, resilience and ageing• Why adventure doesn’t stop when you get olderA powerful conversation about courage, simplicity, and proving that dreams don’t have an expiration date.

Most people dream about crossing the Atlantic Ocean. Koen Darras wants to kitesurf across it. Yep, you read that correctly! In this episode of Before Someday, we sit down with Belgian adventurer Koen Darras as he prepares for a world-first challenge: a 5,000-kilometre kitesurf crossing of the Atlantic Ocean. For 60 days, Koen will live between the ocean and a support vessel, relying on endurance, preparation and an extraordinary mindset to attempt something never done before.But this isn’t only a story about adventure.After travelling 45,000 kilometres through Africa, Koen was deeply affected by the number of people living without access to clean drinking water. His Atlantic crossing has become a mission to raise awareness and funding for clean water projects.We talk about fear, preparation, purpose, family, risk, adventure, and what drives someone to chase a dream that most people would never dare attempt.If you’ve ever wondered what happens when an impossible idea refuses to leave someone’s mind, this conversation is for you.🎙️ Listen now and discover why some dreams are simply too important to ignore.

What does it really take to sail solo across the Pacific Ocean?Lauren Landers did it. Alone, with her Maine Coon cat Mako, across thousands of miles of open ocean. No safety net. No co-captain. Just her, the sea, and everything she had to figure out along the way.In this episode, Lauren talks about what solo sailing actually looks like from the inside: climbing masts alone, fixing engines she'd never touched before, anchoring in remote corners of French Polynesia, and sitting with fear in the middle of the night when there's no one else on board.But this isn't just a sailing story. It's about what happens when you stop waiting for the "right moment" and just go. About the confidence that only comes from doing hard things. About the life that opens up when you choose discomfort over safety.We get into:The mental side of being truly alone at seaHow necessity turns you into someone capable of anythingWhat sustaining this kind of life actually looks like financiallyThe emotional weight of achieving your biggest dream -- and what comes afterWhy so many of us are quietly dreaming about escaping, and what separates the people who actually doIf you've ever looked at your life and thought someday, this one's for you.Follow Lauren on YouTube and Instagram. And follow Before Someday for more conversations about freedom, adventure, and living on your own terms.

What if the biggest thing holding you back is indecision?In this episode, Tess Rawson shares her journey from coaching TEDx speakers and leading outdoor adventures to living aboard a sailboat with her family and navigating the transition back to land life.We talk about fear, confidence, adventure, storytelling, resilience, and why waiting for the “perfect time” often keeps people stuck.A powerful conversation for anyone dreaming of more freedom, purpose, and a life lived on their own terms.🎧 Listen now, follow the show, and share this episode with someone ready to stop waiting and start living.

What happens when motherhood meets ocean crossings, chaos, courage, and freedom?In Episode 4, we heard Rich from Sailing Pinnacle share the adventure, risk, and freedom of life at sea. But every story has another side. Today, we hear that same journey through the eyes of his partner, Stef.Stef shares the raw side of raising two young boys on a catamaran, navigating family life far from home, and her emotional journey through IVF to becoming a mother.From sharks in French Polynesia to sleepless nights, anchorages, and finding peace through freediving, this is an honest story about resilience, sacrifice, and creating a life outside the norm.🎧 If you’ve ever wondered what freedom really costs, or what it takes to build a different kind of family life, this episode is for you.Listen now, follow Before Someday, and share this episode with someone dreaming of a different life.

She walked away from “safe”… and found herself on the road.What happens when you stop waiting for someday?In this episode, Mandi shares how full-time RV life became more than just travel, it became a way to heal. From fear and uncertainty to hurricanes, breakdowns, and loss… her journey wasn’t easy. But it changed everything.We talk about:Letting go of security and identityWhy movement can be healingThe moment she almost quit it allLosing her dad and what it changedBuilding a life instead of escaping oneThis is not just a story about van life.It’s about choosing growth over comfort… and action over fear.If you’ve ever felt stuck, this one will hit. 🎧 Listen now and ask yourself: what are you still waiting for?