The Travel Brats

From Boardrooms to Beaches: Karen King's Escapepreneur Plan

The Travel Brats

Show Notes

Ever dreamed of ditching your 9-to-5 to travel the world? Meet Karen King—the visionary entrepreneur who did just that, kids in tow.

In this episode, the Travel Brats chat with Karen about her bold leap from corporate burnout to full-time global adventuring. As the founder of Gold Star Pro, she helps coaches and solopreneurs simplify their systems and embrace location freedom. She also launched Freedom Families, a 13,000-strong community for worldschooling families, and the Escapepreneur Movement to support others chasing purpose over paychecks.

Whether she’s taking Zoom calls from a ski slope in Bulgaria or homeschooling on the beaches of Tulum, Karen proves that freedom, family, and fun can mix—and she’s here to spill the secrets.

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