How Distance Brought Me Closer To Myself with Karli Grove

Karli Grove, a small-town Canadian, shares her bold journey of personal growth — from the quiet prairies of Alberta to the coastlines of New Zealand and the vibrant cultures of Southeast Asia. In this conversation, Karli reflects on how a failed chemistry quiz, a leap into the unknown, and a drive to experience life beyond the familiar reshaped her future. Through travel, independence, and self-discovery, Karli returns home with a renewed sense of purpose and the confidence to pursue the business she’s always dreamed of.

Key Takeaways

• Support through community: Community involvement can enhance life experiences and skills.
• Failure can redirect your life: A failed university quiz led Karli to switch majors, ultimately changing her entire trajectory.
• Your authentic self often emerges in anonymity: Being unknown gave Karli freedom to become who she truly is.
• Spirit speaks through signs: Karli's journey is guided by synchronicities, including license plates, dates, and even place names.
• Travel grows sovereignty: 500 days abroad gave Karli clarity, confidence, and a sense of identity she couldn't have found at home.
• Spirituality is personal: Her experience with human design, tarot, and the Akashic records shaped her intuitive decision-making.
• Reverse culture shock is real: Coming home after deep transformation can feel isolating when others haven’t shared your growth.
• Trust the unknown: Life doesn't always need a plan; sometimes the path reveals itself with each step 
• Personal growth:  Recognising patterns and learning from the past.

About Karli: Karli Grove navigates the intersection of strategy and spirit, where everyday life aligns with divine timing. A storyteller and keen observer, she follows signs and synchronicities with curiosity and trust. From small-town beginnings to global journeys, she explores both inner and outer worlds, offering grounded insights that remind us wisdom emerges where presence meets wonder.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction
• 1:58 Early Life in a Small Town
• 5:01 University, Anonymity & Life-Changing Chemistry Quiz
• 12:37 Difficulties Finding a Job in the City After University
• 14:16 Working at Home & Wearing Many Hats
• 22:17 The Leap Abroad: Working Holiday Visa & Goodbye to Home
• 31:06 Hawaiian Detour & Uncle Brad's Spirit
• 37:51 Kiwi-Picking in New Zealand & Buying a Blue Camper Car
• 44:46 Landing a Job at “Sedgwick” in New Zealand
• 47:42 Southeast Asia Backpacking
• 50:41 Coming Home: Reverse Culture Shock
• 54:46 Transformation Through Travel: From Girl to Woman
• 57:29 Spirituality & Human Design
• 59:08 Understanding Aphantasia and Its Impact
• 1:10:16 Starting the Business She's Been Conceptualising For Years
• 1:16:42 Advice for Personal Growth
• 1:20:08 Difficult Wellness Practices and Why
• 1:24:22 Closing