# Ep 143 From Rural Indiana to Rwanda with Mark Richardson: What Goes Right When You Step Outside Your Comfort Zone

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Podcast: [What Could Go Right?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-could-go-right-6410848)
Published: 2026-03-05T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.theawesomefactory.nyc/podcasts/what-could-go-right/episodes/2149172680
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## Resource

You don’t have to move to Rwanda to change your life — but you might have to do something that scares you. In this episode of What Could Go Right? , Mark shares how travel took him from rural Indiana to teaching coding in Rwanda, fully immersed in local community life. We explore how stepping outside your comfort zone through cultural immersion and long-term travel can spark deep personal growth. If you’ve been wondering what could happen if you finally said yes to the adventure, this conversation will expand what feels possible. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate. Review. Subscribe.     Try Living on a Sailboat for a Week:  Perfect for rookies who want to test drive the live-aboard dream. Yes, we let you drive the boat. Relax, explore, and get as much/little sailing experience as you want with stunning 360-views.   Sail with us. Erik + Emily Memoirs: Seven at Sea: Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat  Knock: The Spiritual Journey of a Door-to-Door Salesman Connect with Erik + Emily: Email  Subscribe to Encouragement Youtube  Like, Comment, Subscribe Instagram   Facebook

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