22/10/2025
From Horse Farm to High Seas: Reinventing Life at 54 with Alison Gieschen
Join us for a deeply inspiring conversation with Alison Gieschen, who spent more than two decades teaching and running a thriving horse farm—and then, at age 54, sold everything to sail the world. In this episode, Alison shares how her early life as educator and equestrian shaped her courage and resilience on the ocean. She talks about leaving behind children and grandchildren, facing fear in lonely seas, finding her voice as a writer, and embracing life’s ongoing lessons in her “classroom” at sea. Whether you’re longing to reinvent your life, step into a big dream, or simply navigate change with more courage, Alison’s story will uplift and challenge you.
Listen for:
The decision that shifted her life forever
Surprising parallels between horse training and ocean navigation
How writing became her bridge to others
The hardest storms—literal and metaphorical—and how she endured
Practical wisdom for anyone seeking transformation later in life
Connect with Alison:
Website & blog: sailmates.org
Author site: alisongieschen.com
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