Ep.108: Madeline Hoffmann, what if finding your father meant cycling the world?

In this episode of Leaders Talk, Karsten Drath talks to Madeline Hoffmann, adventurer and solo bike traveler, about her amazing journey by bike from Germany to Turkey to Australia.

Madeline shares how a spontaneous event changed her life and led her to embark on this adventure. She talks about the emotional first encounter with her father and the moments on the road that shaped her forever. In this conversation, she reflects on the profound insights she gained during her journey and the challenge of finding her way back to everyday lifeafter such an extraordinary experience.

Timetable of the interview:

- Why this adventure? (3:30)

- Planning and preparations (21:00)

- Special moments and unforgettable encountersalong the way (34:00)

- First meeting and time with her father (1:00:30)

- Challenges and spiritual insights during the journey(1:21:30)

- Returning to everyday life after anextraordinary adventure (1:44:00)

Further Links:

https://www.instagram.com/iammadelinehoffmann

https://www.facebook.com/madeline.hoffmann.1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyR8LkyyqMs&t=6s

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-21/solo-travel-23-countries-secondhand-bike-sustainable-travel/104117528

Guest: Madeline Hoffmann

Host: Karsten Drath  

Production & Editing: Hannah Jandl & Konradin Schuchter  

Research & Preparation: Antonia Kaiser & Lena Wokurka