Author. Speaker. Podcast Host. Leadership Brand and Communications Strategist.

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“When the future is uncertain, you always have a choice. What if you choose to approach your next chapter with the same curiosity and sense of adventure that travel inspires? What if you choose adventure over fear?
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— Anne Taylor Hartzell

Choose Adventure: Step Boldly Into What’s Next

What if getting lost is how you begin to find your way? 

For midlife explorers, new grads, career changers, new parents, empty nesters, and leaders navigating what’s next—All Who Wander: A Guide to Finding Your Path in Seasons of Change is your invitation to choose adventure over fear.

Whether you're just starting out or starting over, this book helps you move through life’s transitions with clarity and courage.

Blending real-life lessons and stories from the All Who Wander podcast, author Anne Taylor Hartzell shares conversations with leaders, creatives, parents, and adventurers who’ve found their way forward in uncertain times.

Inside, you’ll discover:

  • Inspiring stories from others who’ve navigated seasons of change

  • A practical framework to guide your next chapter  

  • Journal prompts to reflect, reframe fear, align with your values, and take intentional steps forward

Whether you’re entering adulthood, making a midlife shift, facing an empty nest, navigating a pivot in career and family life, or leading a team through change, this book offers you a path forward - no passport required.

Your next chapter is calling and this is your guide to choose adventure.

Hello, I’m Anne

In today’s information overload world, people don’t just buy products—they buy into people. As a leadership brand strategist, keynote speaker, and communications coach, I help leaders like you show up with clarity and influence. With more than 20 years of experience—and have worked with brands like Expedia, Disney, Alaska Airlines, Microsoft, and SAP and countless early stage startup founders and I know how to craft messaging that builds trust, inspires action, and drives results.

I love creating and connecting through stories. I’m the creator of the award-winning blog Hip Travel Mama, host of the All Who Wander podcast, and author of the upcoming book All Who Wander—a guide for individuals and teams navigating change with intention. Through storytelling, strategy, and a whole lot of real-world lessons, I’ll help you uncover your voice, align your message, and lead in a way that’s true to who you are.

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Feeling lost? The path to success is never a direct flight

Join me on Spotify and Apple Podcasts for relatable, real-life stories and conversations with leaders, entrepreneurs, creatives, and adventurers like you—people who choose adventure, step outside their comfort zones, and create a life with people they love, doing what they love, and having some unforgettable adventures along the way.

What Clients Say

Microsoft

SAP

Expedia

Disney

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Starwood Resorts & Hotels

Alaska Airlines

Madrona Venture Labs

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  • "Anne has an incredible knack for capturing my voice and ensuring my messages resonate authentically and consistently, both internally with my team, and externally with my professional network. Her skills have not only streamlined my communications, but also strengthened my connection with my team and helped me consistently show up authentically on LinkedIn. She fits seamlessly into our team, feeling more like a trusted employee than an external partner and I highly recommend her for any executive looking to elevate their presence and effectiveness."

    Ada Agrait, Executive Vice President, Corporate Marketing, SAP

  • "Anne is a strategic thinker who invests deeply in the clients she works with and excels at thinking out of the box and adapting in a fast-changing startup environment. Equally skilled at execution, which is a rare find, I had a chance to work directly with Anne in launching my last startup Spruce Up (in partnership with Madrona Venture Labs) all the way through to our pivot to StyleGenome that led to acquisition by Wayfair. Her authentic approach to engaging traditional media and influencers was instrumental for driving our brand value with customers and strategic partners alike."

    Mia Lewin, Founder & Managing Partner The FounderVC

  • "I had the pleasure of working with Anne when I was a line producer at the local FOX affiliate in Seattle. She came on my show on a regular rotation, sharing amazing tips, tricks and deals for travel. I never had to come up with ideas for her, she knew exactly the best segment ideas for each appearance and made my job easy. She is a consummate professional and so good at what she does. She's also a real person, not one of those fake personalities that is so easy to spot. I've loved watching her career take off."

    Ashley Van Sant, CNN Cross Platform Producer

  • "Anne’s marketing knowledge and understanding of our business needs were essential key elements. Anne was a pleasure to work with and always brought a positive attitude and new outlook and ideas to the table."

    Chef Bobby Moore, Bis on Main + Bobby Moore Restaurants

I help leaders build trust, stand out with a clear voice, and lead conversations that matter.

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Lead with Clarity. Communicate with Impact.

I help leaders communicate clearly and effectively, building trust, aligning teams, and sparking action. From internal communications strategy, to brand and messaging workshops, I create strategies that reflect your values and connect with your people.

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Build Your Thought Leadership and LinkedIn Presence with Ease

Your voice is your brand. I help busy executives present themselves clearly and consistently. With 25+ years of experience, I craft custom content and media strategies that build trust, elevate thought leadership, and align with your mission.

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Core Values Are Your Compass Team Workshops

When values align, teams thrive. In this workshop, leaders uncover shared values, strengthen collaboration, and walk away with practical tools to drive progress and purpose.