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What Could Go Right?

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by Erik Orton + Emily Orton

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Living Boldly On and Off the Water What if the life you want is waiting on the other side of one brave decision? On What Could Go Right? you’ll discover how to face fear, take meaningful risks, and step into deeper connection, adventure, and a more intentional life. Hosted by lifelong explorers and the founders of The Awesome Factory, we don’t just talk about adventure — we practice it, inviting you into playful, guided sailing experiences around the world, where growth happens through laughter, learning, and shared moments of awe. Each week, we’ll help you trade 'what could go wrong?' for a far more energizing question: What could go right?

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Episode thumbnail for Ep 160 From Tourist to Contributor: A New Way to Experience Travel with Christopher Hill

July 15, 2026

Ep 160 From Tourist to Contributor: A New Way to Experience Travel with Christopher Hill

<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer">This episode explores how meaningful travel—from sailing trips to impact-driven experiences—can transform not just the places you visit, but who you become.<span class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchor">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer">Meet&nbsp;Christopher Hill, founder of Hands Up Holidays, who introduces a different kind of travel—one that blends adventure, connection, and meaningful contribution.<span class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchor">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>From building homes in South Africa to creating life-changing experiences for families around the world, Christopher shares how travel can go beyond sightseeing and become something transformative.</p> <p>If you’ve ever considered sailing trips, beginner sailing trips, or simply want a more meaningful way to explore the world, this conversation will expand what’s possible.</p> <p>Because the best trips don’t just show you new places—they change how you show up in the world.</p> <p>Hands Up Holidays:&nbsp;https://handsupholidays.com/destinations/</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate. Review. Subscribe.</span><span>&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><a href="https://www.theawesomefactory.nyc/sailing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0290bb;">Try Living on a Sailboat for a Week:&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;">No experience required—and yes, you’ll take the helm.</p> <p>Not a party charter. Not a certification course.</p> <p>A small-group, hands-on sailing experience that’s been called the<span>&nbsp;</span>“unicorn of sailing trips.”</p> <p>See if it’s your kind of adventure:<span>&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: #0290bb;"><a href="https://www.theawesomefactory.nyc/sailing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0290bb;">Sail with us.</a></strong></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Erik&nbsp;+ Emily Memoirs:</strong></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Sea-Convention-Life-changing-Sailboat/dp/162972551X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NMDTAIRT27EI&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.v7HogixbgBEUHGmNaChMuKBreyn50l6xfzoTM7m6elL-sIIjqrcjg2grmDu2_lCngkHQIz80x38wR2BqW7QWsnncD11tbH28QsNBGjW8MgfzxKa5YqXZQVfV2UhQtxck2fndxTRewYMGew-tuYgPsKIKVBctqTR7sQU93dQpuBQDqeOTH9IxLJRFjK9djsuSSdM2YGpPMqgxBu641tZCYQBt2YeziBrB2hwuTVelmy4.2fbn1gDHigI5r-uTffGgPuXUb2Itzqq51IEKqKqTHgQ&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=seven+at+sea&amp;qid=1764806607&amp;sprefix=seven+at+sea%2Caps%2C381&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: #0290bb;">Seven at Sea:&nbsp;Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat&nbsp;</span></a></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/KNOCK-Spiritual-Journey-Door-Salesman/dp/0988473925/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1O09SQINLPB8O&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._Z7oMtSTY1yhnHhsaaLpUQ.fPTcTJ0K2fqmHzmbAunlGfI9xCehSOcRGm-wPd1Rm0A&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Knock%3A+The+spiritual+journey+of+a+door+to+door+salesman&amp;nsdOptOutParam=true&amp;qid=1764806570&amp;sprefix=knock+the+spiritual+journey+of+a+door+to+door+salesman%2Caps%2C266&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: #0290bb;">Knock: The Spiritual Journey of a Door-to-Door Salesman</span></a></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Connect with Erik&nbsp;+ Emily:</strong></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #0290bb;"><a href="https://www.theawesomefactory.nyc/#section-1611959807198" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0290bb;">Email</a></span>&nbsp;Subscribe to Encouragement</p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #0290bb;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmgTKQUiqjQ8lV2lz1Ptgag" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0290bb;">Youtube</a></span>&nbsp;Like, Comment, Subscribe</p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #0290bb;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theawesomefactorynyc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0290bb;">Instagram</a>&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #0290bb;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/theawesomefactorynyc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0290bb;">Facebook</a></span></p>

Episode thumbnail for Ep 159 Why Sailing Trips Are the Ultimate Reset (Backed by Science)

July 14, 2026

Ep 159 Why Sailing Trips Are the Ultimate Reset (Backed by Science)

<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer">What if the reset you’ve been craving isn’t a life overhaul—but time on the water?<br> In this episode, we explore the science behind why sailing trips reduce stress, improve sleep, and help you feel like yourself again. Discover how just a few days near the ocean can shift your perspective, calm your mind, and create lasting connection.<span class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchor">&nbsp;</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate. Review. Subscribe.</span><span>&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><a href="https://www.theawesomefactory.nyc/sailing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0290bb;">Try Living on a Sailboat for a Week:&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;">No experience required—and yes, you’ll take the helm.</p> <p>Not a party charter. Not a certification course.</p> <p>A small-group, hands-on sailing experience that’s been called the<span>&nbsp;</span>“unicorn of sailing trips.”</p> <p>See if it’s your kind of adventure:<span>&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: #0290bb;"><a href="https://www.theawesomefactory.nyc/sailing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0290bb;">Sail with us.</a></strong></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Erik&nbsp;+ Emily Memoirs:</strong></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Sea-Convention-Life-changing-Sailboat/dp/162972551X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NMDTAIRT27EI&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.v7HogixbgBEUHGmNaChMuKBreyn50l6xfzoTM7m6elL-sIIjqrcjg2grmDu2_lCngkHQIz80x38wR2BqW7QWsnncD11tbH28QsNBGjW8MgfzxKa5YqXZQVfV2UhQtxck2fndxTRewYMGew-tuYgPsKIKVBctqTR7sQU93dQpuBQDqeOTH9IxLJRFjK9djsuSSdM2YGpPMqgxBu641tZCYQBt2YeziBrB2hwuTVelmy4.2fbn1gDHigI5r-uTffGgPuXUb2Itzqq51IEKqKqTHgQ&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=seven+at+sea&amp;qid=1764806607&amp;sprefix=seven+at+sea%2Caps%2C381&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: #0290bb;">Seven at Sea:&nbsp;Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat&nbsp;</span></a></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/KNOCK-Spiritual-Journey-Door-Salesman/dp/0988473925/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1O09SQINLPB8O&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._Z7oMtSTY1yhnHhsaaLpUQ.fPTcTJ0K2fqmHzmbAunlGfI9xCehSOcRGm-wPd1Rm0A&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Knock%3A+The+spiritual+journey+of+a+door+to+door+salesman&amp;nsdOptOutParam=true&amp;qid=1764806570&amp;sprefix=knock+the+spiritual+journey+of+a+door+to+door+salesman%2Caps%2C266&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: #0290bb;">Knock: The Spiritual Journey of a Door-to-Door Salesman</span></a></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Connect with Erik&nbsp;+ Emily:</strong></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #0290bb;"><a href="https://www.theawesomefactory.nyc/#section-1611959807198" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0290bb;">Email</a></span>&nbsp;Subscribe to Encouragement</p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #0290bb;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmgTKQUiqjQ8lV2lz1Ptgag" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0290bb;">Youtube</a></span>&nbsp;Like, Comment, Subscribe</p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #0290bb;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theawesomefactorynyc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0290bb;">Instagram</a>&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #0290bb;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/theawesomefactorynyc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0290bb;">Facebook</a></span></p>

Episode thumbnail for Ep 158 He Let a Beginner Sail a 47-Foot Boat – What Great Captains Know with Matt Holt

July 1, 2026

Ep 158 He Let a Beginner Sail a 47-Foot Boat – What Great Captains Know with Matt Holt

<p class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer">The first time Erik took the helm of a 47-foot sailboat, he was heading straight for another boat.<span class="PDq2pG_selectionAnchor">&nbsp;</span></p> <p>No panic. No yelling. Just a calm voice beside him:<br> “Maybe turn a few degrees to starboard…”</p> <p>That voice belonged to Matt Holt—our sailing instructor, and one of&nbsp;our greatest mentors.</p> <p>In this episode, you'll hear&nbsp;what makes a truly great captain—not just on the water, but in life. From teaching teenagers at sea to building a life in the British Virgin Islands, Matt shares the philosophy that’s shaped thousands of sailors (including us).</p> <p>You’ll walk away thinking differently about leadership, confidence, and what it really means to guide others. Because sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do… is stay calm.</p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;"><span>⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rate. Review. Subscribe.</span><span>&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span></span></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><strong><a href="https://www.theawesomefactory.nyc/sailing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0290bb;">Try Living on a Sailboat for a Week:&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</strong></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;">No experience required—and yes, you’ll take the helm.</p> <p>Not a party charter. Not a certification course.</p> <p>A small-group, hands-on sailing experience that’s been called the<span>&nbsp;</span>“unicorn of sailing trips.”</p> <p>See if it’s your kind of adventure:<span>&nbsp;</span><strong style="color: #0290bb;"><a href="https://www.theawesomefactory.nyc/sailing" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0290bb;">Sail with us.</a></strong></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Erik&nbsp;+ Emily Memoirs:</strong></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Sea-Convention-Life-changing-Sailboat/dp/162972551X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NMDTAIRT27EI&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.v7HogixbgBEUHGmNaChMuKBreyn50l6xfzoTM7m6elL-sIIjqrcjg2grmDu2_lCngkHQIz80x38wR2BqW7QWsnncD11tbH28QsNBGjW8MgfzxKa5YqXZQVfV2UhQtxck2fndxTRewYMGew-tuYgPsKIKVBctqTR7sQU93dQpuBQDqeOTH9IxLJRFjK9djsuSSdM2YGpPMqgxBu641tZCYQBt2YeziBrB2hwuTVelmy4.2fbn1gDHigI5r-uTffGgPuXUb2Itzqq51IEKqKqTHgQ&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=seven+at+sea&amp;qid=1764806607&amp;sprefix=seven+at+sea%2Caps%2C381&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: #0290bb;">Seven at Sea:&nbsp;Why a New York City Family Cast Off Convention For A Life-Changing Year On A Sailboat&nbsp;</span></a></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/KNOCK-Spiritual-Journey-Door-Salesman/dp/0988473925/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1O09SQINLPB8O&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9._Z7oMtSTY1yhnHhsaaLpUQ.fPTcTJ0K2fqmHzmbAunlGfI9xCehSOcRGm-wPd1Rm0A&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Knock%3A+The+spiritual+journey+of+a+door+to+door+salesman&amp;nsdOptOutParam=true&amp;qid=1764806570&amp;sprefix=knock+the+spiritual+journey+of+a+door+to+door+salesman%2Caps%2C266&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><span style="color: #0290bb;">Knock: The Spiritual Journey of a Door-to-Door Salesman</span></a></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><strong>Connect with Erik&nbsp;+ Emily:</strong></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #0290bb;"><a href="https://www.theawesomefactory.nyc/#section-1611959807198" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0290bb;">Email</a></span>&nbsp;Subscribe to Encouragement</p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #0290bb;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmgTKQUiqjQ8lV2lz1Ptgag" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0290bb;">Youtube</a></span>&nbsp;Like, Comment, Subscribe</p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #0290bb;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/theawesomefactorynyc/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0290bb;">Instagram</a>&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #0290bb;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/theawesomefactorynyc" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0290bb;">Facebook</a></span></p>

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Living Boldly On and Off the Water

What if the life you want is waiting on the other side of one brave decision? On What Could Go Right? you’ll discover how to face fear, take meaningful risks, and step into deeper connection, adventure, and a more intentional life.

Hosted by lifelong explorers and the founders of The Awesome Factory, we don’t just talk about adventure — we practice it, inviting you into playful, guided sailing experiences around the world, where growth happens through laughter, learning, and shared moments of awe.

Each week, we’ll help you trade 'what could go wrong?' for a far more energizing question: What could go right?

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