Sabbatical Scene Report: Chicago

279: Chelsea dishes on her sabbatical starting with Chicago: the extreme sticker shock, the regrets, and the revelations that came with finally not working. Here"s what you didn"t see on Instagram:A Hallmark movie moment on the airplane that didn"t pan outNonstop commentary on Chicago pricesWhy was it so EERILY QUIET?!!?The exhaustion of starting calls at 9 am and going back to back all dayWhat"s the point of big cities?Regrets of not leaving the house moreThe $52 BBQ platter haunting Chelsea to this day Other tidbits:Breaking down the financials: how TF do you actually budget, save, and prep for two months away? Especially in cities that have about a 5X cost of living than you"re used toThe emotional rollercoaster: battling productivity guilt and the urge to “earn” your time off.Logistics 101: finding the sweet spot between structured plans and deliciously unscripted days  The good news is the to-do list will survive without you. The bigger question? Who are you with no to-do list? 👀 P.S. PITCH PERFECT FALL ROUND IS OPEN FOR ENROLLMENT (with a generous 5-part payment plan!!!) Grab your seat here! Connect with Chelsea: 💻 Website 🎤 1:1 Podcast Coaching 🎙 Launch your podcast with the ultimate podcast launch course - Mic Drop! 📲 Instagram 📲 ✈️ Slight Turbulence Substack - the travel magazine you wish existed on the back of airplane seats 🔗 Pitch Perfect is coming back late Fall 2025. Get on the waitlist here! 👀 Ready to launch your very own podcast? Grab my FREE cheat sheet right HERE. ☎️ Want to send a voice note to the podcast and have Chelsea answer you on air? Do so ⁠HERE⁠. 🫶 Don"t forget to rate, review, and share in the group text. This podcast is free and ratings/reviews and shares are our currency. 🙌🏼 Want to contribute to IMNEO to show your appreciation (and keep us going?) Click HERE