GypsyWander was created to support, inspire, and encourage free-spirited women to live authentically and find joy in their journey.
Who is the woman behind GypsyWander?
Catina Borgmann is a free-spirited, adventurous woman who has discovered and subsequently embraced her authentic gypsy soul. She was born and raised in Nebraska and lived there until 2018, when she followed her dream to live in a tiny house community in North Carolina.
Catina is a catalyst for self-love, self-discovery, and living an authentic life. Along the way, she has made mistakes, learned lessons, fought battles, won victories, survived traumas, become an author, and always manages to find joy within her journeys.
Catina is currently living van life as part of her mission to live authentically and find joy in her journey.
How it all started
Catina’s free-spirited nature always made her feel like a stranger in the society she was expected to fit into. She tried to for years but eventually realized that being conventional and cautious was not her style.
Two pivotal events in Catina’s life changed how she looked at the world: An 80-day, solo road trip across the eastern half of the US in 2016; and moving halfway across the country in the fall of 2018. That's when the real self-discovery started.
Life took some unexpected twists and turns, but soon she discovered her gypsy soul and started writing a book about what she had learned and all the experiences that pointed to who she was meant to be. Her book was what led to the creation of GypsyWander!
Through the book-writing process, she not only became passionate about dancing to the beat of her own drum but also helping others find their own beat.
GypsyWander is for free-spirited women who want to live authentically and find joy in their journey. Believing that life is an adventure, Catina aims to inspire others to explore the world and find their own unique path. Hoping to build a community full of inspiring stories, helpful tips, and honest advice – all designed to help you live your best life. Join GypsyWander on the quest to find freedom, happiness, and wanderlust!
MEDIA APPEARANCES
In her journey of self-discovery and inspiring others, Catina has shared her voice on various platforms, spreading the message of authenticity and self-love. From enlightening articles to engaging podcast discussions, Catina delves deep into her experiences and insights. Here's where you can explore more about her journey:
The Road To Rediscovery Podcast: "The Gypsy Soul of Catina Borgmann" - Join Catina shares her meaning of Gypsy Soul, and its characteristics; dispelling the negative connotations of the word. We talk about the transparency and humility in her storytelling in the book, and a chapter in her book where she explains how we’re “an old soul in a modern world”. Listen here.
Clock Out! The Vicarious Life: “Episode 38 Catina Borgmann: Gypsy Soul” - Catina joins Tracy to encourage listener’s to give up the traditional way of thinking, and often times living, in lieu of a Vicarious Life. Someone living a “Vicarious Life” is living in alignment with their own unique and personal values, rather than in alignment with how society says they should live. Listen here.
Pucker Mob: “Being Yourself Is Your Superpower:12 Things About My Authentic Gypsy Soul” - Dive into Catina's personal manifesto, where she shares the twelve pillars that define her authentic gypsy soul. From embracing old-soul sensibilities to living a life rich with experiences over possessions, Catina's article is a vibrant call to live authentically, love unconditionally, and always seek the magic in the mundane. Read more here.