In this inspiring episode of the Avoiding Average podcast, Susan Gates sits down with Candace Evalenko to share the deeply personal and transformational story of her Soulo Pilgrimage — a journey guided by the wisdom of astrocartography.

Candace opens up about her shift from working as a nurse during the COVID pandemic to embarking on a healing journey that reconnected her to her power, joy, and purpose. She reveals how traveling to a specific place connected to her astrocartography map, recommended through Susan's Soulo Pilgrimage, allowed her to revisit old wounds, transform past trauma, and experience the freedom of reclaiming her own power.

They discuss the courage it takes to embrace vulnerability, the surprising joy that comes with self-discovery, and how solo travel can become a profound act of reclamation. If you’ve ever felt the pull to break free from old patterns, heal deeply, and step into your most empowered self — this conversation will show you that your journey is possible too.

✨ If Candace’s story resonates with you, explore how The Soulo Pilgrimage can guide your own path of transformation, healing, and empowerment.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How astrocartography can guide your transformational travels

• Why revisiting places of past trauma can lead to powerful healing

• The connection between energy and location

• How to reclaim your story and inner power

• The joy, nostalgia, and spiritual growth found in a Soulo Pilgrimage

• Why trusting the universe is essential in your healing journey

Resources & Links:
🌍 Begin your own Soulo Pilgrimage → www.avoiding-average.com/soulo-pilgrimage
🌟 Book an Astrocartography Reading with Susan → www.avoiding-average.com/travel-astrology
📸 Follow Susan on Instagram or Tiktok → @soulcoachsusan
🎧 Listen to more episodes of the Avoiding Average podcast → Avoiding Average Podcast

Connect with Candace's purpose → www.thefireunleashed.com

thefire.circle.co

youtube.com/@thefireunleashed

Watch the YouTube video about Candace's experience with Wilmington → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHmS0BmKLQg

In this episode of the Avoiding Average podcast, host Susan Gates explores what it truly means to live authentically and in alignment with your personal values. Susan shares powerful insights on how your values shape your decisions, relationships, and overall fulfillment — and why self-discovery is the foundation for creating a meaningful life.

You’ll learn how to uncover your deepest values, the role they play in reclaiming your power, and why honoring them can lead to more clarity, confidence, and purpose. Susan also offers practical exercises to help you pinpoint what matters most.

Whether you’re seeking personal growth, navigating a life transition, or simply want to feel more aligned in your daily choices, this episode will guide you toward living in a way that’s true to your soul.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The real meaning of authenticity

• How to reclaim your power through value alignment

• Practical tools for identifying your personal values

• Why it can be difficult to identify your own values

• How to make hard decisions with more ease

• Resources & Links:
  ✨ Book an Astrocartography Consultation with Susan: www.avoiding-average.com/travel-astrology
  

• ✨ Learn more about Susan's signature coaching program, the Soulo Pilgrimage: www.avoidingaverage.com/soulo-pilgrimage✨ Follow Susan on Instagram: @soulcoachsusan @avoiding.average
  

  
  

  
  

✨ Episode Summary:
In this special astrocartography episode of Avoiding Average, spiritual coach and astrologer Susan Gates shares the astrology behind the journey Carla Maldonado, a spirit baby channel, took from Germany to California. From overcoming postpartum challenges to rediscovering her soul purpose, Carla shares how moving across continents shifted her energy, supported her healing, and activated a deeper spiritual calling.

They dive into astrology’s role in motherhood, career, family dynamics, and creative purpose — as well as the astrological signatures (like Pluto and Uranus) that shaped Carla’s decision to live non-traditionally. Whether you're called to move, create, or reconnect with your spiritual path, this episode is a deeply validating and expansive conversation.

Susan Gates is a transformational coach, astrologer, and host of the Avoiding Average podcast. She blends strategy and soul to help clients break free from burnout, reconnect with purpose, and embody radical authenticity through astrology, coaching, and conscious self-discovery. Connect with her on Instagram/Threads/TikTok @soulcoachsusan

Explore your own soul-aligned geography:
🌍 Book an Astrocartography Reading with Susan → www.avoidingaverage.com/travel-astrology

✨ Sign up for the email list to be the first to know about pop-up mini readings -> www.avoidingaverage.com
📖 Connect with Carla Maldonado and learn about her Spirit Baby Deck → @iamcarlamaldonado