Captain’s Log: City to GrittyThat’s a wrap!!! 
Just finished my TEDxBreck audition!!! I feel I absolutely hit it out of the park!
Did my absolute best to share not only our off-grid journey, but also how off-grid is the next modern luxury.
During my 3 min audition, I decided to change my shoes. When I said I “traded my city life”, I took off my heels. And continued to say “for my off-grid life”, I swapped to my mud boots. The image seemed to be powerful—the panel of judges all laughed and clapped—I wasn’t expecting that! But you can tell a whole lot about someone based on their shoes! 
I’ll know soon if I will I have the opportunity to expand my message to a full 10-18 min talk on the official TEDx stage soon. But until then, enjoying this beautiful weather in Breckenridge!! 
COMMENTS:
- Alicia K HardimonThis is a wonderful moment in time for you if nothing else but I think you’ll get it!
- Rachel McCash CroninAlicia K Hardimon yes I’m feeling all the positive vibes!!! 130 applied, 23 were accepted to audition and out of those 23, 10 will be selected. Such an honor to be chosen—I did my best—we’ll see!!
- Alicia K HardimonRachel McCash Cronin yes a large accomplishment in its own! And then you can really tell people and thank you for coming to my Ted talk LOL
- Rachel McCash CroninAlicia K Hardimon hahaha yesssss
- ActiveAlicia BroussardLove it!
- Rachel McCash CroninAlicia Broussard thank you so much!!
- Rachel McCash CroninAlicia Broussard thank you so much!!
- Brad LeathamI’m sure you will get it. You are a very inspirational woman.
- Rachel McCash CroninBrad Leatham thank you so much!! I gave it everything I had—so the rest is up to the panel and Universe/God’s plan!
- Rachel McCash CroninBrad Leatham thank you so much!! I gave it everything I had—so the rest is up to the panel and Universe/God’s plan!
- Loni GeeI think you have a seriously good chance of getting it. Pretty much 100% chance if you ask me.
- Rachel McCash CroninLoni Gee aww thank you!! They said they definitely wanted to “hear more” so I hope that means good news. But no matter what, I’m so happy and grateful to have had the opportunity to share my big idea and off-grid journey with TEDx community today. Feeling excited and hopeful, so we will see!
- LaMorla SmithSo excited for you!
- Rachel McCash CroninLaMorla Smith thank you so much!!
- Rachel McCash CroninLaMorla Smith thank you so much!!
- Autumn HayleyI can’t wait to watch you on TedX! I already know you’re gonna get it!
- Rachel McCash CroninAutumn Hayley
this means so much to me!!! I will keep you posted!! 
- Rachel McCash CroninAutumn Hayley
- Nicole RogersYou worked so hard! You are a “shoe” in
speaking of shoes, that was cleaver to change them while you talked.- Rachel McCash CroninNicole Rogers yessss lol thank you!! The swapping of shoes was something I thought of last minute. I tried it out for my toastmasters (public speaking club) group and it seemed like it did well, so I did it again for the panel! One, I was more comfy haha, and 2, wanted to be more memorable with the other applicants. We’ll see how it goes!
- Rachel McCash CroninNicole Rogers yessss lol thank you!!
- Robert ParkerAs always, proud of you!!
- Rachel McCash CroninRobert Parker thank you so much!
- Rachel McCash CroninRobert Parker thank you so much!
- Diana Grover LarsenSo cute! I love what you did with the shoes! I bet it won you the chance to do the full Ted Talk!
- Rachel McCash CroninDiana Grover Larsen thank you!!
- Rachel McCash CroninDiana Grover Larsen thank you!!
- Stephanie VictoriaThis is amazing, way to go beautiful friend!!
- Rachel McCash CroninStephanie Victoria thank you!!
- Rachel McCash CroninStephanie Victoria thank you!!
- Tom SmokoffBest of luck… I have a feeling I’ll be seeing you on the Telly
- Rachel McCash CroninTom Smokoff
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Tenor
- Tom SmokoffRachel McCash Cronin I see you’ve prepared… living off grid helps with that as you well know.
- Rachel McCash CroninTom Smokoff
- Kerry MosleyThis is awesome!!!
- Rachel McCash CroninKerry Mosley yasss been working for years to be honest. Auditioned for TEDxMilehigh 2-3 years ago—didn’t advance. Now trying again!! I feel really good about this round! But no matter what, I did my best and am content no matter what happens!
- Kerry MosleyRachel McCash Cronin I’m also excited for you! I’d love to watch your presentation, so I hope you make it!!
- Rachel McCash CroninKerry Mosley yasss been working for years to be honest. Auditioned for TEDxMilehigh 2-3 years ago—didn’t advance. Now trying again!! I feel really good about this round! But no matter what, I did my best and am content no matter what happens!
- Pam MyersBeautiful!
- Rachel McCash CroninPam Myers thank you!!
- Rachel McCash CroninPam Myers thank you!!
- Dona VroubelBeautiful
- Rachel McCash CroninDona Vroubel thank you!!!
- Rachel McCash CroninDona Vroubel thank you!!!
- Joelle LaneCelebrating you !!! Your one step closer lady!!!
- Rachel McCash CroninJoelle Lane thank you so much!! Again, so grateful for you and being able to speak on your podcast!!
- Joelle LaneRachel McCash Cronin yes! I’m grateful for you too!! When it’s done we’ll have to have another episode to get updates!
- Rachel McCash CroninJoelle Lane I’d love that!!
- Rachel McCash CroninJoelle Lane thank you so much!! Again, so grateful for you and being able to speak on your podcast!!
- Roxy ArtsySuper cool
- Rachel McCash CroninRoxy Artsy thank you!! It was a great experience!
- Kat DavidsonSo proud of you friend
- Rachel McCash CroninKat Davidson yasss gotta make that magic happen!!
- Rachel McCash CroninKat Davidson yasss gotta make that magic happen!!
- Bonnie BarlowAbsolutely awesome
- Rachel McCash CroninBonnie Barlow thank you!! lots of hard work lead up to that moment!! Maybe I’ll share the entire story of the journey one of these days
- Rachel McCash CroninBonnie Barlow thank you!! lots of hard work lead up to that moment!! Maybe I’ll share the entire story of the journey one of these days
- Diana BrayOf COURSE you will be chosen! You are a dynamic story teller and keep so many of us engaged and thinking about our own lives! You definitely continue to inspire! Wishing you luck!!
- Rachel McCash CroninDiana Bray aww this means so much to me!! Thank you so much!!
- Rachel McCash CroninDiana Bray aww this means so much to me!! Thank you so much!!
- Theresa Mae WoodCool! Congratulations!
- Rachel McCash CroninTheresa Mae Wood thank you!!!
- Rachel McCash CroninTheresa Mae Wood thank you!!!
- Michal MarieBeautiful
- Rachel McCash CroninMichal Marie thank you so much!
- Rachel McCash CroninMichal Marie thank you so much!
- Danni MarieLove it!
- Rachel McCash CroninDanni Marie yasss thank you!!
- Rachel McCash CroninDanni Marie yasss thank you!!
- D Ana E ParavicciniHow cool!
- Rachel McCash CroninD Ana E Paraviccini it was the coolest experience!! The entire staff and panel were so dynamic and full of energy. So happy I had the opportunity
- Rachel McCash CroninD Ana E Paraviccini it was the coolest experience!! The entire staff and panel were so dynamic and full of energy. So happy I had the opportunity
- Dawn Strate
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- Janine GrantHow wonderful! Wishing you all the best!
- Rachel McCash CroninJanine Grant thank you so much!!
- Rachel McCash CroninJanine Grant thank you so much!!
- Ila SonMagical!!!
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Tenor - Leah AnduizaWow that’s amazing! Congrats! Keep us posted!
- Sahara Aloe VeraCongrats girl that’s sooo exciting!!
