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About Tracy
Tracy Smith (formerly Sikorski) is a writer, traveler, and storyteller exploring what it means to belong. My memoir, “The Purpose of Getting Lost: A Story of Finding Myself”, follows my journey across more than 30 countries and six elemental themes of belonging: risk, acceptance, adventure, freedom, confidence, and community.
Speaking Topics
Available for talks, panels, and interviews on themes including:
Belonging and identity through travel
The six elements of belonging
Solo travel at midlife: courage, confidence, and starting over
Women, identity, and the spaces we create for ourselves
Ideal for: book clubs, women’s groups, travel conferences, wellness retreats, and podcasts.
Book Overview
Title: The Purpose of Getting Lost: A Story of Finding Myself
Genre: Memoir / Travel
Status: In publication (expected release: January 2026)
Description:
From Iceland to Vietnam, Peru to Croatia, this is more than a travel memoir—it’s a journey of identity, belonging, and the adventure of finding the way back to myself.