Stepping Into 2025: WandeRoots Lab - Deeply Connected, Forever Exploring

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WandeRoots Lab Vision

This project is deeply intertwined with the mission of Racines & Voyage, the association I founded to empower young people from challenging backgrounds. Through travel, sports, and meaningful connections, we aim to help them rebuild their lives and rediscover joy. Every step I take with Wanderoots Lab supports this cause, making each shared moment part of a larger mission.

A major milestone of this mission will be the organization of a transformative festival near Marseille, France, in early 2027. This festival will showcase powerful voices from genres like rap and hip-hop, music that resonates deeply with the strength and resilience of street life and tough upbringings. It will attract the audience we aim to inspire and empower, creating a rhythm of “one year, one festival, one trip” to foster connections and opportunities for the youth we support.

Parallel to these efforts, Wanderoots Lab is also a platform for a deeply personal creative process. I am embarking on the journey of writing my full autobiography, set for completion by 2031. The exclusive content I will share on Patreon—bits of chapters and episodes of this book—will help structure the narrative while offering supporters a behind-the-scenes look into my reflections, memories, and authentic experiences. This work is not just storytelling but a profound exercise in introspection, daily meditation, and personal growth. Each post contributes to the eventual realization of this ambitious project while funding the writing process and supporting Racines & Voyage.


Exciting Announcements for 2025

Paid Content and E-Books

Starting January 2025, I’m launching exclusive e-books filled with travel stories, life lessons, and sustainable living tips. Wanderoots Lab will also transition to offering paid content on Patreon, giving supporters access to deeper insights and personal reflections.

Creative Products for September 2025

In September 2025, we’ll debut a collection of Wanderoots Lab travel books, uniquely designed t-shirts, and stickers featuring inspiring quotes and visuals. Each design and quote will be one of a kind, crafted to embody the spirit of exploration, resilience, and connection that defines Wanderoots Lab. These creations aim to inspire and spread our message while supporting our mission.

Journey Highlights for 2025

The year begins with a thrilling road trip across South America. I’ll document every step, sharing the breathtaking beauty of new horizons and the challenges of the road.

After celebrating the new year at the Iguazú Falls, I’ll retreat to a stone house in the mountains of Minas Gerais for a month of creative solitude. This “hermit mode” will help me reset, plan, and secure the sponsors needed for bigger adventures. My journey will then take me north through Brazil, traveling exclusively by bus until I reach Recife, Fortaleza, and Belém.

From Belém, I hope to spend three weeks crossing the Amazon jungle by boat, stopping in Manaus, Santarém, Tabatinga, and Iquitos. In Peru, I plan to explore UNESCO sites around Trujillo and Cajamarca before reconnecting with a friend and NGOs in Lima.

The adventure escalates with a series of mountain climbs around Machu Picchu, including the sacred trails of Choquequirao, Salkantay, and Huayna Picchu, offering a deeper, more authentic connection to these awe-inspiring sites.

Crossing into Bolivia, I’ll attempt the ultimate challenge: climbing Huayna Potosí at 6,088 meters altitude, with the help of coca leaves to combat the extreme heights.

Gear Sponsorships

I’m seeking support from brands like GoPro, Patagonia, and Decathlon to enhance the quality of my content and ensure I’m equipped with sustainable, high-performance gear. I’m also exploring collaborations with eco-friendly personal hygiene brands to minimize my environmental footprint—less than what many daily urban activities create.

 

The Personal Journey

This trip isn’t just about exploration—it’s about shedding emotional baggage and starting fresh. Since beginning my autobiography in August 2024, I’ve reopened old wounds and embraced long-forgotten chapters of my life. Writing this book has become my life’s project, and I’ve realized that to reach new heights—both literally and metaphorically—I must let go of the weight of the past.

This journey is a symbolic and literal climb to new beginnings. It’s a call to inspire others to embrace their paths, seek their roots, and explore their unique ways of connecting with the world.

Through real-time updates on social media, I hope to bring you along for every twist, turn, and discovery.

Call to Action

Support the Mission

Join me on Patreon or explore one of the upcoming e-books to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people. Your support means the world.

Follow the Journey

Stay connected for road trip updates, reflections, and behind-the-scenes moments on Instagram and the blog.

Engage and Dream

“What are your hopes and dreams for 2025? What small step can you take to make a difference?”

Let’s start a conversation in the comments or on social media—I’d love to hear your thoughts. 

Together, let’s make 2025 a year of purpose, connection, and growth.

 Jade Marie

"Deeply Connected, Forever Exploring"

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