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14 Feb 2022Coliving, Fast Travel And Niching Down In Business00:45:45

I met Chelsea Turgeon 2 years ago (!) in Da Nang, Vietnam. Since then, we've grown sooooo much as business owners, travelers and people. 

In this episode, we talk about what changed in our lives since being baby-business owners in Da Nang, where Chelsea traveled to and how she niched down her business. I will also give you an idea of what I have planned before I leave Europe again to go nomadic in October.


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21 Feb 2022Surf Trips & Starting A Surfboard Business w/ Timmy Smith of Arc Surfboards00:40:37

After going on an epic solo surf trip, Timmy started building his own surf boards. He started a business to sell the boards he builds, outsourced part of the building process, and grew the brand to be well-known in the surf space.

This episode is not only about surfing, we also talk about starting a business, getting a remote 9-5 as an entrepreneur, the value of letting your business grow organically, and travel of course.

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28 Feb 2022Getting Back To Digital Nomad Life After Settling Down w/ Daphnée Laforest00:36:47

After working remotely for several years as a freelancer and remote worker, and having kids, it was time for Daphnée to settle down for a bit. She chose Berlin as her home base and focused on spending time with her family and launching her consultancy business: Modern Leaders.

After living in Berlin for a few years, it was time for Daphnée and her family to escape winter. They went to South Africa and restarted their digital nomad life.

In this episode, Daphnée and I chat about the value of a stable income, being a broke freelancer, choosing for a remote 9-5, the benefits of having a home base, and much more!

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01 Mar 2022How Greenfilled Supports An Active Digital Nomad Life With Their Energy Supplements00:28:22

Do you ever feel like you don't have enough energy to explore new locations, travel, and also work online? Meet our new sponsor Greenfilled!

In this episode, Greenfilled's founder Carlos Unamunzaga explains exactly how Greenfilled's energy supplement can support your travel-filled digital nomad lifestyle.

*This is a sponsored episode.

For more information about Greenfilled, visit greenfilled.com.

07 Mar 2022Building, Scaling & Managing Remote Teams00:38:15

I'm in a phase in my business where I'm focusing on building a super solid remote team. And I can tell you; it has not been easy. It has been fun though.

Andy Cabasso, founder of Postaga, will tell us exactly how he built his remote team. We talk about hiring, onboarding, project management software, team management. Alllll the nerdy, but interesting, stuff 🤓

The episode is a bit more business-y than usual, so let me know what you think! Send me a DM @digitalnomadstoriespodcast if you want to hear more of these episodes on the pod.

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21 Mar 2022The Importance Of Hobbies & Scaling A High-Value Business00:41:23

You've probably heard it before: you are not your business. Your business is a tool to live the life you want to live (for example as a digital nomad!).

For this episode, I asked Ella Cook back on the pod. We already recorded 2 episodes together last year. One about Going Through Hardships And Making Sacrifices To Becoming A Location Independent Entrepreneur and another one about Building A Highly Successful Business.  At the end of this second episode, we left with an open question: what's next?

In this brand new interview, Ella tells us what she's been up to in the past few months. How she has become a better leader through her hobbies, how she scaled her business in a unique way, and what's she's working on now.

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14 Mar 2022Making A Career Switch To Become A Content Creator While Living Fulltime In A Van00:33:41

Casey Hogan lives my dream life! She lives full time in her van, with her dog, traveling around the United States.

In this episode, we talk about the transition she's making from her remote job to become a content creator. We also talk about the logistics of living and working in a van.

Ps. the content creator class Casey mentioned is by Sidewalker Daily.

Do you want to learn more about van life? I think you'll enjoy this episode I recorded with Sonia: How Sonia Went From Solopreneur To Agency Owner From Her Van In Australia.

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28 Mar 2022The Solution To Raising Global Citizen While Traveling The World00:31:54

Is digital nomad life only possible when you're single and don't have kids? No ma'am, it is not. In this episode, I invited Marcos Cavalho to talk about Boundless Life. 

Boundless Life makes it possible to travel the world with your kids, without having to compromise on education. When you travel with your kid(s) to a Boundless Life location, they will get the opportunity to work on 'quests' that are based on the UN sustainability goals, while also experiencing a new culture.

I think I was born a few decades too early...

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04 Apr 2022How To Find Out Which Online Career Works For You (Hint: You Don't Have To Find Your Purpose)00:37:36

Finding out how to make money while traveling the world is not easy. Where to start? There are SO many options.

Wanda Duncan went through the process of figuring out how to make the digital nomad life possible for her, and she shares some truth bombs in this episode. She ended up creating Black Women Travl -  a community and podcast for black travelers. 

I love how honest Wanda was in this interview, she really showed us the real digital nomad life. Hit play to let her story inspire you ✨

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11 Apr 2022How Christa Romano Went From Aspiring English Teacher, To Expat, To Remote Worker, To Online Business Owner - All While Traveling The World00:34:46

In the past 8 years, Christa has lived a lot of different digital nomad lifestyles. Her plan was to become an English teacher in Thailand, but she actually ended up landing a digital marketing job in Bangkok. 

After that experience living abroad, she has been traveling the world while working remotely. Last year, she made the switch to starting her own business as a digital nomad coach.

I loved hearing how Christa got the place she is now; living in Bali with her dog, running her business, and lots of travels planned. I've been following Christa on instagram for years, and it's good to hear a bit more of the behind-the-scenes of her beautiful travel content.

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18 Apr 2022Lessons From Selling A Tech Business To Starting A New Remote Venture00:34:15

What to do after you built and sold your business? Well, Adam Rosen started building a remote business, so he can now travel the world.

In this episode, we talk about what he has learned from his previous business, cold email outreach, working with a remote team, and of course ✨travel✨.

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Ps. We made it to Feedspot's Top 20 Digital Nomad Podcasts! Woohoo!

09 Jun 2022Building A Remote Career From Scratch [SHORT STORY #2]00:17:46

How to find a fun, well-paid, remote job when you're fresh out of college and have no experience? That's the question Daphnée asked herself after freelancing for a while. She loved digital nomad life, but she didn't love not having a steady paycheck.

In this short story episode, Daphnée tells us exactly what happened after she switched freelancing for her first remote job. We go into how valuable that steady paycheck is when you're traveling, and what opportunities it gave her.
 

Listen to the full interview: Getting Back To Digital Nomad Life After Settling Down w/ Daphnée Laforest


[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]

02 Jun 2022Dana's Experience Teaching English In Vietnam [SHORT STORY #1]00:10:48

Teaching English is a great way to go abroad, without having to figure out the whole remote work thing (yet). That's exactly what Dana did 4 years ago.

Now that borders open, visas are available again, and everyone is excited to travel, I thought this might be a good episode to give you some inspiration. Dana tells us exactly why and how she went to Vietnam.


Listen to the full interview: Why You Should Pivot In Life As Often As You Want




[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]

25 Apr 2022Dating As A Digital Nomad: The Do's And Don'ts00:41:16

Another episode about dating as digital nomads! I think we can never learn enough about this topic, because I know a lot of nomads are looking for their longterm travel partner.

In this episode, location independent psychologist Theresa Feulner joins us to talk about all things dating. I also spill the tea on how I met my boyfriend and how we started dating in Thailand.

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02 May 2022Are Digital Nomads Destroying The Planet? & What Will The Future Look Like?00:42:54

The digital nomad industry is growing (and changing) FAST! That's awesome, but it's not all fun and games. All these people, taking allll these flights is not great for the planet.

In this episode, Liam Martin and I talk about the good and the bad of the rapidly growing digital nomad lifestyle. How can we make sure we can keep enjoying it for a long time? We don't have the answer, but there's definitely some food for thought in this episode.

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16 Jun 2022Listen To This Before Starting Your Online Business [SHORT STORY #3]00:13:04

I started my own online business 3 years ago and I'm not gonna lie- it has been TOUGH. I expected it to be challenging, but this was more than challenging.

I personally had no idea what I got myself into when I started my online business, today's episode is for everyone who is in the same situation. Don't do what I did, listen to this episode to learn from Chapin's and my mistakes and experiences starting our online businesses.


Listen to the full interview here: Figuring Out Digital Nomad Life And Online Business, With Chapin Kreuter From The Misfits & Rejects Podcast



[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]

09 May 2022How To Use Your Current Skills To Land Your First Remote Job00:41:24

Life can change fast when you're a digital nomad! Last year, Kat came on the podcast to talk about her life in Da Nang (Vietnam) and her business, A Way Abroad. Now, she lives in Albania with her husband and dog, and works at her new fully-remote job.

In this episode, Kat tells us what she's done in the past year and how she found her new role as a Marketing Manager for a US based company. We also talk about how she manages to work full time and run her business. Oh yeah, and travel!

The episode Kat and I recorded together last year: Kat's Way Abroad As A Serial Expat In 4 Continents

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16 May 2022Why It's Important To Love What You Do & The Value Of Multiple Income Streams00:42:27

"Happiness isn't a state, it's doing things. What do you really like doing? Build a lifestyle where you can do more of that."

The goal for many digital nomads is to earn passive income while lying on a beach, sipping mojito's. But is that really what makes you happy? 

In this episode, Graham Brown and I talk about how to do more of what makes you happy, the value of multiple income streams, and how Graham picks his home base according to the goals he has.

This is honestly one of my favorite interviews on the podcast so far, make sure you don't miss it - hit that play button!

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23 May 2022Using Upwork To Become A Freelance Attorney & Life In Medellin00:34:21

Another digital nomad job that I never thought would be possible: Sharita Jennings is a freelance attorney. She quit her corporate job and used Upwork to build up her freelance career. Listen to this interview to learn the steps she took to make that happen.

At the time we recorded this episode, Sharita was in Medellin, Colombia. Besides her freelance journey, we also talk about what she loves about Medellin as the ultimate digital nomad destination.

The episode we mentioned with Ella Cook: The Importance Of Hobbies & Scaling A High-Value Business

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30 May 20225 Steps To Figure Out Your Online Business Model00:41:08

Anastasia and Tomer started a blog when they started traveling the world. After a while, they realized that even their families were not reading their posts and something had to change. They completely changed their strategy and started growing an audience.

But then the next question came: how will they make money from their blog? Short answer: they started to sell their own products and services, and now they help aspiring online entrepreneurs to do the same.

Do you want to start your own online business, but you're not sure where to start? I think this episode will be ✨GOLD✨

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13 Jun 2022The Power Of Networking - Do This When You're Looking For A Remote Job00:42:17

You know what- living a nomadic lifestyle + building an online business is difficult. It required a lot of hard work, dedication, and sometimes also a break.

Nienke Nina has been living abroad for the past 7 years. She studied abroad, worked abroad, and eventually became a digital nomad. In this interview, she shared the real & raw story of how she started Digital Nomads Daily, found a remote job, and went from a fast traveler to a slow travel lifestyle.

If you want to know what it's really like to make life work on the road, this is the episode to listen to!

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This episode is sponsored by AnyDesk. you can access any device from anywhere and work as if you were sitting in front of it: https://rebrand.ly/anydeskdns
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06 Jun 2022How To Work Remotely Despite Bad Internet On The Road00:21:47

When Nik arrived in his Airbnb in Mexico, he opened his laptop and realized immediately that the internet connection was going to be a problem. So what do you do when you have to work that day and you don't have time to look for a decent coworking space?

In this episode, Nik shares how he uses AnyDesk - a remote work software - to access his computer back home. Sounds pretty cool right? Tune in to find out how it works exactly.

We also talk about remote work in Thailand, what Nik loves about Thailand and his experience traveling during the pandemic.

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This episode is sponsored by AnyDesk. you can access any device from anywhere and work as if you were sitting in front of it: https://rebrand.ly/anydeskdns
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20 Jun 2022Portugal for remote workers + how to get residency (D7 visa)00:37:44

The world is changing. Travel is getting more expensive...

How to keep traveling? Create a hub and spoke in Portugal. In this episode, Dallas and I talk about:

  • Why Portugal? 
  • What are the best places to live in Portugal?
  • What are the requirements for the D7 visa?
  • Is it a difficult process to get a D7 visa?
  • How does Privacy Post help clients attain residency in Portugal?

Don't miss this episode if you want to spend as much time as you want in Europe.


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This episode is sponsored by privacypost.io
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Listen to the first episode Dallas and I recorded: What You Need To Know About Privacy When You Live Nomadically

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27 Jun 2022Why Work-Life Integration Is Extra Important For Digital Nomads00:44:31

Does work-life balance even exist? I'm actually not sure anymore, especially when you live nomadically and work from anywhere.

In this episode, Satu Makinen and I chat about work-life integration, the value of changing careers, and life in Cagliari, Sardinia.

Do you want to hear more about nomad life in Cagliari? Listen to my interview with Theresa Feulner

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23 Jun 2022How To Get Away From The Hustle Culture [SHORT STORY #4]00:15:05

I thought I got away from the hustle culture by quitting my job and taking off to travel, but it turned out that I took the hustle with me!

This part of my interview with Matthew Turner will give you some tools and tips on how to deal with the immense pressure we put on ourselves.

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GIVEAWAY!

Win one of the 5 copies of Beyond The Pale by sending an email to anne@digitalnomadstories.co or a voicemail on the website (digitalnomadstories.co) before July 1st, 2022. I'd love to hear which podcast episode is your favorite + why.

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Listen to the full interview with Matthew here: The Dark Side Of Today's Hustle Culture & How To Use It To Your Benefit



[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]



30 Jun 2022Using Stepping Stones To Figure Out What Your Dream Life Looks Like [SHORT STORY #5]00:18:48

Are you not sure which nomad career would work for you? Are you looking for your purpose, but no idea how to find out what that is?

In this part of my interview with Sami Reed Cleaver, she walks us through all the stepping stones she took to find out which career works for her. She has a very clear mission now, but that was not always the case.


Fun fact: the full interview with Sami is the most listened episode on the podcast ever. Click here to listen: The Mindset Shift You Need To Become A Digital Nomad


[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]


04 Jul 2022Home Base Or No Home Base? & Running A Remote Local Business00:40:32

During the pandemic, a lot of digital nomads decided to get a home base and stay put. One of them was Neel Parekh, founder of remote local business MaidThis. In this interview, Neel and I talk about the pros and cons of having a home base, what makes you a digital nomad, and his (very interesting) remote business model.

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This episode is sponsored by AnyDesk. you can access any device from anywhere and work as if you were sitting in front of it: https://rebrand.ly/anydeskdns
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07 Jul 2022Is Bali The Perfect Place To Start And Scale An Online Business? [SHORT STORY #6]00:11:01

Christa Romano has been traveling while working remotely for years, before she decided to start her own business. The pandemic hit, and she decided to settle down in Bali to get her business started. That turned out to be a great move!

In this episode, Christa talks about her life in Bali, and why it's a great place for the initial stages of starting an online business.


Click here to listen to my full interview with Christa: How Christa Romano Went From Aspiring English Teacher, To Expat, To Remote Worker, To Online Business Owner - All While Traveling The World



[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]


11 Jul 2022Living On A Sailboat & Building A Coliving Community In East-Africa00:39:13

I am SO impressed by Duncan & Camilla. First they sold everything and traded their apartment in London for a sailboat. Now, they started a new project: building a coliving community in East-Africa, starting in the beach town of Diani, Kenya.

In this episode, we talk about freelancing, changing careers, full time living on a boat, and of course coliving.

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14 Jul 2022The Ideal Travel Speed When Building A Business On The Road [SHORT STORY #7]00:10:04

Cam Woodsum runs eight (8!) businesses at the same time. I think it's safe to say he knows a thing or two about staying productive on the road.

In this part of the interview, Cam and I talk about what we think is the ideal travel speed when you're building a business. Cam goes into the 3&30 rule that he's been using lately.


Listen to the full interview here: How Cam Runs Eight Businesses Remotely


[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]

21 Jul 2022Why Dating As A Digital Nomad Doesn't Have To Be Difficult [SHORT STORY #8]00:15:50

I always thought dating as a digital nomad would be super complicated. Until I interviewed Kimberly Koehler, who completely changed my mindset. Dating is as difficult as you make it for yourself.

In this episode, Kimberly gives some really good tips on how to date as a digital nomad.
 

Do you want to hear how Kimberly became a dating coach for digital nomads? Listen to the full episode here: Dating As A Digital Nomad: The Mindset Shift You Need To Make


[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]

18 Jul 2022Meet Our New Cohost: Retreat Leader Kendra Hasse00:34:35

Kendra is an international retreat leader and the brand new cohost of this podcast! I'm so excited she decided to join me here on the podcast, both as a guest and soon on the other side of the mic as a host.

In this episode, Kendra tells us more about her work as a retreat leader, her background as a marketer in Germany and her digital nomad lifestyle.

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25 Jul 2022How Mike Moll Runs His Agency In 2 Hours Per Week While Traveling Full Time00:37:13

Mike Moll has been running his marketing agency for the past 9 years, and he has learned a lot. He focused on building a business that works perfectly with his full time travel lifestyle, which means that he now only needs 2 hours per week to run his agency.

In this episode, Mike tells us how he built his agency, the coaching business he is building now (which also means he currently works more!), and his travel plans for the rest of the year.

If you're not interested in all the business talk; skip ahead to 20 minutes in when we start talking more about Mike's lifestyle and travels. But for all the business-obsessed nomads (like me), definitely listen to the whole episode. Mike shares some awesome advice!

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This episode is sponsored by AnyDesk. you can access any device from anywhere and work as if you were sitting in front of it: https://rebrand.ly/anydeskdns
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28 Jul 2022How To Land A Remote Job When You Have No Experience? [SHORT STORY #9]00:14:36

Kat landed a full time, fully-remote job in marketing, without any experience in a similar role. How she got the job? She'll let you know in my favorite part of my interview with her.


Listen to the full interview here: How To Use Your Current Skills To Land Your First Remote Job


[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]



01 Aug 2022The Positive Impact Of The Digital Nomad Lifestyle On Tasha's Work Life00:34:17

Traveling full time is not only a lot of fun, Tasha argues that it actually makes her more creative in her work as well.

In this episode, Tasha Prados will tell us all about her transition into a digital nomad lifestyle, how she makes sure she can show up as her best self at work, and how she deals with the challenging parts of travel.

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04 Aug 2022Finding A Remote Job: This Is The First Step You Need To Take [SHORT STORY #10]00:22:08

I have never been successful in finding the dream remote job, because I actually never believed it was possible. Then I had someone on the podcast who knows a LOT about finding remote jobs, and my mind was blown. I realized that I definitely got in my own way, and it's not very surprising I never found the perfect remote job.

Listen to this part of my interview with Jordan Carroll, to know where to start when you're searching for a remote job. It's probably not what you think...


Listen to the full interview here: Getting A Remote Job vs. Starting Your Own Business, With Jordan Carroll



[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]

11 Aug 2022How To Find Motivation To Work When You're A Self Employed Digital Nomad [SHORT STORY #11]00:12:28

Yassine has the coolest digital nomad job I've ever heard of: he's an ethical hacker. That also means that his pay can be unstable and that no one will tell him that he needs to work. So where does he get the motivation to open his laptop when he's at an amazing location?

That's what we talk about in my favorite part of my interview with Yassine.


Listen to the full interview here: The perfect digital nomad job, Yassine is an ethical hacker



[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]


08 Aug 2022After Nomad Life: Integrating A Nomadic And Traditional Lifestyle00:42:22

What happens when you've been a digital nomad for 10+ years and you've 'made it'. Do you go home? Do you keep traveling?

In this episode, Jeff Sauer walks us through his digital nomad story. We talk about how he started living nomadically with his wife, how he started his business, and how he's now integrating a nomadic lifestyle with a more traditional lifestyle with a home base.

I really loved how much this interview made me think of my own goals. What will I do after I've reached my goals? 

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15 Aug 2022The Good Wouldn't Exist Without The Bad: Moving To Spain And Going Nomadic00:46:33

Kimberly Lynn has been a nomadic online English teacher for years. It hasn't always been easy, but she also has some incredible stories to share.

In this episode, Kimberly shares the story of her move to Madrid, how she got into teaching online, the crazy places she taught some of her classes, and what makes it all worth it for her.

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This episode is sponsored by AnyDesk. you can access any device from anywhere and work as if you were sitting in front of it: https://rebrand.ly/anydeskdns
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18 Aug 2022How To Make Big Pivots In Life (While Staying Sane) [SHORT STORY #12]00:17:39

To become a digital nomad, you probably have to make some major changes in life. But also when you already are a nomad, you'll have to deal with big changes in lifestyle, environment and your career often.

In this part of the interview I had with Danielle Sunberg, she talks about the big pivots she made in her life; going from a successful career as a litigator, to traveling full time and building a coaching business. She also gives a lot of tips on how to do all this, while staying sane in the process.


Listen to the full interview here: Settling Down After Nomad Life; Anchor Or Prison? With Danielle Sunberg


[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]


22 Aug 2022How To Prep And Plan For Transitioning Into A Nomadic Lifestyle00:35:09

Stacyann Forrester started her digital nomad journey just 5 months before our interview. In this episode, she goes into how she spent a year preparing for her big leap into the digital nomad lifestyle, what she did to prepare, and what surprised her now that she's finally doing it.

We also talked about astrology, personal development, and how a location can change how you show up.

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25 Aug 2022How To Be Adaptable & Find A Balanced Travel Lifestyle [SHORT STORY #13]00:11:27

How to make digital nomad life 100x as much fun? Be adaptable!

In this part of my interview with Matt Bowles, we talk about how to deal with change, when your whole life is built around changing locations alllll the time. Matt also shares his ideal balance between meeting likeminded people and traveling off the beaten path.


Listen to the full interview here: Real Estate Investing As The Perfect Passive Income Stream and Matt Bowles' Digital Nomad Story

 


[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]

29 Aug 2022How Sondre Rasch, Co-Founder Of SafetyWing, Makes Long Term Travel And Digital Nomad Life Easier00:38:22

When I started my digital nomad journey, it was SUCH a hassle to figure out which insurances I needed and how to get them. Sondre Rasch had the same problem, and he decided to solve it. He started SafetyWing - SafetyWing is on a mission to create a social safety net for digital nomads and remote workers.

In this episode, Sondre and I talk a little bit about nomad insurance, but mostly about fun things like travel, start up life, and  his favorite part of his work.


Ps. In case you're wondering, this episode is not sponsored by SafetyWing. The links below are affiliate links. 


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01 Sep 2022The Real And Ugly Behind-The-Scenes Of Entrepreneurship [SHORT STORY #14]00:12:24

Are you considering to start your online business? I know a lot of digital nomads consider this, and so did I. I wished someone would have told me what Adam will tell you in this episode though.


Listen to the full interview here: Lessons From Selling A Tech Business To Starting A New Remote Venture



[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]


05 Sep 2022What It Means To Be Locally Rooted And Globally Minded w/ Whitney Buchmann00:31:02

Why do you want to be a digital nomad? For Whitney Buchmann, nomadic Social Impact Consultant, it has been very important to know her 'why'. That made her learn to be patient and stay in a place longer - usually a few months.

In the past year of nomading, Whitney learned a lot! In this episode she shares all of her insights with Kendra, like why your 'why' is important, how she chooses her next home base, and what a nomadic lifestyle has done for her business.

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08 Sep 2022Nomading In 2006, When The Internet Café Is Your Office [SHORT STORY #15]00:12:21

Augustas was already a digital nomad when Airbnb didn't exist and there was no wifi. I couldn't even imagine how that was possible, before I spoke to him on the podcast.

In this part of the interview I did with Augustas, he tells us how he worked on the road. It's very different from how I work remotely, but it worked!


Listen to the full interview here: Digital nomad life in 2003 - without ANY technology



[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]


12 Sep 2022Housing Challenges In Portugal (D7 & Golden Visa)00:37:32

The biggest problem for digital nomads and residency seekers in Portugal at the moment is finding good, affordable housing. Privacy Post helps clients exactly with that part of the application process, and Dallas, founder of Privacy Post, shares all his best tips in today's interview.

Also listen to this episode if you don't want residency in Portugal, because Dallas gives some very helpful advice for all nomads who spend their money in different currencies.

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19 Sep 2022The Benefits Of Prioritizing Time For Yourself, Community And Reflection00:35:52

After traveling fast for a while and dealing with all the stress that comes with that, Noah Scott went home to LA and surprised himself when he missed the traveling lifestyle. Now, he lives 1-3 month in 1 location, while he works as a retreat leader.

In this episode, Kendra and Noah talk about why retreats are awesome, how to leverage community when building a business, and what the nomadic lifestyle has brought for Noah.

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15 Sep 2022How Steph Transitioned From A Traditional Career To A Remote Career [SHORT STORY #16]00:10:17

Transitioning from a traditional career to a remote career is not always as easy as it sounds. Sometimes, you might have to do some things to make your CV more appealing to hiring managers for remote jobs. And not just that, Steph has a lot more tips on how to get your first remote job.


Listen to the full interview here: Are You Taking Enough Time To Explore What You Want In Life? Steph Smith About Exploring Vs. Exploiting




[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]

22 Sep 2022How To Deal With Change In Your Business Or Career [SHORT STORY #17]00:09:21

Did you get to that point in your business where you worked towards for ages, and then realized it doesn't work for you? Or maybe you started your dream job and it's not making you as happy as you expected it would.

If that's you, listen to this part of my interview with Sonia.


Listen to the full interview here: Running A Graphic Design Business From A Van In Australia

And here: How Sonia Went From Solopreneur To Agency Owner From Her Van In Australia




[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]

26 Sep 2022How To Stay Mentally, Physically And Financially Healthy While Traveling00:37:56

How can you make sure you stay healthy while moving around all the time? I haven't been able to figure that one out, but Loren Ross has.

In this episode, digital nomad & digital marketer Loren tells us how he structures his days to make sure he stays mentally, physically and financially healthy - wherever he is. We also talk about how Loren became a digital nomad, his travel style and what he learned from teaching English in Vietnam.

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29 Sep 2022How To Become A Big Fish In A Small Pond In Online Business [SHORT STORY #18]00:08:51

Neel Parekh tried a bunch of different models before he found what works well for his online business. He now runs a local cleaning company, MaidThis, remotely.

In this part of my interview with Neel, he explains how he found his business model and how he became a digital nomad.


Listen to the full interview here: Home Base Or No Home Base? & Running A Remote Local Business




[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]

03 Oct 2022How To Not Burn Out From The Digital Nomad Lifestyle00:39:53

Flights, time zone changes, making new friends, loneliness... The digital nomad lifestyle looks awesome on instagram, but it's not always easy. How can you make sure you're happy while dealing with all the challenges nomading throws your way?

That's what Kendra and Katharina Trachte talk about in this week's episode. They go into 7 recommendations on how to life a balanced digital nomad life. A must-listen for our mental health. 

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Katharina Trachte is digital nomad since 2019, and works as a yoga teacher. She and Kendra met in Colombia, and what really impressed and inspired Kendra was her journey. She was crossing North and Central America in her camper van (from Canada to Colombia). During this journey, she did her yoga teacher training in Guatemala. 

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06 Oct 2022How To Stay Sane While Working Remotely [SHORT STORY #19]00:16:34

Starting a business is exciting, difficult, challenging, and so much fun. I also found it very easy to work 24/7 and never take my eyes off my laptop screen, especially while working remotely.

In this episode, Satu Makinen shared her tips and tricks from starting her beauty business remotely. How does she make sure she stays sane in busy times? Check this ep to find out.


Listen to the full interview here: Why Work-Life Integration Is Extra Important For Digital Nomads




[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]

10 Oct 2022Common Money Mistakes For Digital Nomads & How To Overcome Them00:42:03

Doing what you love is only part of the success formula, there's much more you need. One of those things is money. Money is important, especially when you're traveling the world and/or building a business.

In today's episode, Mikkel Thorup gives you his tips & tricks from being an expat in 9 countries and traveling to 100+. We go into finances, education, finding a sustainable business model, and travel. 

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13 Oct 2022How Geoarbitrage Can Give You The Runway To Take Your Online Business Full Time [SHORT STORY #20]00:09:15

Jeff Sauer took his time to transition from his traditional career into his role as a fully nomadic business owner. I, on the other hand, dove head first into business and built my podcast management agency in no-time. Super fun now, but I wish I would have been as strategic as Jeff.

In this short story episode, Jeff shares how he made the transition into digital nomadism as smooth as possible. Use it to your advantage and don't be as impatient as I was ;)


Listen to the full interview here: After Nomad Life: Integrating A Nomadic And Traditional Lifestyle

 

[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]




17 Oct 2022Is The Digital Nomad Lifestyle Possible For Everyone?00:38:59

I always love to tell people that everyone can be a digital nomad. This lifestyle is possible, whoever you are. But is that really true?

Maliha Fairooz traveled to 97 countries with her Bangladeshi passport. In this episode she tells us how different her experience has been, compared to many Europeans or Americans with strong passports. She tells us about the time she got hold in a cell in Cape Verde for 17 hours, was deported from Macedonia, and many more insane travel stories.

"It is so dehumanizing to consistently beg people to see the humanity in you  and not to see you as a statistic."

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20 Oct 2022Travel & Entrepreneurship As A Fast-Track To Personal Development [SHORT STORY #21]00:12:11

Stacyann Forrester left her corporate job to start her own business while living in Mexico. She was not unhappy, but she just felt like there was more to life. So she started researching how to become location independent and start an online business.

In this part of the interview I did with Stacyann, we talk about travel, entrepreneurship and personal development - and especially about how they're all related.


Listen to the full interview here: How To Prep And Plan For Transitioning Into A Nomadic Lifestyle

 

[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]

27 Oct 2022How To Make Friends And Build Community Wherever You Go [SHORT STORY #22]00:08:59

As a digital nomad who travels all the time, it's usually easy to meet new people, but it can be difficult to build deep friendships. Everyone is leaving all the time, so how do you build that real & deep connection with someone?

That's what Kendra and Whitney Buchmann talk about in this week's short story episode.


Listen to the full interview here: What It Means To Be Locally Rooted And Globally Minded w/ Whitney Buchmann

 

[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]

03 Nov 2022Behind-the-scenes Of Building A Startup While Living As A Digital Nomad [SHORT STORY #23]00:10:52

Sondre quit his corporate job, moved to Berlin to lower his living expenses and started both his startup and freelance career at the same time. Fast forward to 2022: he is now the CEO and co-founder of SafetyWing, an insurance provider for digital nomads.

In this part of my interview with Sondre Rasch, you get the real behind-the-scenes of what it's like to build a startup from scratch.


Listen to the full interview here: How Sondre Rasch, Co-Founder Of SafetyWing, Makes Long Term Travel And Digital Nomad Life Easier

 

[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]

24 Oct 2022How To Thrive In Your First Months As A Digital Nomad00:35:56

Sara Reyes had a great job helping students to live abroad, but she was so busy that she wasn't doing any traveling herself anymore. She decided to resign from her job at the start of the pandemic, without any job offers in sight.

Now, she works for a company that lets her travel and work as a digital nomad. In this episode, Sara shares how she managed to get this job and how her first months as a digital nomad are going.

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31 Oct 2022Remote Work vs. Travel Destinations; What To Look For To Find The Perfect Lifestyle?00:38:18

Niamh was on the pod 1 year ago, and today she's back to give us an update. We talk about what changed in her VA business Team Virtual (a lot!), in her lifestyle, lessons learned and where she's traveling next.

Listen to my previous interview with Niamh: Traveling and working online as a nomad couple, with Niamh Delaney

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07 Nov 2022Why Alignment Is Important In Your Remote Career Or Online Business00:32:03

Want to start an online business? Just find out what you love and how to get paid doing that. Sounds simple right? But what if you're trying a lot of different business models and nothing works out?

That's what happened when Mike Morelli started his remote work journey. He listened to experts and did exactly what they told him to do. So why wasn't it working for him?

He realized that there was no alignment between what he was doing and what he is actually passionate about. In this episode, Mike shares how he found an online business model that works perfectly for him, and how you can find out what's aligned for you.

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14 Nov 2022How To Overcome Loneliness And Find Your Community As A Digital Nomad00:33:10

Elisa started her digital nomad journey as a coincidence when she had to work from home in the pandemic. This became a great opportunity for her, to leave South Africa and explore her own country, Colombia.

She works as a community organiser for an international company, so Kendra definitely had to ask her about community building and meeting new people as digital nomads, Tune in for some tips on how to overcome loneliness and meet people wherever you are.

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21 Nov 2022How Vanessa Crafted Her Own Digital Nomad Story By Networking With The Right People00:37:54

After a crisis, Vanessa started her personal development journey. The more she worked in herself, the more she felt pulled to travel. 

She redesigned her mom's website and all of a sudden received requests from other people. She decided to go with the flow and started traveling to Mexico, Hawaii, USA, Bali, and kept going from there.

Now, Vanessa works as a relationship and intimacy coach. Tune in from minute 17 of the interview to learn more about dating as a digital nomad. Vanessa has some great tips!

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10 Nov 2022Using Trial And Error To Find Out What Works In Your Business & Remote Career [SHORT STORY #24]00:13:07

Digital nomad couple Anastasia and Tomer left their corporate jobs and started traveling while figuring out their online business model. They started a blog, generationnomads.com, and gained an audience. But then what?

In this short story episode, Anastasia and Tomer walk us through their journey to find a business model that worked for them. It cost them a lot of trial and error to get where they are now.


Listen to the full interview here: 5 Steps To Figure Out Your Online Business Model

 

[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]


24 Nov 2022How To Combine Travel, A Full Time Remote Job and Side Hustle [SHORT STORY #26]00:14:36

One of my favorite mantras is 'you can have it all'. You don't have to choose between a career and travel, you can have both. You don't have to choose between a remote job and your own business, you can have both. Etc!

In this short story episode, I talk to Kat Smith about her digital nomad career. She currently works full time as a Digital Marketing Manager, while also running her business A Way Abroad, and traveling around with her pets and husband. She has it all!

Tune in to find out how Kat balanced all these different aspects of her digital nomad lifestyle.

Ps. This is the last short story episode for a while, we'll be releasing 2 full interviews every week from now on.


Listen to the full interview here: How To Use Your Current Skills To Land Your First Remote Job


[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]

17 Nov 2022Why You Should Slowly Work Towards Freedom Instead Of Taking A Big Leap [SHORT STORY #25]00:14:26

It looks so easy on social media: you just quit your job, sell all your stuff, and start traveling. Voila, you're a digital nomad!

In reality, this approach is very stressful - I know this firsthand from my own experience. The good news is: there's another option.

In this short story episode, Nienke Nina walks you through the step-by-step approach she took to figure out how to make her digital nomad lifestyle sustainable.
 

Listen to the full interview here: The Power Of Networking - Do This When You're Looking For A Remote Job


[Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far.

I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.]

28 Nov 2022Keep Your Brain Fit And Healthy For A Productive Digital Nomad Life, w/ Brain Coach Angela Shurina00:42:27

Angela started her digital nomad journey when she left Siberia to live on a tropical island and work as a personal trainer. After a while, she got a bit bored of the small island life and moved on. Now, she lives in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, and works as a Brain Coach for remote teams and digital nomads.

In this episode, we'll go into how to stay energized while traveling, productivity tips, and health hacks for nomads on the road.

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01 Dec 2022Your Tolerance For Inconvenience Defines The Level Of Your Adventure; 8 Years In An RV With 2 Kids00:40:39

Michael Boyink lived in the suburbs with his wife and two kids when he realized that they had an amazing opportunity to be location independent. He worked as a self-employed web developer, they home schooled their kids, and there was not much tying them to their home. So why not leave for a big adventure?

Michael and his family ended up living full time in an RV for 8 years. In this episode, he walks us through the why and how, but also how this experience has changed his mindset and current lifestyle. 

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08 Dec 2022My Own Digital Nomad Story & What I've Learned From Interviewing 100 Digital Nomads00:39:35

After 100 interviews with digital nomads, I thought it would be time to tell my own digital nomad story. So for this special episode, number 100, I asked Kendra to interview me (Anne). 

We talk about why and how I became a digital nomad, what I've learned along the way, and what top advice I would give other nomads if all podcast episodes would get deleted. 

I hope you like this special episode!


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05 Dec 2022How Mary Traveled Latin America As A Nomadic Freelancer In Her Sabbatical Year00:32:20

A lot of nomads we speak to on the podcast have sold all their stuff, quit their jobs and left their home countries to travel indefinitely. But it doesn't have to be such a big change.

Mary Regel decided to take a 1 year sabbatical from her job in Germany to travel and get fluent at speaking Spanish. She picked up some freelance work on the way, to make sure she could afford to do a lot of activities and take language classes.

In this episode, Kendra and Mary talk about finding friends in a new country, starting new hobbies, connecting with locals, and the challenges Mary faced in her year-long sabbatical. 

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12 Dec 2022Productivity, Time Blocking, Community, And Crafting A Seamless Remote Work Experience00:31:47

How to create a seamless remote work experience? That's the question Eric Sutfin asked himself when he co-founded ZEAL, a community of like-minded explorers.

In this episode, Eric and I talk about his remote work journey, off-the-beaten-path travel, immersing in different cultures, and of course his advice for other digital nomads.

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15 Dec 2022How Angela Translated Her Experience As A Professional Basketball Player Into A Location Independent Digital Nomad Career00:30:20

Angela's first experience living abroad was when she played professional basketball in Germany.  She is has now built a home base in Medellin, Colombia and runs her PR agency remotely. A true full circle moment which combines many of Angela's experiences and passions.

Tune into this episode, to hear about Angela's experience playing basketball professionally in Germany,  catching the travel bug, and why Medellin is the perfect digital nomad base.

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19 Dec 2022Solo Female Travel And Vanlife With A Cat00:36:58

Janine Mehner always traveled a lot for her work as a journalist and moderator. When the pandemic started, she decided to buy a van and start solo traveling around Europe with her cat.

In this episode, Kendra and Janine talk about female solo travel, vanlife, and the book Janine wrote about her travels.

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22 Dec 2022Coliving And Community Hacks For Digital Nomads00:35:21

Community has been a huge deal for me as a digital nomad. When I started my nomad journey, I thought I would go off the beaten path and travel to a lot of cool remote places. That turned out not to be super fun when you're working all the time, alone!

Today, coliving and community expert Sandra Abrouk will tell us about her digital nomad journey and all the tips she picked up along the way.

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26 Dec 2022Reinvent Your Career With Work Reinvention Strategist Lydia Lee00:43:20

Many new digital nomads start from scratch in their remote work journey. But you don't have to, according to Work Reinvention Strategist Lydia Lee.

In this episode, she tells us exactly how to transfer your existing skills into the remote world, her own remote work transition, identity shifts, and digital nomad life in Bali.

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29 Dec 2022How To Deal With Uncertainty As A Freelancer & Digital Nomad00:47:10

In our society, being employed is generally seen as the safe option, while freelancing can be uncertain. But is that really the case?

In this episode, Anthony Uzarowski and I talk about being open to opportunities, random income streams, and how to take your new and existing skills with you on the road. And Antony also shares his digital nomad story of course!

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05 Jan 2023The Benefits Of Daily Adventures And Outdoor Sports For Digital Nomads00:41:27

Do you feel adventurous? Would you call yourself outdoorsy? If your answer is no, listen to this episode with Maja Mazur.

Maja (co-founder of Revity) and I talk about:

  • Her digital nomad story, leaving London in the pandemic and traveling the Canary Islands
  • A big productivity tip for digital nomads and remote workers
  • How starting a new sport can give you a huge confidence boost
  • What to do when you're not adventurous at all

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09 Jan 2023How Desmond Builds His Sales Business While Traveling As A Slowmad00:38:32

When the pandemic started, Desmond Dixon had to close down his business in the United States. He started working remotely in sales, and eventually decided to start his new business fully remote. He now travels the world for a fraction of the cost of his downtown apartment in California.

In this episode, Desmond shares how he started his digital nomad journey, how he manages to build a brand new business while enjoying his travels, and finding & firing your first client.

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16 Jan 2023Travel Is Not About Checking Places Off A List, It's About How Each Destination Becomes A Part Of Us00:35:19

Why do we travel? How can we find balance between work and travel as a digital nomad? These are some of the questions Kristin Vierra and I discuss in this episode.

Kristin went from her corporate life in the USA, to being an expat in Buenos Aires, to now being a slow traveling digital nomad. She shares her experience going through all these transitions, so tune in!

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02 Jan 2023If You Do What You Love, The Right Opportunities Will Open Up00:33:47

Remote jewelry designer Reut truly made travel part of her work. 

In this episode, she shares how she finds inspiration in her journey and everyday adventures, how she found the perfect remote job while building her own business, and dating as a digital nomad.

Listen in and get inspired by Reut and her great advice for all nomads.

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12 Jan 2023Casey's First 3 Months As A Digital Nomad & How He Designed His Dream Life00:36:21

Casey Chung had a successful career as an accountant, until he realized that he didn't really enjoy what he did every day. He decided to switch his corporate lifestyle for a life filled with freedom, travel and curiosity.

After working on his coaching business for several months, Casey left his home country three months ago to become fully nomadic. In this episode, he shares about his inner and literal journey.

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23 Jan 2023Free Accommodation Around The World Through Housesitting00:40:34

Do you like pets and free accommodation around the world? If yes, this episode is for you.

Today, Brooke Baum shares how she and her husband travel on a budget, while staying in amazing homes around the world. She loves housesitting so much, that she even wrote a book about her experiences. Tune in to learn how to land your first housesit too!

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19 Jan 2023My Story: Getting a Remote Job After Years of Full-Time Entrepreneurship00:19:15

When I started digital nomading, 4.5 years ago, I had no idea how to earn an income online. Since then, I freelanced, built an agency, pivoted my business, and found a remote job.

In this episode, I'll take you through my own remote career journey, and I'll tell you about the lessons I've learned along the way.

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26 Jan 2023How Jeanna Crafted Her Own Ideal Remote Job00:36:05

After 17 years in a corporate career, Jeanna was burnt out and decided to make a big change in her life. She started her own business to make sure she could have a better work-life balance, and moved to Belize.

In this episode, Jeanna shares how she made the transition to become a location independent entrepreneur, challenges she had to overcome, and her ideal remote work routine. 

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30 Jan 2023Connecting With Local Culture As A Digital Nomad & What Will Be The Next Hotspot?00:30:39

As a digital nomad, it's very easy to live in a bubble and only interact with other nomads and expats (in my experience at least). 

Ranika makes it easier than ever to connect with locals and really experience a new culture. She started Cloud Connections, taking nomads to local festivals all over the world. In this episode we talk about experience different cultures, the next big nomad hubs and how she manages to travel the world while building a busines.

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06 Feb 2023Why Productivity & Digital Minimalism Are Important When Working Online00:38:01

Every minute we spend on work, we're not exploring new locations and going on adventures. As a digital nomad, it's important to be productive when working online, but many people are getting distracted by their digital clutter.

In this episode, Kendra speaks with Michal Misiewicz, nomadic productivity expert. Michal shares his digital nomad story, and a lot of incredible productivity tips for remote workers.

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13 Feb 2023Just Applying For Remote Jobs Is NOT Enough - Do This Instead00:37:06

Recruiter Michelle from Remote Rebellion is joining is to talk all things remote jobs!

In 2023, it's not enough to apply for a remote job when you see something you could do. You need to find a way to stand out amongst the hundreds of applications remote companies get for every role. Michelle will tell you exactly how you can land your next dream job.

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20 Feb 2023Colombia For Digital Nomads - Everything You Need To Know Before Visiting00:38:28

Are you considering Colombia for your next digital nomad location? In this episode, Kendra and Anne will share everything they've learned from nomading around Colombia.

Anne visited Colombia for the first time in 2023, and Kendra has spent years in the country (and keeps coming back). We hope sharing our experiences helps you have an amazing time in Colombia.

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27 Feb 2023How To Take Care Of Your Gut And Hormonal Health While Traveling00:30:39

Establishing a healthy routine IS possible while travelling and as a digital nomad with different environments. It is all about creating habits and having some knowledge about food and movement.

In this episode, Avery Leigh will share her experience as a nomadic health coach. She gives a ton of tips for a healthy nomad life, and also shares how and why she became a digital nomad.

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06 Mar 2023The Best Tips To Take Your Non-Remote Job On The Road00:38:28

Do you want to work remotely but not sure how to bring this up with your boss? Shaina was the first in her company to work remotely and travel the world. In this episode, she gives her best advice on how to start the conversation and get a positive outcome. 

She also shares more about how she used timezones and locations to her advantage instead of seeing it as a problem & a brand new way to share your travel recommendations with new and current friends.

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13 Mar 2023Is Remote Work Possible In China & How To Start A Company In A Different Culture?00:35:10

Moving to China, adjusting to a completely different culture and learning the Chinese language sounds like a huge task to me. Aladin Farré did not just that, he even started his own company in Beijing.

In this episode, he shares his remote work story and we talk about the question: is China a destination to consider on your digital nomad journey? + will digital nomadism in China become common in the future?

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20 Mar 2023There Is No Perfect Time To Move Abroad - This Is The Mindset You Need To Make It Happen Anyway00:34:32

Have you been thinking about moving abroad as an expat or digital nomad, but something is holding you back? There is NEVER a perfect time, sometimes you just have to make it work.

In this episode, Jennifer tells her story of moving from the United States to China, and finally getting recognized as an Italian citizen. She now lives in beautiful Sicily for the next chapter of her life. 

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27 Mar 2023Why It's Important To Have Multiple Income Streams As A Digital Nomad00:34:02

The only way a nomadic lifestyle can be sustainable is if your income allows you to travel. 

In this week's episode, I asked the Yarbros about their income streams, how they transitioned from teaching to running their own business, and how they manage to travel while building brand new businesses.

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03 Apr 2023Super Easy Tips To Live A Happy & Healthy Digital Nomad Life w/ Health & Nutrition Coach Veronika00:44:21

Traveling and eating out every day does not always make you feel your healthiest, I experienced that firsthand. So I asked nomadic Health & Nutrition Coach Veronika to share her secrets with us.

And the best thing about Veronika's tips is that they're easy and flexible - so you really don't want to miss these!

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10 Apr 2023How To Start Freelancing Using Fiverr00:29:21

Derrick Morgan is a left his job at a law firm to become a freelance attorney and travel the world as a digital nomad. In this episode, I asked him how he got started, what he learned since starting his freelance journey, and how he balances traveling and working at the same time.

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17 Apr 2023Traveling Around Latin America As A Digital Nomad00:50:16

Luca has been a digital nomad for 2 years. He has a home base in Italy, and his last trip was a 10 months stay in Latin America, where he lived in Costa Rica, Brazil, Peru, Argentina, Colombia, and Honduras. Listen to this ep to find out what he liked about the countries he traveled to.

While traveling, Luca got aware of the huge pollution, and all the trash at the nice beaches... These experiences changed his mindset and made him create a start-up. Click the link below to learn more.

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24 Apr 2023WTF Is Next? A Framework To Figure Out What You Want00:32:42

Colton Chorpenning is a part time digital nomad, author, and Senior Interactive Producer at Google.

In this episode, we talk about the framework Colton developed with his dad to help everyone who thinks "What the F is next?"; travel; digital nomad life; and his work at Google.

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01 May 2023Feeling At Home Wherever You Are - Kendra's Experience In Colombia00:30:47

Let's talk about one of the challenges we as digital nomads face regularly; feeling at home on the road.

In this episode, Kendra shares her experience living at Selina as a Community Resident and how she makes sure she feels at home in her next nomad bases.

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