Explore every episode of the podcast Digital Nomad Stories
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| Thriving as a Copywriter in Chiang Mai | 12 Aug 2024 | 00:33:24 | |
Join us as we chat with Tim Vaughan-Spencer, a freelance copywriter who calls Chiang Mai home.
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| Freedom and Time Management as a Nomadic Lifestyle Entrepreneur | 05 Aug 2024 | 00:28:06 | |
Learn how Rosie structures her day to maximize personal freedom, balances work commitments with a flexible schedule, and the significance of finding time freedom in a busy world.
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| Designing a Digital Nomad Lifestyle You Love | 03 Jun 2024 | 00:34:48 | |
How to transition from a rigid 9-5 job to a life of freedom and adventure? Join us as we sit down with Thalia, a self-care blogger and lifestyle design coach, who shares her incredible journey to becoming a digital nomad.
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| How To Overcome Loneliness And Find Your Community As A Digital Nomad | 14 Nov 2022 | 00:33:10 | |
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.
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| Using Trial And Error To Find Out What Works In Your Business & Remote Career [SHORT STORY #24] | 10 Nov 2022 | 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? I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.] | |||
| Why Alignment Is Important In Your Remote Career Or Online Business | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:32:03 | |
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?
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| Behind-the-scenes Of Building A Startup While Living As A Digital Nomad [SHORT STORY #23] | 03 Nov 2022 | 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. I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.] | |||
| Remote Work vs. Travel Destinations; What To Look For To Find The Perfect Lifestyle? | 31 Oct 2022 | 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.
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| How To Make Friends And Build Community Wherever You Go [SHORT STORY #22] | 27 Oct 2022 | 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? I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.] | |||
| How To Thrive In Your First Months As A Digital Nomad | 24 Oct 2022 | 00:35:56 | |
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.
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| Travel & Entrepreneurship As A Fast-Track To Personal Development [SHORT STORY #21] | 20 Oct 2022 | 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. I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.] | |||
| Is The Digital Nomad Lifestyle Possible For Everyone? | 17 Oct 2022 | 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?
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| How Geoarbitrage Can Give You The Runway To Take Your Online Business Full Time [SHORT STORY #20] | 13 Oct 2022 | 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. I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.] | |||
| Embracing Balance: Ayurvedic Health Tips for Digital Nomads | 27 May 2024 | 00:34:56 | |
Elia and she started her Digital Nomad journey as an online French teacher. She not only transitioned to a fully online business but also found a new home in Mexico, where she discovered the profound balance that Ayurveda and yoga brought into her life.
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| Common Money Mistakes For Digital Nomads & How To Overcome Them | 10 Oct 2022 | 00:42:03 | |
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.
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| How To Stay Sane While Working Remotely [SHORT STORY #19] | 06 Oct 2022 | 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.
I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.] | |||
| How To Not Burn Out From The Digital Nomad Lifestyle | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:39:53 | |
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? 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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| How To Become A Big Fish In A Small Pond In Online Business [SHORT STORY #18] | 29 Sep 2022 | 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.
I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.] | |||
| How To Stay Mentally, Physically And Financially Healthy While Traveling | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:37:56 | |
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. Connect with Anne:
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| How To Deal With Change In Your Business Or Career [SHORT STORY #17] | 22 Sep 2022 | 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. And here: How Sonia Went From Solopreneur To Agency Owner From Her Van In Australia
I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.] | |||
| The Benefits Of Prioritizing Time For Yourself, Community And Reflection | 19 Sep 2022 | 00:35:52 | |
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. Connect with Noah:
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| How Steph Transitioned From A Traditional Career To A Remote Career [SHORT STORY #16] | 15 Sep 2022 | 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.
I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.] | |||
| Housing Challenges In Portugal (D7 & Golden Visa) | 12 Sep 2022 | 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.
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| Nomading In 2006, When The Internet Café Is Your Office [SHORT STORY #15] | 08 Sep 2022 | 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.
I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.] | |||
| From Fighter Jets to Digital Nomadism: Entrepreneurship and the Art of Nomadic Parenting | 20 May 2024 | 00:34:49 | |
From fighter jets to ventures in real estate and e-commerce, Alex's journey is inspiring! He transitioned from disciplined military life to managing business and family in Dubai. Our conversation explores global travel from an entrepreneur’s perspective, particularly during COVID-19. Alex reveals how changing locations can turn obstacles into opportunities through geographical arbitrage. We also discuss nomadic parenting, touching on the best ages for travel with kids, creating structure, and establishing home bases in Dubai, London, and Mexico City. Alex's story highlights the importance of defining 'home' and crafting a life of freedom.
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| What It Means To Be Locally Rooted And Globally Minded w/ Whitney Buchmann | 05 Sep 2022 | 00:31:02 | |
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.
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| The Real And Ugly Behind-The-Scenes Of Entrepreneurship [SHORT STORY #14] | 01 Sep 2022 | 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.
I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.] | |||
| How Sondre Rasch, Co-Founder Of SafetyWing, Makes Long Term Travel And Digital Nomad Life Easier | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:38:22 | |
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. Connect with Anne:
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| How To Be Adaptable & Find A Balanced Travel Lifestyle [SHORT STORY #13] | 25 Aug 2022 | 00:11:27 | |
How to make digital nomad life 100x as much fun? Be adaptable! I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.] | |||
| How To Prep And Plan For Transitioning Into A Nomadic Lifestyle | 22 Aug 2022 | 00:35:09 | |
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.
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| How To Make Big Pivots In Life (While Staying Sane) [SHORT STORY #12] | 18 Aug 2022 | 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. I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.] | |||
| The Good Wouldn't Exist Without The Bad: Moving To Spain And Going Nomadic | 15 Aug 2022 | 00:46:33 | |
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.
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| How To Find Motivation To Work When You're A Self Employed Digital Nomad [SHORT STORY #11] | 11 Aug 2022 | 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?
I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.] | |||
| After Nomad Life: Integrating A Nomadic And Traditional Lifestyle | 08 Aug 2022 | 00:42:22 | |
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?
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| Finding A Remote Job: This Is The First Step You Need To Take [SHORT STORY #10] | 04 Aug 2022 | 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.
I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.] | |||
| Balancing Work, Travel, and Community | 13 May 2024 | 00:32:34 | |
Meet Emily Rufca - product manager in Healthcare Tech and my nomad friend in Valencia. In this (in-person!) interview, we talk about balancing fun with work.
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| The Positive Impact Of The Digital Nomad Lifestyle On Tasha's Work Life | 01 Aug 2022 | 00:34:17 | |
Traveling full time is not only a lot of fun, Tasha argues that it actually makes her more creative in her work as well.
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| How To Land A Remote Job When You Have No Experience? [SHORT STORY #9] | 28 Jul 2022 | 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. I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.] | |||
| How Mike Moll Runs His Agency In 2 Hours Per Week While Traveling Full Time | 25 Jul 2022 | 00:37:13 | |
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.
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| Why Dating As A Digital Nomad Doesn't Have To Be Difficult [SHORT STORY #8] | 21 Jul 2022 | 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. I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.] | |||
| Meet Our New Cohost: Retreat Leader Kendra Hasse | 18 Jul 2022 | 00:34:35 | |
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.
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| The Ideal Travel Speed When Building A Business On The Road [SHORT STORY #7] | 14 Jul 2022 | 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. I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.] | |||
| Living On A Sailboat & Building A Coliving Community In East-Africa | 11 Jul 2022 | 00:39:13 | |
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. Connect with Duncan & Camilla:
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| Is Bali The Perfect Place To Start And Scale An Online Business? [SHORT STORY #6] | 07 Jul 2022 | 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! I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.] | |||
| Home Base Or No Home Base? & Running A Remote Local Business | 04 Jul 2022 | 00:40:32 | |
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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| Using Stepping Stones To Figure Out What Your Dream Life Looks Like [SHORT STORY #5] | 30 Jun 2022 | 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? I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.] | |||
| Embracing Freedom: Real Estate Investing for the Digital Nomad Lifestyle | 06 May 2024 | 00:39:13 | |
Real estate investing is often not a passive income stream. But it can be, if you keep Michael & Remington's advice in mind.
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| Why Work-Life Integration Is Extra Important For Digital Nomads | 27 Jun 2022 | 00:44:31 | |
Does work-life balance even exist? I'm actually not sure anymore, especially when you live nomadically and work from anywhere.
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| How To Get Away From The Hustle Culture [SHORT STORY #4] | 23 Jun 2022 | 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!
I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story episode every Thursday, in addition to the full interviews which go live every Monday.] | |||
| Portugal for remote workers + how to get residency (D7 visa) | 20 Jun 2022 | 00:37:44 | |
The world is changing. Travel is getting more expensive...
Don't miss this episode if you want to spend as much time as you want in Europe. -
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