Explore every episode of the podcast The Remote Life

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we'll be chatting with Simone Franke!

Currently based in Lisbon, Simone, also known as Nina Simone, is a German-born entrepreneur and passionate ‘people builder’. She is the founder of Pappus Agency and co-founder of SheSapiens, a global network empowering female founders.

In this episode, we talk about the importance of creating safe spaces in business, how cultural nuances impact remote work experiences, and addressing overlooked challenges like burnout and loneliness in the remote work landscape.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let's get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Lily Szabo!

Only occasionally nomadic, but always a Chiang Mai hype-girl, Lily is a mom-preneur who gets geeky about the lifestyle and global changes unlocked by remote work.

In this episode, we talk about how the term digital nomad has developed, the DTV programme and how Chiang Mai has evolved into a remote work hub.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! After a bit of a pause from posting, we're returning to the airwaves. Starting with a quick interlude episode from our host, Han Talbot, about:

• The not-so-sexy realities of remote work
• Identity shifts when embracing this lifestyle
• Thoughtful destination selection beyond trending hotspots
• Why returning "home" isn't failing
• What's next for The Remote Life

So grab a coffee, a tea or something stronger, and let's get started!

Is the digital nomad lifestyle really all it's cracked up to be? In this episode, Han Talbot (Host of The Remote Life Podcast) shares why she's stepping away from digital nomadism for herself after over a decade being on-off remote. Whether you're considering becoming a digital nomad or questioning if it's right for you, this episode Han talks about designing a remote lifestyle that works for you. Grab a coffee, a tea or something stronger and let's get started.

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today in collaboration with Native Teams, we’ll be chatting with Skerdi Sino!

Based in Tirana, Skerdi is Vice President of Demand Generation at Native Teams: a global payment solution for freelancers, remote workers, and international businesses.

In this episode, we talk about balancing business and travel responsibilities as well as the Native Teams product and the services they offer to support digital nomads and remote workers in managing their finances and employment arrangements.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Hannah Dixon!

Currently based in Mexico, Hannah is a Virtual Assistant & Freelancer Business Coach, Recruiter, and the Founder of Digital Nomad Kit, one of the largest and longest-running VA training platforms, as well as Rainbow Remote, a community aimed at elevating LGBTQIA+ remote professionals.

In this episode, we talk about Digital Nomad Kit and who it is for, creating a remote lifestyle that works for you and some things people may not know about the remote and freelance lifestyle.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Rebecca Hawkes!

Originally from the UK, Rebecca is a Confidence & Life Coach as well as the host of The Confidence Show Podcast. She supports her clients in creating more self confidence, empowering them to follow their desires, and helping them to become fearless in all that they do so they can live the life they truly desire.

In this episode, we talk about building a lifestyle and business that works for you, having the freedom to tweak your business over time and the empowerment that a remote business can provide in our day to day.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Maris Kohv! 

For the past 6 years, as Founder (and CEO) of MINOMA, Maris has been crafting transformative experiences for conscious entrepreneurs and mindful nomads. 

In this episode, we talk about MINOMA and who it is for, the power of in-person events for remote workers and some tips for finding more mindfulness in your own remote life.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Marie Tuason!

Originally from the Philippines, Marie is the founder and CEO of digital marketing agency Adrenaline Agency, as well as the founder of Kaya Connections: a retreats and coliving programme helping nomads build lasting connections through harmonious experiences.

In this episode, we talk about mindful travel, how remote lifers can incorporate mindfulness into their own travels and things people may be surprised to know about the Philippines.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be welcoming back Nienke Nina Keizer!

Now based in Austria, Nienke Nina is a Marketing Strategist, Digital Storyteller & Podcaster. She founded Aligned Expressions which is her personal mission and way to help people and companies to show up online with confidence and ease.

In this episode, we talk about finding alignment with your marketing for your business, the impact of accountability conversations and spaces for entrepreneurship and some of the things people may not know about different platforms in 2024.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World! And in this special edition, I'll be talking through The Remote Life journey so far and my thoughts on starting a podcast.

So grab a coffee, a tea or something stronger, and welcome to the 50th episode of The Remote Life Podcast!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Sergio Sala!

While Sergio has been a digital nomad for ten years, he has spent the last five years producing city guides specifically for digital nomads and uploading his experiences to YouTube.

In this episode, we talk about a typical day in Sergio’s life including how he plans content, as well as things to know about digital nomad tourism and content creation.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Alex Trembath!

Originally from the UK, Alex and his partner Lisa are the founders of Career Gappers: which inspires people to blend work and travel through workations, sabbaticals and business trips.

In this episode, we talk about living the remote lifestyle from a remote base, their workation process and talking to your manager about taking a workation.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Paul Dow!

Originally from the UK, Paul is a Co-Founder and Director of Traverse Events and Founder of In Departures: a crowdsourced platform that provides detailed, authentic, and user-contributed insights about airports across the globe.

In this episode, we talk about who In Departures is for, the development of digital nomad needs and lifestyle as well as Paul’s favourite locations and carry on must haves.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Gonçalo Hall!

Originally from Portugal, Gonçalo is the President of the Digital Nomad Association Portugal and CEO of NomadX, a global platform for digital nomads.

In this episode, we talk about digital nomad tourism and events, what brands need to know about digital nomad communities, as well as Gonçalo’s goal to create 50 communities around the globe.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Maya Middlemiss!

Based in Spain, Maya is host of the Future is Freelance Podcast as well as the Founder of Remote Work Europe, a space that enables people to choose where they want to live, and contribute to their local communities on their own terms. 

In this episode, we talk about who Remote Work Europe is for, as well as things people need to know about digital nomads and common misconceptions, plus we dive into ways that creative business owners can optimise AI.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be joined by three entrepreneurs for a special edition roundtable about the future of accommodation. 

Our guests are Kate Shifman, from AOMA Coliving, Jonah Wolf from Noad Exchange and we’ll also be welcoming back previous guest Chris Cerra from Remotebase.

In this episode, we talk about accommodation trends and demands, as well as things that people overlook in remote work compliance and future predictions for the industry.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Cyd Converse!

Based in the US, Cyd is Managing Editor of the Mediavine recipe site, Food Fanatic, and the Founder of The Sweetest Occasion, which she began in 2008.

In this episode, we talk about Mediavine and some best practices, things people may not know about content creation and the process of building a content creation business.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Sophie Bailey!

Originally from the UK, Sophie is Co-Founder and CEO of WorkTripp, a company that produces team off-sites that build connection, culture and creativity.

In this episode, we talk about off-sites and what leaders need to know about them, as well as the UK remote life industry and how destinations can benefit from off-sites also.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Nini Fritz!

Currently based in Bali, Nini is Chief Happiness at Work Officer of The Work Happiness Project as well as a Certified Bucketlist Coach, with a mission to humanize the digital world by connecting everyday people and teams stronger than wifi.

In this episode, we talk about The Work Happiness Project, the different things people need to know about a remote vs fixed location team environment as well as creating and completing a bucket list.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Kate McWilliams!

Joining LOTUS in 2007 as a founding member, Kate has since worked alongside the all-female leadership team, to grow the company into one of the UK’s leading travel PR and marketing firms.

In this episode, we talk about working in travel PR and marketing, the rising interest in digital nomad tourism and advice for both creators and companies and how they can collaborate together successfully.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Darcy Marie Bowles!

A Future of Work Thought Leader & Remote Work Experience Designer, Darcy serves as a consultant At Shift With Darcy Marie for startups, that are looking to build profitable, connected and sustainable remote-first cultures.

In this episode, we talk about Darcy’s consultation work and why companies might want to consider a leader for remote development, as well as what it means for individuals to remote work and choice to do so.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Michelle Coulson!

Originally from the UK, Michelle is the CEO and Founder of Remote Rebellion (RR). Helping people to design their dream lives with more freedom and flexibility, by getting a remote job that they can do from anywhere.

In this episode, we talk about remote job coaching and how it can be beneficial in securing a remote job, how Michelle sets up her remote office for the day and things that people may need to know before becoming a digital nomad.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Elodie Ferchaud!

Travelling the world with her family, Elodie is Head of Demand Generation at Boundless Life, a company that empowers families to live, work and experience beautiful destinations around the world.

In this episode, we talk about Boundless Life and the benefits of travelling as a community for families, as well as Elodie’s advice for balancing remote work and family life and her favourite places to travel.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Nienke Nina Keizer!

Originally from the Netherlands, Nienke Nina is a marketing expert and host of the Digital Nomads Daily podcast, which connects different ideas on designing your lifestyle and working remotely.

In this episode, we talk about Digital Nomads Daily and Nienke Nina’s purpose for starting a podcast, as well as her advice for people wanting to pitch themselves as guests and tips on being a guest for the first time.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Hannah Brown!

Originally from Australia, Hannah is the Head of Content at e-Residency, which offers individuals the freedom to easily start and run a global business in a trusted EU environment. 

In this episode, we talk about life in Estonia and the digital nomad visa, as well as the e-residency process and how other countries could learn from Estonia’s infrastructures.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Mita Carriman!

A self-described Native New Yorker with Caribbean roots, Mita is a digital nomad and CEO of Adventurely, a travel club for digital nomads and remote workers.

In this episode, we talk about Adventurely, the benefit of work and travelling as a group and how destinations can benefit from more structured lifestyle tourism.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Yaya and Lloyd from Hand Luggage Only!

Based in the UK, Yaya and Lloyd have been creating content for Hand Luggage Only since 2014, sharing their adventures and advice across their blog and social media channels.

In this episode, we talk about creating content on the move, including Yaya and Lloyd’s advice for starting a blog or new social media account as well as tools they have in the suitcase for creating content on the road.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Hallie Wiseman!

Working remotely from Spokane Valley, Washington, Hallie is Manager of Community at Remote (and Co-Founder of The Everyday Company).

In this episode, we talk about the importance of community as a digital nomad and remote worker, things that aren’t talked about as much about life as a digital nomad and some communication advice for companies looking to take their first remote step.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Reneé La Tour!

Originally from the US, Reneé is Chief Operations Officer of Dao Financial Solutions and the creator of Ticket to Freedom, as well as writer of the Fancy Nomad blog.

In this episode, we talk about finding your style of travel, scaling business as a solopreneur and managing business on the road.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Lumin Grace!

Originally from the US, Lumin is a lightworker, soul coach and author with a mission to inspire women to dig deep, own their voice, nurture themselves, tune into their hallmark.

In this episode, we talk about the Goddess Tapestry Code, staying motivated as a solopreneur and Lumin’s advice for finding your purpose.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

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Originally from the UK, Chris Cerra is the founder of RemoteBase. A newsletter for remote workers and digital nomads sharing deals and discounts on accommodation.

In this episode, we talk about Chris’ tips for finding accommodation and how RemoteBase provides ease in the process, as well as Chris’ destinations and predictions for the coming year.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Ps. Grab 20% off RemoteBase Premium using the code: THEREMOTELIFE

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Juliana Rabbi!

Originally from Brazil, Juliana is a Career Coach for Remote Jobs and a Digital Nomad, with 15 years of experience in recruitment and nine years of experience remote working.

In this episode, we talk about the difference of mindset in a traditional versus remote job, Juliana’s advice for preparing for a remote job interview and her thoughts on the future of work.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Tim Marting!

Originally from the US, Tim is Co-Founder and COO of Citizen Remote, a digital resource for remote workers to access all of the information they need for their trip. Such as digital nomad visas, travel programmes and other incentives.

In this episode, we talk about the ins and outs of digital nomad visas, as well as the need for a tool like Citizen Remote and the importance of building a community as a digital nomad.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Sally Bunnell!

Originally from the US, Sally is the founder of NaviSavi. An app where you can upload your travel content and get paid for every piece that is approved.

In this episode, we talk about NaviSavi and who can post, working with investors as a remote business owner and some helpful things to know when running a remote business.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Steve Tsentserensky!

Originally from the US, Steve is a copywriter and contributor for CNBC and World Nomads, as well as Founder and Creative Director of SBT Creative.

In this episode, we talk about how Steve got into the digital nomad lifestyle, his favourite destinations and some things to think about before going remote yourself.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Stéphane Gombauld!

A tax technologist and digital nomad, Stéphane is Co-Founder and CEO of Heavnn, which offers global tax set ups for digital nomads and remote-first teams.

In this episode, we talk about Heavnn and how it helps digital nomads with their taxes, things to be aware of as a digital nomad about taxes and how being in control of the nitty gritty can contribute to the freedom of being a digital nomad.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Aline Dahmen!

Originally from Germany, Aline is the co-founder of Nomad Soulmates, a Facebook group and now an app, for digital nomads and remote workers to find love in whatever form that may be.

In this episode, we talk about Nomad Soulmates and the release of the app, things to consider when dating as a nomad and what finding happily ever after can look like on the road.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Jordan Carroll!

Jordan, also known as the Remote Job Coach, creates content, courses, and coaching programs to help high performers get connected to remote job opportunities, and find freedom and flexibility in life.

In this episode, we talk about things to think about when applying for a remote job, including useful skills, and Jordan’s thoughts on the future of remote work.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Nikki Vargas!

Originally from Colombia and now based in New York, Nikki is Founding Editor of Unearth Women and Senior Editor at Fodor’s Travel as well as author of Wanderess. A women's travel resource that combines the expertise, wisdom, and stories of leading women in the travel space.

In this episode we talk about Wanderess and why it's an essential piece of the travel kit, Nikki’s writing work and how you can pitch your stories to her.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Originally from Ukraine, Orest Zub is a travel blogger and entrepreneur looking to raise awareness of the current situation in his home country.

In this episode, we talk about his current work around the war, what we can do as individuals to help Ukrainians and what this could mean for the future of the country.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Lona Alia.

Originally from Albania, Lona is the Head of Revenue for insurance company SafetyWing. She is also an advisor to Startups and EU for Innovation and founder of Y Combinator.

In this episode, we talk about the importance of insurance as a remote lifer, living and working remotely with a family and creating solutions to the impact we have as remote lifers on the places we travel to.

So grab a coffee, a tea or something stronger and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Rowena Hennigan.

Originally from Ireland and now based in Spain, Rowena is an academic author and researcher. She has recently launched a short course with LinkedIn about Becoming a Digital Nomad.

In this episode, we talk about the course and some of the takeaways, Rowena’s experience of digital nomadism with her family and her thoughts on the future of the remote life and digital nomad space.

So grab a coffee, a tea or something stronger and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Jessica Cutrufello.

A full time blogger, Jessica is an American expat who has made Amsterdam her home since 2014. She creates content around European food, travel and life as an expat.

In this episode, we talk about life in Amsterdam, things to consider when emigrating and her day to day routine, including things she has learned from working on content with her partner.

So grab a coffee, a tea or something stronger and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Dean Kuchel.

Founder of Digital Nomads Israel, Dean has been working remotely since 2014 dedicating his time to helping individuals, businesses, and governments to adopt and adapt to the future of work.

In this episode, we talk about the benefits of mindset work, stepping into financial freedom and the power of saying ‘yes’.

So grab a coffee, a tea or something stronger and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Adam Halen.

Originally from Australia, Adam is a marketer for start ups and entrepreneurs as well as a real estate investor and is currently slow travelling around the Americas.

In this episode, we talk about investing in real estate as a remote lifer, building a network and things to think about when investing long term as a remote lifer

So grab a coffee, a tea or something stronger and let’s get started!

Based in Canada, Liam Martin is the founder of Running Remote, a conference for remote-first founders and hybrid-team leaders. And author of a book of the same name, Running Remote, a resource on remote working methodology, which will be released in August.

In this episode, we talk about working asynchronously, tips for getting hired remotely and his predictions for the future of remote work.

So grab a coffee, a tea or something stronger and let’s get started!

This episode is in collaboration with Co-Madre. A co-work space and community in Mexico City, started by women and designed for everyone.

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Caro Saracho.

Based in Mexico City, Caro is the Communications Manager for the co-working space Co-Madre. She is also the author of ‘Mesa para una’ (Table For One), a book about what it means to be single, happy and fulfilled in the modern world. 

In this episode, we talk about the rise of empowerment culture, choosing a co-work space and the importance of networking as a remote lifer.

Helping cities and companies to stand out to global remote professionals, Tanja Polegubic is the Founder of Saltwater Nomads and Co-Founder of the Digital Nomad Association Split.

In this episode, we talk about the importance of community, behind the scenes of a business and how remote lifers can have an impact on tourism.

So grab a coffee, a tea or something stronger and let’s get started!

Based in Slovenia, they have been building separate portfolios individually but are now joining forces to create their digital agency Wallflower Studios. All while producing content about their home and travels.

In this episode, we talk about building a remote work portfolio, the journey of a new business and why Slovenia is a must for remote lifers and digital nomads.

So grab a coffee, a tea or something stronger and let’s get started!