Explore every episode of the podcast Travel Possibilities
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| Why I Haven't Been Posting on Social Media | 06 Apr 2024 | 00:19:30 | |
In this episode, Cali shares an update as to why she's disappeared from her podcast, social media, and having an online presence. If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Story: Hitchhiking Around the World and Uplifting Communities Along the Way with Krysten Kaladkarin | 03 Jan 2024 | 00:51:43 | |
On a mission to touch lives through travel, Krysten Kaladkarin is journeying to hike and hitchhike the world while uplifting the communities she meets along the way. Adventuring solo, unassisted, and with her weak passport, Krysten amplifies the realities of travel, from the cultural aspects and societal struggles of the places she visits to the inequalities she faces as a digital nomad from a developing nation. She currently runs Krysten Kaladkarin, a social impact travel blog that focuses on solo travel, digital nomad life, and ways to adventure sustainably and ethically. Her platform also has a giving community, which has collected contributions for various causes such as the war in Ukraine and the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. Combining her love for travel with her many advocacies, Krysten has found a way to pass on the kindness she has received by the people who have welcomed her in their homes, hearts, and in her hitchhikes. Want to learn more about Krysten? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Krysten (@krystenkaladkarin) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Story: A Year-long Travel Sabbatical before the Influence of Social Media with Zya Be | 27 Sep 2023 | 00:52:06 | |
Zya Be is a curious explorer at heart, whether exploring remote corners of the world or the depth of her own being. Taking a year long solo trip around the world at 30, before the influences of smartphones and social media, expanded her experience of life and set her up for creating a unique path. After the adventure, she never worked for anyone else again. She was an independent organizational change consultant and then had her own consulting firm for 10 years until 2019. In the time since, she has reinvented her life to be one of fulfillment, of doing only what lights her up. She is now an abstract artist, co-author of a best-selling book and podcast host of Your Hell Yes Life where she celebrates women living life on their own terms. Want to learn more about Zya? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Zya (@zya.be) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Story: Traveling through Grief and Becoming a Travel Author with Ryan Crain | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:38:20 | |
Ryan Crain is a first-time author, explorer, and entrepreneur who was born and raised in Mustang, Oklahoma. His travels have been featured on CNN, The Boston Globe, NPR, and many more. Gravel Roads is his debut book, a memoir highlighting his adventures around the globe and the deeply personal decisions that led to them. Currently, Ryan is settled in the small Mexican beach town of Sayulita along the Pacific Coast. When not writing, he can be found attempting to master the challenging sport of surfing or the Spanish language. Want to learn more about Ryan? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Ryan (@ryancrain_05) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Leave a Podcast Review or Rating Some of the items linked above may contain affiliate links. This means I may receive a small commission should you purchase through this link, at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! | |||
| Travel Story: Traveling the World as a Wheelchair User with Kristin Secor | 30 Aug 2023 | 00:35:56 | |
Kristin Secor was born with a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy which affects her strength, balance, endurance, and breathing. Despite her health challenges, she has not let them deter her from pursuing her love of travel. She began her wheelchair-accessible travel blog in the hopes of inspiring people with mobility problems to travel to their dream destination and to provide information and resources to make accessible travel easier. Want to learn more about Kristin? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Kristin (@worldonwheelsblog) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Story: Traveling to 100 Countries with the 7th Worst Passport in the World with Maliha Fairooz | 23 Aug 2023 | 00:53:12 | |
Maliha is a dynamic, Bangladeshi adventurer who has travelled to a 100 countries, being only the third woman to reach this milestone with a Bangladeshi passport! Maliha is on a quest to visit all 197 countries and decolonise travel in the process by sharing perspectives, stories and narratives to places she visits which accurately depict the reality of the people of the land. She has an avid following in her blog and Instagram through which she promotes her brand of ethical traveling focusing on wellness, inclusion, decolonisation and sustainability. Want to learn more about Maliha? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Maliha (@maliharoundtheworld) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Story: How to Take an Adult Gap Year with Rachael Levine | 05 Jul 2023 | 00:47:09 | |
Rachael Levine is 30 years old and living in Austin, TX. Inspired by a love of travel and desire to see more of the world while she is still (relatively) young and childfree, she decided to embark on her own "adult gap year." In May 2022, she took the bold step of resigning from her corporate career in finance to travel the world with her husband. They visited 33 countries and now she wants to help people travel cheaper, smarter, more authentically, and more often - as well as help them along on their own gap year. Want to learn more about Rachael? Rachael's Website (sign up for her newsletter here) If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Rachael (@trippingmillennial) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Story: Living in Hotels Full-Time on a Weekly Budget of $500 with Ashley McCurdy | 28 Jun 2023 | 00:49:12 | |
My guest this week is Ashley McCurdy. After losing her job, she got rid of my apartment in Los Angeles to travel the world and live in hotels (usually Marriott) full-time and vlog about her experiences on her YouTube channel. In 2020, she stayed 103 nights at Marriott properties for $4356, a $42 nightly average which included properties like the Ritz Carlton in Cancun & W in Midtown Atlanta. She is passionate about teaching others how affordable travel can be while sharing her experiences as she continues to travel, eat, explore, and live in hotels full-time for $500 per week. Want to learn more about Ashley? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Ashley (@insearchoftraveler) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Story: Going Nomadic and Traveling with Type 1 Diabetes with Jason Robinson | 21 Jun 2023 | 00:48:25 | |
My guest today is Jason Robinson. Jason didn’t see his 3rd country until age 40, and over a few years did some super methodical experiments to push his comfort zone. He decided to go nomadic, then 8 months later COVID hit...and eight months after that he was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes, an auto-immune disease that requires constant attention. But that's not stopping him... Jason recently published “The Beginner Traveler’s Guide to Going Nomad" to help others struggling to break into travel overcome their hurdles, as well as a new hiking journal and logbook specifically for people that hike with Type 1 Diabetes. Want to learn more about Jason? The Beginner Traveler's Guide to Going Nomad* Logbook for Hiking with Type 1 Diabetes*
If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Jason (@thenomadexperiment) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Leave a Podcast Review or Rating *Some items may contain affiliate links meaning I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you should you purchase through these links. Your support is appreciated! | |||
| Travel Story: Full-time Travel as a Married Couple with Helen and Tim Schuckers | 14 Jun 2023 | 00:41:28 | |
My guests today are Helen and Tim of Helen and Tim Travel. Helen and Tim are full-time adventure travelers based in the Pacific Northwest. They left their 9 to 5 jobs in January 2023 to travel the world. They have traveled and hiked in over 20+ countries and love to inspire others to get outdoors. Some of their favorite hiking destination Patagonia, Peru, Canadian Rockies, and the Swiss Alps. They are documenting their travels on their YouTube channel, "Helen and Tim Travel" with the goal to see the world one mountain at a time. They have enjoyed using the Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) strategies to help them save money for the past few years in order to travel long-term. Want to learn more about Helen and Tim? Helen and Tim's Website (subscribe to their newsletter) If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Helen & Tim (@helenandtimtravel) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Story: Refusing to Settle--Unmarried, Child-free, and Nomadic with Julie B. Rose | 07 Jun 2023 | 00:43:21 | |
My guest today is Julie B. Rose. She has been solo traveling full-time since selling her house and most of her belongings in 2020. In late 2021, she quit her high-profile corporate remote job in social media to take a career break from traditional full-time employment — to regain her time, mental energy, and creativity — to work on her upcoming memoir and other creative pursuits — and fully enjoy her travels and nomadic lifestyle without constraints. An unmarried, child-free woman who refuses to settle, she's passionate about financial freedom, female empowerment, and rebelling against societal expectations to be true to yourself. 50 states, 31 countries and counting. Want to learn more about Julie? Julie's Website Julie's Facebook Julie's Youtube If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Julie (@juliebrose) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Story: From Probation to Traveling the World and Living Abroad with Jazzie Mas | 30 May 2023 | 00:37:54 | |
My guest today, Jazzie Más, is a stand up comedian, expat consultant & content creator. She’s lived in 6 countries the last 5 years and is the owner of Black Digital Nomad a resource site for digital nomads of color.
Want to learn more about Jazzie? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Jazzie (@BlackDigitalNomad ) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Story: It's Never Too Late to Quit Your Job and Travel the World with Cindy Sheahan | 23 May 2023 | 00:45:51 | |
Get ready to be inspired by my guest Cindy Sheahan! In 2017, Cindy realized she wasn't getting any younger, the time was right and, "if not now, when?" so she quit her perfectly good job, packed a backpack and headed out the door alone to explore. Five plus years later, she's been to 38 countries - mostly solo - such as Turkey, Madagascar, Sri Lanka, Georgia, France, Italy and North Macedonia. She's visited over 400 cities and towns, countless hostels and homestays, hikes and treks all over the world including the Portuguese Camino. Along the way she's flown in a hot air balloon over Cappadocia Turkey, was a caretaker at a haunted villa in Tuscany, paraglided over burial sites in Madagascar, worked in a vineyard in New Zealand...and met a French paraglider on Tinder while in Nepal trekking, with whom she's traveled to 6 continents. Cindy moved to Portugal in October of 2022 and is living in Porto...for now. She's written for a women's travel group called She Hit Refresh, been featured in The Points Guy and the New York Times, and has been a panelist on a Digital Nomad online summit, and just recently, as a "Move to Portugal" expert in an online seminar by International Living. She has 4 amazing grown kids and one grandson, with another grandbaby on the way - they all live in Colorado and support, admire and join her when able to - and they are her biggest cheerleaders in this crazy adventure. Want to learn more about Cindy? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Cindy (@PostsFromAFlashpacker) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Story: Going on a Date in Every Country with Loni James | 16 May 2023 | 00:48:00 | |
My guest today is Loni James, a writer, storyteller and adventurer. She quit her job almost 1 year ago and started traveling full-time. She decided to go on a date in every country as a way to meet people and learn about local cultures. She accidentally started writing about it, created a blog and now she's planning to write a book full of her stories and everything she's learning along the way. On top of dating, she also goes on a hike in every country and this has been a unique way to experience the beauty of these places she's dreamed of for so long. Loni's story has also recently been featured on CNN and Good Morning America. Want to learn more about Loni?
If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Loni (@jamesloni) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| How to Find a Travel Job | 12 Apr 2023 | 00:11:45 | |
In the season 3 finale, to wrap up our season-long discussion on travel jobs, I summarize some key takeaways that showed up time and time again in the interviews this season! Success leaves clues, so listen to this short episode to gather some insight on how to land a travel job and then go check out specific episodes from this season for add tips and inspiration! If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Job Story: Traveling the World as a Television Producer with Freddie Shires | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:38:38 | |
Freddie Shires is a TV producer/cameraman/editor who mainly works in sports, travelling around to various major global events in places like Thailand, Israel, Bahrain and many more. Learn more about Freddie: If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Job Story: Traveling to Antarctica while Working for the US Antarctic Program with Amanda Maughmer | 29 Mar 2023 | 00:39:03 | |
My guest today Amanda Maughmer never intentionally planned on traveling to Antarctica for work, but when she was laid off from her previously role, the US Antarctic Program was eager to bring her on as a Business Process Analyst. She looked at the processes for various departments and used the knowledge of the staff in those areas, making the processes automated, streamlined, more efficient, etc. She deployed to McMurdo Station for about a month to examine processes and pain points happening on "the ice". We also discuss life in Antarctica and the variety of contract roles they hire for annually. Ever wanted to visit Antarctica as an employee and not a tourist? You can't miss this episode! Want to learn more about Amanda?
If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Amanda (@pinkpoppymedia) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Job Story: Living and Working Abroad as an Au Pair with Lu Colmenares | 22 Mar 2023 | 00:33:34 | |
Born and raised in Venezuela, my guest Lu Colmenares is a Latina traveler, podcaster, speaker, psychology student that first emigrated to the U.S as an Au pair back in 2014. In today's episode we talk all about the requirements and lifestyle of becoming an Au Pair and how it can be a great opportunity to live abroad without incurring many expenses. Want to learn more about Lu? The Solo Female Traveler Podcast on Apple The Solo Female Traveler Podcast on Spotify If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Lu (@thesolofemaletravelerpodcast) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Job Story: Working Overseas for the US Air Force as a Civilian with Daira Rodriguez | 15 Mar 2023 | 00:36:17 | |
Daira Rodriguez is a Contracting Officer who is approaching 11 years working for the Air Force as a civilian. Originally she was hired as an office intern, but eventually was admitted to the “Copper Cap” program, and then in 2018 was granted her unlimited warrant, becoming a contracting officer. Throughout her career she has been able to travel, typically taking short trips in the US as needed to execute the mission or attend training. Her biggest work trip was in 2020 when she accepted a position in Europe and moved to Germany. From Germany she has had a really cool jumping off point for both personal and professional travel. If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Job Story: Working as a Camp Counselor at an International Summer Camp with Bethany Wright | 08 Mar 2023 | 00:39:04 | |
My guest today is Bethany Wright, an international summer camp counselor. Bethany is a British female living in Toronto. She has been in the summer camp industry for over a decade and is truly passionate about summer camps. So much so that she created "Brit in the Six" to help international staff members prepare for their first summer at camp through her social media, blog and podcast called BITS & Pieces: For The Summer Camp Newbie. Want to learn more about Bethany? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Bethany (@britinthesix) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Job Story: Prioritizing Long-term Travel as a Travel Nurse Anesthetist with Cherene Saradar | 22 Feb 2023 | 00:36:40 | |
My guest, Cherene Saradar, is a travel nurse anesthetist or nurse anesthesiologist (CRNA). It's like being a travel nurse except in her speciality (anesthesia) which is a type of advanced practice nursing. There is a huge shortage of anesthesia providers across the USA so she fills in at hospitals that are short staffed and need help. She does short term contracts (usually around 3 months) of work, lodging is covered, and then she's free to do what she wants with her time, which is how she has more time than most for fun travel. She has rearranged her life in the past few years so that she can travel almost 6 months per year. Want to learn more about Cher? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Cher (@wanderingredheadcher) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Job Story: How to Become a Travel Advisor with Jen Tenzer | 15 Feb 2023 | 00:30:50 | |
Jen Tenzer of the The Soloist is back on the podcast today discussing how to become a travel advisor. If you missed her first episode on the pod, we talk all about her career in finance and how she decided to leave it all behind and take a career break. We caught up again to discuss her business as a travel advisor, the services she offers to her clients, how she is able to balance her own travels with her work, and so much more. If you've been curious about becoming a travel advisor, don't miss this episode. Want to learn more about Jen? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Jen (@thesoloist.travel) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Job Story: Travel and Make Money with a Working Holiday Visa with Geneva Lutomski | 08 Feb 2023 | 00:37:50 | |
Today's episode highlights an amazing travel opportunity for travelers in their 20s. We talk all about the working holiday visa and Geneva Lutomski's experiences living and working in Australia and New Zealand and her travels beyond those regions. Geneva is a Travel & Work Abroad Coach helping clients navigate their work and travel opportunities throughout Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Asia. Having lived, traveled and worked abroad for 7+ years, Geneva has visited 49 countries and is on a mission to help those in their 20’s and 30’s explore the world through Working Holiday Visas, long-term backpacking trips and international work exchanges. Through her business, Unwrap Your Map®, Geneva guides aspiring adventurers in turning travel goals into reality through practical planning and effective budgeting, leading to life-changing experiences abroad. Want to learn more about Geneva? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Geneva (@unwrapyourmap) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Job Story: Living and Working Abroad as a US Diplomat with Justine King | 01 Feb 2023 | 00:35:45 | |
My guest Justine King is a Foreign Service Officer for the US Department of State. This job allows you to live and work around the world, receiving a new post every couple of years! Justine is a U.S. Diplomat for the US Department of State and has worked as a Diplomat for four years. She is currently stationed to Khartoum, Sudan where she serves as a political/economic officer working primarily on environment, science, technology, and health related issues at the US Embassy. She has also served and lived in Sao Paulo, Brazil and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. While in college, Justine studied abroad in Brussels, Belgium and was able to travel to France, Italy, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom during her time in Europe. Fast forward to the height of pandemic, Justine started documenting and creating content about her travels and life overseas, as a way to encourage young people to travel and see the world. Learn more about becoming a Foreign Service Officer Want to learn more about Justine? She also mentioned a couple of FSO friends in the episode who you can check out here and here. If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Justine (@youadoremunchkn) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Job Story: Humanitarian Aid Work in Some of the World's Most Dangerous Places with Emilie Greenhalgh | 25 Jan 2023 | 00:33:50 | |
Today's episode is so inspiring. My guest Emilie Greenhalgh has lived and worked in some of the notoriously most dangerous places in the world all in the act of service. Emilie is a humanitarian aid worker who has lived and worked in Afghanistan, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Niger. In late 2019, burnt out from the stress of living in these places and managing huge projects with impossible deadlines, she quit her full-time job to travel the world and write a memoir about her experiences. Then, as we all know, the pandemic shut down the world. Emilie was in Lombok, Indonesia at the time and decided to wait it out on the small island of Gili Air. After she finished writing her book, she wasn't ready to go back to a full-time job that dictated where she lived. She'd always dreamed of becoming a consultant but thought it would only be possible after she'd accrued 20+ years of experience. However, in order to stay location independent, she decided she would give it a try. Two years later, she has so much work that she has to turn down offers. Now, she mainly writes multimillion dollar project proposals for NGOs and does research around gender and social inclusion issues. She has also recently started trauma-informed transformational life coaching and is a yoga teacher. In her spare time, she writes articles for publications such as Newsweek and Lonely Planet. Want to learn more about Emilie? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Emilie (@emilieonthemove) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Job Story: Flight Nanny Transporting Puppies to their Owners with Makena Moody | 18 Jan 2023 | 00:31:44 | |
Today we are discussing the unique travel job of being a flight nanny with my guest Makena Moody. At just 21 years old, Kena has transported over 165 puppies to their owners across the United States. As a such frequent flier, she knows the ins and outs of traveling with animals, how to keep them safe, and even has diamond medallion status on Delta. Her job is to love and comfort pups all the way home to their new family. Rather then cargo shipping puppies, she is there so they can be with her during the whole travel process.! Want to learn more about Kena? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Kena (@flyingwithkena) on Instagram and let us know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Job Story: Life as a Flight Attendant for a Regional Airline with Josh Mojica | 11 Jan 2023 | 00:34:54 | |
My guest today, Josh Mojica, is a flight attendant for the largest regional airline in the US, a travel photographer, and a nonprofit founder. He's been flight attendant for almost 10 years. Thanks to his flight benefits he's been to about 90 countries and 6 continents. He learned how to value experiences and prioritize the world in a new way which eventually led him to volunteering which helped him explore travel with intention, purpose and human connection. In today's episode we talk about the flight attendant application and hiring process, flight attendant training, flight benefits, scheduling as a newbie vs. a flight attendant with seniority, and so much more! Want to learn more about Josh? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Josh (@goodfavororg) on Instagram and let us know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Job Story: Teaching English in South Korea with Niki Brogen | 04 Jan 2023 | 00:34:39 | |
My guest today is Niki Brogen, a former Elementary School English Teacher that taught in South Korea for 3 and a half years with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art and Design and a minor in Business. She was responsible for educating grades 3 through 6 (700+ students per week!) as well as organizing weekend teaching programs. Although the role was incredibly life-changing, Niki knew it was time to return to the USA this past February 2022 to start the next chapter of her life. Currently, she is producing 2 Podcasts : Anime Go! & Melanin Muses, Building her Art Portfolio, Designing her own website, as well as building her career as a Voice Actress among many other projects. Our conversation is filled with excellent tidbits and advice on how to join the EPIK program in South Korea, but also the realities of packing up a life at home and moving abroad. There are highs and lows and Niki honestly reflects on her triumphs and hardships as she navigated it all. Want to learn more about Niki? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Niki (@nikibthatsme) on Instagram and let us know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Job Story: Turning a Background in Graphic Design into a Global Career with Fernando Cabestany | 28 Dec 2022 | 00:34:03 | |
My guest today is Fernando Cabestany. Fernando Cabestany is a multidisciplinary designer. He helps companies grow through branding and design. Originally from Mexico City, his work is influenced by the different cultures he has seen and the skills he has learned from living and working in Asia, Europe, and America for many years. Driven by a passion for new challenges, he always looks for new flavors and amazing people worldwide. This episode is an exciting one as we delve into how Fernando was able to take his skillset and land international jobs! Want to learn more about Fernando? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let us know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Job Story: Work Exchange as a Dog Sledding Guide in Swedish Lapland with Ellie Hindley | 21 Dec 2022 | 00:36:41 | |
My guest today is Ellie Hindley talking all about her incredible Workaway experience as a dog sledding guide in northern Sweden. She spent two stints as a guide during her two year career break. Want to learn more about Ellie?
If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Ellie (@el.on.the.move) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Job Story: Working on a Cruise Ship and in an International Theme Park with Sherilyn Carter | 14 Dec 2022 | 00:36:48 | |
Check out this incredible interview with Sherilyn Carter. She has worked a variety of travel jobs which brought her to new countries while earning an income. We go deep into her roles at Disneyland Paris and on Disney Cruise Lines. Learn the highs and lows of cruise ship life. Sherilyn is a social media content and confidence coach. She specializes in supporting women to dig deep and grow through developing a personal brand or elevating their business using social media marketing. Her passion for helping women with confidence stems from her own personal experiences and she has a mission to inspire women to step out of their comfort zones to achieve the things that they desire most. She is a self-confessed travel addict and uses travel as a way to learn and experience different cultures and encourages others to do the same and running a remote business allows her to travel in a way she couldn't before. She recently moved to Bali and is running her business from there! This year she also launched her own group travel business through her travel brand - Travel Addicts UK. Want to learn more about Sherilyn? sherilyncarter.com The Travel Addicts' Website If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Sherilyn (@sherilyncarter) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Job Story: Seasonal Work to Maximize Your Travels with Candice Kalb | 07 Dec 2022 | 00:30:28 | |
My guest today is Candice Kalb talking all about seasonal jobs. Candice has been working seasonally for over 15 years in a variety of jobs. In this episode, we will be diving into her work as a wilderness guide and tour guide. She has been a nomad since the age of 8, has circled the globe twice, and built out an '88 camper van with nearly all recycled parts. She is now a storyteller doing photography, videography, commercial drone work, and writing. She's sharing stories thru the lens of a tour guide and helping others live more creative and purposeful lives. Want to learn more about Candice? Candice's TikTok If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Candice (@chasing.candice) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Job Story: Playing Professional Basketball Internationally with Angela Lewis | 30 Nov 2022 | 00:27:40 | |
What if your basketball career didn't have to end after college? My guest today, Angela Lewis, tells us about how she started playing basketball overseas and how it changed the trajectory of her life! Angela Lewis is a former professional basketball player, author and entrepreneur. She is the CEO of ALA Public Relations, a boutique firm that focuses on helping consultants, coaches and experts share their message globally. The team is passionate about making dynamic connections for our clients. As an athlete and author, she received significant media attention which fueled her desire to help others understand what it takes to build authentic connections that help grow their businesses. Basketball gave her the opportunity to travel the world and now she lives as a digital nomad in South America. Want to learn more about Angela? Angela's Website If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Angela (@angelalewis_pr or @alapublicrelations ) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Travel Job Story: How to Get a Job on a Yacht with Janessa Klatt | 23 Nov 2022 | 00:33:36 | |
Interested in a cool travel job at sea? Today I am talking yacht life with my guest Janessa Klatt. Janessa is a Canadian who has always had a desire for adventure. From studying abroad in Australia, backpacking solo in Europe, driving across the country alone for a job, and moving to a new country with just a carry-on, yachting seemed like the perfect new challenge for her. This might have sounded CRAZY for a girl who grew up completely land-locked, but she navigated the pandemic and fought gender stereotypes to land her first job as a deckhand. Since then she has been paid to travel the world by boat, rent-free! It is definitely not a glamorous lifestyle. In this episode we talk all about the ups and downs plus how you could get started too. Want to learn more about Janessa? Janessa's Podcast Production business If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Janessa (@Janessaklatt) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Intro to Season 3: Travel Jobs and my Travel Job Story | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:19:11 | |
Season 3 is all about travel jobs, but this term has several connotations. Travel jobs can move you to new places, they can be seasonal roles in cool places with an off season that allows you to travel freely, or they can be positions that require travel as part of the gig. There are so many possibilities out there so this season is meant to give you some ideas and inspiration if you want to travel more but feel like those two weeks of annual vacation are your only chance (they're not!) If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources Join Remote Work and How to Find it Waitlist Leave a Podcast Review or Rating
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| Season 2 Remote Work Wrap Up | 15 Jul 2022 | 00:08:10 | |
Season 2 of the Travel Possibilities Podcast, which was all about Remote Work, has come to a close. Season 3 will be here before you know it. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode. In the meantime, catch up on all the great episodes over the past two seasons. There are some exciting things to come with this podcast and my business. One of which I mention in this episode. Career Break Bootcamp is becoming a membership which will make it the PERFECT companion whether you're considering a career break or your already months deep on your career break journey. Join the Waitlist for the Career Break Membership Links and Resources | |||
| Remote Work Story: Teaching English Online to Travel the World with Rocky Trifari | 08 Jun 2022 | 00:49:54 | |
My guest today is, Rocky Trifari, a travel blogger and digital marketing professional operating a monetized travel blog known as ‘The Rocky Safari’ that aims to empower introverted travelers with essential information that will help smooth the transition into experiencing solo travel as a long-term lifestyle. Rocky teaches a number of different strategies and techniques to help new solo travelers get started, but a few of his focus areas include finding remote jobs, monetizing profitable blogs, and learning how to make travel more affordable. In this episode we talk all about his desire to travel upon graduating college and how he managed to make it a reality while still paying student loans and not having a lot of money saved up. Want to learn more about Rocky? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Rocky (@rockytrifari) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Remote Work Story: Full-time Remote Worker, Part-time Digital Nomad with Jackie of BonVoyageJackie | 01 Jun 2022 | 00:31:01 | |
My guest today is Jackie, a former teacher who left the classroom for a remote job in Edtech. She has always loved travel was traveling every school break. She always felt burnt out trying to fit in travel around work. She now works remotely for an Edtech company so she can travel wherever she wants whenever she wants. She shares her remote work journey on her blog and on social media to help other remote workers balance their career goals and passion for travel. Want to learn more about Jackie? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Jackie (@bonvoyagejackie) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Remote Work Story: Leaving the Country for the First Time to Become a Digital Nomad with Christa Knox | 25 May 2022 | 00:41:09 | |
My guest in this episode is Christa Knox. Having never left the US, in January of 2020 Christa packed her bags to travel for what was originally going to be six months. One pandemic, two and a half years, and 16 countries later, she has fallen in love with the world and has no plans on stopping. Christa's been working remotely for various software companies for over seven years and traveling internationally for 2.5 years. She works in client onboarding and support for a business to business (B2B) software company. Want to learn more about Christa? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Christa (@christa.travels.further) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Remote Work Story: A Serendipitous Remote Job Offer with Erica Virvo Hackman | 18 May 2022 | 00:50:23 | |
Erica Virvo Hackman is a community enthusiast, connector, and purposeful traveler. As an adult, Erica's lived in Qatar, rural Thailand, South Korea, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Zambia, and Costa Rica. Erica has been an integral part of Nomadic Matt's remote team since 2013. Since then she has spend large chunks of time working from Dubai, Qatar, Vietnam, Thailand, South Africa, Iceland, Germany, Jordan, and from a yoga retreat in Cambodia. In 2019, she helped create Nomadic Matt’s community, The Nomadic Network (otherwise known as TNN). Two years ago, TNN was born. Today, there are over 13,000 people in our community empowering one another, making friends with other travel lovers, and learning how to travel cheaper, better, longer, and more. She has experience planning in-person and virtual events, working with volunteers, and building a thriving community. What she’s most proud of, is seeing all of the friendships born out of this travel network. Want to check out some of what we discussed in this episode? Wifi Solution for your Travels Vietnam Guesthouse-Under the Coconut Tree Costa Rica Sustainable Living Facility-Rancho Mastatal How to Take a Career Break to Travel the World (my TNN Presentation) What It's Like to Teach English & Live in South Korea (another TNN presentation) Want to learn more about Erica and The Nomadic Network? TNN Website-Join and find events If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Erica (@erica.hackman) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Remote Work Story: Traveling the World as a Writer with Carrie Knowles | 11 May 2022 | 00:53:58 | |
Carrie Knowles is an author, journalist, artist, and speaker. She is the author of 8 books; four novels and four nonfiction. She also pens a regular column for Psychology Today called "Shifting Forward: A Wanderer's Musings". Carrie was named the Piedmont Laureate for Short Fiction in 2014. Her short stories have won more than 25 awards, including the Village Advocate Fiction Contest, the Blumenthal Writers & Readers Series, the North Carolina Writers Network Fiction Syndication and Glimmer Train’s Very Short Fiction Competition. She has been named a finalist in Glimmer Train competitions six times and was also a finalist in the Doris Betts Fiction Contest and received an honorable mention in the National Literary Awards. She has also traveled all of the world with her family, balancing exploration, motherhood, and writing. Want to learn more about Carrie? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Remote Work Story: Transitioning to a Full-Time Digital Nomad Lifestyle with Jash | 29 Mar 2022 | 00:29:58 | |
My guest today is Jash. She has a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, but doesn't really use it! Since completing undergrad, she's been living abroad and traveling the world as a teacher. During 2020, she dedicated time to exploring and learning new skills so that she could figure out exactly what she wanted to do as a remote freelancer. In 2021 she made the transition into being a full time digital nomad. Jash loves slow traveling and fully immersing herself into another country which is why this lifestyle is a dream come true for her. Want to learn more about Jash? Jash's Website If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Jash (@iamjashley) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Remote Work Story: If You Don't Ask, the Answer is No with Stephanie from Elleventurer | 24 Mar 2022 | 00:38:33 | |
My guest today is Stephanie from Elleventurer. Stephanie is a female solo traveler. She's always loved to travel and has seen some of the world already but just on vacation. She now works remotely and is free to work from anywhere. She plans her stays for at least a month so she can get a glimpse at the real living experience. Until recently she only worked from Europe, but has since given up her home in the Netherlands and started working from North America: another continent and timezone! Want to learn more about Stephanie? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Stephanie (@elleventurer) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Remote Work Story: From NYC to the Caribbean Island of Grenada, Same Job, New Location with Sarah Firisen | 22 Mar 2022 | 00:41:33 | |
My guest today is Sarah Firisen. Sarah is a passionate technologist. She works in sales for the RPA software company UiPath. Beyond her day job, she's very interested in how technology is changing the future of work and society and writes a regular column in the 3 Quarks Daily blog on the subject. She's also the co-author of the upcoming book, The Impromptu Game Plan and the co-host of the podcast on the same subject. In today's episode we talk all about Sarah's move to the Caribbean island of Grenada while still keeping her job! Want to learn more about Sarah? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Sarah (@sarahfirisen) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Remote Work Story: Requesting to Work Remotely BEFORE the Pandemic with Sonjia Mackey | 17 Mar 2022 | 00:48:03 | |
My guest today is Sonjia “Lioness” Mackey, a powerful and dynamic keynote speaker; two-time Amazon best-selling author; purpose-to-profit life coach; and mindset master (“I Before embarking on her own entrepreneurial journey, Sonjia realized she needed location independence and took the scary leap to ask her employer if she could work remotely! She tells us all about it in today's episode! Want to learn more about Sonjia? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Sonjia (@sonjiamackey) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Remote Work Story: How to Find a Job to Fit Your Travel Lifestyle with Kasey from KaseyMeetsWorld | 15 Mar 2022 | 00:29:37 | |
My guest today is Kasey from KaseyMeetsWorld. Kasey is a full-time digital nomad, working remotely while traveling the world. She's been to 23 countries and also creates content to inspire other solo female travelers to see the world on a budget. In this episode Kasey shares all about the goal she set for herself: to become a digital nomad. She didn't stop until she found a job she loved that would support that lifestyle. Tune in for inspiration and tips! Want to learn more about Kasey? If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) and Kasey (@KaseyMeetsWorld) on Instagram and let us know what it was! We love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| What are Transferable Skills and Do I Have Any? | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:10:00 | |
I very often hear, "I want a remote job BUT my background is in x, y, or z and I can't do that remotely." Trust me, if your goal is remote work, you can 100% find something with the skills you already have. If you need extra support with this, feel free to request a resume audit for just $27 or I offer 1:1 support and coaching. Visit my website for details. If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Time Saving Job Application Tips for Remote Work or Any Job | 03 Mar 2022 | 00:11:45 | |
Many of us have the belief that more applications we submit, the more interviews we'll get. Honestly, it's a little backwards and I go more into detail in today's episode! If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Networking to Find a Remote Job | 01 Mar 2022 | 00:09:51 | |
Networking. The idea alone is enough to stop an introvert from even trying to find a job. I know because I've been there. BUT, I assure you this is the BEST way to find a job, remote or otherwise. And honestly, it's not that bad. I promise. We talk through some networking tips and tricks in today's episode. If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources | |||
| Where to Look for Remote Work | 24 Feb 2022 | 00:10:25 | |
I so often hear that people want a remote job, but they tend to treat this job search like any other, using the usual players like Indeed and LinkedIn. It's a lot easier to get your job search started than you may think! If you enjoyed today's episode and had a takeaway moment to share, be sure to take a screenshot and tag me (@thetravelshifters) on Instagram and let me know what it was! I love connecting with you. Also, I invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or a rating on Spotify. See you in the next episode! Links and Resources FREE Remote Work Resource Guide | |||