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61. How Much Money Do You ACTUALLY Need to Travel the World?17 Oct 202400:19:41

In this episode of While She's Away, I'm spilling all the tea on how much money you actually need to travel the world. 🤑✨ I'm breaking down all the different travel budgets, from backpacker life to a little more bougie. And I'm sharing my own experiences (plus real numbers) from my adventures through Southeast Asia, Europe, and South America.

 

 

I got you with the questions you need to ask yourself before planning your trip—like where you're going, when, how long, and what vibe you're after (budget queen, mid-range, or luxury). So tune in for tips on how to save coins on flights, stay, and eats, and let's make that travel budget actually work for you!

 

 

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What do you wanna hear on the pod?? Whether it's a guest you're dying to listen to or a topic you've been obsessed with lately, let me know! Drop your ideas here, and I'll make it happen ✨

 

Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads!

 

Travel Resources:

Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership!

Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership 

 

Resources to support Aseel and Palestine:

60. How to Stop Using Travel to Escape Your Life with Geleen Antonio10 Oct 202400:50:29

In this episode of While She's Away, I'm chatting with Geleen, who used to work in neuroscience and healthcare consulting but now lives her best life as a digital nomad. Geleen has this super cool way of looking at travel as a hero's journey, where it's all about really getting to know yourself, planning trips with intention, and finding ways to bring those new experiences back into your everyday life.

 

We dive into the struggles of using travel just to escape, share some personal stories about growth and figuring ourselves out, and talk about why being vulnerable and reflecting on your experiences matters so much. Geleen even shares some of her resources, like a solo travel workbook, and gives tips on how she helps others find deeper meaning through their adventures. It's a conversation that'll totally make you rethink how you see travel and maybe inspire you to connect with yourself on a deeper level while you explore the world!

 

Creator Higlight: Newsletter: The Art of Full Living

 

Connect with Geleen & I on Socials: 

 

What do you wanna hear on the pod?? Whether it's a guest you're dying to listen to or a topic you've been obsessed with lately, let me know! Drop your ideas here, and I'll make it happen ✨

 

Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads!

 

Travel Resources:

Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership!

Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership 

 

Resources to support Aseel and Palestine:

51. Making Freelance Podcast Management Work: Client Tips, Networking, and More07 Aug 202400:19:29

In this episode of While She's Away, I'm diving into freelancing as a digital nomad! I'm answering your questions about how to get started, manage clients across different time zones, and find time to improve your skills. I'm also sharing all about the importance of networking and how platforms like HoneyBook can make client management easy! Plus, I'll give you a sneak peek into my upcoming workshop designed to help aspiring freelancers make money while traveling!

 

Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," is for you, girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd!

 

Mentioned in the episode:

 

 

Connect with me on social media:

 

 

Travel Resources:

Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership!

Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership 

Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads!

 

 

Resources to support Aseel and Palestine:

50. From Nannying to My First Paid Client30 Jul 202400:20:43

In this episode of While She's Away, I'm sharing my personal journey from being a full-time nanny to landing my first paid client as a freelancer! I'll be opening up about my transformative shift into the digital nomad lifestyle, recounting the steps I took to develop new skills and finally secure my first podcast production client. Plus, I'll give you a sneak peek into an upcoming workshop designed to help you become a freelance podcast producer. Join me as I reflect on my milestones, share insights, and hopefully inspire you to chase your own digital nomad dreams.

 

 

Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and just want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," then this is for you girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd!

 

 

Connect with me on social media:

 

 

Travel Resources:

Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership!

Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership 

Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads!

 

 

Resources to support Aseel and Palestine:

 

49. Steps to Successfully Pivot Your Career to Remote Work with Sojourner White24 Jul 202400:52:31

In this episode of While She's Away, I chat Sojourner White about her journey from career confusion to traveling the world as a remote social worker! Sojourner shares how she switched to a remote social work role during the pandemic and the importance of always learning and being willing to fail.

 

Sojourner White is a remote social worker, award-winning travel journalist, and train travel queen. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin she has been a digital nomad, called Spain home as a study abroad student turned English teacher with the Fulbright Program, and spent a summer in Germany as an International Social Work graduate student intern. But now, through her platform Sojournies, she helps 9-5ers fulfill their career goals and bucket list dreams to bask in freedom and flexibility outside the office. Sojourner has been featured in Buzzfeed, PopSugar, The Matador Network, HuffPost, and Thrillist and written for Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Fodor's, Insider, Lonely Planet, Viator, and more.

 

We chat about juggling a 9-to-5 job with being a travel influencer, making the most of remote work, and dealing with cultural challenges abroad, especially as a black woman. Sojourner also honestly shares about her Fulbright experience in Northern Spain, the value of routines, and the peace she finds in train travel. Tune in to hear how Sojourner's curiosity has shaped her career and inspired others to go after their travel dreams!

 

Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," is for you, girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd!

 

Connect with me and Sojourner on social media:

 

 

Travel Resources:

Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership!

Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership 

Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads!

 

 

Resources to support Aseel and Palestine:

 

48. Navigating Overtourism: Insights from Erin Hynes on Responsible and Sustainable Travel16 Jul 202400:48:42

In this episode of the While She's Away Podcast, I'm chatting with Erin Hynes from the "Curious Tourism" podcast about overtourism and how to travel responsibly. Erin and I break down what overtourism is all about, its effects like pushing out locals and hurting the environment, and how social media trends play a part. Erin shares some great tips on traveling during the off-season, exploring hidden gems, and supporting local businesses. She also shares her journey from being a hardcore budget traveler to embracing more sustainable travel practices!

 

In this episode Erin and I talk about:

  • Discussing the impact of Airbnb and finding locally-owned accommodations.
  • The effects overtourism has on locals and the environment.
  • Why supporting local businesses is so important.
  • Erin shares travel tips on how to be a responsible tourist.
  • How gentrification and overtourism go hand in hand.

 

Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," is for you, girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd!

 

Resources to support Aseel and Palestine:

 

Connect with me and Erin on social media:

 

 

Travel Resources:

Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads!

Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership!

Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership 

Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!

47. Unruly Podcast: Rainbow Everything Everywhere All At Once With Charlie Sprinkman & Friends19 Jun 202400:57:07

Happy Pride Month!! 

This week I'm re-sharing an episode from the Unruly Podcast that features several different trans, non-binary, and queer humans:

 

Join us for a special episode where host Calen Otto takes listeners back in time — traversing backyard woodlands and river rapids — to retrace bare-footed memories from each of our guests, woven together by illuminating storytelling.

 

Charlie Sprinkman is featured on this episode among other trans, non-binary, and queer folks. This episode is an ode to the experiences of folks now in their mid 20's and 30's who grew up in rural spaces as queer children, found refuge in the outdoors, and have transmuted their unique experiences into the life-changing work that they do today.

 

Podcast guest list:

  • Charlie Sprinkman from Everywhere is Queer
  • Kaysn Kile from Rural Gone Rouge
  • Wesley Kile from By Wesley Photography
  • Rivers Wilder Green (musician)
  • Dianni Hall from While She's Away
  • Charlie Alexander from TNET
  • Sound clip including pattrice jones from VINE Sanctuary.

 

Episode Resources:

Podcast episode TRANScript

Everywhere is Queer

TNET

Rural Gone Rouge

By Wesley Photo

While She's Away Podcast

Rivers Wilder Green

Unruly Travel & Living Blog

 

Additional LGBTQIA episodes: 

How Quouch Makes Couch Surfing Safe for Queer Travelers

Life as a Lesbian Traveler

 

Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," is for you, girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd!

 

Travel Resources:

Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads!

Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership!

Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership 

Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!

46. How Quouch Makes Couch Surfing Safe for Queer Travelers with Nora Von Breitenbach21 May 202400:43:45

In this episode of While She's Away, I dive into the vibrant world of queer travel and community building. I sit down with Nora, the amazing founder of Quouch—a platform that makes sure queer people and women have safe and comfy places to stay while traveling. We chat about everything from her couch-surfing adventures in Berlin to the crucial steps she's taken to make travel safer for LGBTQIA+ folks. You'll get to hear all about the creation and impact of Quouch.

 

We also have a moving story from Aseel, a Palestinian woman who shares her experiences and struggles during the ongoing conflict in Palestine. Her powerful message underscores the need for global solidarity and understanding in tough times.

 

Join me as we explore these compelling stories, personal journeys, community empowerment, and tips for safe travel for queer folks in this enlightening episode of While She's Away.

 

Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," is for you, girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd!

 

In this episode Nora and I talk about:

  • Why Quouch is so important for queer travelers
  • Safety issues during travel for the queer community
  •  Importance of safety measures and understanding personal safety needs
  • Need for understanding and solidarity from cis men

 

 

Resources to support Aseel and Palestine:

 

 

Connect with me and Nora on social media:

 

 

Travel Resources:

Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads!

Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership!

Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership 

Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!

45. Digging into Intentional Travel in Costa Rica09 Apr 202400:21:52

In this week's episode, I'm taking you on a very personal journey as I unpack my recent experiences in Costa Rica. Over the past several months I've had some realizations that my constant movement has been a band-aid for deeper issues and a way to cope with life's stresses. Through this self-discovery, I delve into the idea of intentional travel and what it means to truly stay present, even when things get tough.

I'll be sharing the raw moments when travel no longer served as my escape and how it forced me to confront what I'd been avoiding. Join me as I reflect on why I've been running and how I aim to change my approach to exploring this beautiful world. Get ready to hear all about my highs and lows, the lessons learned, and how I'm striving to turn travel into a space for personal growth rather than an escape!

 

Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," is for you, girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd!

 

In this episode I vulnerably share...

  • Definition of coping mechanisms and their relevance to travel
  • My realization that travel acted as a coping mechanism
  • Looking back at my initial traveling years
  • How the intentions behind my travels has evolved over the years
  • Encouraging you to reflect on your travel intentions

 

Resources to support Palestine:

 

Connect with me on social media:

 

Travel Resources:

Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership!

Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership 

Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!

Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads!

 

44. Let's Reflect on 2023 Together03 Jan 202400:19:44

Hello beautiful people and welcome to 2024! 

wow...it's been a fucking year and if you're anything like me and struggling to reflect on everything that has happened in 2023 then this episode is for you! This is an open safe space for us to reflect together. 

 

In this episode I vulnerably share...

  • Why I was depressed in 2023 
  • How my first full year as a digital nomad went 
  • the 2023 goals I did and didn't complete 
  • things I want to call in for 2024

 

Come have a listen, do some reflecting yourself, and let's step into 2024 with some new energy my loves <3 

 

Resources to get informed about Palestine:

 

Connect with me on social media:

 

Travel Resources:

Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership!

Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership 

Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!

 

43: An Inside Look at Life in Occupied Palestine with Suzanne Yatim Aslam08 Nov 202300:58:56

As travelers, we have a responsibility to be aware, educate ourselves, and most importantly speak out against genocide.

 

Welcome to season 3 of the While She's Away Podcast. I wish I didn't have to begin this season talking about an active genocide that is happening to the Palestinian people in Gaza, but I must. Silence is complicity at this point. So I hope, as fellow travelers and global citizens, that you take the time and listen and learn from our guest this week, Suzanne. 

 

Suzanne Aslam is a former actress, activist, and Miss Arab USA turned writer. Suzanne helps young mothers dealing with postpartum depression. As an activist and Palestinian American, she spent time in Palestine working with a peacekeeping team and has a deep and personal understanding of the occupation.

 

In this episode, we talk about: 

  • The history of Palestine 
  • What is currently happening in Gaza 
  • Defining important words such as Zionism, settlers, apartheid, etc.
  • Suzanne's personal experience doing activism in the West Bank 
  • How her family has been personally impacted by the occupation 
  • What we can do to support Palestine 
  • Ways to educate ourselves and learn more 

 

Thank you for taking the time to listen and learn from Suzanne! If you found this episode at all helpful, please share it with a friend who wants to learn more about the struggles of the Palestinian people. 

 

Resources to get informed: 

 

Connect with Suzanne and I on social media:

 

Travel Resources:

Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership!

Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership 

Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!

 

Trailer: While She's Away Season 317 Oct 202300:01:12

Becoming a digital nomad, an inside look at the life of a flight attendant, building a business while traveling...did your ears perk up when I mentioned any of those? Well, if they did, season 3 of While She's Away Podcast is for you! 

 

I'm your host, Dianni Hall! I'm a solo budget backpacker, podcaster, and freelancer who has been nomadic for almost five years! I started my journey with a solo trip to India and haven't stopped since! I'm also a digital nomad aka a freelancer working in content creation and podcast production. I have done it ALL in the name of seeing as much of the world as possible and I'm here to share what I've learned with you!

 

Every week I interview women on their travel experience and expertise in order to help women live their best lives exploring the world! Some come join me on October 31st for the 1st episode of season 3 of the Pod! 

 

Connect with me on socials:

While She's Away Instagram

While She's Away Tiktok     

 

Travel Resources:

Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership!

Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership 

Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe! 

 

59. A Beginners Guide to Travel Hacking Lindsay Mukaddam03 Oct 202400:33:31

This week I'm replaying one of our MOST listened to episodes all about....travel hacking!! In this episode, I basically get taught a 101 class on credit cards, points and miles, and travel hacking. This is nowhere near my area of expertise so I'm super excited to have this week's guest, Lindsay Mukaddam, sharing everything she knows!

 

Lindsay is a travel blogger and content creator based in Austin, TX focusing on solo travel for women. She encourages and educates women on how to discover their strength and independence through exploring the world. Lindsay hosts group trips around the world for members of the OGW community.  

 

In this episode, we chat about:

  • How Lindsay got started in travel hacking
  • How to find your first travel credit card 
  • How to get the best redemption
  • What is a shopping portal and how to use it 
  • How to get perks even if you don't have great credit
  • Perks of using your credit card over your debt card
  • Misconceptions around travel hacking

 

Connect with Lindsay & I on Socials: 

 

What do you wanna hear on the pod?? Whether it's a guest you're dying to listen to or a topic you've been obsessed with lately, let me know! Drop your ideas here, and I'll make it happen ✨

 

Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads!

 

Travel Resources:

Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership!

Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership 

 

Resources to support Aseel and Palestine:

 

42. Behind the Silk: Learning to Trust Yourself13 Sep 202300:55:55
Today we are dealing with the limiting beliefs that come about when we are pursuing our careers and dreams and how to not compare to others. Our guest today is full-time traveller and digital nomad Dianni Hall who is from the While She's Away podcast. Dianni started her own podcast management business from scratch and has to remind herself daily to trust herself and the process, along with looking back at how far she has come.    On this episode we cover:  • Dianni quitting her degree to travel full-time and start her own business • Long distance relationships  • Learning to fail and get up again as an entrepreneur  • Imposter Syndrome and knowing your worth • Comparing your life to social media  • How to create more self-discipline and work/life balance      Follow Dianni: Instagram: @whileshesawaypod TikTok: @whileshesaway Podcast: While She's Away   Behind the Silk Socials:    Behind the Silk Instagram    Behind the Silk Podcast    Shop Silkenn Skincare
41: Season 2 Finale: How Do You Know When It's Time to Slow Down?30 Jun 202300:19:21

It's been almost a month but ya girl is back with another episode...well actually the final episode of season 2! I don't know how a whole month of not posting an episode got away from me, but I've learned and reflected on a few things regarding this podcast and life in general. This little solo episode shares some of my recent thoughts and feelings about this podcast, traveling, and just life. So this is basically a public brain dump if you will. I still hope you find some resonance in it <3

In this episode, I chat about: 

  • Why I've been away from the podcast for so long
  • How I'm going to be stepping away even moreee
  • How I got my phone stolen in Brazil 
  • What my travels have looked like over the past 3 months 
  • My goals for the rest of the year 
  • Potentially staying still more??? 

Connect with Me on Socials:

While She's Away Instagram

While She's Away Tiktok

Travel Resources:

$10 OFF Worldpackers Membership

Get up to 40% OFF Hostels All Over Europe

25% OFF TrustedHouseSitters Membership

Thank you to our sponsor: OZZI Travel Safety OZZI is the best app for solo travel before and during a trip. I have found safer places to stay and saved hours of time researching with just a few taps. I highly recommend an OZZI Travel Safety Membership for your next trip! Right now, you can get 20% off your OZZI Travel PRO membership when you use WSAPOD on their website. Use this link with the code WSAPOD for 20% OFF your Ozzi Travel Pro Membership. Here's a link with instructions on how to redeem the discount: HERE

40: How Greether Helps You Explore The World Like a Local with Vanessa Karel31 May 202300:39:11

Welcome to episode 40 of the While She's Away Podcast! So insane to me that I've created 40 episodes of this podcast! 

And to celebrate 40 episodes, we have an amazing guest interview with Vanessa Karel, the founder of Greether! 

Vanessa Karel, is a second-time Founder, Serial Entrepreneur, Storyteller, and Creative Producer. She was recently named as one of the 100 rising Latinx Startup founders to watch through her work founding Greether; a travel startup that helps women travel safer. Vanessa is also currently leading Girls in Tech, San Francisco as their Manager Director. In 2020, she finally realized what had been lacking throughout her solo journeys, while traveling alone being stranded in Morocco in the middle of the pandemic. Which led to her founding a safety platform for female travelers around the world named Greether.

In this episode, we chat about:

  • Vanessa's first solo trip experience to Iceland 
  • How being stranded in Morocco lead her to create GreetHer 
  • What is Greether
  • Why Greether is different from other travel tour platforms 
  • How Greether supports local women's economy 
  • Some safety tips for solo female travelers 

Connect with Vanessa & I on Socials:

While She's Away Instagram

While She's Away Tiktok

Greether Website

Greether Instagram

Greether Linkedin

 

Travel Resources:

$10 OFF Worldpackers Membership

Get up to 40% OFF Hostels All Over Europe

25% OFF TrustedHouseSitters Membership

 

Thank you to our sponsor: OZZI Travel Safety OZZI is the best app for solo travel before and during a trip. I have found safer places to stay and saved hours of time researching with just a few taps. I highly recommend an OZZI Travel Safety Membership for your next trip! Right now, you can get 20% off your OZZI Travel PRO membership when you use WSAPOD on their website. Use this link with the code WSAPOD for 20% OFF your Ozzi Travel Pro Membership. Here's a link with instructions on how to redeem the discount: HERE

39: How to Start Travel Hacking with Lindsay Mukaddam03 May 202300:38:13

Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! In this episode, I basically get taught a 101 class on credit cards, points and miles, and travel hacking. This is nowhere near my area of expertise so I'm super excited to have this week's guest, Lindsay Mukaddam, sharing everything she knows!

Lindsay is a travel blogger and content creator based in Austin, TX focusing on solo travel for women. She encourages and educates women on how to discover their strength and independence through exploring the world. Lindsay hosts group trips around the world for members of the OGW community.  

In this episode, we chat about:

  • How Lindsay got started in travel hacking
  • How to find your first travel credit card 
  • How to get the best redemption
  • What is a shopping portal and how to use it 
  • How to get perks even if you don't have great credit
  • Perks of using your credit card over your debt card
  • Misconceptions around travel hacking
Connect with Lindsay & I on Socials: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok One Girl Wandering Instagram One Girl Wandering Tiktok  One Girl Wandering Pinterest One Girl Wandering Website   Travel Resources: $10 OFF Worldpackers Membership   Get up to 40% OFF Hostels All Over Europe   25% OFF TrustedHouseSitters Membership   Thank you to our sponsor: OZZI Travel Safety OZZI is the best app for solo travel before and during a trip. I have found safer places to stay and saved hours of time researching with just a few taps. I highly recommend an OZZI Travel Safety Membership for your next trip! Right now, you can get 20% off your OZZI Travel PRO membership when you use WSAPOD on their website. Use this link with the code WSAPOD for 20% OFF your Ozzi Travel Pro Membership. Here's a link with instructions on how to redeem the discount: HERE

 

38 - How and Why to do a Masters Abroad with Flavia Cornejo25 Apr 202300:50:52

Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast!

On this week's episode, I got to have a very resonating conversation with Flavia Cornejo! 

A first-generation Peruvian American, Flavia is a travel blogger, digital creator, and Founder of Latina Traveler. As a full-time traveler, Flavia has visited over 35 countries and lived in 5 to date. Flavia's interest in the travel industry led her to pursue two master's degrees in the field: Tourism and Travel Journalism. In addition, Flavia is the Founder of Latina Traveler, a platform created to inspire Women of Color to travel solo but safely and with confidence. Flavia is a freelance journalist with bylines in Hermosaz USA and Fodor's Travel. As a public speaker, Flavia has spoken at the Latino Travel Fest about her solo travels as a Latina. She's currently based in Budapest but has lived in New York, Lima, Buenos Aires, Paris, and Barcelona. She loves connecting with her audience, so say Hola whether online or IRL!

In this episode, we chat about:

  • Growing up a first-generation American 
  • Spending summers in Peru with her family
  • Stepping into your confidence and taking up space
  • The application process for a master's program in Spain
  • How to legalize your documents
  • The process of moving to Spain
  • Rent costs in Barcelona
  • Adjusting to life in Barcelona
  • Cultural differences between Spain and the United States
  • Advice for those wanting to do a master's abroad 

Connect with Flavia & I on Socials: 

Travel Resources: 

Thank you to our sponsor: OZZI Travel Safety OZZI is the best app for solo travel before and during a trip. I have found safer places to stay and saved hours of time researching with just a few taps. I highly recommend an OZZI Travel Safety Membership for your next trip! Right now, you can get 20% off your OZZI Travel PRO membership when you use WSAPOD on their website. Use this link with the code WSAPOD for 20% OFF your Ozzi Travel Pro Membership. Here's a link with instructions on how to redeem the discount: Click Here

 

37 - Plus-Size Travel Tips with Alexis Dean18 Apr 202300:55:40

I've been MIA for a few weeks I know but with a good excuse! I've been settling into hostel life again, balancing freelance work, hostel work, and enjoying Mexico City. So needless to say, I needed a little break from the podcast, but alas we are back! 

Welcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! I had the joy, honor, and privilege of getting to interview Alexis Dean for this episode. 

If you don't know Alexis, she is a  plus-size traveler, who is taking her life on the road! She's worked in hospitality/tourism for 10 years, living in Alaska for a big part of that time, and is now living the digital nomad life in the midst of a 12-month adventure around the world. 3 years ago she started her blog Have Curves Will Travel with the goal to demystify travel as a woman and bring representation to the plus-size travel community. Now she is a trip leader for a boutique women's travel company and has been working on venturing into content creation full-time! 

In this episode, we chat about:

  • How Alexis started in hospitality in Alaska 
  • What it means to be an ask person 
  • Her experience working in hospitality in Alaska 
  • Alexis representing plus-size travelers 
  • Navigating being a plus-size traveler 
  • Alexis's trip around the world 
  • Prepping for a long-term trip 
  • Packing tips for  plus-sized travelers
  • Being a more flexible traveler 

Connect with Alexis and I on socials: 

Travel Resources: 

  • 25% OFF TrustedHouseSitters Membership
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36 - Life as a Lesbian Traveler with Allyssa Leaton21 Mar 202300:46:41

Hi darlings! Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! 

On this weeks episode we are talking about what it means to be a queer traveler. I haven't shared much about my sexuality on this podcast, but I identify as bisexual (or possbily pansexual- still figuring that out), but I thought it was really important to release an episode about what being a queer traveler can be like because representation matters! 

I will say I am fully aware that Allyssa's experience as a lesbian traveler is not all-encompassing of what every LGBTQ+ person will experience on their travelers. 

I had a lovely conversation with Allyssa Leaton! Allyssa is a fellow solo traveling girlie in her 20's. She's currently venturing her way through Latin America. Allyssa is a proud member of the (L)GBTQ+ community and is eager to share her experiences about traveling as a queer woman with you! A goal of hers is to create and share content including things such as what countries are the safest and most accepting for LGBTQ+ travelers, what dating and affection is like as a queer traveler in foreign countries, and overall bringing representation to the heteronormative travel lifestyle.

In this episode you will hear...

  • How you to find lgbt+ community while traveling 
  • Queer friendly areas of San Juan, Puerto Rico 
  • Alyssas experience as a queer traveler 
  • What is the lesbian masterdoc ??
  • Safety tips for LGBTQ+ travelers 
  • Tips for finding queer inclusive hostels
  • Queer friendly countries Allyssa has visited 

Connect with Allyssa & I...

LGBTQ+ Resources Mentioned: https://www.equaldex.com/

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35 - Women's Travel Fest Recap & Happy International Women's Day08 Mar 202300:17:12

Happy International Women's Day to ALL of my lovely and beautiful women who listen to this podcast!

I thought today would be the perfect day to release a Women's Travel Fest Recap since we are celebrating women today! 

In this episode I talk about...

  • What is Women's Travel Fest
  • Some of my favorite speakers and talks 
  • Being a volunteer at Women's Travel Fest 
  • My favorite part of the conference
  •  What I learned and gained from attending 
  • Why YOU should attend too 
  • And moreeee 

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34 - Volunteering Around the World with Alessandra Scala01 Mar 202301:03:20

Hey There and Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! 

In this episode I got to chat with Alessandra all about her experiences volunteering around the world. She shares the good, the bad, and the ugly after having done over 12 volunteer opportunities over the past 3 years! Check out this episode if you want to learn how you can volunteer around the world as well! 

In this episode we chat about...

  • Her paragliding fiaso in Spain  
  • How one gap year turned into 3 years 
  • The value in taking a gap year 
  • How she discovered volunteering 
  • Pros and cons of volunteering 
  • Finding volunteer opportunities that are right for you 
  • How to send the perfect first message
  • What backup plans to have in place just in case 
  • Her negative volunteer experience and how she handled it 

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Introducing: The Culture Cult Travel Show22 Feb 202300:35:45

Hey All! This week I'm doing a little pod swap with one another awesome travel podcast called The Culture Cult Travel Show! Marie Walker is the host of the podcast and that name might sound familiar because I had Marie on While She's Away Episode 32! 

The Culture Cult Show: 

 Travel Story: Bad Breakups but Good Times

Today's travel stories features a ratchet spring break cruise trip together and we end on a fan travel story of a girl who had to flee the country after a heartbreak.

We also throw in discussions on relationship talk, Zoom ghosts, aggressive seals in South America, and how it's all of our duty to continue our families' heritages and stories.

Check out the link below to see how these seals in South America are no joke!

https://youtu.be/AJrTO76A4sk

Find more about show notes, sources and travel tips from this episode on our instagram: @culturecultshow

Send in your travel stories, corrections or comments to culturecultshow@gmail.com

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58. Why You Should Go Vegan If You Love Travel with Calen Otto26 Sep 202400:59:07

In today's episode, we've got the amazing Calen Otto back with us to dive into the super cool world of vegan travel. Calen, a queer, anti-speciesist travel blogger and author of The Art of Unruly Travel on a Budget, is here to share their experiences and give us some really practical tips on how to keep up with a vegan lifestyle while traveling and exploring different cultures.

 

We'll be talking about how cultural practices and ethics can sometimes collide, the role of plant-based foods in different places, and how to explain your dietary choices without making it awkward. Calen's stories—from wild adventures in Ecuador to finding surprising vegan eats in meat-heavy countries like Colombia—show how important it is to stay true to your values, even when you're stepping into totally new environments.

 

So, grab your headphones and get comfy because we're about to have an enlightening convo that shows you don't have to give up your ethics to explore the world!

 

What do you wanna hear on the pod?? Whether it's a guest you're dying to listen to or a topic you've been obsessed with lately, let me know! Drop your ideas here, and I'll make it happen ✨

 

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33 - Life in Ukraine During the War with Yasya Topikha07 Feb 202300:50:15

Welcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This week I got to have a thoughtful and enlightening conversation with Yaysa about her experience living in Kyiv, Ukraine during the war. 

Yasya is a Ukrainian student from Kyiv, who was in Ukraine the entire time from the start of the full-scale invasion until November, living, working and studying in conditions of air raids and lack of electricity. And ready to tell about life in the city during the war. I met Yasya when I was in Berlin, Germany. We had alot of meaningful and difficult conversations about her life during the war and I knew I needed to have her on the podcast. 

What we talk about in this episode...

  • What life looked like in Kyiv before the big invasion 
  • The struggles Yasya and her family experienced living through the war 
  • How it effected her mental health 
  • How Kyiv changed during the war 
  • How Ukrainians have held onto their joy and sense of humor

I hope this conversation gives you some perspective on what continues to go on in Ukraine. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to leave a rating and review it or share it with a friend!

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32 - A Behind the Scenes Look at Creating a Digital Nomad Life with Marie Walker31 Jan 202300:38:41

Welcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This week I got to chat with Marie all about her journey to becoming a digital nomad. 

Marie is the host of the Culture Cult Travel Show, a comedy podcast sharing untold stories from 197 countries! Marie is on a mission to create more travel and freedom in her life, by starting her own freelance business as a podcast editor. 

In this episode, we talk about...

  • Some of the challenges Marie is facing around creating her dream life
  • Limiting beliefs around creating a life as a digital nomad 
  • What impact your friends and family have on your mindset 
  • Being patient with yourself through the journey 
  • Deciding to take action instead of just dreaming 

Thank you for supporting and listening to the podcast! If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to leave a rating and review it or share it with a friend! 

Connect with Marie and I 

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Right now, you can get 20% off your OZZI Travel PRO membership when you use WSAPOD on their website. Use this link with the code WSAPOD for 20% OFF your Ozzi Travel Pro Membership. Here's a link with instructions on how to redeem the discount: https://ozzi.app/redeem-a-promo-code-on-our-web-store/ 

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31 - Finding Balance Between Running a Business and Travel with Chelsea Riffe17 Jan 202300:53:30

Welcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This week I got to chat with Chelsea about what it's like to run a business while traveling full-time.

Chelsea Riffe is a Mindset and Podcast Coach, helping creatives, coaches, and entrepreneurs launch, grow and monetize their podcasts. She hosts the top-rated podcast "In My Non-Expert Opinion", covering the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, the fun, and chaos of travel, internet culture, and the remote working lifestyle. 

In this episode, we talked about…

  • What is Remote Year and how it works 
  • Chelsea's experience with Remote Year
  • How setting boundaries in your business makes your business BETTER
  • Actionable tips for how to find a balance between work and travel 
  • What running your own business is like while traveling 
  • Prioritizing your needs and values while running a business 

Thank you for supporting and listening to the podcast! If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to leave a rating or review AND share it with a friend! 

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Bonus Ep 30 - How to Manage Coming Home After Long Term Travel10 Jan 202300:24:13

Hello loves and Welcome to a lil bonus episode of the While She's Away Podcast! 

Since arriving back in the states almost 3 weeks ago (time is flying- it's insane) I've been wanting to record a little episode sharing some ways that I cope with being here. I also mention in the episode that if anything I say resonates with you and you don't have someone in your life to talk about this struggle with then my DM's are always open and I'm always ready to give a virtual hug! 

In this episode I dive into: 

  • Two main reasons why coming home can be challenging 
  • My personal difficulties with coming back to my hometown 
  • Helpful ways to cope with the challenges of being home 
  • Why the states isn't a place I like to be 

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29 - Behind the Scenes of Being a Travel Content Creator with Kasey Dellapenna03 Jan 202300:47:10

Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! 

This week I had a chat with Kasey Dellapenna! 

Kasey is a 28-year-old digital nomad from the US. She's been budget traveling around the world for over 8 years. She shows people how to travel around the world for longer and cheaper! Kasey works in social media as a creator and a consultant and she recently set up a home base in Guatemala! 

In this episode, we talk about...

  • Her journey from working in corporate America to becoming a full digital nomad 
  • How she secured a part-time social media position by using her personal TikTok as a portfolio 
  • Advice on starting as a content creator 
  • Difference between being a creator vs a consumer 
  • Realities of being a content creator 
  • Working with Brands 
  • The difference between sales and marketing as a content creator 
  • Her move to Guatemala 
  • What having a home base is like after traveling full time 
  • Details on what moving to a new country looks like

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28 - 1 Year of While She's Away Q&A Episode30 Dec 202200:18:49

Welcome to a little bonus episode of While She's Away to Celebrate 1 Year of the Podcast! 

Just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to anyone and everyone who has listened to and supported this podcast this past year. I appreciate all of you! 

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27 - Landing a Remote Job with Andrea Valeria27 Dec 202200:55:34

Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! 

This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Andrea Valeria! Andrea is a remote work specialist, meaning she helps people land remote jobs. She does that through her educational/entertainment content on social media & her course 'Land Your First Remote Job.' She started working remotely back in 2015 & creating content around the remote work lifestyle since then when she was a full digital nomad — working while traveling & moving to different cities. Andrea is originally from Panama & is now based out of México City.

In this episode, we talk about...

  • How to change the job you already have into a remote position
  • Andreas' journey from a news reporter to a fully self-employed business owner 
  • Best practices for transitioning into remote work 
  • Tips for landing your first remote job 
  • How finding a remote job is like dating 
  • What NOT to do when searching for remote jobs 
  • How to take the skills you already have and make them remote 
  • Creating different income streams

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26 - Living The Digital Nomad Life as a Freelancer with Michelle Checchi12 Dec 202200:53:37
Welcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast babe!    I've been having some trouble staying consistent with posting episodes as you can see from my sporadic releasing of episodes, but in exactly one week I will be back in New Jersey and will be able to fully focus on getting episodes out to you on time!    I also want to mention that the first-ever episode of While She's Away Podcast was released on December 30th, 2021 which means this month the podcast will be officially one year old! It's really exciting to see how the podcast has grown and progressed in that one year! I would love to celebrate the first anniversary by doing a question-answering episode! So I would love for you to send me any questions you possibly have about me, my love life, my favorite color, travel, solo travel, and my craziest travel story, nothing is off limits! If you want to hear your question answered by me on the podcast then you can send your questions to me by December 27th via While She's Away Instagram or to my email whileshesawaypodcast@gmail.com Looking forward to hearing from you!    This week's guest is the lovely Michelle Checchi! Michelle used to work in New York at a TV station. Even though she enjoyed her career, she always had travel on her mind. She spent a year saving money and doing anything she could to add to her travel fund from getting a second job to moving apartments! Now several years later Michelle lives in Tel Aviv as a full-time self-employed freelance writer and video producer.    In this episode, we talk about...
  • Michelle finding herself in India, low on money, and deciding to kickstart her freelance career 
  • She walks us through the beginning of her freelance journey 
  • Advice on how to start as a freelancer 
  • What to do if you follow all the steps and still don't have clients 
  • The unsexy side of freelance (taxes, business accounts, etc.)
  • Not allowing what others think to stop you 
  • Handling imposter syndrome 
  • Overcoming fear around finances

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25 - How to Successfully Take a Career Break to Travel with Cali O'Connor23 Nov 202200:47:29
Hi Queen and Welcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast!   In this episode, I had a super enjoyable and informative chat with Cali O'Connor! Cali is a Career Break Coach who helps professionals break free of burnout by creating intentional career breaks filled with adventure and purpose through her courses and membership program. She is a former chemical and biomolecular engineer who left the hustle and grind of the oil & gas industry for her own 2.5-year career break spent traveling around the world. She successfully transitioned back into the corporate world, landing numerous interviews and 3 job offers, ultimately changing industries completely. Later she embarked on a second career break which culminated in the birth of her business. As an expert career break coach, she knows what it takes to design and execute a purposeful, fulfilling career break that will change your life forever.   In this episode, we talk about...
  • Cali's experience with burnout which lead to her taking several career breaks 
  • What a career break is
  • How to prepare for a career break 
  • How to work through fears around taking a career break
  • Preparing your finances for a career break 
  • Also the dogs we were both dog-sitting decided to add in as well lol
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24 - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs Around Becoming a Digital Nomad with Julia Masselos15 Nov 202200:55:08

AHHH HELLO and Welcome to Season 2 of the While She's Away Podcast! 

  In this first episode of Season 2, I had the honor of chatting with Julia Masselos! Julia's been dreaming of a nomad life since she was 16. Now, 10 years later, she's been on the road for over 3 years and has no intention of stopping anytime soon. She prefers alternative travel, that lets you get under the skin of a place and rely on the kindness of strangers, like hitchhiking, camping, and Couchsurfing.   In this episode, we talk about... - Her personal journey to becoming a digital nomad  - The fears and limiting beliefs she overcame to get there and her advice on how you can as well  - Learning to trust yourself on your journey  - Some of her wild travel experiences  - and more like always!    I decided to kick off Season 2 with 6 part series on Digital Nomad life! Because this is something am currently navigating, I know it would also be helpful for others!   Episode 1: Limiting Beliefs around becoming a digital nomad  Episode 2: Career Breaks  Episode 3: Finding a remote job  Episode 4: Freelance Work  Episode 5: Running your own business while traveling  Episode 6: Working as a content creator    I hope at least one of these topics interests you and that you find it useful!    Connect with Julia & I on social:  While She's Away Podcast IG  While She's Away Podcast TikTok  Julia's IG  Julia's TikTok  Julia's Podcast    Get 25% off your TrustedHousesitter Membership!  Get $10 off your Worldpackers Membership!  Hostelpass Membership!
57. 4 Lesser-Known Platforms to Find Freelance Clients Beyond Upwork & Fiverr18 Sep 202400:10:05

Upwork and Fiverr can be great starting points for new freelancers, but they're often OVERRUN with people all bidding for the same jobs. It can leave you feeling frustrated and stuck, wondering why you're not making progress. But don't worry! In this episode, I'm sharing four alternative platforms you can start using today to find freelance clients—no need to pay for bids on Upwork!

 

Where to Find Freelance Clients: 

  1. TheHiveIndex.com
  2. Harlow 
  3. Freelance Opportunities 
  4. PodJobs.Net 

Bonus Platform (bc ily): Ilovecreatives.com

 

If you find a freelance client using any of these platforms please send me a DM on Instagram @whileshesawaypod and I'd love to shout you out on the podcast!

 

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Bonus Episode 23 - Being Transparent About the Hard Parts of Long Term Travel12 Sep 202200:27:21

Hello Loves! Welcome back to another bonus episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This is a little solo episode where I talk about some things that have been challenging for me during my current travels through Europe. Long term travel definitely comes with its difficulties, but there are ways to help and in this episode I share how! 

I talk about...

- Travel burnout- how its affectings me and how I handle it 

- Lonliness and learning how to be alone 

- Lessons I'm learning during my current travels 

And more of course! 

I mention too in the episode that season 2 of the podcast will be released on November 15th! So excited to share some of the interviews and things I've been working on! 

If you want to get in touch with me on socials: 

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Bonus Ep 22 - Everything You Need to Know to Housesit Successfully Around the World with Daniella Pashuk06 Aug 202200:53:06

Hello and Welcome to a Bonus Episode of the While She's Away Podcast! I am currently on a season break, but just couldn't stay away from recording! 

If you've been missing your weekly dose of While She's Away Podcast, don't worry because I will be back releasing episodes for season two starting in October! 

In this episode I got to have a fun and imformative conversation with Daniella Pashuk. Daniella is a Canadian digital nomad traveling the world on a budget and sharing her tips along the way! Her favorite topics to talk about are budget travel and house sitting, as well as European travel destinations and traveling as a plus size solo female. Daniella is a professional house sitter who has been housesitting for the past several years! She has secured some really interesting experiences through housesitting, which she shares in this episode. 

In this episode we talk about...

- What is house sitting and how does it work

- How to create an appealing profile and what to include in your profile 

- Sending a great first message 

- What the house sitting process is actually like 

- How Daniella became a house sitter and all her experience 

- and always more ;) 

Connect with Daniella & I on social: 

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21 - Wanderess: A Feminist Guide to Travel with Nikki Vargas14 Jun 202201:07:45

Welcome to the last episode of the first season of While She's Away! 

Don't Worry! I'm going to sprinkle in bonus episode or two over the summer during my travels. I'll be back full swing with season 2 in September! 

This week I had an incredible conversation with Nikki Vargas! Originally from Colombia, Nikki is a travel editor, published author, and writer now living in New York City. Her first book, Wanderess, is an exhaustive women's travel resource combining the wisdom, expertise, and experience of leading women in the travel industry and was published in Feburary 2022. Nikki is currently writing her second book, a personal travel memoir. 

Currently, Nikki is an editor for Fodor's Travel. She also is the Found Editor of Unearth Women, a women's travel publication she founded back in 2018. Unearth Women's mission is to show travelers how to support women worldwide, while also sharing women's stories. Her work with Unearth Women has appeared in The New York Times, Good Morning America, CNN, Vogue Spain, and The Washington Post. 

In this episode we chat about... 

- Nikki's first solo travel experience in Colombia 

- What inspired her to create Unearth Women 

- Her mission to amplify women around the world through Unearth Women and Wanderess 

- Her experience writing Wanderess 

- Why Wanderess stands out from other guidebooks out there 

- and like always, a ton more! 

 

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20- Extreme Budget Travel with Calen Otto07 Jun 202200:52:34
Welcome to another episode of While She's Away! 

This week I got to have a lovely conversation with the beautiful Calen Otto from the Unruly Travel podcast and blog! Calen is a queer vegan travel blogger who explores the world on a small budget and teaches others how to do the same! Their blog consists of a collection of posts, videos, articles, photos and a podcast that allows them to tell travel stories, budget travel tips, discuss travel ethics, and more. 

In 2021 they published "The Art of Unruly Travel on a Budget" to show others that they may be able to set off on an adventure with less resources than what one may typically think is needed. 

In this episode we get into...

- Calens bike trip across the USA with nothing but some cliff bars and and a $200 gift card 

- Setting your intentions before hitting the road and knowing that budget travel does mean work is involved 

- Gaining confidence in your budget travel skills and experience 

- How to manage anxiety and depression while traveling 

- Trusting your intuition 

- Safety as a women when budget traveling 

- Calens experience as a life model 

and a ton more! 

If budget travel is something you've been interested in than this episode is for you! And share it with a friend who wants to travel on a budget! 

Connect with Calen & I on social: 

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Unruly Travel Podcast

Calen Youtube

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19 - Everything You Need to Know About Dating & Romance While Traveling with Cassy Martinez31 May 202200:54:19

Hi there ladies! Welcome back to another episode of While She's Away! 

This week I had such an enjoyable conversation with Cassy Martinez from the Globethotter Podcast all about love! Cassy is a podcast host, travel-focused content creator and digital nomad. If you want to hear all about all things romance and dating during your travels than she is your girl!

In this episode we chat about...

- Tips for using dating apps while traveling 

- Her first solo experience in Barcelona and how finding romance changed her whole experience 

- Advice on dating abroad for the first time 

- The importance of communication 

- Red flags to look out for when dating and how to keep yourself safe 

- and of course her own juicy romance stories! 

This episode is a great to listen to before heading out there looking for a fling on your travels this summer! 

Connect with Cassy & I on social: 

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18 - A Behind The Scenes Look At Travel Blogging with Hanna Ashcraft24 May 202201:02:16

Hello Babes and Welcome back to another episode!

This week I had the privilege of chatting with Hanna Ashcraft from the Moderately Adventurous blog. Hanna is an adventure travel blogger based in Santa Barbara, California. Her travel blog, Moderately Adventurous, encourages women to try adventurous travel by carefully detailing out activities locally and abroad! In every aspect of her Moderately Adventurous brand, Hanna has an educational, yet relatable focus to help women feel prepared and excited to try out adventurous travel. 

In this episode we get into...

- Overcoming perfectionism 

- What it's like to "wear all of the hats" as a creative 

- Social media as a marketing tool 

- The value of just starting before you feel ready 

- Why having a strong passion for what you do is vital 

- and as always so much more! 

This episode is valuable for anyone who has ever wanted to start a creative endeavor, but felt unsure, scared, or nervous. This episode is for you and this your sign to go for it! 

Connect with Hanna and I on social: 

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17 - How This Latina Created a Life of Travel with Bianca Alba16 May 202200:53:42
Happy Monday Lovess! Hope you are having a beautiful start to your week and I'm grateful to be able to bring a little women empowerment and travel into your ears this week! 

This week I got to talk with Bianca Alba from This Latina Travels Podcast! Bianca is a First Generation American from Boliva and because I am second generation we relate alot! We have a deep discussion into our shared experience as Latina travelers.

In this episode we dive into... 

- How Bianca recently became debt free and tips for how you can work toward becoming debt free!

- Her experience growing up and how travel was not a part of her childhood

- How Bianca found healing from heartbreak through travel 

- Providing that experience of travel for her family 

and of course much much more! 

Thank you for coming back to this podcast every week and I appreciate every single listen! If you enjoyed this conversation with Bianca, share this episode with a friend. 

If you want to connect with me or Bianca on socials: 

This Latina Travels Instagram

This Latina Travels Podcast

While She's Away Instagram

16 - Challenging the Biggest Fears Around Solo Female Travel with Lu Colmenares09 May 202200:44:50
Hello loves and Welcome Back! I'm happy to be posting an episode this week since I took last week off. This week I got to chat with Lu Colmenares from the Solo Female Traveler Podcast! Obviously because Lu hosts a podcast all about sharing empowering stories of different women on their solo travels, we had to talk about all things solo female travel! 

In this episode we talk about... 

- Lu's experience moving to the USA as an au pair 

- How her solo travel journey began 

- Her best tips for aspiring solo female travelers 

- The importance of learning to listen to your intuition 

- Safety as a solo female traveler 

and of course much more! 

This episode is perfect for anyone who has wanted to take that first solo trip, but has felt nervous for various reasons. We address all of those reasons in this episode and share our experiences with those same fears. 

If you find this episode helpful, I would love if you shared with a women in your life who wants to start solo traveling! Thank you for listening 

If you want to connect with me or Lu on socials: 

The Solo Female Traveler Podcast Instagram

The Solo Female Traveler Podcast on Spotify

While She's Away Podcast Instagram

 

15 - All Things Money and Travel with Tiara Abu26 Apr 202200:59:58

Hello Ladies and Welcome Back to another episode!! This week I got to chat with Tiara Abu, the CEO and Founder of She Can Work school for Women! She focuses on teaching women how to make more, save more and invest more money! In this conversation, Tiara shares all her advice and expertise on money and money mindset especially when it comes to travel. 

In this episode we talk about.... 

- MONEYYY

- the importance of money mindset 

- how to become aware of your money mindset and change it 

- not allowing student loans or debt to stop you from traveling 

- how to spend more wisely while traveling 

and sooo much more! This is a must listen if you ever felt that travel was too expensive or out of your reach. If you find this episode helpful, it would mean the world to me if you left a rate or review or took a screenshot and posted it on IG! 

If you want to connect with me or Tiara on socials: 

She Can Work Instagram

She Can Work Website

While She's Away Instagram

 

14 - Quitting Her Job to Travel Full Time with Emily Cooper18 Apr 202200:39:40

Welcome back to another episode! This week I got to chat with Emily Cooper, an epidemiologist turned content creator. In this conversation, Emily shares all about her story from her very first solo trip to taking the leap to leave her job! 

In this episode we chat about... 

- How Emilys first solo trip didn't meet her expectations and how thats a good thing 

- How to travel more even while working a full time job 

- Emilys decision to quit her job to travel full time 

- Overcoming fears when taking the leap 

and so much moree! If you enjoy this episode or have enjoyed any others It would mean the world to me if you left a review or even simply subscribed! 

If you want to interact with me or Emily on socials: 

Emilys Instagram

Emilys Website

While She's Away Instagram

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56. How to Build a Thriving Online Business with Strategic Marketing and Boundaries with Nienke Nina11 Sep 202400:50:28

In this episode of the While She's Away podcast, I'm sitting down with the amazing Nienke Nina to dive into the ins and outs of freelancing, online business, and digital nomad life. Nienke Nina talks about her journey and why LinkedIn, setting boundaries, and having a solid support system have been key to her business success.

 

We chat about how to engage with clients effectively, from setting clear contracts to doing regular reviews. She also shares some of her marketing tips, the power of authenticity, and what it takes to build a sustainable freelance business. I also touch on the importance of community, share some personal travel experiences, and give a shout-out to tools like SafetyWing for affordable travel insurance. Tune in for some actionable advice on setting boundaries and finding balance while chasing freedom and flexibility in freelancing!

 

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13 - Everything to Know About Digital Nomad Life with Hayley Crone10 Apr 202200:36:34
This week I get to chat with Hayley Crone, a freelancer, entrepreneur and digital nomad! Hayley shares her story and tells all about her mission to create a location independent life! She went from drop shipping, to online english teaching to freelancing. All of that leading her to where she is now building her own business around helping others build the remote work life of their dreams!  In this episode we chat about...

-  How to get started as a digital nomad even if you feel like you have no transferable skills 

- 4 main ways to become a digital nomad 

- The importance of believing in yourself during this journey 

- Pros and cons of nomad life and much more!

If you want to connect with Me or Hayley...

While She's Away Instagram

Hayleys Instagram

Hayleys Website

12 -Trekking Kilimanjaro with Habiba Kelfi01 Apr 202200:45:08

Today we are talking with Habiba Kelfi! Habiba is an adventure traveler who loves hiking, trekking, and anything that will push her comfort zone. 

In this episode we talk about...

- Habibas personal experience trekking Kilimanjaro 

- How to prepare and things before for the Kilimanjaro trek 

- Tips at getting started as a hiker for beginners 

and much more! 

If you enjoy this episode don't forget to rate, review and subscribe! 

Resources: 

Habibas Instagram

Habibas Youtube

While She's Away Podcast Instagram

11- The Truth About Moving Countries to be With Your Significant Other with Deanna Figurito22 Mar 202200:47:00
Today, we are talking to Deanna Figurito!  Deanna had a whole life in New York City where she spent 13 years building a successful career in Advertising Technology. Her whole life took a 180 when she started Luxury Yoga Retreats and accidentally met her husband in Lima, Peru. 

In this episode we talk about... 

- how Deanna ended up moving to Peru

- what a multicutural relationship looks like 

- handling a long distance marriage during Covid 

- how to show up as your athuentic self 

and sssoooo much more!

Resources: 

Deanna's Website

Deanna's Instagram

While She's Away Podcast Instagram

10 - How Krista Aoki found Running & Sobriety During 18 Months in Vietnam14 Mar 202200:33:24
Today, we're talking to Krista Aoki!

Krista is a social media manager and copywriter who has been a digital nomad for the past five years. Her 3 month trip to Vietnam unexpectedly turned into 18 months during the pandemic. Krista is sweet, compassionate, and driven and I'm so grateful for the chance to share her story with you all! 

In this episode, we talk about... 

- What 18 months in Vietnam during the pandemic looked like 

- How she found sobriety and what that means for her 

- How running and exercise have become a huge part of her life 

- What slowing down and going back home is like after 5 years of being nomadic 

Resources: 

Krista's Website

Kristas Instagram

While She's Away Podcast Instagram

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