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Nomadtopia Radio: Digital Nomad and Expat Lifestyle

206 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 38 ratings

Nomadtopia Radio features interviews with people all over the world who have created their ideal lifestyle through location independence, long-term travel, living abroad, and more. Guests run the gamut from serial expats to slow travelers, digital nomads, location-independent entrepreneurs escaping winter, families traveling overland (and homeschooling!), solo backpackers and road-trippers... you name it. Their stories highlight all the different ways to explore the world, live and work on your own terms, and have the freedom and flexibility to create the lifestyle that matters to YOU.

Join us to learn about the ins and outs of daily life on the road and back at home; nitty-gritty details of living and working anywhere in the world, like banking, technology, what to do with your stuff, and having a home base (or not); getting started and making it happen; and much, much more.

This podcast is hosted by veteran traveler, expat, digital nomad, and location-independent online entrepreneur Amy Scott, founder of Nomadtopia.com, where you can access resources, community, and inspiration for creating and savoring the life your nomadic soul craves.

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Episodes

Ep 155 Ciara Kamara: Nomad Mom Life

December 04, 2019 11:00 - 32 minutes - 44.2 MB

Ciara and her husband have moved five times in the last eight years, following his job postings around the world—and adding two kids to their family along the way. In that time she's experimented with different ways to make money remotely, learned how to quickly get set up in each new location, and navigated the shifts in identity that come with becoming a nomad and a mother.   In This Episode Using research to improve your pitches for jobs and freelance work Transitioning from nomadi...

Ep 154 Marianne Cantwell: Free Range Human

November 06, 2019 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MB

Over many years of working for herself and traveling the world, Marianne Cantwell, founder of Free Range Humans, has created a balance that works for her. She’s recently significantly streamlined her business and is now setting up a new home base in New York City. She joined me to talk about her business evolution, balancing home and travel, creating a life and career that works for you, and more.   In This Episode Creating a nest in London How her business has evolved and why Balan...

Ep 153 Jessica and Will: Full-Time Travel as a Family

October 02, 2019 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MB

Jessica and Will left the U.S. with their school-age children in 2014 and spent time living in Costa Rica, Ecuador, and the South of France before switching to living in an RV and exploring Europe. They join me to talk about how they’ve made this lifestyle work, including handling medical care, making decisions as a family, and lots more.   In This Episode How they handle medical care Including kids in lifestyle decisions Shifting from living in one place abroad to full-time RV trav...

Ep 152 Lisa Princic: Short-Term Adventures

September 04, 2019 10:00 - 42 minutes - 59 MB

After her marriage ended, Lisa wasn’t prepared to give up on her dream of living abroad as a family and taking her work with her. She started exploring other ways to make it happen, and eventually she and her five-year-old son headed to Maui for a three-month adventure. Tune in as we talk about the logistics she needed to sort out, what she learned from the experience, and lots more.   In This Episode Fulfilling her dream to live and work abroad, albeit short-term Why she chose to spe...

Ep 151 Julie Whelan Capell: Life in Chile

August 07, 2019 10:00 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MB

Location-independent work and rental property back home eased the way for Julie and her husband to move to Chile in 2017, where they’ve enjoyed settling into the local community in a seaside resort town. The adventure hasn’t been without its challenges, though! Tune in as Julie and I talk about preparing to make this move, sorting out logistics, finding long-term accommodations during high season, and lots more.   In This Episode Renting out their duplex in Milwaukee Steps she took to...

Ep 150 Brandon Pearce: Finding Meaning in Life and Work

July 03, 2019 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MB

Brandon and his family have been traveling the world for 10 years now, and have recently set up home bases in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and Bali, Indonesia. In this episode we talk about how they’ve created the life they wanted, how finding meaning guides his decisions, their interest-led approach to educating their daughters, and lots more.   In This Episode Building a one-hour-a-week business Creating the life they wanted as a family Choosing how to spend his time and energy ...

Ep 149 Tommo and Megsy: Food Fun Travel

June 05, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MB

Having spent much of the past six years being fully nomadic, Tommo and Megsy are now more focused on the freedom of location independence to have a home base, travel when they want, and avoid winter. In this episode we talk about their challenges finding income streams that worked for them, food as inspiration to travel, and lots more.   In This Episode Getting started as nomads Challenges of finding location-independent income streams that work for them Food as inspiration as trave...

Ep 148 Marek Bron: Balancing Home and Travel

May 01, 2019 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MB

After a few years of full-time travel, Marek found a home base in Lisbon, Portugal. He enjoys connecting with the local community when he’s settling into a bit of a routine at home, and also spends a lot of time on the road in support of his travel blog.   In This Episode Building (travel) blog-based income Getting over the fear of travel Dealing with travel burnout Creating local community And so much more   See www.nomadtopia.com/148 for show notes plus other interviews, re...

Ep 147 Jayme and John: Rural Van Life in the U.S.

April 03, 2019 10:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MB

Since 2017, Jayme and John (and their two dogs) have been living in a 1996 Chevy Express van, which they built out themselves for full-time living. They enjoy spending time in rural areas of the U.S. where the dogs can roam free and they can spend time on work or personal projects.   In This Episode Tools for finding campsites and getting online Tips on building out a van for full-time living Making changes to create the life they wanted What they wish they’d known before they sta...

Ep 146 Carrie Spaulding: Saying Yes to a Nomadic Adventure

March 06, 2019 11:00 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MB

An intuitive hit that she was supposed to spend a year on the road led Carrie—a coach who was already location independent—to head off on a nomadic adventure full of powerful and memorable experiences, insights, and challenges. She joined me just after the year had officially ended, as she was reflecting on her trip and exploring what’s next. In This Episode How and why she set out on a one-year road trip Dealing with her “logistical hell triangle” as she prepared to leave How improv ...

Ep 145 Elizabeth Mercer: Remote Work & Physical Products

February 06, 2019 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MB

Elizabeth and her husband spent about three years on the road, building a software company as they traveled. They've now moved to Austin, Texas, to give the company a U.S. headquarters, and Elizabeth has also started a new business selling ergonomic furniture. In this episode, we talk about hiring remote workers and tips for finding remote work, how a business that sells physical products can be location independent, the benefits and challenges of settling down, and lots more. See www.noma...

Ep 144 David Jacoby: Financial Planning for Nomads

January 02, 2019 11:00 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MB

David is a financial planner and an on-again, off-again expat. In this episode, he joins me to share lots of financial tips and considerations for nomads, expats, and location-independent people of all stripes (plus his experience traveling with his pet ferret!).   In This Episode Traveling with a ferret What is financial planning? Unique financial considerations and challenges for nomads and expats Financial benefits of location independence Finance tips for new and experienced...

Ep 143 Cate Brubaker: Navigating Re-Entry

December 05, 2018 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MB

Re-entry (returning home after extended travel, especially abroad) can be one of the hardest parts of a location-independent lifestyle. Dr. Cate Brubaker—re-entry coach, consultant, and part-time nomad—joins me to talk all about why re-entry is so tough and what we can do to make it easier, no matter how long we’ve been gone or how long we’re staying put.   In This Episode Balancing her nomadic ways with her husband’s location-dependent life What re-entry is and what makes it so tough...

Ep 142 Kelly Christian: Location-Independent Bookkeeper

November 07, 2018 11:00 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MB

Kelly took her local, in-person bookkeeping business online, expanding her reach and giving her the ability to work from anywhere. Thanks to her work and some research and planning, Kelly and her husband were able to spend three months in Mexico last winter. She joined me to talk about what it took to make it happen, what she learned along the way, and what’s changed as a result of their winter abroad.   In This Episode Making it possible to spend three months in Mexico Sorting out te...

Ep 141 From the Archives: Legal Matters for Nomads with Elizabeth Potts Weinstein

October 25, 2018 23:37 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MB

Elizabeth intentionally created a business that fits the lifestyle she wants to live. As a location-independent lawyer for small businesses, she manages a remote team and takes lots of road trips—and she actually understands this nomad stuff!   In This Episode Where to set up your business if you’re traveling within the U.S. or abroad U.S. state taxes when traveling domestically Structuring contracts when your clients are in different locations Legal concerns with partnerships and...

Ep 140 Hannah Dixon: The Nomad VA

October 03, 2018 10:00 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MB

After spending several years doing virtual assistant work online while traveling, Hannah Dixon began her own business training and placing virtual assistants. In this episode, Hannah gives us the inside scoop on working successfully as a nomad along with her tips for taking care of mental health and happiness while on the road.   In This Episode What does a virtual assistant do? How to become a virtual assistant Keeping clients happy while you travel Figuring out if this type of w...

Ep 139 Anna Rova: Relationships and Female Success

September 05, 2018 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MB

Anna and her husband met at a nomad meetup in Medellín, Colombia, and they’re now expecting a nomad baby! In this episode, we talk about Anna’s perspective on relationships, the reality of nomad life, embracing one’s wild feminine nature, and so much more. In This Episode Making a nomad (or any) relationship work The value of solo travel for women Dealing with instability of nomadic life Female success vs male success And so much more See www.nomadtopia.com/139 for show notes plu...

Ep 138 Michelle Chang: Unconventional Budget Accommodations

August 01, 2018 10:00 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MB

After getting married and working for a few years, Michelle and her husband joined the Peace Corps and served together for two years in rural Jamaica. They then tested out location independence while slowly building a freelance web services business, keeping expenses low through house sitting, work exchanges, and other unconventional accommodations. This budget-friendly approach continues to sustain and enrich their long-term travel lifestyle.   In This Episode Living intentionally Le...

Ep 137 Doug Cunnington: Amazon Affiliate Sites

July 04, 2018 10:00 - 46 minutes - 63.7 MB

After working remotely for years in his corporate job as a project manager, Doug got laid off. He was lucky to already be building a side hustle with Amazon affiliate sites, which he was able to make his full-time gig. In this episode, we talk about the transition to working for himself, all about affiliate sites, some of his favorite productivity hacks, and lots more. In This Episode How Amazon affiliate sites work and tips for getting started Building a side hustle while working full-...

Ep 136 Coleman and Kennedy: Health and Productivity on the Road

June 06, 2018 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MB

Identical twins Coleman and Kennedy use their expertise in fitness, productivity, and behavior change to help business travelers stay healthy on the road. In this episode, we talk about the unique challenges of full-time travel, establishing location-independent exercise routines, and lots more. In This Episode How health, fitness, and productivity are related Sticking to an exercise routine no matter where you go Creating habits and routines Basic exercises you can do on the road ...

Ep 135 Amy Scott: Long-Term Location Independence

May 02, 2018 10:00 - 50 minutes - 69.6 MB

Jill Sessa returns in her role as interviewer to turn the tables and get me to share more of my own Nomadtopia! In This Episode “Settling down” in Mexico City Why I focus on location independence, not being nomadic Creating the Nomadtopia Collective How I balance life, travel, and two businesses Lessons learned from 13 years as a freelance editor Tips for a successful Nomadtopia And lots more See www.nomadtopia.com/135 for show notes plus other interviews, resources, communit...

Ep 134 What's Next for the Podcast?

April 25, 2018 10:00 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MB

After an unintentional two-week break, I’m back to share what’s been going on and what’s next for Nomadtopia Radio. Tune in for all the latest. In This Episode Why I skipped putting out episodes the last two weeks My future plans for the podcast My new focus What the Nomadtopia Collective is all about and who it’s for And more See www.nomadtopia.com/134 for show notes plus other interviews, resources, community, and more. Support Nomadtopia Radio by becoming a patron! More info a...

Ep 133 Marilyn and Matthew: Teaching English Online

April 04, 2018 10:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MB

Marilyn and Matthew travel the world by teaching English online with VIPKID. They prefer to spend more time in one place rather than traveling constantly, and they love the flexibility that their location-independent work gives them to do just that. In This Episode Teaching English online Deciding where to go Getting residency in the Czech Republic Hard lessons about taxes for expats/freelancers And so much more See www.nomadtopia.com/133 for show notes plus other interviews, res...

Ep 132 Cara Miles: Yoga and Coaching

March 28, 2018 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.2 MB

Cara went from clinical psychologist in a country town in Australia, to yoga teacher, living at a surf camp in Morocco and working as a coach supporting others to follow their dreams. Tune in as we talk about the ideal mindset for nomads, how to handle people who don’t support your dreams and lifestyle, getting a good night’s sleep, life in Morocco, and more. In This Episode Getting tired of traveling Managing cultural differences The mindset of a confident nomad Why people might no...

Ep 131 Dan Pierson: Finding His Sweet Spot

March 21, 2018 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MB

It can take a while to find our rhythm with this lifestyle and figure out what really works for us, but Dan feels like he’s finally found his sweet spot. In this episode, he shares why he likes having a home base, his take on community and friendships, and lots more. In This Episode Choosing to set up a home base Services, communities, and tools for a location-independent life Playing the points or miles “game” Maintaining friendships and creating community when you’re moving all th...

Ep 130 Andrea Jordan: Travels Abroad and at Home

March 14, 2018 10:00 - 41 minutes - 57.6 MB

Andrea’s work as a business coach and strategist allowed her to spend the last 20 months traveling around Latin America. Eventually, she felt it was time for a change, and she’s recently headed back to her home country, New Zealand, to continue the adventure. Tune in to hear all about how this decision came about, her tips for volunteering in animal shelters on the road, budgeting for your business, and tons more. In This Episode The value of test runs of working from anywhere What she ...

Ep 129 Fara and Bob: Can Do Latitude

March 07, 2018 15:00 - 42 minutes - 59.1 MB

In 2017, 40-somethings Fara and Bob quit their jobs to travel the world. After seven months on the road, they’ve learned a lot about housesitting, budgeting, their interests, and even their relationship. Tune in to hear all about their experience so far. In This Episode Getting used to a more flexible schedule Setting budget expectations and staying on budget (or not) Lessons learned in their early days as housesitters Getting a short-term car lease in France Hobbies on the road (...

Ep 128 Jennifer Karchmer: Ups and Downs of Housesitting

February 28, 2018 11:00 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MB

Jennifer fell into housesitting more than 10 years ago and has been doing it ever since. She works as a freelance writer and editor, which allows her to travel and take on housesitting gigs around the U.S. and internationally. In This Episode Getting started as a housesitter Word of mouth vs online housesitting portals Considerations for housesitting abroad Dealing with a housesit getting cancelled at the last minute Her “commandments” for housesitting Her approach to traveling ...

Ep 127 Susan Shain: Travel with Seasonal Jobs

February 21, 2018 11:00 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MB

After college, Susan started working seasonal jobs—at a ski shop in Colorado, as office manager for a sea kayaking company in Alaska—and she was hooked. Several years later, after teaching English abroad, she started her freelance writing career. In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of seasonal jobs, tips for making a living as a writer, and lots more. In This Episode What is seasonal work? Pros and cons of seasonal jobs How she got into freelance writing The realities o...

Ep 126 Amy Scott: Keeping in Touch from Anywhere

February 14, 2018 11:00 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MB

A few weeks ago, I did a Facebook Live broadcast all about how I keep in touch from anywhere. In case you missed it, here’s the audio version! You can also check out the video replay on the Nomadtopia Facebook page. In This Episode The apps and tools I use to keep in touch anywhere in the world Tips for creating your own communications plan How you can get support and answers to all your communications questions And more  See www.nomadtopia.com/126 for show notes plus other intervi...

Ep 125 Viv Egan: Location-Independent Expat

February 07, 2018 11:00 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MB

Originally from Australia, freelance writer Viv is now based in London with her English partner. We talked about choosing to have a home base, managing Airbnb rentals, how we get clients, and lots more. In This Episode Choosing to have a home base Being an Airbnb host Our struggles to find subcontractors Tips for getting clients as a freelancer Creating a platform for digital nomad women’s voices and concerns And so much more See www.nomadtopia.com/125 for show notes plus other...

Ep 124 Tui Shortland: Helping People Go Native

January 31, 2018 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.3 MB

Tui has been location independent for a year now, mostly working in indigenous issues related to the United Nations. She’s also the co-founder of Native XP, the global indigenous tourism platform. Her Nomadtopia allows her to balance home and travel while focusing on her passions. In This Episode Creating the life she wants Fostering a love for travel in her kids Dealing with stereotypes Getting into global environmental work Responsible tourism And so much more See www.nomadto...

Ep 123 Aline Dahmen: Finding a Nomad Soulmate

January 24, 2018 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB

When Aline first heard about "digital nomads" a few years ago, in her early 20s, it felt like a great fit for her. She started freelancing and has been working while she travels ever since. But there were certainly challenges along the way, including trying to find a partner to share the adventure (she even built an app to help solve this problem!). Tune in as we share our experiences finding love on the road and lots more. In This Episode Deciding to be a nomad in your early 20s Gettin...

Ep 122 Anna Long: Where Is She Now?

January 17, 2018 11:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MB

The way we each live our Nomadtopia often changes over time, so I’ve asked Anna back on the show—almost three and a half years after she first joined me in September 2014—to share where she is now. We talked about how things have gone and what’s changed in her Nomadtopia—and why—in the last few years. In This Episode Creating freedom with a brick-and-mortar business Balancing work and play Setting goals and making it happen Travel planning (or not) for any length of trip And so mu...

Ep 121 Amy Scott: Updates from Nomadtopia

January 10, 2018 11:00 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MB

Just a quick episode this week to share the latest news in my life and announce an exciting new offering here at Nomadtopia. In This Episode Where we’re planning to spend the next year and why Getting to know a new city Dealing with all our stuff The latest offering from Nomadtopia And more See www.nomadtopia.com/121 for show notes plus other interviews, resources, community, and more. Support Nomadtopia Radio by becoming a patron! More info at www.nomadtopia.com/patron.

Ep 120 Hayden Lee: Europe by Motorcycle

December 27, 2017 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MB

Hayden is currently on an open-ended journey around Europe on his motorcycle, Gloria. He has no plans, and never makes any. He works 1–2 days a week, lives on 500 euros a month, and saves three times that. We talked about planning vs winging it, the most helpful mindset for this type of travel, embracing the low points, and so much more.   In This Episode Planning vs winging it Must-haves for motorcycle travel Envelope-style budgeting systems The most helpful mindset for this type...

Ep 119 Tal Gur: The Art of Fully Living

December 20, 2017 11:00 - 38 minutes - 52.4 MB

Tal has been location independent for almost 10 years. He recently completed a 10-year, 100 life-goals journey around the world, tackling financial, physical, and spiritual dreams. We talked about passive income (is it real?), habit hacks, and lots more.   In This Episode Making and achieving his 100 life goals How he reached financial freedom (and how he defines that) His primary income streams Hacks and resources for establishing and sticking to habits Learning and growing fro...

Ep 118 Zaina Brown: Traveling Belly Dancer

December 13, 2017 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MB

Originally from Finland, Zaina has made a career as a traveling belly dancer, working in numerous countries around the Arab world and beyond. She’s now based in Thailand and still gets on a plane to belly dance in other countries on a regular basis.   In This Episode Falling in love with bellydance Going from full-time traveler to being based in Thailand Cultural appropriation vs appreciation Challenges and benefits of solo female travel in the Arab world Getting started with Mi...

Ep 117 Grace Taylor: Going Independent

December 06, 2017 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MB

In her corporate career, Grace was an expat in three different countries, most recently Ireland. She’s now transitioned to running her own location-independent business so she could create more flexibility and better balance time with loved ones and exploring new places. She specialized in US expat tax during her corporate career, and she now works with US expats and digital nomads as an independent tax consultant.   In This Episode Pros and cons of moving abroad with a job/company Ti...

Ep 116 Katrina McGhee: Celebrating the Now

November 29, 2017 11:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MB

In 2013, Katrina left a well-paying corporate job to take a yearlong career break that ended up lasting 20 months. She returned to the corporate world to be able to finish paying off her debt (and completed her coach training at the same time), and is on the cusp of quitting her job once again to live her Nomadtopia as a location-independent life coach.   In This Episode Making a plan to quit her job Balancing debt, savings, and travel (or other goals) Transitioning back to “normal”...

Ep 115 Monique Alvarez: Life in Albania

November 22, 2017 11:00 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MB

When Monique decided to embrace all of who she is—businesswoman, mother, and traveler—everything clicked into place. A couple years ago, she and her husband moved to Mexico with their two young sons, determined to create life on their own terms. Now they’re loving life in Albania, where they continue to balance work, family, and travel.   In This Episode What life is like in Albania All Monique’s different income streams Building a business and creating stable, predictable income ...

Ep 114 Anna Lundberg: Reimagining Success

November 15, 2017 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MB

Since quitting her corporate job in 2013, Anna has created a portfolio career that allows her to make money, enjoy her skills and passions, and travel frequently from her base in London.   In This Episode Nomadtopia as the “ideal” and the current reality Exploring different income streams Juggling a “portfolio” career Scheduling your ideal week and managing time zones Trying to find balance Redefining success for ourselves and figuring out what you want And so much more   ...

Ep 113 Eden Rudin: Really Truly Living

November 08, 2017 11:00 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MB

In 2013, Eden and her husband moved to Belize, fulfilling a dream to live abroad. After a year there and a year in Nicaragua, they fell into housesitting, which now allows them to travel the world full-time.   In This Episode Making the necessary changes to move abroad Falling into housesitting Challenges for “older” nomads Packing light and why it’s hard for some people Shopping on the road Pros and cons of housesitting And so much more   See www.nomadtopia.com/113 for s...

Ep 112 Ann Davis: Venture with Impact

November 01, 2017 10:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MB

A passionate traveler who was eager to give back, Ann created a workation-style company that includes a social impact component. She now splits her time between the different locations where they run programs in South America and Asia.   In This Episode Why she started her company Venture with Impact Tips for finding volunteer and social-impact work opportunities How Venture with Impact runs their programs Proposing remote work to your employer How she handles visas in different...

Ep 111 Kalli and Jacob: Portable Professionals

October 25, 2017 10:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MB

Kalli and Jacob started traveling full time in 2008 and have been or lived on all seven continents. Their son was born in Mexico City several years ago, and in 2017 they moved to Cape Town, South Africa, with a plan to live there for the next two years.   In This Episode Taking a cruise to Antarctica Having a baby in Mexico City Why San Miguel de Allende is starting to attract younger nomads and families Choosing to settle down Their varied income streams And much more   Se...

Ep 110 Paul Strobl: Where Is He Now?

October 18, 2017 10:00 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MB

The way we each live our Nomadtopia often changes over time, so I’ve asked Paul back on the show—three years after he first joined me in September 2014—to share where he is now. We talked about how things have gone and what’s changed in his Nomadtopia—and why—in the last few years.   In This Episode The draw of a deeper cultural experience (and the lure of something new) How he ended up in Bulgaria Location independent vs digital nomad (and why we both prefer the former) What it’s...

Ep 109 Nancy Levenson: Figuring Out Her Nomadtopia

October 11, 2017 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MB

Freelance writer Nancy took location independence to a whole new level when she joined Remote Year, a program that takes a group of remote workers to 12 cities in 12 months. She’s now gearing up to travel on her own, with a plan to spend half the year at home in Portland, Oregon, and half the year on the road.   In This Episode Setting up your personal home for renters Preparing for part-time travel Her experience with Remote Year Advice for others considering Remote Year Her fa...

Ep 108 Derek Loudermilk: A World of Possibilities

October 04, 2017 10:00 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MB

Derek has been a nomad for several years, and is now traveling with his partner, Heidi, and their 10-month-old son, Axel. He’s parlayed his experience as a professional adventurer into various entrepreneurial ventures, and this past summer realized that just three years after quitting grad school, he was actually living the “perfect day” he’d envisioned for himself. Now, he’s exploring a whole world of possibilities for what’s next.   In This Episode All our different income streams F...

Ep 107 Boom Shikha: DN Course Creator

September 27, 2017 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MB

Boom has been living in Chiang Mai for almost a year and has fully embraced the “DN” (digital nomad) lifestyle. She joined me to talk about creating courses online, breaking through mental blocks, and life in Thailand.   In This Episode How and why she creates courses on Udemy Being an expert and imposter syndrome Finding your comfort level in the gray areas nomads occupy Why she loves living in Chiang Mai Her must-have tools And so much more   See www.nomadtopia.com/107 fo...

Ep 106 Beck Power: Six-Figure Digital Nomad

September 20, 2017 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MB

Beck is a Kiwi nomad currently based in Bangkok, Thailand. She is the founder of NomadFly and runs several other online businesses as well. In this episode we talk about the “survival mode” that many nomads find themselves in, breaking through income thresholds, the changes and choices that helped her make money, and so much more.   In This Episode The different ways Beck makes money How she uses just two tools for virtually everything Money mindset for nomads Why “six-figure” tal...