Many dream of quitting their jobs to travel the world, but few actually do it—especially after spending a decade climbing the corporate ladder at a Fortune 500 company. That’s exactly what today’s guest, Xenia Schneider, did when she left a thriving corporate career at WalMart to pursue a life of full-time travel and personal freedom.
In this episode, Xenia shares how she went from boardroom meetings and a typical American lifestyle to living simply with just a backpack—and why she’s never looked back. Enjoy!
TODAY’S CONVERSATION WITH XENIA SCHNEIDER
Tune in to discover what motivated Xenia to leave a thriving corporate career at Walmart in pursuit of the expat lifestyle.
Find out how Xenia discovered the joy of living simply with just a backpack.
Learn how travel became her personal act of resistance during the COVID years.
Gain insight into the German mindset and learn why I seem to connect so well with Germans.
Xenia and I explore the meaning of a “family of choice” and why it’s an essential part of building a new life abroad.
Discover how Xenia turned political frustration into a mission to help others achieve more freedom.
Take a peek behind the curtain to learn how Xenia and I often end up playing the role of psychologists or therapists while guiding people through their Plan-B.
By the end of this conversation, you will be inspired to take control of your freedom and start designing your ideal life abroad right away.
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