Travel Creator Michael Motamedi (@michaelmotamedi) joins Creator: The Podcast to discuss his journey living around the world with his family. In this episode, Michael shares how watching his father's unfulfilling retirement sparked his decision to travel full-time with his wife and baby daughter. Host Ross Borden explores Michael's journey from restaurant entrepreneur to bourbon company founder to viral travel creator, diving into his month-long stays in destinations worldwide, his experiences using AI travel assistant GuideGeek, and his philosophical perspective on escaping the American "rat race." Michael offers refreshingly honest advice for new creators: "If you're able to create without needing to hit a quota and you create because it makes you happy, you're gonna be way better off in the long run." Whether you're dreaming of location independence or seeking authentic perspectives on international living, this conversation provides both practical insights and philosophical wisdom about prioritizing happiness over conventional success.
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00:00 - Introduction to Michael Motamedi
01:37 - Michael's background and early life
03:43 - From Master Chef to bourbon entrepreneur
05:01 - Decision to travel the world full-time
06:36 - Starting from zero on TikTok
07:27 - Going viral in Amalfi Coast
09:08 - Philosophy of slow travel and immersion
11:44 - Guide Geek AI travel experiment
14:46 - Haircut adventure in Morocco
15:22 - Returning to Barcelona and potential settling down
18:16 - The difference between US and European lifestyles
23:27 - The addiction of constant travel
26:54 - Advice for new creators
31:51 - Biggest mistake as a creator
34:49 - Michael's three countries to live in forever
37:07 - Closing remarks
