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Beyond Better with Stacy Ennis104. On writing and travel, with New York Times best-selling author AK Turner (replay)As part of my summer podcast replay series, I'm excited to share this week’s episode with my good friend Amanda Turner (writing as AK Turner). In this episode, she shares how her family travels two to four months a year—all while running a business and writing New York Times best-selling books.
Amanda's Vagabonding with Kids series was inspirational for me as we were dreaming of moving to Thailand way back when I was pregnant with my oldest child. As kindred travel and writing souls, we had a lot of fun in this episode talking about our travel...2023-08-3032 min
Beyond Better with Stacy Ennis18. On writing and travel with New York Times bestselling author AK TurnerI’m joined this week by two-time New York Times bestselling author Amanda Turner (writing as AK turner). We discuss her unconventional life, including traveling the world two to four months every year with her husband and two kids, and how she finds time to write so many books (nine to date). We dig into the writing process, author mindset, and more.
Learn more about Amanda’s upcoming master class: www.bookwrite.org/masterclass
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Check out her excellent and insp...2020-06-2632 min
Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely & Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – BOOK 1 AUDIO – UNABRIDGEDChapter 20 - Choosing the Next TripWait, there’s choice involved? Of course not! We travel where circumstances lead us or any place we can set up a home exchange. We’re not picky! New York Times bestselling author AK Turner kicks off the Vagabonding with Kids series with a free podcast version of the book. Hilarious adventure blends with tips (often learned the hard way) on extended travel with children. Perfect for digital nomads and lifestyle entrepreneurs.2018-02-2509 min
Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely & Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – BOOK 1 AUDIO – UNABRIDGEDChapter 19 - A Little Culture Goes a Long WayTravel fosters compassion, gratitude, perspective, adaptability, and a sense of wonder, all good arguments for getting yourself and your children out into the world. New York Times bestselling author AK Turner kicks off the Vagabonding with Kids series with a free podcast version of the book. Hilarious adventure blends with tips (often learned the hard way) on extended travel with children. Perfect for digital nomads and lifestyle entrepreneurs. 2018-02-1814 min
Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely & Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – BOOK 1 AUDIO – UNABRIDGEDChapter 18 - Mourning the Loss of Personal SpaceChapter 18 – Mourning the Loss of Personal Space: Nothing is sacred with a family crammed in tight quarters, but focusing on the benefits (ie, how you’re less likely to lose a child if she’s constantly in your face) makes it all worthwhile. New York Times bestselling author AK Turner kicks off the Vagabonding with Kids series with a free podcast version of the book. Hilarious adventure blends with tips (often learned the hard way) on extended travel with children. Perfect for digital nomads and lifestyle entrepreneurs. 2018-02-0411 min
Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely & Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – BOOK 1 AUDIO – UNABRIDGEDChapter 17 - Let It Be OverChapter 17 – Let It Be Over: Handling homesickness and hostiles when you’re counting down the days. New York Times bestselling author AK Turner kicks off the Vagabonding with Kids series with a free podcast version of the book. Hilarious adventure blends with tips (often learned the hard way) on extended travel with children. Perfect for digital nomads and lifestyle entrepreneurs. 2018-01-1415 min
Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely & Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – BOOK 1 AUDIO – UNABRIDGEDChapter 16 - Language BarriersChapter 16 – Language Barriers: Why everyone should learn the basics in the language of their host country and how body language, sign language, kindness, and smiles go a long way. New York Times bestselling author AK Turner kicks off the Vagabonding with Kids series with a free podcast version of the book. Hilarious adventure blends with tips (often learned the hard way) on extended travel with children. Perfect for digital nomads and lifestyle entrepreneurs. 2018-01-0120 min
Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely & Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – BOOK 1 AUDIO – UNABRIDGEDChapter 15 - When Visitors Come KnockingChapter 15 - When Visitors Come Knocking: The benefits of traveling with the in-laws (as long as they are people you genuinely like), even if you occasionally have to see them naked. New York Times bestselling author AK Turner kicks off the Vagabonding with Kids series with a free podcast version of the book. Hilarious adventure blends with tips (often learned the hard way) on extended travel with children. Perfect for digital nomads and lifestyle entrepreneurs. 2017-12-1711 min
Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely & Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – BOOK 1 AUDIO – UNABRIDGEDChapter 14 - Holidays AbroadChapter 14 – Holidays Abroad: O Christmas Lamp, O Christmas Lamp and other means of handling holidays overseas. New York Times bestselling author AK Turner kicks off the Vagabonding with Kids series with a free podcast version of the book. Hilarious adventure blends with tips (often learned the hard way) on extended travel with children. Perfect for digital nomads and lifestyle entrepreneurs. 2017-12-1008 min
Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely & Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – BOOK 1 AUDIO – UNABRIDGEDChapter 13 - Dealing with Children's MilestonesChapter 13 - Dealing with Children’s Milestones: There’s never a perfect time to travel, so don’t put off a trip because your child is potty training. How to react when someone tells you that you can’t do something. (Hint: prove them wrong). New York Times bestselling author AK Turner kicks off the Vagabonding with Kids series with a free podcast version of the book. Hilarious adventure blends with tips (often learned the hard way) on extended travel with children. Perfect for digital nomads and lifestyle entrepreneurs. 2017-12-0314 min
Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely & Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – BOOK 1 AUDIO – UNABRIDGEDChapter 12 - Stranger DangerChapter 12 – Stranger Danger: Be aware and safe while traveling, but stay shy of paranoia (and try not to assault subway cops). Stranger danger discussions with children. New York Times bestselling author AK Turner kicks off the Vagabonding with Kids series with a free podcast version of the book. Hilarious adventure blends with tips (often learned the hard way) on extended travel with children. Perfect for digital nomads and lifestyle entrepreneurs.2017-11-1913 min
Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely & Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – BOOK 1 AUDIO – UNABRIDGEDChapter 11 - Remote WorkingChapter 11 – Remote Working: Productivity abroad, timesaving tips, work-life balance, and the benefits of tag-team parenting. New York Times bestselling author AK Turner kicks off the Vagabonding with Kids series with a free podcast version of the book. Hilarious adventure blends with tips (often learned the hard way) on extended travel with children. Perfect for digital nomads and lifestyle entrepreneurs.2017-11-1215 min
Parents At WorkVagabonding with Kids with AK TurnerThere is a phenomenon that parents are facing today, with the vast number of cross-currents around what they're expected to do for their children, in terms of their physical and emotional well being. Parents also face having increasingly fewer resources today, when it comes to both time and a network of family and friends to help them. There have been a number of books written about these difficulties and today we have the author Amanda Turner on the show with us. She has approached this dilemma from a different angle with the publications that she's written, one of which i...2017-10-3033 min
Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely & Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – BOOK 1 AUDIO – UNABRIDGEDChapter 10 - In the Unlikely Event of an EmergencyCarnivorous flies, overseas medical care, and why you shouldn’t freak out when your child is sick. New York Times bestselling author AK Turner kicks off the Vagabonding with Kids series with a free podcast version of the book. Hilarious adventure blends with tips (often learned the hard way) on extended travel with children. Perfect for digital nomads and lifestyle entrepreneurs.2017-06-0115 min
Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely & Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – BOOK 1 AUDIO – UNABRIDGEDChapter 9 - Staying SafeCrime is as worldwide as street food, so don’t let a newspaper headline close you off from the world. Just because Australia is known for deadly animals doesn’t mean you’ll encounter any. Also, ice cream is excellent at determining the seriousness of playground injuries. New York Times bestselling author AK Turner kicks off the Vagabonding with Kids series with a free podcast version of the book. Hilarious adventure blends with tips (often learned the hard way) on extended travel with children. Perfect for digital nomads and lifestyle entrepreneurs.2017-05-1820 min
Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely & Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – BOOK 1 AUDIO – UNABRIDGEDChapter 8 - Adventures in Street FoodIt’s worldwide, delicious, no riskier than your local McDonald’s, and a great way to experience culinary culture. New York Times bestselling author AK Turner kicks off the Vagabonding with Kids series with a free podcast version of the book. Hilarious adventure blends with tips (often learned the hard way) on extended travel with children. Perfect for digital nomads2017-04-3014 min
Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely & Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – BOOK 1 AUDIO – UNABRIDGEDChapter 7 - What Do You Really Need to Take with You?Don’t let small children pack their own bags, skip the vanity items, and what to do when you find yourself stranded on an island in Alaska with a breast infection. New York Times bestselling author AK Turner kicks off the Vagabonding with Kids series with a free podcast version of the book. Hilarious adventure blends with tips (often learned the hard way) on extended travel with children. Perfect for digital nomads2017-04-1719 min
Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely & Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – BOOK 1 AUDIO – UNABRIDGEDChapter 6 - But Think of the Children!The idea that removing children from traditional education is both outdated and wrong. Adopting hybrid forms of education and the benefits of travel for both kids and adults. New York Times bestselling author AK Turner kicks off the Vagabonding with Kids series with a free podcast version of the book. Hilarious adventure blends with tips (often learned the hard way) on extended travel with children. Perfect for digital nomads2017-04-0918 min
Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely & Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – BOOK 1 AUDIO – UNABRIDGEDChapter 5 - A New Perception of HomeChapter 5 – A New Perception of Home: Home exchanges, camper vans, and accepting the fact that ownership of things is less important than experiences. New York Times bestselling author AK Turner kicks off the Vagabonding with Kids series with a free podcast version of the book. Hilarious adventure blends with tips (often learned the hard way) on extended travel with children. Perfect for digital nomads2017-04-0315 min
Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely & Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – BOOK 1 AUDIO – UNABRIDGEDChapter 4 - Making Plans (Without Overdoing It)Making Plans (Without Overdoing It): My husband likes to wing it. I like to micromanage our itinerary. Finding balance and staying sane on the road. *** New York Times bestselling author AK Turner kicks off the Vagabonding with Kids series with a free podcast version of the book. Hilarious adventure blends with tips (often learned the hard way) on extended travel with children. Perfect for digital nomads2017-02-0909 min
Inspirational CreativesICP 180 How To Overcome Creative Paralysis And Writers BlockAuthor, Amanda Turner, has created a life being able to write whilst living in different countries around the world with her family. As with any creative project: Any writer knows that writing isn’t always easy... In episode 179, Amanda shared her story and experiences as an author and part-time digital nomad. Offering insights into her own writing and creative practice, Amanda shares how she gets her creative work done. Despite a multitude of distractions, and her own resistance, hear how she overcomes creative paralysis and what some people call wr...2016-12-2116 min
Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely & Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – BOOK 1 AUDIO – UNABRIDGEDChapter 3 - Getting Ready To GoPassports, vaccinations, visas, language learning, technology vetting, and a five-year-old with an unfortunate habit of appearing stoned in her passport photos. ** New York Times bestselling author AK Turner kicks off the Vagabonding with Kids series with a free podcast version of the book. Hilarious adventure blends with tips (often learned the hard way) on extended travel with children. Perfect for digital nomads2016-12-1620 min
Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely & Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – BOOK 1 AUDIO – UNABRIDGEDChapter 2 – How Can We Afford This?People assume long-term travel is reserved for the wealthy, but that’s not the case. Tips on saving money, from airline miles to home exchanges, and why you shouldn’t go shopping to prepare for a trip. ### Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely and Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – Book 1 Audio – Unabridged - Read by the Author New York Times bestselling author AK Turner kicks off the Vagabonding with Kids series with a free podcast version of the book. Hilarious adventure blends with tips (of...2016-11-2918 min
Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely & Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – BOOK 1 AUDIO – UNABRIDGEDChapter 1 – Becoming VagabondsWe swore we’d never take long plane rides with young children, but now we can’t imagine any other life. How we fell into vagabonding through work and the decision to keep it going as a family of four. ### Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely and Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – Book 1 Audio – Unabridged - Read by the Author New York Times bestselling author AK Turner kicks off the Vagabonding with Kids series with a free podcast version of the book. Hilarious adventur...2016-11-2918 min
Vagabonding with Kids: How One Couple Embraced an Unconventional Life to Work Remotely & Show Their Kids the World by AK Turner – BOOK 1 AUDIO – UNABRIDGEDChapter 0 - Introduction: There are a million reasons NOT to travel, but none of them are true.New York Times bestselling author AK Turner kicks off the Vagabonding with Kids series with a free podcast version of the book. Hilarious adventure blends with tips (often learned the hard way) on extended travel with children. Perfect for digital nomads and armchair travelers alike, with advice on remote working, affording extended travel, making the lifestyle change, education on the road, and staying sane through it all.2016-11-2910 min