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Digital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesColombia For Digital Nomads - Everything You Need To Know Before VisitingAre you considering Colombia for your next digital nomad location? In this episode, Kendra and Anne will share everything they've learned from nomading around Colombia.Anne visited Colombia for the first time in 2023, and Kendra has spent years in the country (and keeps coming back). We hope sharing our experiences helps you have an amazing time in Colombia.Connect with Anne:Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast BabesConnect with Kendra:@selflove_journey_ on instagramOn her websiteLeave a review or...2023-02-2038 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesProductivity, Time Blocking, Community, And Crafting A Seamless Remote Work ExperienceHow to create a seamless remote work experience? That's the question Eric Sutfin asked himself when he co-founded ZEAL, a community of like-minded explorers.In this episode, Eric and I talk about his remote work journey, off-the-beaten-path travel, immersing in different cultures, and of course his advice for other digital nomads.Connect with Eric:www.zealremote.com@zealremote on instagramConnect with Anne:Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes2022-12-1231 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesMy Own Digital Nomad Story & What I've Learned From Interviewing 100 Digital NomadsAfter 100 interviews with digital nomads, I thought it would be time to tell my own digital nomad story. So for this special episode, number 100, I asked Kendra to interview me (Anne). We talk about why and how I became a digital nomad, what I've learned along the way, and what top advice I would give other nomads if all podcast episodes would get deleted. I hope you like this special episode!Connect with Anne:Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Po...2022-12-0839 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesYour Tolerance For Inconvenience Defines The Level Of Your Adventure; 8 Years In An RV With 2 KidsMichael Boyink lived in the suburbs with his wife and two kids when he realized that they had an amazing opportunity to be location independent. He worked as a self-employed web developer, they home schooled their kids, and there was not much tying them to their home. So why not leave for a big adventure?Michael and his family ended up living full time in an RV for 8 years. In this episode, he walks us through the why and how, but also how this experience has changed his mindset and current lifestyle. Connect with Michael:2022-12-0140 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesKeep Your Brain Fit And Healthy For A Productive Digital Nomad Life, w/ Brain Coach Angela ShurinaAngela started her digital nomad journey when she left Siberia to live on a tropical island and work as a personal trainer. After a while, she got a bit bored of the small island life and moved on. Now, she lives in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, and works as a Brain Coach for remote teams and digital nomads.In this episode, we'll go into how to stay energized while traveling, productivity tips, and health hacks for nomads on the road.-This episode is sponsored by AnyDesk. you can access any device from anywhere...2022-11-2842 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesWhy Alignment Is Important In Your Remote Career Or Online BusinessWant to start an online business? Just find out what you love and how to get paid doing that. Sounds simple right? But what if you're trying a lot of different business models and nothing works out?That's what happened when Mike Morelli started his remote work journey. He listened to experts and did exactly what they told him to do. So why wasn't it working for him?He realized that there was no alignment between what he was doing and what he is actually passionate about. In this episode, Mike shares how he found...2022-11-0732 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesRemote Work vs. Travel Destinations; What To Look For To Find The Perfect Lifestyle?Niamh was on the pod 1 year ago, and today she's back to give us an update. We talk about what changed in her VA business Team Virtual (a lot!), in her lifestyle, lessons learned and where she's traveling next.Listen to my previous interview with Niamh: Traveling and working online as a nomad couple, with Niamh DelaneyConnect with Niamh:On instagramConnect with Anne:Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes2022-10-3138 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesIs The Digital Nomad Lifestyle Possible For Everyone?I always love to tell people that everyone can be a digital nomad. This lifestyle is possible, whoever you are. But is that really true?Maliha Fairooz traveled to 97 countries with her Bangladeshi passport. In this episode she tells us how different her experience has been, compared to many Europeans or Americans with strong passports. She tells us about the time she got hold in a cell in Cape Verde for 17 hours, was deported from Macedonia, and many more insane travel stories."It is so dehumanizing to consistently beg people to see the humanity in...2022-10-1738 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesCommon Money Mistakes For Digital Nomads & How To Overcome ThemDoing what you love is only part of the success formula, there's much more you need. One of those things is money. Money is important, especially when you're traveling the world and/or building a business.In today's episode, Mikkel Thorup gives you his tips & tricks from being an expat in 9 countries and traveling to 100+. We go into finances, education, finding a sustainable business model, and travel. Connect with Mikkel:Listen to the Expat Money Showexpatmoney.comexpatmoneysummit.comConnect with Anne:Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_n...2022-10-1042 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesHow To Stay Mentally, Physically And Financially Healthy While TravelingHow can you make sure you stay healthy while moving around all the time? I haven't been able to figure that one out, but Loren Ross has.In this episode, digital nomad & digital marketer Loren tells us how he structures his days to make sure he stays mentally, physically and financially healthy - wherever he is. We also talk about how Loren became a digital nomad, his travel style and what he learned from teaching English in Vietnam.-This episode is sponsored by AnyDesk. you can access any device from anywhere and work...2022-09-2637 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesHousing Challenges In Portugal (D7 & Golden Visa)The biggest problem for digital nomads and residency seekers in Portugal at the moment is finding good, affordable housing. Privacy Post helps clients exactly with that part of the application process, and Dallas, founder of Privacy Post, shares all his best tips in today's interview.Also listen to this episode if you don't want residency in Portugal, because Dallas gives some very helpful advice for all nomads who spend their money in different currencies.-This episode is sponsored by privacypost.io-Listen to the other interviews I recorded with...2022-09-1237 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesHow Sondre Rasch, Co-Founder Of SafetyWing, Makes Long Term Travel And Digital Nomad Life EasierWhen I started my digital nomad journey, it was SUCH a hassle to figure out which insurances I needed and how to get them. Sondre Rasch had the same problem, and he decided to solve it. He started SafetyWing - SafetyWing is on a mission to create a social safety net for digital nomads and remote workers. In this episode, Sondre and I talk a little bit about nomad insurance, but mostly about fun things like travel, start up life, and  his favorite part of his work.Ps. In case you're wondering, t...2022-08-2938 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesHow To Prep And Plan For Transitioning Into A Nomadic LifestyleStacyann Forrester started her digital nomad journey just 5 months before our interview. In this episode, she goes into how she spent a year preparing for her big leap into the digital nomad lifestyle, what she did to prepare, and what surprised her now that she's finally doing it.We also talked about astrology, personal development, and how a location can change how you show up.Connect with Stacyann:On Youtube: https://bit.ly/StacyannYouTubeOn her website: https://stacyannforrester.comOn Twitter: https://twitter.com/StacyannFOn Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacyann-forrester-20112b12/Connect...2022-08-2235 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesThe Good Wouldn't Exist Without The Bad: Moving To Spain And Going NomadicKimberly Lynn has been a nomadic online English teacher for years. It hasn't always been easy, but she also has some incredible stories to share.In this episode, Kimberly shares the story of her move to Madrid, how she got into teaching online, the crazy places she taught some of her classes, and what makes it all worth it for her.-This episode is sponsored by AnyDesk. you can access any device from anywhere and work as if you were sitting in front of it: https://rebrand.ly/anydeskdns-...2022-08-1546 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesAfter Nomad Life: Integrating A Nomadic And Traditional LifestyleWhat happens when you've been a digital nomad for 10+ years and you've 'made it'. Do you go home? Do you keep traveling?In this episode, Jeff Sauer walks us through his digital nomad story. We talk about how he started living nomadically with his wife, how he started his business, and how he's now integrating a nomadic lifestyle with a more traditional lifestyle with a home base.I really loved how much this interview made me think of my own goals. What will I do after I've reached my goals? Connect with Jeff:2022-08-0842 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesThe Positive Impact Of The Digital Nomad Lifestyle On Tasha's Work LifeTraveling full time is not only a lot of fun, Tasha argues that it actually makes her more creative in her work as well.In this episode, Tasha Prados will tell us all about her transition into a digital nomad lifestyle, how she makes sure she can show up as her best self at work, and how she deals with the challenging parts of travel.Connect with Tasha:duracastrategic.comduracatravels.com@t.prad on instagramConnect with Anne:Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more...2022-08-0134 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesHow Mike Moll Runs His Agency In 2 Hours Per Week While Traveling Full TimeMike Moll has been running his marketing agency for the past 9 years, and he has learned a lot. He focused on building a business that works perfectly with his full time travel lifestyle, which means that he now only needs 2 hours per week to run his agency.In this episode, Mike tells us how he built his agency, the coaching business he is building now (which also means he currently works more!), and his travel plans for the rest of the year. If you're not interested in all the business talk; skip ahead to 20 minutes...2022-07-2537 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesMeet Our New Cohost: Retreat Leader Kendra HasseKendra is an international retreat leader and the brand new cohost of this podcast! I'm so excited she decided to join me here on the podcast, both as a guest and soon on the other side of the mic as a host.In this episode, Kendra tells us more about her work as a retreat leader, her background as a marketer in Germany and her digital nomad lifestyle.Connect with Kendra:@selflove_journey_ on instagramOn her websiteFree meditation app: Insight TimerConnect with Anne:Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories...2022-07-1834 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesLiving On A Sailboat & Building A Coliving Community In East-AfricaI am SO impressed by Duncan & Camilla. First they sold everything and traded their apartment in London for a sailboat. Now, they started a new project: building a coliving community in East-Africa, starting in the beach town of Diani, Kenya.In this episode, we talk about freelancing, changing careers, full time living on a boat, and of course coliving.Resources mentioned:Nomads Giving Back4 Hour Workweek - Tim FerrisConnect with Duncan & Camilla:Sign up for the Skippers email-list and win 1 week free stay in Diani, Kenya! Note: sign up before July 25...2022-07-1139 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesHome Base Or No Home Base? & Running A Remote Local BusinessDuring the pandemic, a lot of digital nomads decided to get a home base and stay put. One of them was Neel Parekh, founder of remote local business MaidThis. In this interview, Neel and I talk about the pros and cons of having a home base, what makes you a digital nomad, and his (very interesting) remote business model.-This episode is sponsored by AnyDesk. you can access any device from anywhere and work as if you were sitting in front of it: https://rebrand.ly/anydeskdns-Resources mentioned:Tropical...2022-07-0440 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesWhy Work-Life Integration Is Extra Important For Digital NomadsDoes work-life balance even exist? I'm actually not sure anymore, especially when you live nomadically and work from anywhere. In this episode, Satu Makinen and I chat about work-life integration, the value of changing careers, and life in Cagliari, Sardinia.Do you want to hear more about nomad life in Cagliari? Listen to my interview with Theresa FeulnerConnect with Satu:@nordicnaturalbeautyawards on instagram and other social channelsSatu Makinen on LinkedInConnect with Anne:Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business...2022-06-2744 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesHow To Get Away From The Hustle Culture [SHORT STORY #4]I thought I got away from the hustle culture by quitting my job and taking off to travel, but it turned out that I took the hustle with me!This part of my interview with Matthew Turner will give you some tools and tips on how to deal with the immense pressure we put on ourselves.-GIVEAWAY!Win one of the 5 copies of Beyond The Pale by sending an email to anne@digitalnomadstories.co or a voicemail on the website (digitalnomadstories.co) before July 1st, 2022. I'd...2022-06-2315 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesPortugal for remote workers + how to get residency (D7 visa)The world is changing. Travel is getting more expensive...How to keep traveling? Create a hub and spoke in Portugal. In this episode, Dallas and I talk about:Why Portugal? What are the best places to live in Portugal?What are the requirements for the D7 visa?Is it a difficult process to get a D7 visa?How does Privacy Post help clients attain residency in Portugal?Don't miss this episode if you want to spend as much time as you want in Europe.-This episode is sponsored b...2022-06-2037 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesThe Power Of Networking - Do This When You're Looking For A Remote JobYou know what- living a nomadic lifestyle + building an online business is difficult. It required a lot of hard work, dedication, and sometimes also a break.Nienke Nina has been living abroad for the past 7 years. She studied abroad, worked abroad, and eventually became a digital nomad. In this interview, she shared the real & raw story of how she started Digital Nomads Daily, found a remote job, and went from a fast traveler to a slow travel lifestyle. If you want to know what it's really like to make life work on the road, this...2022-06-1342 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesHow To Work Remotely Despite Bad Internet On The RoadWhen Nik arrived in his Airbnb in Mexico, he opened his laptop and realized immediately that the internet connection was going to be a problem. So what do you do when you have to work that day and you don't have time to look for a decent coworking space?In this episode, Nik shares how he uses AnyDesk - a remote work software - to access his computer back home. Sounds pretty cool right? Tune in to find out how it works exactly.We also talk about remote work in Thailand, what Nik loves about...2022-06-0621 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad Stories5 Steps To Figure Out Your Online Business ModelAnastasia and Tomer started a blog when they started traveling the world. After a while, they realized that even their families were not reading their posts and something had to change. They completely changed their strategy and started growing an audience.But then the next question came: how will they make money from their blog? Short answer: they started to sell their own products and services, and now they help aspiring online entrepreneurs to do the same.Do you want to start your own online business, but you're not sure where to start? I think...2022-05-3041 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesUsing Upwork To Become A Freelance Attorney & Life In MedellinAnother digital nomad job that I never thought would be possible: Sharita Jennings is a freelance attorney. She quit her corporate job and used Upwork to build up her freelance career. Listen to this interview to learn the steps she took to make that happen.At the time we recorded this episode, Sharita was in Medellin, Colombia. Besides her freelance journey, we also talk about what she loves about Medellin as the ultimate digital nomad destination.The episode we mentioned with Ella Cook: The Importance Of Hobbies & Scaling A High-Value BusinessConnect with...2022-05-2334 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesWhy It's Important To Love What You Do & The Value Of Multiple Income Streams"Happiness isn't a state, it's doing things. What do you really like doing? Build a lifestyle where you can do more of that."The goal for many digital nomads is to earn passive income while lying on a beach, sipping mojito's. But is that really what makes you happy? In this episode, Graham Brown and I talk about how to do more of what makes you happy, the value of multiple income streams, and how Graham picks his home base according to the goals he has.This is honestly one of my favorite i...2022-05-1642 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesHow To Use Your Current Skills To Land Your First Remote JobLife can change fast when you're a digital nomad! Last year, Kat came on the podcast to talk about her life in Da Nang (Vietnam) and her business, A Way Abroad. Now, she lives in Albania with her husband and dog, and works at her new fully-remote job.In this episode, Kat tells us what she's done in the past year and how she found her new role as a Marketing Manager for a US based company. We also talk about how she manages to work full time and run her business. Oh yeah, and travel!2022-05-0941 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesAre Digital Nomads Destroying The Planet? & What Will The Future Look Like?The digital nomad industry is growing (and changing) FAST! That's awesome, but it's not all fun and games. All these people, taking allll these flights is not great for the planet.In this episode, Liam Martin and I talk about the good and the bad of the rapidly growing digital nomad lifestyle. How can we make sure we can keep enjoying it for a long time? We don't have the answer, but there's definitely some food for thought in this episode.Resources mentioned:Portable Professional on YoutubeConnect with Liam:Check out...2022-05-0242 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesDating As A Digital Nomad: The Do's And Don'tsAnother episode about dating as digital nomads! I think we can never learn enough about this topic, because I know a lot of nomads are looking for their longterm travel partner.In this episode, location independent psychologist Theresa Feulner joins us to talk about all things dating. I also spill the tea on how I met my boyfriend and how we started dating in Thailand.Resources mentioned:Nomad Soulmates & my interview with one of the founders: Dating As A Digital Nomad: The Mindset Shift You Need To MakeFairytrail & my interview with the founder: Dating...2022-04-2541 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesLessons From Selling A Tech Business To Starting A New Remote VentureWhat to do after you built and sold your business? Well, Adam Rosen started building a remote business, so he can now travel the world.In this episode, we talk about what he has learned from his previous business, cold email outreach, working with a remote team, and of course ✨travel✨.Connect with Adam:@adamirosen on instagramCheck out eocworks.com for cold email outreachListen to The Rise: with Skrizz & Adam podcastConnect with Anne:Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babe...2022-04-1834 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesHow Christa Romano Went From Aspiring English Teacher, To Expat, To Remote Worker, To Online Business Owner - All While Traveling The WorldIn the past 8 years, Christa has lived a lot of different digital nomad lifestyles. Her plan was to become an English teacher in Thailand, but she actually ended up landing a digital marketing job in Bangkok. After that experience living abroad, she has been traveling the world while working remotely. Last year, she made the switch to starting her own business as a digital nomad coach.I loved hearing how Christa got the place she is now; living in Bali with her dog, running her business, and lots of travels planned. I've been following Christa o...2022-04-1134 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesHow To Find Out Which Online Career Works For You (Hint: You Don't Have To Find Your Purpose)Finding out how to make money while traveling the world is not easy. Where to start? There are SO many options.Wanda Duncan went through the process of figuring out how to make the digital nomad life possible for her, and she shares some truth bombs in this episode. She ended up creating Black Women Travl -  a community and podcast for black travelers. I love how honest Wanda was in this interview, she really showed us the real digital nomad life. Hit play to let her story inspire you ✨Connect with Wanda:bl...2022-04-0437 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesThe Solution To Raising Global Citizen While Traveling The WorldIs digital nomad life only possible when you're single and don't have kids? No ma'am, it is not. In this episode, I invited Marcos Cavalho to talk about Boundless Life. Boundless Life makes it possible to travel the world with your kids, without having to compromise on education. When you travel with your kid(s) to a Boundless Life location, they will get the opportunity to work on 'quests' that are based on the UN sustainability goals, while also experiencing a new culture.I think I was born a few decades too early...F...2022-03-2831 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesThe Importance Of Hobbies & Scaling A High-Value BusinessYou've probably heard it before: you are not your business. Your business is a tool to live the life you want to live (for example as a digital nomad!). For this episode, I asked Ella Cook back on the pod. We already recorded 2 episodes together last year. One about Going Through Hardships And Making Sacrifices To Becoming A Location Independent Entrepreneur and another one about Building A Highly Successful Business.  At the end of this second episode, we left with an open question: what's next?In this b...2022-03-2141 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesMaking A Career Switch To Become A Content Creator While Living Fulltime In A VanCasey Hogan lives my dream life! She lives full time in her van, with her dog, traveling around the United States.In this episode, we talk about the transition she's making from her remote job to become a content creator. We also talk about the logistics of living and working in a van.Ps. the content creator class Casey mentioned is by Sidewalker Daily.Do you want to learn more about van life? I think you'll enjoy this episode I recorded with Sonia: How Sonia Went From Solopreneur To Agency Owner From Her...2022-03-1433 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesBuilding, Scaling & Managing Remote TeamsI'm in a phase in my business where I'm focusing on building a super solid remote team. And I can tell you; it has not been easy. It has been fun though.Andy Cabasso, founder of Postaga, will tell us exactly how he built his remote team. We talk about hiring, onboarding, project management software, team management. Alllll the nerdy, but interesting, stuff 🤓The episode is a bit more business-y than usual, so let me know what you think! Send me a DM @digitalnomadstoriespodcast if you want to hear more of these episodes on the pod...2022-03-0738 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesGetting Back To Digital Nomad Life After Settling Down w/ Daphnée LaforestAfter working remotely for several years as a freelancer and remote worker, and having kids, it was time for Daphnée to settle down for a bit. She chose Berlin as her home base and focused on spending time with her family and launching her consultancy business: Modern Leaders.After living in Berlin for a few years, it was time for Daphnée and her family to escape winter. They went to South Africa and restarted their digital nomad life.In this episode, Daphnée and I chat about the value of a stable income, bei...2022-02-2836 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesSurf Trips & Starting A Surfboard Business w/ Timmy Smith of Arc SurfboardsAfter going on an epic solo surf trip, Timmy started building his own surf boards. He started a business to sell the boards he builds, outsourced part of the building process, and grew the brand to be well-known in the surf space.This episode is not only about surfing, we also talk about starting a business, getting a remote 9-5 as an entrepreneur, the value of letting your business grow organically, and travel of course.Connect with Timmy:@arc_surfboards on instagramwww.arcsurfboards.com@timmy_smyth on instagramConnect with Anne:Leave...2022-02-2140 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesColiving, Fast Travel And Niching Down In BusinessI met Chelsea Turgeon 2 years ago (!) in Da Nang, Vietnam. Since then, we've grown sooooo much as business owners, travelers and people. In this episode, we talk about what changed in our lives since being baby-business owners in Da Nang, where Chelsea traveled to and how she niched down her business. I will also give you an idea of what I have planned before I leave Europe again to go nomadic in October.Connect with Chelsea:@coachchelsmd on instagramLife After Medicine podcast#ByeBurnout Starter KitConnect with Anne:On instagram @annes_n...2022-02-1445 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesThe Mindset Shift You Need To Become A Digital NomadSami has been living in beautiful Thailand for the past 5 years, and has been through several career pivots in this time. In this episode, she tells us how she went from being a teacher, to building a freelance writing career, to becoming a coach.We talk about finding purpose, how to get your first client, and the value of a morning routine when you travel a lot.Connect with Sami:@samireedcleaver on instagramcoachwithsami.comConnect with Anne:On instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes2022-02-0735 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesReverse Culture Shock After Living Abroad; How To Deal With ItWhat to do when you've been living in beautiful, sunny Australia for 3 years, and all of a sudden you have to go home?That's what happened to Veerle, and it was NOT easy. In this episode, she shares some super valuable tips on what to expect when you move abroad, but also what to think of when you're moving back home after a long time. Connect with Veerle:@unpackbyveer on instagramunpackbyveer.comConnect with Anne:On instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes2022-01-3132 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesGaining Confidence Through Travel And Language Learning TipsMichael Lavers used to be a very shy person. Now, he goes on solo trips around the world and even has his own podcast. What changed? He used travel to change his life and gain confidence.I loved hearing Michael's story, I think it's so cool how travel literally changed his life. Don't miss this episode, he also gives some really good language learning tips!Connect with Michael:ewmichael.comspeakmorelanguages.comLevel Up English podcastConnect with Anne:On instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes2022-01-2430 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesFiguring Out Digital Nomad Life And Online Business, With Chapin Kreuter From The Misfits & Rejects PodcastAfter 10 years of living in Nicaragua, Chapin was home for only 9 months before he left for Thailand to start his digital nomad journey. Now, 6+ years in and he's still trying to figure out what business idea works for him and his lifestyle.I think this episode might be the most important one on the podcast so far, because Chapin is so real and open about his digital nomad journey. It's usually not the first business idea that works for us to become digital nomads, and it might actually take a while to figure out what does. Listen...2022-01-1732 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesAdventure Travel And Working Local Jobs Around The WorldBjörn Palsson has been traveling fulltime for 12 years! For most of this time, he funded his travels by working local jobs around the world, saving most of his income, and then travel until he was broke. I HAD to ask Björn for tips on how to find all these local jobs, because I was not successful when I tried this strategy in 2018.After years of travel and going off the beaten path, Björn started his adventure travel company Crazy Puffin Adventure. They take small groups of travellers on truly adventurous trips. Get read...2022-01-1031 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesHow Chelsea Took Her Business On The Road In Australia And EuropeChelsea Riffe was in Australia when the pandemic started and she lost her job in a restaurant. She turned this stressful event around by using all the free time she had when she worked as a nanny to her advantage, to start her own business!After starting and building her business in hostels in Australia, Chelsea also took her business to Germany and on a big trip around Europe. In this episode, she tells us everything about her experiences while traveling with her biz. She has some really good tips for everyone who's thinking to take their...2022-01-0339 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesHow Sonia Went From Solopreneur To Agency Owner From Her Van In AustraliaRemember Sonia? She was on the podcast 6 months ago to talk about how she started her brand and web design business in Australia.She's back on the show to talk about all the changes she has made in her business and her life. Spoiler: she lives fulltime in her van again.You can listen to our last interview here: Running A Graphic Design Business From A Van In AustraliaConnect with Sonia:@wildlycreating on instagram@wildlysonia on instagramwildlycreating.comConnect with Anne:On instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my...2021-12-2733 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesHow Steve Used Upwork To Start A New Freelance Career And Moved To CroatiaSteve Tsentserensky lived the feast or famine freelance trap in the US before the pandemic started. When he found himself sleeping on his sister's couch with no new freelance prospect in sight, he knew something had to change.He then went all in on starting a brand new freelance career as a copywriter on Upwork. After a few months, he could live off his copywriting gigs and moved to Zagreb, Croatia.Resources mentioned:Facebook Group: Digital Nomad Entrepreneurs & freelancersFreelance To WinConnect with Steve:@finally.made.it on instagramConnect with...2021-12-2035 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesWhat You Need To Know About Privacy When You Live NomadicallyOne of the most annoying things about going nomadic is finding out what to do with your mail. There are a few services out there that will scan your mail for you, so you can access them digitally, but they're not very secure.Dallas had to find a solution to this problem when he went to Portugal to live and work from Lisbon. He started Privacy Post.In this episode, Dallas will tell us all about why he decided to move abroad, what he loves about Lisbon and how he started his company....2021-12-1336 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesFelly's Quest To Find A Digital Nomad Husband & How She Started And Scaled Her VA AgencyIs it just me or is it super interesting to hear about other people's dating life?In this episode, the amazing Felly Day tells us everything about how she started her digital nomad life as a VA, scaled quickly to an agency, moved to Mexico, AND her current search for a nomad husband.Definitely listen to this episode if you're looking for your first freelance client, because Felly honestly shared the best tip ever. I wish I knew this when I started my business 2+ years ago.Connect with Felly:On instagramOn her...2021-12-0637 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesHow Cam Runs Eight Businesses RemotelyYes, you read that right - Cam Woodsum owns 8 businesses. And quite successfully, since he's been financially independent since he was 28.In this interview, I asked Cam how (but like really HOW?!) he manages to run eight businesses. We talk about productivity, work-life balance and how Cam structures his digital nomad life. Resources we mentioned in the episode:Podcast episode with Steph Smith: Are You Taking Enough Time To Explore What You Want In Life? Book: Getting Things Done - David AllenBook: The AlchemistBook: Algorithms To Live ByConnect with Cam:On in...2021-11-2941 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesHow To Deal With Culture Shock And Find Friends When Moving AbroadDavid McNeill always had a passion for the Japanese language and culture. When he was 26 years old, he finally left his home country to live in Japan and it didn't disappoint! He had the time of his life.Since then, David also lived in Berlin, Germany, and currently has a home base in Porto, Portugal. After all these moves, he knows a thing or two about expat life, which is why he founded Expat Empire.In this episode, David tells his story of moving to completely different continents while pursuing his career. He has some...2021-11-2236 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesThe Dark Side Of Today's Hustle Culture & How To Use It To Your BenefitWhen you're a digital nomad, the internet is most likely your best friend. It's allows you to work from your laptop, wherever you are in the world. But there's also a dark side to being connected all the time.In this episode, Matthew Turner and I talk about hustle culture and comparing yourself to others. Matthew wrote a book about this very important topic, called Beyond The Pale.Are you interested in the book? Go to beyondbook.coIf you enjoyed this episode, you'll probably also like episode 1: Using Human Design To Structure...2021-11-1533 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesThe Fast Growing Digital Nomad Industry In India, Will India Have The Next Hotspot?Saurav Arya is the OG Indian digital nomad. When he was working as a mechanical engineer, he took a gap year and never returned back to the office. He now has a homebase in Bangalore, India, while traveling to 8-10 different countries every year. In this episode, Saurav and I talk about his digital nomad story, why more and more Indians are going the digital nomad route, and why India is a great country to visit as a digital nomad.Books Saurav mentioned:4 Hour WorkweekThe $100 Start UpThe Happiness Of PursuitEpisode I mentioned:2021-11-0834 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesPart-time Nomads Living In Mexico While Immersing In Local And Indigenous Culture Around The WorldCassie & Nate left their home country to travel the world, but ended up staying at their first destination. They enjoyed Mexico so much, that they decided to make it their home base.After several career pivots and turning a local business remotely, they now travel the world while blogging about it as the Native Nomads.Tune in to hear Cassie & Nate's digital nomad story!If you enjoyed this episode, you probably also like episode 7: Why You Should Pivot In Life As Often As You Want, with Dana Drahos.Connect with Cassie...2021-11-0139 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesThe Real & Crazy Digital Nomad Life, With Nomad Coach Christina DavisChristina left her corporate job with no plan B. She started traveling and slowly found out what she wanted to do in life. She dabbled into social media management, but decided that's not her perfect nomad job.Eventually, she started her own coaching business. She now has a home base in Bali and travels around the world while working remotely.In this interview I asked Christina what her typical day looks like, how to make sure you have enough time to actually experience the place you're traveling to, and how she found her purpose.2021-10-2541 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesExpat Life In Russa, Side Hustles And Relocation Plans, With Stephen KriselStephen left his home country to teach in Moskow, Russia for 1 year. It's been years and he still lives in Russia! I had to ask him why he chose to relocate to Russia, what he likes about living in Moskow and what made him stay.In this interview we also talk about financial goals, side hustles, and finding out what you want to do in life.Resources we mentioned in this episode:Khan AcademySchool Of Greatness PodcastIf you enjoyed this episode, you will probably also enjoy episode 36: Sabbaticals, (Very) Early Retirement, And...2021-10-1844 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesSabbaticals, (Very) Early Retirement, And Financial Independence, With Eric RichardEric Richard (31) retired last year to travel the world and start a podcast. After a year of travel, COVID ruined Erics plans and he went back to work. Now, he's continuing his FIRE (Finanial Independence Retire Early) journey by investing the majority of his income, while figuring out his next steps. In this interview, Eric explains exactly how he was able to retire at age 30, what he learned from traveling the world for a year, and why he went back to work. Resources we mentioned:Book: I Will Teach You To Be Ric...2021-10-1132 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesAre You Taking Enough Time To Explore What You Want In Life? Steph Smith About Exploring Vs. ExploitingSteph has an amazingly successful digital nomad career, several side hustles and a home base in San Diego. But she only got here after taking her time to explore what she really wants in life.In this interview, Steph and I talk about the book Algorithms To Live By. She explained how you should explore for 37% of your time, and exploit your ideal situation for the other 63%. I loved learning about this concept, but don't worry: we also talk about Steph's digital nomad life, favorite locations and travel style.Links we mentioned:Podcast episode...2021-10-0440 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesImproving Remote Work With Rise RemotelyOur guest today, Christina Voll, went from digital nomading through university to building her own remote work platform, Rise Remotely.I love how Christina eased in to digital nomad life, instead of making a drastic move (like me!). This interview is a great example of a different way to becoming a digital nomad, so don't miss it and tune in now!Connect with Christina:@riseremotely on instagram@christinavollxo on instagramriseremotely.com - use "DIGITALNOMADSTORIES" at checkout for 15% off!christinavoll.comConnect with Anne:On instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my...2021-09-2728 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesGetting A Remote Job vs. Starting Your Own Business, With Jordan CarrollNobody cares about the future of work, they care about the future of living - Chris Herd, Firstbase.If you want to travel the world while working remotely, you generally have 2 options: start your own business or work for someone else in a remote position.Jordan Carroll has done both in the 7 years he's been digital nomading, and he now helps his clients land their perfect remote job.In this interview we talk about Jordan's story going remotely, moving across the US, to traveling internationally with Remote Year. Jordan also tells us all...2021-09-2042 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesIt's Not Too Late - How Rachael Pilcher Started Her Digital Nomad Life At 40Rachael Pilcher is a digital nomad and professional freelance copywriter for tech and SaaS companies. She's worked with some of the world's best software brands, but it wasn't always this way.In 2015, she made the life-altering decision to sell everything she owned and go travelling. She sold her fashion retail business, her car, her motorbike, and pretty much everything else. Her life now fits neatly into a 60 litre backpack.Rachael has been on the road since 2016 - starting and growing her copywriting business from zero to where it is now. In this episode, w...2021-09-1331 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesHow To Travel Long Term, With Professional Hobo Nora DunnNora Dunn has been traveling long term for the past 15 years, of which 12 full time. I asked her to come on the podcast to ask her exactly how she does it and what she has learned along the way.We also talked about why Nora sold her busy financial planning office in Toronto, how she chooses her destinations, and the main financial tip she has for everyone who wants to travel long term.Connect with Nora:Get your free long term travel checklist!On her websiteOn her Youtube channelOn FacebookOn TwitterOn InstagramConnect...2021-09-0634 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesGetting Out Of The Freelance Trap And Hiring A Remote Team, With Tega DiegbeMany digital nomads (including myself) start their career freelancing. Freelancing is awesome, but you're still trading time for money. Tega Diegbe can help you get out of that trap by hiring your own remote team.In this interview, Tega and I talk about building a remote team, working as a remote employee and Tega's own story of growing his business.Connect with Tega:On his websiteConnect with Anne:On instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes2021-08-3031 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesGetting Kicked Out Of Australia And Writing A Book About It, With Travis KingTravis King has the craziest travel stories I've ever heard. Lucky for us, he wrote a book about it: Not That Anyone Asked, A Travel Memoir About Sex, Drugs, Love And Finding Purpose.In this episode, Travis tells us why he started traveling, his favorite story from the book and how he self-published his travel memoir.Connect with Travis:Check out his booktraviswking.com@ntaa_memoir on instagram@traviskingtravels on instagramConnect with Anne:On instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes2021-08-2351 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesSettling Down After Nomad Life; Anchor Or Prison? With Danielle SunbergDanielle left the traditional definition of success as a "Big Law" litigator in Washington D.C. behind to travel the world with a backpack exploring what it means to be human in the modern world. She became an expert in Eastern energy practices and founded two wellness businesses to share her wisdom with the world.After nomading for 1.5 years, she went back to the US and bought a house in Austin, Texas. In this episode, we talk about what Danielle learned from her travels, why she decided to settle down and how to see your home as...2021-08-1635 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesSolo Travel Tips And Tricks From Dr. Mary TravelbestDr. Mary Travelbest has been traveling solo for almost 5 decades. Her first trip was to New York City when she was only 15 years old!In this episode, Dr. Mary will share some of her most important lessons that she learnt from traveling solo, and she'll share some valuable tips for aspiring solo travelers.Connect with Dr. Mary Travelbest:Listen to her podcastOn instagramJoin the Facebook groupOn her websiteConnect with Anne:On instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes2021-08-0937 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesBuilding A Highly Successful Business - What's Next? With Ella Cook [Part 2]Ella Cook has built her business up to the point where she has all the time and financial freedom she has been looking for. So now what? What's next?We also talk about how Ella ended up in Bali, how she started her business and built it up to the point where it is now, and what her plans for the future are.This is part 2 of last week's episode, but you can also listen to this episode if you haven't listened to part 1. Enjoy & let Ella inspire you!Connect with...2021-08-021h 02Digital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesGoing Through Hardships And Making Sacrifices To Becoming A Location Independent Entrepreneur, With Ella CookLife hasn't been easy for Ella Cook. She's a digital nomad now, running her business location independent from Bali. But it hasn't been easy to get here.Ella grew up in Zambia, went to high school and university in the UK, and lived in Australia for 8 years. In this interview, we talk about the hardships and struggles she had to overcome to get where she is now. Don't worry, it's not a depressing story (at all!). Let Ella's story inspire you ✨Connect with Ella:On FacebookOn Instagram @misscook_magicVisit her website: schoolofmagic.co2021-07-2650 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesLearning Languages And Connecting Different Cultures, With Hebah NigmHebah speaks 6 (SIX!) languages fluently. she also has a YouTube channel called Hebah's Rollercoaster where she shares videos about languages, language learning, and differences between cultures.In this episode, Hebah and I talk about her multicultural upbringing in Austria, how she learnt to be fluent in so many languages, and the benefit of speaking the local language while traveling.Connect with Hebah: On YoutubeOn instagram @hebahsrollercoasterOn Facebook @hebahsrollercoasterConnect with Anne:On instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes2021-07-1943 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesDating As A Digital Nomad: The Mindset Shift You Need To MakeDating as a digital nomad is tough! At least that's what I always told myself. Kimberly Koehler came on the podcast today to talk about why dating as a digital nomad is only as hard as you make it for yourself and how to successfully find your significant other while on the road.A very important episode!Connect with Kimberly:Nomad Soulmate FB Grouphttps://www.KimberlyKoehler.comClubhouseInstagram @DatingCoachKK & @Simply_Kimberly_KConnect with Anne:On instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes2021-07-1239 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesFrom Drug Addiction To Living In Budapest As A Digital Nomad, With Francis NayanFrancis probably the most inspiring story I've shared on this podcast so far. He went from being addicted to opioids in college, to traveling the world and working remotely as a copywriter. If he can do it, you definitely can!Listen to this interview to hear what happened and how Francis turned his life around.Connect with Francis:Sign up for The Nomad Newsletter - Get Exclusive Updates On All Things Remote Work, Digital Nomadism, And Location-Independent Living (& it's free!)Visit his websiteOn instagram @francis.nayan Connect with Anne:On in...2021-07-0532 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesRunning A Graphic Design Business From A Van In AustraliaSonia started her graphic design business from scratch, while living in a van in Australia. Well that's impressive!In today's interview, Sonia and I talk about what Sonia did prior to starting her own business, why she decided to start her biz, and how she's managing work and living full time in her van.Warning: after listening to this episode, chances are high that you will book a ticket to Australia and buy a van.Connect with Sonia:Visit her websiteOn instagram @wildlycreatingConnect with Anne:On instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn...2021-06-2835 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesWork, Travel, And Connect With Your Kids At Family WorkationDo you feel like digital nomad life is not for you, because you have kids? Kate Shifman makes it possible for you to travel with your family on her Family Workation.Kate went from working a hectic life in the New York agency world, to moving to Portugal as a freelancer. She saw a need for families to connect while traveling, instead of shipping the kids off to overpriced summer camps while mom and dad work all summer. She launched Family Workation, which runs its pilot in August 2021. You can still sign up, take a...2021-06-2133 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesKat's Way Abroad As A Serial Expat In 4 ContinentsKat Smith got the travel bug when her parents forced her to take a semester off after high school to visit Guatemala. She literally tried the get off the plane, because she really didn't want to go. But she did, and since then she lived in 4 continents in the past 8 years.Kat went from working temp jobs like being a tour guide and working on a yacht, to starting her own business A Way Abroad where she empowers women to take the plunge to moving abroad as an expat or digital nomad.Listen to this...2021-06-1433 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesDigital nomading vs. settling down, with Naza ZhurtanovaNaza quit her corporate career in Denmark after getting a burnout. She started her digital nomad journey in India and Thailand, until the pandemic hit and she had to go home.Now, Naza settled down in Mallorca. She started her own business to help overwhelmed millennial women transform their lives through yoga and meditation. In this episode, I asked Naza how she made the transition from being burnt out in a corporate career to living her purpose in Mallorca. We also talked about the benefits of having a home base and being a parttime nomad.2021-06-0731 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesReal Estate Investing As The Perfect Passive Income Stream and Matt Bowles' Digital Nomad StoryMatt Bowles has been a full-time digital nomad with no permanent base since 2013 and has run his company (Maverick Investor Group) from 65 different countries on 6 continents in the last 8 years. He is also the host of The Maverick Show podcast where he interviews today's most interesting location-independent entrepreneurs and world travelers. Matt co-founded Maverick Investor Group in 2007 as a fully-remote company to help people buy cash-flowing rental properties in the best U.S. real estate markets, regardless of where they live. He has been featured in major national media and was named one of the “Top 50 Real Est...2021-05-3140 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesDating for digital nomads just got a lot easier with FairytrailIn my digital nomad friend group the overall consensus was that it's extremely difficult to date when you live a digital nomad lifestyle. Everyone just settled to stay single as long as they were roaming the earth.Taige had the same experience when he was on the road a lot for his job as a Product Manager. He created the app Fairytrail to solve this problem for all digital nomads and remote workers.In this episode, Taige tells us exactly what the app does and why it works so well.Download Fairytrail here2021-05-2442 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesThe ins and outs of coliving for digital nomads and remote workers, with Haz MemonColiving spaces are up and coming! My guest today, Haz Memon, is a coliving expert and he told me we went from 9 to 250+ coliving spaces in Europe in the past 5 years. Insane!I have never stayed in a coliving space myself and I was very curious how it is to live with so many people and what the benefits are. What Haz told me about his colivings, Swiss Escape and Greek Escape, sounds amazing! Definitely on the bucketlist!I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording.Ps. we also...2021-05-1731 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesThe perfect digital nomad job: Yassine is an ethical hackerI'm pretty sure Yassine has the perfect digital nomad job. He can work when and where he wants, he can take as much time off as he wants and he never has calls in different timezones.In this episode, Yassine tells us exactly what he does as an ethical hacker. We also talk about how he got into hacking and where he wants to go when borders open and traveling gets a bit easier again.It was so much fun to catch up after meeting Yassine in Hanoi, Vietnam! Connect with Yassine:2021-05-1034 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesTraveling and working online as a nomad couple, with Niamh DelaneyNiamh and I go wayyyyy back! We met in a party hostel in Cambodia, 2.5 years ago (in our previous lives). Since then, a lot has happened and a lot has changed for both of us.In this episode, Niamh and I talk about why she left her home country Ireland, her solo travel experience and how she started her own virtual assistant business. Niamh travels with her boyfriend Adam, so I had to ask her how she does it. She had some great advice for all digital nomad couples.We also talked about...2021-05-0345 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesHow nothing ever goes to plan for digital nomads in 2021, with Aisling Grace QuirkeIn all the interviews I did for this podcast, literally every single guest told me they had to change plans because of the pandemic. No surprise there, but it can be very annoying when you have to change your whole life due to this reason. In this episode, Aisling and I talk about how to deal with these crazy times as a digital nomad. We also discuss packing tips for when we can travel again, and how to find the perfect remote career.Tune in to hear more!Connect with Aisling: On in...2021-04-2638 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesHow to never feel lonely as a digital nomad, with Lyda MichopoulouAre you afraid of feeling lonely when you travel and work as a digital nomad? You are not alone in that thought! So I asked Lyda how she makes sure she is NEVER lonely, even though she spends a lot of time by herself.We also talked about Lyda's journey into nomad life, taking a break from nomading to grow her business and the benefits of having a home base. Connect with Lyda:On instagramOn Linkedin Connect with Anne:On instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Po...2021-04-1941 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesTeaching english and settling down in Merida, MexicoKat has been teaching English for a decade. She started her digital nomad journey as a nanny in Paris and taught online and in class for years after that.  Listen to this episode to hear everything about Kat's experience with teaching English as a second language, starting a webshop and living in Merida, Mexico!Connect with Kat:Kat's websiteInstagramFacebookConnect with Anne:On instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes2021-04-1236 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesSeasonal Work To Getting Paid To Travel As A Travel Writer, with Anny WoolridgeAnny is an amazing travel writer who wrote for We Are Travel Girls, Culture Trip, World Nomads, and more impressive titles. In this episode, we talk about how Anny started her career as a travel writer, how she worked seasonal jobs to travel and what she loves so much about Colombia.Do you want to travel longterm, but you don't want to work on a computer all day? Listen to this episode for some great job inspiration!Connect with Anny:On her websiteOn instagram @annysadventuresOn Twitter @annysadventuresOn Pinterest @annysadventuresConnect...2021-04-0536 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesLiving in Da Nang, Vietnam as a podcast manager, with Rosa SarmentoRosa has been in Vietnam for 2 whole years now! Working as a podcast manager, while exploring the country.In this episode, we talk about how she started her podcast management business and why she chose to live in Vietnam for 2 years. It's so funny how similar our stories are, Rosa and I even took the same online course to learn about podcast management (it's called 90 Day VA).Connect with Rosa:On instagram @idea.blossomsOn facebook @ideablossomsOn Pinterest @ideablossomsOn her websiteConnect with Anne:On instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my...2021-03-2925 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesWhy you should pivot in life as often as you want, with Dana DrahosDo you have no idea what you want to do in life? Are you tired of people asking you 'what fires you up'? In this episode of Digital Nomad Stories, I talk to Dana Drahos. Dana pivoted her business 4 times in the last 2.5 years. She moved to Vietnam to teach English, started her podcast management business, pivoted into life coaching, and is currently studying for her Health and Nutrition coaching certification. We talked about why it's perfectly fine to pivot in life (as often as you want), how you can listen to...2021-03-2238 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesKatia travels the world with her cat Gipsy"I can't travel because I don't want to leave my pet behind". That's not an excuse according to Katia Dimova, because she simply took her cat on the road with her. After 7 years of slow traveling with Gipsy, Katia is now starting a co-living project in a castle in the north of France. Listen to this episode if you want to know how Katia managed to take her cat everywhere on her travels and how you can do the same.----more----Connect with Katia:- On...2021-03-1536 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesWorking holidays and travel content creation, with Angie D'ErricoAngie started her digital nomad life in 2012, when she left her home country of Argentina to go on a working holiday in New Zealand. In the first week she decided she will not go back home. After several working holidays, Angie found a way to monetize her passion and build her own business. She's currently writing a book about her travels in Iran! This interview is truly inspiring, so hit play and let's dream about future travels.----more----Connect with Angie:On instagram @titinroundtheworldOn her podcast (in...2021-03-0838 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesUsing your current skills to start a digital nomad career, with Gertrud TavernierDo you feel like digital nomad life is not possible for you, because your job doesn't allow you to work remotely? That's what Gertrud thought when she worked in the pharmaceutical industry. She decided to expand her skillset and started her digital nomad career combining her previous and new skills. After obtaining her doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences in December 2012, Gertrud decided to dive deeper in alternative medicine such as herbal and Chinese medicine as well as Ayurveda, but also in movement studies such as yoga, free movement & dance. She inherited the entrepreneurial spirit and founded, next t...2021-03-0133 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesUsing Human Design to structure digital nomad life, with Nienke AppelsLiving like a digital nomad gives you all the freedom in the world. But that can also be quite overwhelming... How can you structure your days in a way that feels good for YOU? That's what I'll be talking about with Nienke Appels! Fellow podcaster, brand strategist and part time digital nomad who escaped Dutch winter in Bali. Listen to the episode to hear Nienkes digital nomad story.----more----Connect with Nienke:- On instagram @nienkeappels- Listen to her podcast (in Dutch)----more----2021-03-0142 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesLagos, Portugal is the new digital nomad hotspot in EuropeBeach, surfing, a growing digital nomad community with lots of meet ups... That's what you get when you go to Lagos, Portugal. This upcoming digital nomad hotspot is high on my list of future destinations. In this episode, Joana (founder of Lagos Digital Nomads) will tell you everything about her town and why it's perfect for digital nomads.----more----Traveling & Meeting People are Joana’s greatest Passions! Graduated in Hotel Management, at the age of 26 decided to start her own business – she opened 2 Guesthouses in Lagos.Freedom to put her ideas and v...2021-03-0123 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesDigital nomad life in 2003 - without ANY technologyI don't know about you, but I rely heavily on my iphone with google maps when I'm traveling. I look up public transport, reviews for restaurants, how far is my airbnb from the beach? Augustas was a "digital nomad" before this name was invented. Already since 2003 he has chosen to live life by exploring different cultures and people of the world.He has experience living in dozens of countries in Latin America, Europe and Asia. Back in the day used to be a freelance web-developer without owning a computer. Augustas used to keep all important d...2021-03-0135 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesTrailer season 2: I'M BACK!Ohhhh my... So much has happened since I started this podcast. After focusing on other aspects of life, I decided to finally RELAUNCH the podcast. With a new name, a new brand, and new guests! Woohoo!!In this trailer episode, I'll tell you exactly what to expect from season 2. Spoiler: WEEKLY episodes. Connect with Anne:@annes_nomadstoryon instagramLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes2021-02-2604 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesDigital nomad life in 2020 - recap2020 was eventful and that's an understatement. I decided to record an episode about my 2020. Where I traveled to, what I worked on and what my plans are for 2021. So listen in to hear me ramble on about all that... Connect with Anne:@annes_nomadstory on instagramLearn more about The Podcast Babes2020-12-1633 minDigital Nomad StoriesDigital Nomad StoriesMerel's Interesting Sidehustle: Vocalist On Hardstyle SongsMerel always had a huge passion for singing and songwriting. After years of doing this as a hobby, she met a hardstyle DJ and decided to record a song with them. 4 songs, 440.000+ streams and a publishing deal later, she's hustling hard to make more music while also working a 9-5. Tune in to find out how Merel made a sidehustle of her passion, plans for the future and much needed time management hacks. Connect with Anne:@annes_nomadstory on instagramLearn more about The Podcast Babes2020-12-0532 min