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While She's Away65. How to Build and Afford Your Van Life Dream with Fiorella YriberryHave you ever dreamed of converting and living in a van? Well in this episode of While She's Away, I sit down with Fiorella, a content marketing specialist and full-time nomad who’s traveled through 40 states and 35 national parks—all from her self-converted home on wheels. We dive into her journey from a spontaneous bus purchase to becoming a van conversion pro alongside her partner. Fiorella shares the nitty-gritty of building out a van, budgeting for life on the road, and what day-to-day van life actually looks like. We also get into how she balances remote...2025-03-2154 min
While She's Away64. Solo Travel to Lover Girl Era: Emmy's Experience Settling into Lisbon LifeIn this episode of While She's Away, I’m yapping with Emmy, the creator of Emmy Goes Places, who went from full-time solo travel and wild party nights to settling down in Lisbon and stepping into her soft girl era. We get into what sparked that shift—how she went from hopping between countries and meeting unforgettable (sometimes chaotic) people to craving community, stability, and a different kind of adventure. Emmy shares hilarious and eye-opening stories from her past travels, spills the tea on dating on the road, and talks about what it’s been like bu...2025-03-061h 06
While She's Away63. How I Knew It Was Time to Stop Full-Time TravelIn this episode of While She's Away, I’m getting personal and sharing what led me to finally settle down and create a home base after years of full-time travel. For the first time, I’m recording from my own room—a space that’s all mine—and reflecting on the big shifts that brought me here! Of course, this transition hasn’t been without its challenges. But I’ve found a new appreciation for balance—loving travel while also embracing the stability of having a home base. Tune in to hear more about this journey and how I...2025-01-1619 min
While She's Away62. W Trek in Patagonia Made Easy: Must-Know Packing and Booking Tips for Torres Del PaineIn this episode of While She's Away, I’m sharing all about my recent adventure on the W trek in Torres del Paine, Patagonia. Over four unforgettable days, I tackled some of the world’s most iconic landscapes, and I’ve got the tips to help you plan your own trek! In part 1 of this mini-series covering the W trek, I’ll cover my prep process—what to pack, how to book, and logistics hacks. Plus, I'll share the essentials like layering up, smart food choices, and must-have gear like hiking poles. If you’re...2024-11-1423 minWhile She's Away61. How Much Money Do You ACTUALLY Need to Travel the World?In this episode of While She’s Away, I’m spilling all the tea on how much money you actually need to travel the world. 🤑✨ I’m breaking down all the different travel budgets, from backpacker life to a little more bougie. And I’m sharing my own experiences (plus real numbers) from my adventures through Southeast Asia, Europe, and South America. I got you with the questions you need to ask yourself before planning your trip—like where you’re going, when, how long, and what vibe you’re after (budget queen, mid-range, or luxury...2024-10-1719 min
While She's Away60. How to Stop Using Travel to Escape Your Life with Geleen AntonioIn this episode of While She's Away, I’m chatting with Geleen, who used to work in neuroscience and healthcare consulting but now lives her best life as a digital nomad. Geleen has this super cool way of looking at travel as a hero’s journey, where it’s all about really getting to know yourself, planning trips with intention, and finding ways to bring those new experiences back into your everyday life. We dive into the struggles of using travel just to escape, share some personal stories about growth and figuring ourselves out, and talk ab...2024-10-1050 minWhile She's Away59. A Beginners Guide to Travel Hacking Lindsay MukaddamThis week I'm replaying one of our MOST listened to episodes all about....travel hacking!! In this episode, I basically get taught a 101 class on credit cards, points and miles, and travel hacking. This is nowhere near my area of expertise so I'm super excited to have this week's guest, Lindsay Mukaddam, sharing everything she knows! Lindsay is a travel blogger and content creator based in Austin, TX focusing on solo travel for women. She encourages and educates women on how to discover their strength and independence through exploring the world. Lindsay hosts group trips a...2024-10-0333 min
While She's Away58. Why You Should Go Vegan If You Love Travel with Calen OttoIn today’s episode, we’ve got the amazing Calen Otto back with us to dive into the super cool world of vegan travel. Calen, a queer, anti-speciesist travel blogger and author of The Art of Unruly Travel on a Budget, is here to share their experiences and give us some really practical tips on how to keep up with a vegan lifestyle while traveling and exploring different cultures. We’ll be talking about how cultural practices and ethics can sometimes collide, the role of plant-based foods in different places, and how to explain your dietary...2024-09-2659 minWhile She's Away57. 4 Lesser-Known Platforms to Find Freelance Clients Beyond Upwork & FiverrUpwork and Fiverr can be great starting points for new freelancers, but they’re often OVERRUN with people all bidding for the same jobs. It can leave you feeling frustrated and stuck, wondering why you’re not making progress. But don’t worry! In this episode, I’m sharing four alternative platforms you can start using today to find freelance clients—no need to pay for bids on Upwork! Where to Find Freelance Clients: TheHiveIndex.com Harlow Freelance Opportunities PodJobs.Net Bonus Platform (bc ily): Ilovecreatives.com If you find a freelance...2024-09-1810 min
While She's Away56. How to Build a Thriving Online Business with Strategic Marketing and Boundaries with Nienke NinaIn this episode of the While She's Away podcast, I’m sitting down with the amazing Nienke Nina to dive into the ins and outs of freelancing, online business, and digital nomad life. Nienke Nina talks about her journey and why LinkedIn, setting boundaries, and having a solid support system have been key to her business success. We chat about how to engage with clients effectively, from setting clear contracts to doing regular reviews. She also shares some of her marketing tips, the power of authenticity, and what it takes to build a sustainable freelance busi...2024-09-1150 minWhile She's Away55. The Maverick Show: Queer Travel Tips and Resources, Palestine Solidarity, and Hosting the “While She’s Away” Podcast This week I'm resharing part two of my guest appearance on The Maverick Show with Matt Bowles. The Maverick Show is all about real, in-depth chats with some of the most interesting world travelers, digital nomads, and location-independent entrepreneurs. Matt Bowles travels the globe full-time, meeting fascinating people, uncovering stories of their wildest adventures, and breaking down the skills, tactics, and strategies they use to build remote businesses and design their lifestyles. This is Part 2 of my afternoon wine sesh with Matt. I shared travel tips and resources for queer digital noma...2024-09-0444 minWhile She's Away54. The Maverick Show: The World’s Largest Pride Parade, Shaving Your Head in India, and Riding a Motorcycle Across VietnamWelcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This week I'm resharing an episode where I guested on The Maverick Show with Matt Bowles. The Maverick Show is all about real, in-depth chats with some of the most interesting world travelers, digital nomads, and location-independent entrepreneurs. Matt Bowles travels the globe full-time, meeting fascinating people, uncovering stories of their wildest adventures, and breaking down the skills, tactics, and strategies they use to build remote businesses and design their own lifestyles. I joined Matt for an afternoon wine sesh, and...2024-08-2847 minWhile She's Away53. What I Learned in a Year of Freelance Podcast Management and Full-Time TravelWelcome back to the While She's Away Podcast! In this special episode, I’m excited to share some invaluable lessons I’ve learned over the past year as a freelance podcast manager while traveling the world. I’ll be diving into my top four takeaways on mastering project management, transitioning from backpacker to digital nomad, refining pricing strategies, and embracing the joy of freelancing! Creator Higlight: I’m also thrilled to spotlight the amazing work of Hannah, founder of Digital Nomad Kit and Virtual Excellence Academy, and her incredible LGBTQIA+ remote worker community, Rainbow Remote. If you iden...2024-08-2118 minWhile She's Away52. Why Freelancing is The Best Way to Become a Digital NomadIn episode 52 I dive deep into why freelancing is hands-down the best way to become a digital nomad! As a solo budget traveler and digital nomad myself, I spill the tea on why freelancing beats traditional remote jobs, especially when it comes to the freedom and flexibility we all crave. I’ll be comparing it to other freelance jobs like copywriting, virtual assistance, and video editing—and let me tell you, podcast management comes out is the best! We’ll chat about everything from project-based versus ongoing work, to potential income streams, and why there’s such a huge d...2024-08-1422 minWhile She's Away51. Making Freelance Podcast Management Work: Client Tips, Networking, and MoreIn this episode of While She's Away, I’m diving into freelancing as a digital nomad! I’m answering your questions about how to get started, manage clients across different time zones, and find time to improve your skills. I'm also sharing all about the importance of networking and how platforms like HoneyBook can make client management easy! Plus, I'll give you a sneak peek into my upcoming workshop designed to help aspiring freelancers make money while traveling!Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path...2024-08-0720 minWhile She's Away51. Making Freelance Podcast Management Work: Client Tips, Networking, and MoreIn this episode of While She's Away, I’m diving into freelancing as a digital nomad! I’m answering your questions about how to get started, manage clients across different time zones, and find time to improve your skills. I'm also sharing all about the importance of networking and how platforms like HoneyBook can make client management easy! Plus, I'll give you a sneak peek into my upcoming workshop designed to help aspiring freelancers make money while traveling! Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path? My wo...2024-08-0719 minWhile She's Away50. From Nannying to My First Paid ClientIn this episode of While She's Away, I’m sharing my personal journey from being a full-time nanny to landing my first paid client as a freelancer! I'll be opening up about my transformative shift into the digital nomad lifestyle, recounting the steps I took to develop new skills and finally secure my first podcast production client. Plus, I’ll give you a sneak peek into an upcoming workshop designed to help you become a freelance podcast producer. Join me as I reflect on my milestones, share insights, and hopefully inspire you to chase your own digital nomad dreams.2024-07-3120 minWhile She's Away50. From Nannying to My First Paid ClientIn this episode of While She's Away, I’m sharing my personal journey from being a full-time nanny to landing my first paid client as a freelancer! I'll be opening up about my transformative shift into the digital nomad lifestyle, recounting the steps I took to develop new skills and finally secure my first podcast production client. Plus, I’ll give you a sneak peek into an upcoming workshop designed to help you become a freelance podcast producer. Join me as I reflect on my milestones, share insights, and hopefully inspire you to chase your own digital nomad dreams. 2024-07-3020 minWhile She's Away49. Steps to Successfully Pivot Your Career to Remote Work with Sojourner WhiteIn this episode of While She's Away, I chat Sojourner White about her journey from career confusion to traveling the world as a remote social worker! Sojourner shares how she switched to a remote social work role during the pandemic and the importance of always learning and being willing to fail.Sojourner White is a remote social worker, award-winning travel journalist, and train travel queen. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin she has been a digital nomad, called Spain home as a study abroad student turned English teacher with the Fulbright Program, and spent a summer...2024-07-2453 minWhile She's Away49. Steps to Successfully Pivot Your Career to Remote Work with Sojourner WhiteIn this episode of While She's Away, I chat Sojourner White about her journey from career confusion to traveling the world as a remote social worker! Sojourner shares how she switched to a remote social work role during the pandemic and the importance of always learning and being willing to fail. Sojourner White is a remote social worker, award-winning travel journalist, and train travel queen. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin she has been a digital nomad, called Spain home as a study abroad student turned English teacher with the Fulbright Program, and spent a summer in G...2024-07-2452 minWhile She's Away48. Navigating Overtourism: Insights from Erin Hynes on Responsible and Sustainable TravelIn this episode of the While She's Away Podcast, I'm chatting with Erin Hynes from the "Curious Tourism" podcast about overtourism and how to travel responsibly. Erin and I break down what overtourism is all about, its effects like pushing out locals and hurting the environment, and how social media trends play a part. Erin shares some great tips on traveling during the off-season, exploring hidden gems, and supporting local businesses. She also shares her journey from being a hardcore budget traveler to embracing more sustainable travel practices!In this episode Erin and I...2024-07-1649 minWhile She's Away48. Navigating Overtourism: Insights from Erin Hynes on Responsible and Sustainable TravelIn this episode of the While She's Away Podcast, I'm chatting with Erin Hynes from the "Curious Tourism" podcast about overtourism and how to travel responsibly. Erin and I break down what overtourism is all about, its effects like pushing out locals and hurting the environment, and how social media trends play a part. Erin shares some great tips on traveling during the off-season, exploring hidden gems, and supporting local businesses. She also shares her journey from being a hardcore budget traveler to embracing more sustainable travel practices! In this episode Erin and I talk a...2024-07-1648 minWhile She's Away47. Unruly Podcast: Rainbow Everything Everywhere All At Once With Charlie Sprinkman & FriendsHappy Pride Month!! This week I'm re-sharing an episode from the Unruly Podcast that features several different trans, non-binary, and queer humans:Join us for a special episode where host Calen Otto takes listeners back in time — traversing backyard woodlands and river rapids — to retrace bare-footed memories from each of our guests, woven together by illuminating storytelling.Charlie Sprinkman is featured on this episode among other trans, non-binary, and queer folks. This episode is an ode to the experiences of folks now in their mid...2024-06-1958 minWhile She's Away47. Unruly Podcast: Rainbow Everything Everywhere All At Once With Charlie Sprinkman & FriendsHappy Pride Month!! This week I'm re-sharing an episode from the Unruly Podcast that features several different trans, non-binary, and queer humans: Join us for a special episode where host Calen Otto takes listeners back in time — traversing backyard woodlands and river rapids — to retrace bare-footed memories from each of our guests, woven together by illuminating storytelling. Charlie Sprinkman is featured on this episode among other trans, non-binary, and queer folks. This episode is an ode to the experiences of folks now in their mid 20's and 30's who grew up...2024-06-1957 minWhile She's Away46. How Quouch Makes Couch Surfing Safe for Queer Travelers with Nora Von BreitenbachIn this episode of While She's Away, I dive into the vibrant world of queer travel and community building. I sit down with Nora, the amazing founder of Quouch—a platform that makes sure queer people and women have safe and comfy places to stay while traveling. We chat about everything from her couch-surfing adventures in Berlin to the crucial steps she's taken to make travel safer for LGBTQIA+ folks. You'll get to hear all about the creation and impact of Quouch. We also have a moving story from Aseel, a Palestinian woman who shares her...2024-05-2143 minWhile She's Away46. How Quouch Makes Couch Surfing Safe for Queer Travelers with Nora Von BreitenbachIn this episode of While She's Away, I dive into the vibrant world of queer travel and community building. I sit down with Nora, the amazing founder of Quouch—a platform that makes sure queer people and women have safe and comfy places to stay while traveling. We chat about everything from her couch-surfing adventures in Berlin to the crucial steps she's taken to make travel safer for LGBTQIA+ folks. You'll get to hear all about the creation and impact of Quouch.We also have a moving story from Aseel, a Palestinian woman who sh...2024-05-2144 minWhile She's Away45. Digging into Intentional Travel in Costa RicaIn this week's episode, I'm taking you on a very personal journey as I unpack my recent experiences in Costa Rica. Over the past several months I've had some realizations that my constant movement has been a band-aid for deeper issues and a way to cope with life's stresses. Through this self-discovery, I delve into the idea of intentional travel and what it means to truly stay present, even when things get tough. I'll be sharing the raw moments when travel no longer served as my escape and how it forced me to confront what I’d be...2024-04-0921 minWhile She's Away45. Digging into Intentional Travel in Costa RicaIn this week's episode, I'm taking you on a very personal journey as I unpack my recent experiences in Costa Rica. Over the past several months I've had some realizations that my constant movement has been a band-aid for deeper issues and a way to cope with life's stresses. Through this self-discovery, I delve into the idea of intentional travel and what it means to truly stay present, even when things get tough.I'll be sharing the raw moments when travel no longer served as my escape and how it forced me to confront what I’d be...2024-04-0923 minWhile She's Away44. Let's Reflect on 2023 TogetherHello beautiful people and welcome to 2024! wow...it's been a fucking year and if you're anything like me and struggling to reflect on everything that has happened in 2023 then this episode is for you! This is an open safe space for us to reflect together. In this episode I vulnerably share... Why I was depressed in 2023 How my first full year as a digital nomad went the 2023 goals I did and didn't complete things I want to call in for 2024 Come have a listen, do some reflecting yourself, and let's s...2024-01-0319 minWhile She's Away43: An Inside Look at Life in Occupied Palestine with Suzanne Yatim AslamAs travelers, we have a responsibility to be aware, educate ourselves, and most importantly speak out against genocide. Welcome to season 3 of the While She's Away Podcast. I wish I didn't have to begin this season talking about an active genocide that is happening to the Palestinian people in Gaza, but I must. Silence is complicity at this point. So I hope, as fellow travelers and global citizens, that you take the time and listen and learn from our guest this week, Suzanne. Suzanne Aslam is a former actress, activist, and Mis...2023-11-0858 minWhile She's AwayTrailer: While She's Away Season 3Becoming a digital nomad, an inside look at the life of a flight attendant, building a business while traveling...did your ears perk up when I mentioned any of those? Well, if they did, season 3 of While She's Away Podcast is for you! I'm your host, Dianni Hall! I'm a solo budget backpacker, podcaster, and freelancer who has been nomadic for almost five years! I started my journey with a solo trip to India and haven't stopped since! I'm also a digital nomad aka a freelancer working in content creation and podcast production. I have do...2023-10-1701 minWhile She's Away42. Behind the Silk: Learning to Trust YourselfToday we are dealing with the limiting beliefs that come about when we are pursuing our careers and dreams and how to not compare to others. Our guest today is full-time traveller and digital nomad Dianni Hall who is from the While She’s Away podcast. Dianni started her own podcast management business from scratch and has to remind herself daily to trust herself and the process, along with looking back at how far she has come. On this episode we cover: • Dianni quitting her degree to travel full-time and start her own business • Long distance relationships • Learning to fail and get up a...2023-09-1355 minWhile She's Away41: How Do You Know When It's Time to Slow Down?It's been almost a month but ya girl is back with another episode...well actually the final episode of season 2! I don't know how a whole month of not posting an episode got away from me, but I've learned and reflected on a few things regarding this podcast and life in general. This little solo episode shares some of my recent thoughts and feelings about this podcast, traveling, and just life. So this is basically a public brain dump if you will. I still hope you find some resonance in it 2023-06-3019 minWhile She's Away40: How Greether Helps You Explore The World Like a Local with Vanessa KarelWelcome to episode 40 of the While She's Away Podcast! So insane to me that I've created 40 episodes of this podcast! And to celebrate 40 episodes, we have an amazing guest interview with Vanessa Karel, the founder of Greether! Vanessa Karel, is a second-time Founder, Serial Entrepreneur, Storyteller, and Creative Producer. She was recently named as one of the 100 rising Latinx Startup founders to watch through her work founding Greether; a travel startup that helps women travel safer. Vanessa is also currently leading Girls in Tech, San Francisco as their Manager Director. In 2020, she finally realized what ha...2023-05-3139 minWhile She's Away39: How to Start Travel Hacking with Lindsay MukaddamWelcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! In this episode, I basically get taught a 101 class on credit cards, points and miles, and travel hacking. This is nowhere near my area of expertise so I'm super excited to have this week's guest, Lindsay Mukaddam, sharing everything she knows! Lindsay is a travel blogger and content creator based in Austin, TX focusing on solo travel for women. She encourages and educates women on how to discover their strength and independence through exploring the world. Lindsay hosts group trips around the world for members of the...2023-05-0338 minWhile She's Away38 - How and Why to do a Masters Abroad with Flavia CornejoWelcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! On this week's episode, I got to have a very resonating conversation with Flavia Cornejo! A first-generation Peruvian American, Flavia is a travel blogger, digital creator, and Founder of Latina Traveler. As a full-time traveler, Flavia has visited over 35 countries and lived in 5 to date. Flavia’s interest in the travel industry led her to pursue two master’s degrees in the field: Tourism and Travel Journalism. In addition, Flavia is the Founder of Latina Traveler, a platform created to inspire Women of Color to tr...2023-04-2650 minWhile She's Away37 - Plus-Size Travel Tips with Alexis DeanI've been MIA for a few weeks I know but with a good excuse! I've been settling into hostel life again, balancing freelance work, hostel work, and enjoying Mexico City. So needless to say, I needed a little break from the podcast, but alas we are back! Welcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! I had the joy, honor, and privilege of getting to interview Alexis Dean for this episode. If you don't know Alexis, she is a plus-size traveler, who is taking her life on the road! She's worked in hospitality/tou...2023-04-1855 minWhile She's Away36 - Life as a Lesbian Traveler with Allyssa LeatonHi darlings! Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! On this weeks episode we are talking about what it means to be a queer traveler. I haven't shared much about my sexuality on this podcast, but I identify as bisexual (or possbily pansexual- still figuring that out), but I thought it was really important to release an episode about what being a queer traveler can be like because representation matters! I will say I am fully aware that Allyssa's experience as a lesbian traveler is not all-encompassing of what every LGBTQ+ pe...2023-03-2146 minWhile She's Away35 - Women's Travel Fest Recap & Happy International Women's DayHappy International Women's Day to ALL of my lovely and beautiful women who listen to this podcast! I thought today would be the perfect day to release a Women's Travel Fest Recap since we are celebrating women today! In this episode I talk about... What is Women's Travel Fest Some of my favorite speakers and talks Being a volunteer at Women's Travel Fest My favorite part of the conference What I learned and gained from attending Why YOU should attend too And moreeee Connect With Me On Socials: While She's Away Instagram While S...2023-03-0817 minWhile She's Away34 - Volunteering Around the World with Alessandra ScalaHey There and Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! In this episode I got to chat with Alessandra all about her experiences volunteering around the world. She shares the good, the bad, and the ugly after having done over 12 volunteer opportunities over the past 3 years! Check out this episode if you want to learn how you can volunteer around the world as well! In this episode we chat about... Her paragliding fiaso in Spain How one gap year turned into 3 years The value in taking a gap year How she di...2023-03-021h 03
While She's AwayIntroducing: The Culture Cult Travel ShowHey All! This week I'm doing a little pod swap with one another awesome travel podcast called The Culture Cult Travel Show! Marie Walker is the host of the podcast and that name might sound familiar because I had Marie on While She's Away Episode 32! The Culture Cult Show: Travel Story: Bad Breakups but Good Times Today’s travel stories features a ratchet spring break cruise trip together and we end on a fan travel story of a girl who had to flee the country after a heartbreak. We also throw in discussions on re...2023-02-2235 minWhile She's Away33 - Life in Ukraine During the War with Yasya TopikhaWelcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This week I got to have a thoughtful and enlightening conversation with Yaysa about her experience living in Kyiv, Ukraine during the war. Yasya is a Ukrainian student from Kyiv, who was in Ukraine the entire time from the start of the full-scale invasion until November, living, working and studying in conditions of air raids and lack of electricity. And ready to tell about life in the city during the war. I met Yasya when I was in Berlin, Germany. We had alot of meaningful and difficult c...2023-02-0750 minWhile She's Away32 - A Behind the Scenes Look at Creating a Digital Nomad Life with Marie WalkerWelcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This week I got to chat with Marie all about her journey to becoming a digital nomad. Marie is the host of the Culture Cult Travel Show, a comedy podcast sharing untold stories from 197 countries! Marie is on a mission to create more travel and freedom in her life, by starting her own freelance business as a podcast editor. In this episode, we talk about... Some of the challenges Marie is facing around creating her dream life Limiting beliefs around creating a life as a...2023-01-3138 minWhile She's Away31 - Finding Balance Between Running a Business and Travel with Chelsea RiffeWelcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This week I got to chat with Chelsea about what it's like to run a business while traveling full-time. Chelsea Riffe is a Mindset and Podcast Coach, helping creatives, coaches, and entrepreneurs launch, grow and monetize their podcasts. She hosts the top-rated podcast "In My Non-Expert Opinion", covering the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, the fun, and chaos of travel, internet culture, and the remote working lifestyle. In this episode, we talked about… What is Remote Year and how it works Chelsea's experience with Remote Year How s...2023-01-1753 minWhile She's AwayBonus Ep 30 - How to Manage Coming Home After Long Term TravelHello loves and Welcome to a lil bonus episode of the While She's Away Podcast! Since arriving back in the states almost 3 weeks ago (time is flying- it's insane) I've been wanting to record a little episode sharing some ways that I cope with being here. I also mention in the episode that if anything I say resonates with you and you don't have someone in your life to talk about this struggle with then my DM's are always open and I'm always ready to give a virtual hug! In this episode I dive into: ...2023-01-1024 minWhile She's Away29 - Behind the Scenes of Being a Travel Content Creator with Kasey DellapennaWelcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This week I had a chat with Kasey Dellapenna! Kasey is a 28-year-old digital nomad from the US. She's been budget traveling around the world for over 8 years. She shows people how to travel around the world for longer and cheaper! Kasey works in social media as a creator and a consultant and she recently set up a home base in Guatemala! In this episode, we talk about... Her journey from working in corporate America to becoming a full digital nomad How...2023-01-0347 minWhile She's Away28 - 1 Year of While She's Away Q&A EpisodeWelcome to a little bonus episode of While She's Away to Celebrate 1 Year of the Podcast! Just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to anyone and everyone who has listened to and supported this podcast this past year. I appreciate all of you! Connect with me on socials: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away TikTok Travel Resources: Get 25% off your TrustedHouseSitter Membership Stay Around the World for Free! Get Discounts on Hostels all Over Europe 2022-12-3018 minWhile She's Away27 - Landing a Remote Job with Andrea ValeriaWelcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Andrea Valeria! Andrea is a remote work specialist, meaning she helps people land remote jobs. She does that through her educational/entertainment content on social media & her course ‘Land Your First Remote Job.’ She started working remotely back in 2015 & creating content around the remote work lifestyle since then when she was a full digital nomad — working while traveling & moving to different cities. Andrea is originally from Panama & is now based out of México City. In this...2022-12-2755 minWhile She's Away26 - Living The Digital Nomad Life as a Freelancer with Michelle ChecchiWelcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast babe! I've been having some trouble staying consistent with posting episodes as you can see from my sporadic releasing of episodes, but in exactly one week I will be back in New Jersey and will be able to fully focus on getting episodes out to you on time! I also want to mention that the first-ever episode of While She's Away Podcast was released on December 30th, 2021 which means this month the podcast will be officially one year old! It's really exciting to see how the podcast has grown and prog...2022-12-1253 minWhile She's Away25 - How to Successfully Take a Career Break to Travel with Cali O'ConnorHi Queen and Welcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! In this episode, I had a super enjoyable and informative chat with Cali O'Connor! Cali is a Career Break Coach who helps professionals break free of burnout by creating intentional career breaks filled with adventure and purpose through her courses and membership program. She is a former chemical and biomolecular engineer who left the hustle and grind of the oil & gas industry for her own 2.5-year career break spent traveling around the world. She successfully transitioned back into the corporate world, landing numerous interviews and 3 job offers, u...2022-11-2347 minWhile She's Away24 - Overcoming Limiting Beliefs Around Becoming a Digital Nomad with Julia MasselosAHHH HELLO and Welcome to Season 2 of the While She's Away Podcast! In this first episode of Season 2, I had the honor of chatting with Julia Masselos! Julia's been dreaming of a nomad life since she was 16. Now, 10 years later, she's been on the road for over 3 years and has no intention of stopping anytime soon. She prefers alternative travel, that lets you get under the skin of a place and rely on the kindness of strangers, like hitchhiking, camping, and Couchsurfing. In this episode, we talk about... - Her personal journey to becoming a digital nomad - The...2022-11-1555 minWhile She's AwayBonus Episode 23 - Being Transparent About the Hard Parts of Long Term TravelHello Loves! Welcome back to another bonus episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This is a little solo episode where I talk about some things that have been challenging for me during my current travels through Europe. Long term travel definitely comes with its difficulties, but there are ways to help and in this episode I share how! I talk about... - Travel burnout- how its affectings me and how I handle it - Lonliness and learning how to be alone - Lessons I'm learning during my current travels An...2022-09-1227 minWhile She's AwayBonus Ep 22 - Everything You Need to Know to Housesit Successfully Around the World with Daniella PashukHello and Welcome to a Bonus Episode of the While She's Away Podcast! I am currently on a season break, but just couldn't stay away from recording! If you've been missing your weekly dose of While She's Away Podcast, don't worry because I will be back releasing episodes for season two starting in October! In this episode I got to have a fun and imformative conversation with Daniella Pashuk. Daniella is a Canadian digital nomad traveling the world on a budget and sharing her tips along the way! Her favorite topics to talk about are bu...2022-08-0653 minWhile She's Away21 - Wanderess: A Feminist Guide to Travel with Nikki VargasWelcome to the last episode of the first season of While She's Away! Don't Worry! I'm going to sprinkle in bonus episode or two over the summer during my travels. I'll be back full swing with season 2 in September! This week I had an incredible conversation with Nikki Vargas! Originally from Colombia, Nikki is a travel editor, published author, and writer now living in New York City. Her first book, Wanderess, is an exhaustive women's travel resource combining the wisdom, expertise, and experience of leading women in the travel industry and was published in Feburary 2022. Ni...2022-06-151h 07While She's Away20- Extreme Budget Travel with Calen OttoWelcome to another episode of While She's Away! This week I got to have a lovely conversation with the beautiful Calen Otto from the Unruly Travel podcast and blog! Calen is a queer vegan travel blogger who explores the world on a small budget and teaches others how to do the same! Their blog consists of a collection of posts, videos, articles, photos and a podcast that allows them to tell travel stories, budget travel tips, discuss travel ethics, and more. In 2021 they published "The Art of Unruly Travel on a Budget" to show others that they ma...2022-06-0752 minWhile She's Away19 - Everything You Need to Know About Dating & Romance While Traveling with Cassy MartinezHi there ladies! Welcome back to another episode of While She's Away! This week I had such an enjoyable conversation with Cassy Martinez from the Globethotter Podcast all about love! Cassy is a podcast host, travel-focused content creator and digital nomad. If you want to hear all about all things romance and dating during your travels than she is your girl! In this episode we chat about... - Tips for using dating apps while traveling - Her first solo experience in Barcelona and how finding romance changed her whole experience ...2022-05-3154 minWhile She's Away18 - A Behind The Scenes Look At Travel Blogging with Hanna AshcraftHello Babes and Welcome back to another episode! This week I had the privilege of chatting with Hanna Ashcraft from the Moderately Adventurous blog. Hanna is an adventure travel blogger based in Santa Barbara, California. Her travel blog, Moderately Adventurous, encourages women to try adventurous travel by carefully detailing out activities locally and abroad! In every aspect of her Moderately Adventurous brand, Hanna has an educational, yet relatable focus to help women feel prepared and excited to try out adventurous travel. In this episode we get into... - Overcoming perfectionism - Wh...2022-05-241h 02While She's Away17 - How This Latina Created a Life of Travel with Bianca AlbaHappy Monday Lovess! Hope you are having a beautiful start to your week and I'm grateful to be able to bring a little women empowerment and travel into your ears this week! This week I got to talk with Bianca Alba from This Latina Travels Podcast! Bianca is a First Generation American from Boliva and because I am second generation we relate alot! We have a deep discussion into our shared experience as Latina travelers. In this episode we dive into... - How Bianca recently became debt free and tips for how you can work to...2022-05-1653 minWhile She's Away16 - Challenging the Biggest Fears Around Solo Female Travel with Lu ColmenaresHello loves and Welcome Back! I'm happy to be posting an episode this week since I took last week off. This week I got to chat with Lu Colmenares from the Solo Female Traveler Podcast! Obviously because Lu hosts a podcast all about sharing empowering stories of different women on their solo travels, we had to talk about all things solo female travel! In this episode we talk about... - Lu's experience moving to the USA as an au pair - How her solo travel journey began - Her best tips for aspiring solo...2022-05-0944 minWhile She's Away15 - All Things Money and Travel with Tiara AbuHello Ladies and Welcome Back to another episode!! This week I got to chat with Tiara Abu, the CEO and Founder of She Can Work school for Women! She focuses on teaching women how to make more, save more and invest more money! In this conversation, Tiara shares all her advice and expertise on money and money mindset especially when it comes to travel. In this episode we talk about.... - MONEYYY - the importance of money mindset - how to become aware of your money mindset and change it ...2022-04-2659 minWhile She's Away14 - Quitting Her Job to Travel Full Time with Emily CooperWelcome back to another episode! This week I got to chat with Emily Cooper, an epidemiologist turned content creator. In this conversation, Emily shares all about her story from her very first solo trip to taking the leap to leave her job! In this episode we chat about... - How Emilys first solo trip didn't meet her expectations and how thats a good thing - How to travel more even while working a full time job - Emilys decision to quit her job to travel full time - Overcoming fears...2022-04-1839 minWhile She's Away13 - Everything to Know About Digital Nomad Life with Hayley CroneThis week I get to chat with Hayley Crone, a freelancer, entrepreneur and digital nomad! Hayley shares her story and tells all about her mission to create a location independent life! She went from drop shipping, to online english teaching to freelancing. All of that leading her to where she is now building her own business around helping others build the remote work life of their dreams! In this episode we chat about... - How to get started as a digital nomad even if you feel like you have no transferable skills - 4 main ways to become a d...2022-04-1036 minWhile She's Away12 -Trekking Kilimanjaro with Habiba KelfiToday we are talking with Habiba Kelfi! Habiba is an adventure traveler who loves hiking, trekking, and anything that will push her comfort zone. In this episode we talk about... - Habibas personal experience trekking Kilimanjaro - How to prepare and things before for the Kilimanjaro trek - Tips at getting started as a hiker for beginners and much more! If you enjoy this episode don't forget to rate, review and subscribe! Resources: Habibas Instagram Habibas Youtube While She's Away Po...2022-04-0145 minWhile She's Away11- The Truth About Moving Countries to be With Your Significant Other with Deanna FiguritoToday, we are talking to Deanna Figurito! Deanna had a whole life in New York City where she spent 13 years building a successful career in Advertising Technology. Her whole life took a 180 when she started Luxury Yoga Retreats and accidentally met her husband in Lima, Peru. In this episode we talk about... - how Deanna ended up moving to Peru - what a multicutural relationship looks like - handling a long distance marriage during Covid - how to show up as your athuentic self and sssoooo much more! Reso...2022-03-2347 minWhile She's Away10 - How Krista Aoki found Running & Sobriety During 18 Months in VietnamToday, we're talking to Krista Aoki! Krista is a social media manager and copywriter who has been a digital nomad for the past five years. Her 3 month trip to Vietnam unexpectedly turned into 18 months during the pandemic. Krista is sweet, compassionate, and driven and I'm so grateful for the chance to share her story with you all! In this episode, we talk about... - What 18 months in Vietnam during the pandemic looked like - How she found sobriety and what that means for her - How running and exercise have become a hu...2022-03-1433 minWhile She's Away09 - My Biggest Takeaways from Women's Travel FestThis past weekend I had the pleasure of attending the Women's Travel Fest in Portland, Oregon. It was a weekend of connection, love and inspiration! Feel so honored to have been able to connect in person again after years of social distancing. In this episode, I talk about... What is the Women's Travel Fest The different speakers at the event What I learned Resources: While She's Away Podcast Instagram Dianni Travels Instagram Women's Travel Fest Instagram 2022-03-0816 minWhile She's Away08 - Backpacking with Your Bestie w/ Rachel and LaurenWelcome back to another episode! This week is about Rachel & Lauren! Two best friends who decided to travel the world together. I love their story so much because I feel like it's rather unique. Their whole adventure started in 2019 when Rachel went to visit Lauren in Chicago and Lauren proposed an idea to backpack around the world. Rachel obviously agreed to the proposal and 3 months later they set off! In the episode they share all about their experiences about what they did for money, navigating traveling with another person, and their debacle in South America trying to...2022-02-2851 minWhile She's Away07- Two Years of Backpacking to Life as an Expat with Laura RoderickzIn this episode, I have a great time talking with Laura Roderickz about her transition from backpacking to living as an expat Mexico. Laura and I met in Vietnam about 2 years ago. This is a really cool conversation for me because she and I could relate in a lot of ways. We talked about that transition of not working and living off of your savings, traveling by feeling your intuition and feelings. Also what the shift looks like as she’s settling down in a new city as a traveler, the challenges and beautiful parts of living in Mexico. Tu...2022-02-1151 minWhile She's Away06 - Moving from India to Australia with Raksha NagarajThis week I had the oppopportunity to chat with Raksha to talk about her journey moving to Australia. She is basically the epitome of having a goal and just going for it! Raksha is originally from India and had never left India before deciding to move to Australia. She was actually the first person in her family to ever leave India! She made it happen, and shares all about her experience in this episode. Episode Highlights: Raksha’s experiences moving from India to Australia How she overcome the fear of traveling alone Adapting to a new cult...2022-02-0442 minWhile She's Away05 - Everything to Know About the Auxiliar Program in Spain with Sol VarelaIn this weeks episode Sol and I talk all about the Auxiliar Program in Spain! Sol has done the program twice and we met during her second year when we were roomates. This episode is basically a tell all about the Auxiliar Program including the good, the bad, and the ugly. We give our honest opinions about our experience and what living in Spain has taught us. If you want more information about the program here are some links below: https://www.educacionyfp.gob.es/eeuu/convocatorias-programas/convocatorias-eeuu/nalcap.html https://youngadventuress.com/spain-auxiliar-de-conversacion @Spainedoffice2022-01-2852 minWhile She's Away04 - Solo Travel with Social Anxiety with Angela RoseIn this weeks episode I had the privilege of chatting with Angela Rose! She is the face behind the She Goes blog and Instagram. Angela is an avid traveler who has been to 36 countries, 17 of those solo. Angela and I discuss our struggles with social anxiety while traveling and she gives some helpful tips for dealing with that. We also chat about all the beautiful and difficult things that come along with being a solo female traveler! If you've always wanted to take a solo trip than this episode is for you! If you like what you hear make sure...2022-01-2151 minWhile She's Away03 - Traveling the USA coast to coast via Motorcycle + Living a Life of Flow with Courtney BrissonIn this episode, I got to talk with Courtney Brisson! Courtney is a New York Native who has constantly been on the move ever since childhood. She shares about her most recent adventure of traveling the United States from coast to coast via motorcycle and everything she learned along the way. We talk about how she has cultivated a life of flow and how she has learned to release all expectations for the future. If you're feeling a little mystical and looking for some travel inspiration then this episode is for you! Instagram: @diannitravels Courtney's...2022-01-1249 minWhile She's AwayFrom Long Distance to Van Life with Emilyn BellIn this episode, I get to chat with my good friend Emilyn Bell! Emilyn is a Colorado girl who has had a slew of travel adventures from studying abroad in Argentina to teaching English in Spain. We talk all about long distance relationships and helpful tips for navigating them. Also we get into the good, the bad, and the ugly of her newest adventure, traveling the USA with her boyfriend in their camper! Tune in if you're interested in learning about handling long distance relationships, what van life actually looks like from the inside, or if you just want...2022-01-0440 minWhile She's Away01- Introduction to While She's Away PodcastThis is the first episode of the While She's Away Podcast with Dianni Hall. In this episode you will meet your host Dianni Hall, as she shares her travel experience and explains her inspiration behind starting this podcast. If you enjoy and want to hear more, than subscribe and leave a review on iTunes! ZRrqNpSxjuEhl3KrMBLx2021-12-3011 minWhile She's AwayTaking a Gap Year...or TwoToday I had the pleasure of talking with my friend Lisa! Lisa was on her second gap year when we met in Chiang Mai, Thailand. We discuss how traveling through South East Asia right out of high school changed her view on life, handling the opinions of loved ones, and also the cultural differences between the USA and Germany when it comes to travel. I had such a blast recording this and I hope you enjoying listening! Lisa's Instagram: @_definitely.maybe Instagram: @diannitravels2020-06-0300 minWhile She's AwayWhy I Started While She's AwayWelcome to the very first episode of the While She's Away podcast! In this episode, I introduce myself, share some of my travel experience, and explain why I felt so passionate about starting this podcast. Instagram: @diannitravels2020-06-0300 min