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Curious Emu48 - FINAL Episode - Borderless Impact with Jordan WicklasI have decided to finish up with Curious Emu, although I may post random episodes, so stay subscribed.
This episode Jordan and I talk about our new podcast, Borderless Impact. In our new podcast we chat with locals, expats and experts so you can better immerse yourself in cultures and people around the world, traveling more conscientiously, all while leaving a positive impact wherever you go, wherever you're from, wherever you are.
The launch date is Monday 10th August 2020.
www.borderlessimpact.com
2020-07-2715 min
Curious Emu47 - I Bought a Bus with Flick & StephenIn this episode, I bring Flick and Stephen back to share our news about buying a bus to live in. We talk the journey we have taken to getting here, how COVID19 has made us pivot for the better and we share our future plans around tiny houses, travelling around Australia and sustainability and eco-living.
2020-07-1426 min
Curious Emu46 - Extreme Poverty to Motivational Speaker with Laura RobertsonIn this episode, we welcome Laura Robertson, whose family came to the USA as refugees from Laos when she was a young child. Laura talks about her challenging childhood, of how it was to live as a first generation American and how she has had to deal with racial discrimination from her Laos family and from Americans.
We talk about her journey being born into extreme poverty to now being an author, coach and motivational speaker.
2020-07-011h 03
Curious Emu45 - Mentoring Micro Enterprises with Yvette HayesToday we are joined by Yvette Hayes, as we talk about her range of work and business exploits including work in the travel industry, sustainability field, website building and now working for a not-for-profit that helps young entrepreneurs start their micro-enterprise (micro business).
In this insightful episode, we talk about sustainability and she shares her views on how Australia's businesses and the economic structure may change and evolve in the coming months and years due to the recent global pandemic.
Feel free to contact Yvette with any questions at: yhayes@gsmicrofinance.org.au
2020-06-1548 min
Curious Emu44 - Find Calm Here with Deb SchellIn 2019 Deb left the corporate world to take the leap into working remotely. That is, until COVID19 ground that to a halt and Deb had to pivot.
Deb is currently working towards starting an online community called “Find Calm Here” where she brings together various professionals and experts to help people build their lifestyle around a calmness.
Visit Deb's photography website: https://www.debschell.com
Learn more about Find Calm Here at her website: www.findcalmhere.com
2020-06-0149 min
Curious Emu43 - Digital Nomad Family with Colin ClappBorn in the UK, Colin Clapp identifies as a New Zealander. He and his partner decided to start a business upscaling businesses, however this ended up making them bankrupt, resulting in their need to sell their home. After some soul searching they moved to south east Asia with their first child as a Digital Nomad Family to start anew. And then at the begining of this year, with their 2 daughters they moved to rural France. We discuss the impact of the pandemic on their life in this strange semi-postapocalyptic world -- their relief that they are waiting out the pand...
2020-05-1852 min
Curious Emu42 - Rent Free Living with Robin BelekWe welcome Robin Belek, who didn't pay any rent until she was 35.
Leaving home and moving states in the US at 18, she worked various jobs looking after estates, sanctuaries and various properties. She talks about her experience with the super rich.
The last 15 years she has been working in aged care, looking after those at end of their life.
Robin is now looking at returning to looking after properties around the world.
2020-05-0445 min
Curious Emu41 - Politics, Running & Notary Public with Isaac MedranoWe talk about Isaac Mendaro’s 7 years in politics, where he transitioned from volunteer to a paid worker.
We discuss his passions and drives that took him into the political direction, and then how his focus changed leading him to follow other dreams. He has since
worked in a range of fields, including in the running industry and online / location independent work such as teaching English online drop shipping, Uber driving and much more.
In the last year he has put these jobs aside to work in Notary, which had allowed him to start clearing some debts. It is also wo...
2020-04-201h 01
Curious Emu40 - COVID-19 in Spain, Chile & Australia with Meg ZirgerMeg Zirger joins us again as we talk about the coronavirus.
We discuss our different perspectives and experiences, as she shares her time as an American expat living in Spain, having been in lockdown for over a month, and I discuss my life in Chile when it all went down, including also going into full lockdown, then returning to Australia and now being in government funded forced self isolation in a hotel.
We talk about our situations and what we have each taken from these experiences.
Meg gives great insight on how she has dealt with being in full lockdown...
2020-04-0650 min
Curious Emu39 - Sports, Courses & Positive Effects of COVID-19 with Allison BradshawJoin Allison Bradshaw as she talks about her career as a Strength and Conditioning coach: training athletes from college to aspiring professional athletes. She explains how she created an online course to help coaches and other business professionals to further their careers. We also discuss the coronavirus and how it has been affecting us in our online work, as we both teach English online.
Where to find Allison: Facebook: www.facebook.com/allisonbradshawtraining
Instagram: www.instagram.com/allisonbradshawtraining
Website: www.allisonbradshawtraining.com
How to videos: www.allisonbradshawtraining.com/howtovideos
2020-03-231h 06
Curious Emu38 - Interior Design & Australian Bushfires with Lauren CoppingLauren joins us to tell us about her journey as an Interior Designer. Her ability to work semi-remotely allowed her to make a last-minute decision to spend a year-long working holiday in Australia with her friend. We also talk about her experience of being in a small town that was severely affected by the worst Australian Bushfires to date.
Find Lauren:
Website: www.montdesignco.com
Personal Instagram @__larn
Business Instagram @montdesignco
Show Notes at www.curiousemu.com/ep38
2020-03-0940 min
Curious Emu37 - From Retail to Virtual Assistant with Kaycee BowenKaycee Brown worked for many years in the retail world.
However was inspired to move into the online world as a Virtual Assistant. This year she is creating a mentoring program and agency for aspiring VAs.
If you are interested in working as a VA then have a listen to Kaycee’s amazing story, as she gives you great tips to get started and grow in this interesting world.
Full shownotes at www.curiousemu.com/ep37
2020-02-2438 min
Curious Emu36 - Expat Life in Australia with Marie-Louise CorinMarie-Louise Corin shares some incredible experiences she has had from her family moving to Australia in her 30s to her travelling around Australia on a motorbike.
She also discussed some of her other amazing and varied ventures she had had along the way, such as becoming a psychologist and starting a cattle farm.
Join us in this expansive episode as Marie-Louise shares her struggles and journey as an expat in Australia and how she has come to call it her home.
2020-02-1054 min
Curious Emu35 - Life without a Car with Danielle SaxtonDanielle Saxton joins us again in this quick 20 minute episode, as she talks about what it has been like living without a car for a 3 months.
We talk about the pros and cons and of course why she got rid of the car in the first place.
Are you thinking of being carless? Have a listen, maybe this is for you too
2020-01-2721 min
Curious Emu34 - Starting Meditation with Co-Host Maria PhillipsJoin regular co-host, Maria Phillips and I as we discuss the benefits of maintaining a regular meditation practice.
In this insightful episode, Maria talks through what led her into meditation and details for us her daily meditation routines.
We discuss the various forms of meditation (including those based around religious practices) and benefits of each. As little as 1 minute a day can improve your resilience, de-stress you and make your days more productive and focused.
I know I've been inspired by this episode, I hope you can be as well!
Check...
2020-01-2052 min
Curious Emu33 - Reducing Waste with Julie AbreuIn this week's episode we are joined by passionate advocate for living with no waste Julie Abreu, who - underpinned by the primary ideology of 'how would your grandparent's have done it' - shares with us her strategies for reducing waste in everyday life.
As Julie shares her story we learn why living with no waste is important and are provided great actionable strategies to use, which also gets us thinking on ways we can reduce waste and help the environment.
Do you have things you do to reduce waste which we didn’t mention? Le...
2020-01-131h 05
Curious Emu32 - Never too Late with Lynne NiemanIn this week's episode, we are joined once again by Lynne Nieman who shares with us her journey of becoming a photographer, travel planner and writer at what some might feel is a late stage in life. Lynne is an excellent testament to the message of it never being too late to follow your true passions in life.
Join us, as we explore the struggles and adventures Lynne has experienced in pursuit of these passions. Particularly the sacrifice of her independence, by deciding to live back at home with her parents in order to reduce her living c...
2020-01-0650 min
Curious Emu31 - Productivity & Goals with co-host Maria PhillipsHave you noticed most people freak out when the New Year comes around? 'I haven’t done anything I planned to do? I am completely off track' are all familiar monologues heard by people at the end of the year.
In this week's episode instead of talking resolutions, featured co-host Maria Phillips and I discuss our top strategies which keep us on track every day, week or month that keep us motivated and knowing we are going in the right direction and in a healthy way.
It is by implementing these strategies neither of us ha...
2019-12-3044 min
Curious Emu30 - Change is the Constant with Sue DickensIn this week's episode, we are joined by Sue Dickens who became hooked on travelling after leaving Australia at the age of 17 for a year-long exchange to Finland.
From working as a podiatrist to working in ski resorts chasing the snow for 9 years with her husband, to now being a virtual assistant (VA) and working online Sue has always been looking toward her next trip.
Sue shares with us the only constant in her life these days is change.
Listen to her incredibly diverse story and if you would like to know more...
2019-12-241h 18
Curious Emu29 - 'College Dropout' with Mitch LoarIn this week's episode we welcome back Mitch Loar to further discuss his work-life journey. From his beginnings as a software engineer, we talk about how Mitch has now become location independent.
With more than 10 failed businesses, Mitch acknowledges he has experienced many ups and downs, though he knows they have all led him to where he is now.
Mitch shares with us his insight into the advantages of choosing courses over college/university degrees and how these have allowed him to create work and job opportunities that only he is able to do.
2019-12-1645 min
Curious Emu28 - Loneliness as a Solo Traveler (Solo Episode)In this week's episode, I take a step away from our usual content and instead explore the struggles of loneliness; especially for a solo long-term traveller.
I look at how I learnt to embrace being alone and how being alone has helped nurture stronger relationships with others and led me to being more at peace in general.
I also talk about strategies to deal with loneliness while travelling and offer some great ways to meet people while travelling.
2019-12-0938 min
Curious Emu27 - Masterminds & Accountability with Lynne NiemanIn this week's episode, I am joined by Lynne Nieman where we talk and explore everything around Mastermind Groups & Accountability partners.
Both Lynne and I utilise these resources in our business and personal lives and wanted to share our experiences with you.
Together we cover what these groups are, the benefits of them and why you should join or make one.
Whatever your passion in life - work, travel or lifestyle Masterminds and Accountability Partners are extremely helpful and often the key to success.
2019-12-0242 min
Curious Emu26 - Empowering Women through Photography with Julie AbreuIn this week's podcast, we are joined by Julie Abreu; an inspiring photographer who passionately stands against the ideals of perfection portrayed through social media.
We discuss how the posed photography used on these platforms creates a misconception of perfection, and how this increases pressure for women to be 'perfect' and pretty.
Julie shares with us her passion of Documentary Photography for families; where she chooses to capture the raw and natural elements of parenthood, specifically photographing authentic experiences of parents, to better empower this realness in women.
Julie hosts photography workshops in...
2019-11-2544 min
Curious Emu25 - Seasons of Life: Lifestyle by choice with Travis Sherry (Extra Pack of Peanuts & Location Indie)In this weeks episode, we are joined by Travis Sherry, as he shares his journey from teaching in Japan, to starting his blog and podcast 'Extra Pack of Peanuts'. Travis realised he was striving for a Location Independent lifestyle, which changed over the years, as his and his wife's needs and lives changed themselves, they went from nomadic travellers to Location Independent Entrepreneurs with home base: travelling on their terms when they wanted. Travis & his wife, Heather have since had two children and their lifestyle has once again changed.
Join us on the amazing episode, as we d...
2019-11-181h 12
Curious Emu24 - Living in Spain & Becoming a Business Coach with Megan ZirgerIn today’s podcast we are joined by Megan Zirger; a location independent traveller who has followed her passion of travel in life and created a platform to coach other people in reaching their dreams to become Location Independent themselves. Initially from the USA, Meg had a romantic notion of finding ‘freedom’ abroad. After initial support from her family, Meg followed her dreams and - giving up the lucrative teaching opportunities in the US, found herself employed in foreign countries, stuck in a cycle of working long, life-draining hours with no time left over for herself. Dissatisfied but not withou...
2019-11-1142 min
Curious Emu23 - One Bag Travel with Co-Host Maria PhillipsIn this week's episode, Maria Phillips joins us again, this time to talk about the subject of one bag travel. As someone who has dedicated their life to travelling, I've found packing lightly to be an essential component.
Join us as we delve into the varying aspects of living from only one bag. I share the ways I'm able to do this and also provide insights into how others can too.
This podcast happily explores the pro's and realistically discusses the cons of travelling this way. We talk about one bag travel (or close to it) for mothers travelling with...
2019-11-041h 20
Curious Emu22 - Living the Chilean Revolution of 2019 (Solo Episode)For the past week, Chile has been declared to be in a state of emergency; with many cities having military enforced curfews, as the Chilean public protest the unjust system they are living in.
This is my first solo episode - I give background history on chile, as well as what it has been like to experience it; being an Australian that called Santiago (where this all started) my home for 4 months, to just 2 weeks ago moving south; over 1,000kms to the quiet island of Chile.
I talk about my experience being here, what events...
2019-10-2847 min
Curious Emu21 - Fighting Plastic through Art with Carolyn CardinetIn this week’s episode we are joined by the inspiring Melbourne-based artist; Carolyn Cardinet who advocates against the use of plastics by creating artwork pieces using recycled or already used one-use plastic items. Carolyn shares with us her journey of being an artist and also what inspired her initially to begin the work of creating recycled artwork.
Carolyn is passionate about the impacts plastic is having on our world, and discusses her insights regarding this commodity. In her dedication to this cause Carolyn has also created workshops catered specifically for children who are open and wanting to...
2019-10-2137 min
Curious Emu20 - Camper Trailer Life; Traveling in Australia for 3 years with Renee HelmsToday we are joined by seasoned vagabond Renee Helms, who shares with us how her and her family were able to travel Australia for 3 years living in a camper trailer.
Renee discusses the ups, the downs and the mishaps during their trip; covering the many things they did when they needed a break or extra cash.
We talk about how it is travelling with a 3-5 year old, and how he is reacting to it.
Look back on their journey through Australia and follow them as they now embark to do the same...
2019-10-1434 min
Curious Emu19 - Talking Sexuality with Tarcha SaleebaIn this week's episode we are joined again by my sister Tarcha to discuss the concepts of sexuality in today's age.
We talk about what it means to discover yourself and choosing to be comfortable being yourself.
We explore the dissecting of labels and different people's interpretations of labels, as well as differences in relationships and the importance of open and honest communication.
Tarcha gives some gentle advice on navigating what can be a complicated journey including some great tips on assertive communication in all kinds of different relationships.
2019-10-0756 min
Curious Emu18 - Finding Work that travels with Jason Moore (Zero to Travel & Location Indie)This week I have a very inspiring interview with Jason Moore; the co-founder of online community Location Indie, which teaches entrepreneurs and travelers how to become location independent. Imagine having a job you love without being tied down to a particular physical workplace. The idea is to work from your laptop which then provides you the freedom to work anywhere.
Jason himself is a seasoned traveler. We learn after finishing college he worked an internship at Disney, before moving into event marketing which saw him hosting marketing events all over America for different companies. Later he moved to Norway after m...
2019-09-3041 min
Curious Emu17 - Minimalistic Living with Danielle SaxtonIn this episode, we invite Danielle Saxton back to the podcast to share with us her journey into the 'living with less' lifestyle of minimalism.
We are offered some fantastic advice and creative ideas regarding ways to declutter your life, kitchen and home in general. We also discuss concepts like whether we need to keep a car.
Danielle acknowledges reading Marie Kondo's book on the subject but confirms she has mostly made up her own approach.
For anyone interested, Marie Kondo's website is:
www.konmari.com
2019-09-2348 min
Curious Emu16 - Walking 3500km through South East Asia for Positive Fashion with Gab Murphy (Walk Sew Good)In this weeks episode, we are joined by Gab Murphy who shares the incredible story of her and her friend Megan walking through South East Asia for a year, going from town to town; learning about the processes of the fashion industry.
From sweatshops that offer low pay and dangerous work environments, these ladies learned the clothes are then shipped throughout the world for any small changes to be made before finally ending up in our retail stores.
Follow Gab's own instagram on @farewellplanet
Check out Gab and Megan's journey on their website...
2019-09-1638 min
Curious Emu15 - Turning the Tables (Part 2) Maria Phillips interviews Freddi SaleebaThis is episode 2 of Turning the Tables, where Maria Phillips continues her interview with me.
This episode sees us covering all things travel related: vagabonding, nomadic travel, working online and being location independent.
We also discuss the 18 months I spent living in Sweden and my current life in Chile.
Briefly we explore how learning languages is a life long skill, and also why I started this podcast in the first place.
This is a real getting to know me episode! Let me know how you enjoy it.
Full Shownotes at www.curiousemu.com/ep15
2019-09-091h 32
Curious Emu14 - Housesitting with Mitch Loar (Budget Travel Secrets)In this episode we welcome Mitch Loar who has spent over two years travelling the world with his wife (and also now his daughter). Mitch has discovered this way of travelling to be more cost effective than living in the States! How you ask? By housesitting.
Housesitting is where someone stays at another person's house; to look after their pets or their plants, while the resident travels! Mitch explains the ins and out of housesitting in this amazing episode. If you have ever considered housesitting or offering up your house to sit, have a listen.
Y...
2019-09-0258 min
Curious Emu13 - Learning Languages & Ballet as an Adult with Danielle SaxtonIn this episode, I am joined by Danielle Saxton as she shares her experiences living in Norway and Sweden.
Danielle talks about the struggles she faced in learning both languages, as well as the cultural differences and reverse culture shock when she returned to the United States. We also discuss her starting ballet dancing as an adult and how that has brought much needed balance into her life.
2019-08-2658 min
Curious Emu12 – Side Hustles & Travel with a Baby with Maria Phillips In this episode, we welcome back Maria Phillips, this time talking about how she moved careers from myotherapy to start various side hustles such as being an ebay broker, a babysitter and a meal prepper - all while being a full time mum!
We look at the struggles and benefits each of these bring to her and the reasons she continues to work towards self-employment and more specifically online work. We are also given great tips and advice for creating opportunities for extra cash, even if you don’t have kids.
We also talk about how...
2019-08-1947 min
Curious Emu11 - Moving to Peru & working with Street Dogs with Lili KerrIn this episode I welcome Lili Kerr from Brisbane, Australia who found herself travelling to Peru 8 years ago and not leaving. Lili shares with us her exposure to the dog culture there and discusses how she has setup a clinic in Pisac, Peru where she specialises in nutritional medicine for dogs.
Not just catering to dogs, Lili also has a restaurant attached to her clinic, where she provides the community with a variety of vegan and vegetarians dishes.
If you are in Peru, head to Pisac in the Sacred Valley and go see Lili at L...
2019-08-1228 min
Curious Emu10 – Turning the tables (Part 1) Maria Phillips interviews Freddi SaleebaIn this special episode, my good friend Maria decided to interview ME! We go through my various passions I’ve done, such as ballet (and different dance styles) and also cheerleading. We talk about my schooling background and the 6 month exchange I did in France when I was 16 which is what gave me wanderlust that has got me travelling around the world. Join us on this amazingly fun episode, as we laugh and have fun! Thank you, Maria, for putting me in the hot seat. Part 2 coming soon!
2019-08-0547 min
Curious Emu9 - Intuitive Success with Kelly ParisIn this episode, we are joined by Kelly Paris: massage therapist, myotherapist, reiki master, intuitive healer. We discuss various topics around some of her specialties of chronic illness, spirituality and self-growth and healing, and western society views on these subjects.
Full Shownotes at curiousemu.com/ep9
2019-07-3041 min
Curious Emu8 - Becoming a Dog Massage Therapist & Nutritionist with Kerry DurrandIn this weeks episode we are joined by Kerry Durrand; who, after having no set goals in life and working in many different fields has been able to find her passion treating cats and dogs as a Canine Myofunctional Therapist (Professional Dog Massage) and Small Animal Nutritionist.
Full shownotes at www.curiousemu.com/ep8
2019-07-2237 min
Curious Emu7 - Redefining your Life Goals with Tarcha SaleebaIn this weeks episode, we are joined by my very own sister Tarcha; who dreamt for 20 years of becoming a school teacher and only after studying 3 degrees realised teaching wasn't for her. We explore how Tarcha struggled in her work-life identity and also with her mental health as a result of losing her clear life's direction and not knowing how to resolve the sense of loss she felt. Tarcha has recently seen success in coming through these struggles and has found her passion working in the medical admin field.
***Please be aware this episode does get quite d...
2019-07-1636 min
Curious Emu6 - Moving to the Other Side of the World- with Flick & Stephen (and their dogs)In today's episode, my two guests Flick and Stephen followed their dream of leaving Australia to live their lives in the UK. They sold their home, packed up and with their two dogs they began enjoying their new life in Great Britain. The trip, however, didn't work out how they planned, and so after a few years, they returned back to Australia and are now re-evaluating their plans and what country might be best for them and how to do it a better way.
Follow Flick on Instagram or Youtube. Her username on both is Dutchess of Dream...
2019-07-0733 min
Curious Emu5 - Creating a Work Life you Enjoy with Zachary PhillipsIn this episode, I am joined by Zachary Phillips as he shares his journey of being able to live a life free from the traditional 'work full time for a living' constraints. He has broken free from working full-time to follow his passion of being an online content creator. He has since become a successful book writer, podcaster, video course maker and blogger.
Full Shownotes at www.curiousemu.com/ep5
2019-07-0141 min
Curious Emu4 - Teaching English Online & in China with Rachel Story (Grateful Gypsies)In this Episode, we talk with Rachel from the Grateful Gypsies about her journey from Studying to become a Tour Band Manager, to Teaching English in China and becoming a digital nomad with her Husband, Sasha. Together they teach English online and working on their Travel Blog, The Grateful Gypsies. We discuss the difference between teaching English in China verse Online and the challenges of transitioning from travelling as a backpacker to travelling as a digital nomad.
Full Shownotes at www.curiousemu.com/ep4
2019-06-241h 08
Curious Emu3 - Growing up in 2 worlds: from Russia to Australia with Maria PhillipsIn this episode, I welcome a good friend of mine Maria Phillips as she shares her experience growing up moving from Russia to Melbourne, Australia with her parents when she was 4 years old.
Full Shownotes at www.curiousemu.com/ep3
2019-06-2440 min
Curious Emu2 - Endurance & Trail Running with Shaun BrewsterHere is my first Interview episode with Guest, Shaun Brewster: Myotherapist, Exercise Physiologist, Educator & Running Coach as we talk about one of his passions- Running: Trail Running & Endurance Running, his motivation and what drives him to finish and always to do his best, as well as how he manages to juggle all of that he does.
Full shownotes at www.curiousemu.com/ep2
2019-06-2422 min
Curious Emu1 - What's this Podcast & a Little About me (Freddi Saleeba)Welcome to Curious Emu.
This is an introduction episode, where I talk about why I have started the podcast and a little of my story. In short, I will be sharing interesting & inspiring stories, ideas and peoples' journeys, maybe someone will say something we'll want to do or inspire us to do something else we hadn't thought of.
Full Shownotes at: www.curiousemu.com/ep1
2019-06-2407 min