How are Digital Nomads responding to life in quarantine? As a Digital Nomad, this pandemic has been an aggressive change of plans. As we collectively slow down and stay put this year, will we like it? What is the future of travel for seasoned Digital Nomads? In this episode I interview two long term nomads - Saurav Arya (Indian Digital Nomad) and Samantha Elisabeth (Co-Owner of Female Digital Nomads) to find out how they're coping during quarantine and the impact it's already had. Additional Lin...
Jun 25, 2020•40 min•Season 4Ep. 48
Rejection is an opportunity for redirection. Every time you practice your resiliency skills it creates a compounding effect. The next time you’re faced with a setback, you’re quicker to respond with a solution and move forward. Here are three stories where rejection and not getting what I wanted was actually a wonderful stroke of luck 🍀 Additional Links: Book a Brainstorming call with Sam Attend Fiverr's Free Virtual Summit Get Resources for Freedom Seekers Join the Freedom Lifestyle community ...
Jun 18, 2020•35 min•Season 4Ep. 47
Rhama Dashuri is a spiritual business coach, badass mom, serial entrepreneur and queen of vibes. Her “f the rules”, rebellious approach to achieving true freedom had me captivated when I first heard he speak at the Envision Festival. In this episode Rhama shares: The role self love plays in access creativity and innovation in entrepreneurship How to use what makes us different to our advantage (shadow work) Her approach to manifesting speaking opportunities and wealth Launching her coaching busi...
Jun 11, 2020•38 min•Season 4Ep. 46
In lieu of this week's interview episode, I'm proudly participating in #PodcastBlackout to protest the murder of George Floyd, police brutality, racism, injustice, and inequality. I've spent the last few days going back and forth about what I "SHOULD" post this week and what type of episode I "SHOULD" create. This concern about doing the "right thing" and awareness of my own image is one of the core issues of performative activism. It's ineffective and unsustainable. In my effort to transition f...
Jun 04, 2020•13 min•Season 4Ep. 45
I started my very first business, Ezzy Lynn , when I was 24 years old. Three years later, my co-founders and I decided to call it quits and I finally feel okay to talk about it. When you end a business you lose a part of your identity. It's so easy and normal to feel shame and hopelessness. You wonder if you'll ever be an entrepreneur again. In this episode I share my story of starting and ending my first business, along with the most powerful lessons that shaped my current freedom lifestyle. qu...
May 28, 2020•29 min•Season 4Ep. 44
Nomadic Matt is a full-time travel blogger and digital nomad who has traveled to more than 100 countries in 10 years. Matt's New York Times Bestselling book, "How to Travel the World on $50 a Day", helps people travel more often, for less money. Nomadic Matt (Matt Kepnes) was interviewed on the Freedom Lifestyle Podcast about: How to monetize a blog in 2020 How the travel industry is impacted by Covid-19 Future of travel predictions post Covid Sustainable travel as a Digital Nomad Tradeoffs of l...
May 21, 2020•36 min•Season 4Ep. 43
A few weeks ago, my partner and I carved out two full days to reflect, align and design our 2020 vision and beyond. We set personal, professional and relationship goals. We laughed, argued, got uncomfortable and manifested clarity. We ended the weekend with a vision we felt aligned on and in this podcast episode share the template for success that worked for us. I hope you don’t follow it perfectly. I hope hearing our experience is the inspiration and motivation you need to carve out the time an...
Jan 13, 2020•45 min•Season 3Ep. 42
Launching a podcast is one thing, scaling a podcast is another. Today’s guest is an expert at growing podcasts by creating systems, building repeatable processes and outsourcing work through virtual assistants. Edwin Frondozo is a podcast host, startup founder, freelance consultant and family man. He’s able to produce weekly, award winning podcast episodes while only being involved with parts of the production that he enjoys. “The only thing I can’t outsource is my voice”. In this episode, Sam a...
Dec 12, 2019•38 min•Season 3Ep. 41
Mandy Balak is the host of the Ace Talks Podcast but like most podcasters I know, her show is just one of many amazing offerings she's created for her community. As the Founder and CEO of Ace, Mandy is a great example of someone who launched a podcast as an extension of her existing brand . She already had customers and a community to market the show to and an established business that could benefit. In this episode, Mandy shared: The impact her podcast had on Ace and her personal brand The obst...
Nov 10, 2019•40 min•Season 3Ep. 40
The travel bug is not a myth, folks! After returning from 4 months of backpacking, I was dead set on making this more than a one-time thing. I wanted to be a full-time digital nomad. I'm sure you've been there. Scanning the world map, admiring your passport stamps and bookmarking Lonely Planet destinations. With so much to see, the time to start feels like yesterday 😟 These desires drew me to today's podcast guest. Louise Croft ( @digitalnomadgirl ) has been working remotely and traveling the w...
Sep 18, 2019•53 min•Season 3Ep. 39
The first year of freelance is sure to provide highs, lows and tons of learnings. In this episode, hear from two self-employed freelancers who transitioned to freelance in the last 12 months. In this episode we discuss: ~ Quoting your first freelance gig ~ Leveraging social media to find freelance clients ~ Building a personal brand for self-employment ~ Creating your dream job ~ Lessons learned from the first year of freelance This episode features: 1. Kyla Clarke who was laid off three times i...
Jul 28, 2019•50 min•Season 3Ep. 38
You know what birthdays can be like. Maybe you're someone who makes their own cake or perhaps you have a history of pulling a Rachel Green. Turning 30 for me feels somewhere in the middle 🥳 This fall, I'll be sliding into a new decade which has triggered a number of expectations and unwanted introspection. Maybe you can relate? 2019 has been my year of journals 📚 With all this self/society imposed personal evaluation, I was inspired to create something others could benefit from. In 29 years + ...
Jul 06, 2019•27 min•Season 3Ep. 37
Working online as a location independent, digital nomad is easier than you think. I used to think that luck was what it took. That these experiences were limited to contest winners and the rich and famous. The Digital Nomad has proved me wrong. Links: SafetyWing Digital Nomad Insurance Get Resources for Freedom Seekers Join the Freedom Lifestyle community Follow Sam Turns out contests like "best job in the world" were the spark for an entire movement. Enter the Digital Nomad. These location inde...
Jun 22, 2019•19 min•Season 3Ep. 36
When you work flexibly you get to make a lot of important decisions and your daily rituals are done from anywhere. Gone are the days of being told when to set your alarm, "fitting in work outs" and lunching at noon sharp. See ya! ✌️ Links: Get Resources for Freedom Seekers Join the Freedom Lifestyle community Follow Sam In this solo episode we explore: ~ self-care rituals ~ creating a morning routine ~ lifestyle hacks ~ how to optimize your day ~ productivity for the self-employed With all this ...
Jun 13, 2019•23 min•Season 3Ep. 35
We've started to expand the scope of Freedom Lifestyle because not everyone wants to be an entrepreneur or freelancer and that's totally ok! Maybe you just want remote work? In this episode we explore: ~ personality traits that make for a successful remote worker ~ how remote work impacts employee happiness and productivity ~ ways your can find a remote job In this episode I had such a great time chatting with Liam Martin who has been empowering the remote work movement while also walking the ta...
May 30, 2019•34 min•Season 3Ep. 34
The two new convos I’m sharing with you today are geared towards women looking to take themselves on a well deserved vacation! 💁♀️🌎 If we're already following each other on Instagram , you may have seen that I accepted a dream job working for Toronto's new travel startup, The Girls Trip . You can come too! 👉 Enjoy $100 off any trip with code FREEDOMLIFESTYLE. In this episode we explore: ~ the rise of solo travel amongst women ~ barriers women face to travel ~ the business of group travel ~ w...
May 11, 2019•34 min•Season 3Ep. 33
The two convos I’m sharing with you today are really beneficial for anyone pursuing a laptop lifestyle or wanting to work while traveling long-term. As a newbie digital nomad, there’s only so much life experience I can share ... and sometimes you need to call in the experts. First I interviewed Sondre Rasch. He's originally from Norway and moved to San Francisco when his company, SafetyWing got into Y Combinator 🔥 His team is taking on the #BHAG of creating a global safety net for digital nomad...
Apr 04, 2019•41 min•Season 3Ep. 32
“I haven't been everywhere, but it's on my list.” ― Susan Sontag Today we meet Andy. The world traveler I met in Medellin, Colombia during my week enrolled in Spanish school * muy necesario * Over lunch one afternoon, Andy and I chatted and I realized he has SUCH an interesting story - he was nine months into his one year trip around the world and was about to release a book he wrote on his learnings and most memorable encounters. #RTWtrip In this episode we explore: Wrapping up your life for ex...
Mar 05, 2019•43 min•Season 3Ep. 31
10 cities, 32 nights , 2 countries and my first podcast episode! Transitioning to working while abroad is just a tad more challenging than freelancing from my Grandma’s. In this episode I share: The best purchases I made for this trip The top apps / tools I’m utilizing most while traveling Interesting ways you can make money while traveling or simply how to do it on a dime Things I’m missing most from back home Have a friend that’s transitioning to nomad life? Fwd this ep their way. Everyone ben...
Feb 07, 2019•22 min•Season 3Ep. 30
Freelancing is one of the fastest and most affordable ways to begin working as your own boss… and often, from your own home (or fav co-working space). A freelancer is someone who is self-employed and not necessarily committed to a particular employer long-term. They typically offer service based work to other businesses either by sourcing clients independently or by using third party resources like Fiverr . In this episode we demystify: How to find and qualify freelance clients Practical advice ...
Jan 09, 2019•54 min•Season 3Ep. 29
While it’s tempting to whip out a spreadsheet and forecast the hustle, can we challenge ourselves to think longer-term? Sustaining a freedom lifestyle requires some introspection and it starts with you. . Topics include: Self-care rituals while traveling Journal prompts to reflect on your day Hobbies and non-outcome based activities The commercialization of self-care Context switching and its impact on your energy levels Sustainable self-care Guests include: Alexa Meyer is the Founder and CEO of...
Dec 20, 2018•49 min•Season 3Ep. 28
62% of remote workers chose to work remotely so they could have the freedom and flexibility to work from anywhere they want. They’re working from home, from cafes, from coworking spaces, and even remote countries! In this episode you'll hear about one of the OG companies empowering this movement ~ Remote Year. [ use this link for $300 off one of their trips 😉] Emily Moyer is the Head of Brand and Content at Remote Year, serving this innovative company since its early days. We discuss the compan...
Dec 06, 2018•35 min•Season 3Ep. 27
In this episode you'll hear stories of other couples who experienced the nomad lifestyle together, traveling from destination to destination with no fixed address. At the time of launching Freedom Lifestyle I was still in a 9-5 mindset, discouraged that I wasn't "working". My boyfriend told me to look at this as an opportunity to take a wild adventure and so the preparation of transitioning to a digital nomad couple ensued. He quit his job, I built a roster of freelance clients and in Jan 2019 w...
Nov 22, 2018•42 min•Season 3Ep. 26
In November 2018, I took the plunge and launched my first ever Kickstarter campaign. Before I took the leap, I sat down with other entrepreneurs who crowdfunded their freedom in hopes of sorting out what it takes to be successful. In this episode you'll hear the story of a Kickstarter campaign that surpassed its goal and one that missed the mark and had all their pledges returned (yeah, that's a thing). We discussed: how to hack the Kickstarter algorithm pitching press your crowdfunding campaign...
Nov 08, 2018•36 min•Season 3Ep. 25
If you were there, you know we laughed a lot. If you missed it, get ready to giggle. In this episode you'll hear my favourite moments from our live interview recordings with Josh Walters ~ Co-Founder of the Feedback App and 30 under 30 leader in sustainability PLUS Kate Taylor ~ Part-Time Wanderluster & Growth Strategist with The Girls Trip . ✨ This episode was sponsored by WeWork - make a life, not just a living. I also partnered with The Girls Trip who is making bucket-list travel destinat...
Oct 25, 2018•22 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Kicking off Season 3 with an episode over 100 people have already heard. This recording is from the live podcast taping I hosted July 2018 at WeWork in Toronto. Part 1 of this special evening featured mini interviews on-stage with Victoria Hui (Full-Time Blogger + Instagram Influencer ) and Meghan Kraft (Fashion Designer and Freelance Creative). Just listening to the recording will make you feel like you were right there with them - giggles from the audience and all! Victoria and I dug into the ...
Oct 11, 2018•28 min•Season 3Ep. 23
I've been taking my sweet time releasing Season 3.. actually, it's been three months! In this episode I share what's been the holding me back from podcasting and some of the learnings that came with it. You'll hear about the week I spent at Burning Man and what it's been like going into business with my boyfriend. Also, I give a sneak peek at what you can expect from Season 3 - and when you can expect it. Enjoy! ❤️ Sam Follow Sam: www.instagram.com/slaliberteee/ Attend a Freedom Lifestyle Event:...
Oct 04, 2018•25 min•Season 2Ep. 22
It's been one year (and ~20 podcast episodes) since I quit my 9 to 5 job. I'm wrapping up season two and it's time to share my story. I met Jared summer ’16 and we’ve spent most of our relationship in a LDR. After pushing each other to create freedom through entrepreneurship, we’ve stayed together while traveling and working wherever and whenever. So, I flipped the script and let him interview me for this one! In this episode, Sam and Jared discuss: the how and why behind freedom lifestyle start...
Jul 05, 2018•27 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Dayna Langlois believes she's discovered the secret to living an authentic freedom lifestyle. The catch? It's controversial. Dayna did everything right. She went to university, got a high paying job and starting to buy all the things . The financial freedom she was working for was evident by the things around her but she wasn't making the memories or collecting the experiences she had imagined. So, when Dayna was suddenly fired from her corporate sales job she took it as an opportunity to create...
Jun 28, 2018•24 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Lindsay Johnson used to be an asshole - her words I swear! It wasn’t that long ago that Lindsay realized she wasn’t working on anything even remotely close to what she actually wanted to do; her lifestyle reflected that. Lindsay made a series of life pivots including a divorce, a cross country move and the launch of a new business. Now Lindsay is the Founder of The Radical Connector where she offers various coaching services for first time entrepreneurs. In this episode, Sam and Lindsay discuss:...
Jun 21, 2018•23 min•Season 2Ep. 19
