Welcome to the digital nomad journey! In this episode, we'll be exploring the various phases of the journey, from daydreaming about traveling and starting a business to succeeding and finding happiness on the road. The digital nomad journey is a unique and exciting path that combines travel and work. It is a transformative experience that requires resilience, perseverance, and a willingness to take risks, but in exchange, it offers a sense of freedom, happiness, and fulfillment that is not found...
Mar 08, 2023•24 min
Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone and experience personal and professional growth like never before? This episode is a must-listen for anyone who's interested in traveling or starting a business and is looking for practical tips and strategies for personal growth and success. In this episode, we'll explore the benefits of embracing new opportunities and facing new challenges, whether it's through traveling to new destinations or starting a new business. You'll learn how to: develop ...
Mar 01, 2023•16 min
In this episode, we explore the importance of taking imperfect action in achieving your goals. We all have ambitions and aspirations, but often find ourselves held back by fear and the belief that we must achieve perfection. However, the reality is that taking imperfect action is better than taking no action at all. We discuss how taking imperfect action can help you make progress, even if it's not exactly what you envisioned. We also touch on the benefits of learning by doing and the importance...
Feb 22, 2023•20 min
Are you up to the challenge of bootstrapping your business? This week's episode is an interview we did with Sarah St. John from the Frugalpreneur Podcast. Listen in and discover the power of bootstrapping your business on a budget. Get ready to follow us as we share: Our business story How we bootstrapped our business Our biggest business successes and failures Our best success tips for other "frugalpreneurs" We are here to make sure you never give up! Book your FREE discovery call with me! ----...
Feb 15, 2023•12 min
For all you digital nomad couples out there, we've got your back! Looking for a fun and creative date night idea? Look no further! We've compiled a list of the best date ideas that you can do anywhere. No matter the location, we’re here to help you make your next date night special! 🤗 What better way to explore new places together than by creating memorable moments and bonding over shared experiences? We've got date ideas for the adventurous couple, stay-at-home dates, creative dates, romanti...
Feb 08, 2023•21 min
Big news!! We've just had our first full week in Thailand, our first leg of the journey through South East Asia. We've been asked by so many people about this big adventure of ours. This week we want to share with you how we went about planning our trip to South East Asia, along with why we're going and some travel tips along the way! When living as a digital nomad, you often don't have any pulls to live somewhere. So when you can live and work anywhere... where do you go? While planning our tri...
Feb 01, 2023•16 min
Investing in yourself is the greatest catalyst to personal growth. It certainly has been for Monica and me! This week we're sharing some tips on investments, both in yourself and your business. What does it mean to invest in yourself and why is it important? Investing in yourself means that you believe you're capable of more than what you're currently doing. It means putting your resources (time, money, effort, etc.) into something for a profit or advantage, something that will make your life be...
Jan 25, 2023•16 min
In today’s episode, we’re reading Booking.com’s 2023 Travel Predictions Report and discussing our points of view on each discovery. Travel is a way for us to feel fulfilled and add value to our lives. It’s how we add richness, create memories, grow as individuals, build our self-esteem, and “feel alive”. Mark Twain once said “Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness”, and we couldn’t agree more. It’s also important to get to the roots of WHY you want to travel. This way you c...
Jan 18, 2023•36 min
Join us as we reflect on the past year and talk about the major lessons we’ve learned along the way. It’s been a big year for personal and professional growth, which made it hard to distill it down. But the lessons we’ve learned that we want to share are: Finding your WHY drives everything else you do Don’t try to copy everyone else's business. It’s your business, make it yours. The power of imperfect action Be open to new opportunities Overcome fear by taking action Listen to your audience The ...
Jan 11, 2023•32 min
This time of year is one of the best times for self-reflection and making commitments to become the best version of yourself. While not everyone believes in making New Year's Resolutions, we love taking time each year to reflect on the life we are actively creating. In this episode, we look back on how far we’ve come since starting our business journey, reflect on the opportunities in our personal lives, and share some of our future plans. Links/references mentioned in this episode: Episode 1: H...
Jan 04, 2023•15 min
What would you do if you knew that your current job was your last job? Would you be happy doing what you’re doing forever? Sure, the paycheck might be nice. But what is the cost in terms of freedom, empowerment, and control? For us, entrepreneurship offered us the freedom we were searching for. Entrepreneurship offers true job security because it doesn't just offer financial stability, but also the opportunity for an unlimited future. It offers you the ability to place your success in your own h...
Dec 28, 2022•19 min
Traveling is an experience that can be both exciting and stressful. In order to make the most of your trip, you should know how to prepare and how to make the most of your trip! Join us in our conversation this week on preparing for your trips! We talk about discovering and writing down your preferences for your travels, researching your destination and especially the culture, and how to prepare yourself for any emergency that might come your way. Links/references mentioned in this episode: Digi...
Dec 21, 2022•21 min
Being in a committed relationship is wonderful, although difficult at times. You have to learn how to live together, and your relationship is in a constant state of change. It’s an adjustment for both partners, and it takes time to get used to the other person. In this episode, we cover topics such as vulnerability, compromise, friendship as a foundation for your romantic relationship, and everything else it takes to be a successful digital nomad couple. We talk about the good, the bad, and the ...
Dec 14, 2022•33 min
What are the steps to starting an online business? How do you make sure it’s successful? Starting a business is the adventure of a lifetime! We want to make sure you have everything you need and know what you need to get started. In this episode we cover 7 basic steps to getting started: Start with a business idea Conduct market research Build a portfolio Make your business official Plan your finances Know what software you’ll need Marketing Links/references mentioned in this episode: Nomad Tax ...
Dec 07, 2022•30 min
This is the 2nd part of our mastermind episode, so make sure you go listen to part 1! Changing your mindset doesn’t happen all at once. It requires time and continual effort to change our brains. But it is possible. This week we address very specific pitfalls of common negative mindsets and how to overcome them. We talk about: Perfectionism Overcoming fear Not comparing yourself to others Setting reasonable expectations Not worrying about what others think of you Little by little, we can change ...
Nov 30, 2022•33 min
What’s the big deal about developing your mindset? Why is it so important? Today we dive into part one of mindsets: what they are, how they serve us, and what to do if you want to change how you look at the world. We cover the main categories of mindsets, including: Abundance vs. Scarcity mindset Positive vs. Negative mindset Growth vs. Fixed mindset We also begin the conversation on how to change your mindset if it’s dragging you down rather than lifting you up! Some things we include are: Flip...
Nov 23, 2022•21 min
Working together in business with your partner can have its challenges… but it has even more rewards! Our favorite part of working together is utilizing the power of the “edge effect”, creating more together than either one of us could create on our own. We recommend dividing and conquering tasks within your business based on the individual strengths and weaknesses you each have. But how exactly do you do this? Listen in on this episode to find out how it’s been done in our business, and how you...
Nov 16, 2022•20 min
Shh!! We've got a secret... We hear people say all the time things like " I wish I could travel more " or " I'd love to go there, I'll travel there... someday ". Is there a trip you've always wanted to take? Are there roadblocks on your path to your dream destination? Listen in on this episode to find out how you can stop making excuses for yourself and utilize what you have to make travel a priority and travel more! Links mentioned in this episode: Kayak Pomelo Travel Google Flights Book your F...
Nov 09, 2022•18 min
Being a digital nomad can be tough... even if you're traveling with a partner or friend, it's easy to feel lonely or isolated, as you're living far away from many friends and family. This week we’re talking about what we can do in our lives to overcome experiences of feeling lonely and deepen our connection to other people. Our goal is to offer new paradigms as well as practical tips to curb isolation and loneliness among remote workers and digital nomads and help you build a community wherever ...
Nov 02, 2022•22 min
One of the most common reactions we get when we tell people we work together is something along the lines of " how do you do that? I'd have to kill my husband if we worked together all day! " Working as a couple in business is SO incredible, but it can create some conflict at times. We want to share how we deal with conflict and how we keep business and personal issues separate. Book your FREE discovery call with me! ----------------------------------- Schedule a free Coffee Chat with Monica! Ge...
Oct 26, 2022•27 min
Digital nomads move a lot . That’s what makes us us . But acclimating to a new city and environment can be challenging. Listen in as we give some tactics on how to make the adjustment to your new space, and what you can do to make the transition easier. Book your FREE discovery call with me! ----------------------------------- Schedule a free Coffee Chat with Monica! Get access to my Trust Your Gut Decision Making Guide . Visit me at my home on the web for more resources....
Oct 19, 2022•21 min
From weekend adventures to international moves, we are always on the go! We love traveling together as a couple and creating shared memories at every place we stop, but it has also presented some challenges. We also know many of you who love the self-discovery and freedom that comes from solo travel. Which is right for you, solo travel or couple travel? We’ve experienced both, and in this episode, we dive into the pros and cons of each, as well as share our insights into how impactful couple tra...
Oct 12, 2022•22 min
There are a lot of ways to earn money online as a digital nomad! Two popular options include remote work and running your own business. We’ve experienced both, and in this podcast episode, we dive into the pros and cons of each of these options to help you decide if one of these could be right for you. Resources mentioned in the episode: The Rising Tide Society Profitable Nomad Couples Facebook Group Book your FREE discovery call with me! ----------------------------------- Schedule a free Coffe...
Oct 05, 2022•30 min
What exactly IS a digital nomad? We hear that term thrown around every day, but what does it really mean to be a digital nomad? In today’s episode, we explain that no two journeys look the same and give a few examples of different ways to live this travel lifestyle. We also share our top 5 reasons for becoming a digital nomad, and why we recommend becoming one. Book your FREE discovery call with me! ----------------------------------- Schedule a free Coffee Chat with Monica! Get access to my Tru...
Oct 05, 2022•26 min
Get to know us! In this first episode, we share details about who we are, how we met, how we developed a love of travel, what made us decide to start an online business, and so much more. You’ll also hear about our plans for this podcast and what topics you can expect to see featured in future episodes. If you’re interested in learning more about the program that taught us how to run a business remotely, check out 90DayVA . Book your FREE discovery call with me! ---------------------------------...
Oct 05, 2022•19 min
Traveling the world freely with your loved one by your side…making memories…that’s the dream life, right? Your hosts, Austin and Monica, are experiencing just that. They are a digital nomad couple with a thriving online business. Along the way, they’ve learned a lot, laughed a lot, and made a lot of mistakes. But, their unconventional life path has taught them to appreciate the beauty in everyday moments. They love being location independent and believe that you too can live a life full of adven...
Sep 19, 2022•2 min
