Radically Different

Stories of young people around the world pursuing lifestyles and career paths that break from the norm. Hosted and produced from the road by Sam Kern. Follow Radically Different on Instagram @radicallydifferentpodcast

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How to spend your 20’s, Pt. 2 - Pete Strom

In Part 2 of this mini-series on "How to spend your 20's", Pete Strom and I discuss why you should take risks in your 20's, dealing with the pressure to be 'successful', experience junkies, and why you shouldn't travel to New Zealand. Pete Strom is a culture design consultant and partner at TILT, a startup investor and advisor, the owner of La Pa Grill and SHINE Beer Sanctuary in Bozeman, Montana, and a lead facilitator at HATCH . You can get in touch with me, Sam Kern, at radicallydifferentpodc...

Apr 24, 2020•38 min

Where I've been + How to spend your 20’s, Pt. 1 - Dr. Thomas Donovan

It was over a year ago that I asked my mentors a question: “How do you think you should spend your 20’s?” Their answers blew me away. A lot has changed since then… The COVID-19 pandemic has taken lives, disrupted plans, triggered a global recession, and united the world in a common battle. And on a personal note, today is my 25th birthday. I’m halfway through my 20’s . And I’ve been thinking about how I want to spend the second half. I’ve realized the timing couldn’t be more perfect to share the...

Apr 08, 2020•27 min

E6: Digital Nomads Pt. 2 - How to become a digital nomad

Ready to travel the world and make money from your laptop? In Digital Nomads Pt. 2, I continue the conversation with the five digital nomads from the previous episode. We discuss various ways of making money remotely, where digital nomads go and how much it actually costs to live there, tips for overcoming the unique challenges digital nomads face, and the ethical considerations of the lifestyle. This final episode of Season 1 is a toolkit of examples, strategies, and advice to get you started o...

May 10, 2019•42 min•Season 1Ep. 6

E5: Digital Nomads Pt. 1 - The location independent revolution & the new American Dream

Digital Nomads: A new generation of people traveling and working remotely at the same time. But what is it really like to be one? I talk to 5 digital nomads and thought-leaders about the pros and cons of the lifestyle, how they became location-independent, and what this revolution means for the world. You can get in touch with me, Sam Kern, at radicallydifferentpodcast.com or via Instagram @radicallydifferentpodcast Have feedback on this episode? I’d love to hear it. Your ideas are essential in ...

May 03, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 5

E4: Lisa Nesser - Building a social enterprise abroad

Lisa Nesser arrived in Thailand 15 years ago with $500 in her bank account and a round-trip ticket home. But after seeing the way Burmese refugees were being denied entrance to Thai schools, she decided to open her own school in her back yard. Since then, she’s created a small empire of social enterprises in Chiang Mai (a vegan restaurant, a zero-waste store, a donation center, and many more), and has mentored dozens of Burmese refugees to help them start their own successful social enterprises....

Apr 26, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 4

E3: "Ex-pats" in Thailand - What it's like to live abroad long-term

What would it be like to live in Thailand long-term? In this episode, I sit down with a group of young Americans doing exactly that. We discuss: - The term ‘Ex-Pat’ - The reason they originally left the U.S, and why they’ve stayed in Thailand for so long - The importance of traveling while you’re young - The profound difference between traveling and living abroad - The culture of creativity and art in Chiang Mai - Actionable ways to live and work in Thailand - Taking the first leap to live abroa...

Apr 19, 2019•53 min•Season 1Ep. 3

E2: "Unlearn everything" - Why Nicole Hecker is cycling across the planet

Nicole Hecker is a 26-year old American currently cycling 15,000 miles from Thailand to Spain over the course of a year and a half. In this conversation, we discuss: - Why she decided to set out on such a ludicrous journey - Why her project is called UnlearningByBike, and what it means to 'unlearn' - What it's like to cycle across Asia alone as a single woman - The power of making your projects public - The specifics of how to do what she's doing - the actual cost (it's lower than you think), ho...

Apr 12, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 2

E1: “Here there’s still gold” - The Entrepreneurs of Saigon

In my first day alone in Vietnam's capital of Saigon (now called Ho Chi Minh City), I stumble upon a group of westerners who are launching startups in Vietnam. Why build a business in Saigon, of all places? Because the way they see it, the economic situation of Vietnam offers the best possible chance of getting rich. In this episode, I try to understand what it might be like to live and build a company in a developing country thousands of miles from home. Have feedback on this episode? I’d love ...

Apr 05, 2019•50 min•Season 1Ep. 2

E0: Introducing Radically Different

Radically Different is a new podcast series about young people around the world living and working in ways that break from the American norm. My name is Sam Kern. I'm a recent college graduate who has set off on a journey to understand the radically new ways people my age are approaching life. In this episode: Why I decided to make this podcast, and what you can expect to hear in this season of Radically Different. Support the show...

Mar 26, 2019•9 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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