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The Offbeat Life - become location independent

Debbie Arcangelestheoffbeatlife.com
The Offbeat Life Podcast interviews fearless individuals who ditched the norm in order to become Location Independent. We discuss finding purpose, defining moments that led them to change their lives, overcoming setbacks, how they create income from their passions while working online and becoming remote entrepreneurs.
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Episodes

Ep. 213: How this travel blogger clouts women body positivity everywhere with Ady Meschke

In this episode, I speak with Ady who is an Atlanta-based entrepreneur, boy mom, #1 best-selling author of the children’s book, Her Body Can, and living out her dreams as a world-renowned travel blogger of 8 years. Ady is also the founder of Verbal Gold Blog and Social Gold, where she clouts a body positivity message More than anything she wants to inspire all women, young or not, to dream their biggest dreams possible and keep trying no matter what. Listen on to find out how Ady inspires body p...

May 17, 202141 min

Ep. 212: How these entrepreneurs help creatives build remote businesses with Cat and Renee

In this week’s episode, I speak with Cat and Renee who are the hosts of The Dreams to Plans podcast. A podcast specifically designed for the creative, and small business owner. Building, operating, managing, and running the day-to-day of a creative, small business is a lot of work for a solo entrepreneur to manage. But guess what? You don’t need to do it alone! Listen on to find out how Cat and Renee have helped others build successful creative online businesses. --------------- Hey Offbeat Fami...

May 10, 202137 min

Extended: The importance of market research when starting an online business.

In this episode, Pascale will show you how market research is critical when your starting an online business. GET THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH PASCALE WHERE SHE SHARES HOW SHE SOLD ALL HER BELONGINGS TO TRAVEL AND BECOME A FULL-TIME REMOTE COACH. --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really appreciate you listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com Show credits: Audio Engineer: Ben Smith - Ben@howtocreateapodcas...

May 06, 202110 min

Ep. 211: How this former IT consultant grew a successful private practice as a remote wellness coach with Miinkay Yu

In this episode, I speak with Miinkay who is a bodyworker and career coach. 5 years ago, she quit her longtime career as an IT consultant to find her calling. After the initial panic and stress that comes with reinventing yourself, she started on the path to a career in wellness. Now she has a successful private practice and is building an online business around helping people find their purpose in life. In response to COVID, she started a podcast called What's Your Calling? Podcast where she ex...

May 03, 202133 min

Extended: How to achieve financial independence in order to have more freedom.

In this episode, Eric will walk you through the path of experiencing that elusive freedom by achieving financial independence. GET THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH ERIC WHERE HE SHARES HOW HE HAS BEEN ABLE TO ACHIEVE FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE AND RETIRE EARLY. --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really appreciate you listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com Show credits: Audio Engineer: Ben Smith - Ben@howtocreate...

Apr 29, 202111 min

Ep. 210: How this podcaster helps amplify voices of women of color and build wealth with Danielle Desir

In this episode, I speak with Danielle Desir who is a 5x author, blogger, podcaster, and founder of The Thought Card , an award-winning affordable-travel and personal finance blog and podcast empowering financially savvy travelers to make informed financial decisions - travel more, pay off debt, and build wealth. She is also the co-producer of Millennial Wealth Builders , a 3x grant-funded audio docuseries highlighting women of color building wealth. As the founder and CEO of WOC (Women of Color...

Apr 26, 202140 min

Extended: How to stay healthy while working from home.

In this episode, Anquanette will show you that it's possible to keep yourself healthy even if you're working at home full-time. GET THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH ANQUANETTE WHERE SHE SHARES HOW SHE USES STORYTELLING TO CREATE INCOME AND IMPACT. --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really appreciate you listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com Show credits: Audio Engineer: Ben Smith - Ben@howtocreateapodcast.c...

Apr 22, 202115 min

Ep. 209: How this former educator left her secure career to become a remote CEO with Amanda Smith

In this week’s episode, I speak with Amanda who is an expert in connecting, marketing, pitching business, and cultivating community. After a huge life shift in 2017 and a move to Dallas, Amanda was seeking a community for women that was inclusive and offered resources for career, life, and business- and came up empty. So, she created one herself and called it “Dallas Girl Gang.” Today, DGG has an audience of over 45,000 women across the country. Listen on to find out how Amanda brings women toge...

Apr 19, 202134 min

Extended: How to buy rental properties from anywhere.

In this episode, Matt will debunk the misconceptions about rental properties. Learn how to acquire rental properties even if you're thousands of miles away. GET THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH MATT WHERE HE SHARES HOW HE CREATES INCOME WITH REMOTE REAL ESTATE INVESTING. --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really appreciate you listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com Show credits: Audio Engineer: Ben Smith - B...

Apr 15, 202120 min

Ep. 208: How this entrepreneur organically grew a self storage company and become an online entrepreneur with Kevin Shee

In this episode, I speak with Kevin who is a pioneer of the self-storage industry in Hong Kong and Macau. Kevin founded SC Storage in 2001 and organically grew the company into a 63 self-storage chain with over 1,100,000 sf. Currently, Kevin and his team manage all 63 properties under the SC Storage Brand, managing all aspects of the operations. Listen to find out how Kevin organically grow his storage company and became one of the largest in the country. --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I re...

Apr 12, 202135 min

Extended: How to become a true effortless CEO

In this episode, Courtney will make you realize that owning a business shouldn't be that hard. Learn how to become an effortless CEO from an effortless CEO herself. GET THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH COURTNEY WHERE SHE SHARES HOW SHE HELPS HUNDREDS OF ENTREPRENEURS SIMPLIFY AND SCALE. --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really appreciate you listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com Show credits: Audio Enginee...

Apr 08, 202112 min

Ep. 207: How this remote serial entrepreneur grew multiple 6 figure empires with Madison Tinder

In this episode, I speak with Madison who helps entrepreneurs grow their online business. She's been a full-time business owner since 2018 where she started as a social media manager in Dallas. She also owns an e-commerce store called Soulful Scrunchies. Listen on to find out how to run multiple businesses without burnout. --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really appreciate you listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@...

Apr 05, 202138 min

Extended: How to build and scale an online education platform

In this episode, I speak with Ish who shares how to build and grow an online education platform. How this former Ex-Facebook Engineer has build an online learning platform with Ish Baid --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really appreciate you listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com Show credits: Audio Engineer: Ben Smith - Ben@howtocreateapodcast.com...

Apr 01, 202112 min

Ep. 206: How this former Uber employee became a remote business consultant and startup founder with Jen Hong.

In this week's episode, I speak with Jen who is an experienced Go-to-Market consultant who launched a travel tech startup (Levantr). Jen became a digital nomad and started a consulting business after being laid off from Uber due to the pandemic in 2020. Due to her upbringing, she had to travel often even as a kid, and strongly believes that early exposure to different cultures is crucial to reducing prejudice and bias in the world. Listen on to find out how Jen has been able to become a digital ...

Mar 29, 202134 min

My Offbeat Journey: Make your lifestyle the goal, not your income!

Instead of making the dollar amount your goal. Figure out the type of lifestyle you want, then search how much you have to make to afford it. We have been sold the idea that we have to make a ton of money in order to live a better life... But I want to give you another idea, an idea that is a bit unorthodox, what if we live the life that is better for you... Not for everyone else, but for YOU. So let me ask you this... What does that look like? --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really apprec...

Mar 27, 202116 min

Extended: How to start a career as a remote ghostwriter

In this episode, Helen will harness her experience to guide you on starting your career as a remote ghostwriter. GET THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH HELEN WHERE SHE SHARES HOW HAS ASSISTED MORE THAN 450 AUTHORS. --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really appreciate you listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com Show credits: Audio Engineer: Ben Smith - Ben@howtocreateapodcast.com...

Mar 25, 202111 min

Ep. 205: How this mompreneur built an online coaching business that helps badass women with Cat Del Carmen

In this episode, I speak with Cat Del Carmen who is a wife, mommy, and a business coach to badass women. After struggling through years of schooling, and working in a Fortune 500 company, Cat realized this was not the life she wanted. So, instead of working countless hours building someone else's dream, she left to build her own by helping badass women through her online coaching business. Listen on to find out how Cat has been about to build an online coaching business to help women thrive. ---...

Mar 22, 202137 min

Extended: How to build, leverage, and share your network as a remote worker

In this episode, Todd talks about taking your network to another level as a remote worker. Learn the strategies in building and sharing your network straight from Todd's arsenal of experience. GET THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH TODD WHERE HE SHARES HOW HE HELP BUSINESSES SCALE UP. --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really appreciate you listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com Show credits: Audio Engineer: B...

Mar 18, 202119 min

Ep. 204 How this remote travel and non-fiction writer helps badass women connect to their personal power

In this episode, I speak with Kelly Lewis who is an inspirational non-fiction writer and a women's travel industry maven. She's the author of Tell Her She Can't, the founder of Go! Girl Guides, which publishes the world's first series of travel guidebooks for women. And the founder of the Women's Travel Fest, an annually sold-out conference for women who travel, and Damesly, a women's tour company. Listen on to find out how Kelly has been able to lead a community of badass women who refuse to be...

Mar 15, 202127 min

Extended: How to perfect your resume and interview skills to land a remote job

In this episode, Madeline will show us how to craft the perfect resume and back it up with interview skills to help you land that remote job. GET THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH MADELINE WHERE SHE SHARES HOW SHE HELPS THOUSANDS FAST TRACK THEIR REMOTE CAREERS. --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really appreciate you listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com Show credits: Audio Engineer: Ben Smith - Ben@howtocr...

Mar 11, 202117 min

Ep. 203 How this former advertiser sold all her belongings to travel and become a full-time remote coach with Pascale Côté

In this episode, I speak with Pascale who is a remote coach and founder of Change Your Latitude, where she provides creativity and conscious coaching for unconventional entrepreneurs. In 2014, Pascale decided to design a location-independent lifestyle. Looking for more flexibility and freedom, she quit her advertising job, started an online business, and sold her belongings to travel full time. Today, she coaches her client to step away from outdated ways of operating, so they can build a mindfu...

Mar 08, 202131 min

Extended: How to create DIY WordPress sites as a newbie online entrepreneur

In this episode, Tina will guide you on how to create DIY WordPress sites for your business. GET THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH TINA WHERE SHE SHARES HOW SHE TEACHES WOMEN TO LEARN ONLINE SKILLS TO START A BUSINESS. --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really appreciate you listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com Show credits: Audio Engineer: Ben Smith - Ben@howtocreateapodcast.com...

Mar 04, 202115 min

Ep. 202: How this millennial digital nomad has been able to achieve financial independence and retire early with Eric Richard

In his episode, I speak with Eric who is a millennial digital nomad pursuing FIRE which means Financial Independence in order to Retire Early. Achieving leanFIRE gave him the confidence to leave his corporate job behind and begin slow traveling the world. He also runs the blog/podcast Nomad on FIRE, where he teaches others about combining the digital nomad lifestyle with financial independence principles to design a life with more freedom, excitement, and greater joy! Listen on to find out how E...

Mar 01, 202127 min

My Offbeat Journey: Biggest lessons I learned building an online brand while still in my 9-5

In today's episode, we will be talking about how to build a brand and business while still in your 9-5. If you are still working your 9-5 but your ultimate goal is to eventually start your own online business, then the best time to start is now. --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really appreciate you listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com

Feb 27, 202112 min

Extended: How to source products overseas during a crisis.

In this episode, Rico will tell you all the knowledge he has to help you source products overseas even during a crisis. GET THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH RICO WHERE HE SHARES HOW HE EXPORTED OVER $15 MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF GOODS WHILE WORKING REMOTELY. --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really appreciate you listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com Show credits: Audio Engineer: Ben Smith - Ben@howtocreate...

Feb 25, 202113 min

How this caribbean travel entrepreneur uses storytelling to create income and impact with Anquanette Gaspard

In this episode, I speak with Anquanette Gaspard who is a food and travel entrepreneur, freelance writer, blogger, and social media influencer, who shares the beauty of Caribbean food and culture. Oftentimes, when stories are told about the Caribbean culture it is through the perspective of storytellers from outside the region. Born and raised in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Anquanette uses her blog, CruzanFoodie.com, to share her experiences in a way that is authentically Caribbean. Listen o...

Feb 22, 202140 min

Extended: How to move from freelancer to entrepreneur.

In this episode, Erin will show you the exact steps she has taken to transition from being a freelancer to an entrepreneur. GET THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH ERIN WHERE SHE SHARES HOW SHE HELPS ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS AVOID THE BURNOUT. --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really appreciate you listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com Show credits: Audio Engineer: Ben Smith - Ben@howtocreateapodcast.com...

Feb 18, 202119 min

Ep. 200: Celebrating 200 Full Episodes of The Offbeat Life!

In this episode, we celebrate our 200 full episodes of the podcast! 200 full episodes, over 3 years of podcasting, not one week missed and here I am today. Working remotely with 2 businesses that came from a hobby that turned into a full-time business. Listen to find out as we reminisce and find out what will be coming up next. --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really appreciate you listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: h...

Feb 15, 202120 min

Extended: What are the first steps to starting a creative online business.

In this episode, Jennifer shares her kept secrets on starting a creative online business. Start your online business the right way with these tips and tricks. GET THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH JENNIFER WHERE SHE SHARES HOW SHE BECAME A SUCCESSFUL REMOTE PHOTOGRAPHER. --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really appreciate you listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com Show credits: Audio Engineer: Ben Smith - Be...

Feb 11, 202114 min

Ep. 199: How this digital nomad creates income with remote real estate investing with Matthew Bowles

In this episode, I speak with Matt Bowles who is the co-founder of Maverick Investor Group which helps individual real estate investors buy performing rental property in the best U.S. real estate markets, regardless of where they live. As a location-independent business owner, Matt runs his company from epic locations around the world and has lived in over 50 different countries since 2013. He is a sought after speaker at events and conferences around the world relating to real estate investing,...

Feb 08, 202126 min
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