This podcast shares the six most common ways to become a digital nomad - giving you ideas for the different types of remote jobs, online business models, and revenue sources that can help you become location independent. Making money online doesn't automatically turn you into a digital nomad, but it does give you the freedom to be able to live and work from anywhere in the world. The beautiful thing about the digital nomad lifestyle is that there are no rules - you get to design your life in a w...
Jul 21, 2020•56 min•Ep. 65
WORK-FROM-HOME FOREVER: What happens when no one commutes to the office anymore? The pandemic marks a turning point in global society and the start of a major cultural change in working remotely for the rest of our lives. How we live and where we work have changed. Naturally, you have some questions about what to do next. "As long as you're punching the clock in your 9-5, who cares where you are?" The hosts of The Guy Phillips Show on KTRS Radio asked Kristin to come on to explain how the world ...
Jul 14, 2020•27 min•Ep. 64
There are many ways to make money online, but one is faster than all the others, plus doesn't cost you anything to get started. In this episode, find out the top five ways to make money online to fund your digital nomad lifestyle and six steps to follow, step-by-step so you could potentially start making money online today. Grab a pen and paper and let's get started! Make sure to check the show notes page for links to all the resources and tools mentioned in this podcast. FREE TOOLS FROM THIS EP...
Jul 07, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 63
June 30: The European Union confirmed today that it will be opening external borders of the continent. But who will be allowed in? Which nations will be banned? What are the criteria for determining which countries will be restricted from traveling to Europe and for how long? Find out today on Badass Digital Nomads. SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES: *New* Badass Digital Nomads Merch! Available now on Teespring.com Medium.com: "The E.U. Travel Ban Explained" European Council June 30 Resolution and Coun...
Jun 30, 2020•33 min•Ep. 62
Jimmy "Jimmicane" Wilson, lives an astounding life. Since pursuing his dream of becoming a surf photographer at only 14 years old, my younger brother has traveled to some of the most remote and beautiful destinations on the planet - in the company of world-class surfers and swimsuit models, of course. Jimmy is the former Photo Editor at Surfing Magazine, two-time Red Bull Illume Finalist, and is now the Online Content Editor and Social Media Coordinator for Vans Surf, working from home in Southe...
Jun 23, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 61
Kristin answers questions and comments from Badass Digital Nomads listeners who left voice messages on the website and also shared their digital nomad quarantine experiences. Leave a message or ask a question at www.travelingwithkristin.com/podcast ! ........................................................................................................ Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast : Become a Patron and get access to exclusive content Leave a 5* review of Badass Digital Nomads on iT...
Jun 16, 2020•23 min•Ep. 60
Badass Digital Nomads unequivocally supports the global anti-racism movement. In this brief episode, Kristin discusses her choice not to publish a podcast last week (on Blackout Tuesday) and shares the names of a few people and resources that she has found helpful in the weeks since George Floyd's death. She also shares some words of wisdom from her meditation teacher on the topics of freedom, justice, and how the wrongs of the past can end with you. RESOURCES: Rachel Cargle - Public Address on ...
Jun 09, 2020•8 min•Ep. 59
Thinking of creating your own online course? This podcast is for you! My guest today is Matt Ragland, also known as The Bullet Journal Guy. He's a YouTuber, writer, vlogger, productivity expert, and the Director of Creator Success at Podia, an online course platform made especially for freelancers, solopreneurs, and creators. This episode is all about how and why to build your first online course, plus overcoming procrastination while working from home. You'll learn: Is now a good time to create...
May 26, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 58
Global coronavirus travel update and the state of international travel and tourism for the week of May 17, 2020. Which countries are open for tourism? Which borders are still closed? Which countries are opening and when? When will you be able to travel for non-essential travel? Global travel trends: What to expect for the rest of 2020 The risks of traveling during COVID I also give a list of the countries that never officially closed, the Europe travel ban and re-opening phases explained, and wh...
May 19, 2020•36 min•Ep. 57
I traveled by bike to a historical site near my current home base in Miami, FL to sit under the trees and reflect on a year of podcasting and a lifetime of travel while recording this one-year anniversary episode of Badass Digital Nomads. Topics: Celebrating both milestones and moments in life, as well as small pleasures (even during "The Great Pause"). The struggles of slowing down. Burning out versus protecting your health and well-being during the shutdown. How our travel experiences near and...
May 12, 2020•54 min•Ep. 56
Find out my exact morning routine and daily routine as a digital nomad working from home. In this episode, you'll learn my eight top tips for staying productive every day, three things you should avoid, and the two biggest risk factors that all remote workers should know about. SHOW RESOURCES/LINKS: My Standing Desk (Amazon) Remote Work Accessories (Amazon) Home Office Setup (Amazon) Day in the Life of a Digital Nomad (Video) .........................................................................
May 05, 2020•29 min•Ep. 55
Ayodeji Awosika is one of the top professional bloggers in the world who consistently earns 5-figures in passive income per month through writing in the Medium Partner Program. He is the author of three self-help books, has more than 55,000 followers on Medium, and is also now a YouTuber. Find out how he went from being a broke college dropout with $3 in his bank account to becoming a successful online entrepreneur in this episode of Badass Digital Nomads, shot live on location with Kristin in M...
Apr 28, 2020•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 54
Kristin Wilson and Johnny FD discuss why some digital nomads are coping better than brick-and-mortar businesses and traditional employees during the coronavirus quarantine, and how nomads are more mentally, emotionally, and financially resilient during these times. We discuss: Why daily life hasn't changed much for digital nomads Familiar with uncertainty and discomfort. (also just not having access to certain things) Minimalist lifestyle and low cost-of-living Focus on experiences over consumer...
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 53
Learn how to read up to 500% faster. Our guest today is a world-traveling entrepreneur, linguist, and hedge fund manager-turned speed reader, May Ling Lai, who just read 100 books in 100 days! In this podcast, get her tips on how to increase your reading speed from 250 words per minute up to 1500 words per minute. We cover different speed reading techniques and strategies and how you can purchase her speed reading course, The 7 Skills of Speed Reading, for only $12.99 on Udemy. Interested in whi...
Apr 14, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 52
Welcome to this special guest episode of Badass Digital Nomads where I'm interviewed by Matt Bowles of The Maverick Show. I jump on his podcast from my Coronavirus quarantine in Miami to share the mental and emotional techniques I've been using to keep my spirits up and remain productive under the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders. I give tips on meditation resources, the importance of limiting news and social media, and increasing substantive virtual social connections with people. Then, talk about ...
Apr 07, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 51
Matt Barnett is a British designer and CEO of Bonjoro , a video marketing app out to "disrupt conventional business communication with personalized video emails." In the first half of this interview, Matt and I talk about the impact of the Coronavirus in Australia and across the world. We then go back in time and talk travel - discussing what #VanLife was like in Portugal 15 years ago and how Matt funded his travels through Bali, Honduras, and Indonesia before moving to Australia after a breakup...
Mar 31, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 50
In the age of Coronavirus, though, podcasts are no longer getting us through the daily commute - they're getting us through the day. Here are five shows that help me stay motivated and inspired while working from home all day, every day (in no particular order). I hope they help you, too! Show Resources - Recommended Podcasts: Derek Sivers The Maverick Show The Richie Norton Show Naval Podcast Daily Stoic Podcast Medium Blog with more details about each podcas t Remember to support your favorite...
Mar 24, 2020•16 min•Ep. 49
Johannes Voelkner started as a college student-turned Virtual Assistant working on minimum wage in South Africa before he figured out how to apply the 4-Hour Work Week to his life. After that, he established the biggest online digital nomad community in the world before going on to found the Nomad Cruise - the first floating conference for freelancers, remote workers, and online entrepreneurs. In this episode, we talk about how to study abroad or find a working holiday, how we were able to work ...
Mar 17, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 48
Coronavirus Update and Impact on RemoteWork: Millions of people are struggling to cope in the wake of schools and businesses closing overnight. To help people adjust quickly, I've compiled a list of tech companies offering free versions of their software, tools, and apps through the summer of 2020. Free Resources: LinkedIn: Tech Companies Offering Free Remote Work Resources Medium: 29 Free Resources to Help You Work Remotely Remote AID 2020 : Free Online Summit to Help You Get Through Coronaviru...
Mar 16, 2020•7 min•Ep. 47
The average person in 2020 spends 5 hours a day on their cell phones - checking it 50x and tapping the screen more that 2,600 times daily. Don't let it be you! After realizing that device addition was ruining my life, I eventually made some changes. It took me 3 years to break my phone habit, but with these 7 tips you can succeed much sooner. (PS: 82% of people think they spend less time on their phones than they really do.) Resources: - Facebook Timeline Blocker: https://chrome.google.com/webst...
Mar 10, 2020•27 min•Ep. 46
Brie Weiler Reynolds is a writer, career coach and Human Resources professional who helps people overcome their roadblocks to discover career happiness. She is the Career Development Manager at FlexJobs, the award-winning site for remote, flexible, and freelance job listings. She is also a certified resume writer with 15 years of experience working with both job seekers and employers. Today, Brie offers career, hiring, and work-life balance advice through the FlexJobs Blog and to media outlets l...
Mar 03, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 45
Feeling blocked or stuck in life? Don't worry - it's normal. You're living below your potential because society is designed for you to stay in your lane. But you can change your destiny by acknowledging that your dreams, ideas, goals, and ambitions are part of who you are and who you were born to be. In this episode, I'll help you push past the fear of being yourself - using real world examples from great writers who hit rock bottom before climbing out of their misery, such as Brian Koppelman (c...
Feb 25, 2020•29 min•Ep. 44
Taige Zhang is the founder of Fairytrail, a dating app for nomads. Previously, he worked at Apple, Rocket Internet, and various startups worldwide. After working for tech companies from Palo Alto to Berlin to Shanghai, Taige Zhang had the idea to create a new type of dating app called Fairytrail for travelers and people who are interested in meeting someone who lives in a different city or county. In this episode, Taige talks about how he was able to land jobs in foreign countries where he could...
Feb 18, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 43
Mitch is the organizer of the Digital Nomad Sessions online summit. You can attend for free from Feb 12-19 at www.digitalnomadsessions.com/Kristin After dropping out of school at 16 years-old, Mitch Asser spent much of his 20's partying until he decided it was time to change his life and pursue his purpose. Through traveling around the world (Bali, Thailand, and more) building network and online marketing skills, he learned how to build digital businesses and change his destiny. Now in his 30's ...
Feb 12, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 42
I read more than 30 books in 2019. In this podcast, I'll share what they were, my main takeaway from each one, and if I would recommend it to you. What are your favorite books? Or do you struggle to find time to read? Slide into my Instagram DM's @TravelingwithKristin and let me know! Complete Book List: You can purchase all books in my recommended books section of my Amazon store , unless I didn't like the book (and don't recommend it, in which case it's not in there!): http://bit.ly/BookRecsTW...
Feb 11, 2020•45 min•Ep. 41
On January 1, 2020, I sat for a 10-day silent Vipassana meditation course in Merritt, British Columbia and survived to tell the tale. Although it was difficult at times, I found this meditation technique to be one of the most practical and useful things I've ever come across for coping with the ups and downs of life. Hear all about the experience and what I learned in this podcast. Want to attend a Vipassana course or interested in learning more? Find a center or read more about it here: https:/...
Feb 04, 2020•53 min•Ep. 40
Within the next decade, there could be one billion remote workers and digital nomads roaming the planet. How will that affect you? What can you expect? How will daily life change for billions of people? What should you do to prepare so you're not caught by surprise? That's what this episode is all about - my predictions on the economic, social, and cultural changes we will see in the near future. Share this episode with everyone you know. Read more on Medium: 12 Ways the World Will Change When E...
Jan 28, 2020•43 min•Ep. 39
Although I've been to more than 60 countries now, I'm always learning new things about travel and the world! This year was no different. I went back to some of my favorite destinations and discovered new ones. Here are my top tips, hacks, and insights from around the world in 2019. Destinations include: Netherlands, Paris, French Alps, Bulgaria, Iceland, Norway, Italy, Lithuania, California, Austin, and Miami. Show notes: Polar Steps: https://www.polarsteps.com/travelingwithkristin Amsterdam Gui...
Jan 21, 2020•41 min•Ep. 38
As the pace of life on Earth continues to seemingly speed up with technology and to-do lists vying for our attention, it's more important than ever to slow down and focus on what's important. Meditation and mindfulness can help. After 900 days of meditation, I've decided to attend a 10-day silent Vipassana retreat in Canada to start out the new year. This episode outlines the benefits of Vipassana, my biggest takeaways from nearly 3 full years of meditation, and how you can start and maintain a ...
Jan 14, 2020•16 min•Ep. 37
Expats Everywhere was founded by a US couple named Josh and Kalie, who have been living in foreign countries such as Spain, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, and more for over 10 years. They now help people move abroad for the first time or help other expats transition to a new country by giving extensive information through the eyes of people who have been there, done that! In this live podcast, Kristin and Josh share their top tips from 25+ years of experience as expats. Topics include: * ...
Jan 07, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 36
