Technology and the pandemic have changed society as we knew it – ushering in a time of unpredictability and flux. Change is here, causing many people to shift their priorities, question their roles in society, and re-design their plans in life. If you've been questioning if "the system" is working for you while struggling to redefine your dreams and goals while finding new ways to support yourself, you're not alone. Fortunately, the tools now exist for you to not only learn how to not only get b...
Feb 16, 2021•36 min•Ep. 95
Wondering how to make money from a sailboat - even if you've never done it before? This podcast will explain how it's possible. Learn how sailing digital nomad, Erin Carey, quit her government job of 17 years to start her first online business – a Public Relations agency for digital nomads and adventure travelers. But, that's not all - she also did it from a sailboat with her husband and three kids! After having built an online business from scratch with zero previous experience, Erin is here on...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 94
How I see the US after living abroad as an expat for 15+ years: The pros, cons, and reverse culture shock I've experienced. This podcast is the full, uncut version of a video I published on YouTube last week. It includes topics not included in the video, like: Dating in the U.S. Safety and Violence Commercialism and Chain Stores/Restaurants And More SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES Videos: How I See the US After Living Abroad for 15+ Years [CULTURE SHOCK] Living in Bulgaria as an Expat Living in Amste...
Feb 02, 2021•51 min•Ep. 93
Learn how to overcome your deepest fears, find happiness, and achieve your dream career and lifestyle with Mike Corey, Host of The BBC Travel Show and YouTube's Fearless and Far. Five years ago, Mike made the decision to quit his safe and secure (but boring) job to pursue his dream of making travel videos. His choice paid off and now he's here to share how he did it so you can, too. In this episode of Badass Digital Nomads, Mike and Kristin break down the mindset shifts required to overcome the ...
Jan 26, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 92
Loneliness is something I'm asked about frequently. It's intimidating to set off on an adventure without knowing how long you're going to be traveling for or when you'll be "home." And, with the current pandemic conditions forcing many of us into a space of solitude, there's never been a better time to speak on the topic of loneliness. In this episode, I talk about how we can cope with feeling alone and endure the absence of human connection and adventure, as well as how to cultivate peace of mi...
Jan 19, 2021•31 min•Ep. 91
Nick Fabbri and Terysa Vanderloo of Sailing Ruby Rose are the first sailing couple to come on Badass Digital Nomads podcast! After leaving their careers as a dentist and a paramedic in London behind, Nick and Terysa set off to sail the world and never looked back. In this podcast, they share the details of their original plan and what they've learned from three years at sea. They talk about what happens after you've had enough sunsets and rum punches - and how they came to realize that they crav...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 90
2021 will be the year of the digital nomad. Don't let another year of your life go by without pursuing your dreams of location independence or full-time travel. - Here's why. Learn the five most important things you need to become a digital nomad in 2021 and why now is the time to do it! Apply for a Free Strategy Call for help relocating abroad or becoming a digital nomad SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES: Podcast: 5 Reasons Why 2021 is the Best Time to Become a Digital Nomad Podcast: 8 Skills You Need...
Jan 05, 2021•33 min•Ep. 89
The mainstream perceives a minimalist lifestyle as "extreme" - but is it? Today's podcast explores how the conscious choice to own as little as possible can be the ultimate path to freedom. Learn how to overcome the three main blocks to becoming a minimalist digital nomad: (1) the decision to sell your stuff and let go of some material possessions, (2) the logistics of what to do with your stuff, and (3) what it means for your future life plan. Bonus: At the end of this episode, get five tips on...
Dec 29, 2020•48 min•Ep. 88
The world's foremost "handstand queen," Marysia Do, explains how she built a successful online yoga business (with zero technical skills) while traveling the world - including many life lessons and what she's learned through the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. At the end of this episode, follow along as Marysia walks us through one of her original "chair yoga" techniques for people who work from home or just sit at a desk a lot! EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS - WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: ONLINE BUSINESS: How to ...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 87
2021 will be the best time in history to become a digital nomad! Here are five reasons why. Want to become a digital nomad in the upcoming year? Apply for a free strategy call with Kristin to discuss your plans at: https://www.travelingwithkristin.com/freecall If calls are fully booked, email hello@travelingwithkristin.com for more availability. SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES Kristin's Remote Work Amazon Store Medium: 12 Ways the World Will Change When Everyone Works Remotely Traveling soon? Make su...
Dec 15, 2020•33 min•Ep. 86
Starting a digital marketing agency is one of the fastest ways to become a digital nomad. Today's guest and founder of Voy Media and the Digital Marketing Fastlane podcast will tell you how. Plus, what everyone needs to know about Facebook ads, how to start a successful online business in any industry, and the real story behind how Netflix started. WHAT ELSE YOU'LL LEARN: How to find your first customers online: Why "if you build it, they will come" doesn't work. Why you need to learn Facebook a...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 85
What if you had six months to explore Iceland - all while being insanely productive at work? Now, you can with Iceland's new long-stay visa and work permit for digital nomads and remote workers. The Iceland remote work visa is open to citizens of all nationalities. In this podcast, Kristin explains how to qualify for the visa, what the requirements are, and the pros and cons of living in Iceland as an expat or digital nomad. Plus, get insight into what it's like to live at a co-working and co-wo...
Dec 01, 2020•24 min•Ep. 84
Agnes Nyamwange is one of the first digital nomads from Kenya, Africa. Learn how she accomplished this feat and how you can become a digital nomad, too - even if you're from a developing country. She also shares how she makes money online, how to save money money to travel and score local prices in African countries, tips for solo travelers, how to get cheap co-working and internet at luxury hotels, and much more of what she has learned in her years of traveling the world as a digital nomad. You...
Nov 24, 2020•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 83
Reflections on life, death, and how to cope with grief, guilt, or regret after the passing of a loved one. Lessons learned from my grandparents, advice from Steve Jobs on how to seize the day, a song to make you think, and quotes from my favorite Stoic philosophers on how to live the good life without fearing death. Bonus: Questions to ponder from The Daily Stoic Journal : What's your role in the play of life? Are you prepared for the randomness of fate and luck? What principles will steer you t...
Nov 17, 2020•58 min•Ep. 82
Have you ever been stuck in a job you hate? Anthony Moore can relate. Before he found success as a Top 100 Writer on Medium and the author of multiple books, he struggled with depression, addiction, and how to leave his dead-end job at a call center. After burning out, he and his wife quit their jobs to pursue their dream of living abroad in South Korea, where they remained while working full-time on their side hustles and saving money to travel throughout Southeast Asia. In this podcast, learn ...
Nov 10, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 81
The UK, France, and Germany are under renewed lockdowns until at least December - here's what that means for travel in and out. Plus - if you're a remote worker stuck under lockdown somewhere, we have some inspiration and tips for how to move abroad to a place like Costa Rica for lower taxes and a better climate, quality of life, and cost of living (without sacrificing access to healthcare). What you'll learn: Who can travel in and out of UK What to do if you have travel booked to Europe in 2020...
Nov 04, 2020•25 min•Ep. 80
Find out why US expats abroad have the lowest voter turnout of any demographic in America, despite having the power to swing elections. Learn why US expats are ignored by the government, political pundits, pollsters, and research centers, despite being a voting bloc with the population equivalent of the 11th-largest state in the country. Plus, learn what the implications will be of remote work on the 2020 election and future election cycles, as well as how remote work will redistribute the Ameri...
Oct 27, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 79
Digital nomad visas have become quite the trend in 2020 as countries look for ways to bolster their economies with remote worker tourists. But are digital nomad visas just hype? How valuable are they? Do the benefits of digital nomad visas outweigh the costs? Most importantly, do you really need one to travel and work online? In this episode, Kristin evaluates the pros and cons of each digital nomad visa and opines about which ones are worth applying for - if any. DIGITAL NOMAD VISAS COVERED: An...
Oct 20, 2020•32 min•Ep. 78
What types of personal and professional knowledge are important in becoming a digital nomad? What types of skills should you focus on now to achieve success in your personal and professional remote life in the future? And finally, what is the one thing I wish I knew before I became a digital nomad? I answer these questions in today's episode with eight critical skills you can work on acquiring or developing today , whether you work remotely and travel yet or not. I also explain why I chose each ...
Oct 13, 2020•46 min•Ep. 77
Steve Rout is a British journalist, ski bum, tour guide, online marketer, and world traveler. Steve's long-term travel adventure began in 1982, when he put his successful journalism career on hold to travel the world. After years of traveling to different continents to ski, rock climb, and paraglide, he found himself back in a corporate office, which led to burnout and a mid-life crisis. So, he quit his job, taught himself web design, and has been working for himself from home for the past 19 ye...
Oct 06, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 76
This short "solocast" is to help you absorb and apply the biggest, most important takeaways from the last two podcasts (Episodes 72-73), which were both about how to retire early with passive income and the FIRE method. Kristin reviews the four most effective ways to achieve your savings goals so you can retire early, how to lower your cost-of-living using geo arbitrage, and what to do once you reach both financial freedom and location independence (answering existential questions). Plus, learn ...
Sep 29, 2020•30 min•Ep. 75
After feeling stuck in high-stress corporate jobs, Canadian couple, Stephane and Gillian left Toronto for Singapore, where they lived for the next 7 years. After experiencing burnout again, however, they decided to retire early using the FIRE method - saving up enough money to quit their jobs (again) after just a few years. Today, they are slow-traveling the world living on passive income as fully-retired digital nomads! Like our guest last week, Eric Richards of Nomad on Fire podcast, Stephanie...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 74
Learn how to retire early with the FIRE Method (Financial Independence Retire Early). Eric Richards of Nomad on Fire podcast explains how you can become financially and location-independent even if you're a big spender, new to investing or "bad" at math and budgeting. You'll also find out the three most effective ways to save money, how to become financially independent while a location-independent digital nomad, the best travel credit cards, what the cost-of-living is in Bali and Medellín, and ...
Sep 15, 2020•57 min•Ep. 73
In this special guest episode of The Expat Money Show podcast , hosts Mikkel Thorup and Kristin Wilson share tips and strategies for becoming a digital nomad or expat - drawn from both of their decades of experience traveling the world. Kristin has been a full-time digital nomad and expat for the past 15 years, traveling throughout more than 60 countries while helping thousands of people move, retire, or work abroad. Mikkel has been to 104 countries in 20 years and today is the Director of the o...
Sep 08, 2020•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 72
Mikkel Thorup is the Director at EscapeArtist.com - the oldest and largest offshore website in the world. He's also the host of The Expat Money Show podcast and author of the book Expat Secrets . In this episode, Mikkel shares how he was able to travel full-time for 20 years - often with no job, no money, and no plan. He's visited 104 countries in that time and today he helps people pay zero taxes, bank and invest offshore, and acquire second passports or citizenship. Today's show takes a deep d...
Sep 01, 2020•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 71
John Gorman was "dead broke" until 32. But in the span of a few years, he went from being a homeless bar singer in Austin, Texas to making six figures per year as one of Medium's top writers. Find out how he did it, plus: How to get over imposter syndrome. How to get jobs you aren't qualified for. How to overcome depression and anxiety. How to "write your life into existence." What to do if you get everything you thought you wanted, but it still doesn't make you happy? How to feel satisfied, suc...
Aug 25, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 70
Find out which countries Americans can travel to during COVID-19, what the entry requirements are and what the risks are right now. Transferwise Borderless Account : Get your first transfer up to £500 for FREE: https://www.travelingwithkristin.com/transferwise Traveling soon? Get international travel and medical insurance with COVID-19 coverage here : http://bit.ly/SafetyWingIns SHOW NOTES & RESOURCES: Video: Safest Countries to Travel to During Coronavirus Medium Blog: 35 Countries American...
Aug 18, 2020•26 min•Ep. 69
How to make a living by blogging: Learn how to turn your blogging side hustle into a full-time job with Robbie Strazynski of Cardplayer Lifestyle . Robbie started blogging in 2009 with absolutely no prior experience. A few years later, he was able to monetize to quit his career in corporate marketing to become a full-time blogger and poker media consultant - working from home when he's not traveling to poker tournaments and events around the world. In this episode, Robbie shares how he grew his ...
Aug 11, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 68
Have you felt more tired, stressed, negative, or ineffective since you started working remotely? If so, you may be burnt out. But you're not alone. Work-from-home burnout is quickly becoming the next societal health crisis. A reported 70% of Americans have experienced burnout since the pandemic started, up from 52% in May. Rather than a medical condition, the World Health Organization (WHO) describes burnout as an "occupational phenomenon" or "syndrome" stemming from chronic, unaddressed work st...
Aug 04, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 67
You want to make money online, but how do you do it? Where do you start? In this episode, Kristin shares exactly how she created her top ten online income streams, one by one, with examples and tips for how you can do it, too. Learn the stories behind how each income stream was created and how to think of yourself as a remote business with multiple revenue streams. Remember that to make money online and work from anywhere (especially while traveling), you also need a way to collect and send mone...
Jul 27, 2020•1 hr•Ep. 66
