From feeling stuck to a nine-to-five job to traveling the world. Angela Balzano, a UX Designer decided to dive into the whole new world of working remotely. Now, she enjoys her role at her job, gets to travel with people who have the same interests, and is continuously discovering herself along the way. 

 

[00:01 - 6:04] Introducing Angela to the show

• A quick backstory - how it all started

[6:54 - 57:36 ] Taking the Leap to Work Remotely from Latin America

• From being stuck at work to traveling the world whilst being efficient at work
• The barriers of starting a remote work
• Establishing a work-life balance
• Take care of yourself. Sleep enough.
• Signing up to a remote year program
• Traveling in the middle of a pandemic
• Angela shares her fun travel experience
• Catching the Covid-19 virus amidst her new lifestyle

[58:42 - 1:02 ] Wrapping Up! 

• Jerald and Angela share their memorable trips to North America together
• Angela’s advice to listeners who are in the same situation as she was

Key Quotes

“You're not stuck where you are, and you don't have to live with the restrictions that this particular company or particular job put on you. Because there are others out there that will support even living the life that you want to live.” Angela Balzano

“if something seems too scary, you don't have to tackle it. You don't have to do it all at once. You just do one little bit at a time.” - Angela Balzano

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