Work From Home Forever

2.11 How to Be a Digital Nomad with Kayla Ihrig

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Meet Kayla, a passionate digital nomad, discussing her life-changing journey and upcoming book, "How to Be a Digital Nomad." Kayla shares her experiences, including meeting her husband on the road, embracing the challenges, and building a remote work lifestyle.

Key Points:

  1. Inspiration for Travel: Kayla's desire to escape the mundane and avoid the trap of waiting for weekends and vacations fueled her journey into the digital nomad lifestyle.
  2. Fear of Complacency: A pivotal moment at work made Kayla realize the danger of wishing away life. Remote work offered a way to be mindful and intentional in designing her own life.
  3. Traveling Solo: Starting in Mexico, Kayla ventured through eight countries, learning, working, and immersing herself in diverse cultures.
  4. Meeting Her Husband: Spanish school in Guatemala led to unexpected connections, and Kayla found love on the road. They established a home base in the Netherlands before going fully nomadic again.
  5. Balancing Work and Travel: Kayla emphasizes the need to visualize working while traveling, dispelling the misconception of a perpetual vacation.
  6. Upcoming Book - "How to Be a Digital Nomad": A practical guide with a memoir touch, featuring stories of digital nomads spanning five decades, offering valuable insights and tips for aspiring nomads.

    7. Kayla's new book, "How to Be a Digital Nomad," is set to release on January 30th, 2024. Available on major platforms, including Amazon, Target, and Barnes & Noble.

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