Digital nomad life is all about Instagram Influencers, working from the beach, day drinking, and working two hours a day.

It's basically an everyday vacation from real life...

NOT!

There are a LOT of myths about what daily digital nomad life looks like. And the problem is that these myths make people think that becoming a digital nomad is unrealistic for everyday people.

Jeff and Marisa certainly do want to encourage people to become digital nomads, but they want to also paint an accurate picture of what digital nomad life is actually like.

In this episode they debunk the nine biggest myths they have heard over the years.

Spoiler: The good news is that these MYTHS are the most common reasons people don't become digital nomads. So becoming a digital nomad is way more realistic than you imagine.

Oh, and for those of you thinking "Hey, I want to work from a beach...that isn't realistic?!" Don't worry, when you're a digital nomad the world is your oyster. You're fee to do whatever you want.

(But you'll find that your laptop doesn't agree well with sand.)

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Hosts:

Jeff Baker and Marisa Meddin

Do you dream of traveling the world, but have a fear deep down that you may not feel safe, or that something bad will happen, when you begin your travels?

And if you’re a female, maybe this fear feels even more present for you?

And what if you're traveling solo?

Fear not!

In this podcast interview, Jeff interviewed Marisa to get the scoop on all the safety tips that female travelers should consider when planning, booking, arriving, and living in different countries all over the globe (many are applicable to men as well).

Marisa has traveled to over 75 countries, including solo traveling (or traveling with only other females) to countries such as Egypt, Serbia, Namibia, Panama, Cambodia, Jordan, Cuba, South Africa, Turkey, Laos, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and more.

Whether you’re traveling to Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, The Middle East, Asia, or anywhere in between…you don’t want to miss out on learning and applying these 12 safety tips to your future travels so you feel as safe as possible wherever you go.

And if you haven’t yet started living your digital nomad life, this episode can help you mentally prepare (and feel both excited and empowered!) to travel just about anywhere in the world (regardless of whether you’ve ever traveled before or not). 

Here are just a few examples of topics we covered in this episode:

🚨 A super important tip about what flights, trains or buses NOT to take to certain destinations

🚨 When to save money, and when you SHOULD pay more for your safety

🚨 Which situations are safest to book a hotel instead of an Airbnb 

🚨 How to pick safe taxi drivers so you don’t end up in a sketchy situation

🚨 When to walk alone in a foreign country, and when NOT to walk alone

🚨 What to wear (and not wear) in certain situations abroad

🚨 Our #1 advice for safely dating strangers in foreign countries

And for all of our men out there - as Jeff attests to in this episode, many of these safety tips are equally relevant for you! Plus, Marisa shared a little bonus about the craziest way her male friends have gotten taken advantage of while traveling as well. 

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Hosts:

Jeff Baker and Marisa Meddin

Living as a digital nomad is an AWESOME way to have amazing experiences, make lifelong friends and community, and see the different cultures of the world.

The freedom you experience is unmatched.

However, traveling all the time can be quite exhausting. The reality of being a digital nomad is that you end up missing the little creature comforts of living in familiar place. And of course you may miss friends and family (if they live in your hometown).

We always strive to give the most honest depiction of life as a digital nomad, so we want to make sure that you always get the full, honest picture and not the perfectly curated Instagram reel.

In this episode Jeff and Marisa discuss the five things that they miss the most about home when living as a digital nomad. Neither of the two know the other person's answers and they react to each other's answers with some insight, and sometimes comedy.

As fun as this episode is, the content is quite useful for future digital nomads looks to learn what to expect from the lifestyle.

After you listen in, make sure that you check out our Remote Travel Jobs Daily membership! We send out 40 hand-picked remote jobs that are ideal for digital nomads. https://www.beachcommute.com/remotejobs

Guess what? Most digital nomads aren't Instagram influencers or trust fund recipients. Despite what you see on social media, the reality is that most folks are way more relatable than you think.

The majority of the time, they are normal folks doing very normal jobs (oftentimes jobs that you're used to seeing in office environments). But what exactly are these "normal jobs" that are conducive to a digital nomad lifestyle?

In this episode Jeff and Marisa discuss the five most common ways people make money as digital nomads. Within each of those five money-making "buckets", they discuss specific types of jobs that allow people the freedom to work and travel the world.

In this episode you'll be surprised by the number and types of entry level jobs that allow for this lifestyle. You'll also be surprised to hear how little money you actually need to live an enjoyable and exciting digital nomad lifestyle.

After you listen in, make sure that you check out our Remote Travel Jobs Daily membership! We send out 40 hand-picked remote jobs that are ideal for digital nomads. https://www.beachcommute.com/remotejobs

Hosts:

Jeff Baker and Marisa Meddin

For the 100th episode anniversary, Marisa (with the help of ChatGPT) came up with 15 hard-hitting questions for the group.

But here's the kicker: Only Marisa knew what the question prior to recording, making this a genuine, rapid-fire session.

The episode was TONS of fun, but also jam-packed with tips based on real life experiences.

The group talked about things like:

Each question is loaded with helpful advice from the group. This is a must-listen episode.

After you listen in, make sure that you check out our Remote Travel Jobs Daily membership! We send out 40 hand-picked remote jobs that are ideal for digital nomads. https://www.beachcommute.com/remotejobs

Your hosts:

Jeff Baker

Marisa Meddin

Diego Bejarano Gerke

Looking for a job that lets you become a digital nomad? 

Our audience often writes in asking awesome questions about how to get remote jobs that let them travel. 

They write in questions about job searching, interviewing, pitching themselves, logistics of working on the road, etc. 

In this episode Jeff and Marisa read to each other five questions directly from emails our audience writes in. 

With their extensive experience (as digital nomads, career coaching and recruiting/hiring) they are well positioned to give practical advice that helps people land their dream jobs that let them travel. 

This is practical advice that people generally pay for! If you’re looking for a full-time job that lets you travel, you need to listen to this episode. 

After you listen in, make sure that you check out our Remote Travel Jobs Daily membership! We send out 40 hand-picked remote jobs that are ideal for digital nomads. https://www.beachcommute.com/remotejobs

You would be shocked how much a different work schedule can impact your entire outlook on life. As a digital nomad, you will experience all the highs and lows that come with working strange (for you!) hours. 

For example: You might be used to the routine of starting your day with the intention of working - getting up early, eating breakfast and going straight to work. 

But what if you had the entire morning and early afternoon to explore a city in a new country you’re working from? 

What if you started your morning by taking a yoga class, exploring new cafes, visiting museums, enjoying an afternoon walk, then finishing your day with work? 

What about the complete opposite? What would you think of starting work at 5am, and finishing everything you have to do at 1pm? You would have the rest of the day to explore and do whatever your heart desires. 

Depending on the person, working unorthodox hours can be a huge pro or a huge con, and there are tons of things considered. 

In this episode Jeff, Diego and Marisa walk you through each of the top 5 pros and 5 cons you should be aware of as you start to venture outside your timezone. 

After you listen in, make sure that you check out our Remote Travel Jobs Daily membership! We send out 40 hand-picked remote jobs that are ideal for digital nomads. https://www.beachcommute.com/remotejobs

Who wouldn’t want to go to places like Rome, Paris and Madrid? 

Where do you dream of going in Europe? 

We all know the major hotspots in Europe that everyone wants to visit at some point in their lives. 

But should those places be on your list as a digital nomad? Sometimes these locations are better suited as vacation destinations rather than digital nomad destinations. 

Jeff, Diego and Marisa break down the top five common European travel destinations through the lens of long term digital nomads to answer that question. 

Sure, some of these places may be dreamlike and beautiful, but they may not translate AT ALL to a place to a travel and work. 

When considering a destination, they consider the following criteria: 

For those places that don’t qualify as strong digital nomad locations, Jeff, Diego and Marisa offer similar alternatives that satisfy each of the criteria that will make your experience as a digital nomad positive. 

After you listen in, make sure that you check out our Remote Travel Jobs Daily membership! We send out 40 hand-picked remote jobs that are ideal for digital nomads. https://www.beachcommute.com/remotejobs

Imagine a beautiful tropical beach cafe in the Caribbean. You’re wearing your flip flips, a t-shirt and shorts. You grab a spot overlooking the ocean, open your laptop, and that’s your office for the day. 

Idyllic, right? 

Just 3-5 years ago, this was not even a remote possibility in tons of locations where digital nomads now live regularly. 

The infrastructure (mostly wifi speed) just didn’t allow for it. In some places you couldn’t even get a call out due to poor cell reception! 

Every single year there are more and more locations available to digital nomads that weren’t even a remote (pun intended) possibility previously. 

Jeff, Marisa and Diego talk about the 5 most interesting, up-and-coming locations that aren’t quite digital nomad hot spots yet, but will be in the near future. 

When deciding what qualifies as a potential digital nomad hotspot, they consider: 

For a super-detailed, step-by-step gameplay on how to ensure you get that interview,  Beach Commute will be hosting a mastermind class on May 18, 2023 called “The Three Step Process for Getting Your Dream Job.” Learn more at: https://www.beachcommute.com/dreamjob 

After you listen in, make sure that you check out our Remote Travel Jobs Daily membership! We send out 40 hand-picked remote jobs that are ideal for digital nomads. https://www.beachcommute.com/remotejobs

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Your hosts:

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Marisa Meddin

Diego Bejarano Gerke

Have you ever sent out 100s of job applications and never gotten a single response? 

Do you want a higher hit rate with getting interviews? 

This podcast unlocks the expert secrets that will 3x or 5x your response rate. 

The problem most applicants have is that is that they and thousands of other applicants are taking the exact same approach, and they’re not standing out from the crowd. 

Jeff and Marisa have been hiring and coaching remote workers for a combined 15+ years. 

They know exactly what hiring managers are looking for when screening for applicants, from years of experience. And, they know the specific things that will prevent you from getting that email response. 

This podcast is going to give you the cheat sheet you need that 99% of job applicants aren’t doing. 

In this podcast they share the 5  main reasons most people don’t get an interview after applying for a job, and the specific things you need to do instead. 

For a super-detailed, step-by-step gameplay on how to ensure you get that interview,  Beach Commute will be hosting a mastermind class on May 18, 2023 called “The Three Step Process for Getting Your Dream Job.” Learn more at: https://www.beachcommute.com/dreamjob 

After you listen in, make sure that you check out our Remote Travel Jobs Daily membership! We send out 40 hand-picked remote jobs that are ideal for digital nomads. https://www.beachcommute.com/remotejobs