Today's episode is not a normal business episode. It’s more of a life episode with business woven through it. 

I’m taking you behind the scenes of the six weeks where I basically ignored my to do list and said yes to life instead. I share what was going through my head as work piled up, why I chose presence over productivity, and what actually happened when I stopped trying to control everything. 

There’s a bit of story time, a bit of honest confession, and a lot of lessons about trust, freedom, and remembering why we built these businesses in the first place. If you’ve ever felt torn between living your life and keeping up with your goals, this one is for you.

 In this episode, we talk about:

• What freedom really looks like after years of being a digital nomad
• Why recently I've chosen presence over productivity (and why I haven't been as active on the podcast or my socials as much)
• My recent identity shift when travel is no longer my main priority 
• Why having a location-independent income changes everything—including motherhood, relationships, and how you experience life
• The balance between saying yes to magic and knowing when to put your head down and work
• Why quitting corporate isn’t about escaping work..
• How to build a life where time freedom is normal and not a luxury

If this episode lit something up inside you and you’re serious about creating a life with time freedom, location independence, and work you actually enjoy, I can help you.

I’ve helped 500+ people quit corporate, build online businesses, and design lives that don’t require asking for permission.

👉 To apply for the Digital Nomad Life Academy:

1. Send me a DM on Instagram @christabellatravels
2. Type the word “APPLY”
3. We’ll take it from there!

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🎧 Ready to take action? Watch Christa’s free training “5 Steps to Work From Wherever” — your roadmap to building a remote business: digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/biztraining

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FREE: How to Get Started as a Digital Nomad Masterclass (2 hr training)
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/masterclass

Digital Nomad Starter Codes:
Discover the best remote career for YOUR personality
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/offers/i5HuJjbk/checkout

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https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/dnla

Watch the Campus Tour:
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Today's episode is about making 2026 the year you finally make money from anywhere doing work you actually enjoy. We are not talking about affiliate marketing, e-commerce, or get-rich-quick schemes for your online remote business.. 

I’m talking about real, sustainable, high-ticket online businesses, the kind that give you freedom, stability, and the ability to live anywhere in the world without hating your work.

We are also talking about the tidal wave of AI and how to prepare yourself and get ahead with your own remote business while other's may lose their jobs. If you position yourself correctly, this is the best time in history to become a digital nomad and build a career that lets you work anywhere.

By the end of this episode, you’re going to feel clear, empowered, and ready to take action on changing your career, your income, and your life  so that next year you’re running your own remote business, traveling the world, and not listening to an episode called “How to Become a Digital Nomad in 2027.”

In this episode, I break down:

• How to become a digital nomad in 2026
• Why the high-ticket service provider model is the fastest way to work online
• How to niche yourself so clients say yes without shopping around
• Why AI is a threat to corporate jobs — not digital nomads
• How to get paid for outcomes, not hours

🎧 Check out these episode next: 

• Episode 56: Can’t Decide on a Remote Career?
• Episode 82: The Secret to Online Marketing for Digital Nomads
• Episode 33: Inside My Career Assessment Process

Don’t know what online business to start?
 DM me “CAREER ASSESSMENT” on Instagram @christabellatravels

Ready to go all in and work anywhere?
 DM “APPLY” to talk about joining the Digital Nomad Life Academy

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🎧 Ready to take action? Watch Christa’s free training “5 Steps to Work From Wherever” — your roadmap to building a remote business: digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/biztraining

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FREE: How to Get Started as a Digital Nomad Masterclass (2 hr training)
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/masterclass

Digital Nomad Starter Codes:
Discover the best remote career for YOUR personality
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/offers/i5HuJjbk/checkout

Enroll in the Digital Nomad Life Academy
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/dnla

Watch the Campus Tour:
https://dnla.thrivecart.com/join/

Follow me on Tiktok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@christabellatravels

Today’s episode is for any entrepreneur out there who has already started their digital nomad business, but isn’t quite sure what to charge their clients.

I’m here to help you come up with a price that you feel really good about—a price that makes you feel well compensated for what you’re doing, but also feels fair. 

But I am guessing you might be feeling resistance or even imposter syndrome when it comes to charging the price you want. Or maybe you’ve been pricing your offer based on “inflation,” or because “you’re worth it,” or simply because “that’s what my competition charges.”

Today, I’m going to show you exactly what I teach my clients inside the Digital Nomad Life Academy, how to price your offer with intention, clarity, and zero imposter syndrome.

What We Cover

• The two BIG questions that determine your price
• Why pricing is an ENERGY exercise, not a math equation
• How your money mindset is quietly sabotaging your income
• Why your clients WILL find money when they believe your offer is actually worth it
• Why market research matters WAY more than competitor research
• The real reason most early-stage entrepreneurs struggle to charge high-ticket

Resources Mentioned

Check out Episode 49 next: 

“How Your Money Mindset Will Dictate Your Success as a Digital Nomad”
Great next episode,  if you’ve ever felt weird about charging money, receiving money, or wanting more money.

My top Book Recommendation:

You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero

Want my help starting or scaling your business?

If you’re ready to start a business, grow your remote income, or build a high-ticket offer that lets you work remotely and get paid to travel…

→ DM me “APPLY” on Instagram (@christabelltravels)

I’ll send you a few quick questions so we can see if the

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🎧 Ready to take action? Watch Christa’s free training “5 Steps to Work From Wherever” — your roadmap to building a remote business: digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/biztraining

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Message me on Instagram:
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FREE: How to Get Started as a Digital Nomad Masterclass (2 hr training)
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/masterclass

Digital Nomad Starter Codes:
Discover the best remote career for YOUR personality
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/offers/i5HuJjbk/checkout

Enroll in the Digital Nomad Life Academy
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/dnla

Watch the Campus Tour:
https://dnla.thrivecart.com/join/

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A lot of people want the digital nomad lifestyle and the perks of being an entrepreneur, but they think “ but I'm not cut out for it because I'm not entrepreneurial or I'm not Insert whatever quality it is that you think that you need in order to make that lifestyle happen.”

Well, here is the thing.

I think that there's these common misconceptions that people have about what entrepreneurship looks like. People out there like Alex Hermosi will have you thinking to become an entrepreneur you have to wake up super early,  do cold plunges and you gotta join the 5:00 AM club.  They tell you that if you wanna be successful you better make sure that you're willing to sacrifice and you're willing to do this and do that in order to be an entrepreneur. And I just find that kind of hustle culture and it's just not necessarily true. 
 
So today I want to talk about what it REALLY takes to become an entrepreneur and being able to live a freedom filled lifestyle as a digital nomad and if you really are cut out for it? 

We are diving into:

• Why most people misunderstand entrepreneurship (and how to reframe it)
•  How to start a business that gives you freedom — not burnout
•  Why people with ADHD or creative minds actually thrive as entrepreneurs
•  How to overcome fear, perfectionism, and “corporate thinking”
•  The truth about what it takes to build a profitable remote business
•  The #1 skill that separates successful digital nomads from the rest

Watch the FREE training: 5 Steps to Work From Wherever — Learn the high-ticket small service provider model that helps beginners build a profitable business in under 6 months.
👉 digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/biztraining or DM me on Instagram @christabellatravels with the code word “Five Steps.

Ready for a Personalized Plan?
Book a Remote Readiness Rating Call — find out how ready you are to start your remote work journey and what to do next.
DM  me @christabellatravels with the code word “RRR.”

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🎧 Ready to take action? Watch Christa’s free training “5 Steps to Work From Wherever” — your roadmap to building a remote business: digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/biztraining

Support the show

Message me on Instagram:
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https://www.instagram.com/christabellatravels/

FREE: How to Get Started as a Digital Nomad Masterclass (2 hr training)
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/masterclass

Digital Nomad Starter Codes:
Discover the best remote career for YOUR personality
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/offers/i5HuJjbk/checkout

Enroll in the Digital Nomad Life Academy
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/dnla

Watch the Campus Tour:
https://dnla.thrivecart.com/join/

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https://www.tiktok.com/@christabellatravels

Hate to break it to you, but AI isn’t going anywhere , but your job might. In today’s episode, I want to teach you how and why you need to save yourself. We’re diving into how AI can fit into your business, how to protect your time, and how to start building your freedom.

Technology is evolving fast, but you get to choose how you live your life.

Lately, I’ve had a massive wake-up call with technology,  both the rise of AI and my own screen-time addiction (I know you’re probably addicted too). I want to talk about how these shifts are impacting remote work, our attention spans, and most importantly, our freedom — financial, location, and emotional,  in a world that’s changing faster than ever.

If you’ve ever felt like tech is taking over your life (or maybe even your career), this is your wake-up call.

Today we will dive into:

• How many years of my life I realized I’d lose to my social media  addiction
• How AI is reshaping remote work and why corporate employees are the most vulnerable
• Why now is the time to start your own online business or side hustle (and how to use AI to your advantage)
• My “social media nutrition” metaphor that’ll forever change how you think about screen time
• The #1 app that helped me take back my life (and how you can use it too)
• Real talk about loneliness, connection, and how to stop using tech as a mask for your real feelings

🔗 Resources & Mentions

• App: Be Present — the screen-time app I swear by 
• Listen next: [Episode 33: My Career Assessment Process] — for a deeper dive into discovering your next remote-ready career

DM me on Instagram @christabellatravels
with the word “apply” to explore working with me 1:1

Or message “RRR” to book your free Remote Readiness Rating call with my team and find out how ready you are to launch your remote career

AI, digital nomad, remote work, start your own business, online business, location independence, career coach, Christa Bella Travels, Digital Nomad Life Podcast, Be Present app, screen time, entrepreneurship, freedom lifestyle

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Message me on Instagram:
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https://www.instagram.com/christabellatravels/

FREE: How to Get Started as a Digital Nomad Masterclass (2 hr training)
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/masterclass

Digital Nomad Starter Codes:
Discover the best remote career for YOUR personality
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/offers/i5HuJjbk/checkout

Enroll in the Digital Nomad Life Academy
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/dnla

Watch the Campus Tour:
https://dnla.thrivecart.com/join/

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Today I want to talk to those who are truly not resonating with the country that you were born in and how you are not stuck and you CAN move abroad.

There is another way to live life. The is another way to not be part of a  system that, that you were born into, but you didn't really actually have consent to. If you wanna be part of a different system, if you wanna go to a culture that has values that are more aligned with who you are as a person, you can. 

But here's the thing, unless you are a multimillionaire or someone with a trust fund. You are gonna need an income if you wanna survive in another country. So how do you have an income in another culture? That is what I want to teach you today and what I teach in my academy, the Digital Nomad Life Academy. 

If you’ve ever thought:
  “I’m over this system.”
  “I want to move abroad but don’t know how.”
 “Is remote work or digital nomad life actually realistic?”

 This episodes is for you. 

We talk about today: 

• What reverse culture shock actually means (and why it hits so hard).
• The hidden ways U.S. culture shapes your beliefs about safety, success, and “normal life.”
• Why you don’t have to stay in the U.S. — and how living abroad can realign your values.
• How to create an online business that funds your freedom 
• Step-by-step ways to take action — even if you have zero experience with remote work.

 DM @christabellatravels the keywords below:

• Podcast – to start a chat with Me
• Masterclass – to watch my free training: How to Get Started as a Digital Nomad.
• RRR – to get your Remote Readiness Rating and find out how close you are to your dream life.
  
  

key points: culture shock, reverse culture shock, leave the US, move abroad, remote work, digital nomad, living in Bali, how to move abroad, digital nomad business, online income, work from anywhere

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Message me on Instagram:
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https://www.instagram.com/christabellatravels/

FREE: How to Get Started as a Digital Nomad Masterclass (2 hr training)
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/masterclass

Digital Nomad Starter Codes:
Discover the best remote career for YOUR personality
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/offers/i5HuJjbk/checkout

Enroll in the Digital Nomad Life Academy
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/dnla

Watch the Campus Tour:
https://dnla.thrivecart.com/join/

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Today we have on Evan Gage to talk about  his journey of becoming a digital nomad and how he has exited the matrix and he is  never going back. Evan started his career in medical sales chasing money, women  and just really doing the whole corporate nine to five thing for many years. 

Now we are recording this in Bali both as digital nomads and entrepreneurs who can live from literally anywhere, and work from anywhere. Today he has  got a coaching business where he helps men in their healing journeys and host healing retreats. 
 
So I thought that it would be awesome to have him on the podcast and you can hear firsthand his story of how he was able to go from nine to five to you decide, and far beyond. 

We dive into:
 -How Evan went from a 9–5 in sales to becoming a digital nomad entrepreneur
 -The pivotal moment when he stopped ignoring his intuition and finally followed his heart
 -Why meditation didn’t “work” at first—and how tuning into the heart changed everything
-The role of mentorship, community, and taking bold risks 
-Why self-love and joy—not money—are the real keys to freedom and fulfillment

Connect with Evan

• Instagram
•   Website
•  — book a free session with him here!
•  Learn more about his upcoming retreat in Egypt (November 2025).

Send us a text

🎧 Ready to take action? Watch Christa’s free training “5 Steps to Work From Wherever” — your roadmap to building a remote business: digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/biztraining

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Message me on Instagram:
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https://www.instagram.com/christabellatravels/

FREE: How to Get Started as a Digital Nomad Masterclass (2 hr training)
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/masterclass

Digital Nomad Starter Codes:
Discover the best remote career for YOUR personality
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/offers/i5HuJjbk/checkout

Enroll in the Digital Nomad Life Academy
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/dnla

Watch the Campus Tour:
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Today I sit down with my friend and entrepreneur Phoebe Kuhn- a marketing genius and seasoned digital nomad who’s been living and working around the globe for over six years. So, you maybe listening to this episode from your car on the way to work and listening to us record this from Bali as two digital nomads wondering- okay I want that lifestyle, but how? 

Well today, Phoebe explains the Four Quadrants of Success from Employee to a freedom focused business owner. We also dive into how you can stop trading your time for money and gain true freedom in your life through entrepreneurship. 

We dive into:

• Phoebe's journey from running a personal brand to stepping into a remote CMO role for a multi-seven-figure company in Dubai.
• The raw truth about being a digital nomad (and why your environment can make or break your success).
• The Four Quadrants of Success (Employee, Self-Employed, Entrepreneur, Investor) — and how each step moves you closer to true freedom.
• How to go from Employee to Freedom-Focused Digital Nomad — the mindset shifts, belief work, and practical actions that help you escape the 9-5 system.
• Why building a personal brand can open doors you never even knew existed.
• How Berlin vs. Bali shaped Phoebe's perspective on money, community, and creativity.

If you’ve been dreaming about remote work, craving the digital nomad lifestyle, or wondering how people actually get paid to travel, I'm excited that you landed on this episode.

Where to find Phoebe:
Follow her on Instagram: @phoebekuhn

Send us a text

🎧 Ready to take action? Watch Christa’s free training “5 Steps to Work From Wherever” — your roadmap to building a remote business: digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/biztraining

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FREE: How to Get Started as a Digital Nomad Masterclass (2 hr training)
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/masterclass

Digital Nomad Starter Codes:
Discover the best remote career for YOUR personality
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/offers/i5HuJjbk/checkout

Enroll in the Digital Nomad Life Academy
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/dnla

Watch the Campus Tour:
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EPISODE WARNING: Discussion of religion, suicide and abortions are discussed in this episode if you are sensitive to those topics. 

Today is an episode for any listeners out there that feel like their are "black sheep" in their hometowns, society and career. This episode is here for you to realize it is okay if you do not fit in with your surroundings and if you want a different life than those around you. 

We have on one of my clients from the Digital Nomad Life Jessica from the Business Domme, who didn't always feel like she was aligned in her career, love life or society.  Jessica went from conservative Christian wife in the U.S. with no passport, to fully remote entrepreneur living her best life in Bali.

Jessica shares how she burned down the version of herself that no longer fit, navigated divorce, religious deconstruction, and a “float in the abyss” season of life and completely rebuilt from scratch. 

We dive into:

• What it feels like to realize you’re a black sheep and step outside the matrix
• The painful yet powerful turning points that sparked Jessica’s awakening
• How she went from customer service jobs to becoming a paid-to-travel entrepreneur
• The messy pivots and failures that shaped her business path
• How she helps coaches transition from 1:1 to group programs with live webinar launches

DM me on Instagram @christabellatravels with the keyword Jessica podcast and let’s chat about your next step.

Curious about the Digital Nomad Life Academy (DNLA)? DM me “brochure” on Instagram and I’ll send you all the details.

 Connect with Jessica:

• IG + TikTok: @businessdomme 
• Personal IG: @notesandnomads

Scale Your Coaching Business: Business Domme Website 

Take the Business Domme Quiz 

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🎧 Ready to take action? Watch Christa’s free training “5 Steps to Work From Wherever” — your roadmap to building a remote business: digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/biztraining

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Message me on Instagram:
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FREE: How to Get Started as a Digital Nomad Masterclass (2 hr training)
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/masterclass

Digital Nomad Starter Codes:
Discover the best remote career for YOUR personality
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/offers/i5HuJjbk/checkout

Enroll in the Digital Nomad Life Academy
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/dnla

Watch the Campus Tour:
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Recently, I’ve been having an identity crisis around my business, and you may have seen me talk about it on my social media @christabellatravels. Today, I wanted to make this episode for anyone who is currently going through an identity crisis and to let you in on what’s been going on in my world.

If you have a business — maybe you’re a freelancer, a content creator, or one of my clients who has gone through the Digital Nomad Life Academy — I think my story today will resonate with you. And maybe, you’ll even learn something that helps you ride the wave if you ever find yourself in the midst of your own identity crisis.

For years, my brand was all about digital nomad life, remote work, and building a business so you can travel the world. And while travel will always be my first love, I’ve realized my truth now is about freedom, grounded living, and creating a lifestyle that fits you — whether you travel or not. 

Here’s what we’ll get into:

• The real difference between Instagram vs. podcast content (and why I feel more authentic here)
• How my business evolved from “travel nonstop” to “design a life you actually want”
• Masculine vs. feminine energy in entrepreneurship — and how shifting mine changed everything
• The beauty of pivoting your business without “starting over”
• Why your identity shifts are not a crisis… but an invitation

Whether you’re a freelancer, content creator, or future entrepreneur, this conversation will help you rethink how you’re showing up in your brand — and give you permission to change course without guilt.

Connect with Me:

• DM me on Instagram @christabellatravels with the codeword: apply or identity crisis podcast 

Check Out Ep 86: Balancing Masculine and Feminine Energy in Your Digital Nomad Business

key points: digital nomad, remote work, entrepreneurship, location independent business, lifestyle design, freedom lifestyle, online business coach

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FREE: How to Get Started as a Digital Nomad Masterclass (2 hr training)
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/masterclass

Digital Nomad Starter Codes:
Discover the best remote career for YOUR personality
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/offers/i5HuJjbk/checkout

Enroll in the Digital Nomad Life Academy
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/dnla

Watch the Campus Tour:
https://dnla.thrivecart.com/join/

Follow me on Tiktok:
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