What happens when you choose passion over the predictable path? In this inspiring episode of Jet Set Journeys, host Corey Davis chats with Isabel Leong—founder of Bel Around the World—about her leap from student to full-time travel blogger and digital nomad.

After turning down a corporate job, Isabel built a thriving remote business rooted in travel, SEO, and lifestyle design. She shares how the pandemic pushed her to pivot into online courses, the power of passive income, and why treating your passion like a business is the real game-changer.

Tune in for an honest conversation about freedom, finding home in unexpected places, and creating a career that fuels your energy—not drains it.

Takeaways:

• Isabelle started her journey as a travel blogger during a semester abroad in Europe.
• She faced a crossroads after graduation, choosing between a corporate job and pursuing her passion for travel blogging.
• The COVID-19 pandemic forced her to pivot and create an SEO course for content creators.
• Isabel emphasizes the importance of treating passions as businesses to achieve success.
• She enjoys slow travel and the feeling of home in different countries.
• Isabel plans to invest in properties overseas for passive income.
• The digital nomad lifestyle offers freedom and flexibility compared to traditional corporate jobs.
• Community and connections are vital in the digital nomad world.
• Isabel believes that passion is linked to energy and excitement in one's pursuits.
• She encourages others to embrace uncertainty and explore their interests.

Sound Bites: "Passive income is my favorite." "Passion is energy." "The options are limitless."

Chapters: 00:00 - The Journey Begins: From Student to Nomad 07:57 - Navigating Challenges: The Impact of COVID-19 16:12 - Embracing Freedom: The Digital Nomad Lifestyle 23:58 - Future Aspirations: Building a Sustainable Business 32:00 - Words of Wisdom: Finding Your Passion