What if your forties were the start of your bravest chapter? We sit with marketer-turned-digital-nomad Lindsey Tague, who turned a layoff into a passport-powered reboot. She walks us through the messy middle—burnout, letting go of the “perfect job,” and the scary freedom of showing up online to land her first clients. Then she opens the curtain on real nomad life: Wi‑Fi checks, power outages, discipline amid beach days, and the mindset it takes to face constant newness without freezing.

The heart of her story is community. Mexico became home base, and Latin dance—salsa and bachata—became her entry point to belonging across cities in Mexico, Colombia, and Peru. We explore how hobbies create quick roots, why temporary connections still matter, and the rituals that keep creativity alive on the move. We also go deep on dating at 42: navigating apps abroad, cultural differences, language barriers, and the shift toward seeking a steady, values-aligned partner. Lindsay shares why she’s experimenting with U.S. cities, how she screens for emotional stability, and what a modern version of “settling down” might look like when travel is part of your DNA.

On the business front, Lindsay is pivoting again—this time to build Life by Design, a growing Substack and community for people crafting unconventional paths. Expect honest talk about imposter syndrome, energy management, and designing work that fits the life you want, not the other way around. If you’ve ever felt “behind,” this conversation will hand you a new map and permission to start where you are.

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