What does it actually mean to build a business while living across borders? In this episode of Put the Guidebook Down, Kiara is joined by Niv from Niv Travels, founder of Supercharged Studio, and Nomad Wildheart, to unpack the realities of global nomadism, ethical travel, and entrepreneurship beyond the Instagram highlight reel. From creative inspiration drawn from culture to the responsibilities that come with mobility, this conversation explores what it means to live and work intentionally across the world.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

→What “global nomadism” looks like beyond the influencer stereotype

→How Niv structures work, creativity, and travel in real life

→The ethics of digital nomadism in lower-cost-of-living countries

→How culture directly shapes creative and business decisions

→Why spontaneity, public transportation, and curiosity still matter

Key Takeaways

Being a global nomad is less about constant movement and more about intentional designEthical travel requires awareness of local economies, housing, and cultural strainCreativity deepens when you pay attention to how culture functions, not just how it looksTravel challenges your assumptions about safety, productivity, and communityYou can build meaningful work and a grounded identity across bordersAvailable on Spotify | YouTube | Apple Music

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