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“Finding somebody who's interested and able, to either work from that time zone or take that like the right amount of time off work is a challenge.” - Caroline Lupini
Caroline Lupini is the managing editor for Credit Card and Travel Rewards for Forbes Advisor. She is a journalist, traveler, and pilot and has been location independent since 2014. In this episode, Caroline discusses how she started her journey into travel hacking while researching ways to save money on her trip to Europe in 2011, and learned about it while blogging about it after graduating college. Her blog earned her a few hundred dollars per month, but it wasn’t until she lost her engineering job that she started making more money from travel hacking. Since starting her full-time travel career, she has enjoyed exploring new places, but also enjoys revisiting places she’s been before.
[00:01 - 06:22] Transitioning From Blogging To A Career In Travel
[06:23 - 19:33] Tips On Travel Hacking And Redeeming Rewards
[39:34 - 30:41] Travel Hacking And Breaking Records
[40:42 – 36:32] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“There is a way that I could fly through somewhere to get to where I'm trying to go and that travel can be a better experience.” - Caroline Lupini
“There are a lot more opportunities out there now. There are a lot more remote jobs available. There's a lot more support for remote workers.” - Caroline Lupini
Connect with Caroline
Instagram: @Caroline.lupini
Twitter: @Carolinelupini
LinkedIn: Caroline Lupini
Website: Forbes.com
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“When I chose a career, I wanted something that was creative but also had an impact on the world.” - Sergio Sala
Sergio Sala, originally from Mexico, is a digital nomad who has lived in over 25 cities and visited more than 40 countries around the world. He started working online as a web designer, then a blogger, and now is a full time YouTuber, filming cities to live and work in remotely. He shares how he first became interested in YouTube when he saw how people could make an income from it. He began making videos about his experiences living and working in different cities around the world. He talks about the importance of having a business that you love and how it’s important to be creative with your marketing in order to find new clients. He describes how she went from being a full-time Spanish speaker to a full-time English speaker, and how it was a difficult but necessary shift.
[00:01 - 02:46] The Journey To Become A Digital Nomad
[02:47 - 10:26] The Challenges of Being A Digital Nomad
[10:27 - 28:01] Building Connections And Growing Your Audience As A Digital Nomad
[28:02 - 50:40]
[50:41 – 01:01:45] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“I knew I could make something different and something that had a unique style.” - Sergio Sala
“I like to create things that I also like to consume.” - Sergio Sala
“I still don't believe it's been so long. It's part of my life, it's my lifestyle forever.” - Sergio Sala
Connect with Sergio
YouTube: Sergio Sala
Instagram: Sergio Sala
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“Find a way to figure out what company you want to work for or companies you want to work for. Put yourself in proximity of the people. Put yourself inside the ecosystem of the company, know how it is that they talk to their customers.” - Jordan Carroll
Jordan Carroll, aka, The Remote Job Coach, As a remote worker, Jordan has built a life around travel, living, and working in 15 different countries on 5 continents. As The Remote Job Coach, he helps high performing individuals land remote jobs to gain freedom and flexibility in their lives. In this episode, he talks about how he started working remotely for IBM, and he found that this arrangement was beneficial to their productivity and that it allowed them to focus on developing other aspects of their lives. He recommends taking control of your career by attracting organizations with quality content and optimizing your social media presence.
[00:01 - 07:46] The Allowed Flexibility in Remote Work
[07:48 - 25:27] How to Find a Remote Job and Work From Home
[25:28 - 28:27] Systemize Your Job Search for Maximum Success
[28:28 – 37:48] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“I want to be in a position where I feel like I'm in control of my decisions, and that's what led me to it.” - Jordan Carroll
“Take freedom one step at a time. It doesn't need to be a huge leap.” - Jordan Carroll
“If anything comes up in my life that I find changes the course of where I want to pivot, I have the choice to do it.” - Jordan Carroll
Connect with Jordan
Website: https://theremotejobcoach.com/
LinkedIn: Jordan Carroll
Facebook: Jordan Carroll
Instagram: Jordan Carroll
YouTube: Jordan Carroll
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“We are basically dealing with the entity that understands the only language, which is a brutal power, nothing else works. And unfortunately, we are facing a situation when military is the only way to resist and to restore peace.” - Orest Zub
Orest Zub, from Lviv Ukraine, is a freedompreneur, a digital nomad who has visited 129 countries, a blogger, and an author. Orest has been in the Ukraine documenting events on the ground during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. He has shifted his focus to supporting the resistance against Russia. He provides information on Ukrainian culture and travel, and he has also developed a membership platform for freedom travelers. His work has received positive feedback from attendees of his events. He shares his experiences of visiting Poland and Bulgaria to purchase a van for the Ukrainian orphanage in Bansko. He shares his message to his listeners, urging them to stay with Ukraine as the country fights for its freedom.
[00:01 - 07:46] Becoming a Digital Nomad and A Freedompreneur
[07:48 - 25:27] Staying Aware and Support Ukraine
[25:28 - 28:27] The Impact of War On Both Countries Involved
[28:28 – 37:48] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“The worst thing in every conflict is that people die and suffer and, this cannot be justified in any possible manner.” - Orest Zub
“We see that the fight of good against evil is going and the outcome here and my message is that, freedom is not free.” - Orest Zub
“I invite you to stay aware and remember that there is war Ukraine happening.” - Orest Zub
Connect with Orest
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZubOrest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orestzub/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/orestzub2
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“The one thing that is easiest for beginners to absolutely start with, is not necessarily like an online business, is just freelancing... and it's a good way to eventually transition into an online business by offering these services, seeing what's in demand, seeing how much you can charge, and even just learning a certain skill.” - Yury Byalik
Yury Byalik left New York five years ago in pursuit of location freedom as a digital nomad. He is the Director of Strategy and Acquisitions for Onfolio, a holding company that acquires and runs online businesses. He shares his story of how he became a digital nomad and how he made the decision to go all in and quit his job. He shares that it was a lot of work to get rid of everything, but once he did, he felt a mental release. He recommends starting an online business as a way to make money while traveling and having more control over your life!
[00:01 - 14:36] Online Business Models That Support Your Independent Lifestyle
[14:37 - 23:43] Affordable Ways That Will Allow You To Work While Travelling
[23:44 - 31:59] Popular Ways To Make Money Online
[32:00 – 01:00:10] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“You find yourself when you lose yourself in the service of others.” - Yury Byalik
“Buying an existing business, that's already making money can save you a lot of time, a lot of money, and it's already profitable.” - Yury Byalik
“If you can find a mentor, that's the best way to save a couple of years. The best thing to do is not to kind of go and listen and read as much as you can. You first want to know what you're trying to do, and then when you have questions or you're trying to figure out a problem.” - Yury Byalik
Connect with Yury
Website: https://onfolio.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybyalik/
Twitter: @YuryByalik
Crunchbase: Yury Byalik
Instagram: @scorpio8401
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“One of the beauties of the way that we are traveling is the degree of freedom that we get from the level of growth that we have as individuals. I thought it was beautiful, I would not think of doing some of the things that I'm doing right now.” - Alejandro Pedraza
Alejandro Pedraza is a psychologist, a passionate traveler, and a human experience enthusiast. He is also the community leader of a 12-month Remote Year Program. He discusses the traveler’s mindset of stepping outside of your comfort zone and how this can be a growth process. He reflects on their own journey and how it led them to realize that their job was not fulfilling. He enjoys the sense of community that comes with being on a remote year program and the opportunities it provides for personal growth.
[00:01 - 14:36] Stepping Outside of Your Comfort On Your Way To Self-awareness and Growth
[14:37 - 23:43] Being Unbound from any Obligations and Expectations
[23:44 - 31:59] Showcase Yourself Better In Order To Get Better Opportunities
[32:00 – 01:00:10] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“Knowledge will just sit on the shelf. Wisdom will improve your life.” - Alejandro Pedraza
“There's nothing holding me or pulling me anywhere. This is a choice that is entirely mine.” - Alejandro Pedraza
“One thing is not caring about what other people are going to say. Another very different thing is knowing that no one’s going to say anything.” - Alejandro Pedraza
Connect with Alejandro
Instagram: @jano_insta_
Email: [email protected]
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“You can leap if you want, I'm a leaper, I'm someone who just jumps right into things, but I know not everyone's like that. However you want to get there, whether you want to tip-toe, crawl, roll, or just leisurely walk, as long as you're going in that direction, it doesn't even matter when you get there. Just keep going.” - Patricia Serrano
Patricia Serrano is a travel-host, actor, writer, and producer with a passion for one-of-the kind life experiences and off-the-beaten path adventures. She has her own travel business (FreshTraveler.com) where she designs vacations and honeymoons to off-the beaten-path sustainable properties around the world. She is also the Chief Sustainability Officer at Myght Travel Network, the first travel agency focused exclusively on sustainable travel.
[00:01 - 13:38] Off-the-beath path Adventures
[13:39 - 28:35] The Positive Effects to Local Business with Sustainable Travel
[32:12 - 56:34] Enjoy Your Vacation With Sustainable Travel
[56:34 – 01:02:28 ] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“It's not just about travel. It's about any journey that you have.” - Patricia Serrano
“The soul of a place is the people. Sustainable travel is not just about the environment. You can't just invest in the environment. People are part of the environment.” - Patricia Serrano
“It's easier than ever to find these off the beaten pathways. The only thing I would recommend is that if you see these listings on Google, double check that they're still there or that they're open.” - Patricia Serrano
Connect with Patricia
Website: http://www.freshtraveler.com/
Instagram: @Freshtraveler
Facebook: @Freshtraveler
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“I know I'm gonna die. I never want to be 80 years old and afraid to die.” - Reid Paryam
Reid Paryam, originally from Denver, Colorado, was a member of the inaugural Remote Year program in 2015. He has been traveling internationally and working remotely ever since. In total, Reid has visited over 60 countries.
[00:01 - 14:39] Remote Year, Football, and Chatting
[14:40 - 32:11] Getting to Know Reid
[32:12 - 47:58] Why People Don’t Seize the Opportunity to Travel
[47:59 - 42:34 ] Favorite Places Travelled
[36:56 - 42:34 ] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“I think we recognize that many of us have that spirit of need to move and to discover and explore, which is inhibited in our traditional societies.” - Reid Paryam
“Travel is like anything, it's a skill that is acquired, and you start out at the bottom of any skill and you slowly increase your competency.” - Reid Paryam
“Having low expectations, or really not having expectations is a super important skill to develop for travel.” - Reid Paryam
Connect with Reid
Website: www.reidperyam.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/reidperyam/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/reidperyam
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Krystal Pino is the Founder and Chief Nerd in Charge of Nomad Tax. She is a CPA and PFS with a BA in Accounting and an MBA in Finance from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Pino, as her travel companions know her, has been a digital nomad for nearly five years, visiting 49 countries.
In this episode, Krystal shares her experience after leaving her corporate accounting job to pursue a career in digital nomadism. Krystal runs into some bumps in the road but manages to grow Nomad Tax into a successful business serving the needs of digital nomads. Her biggest accomplishment is establishing herself as a go-to source for advice and support for remote tax professionals. Krystal plans on continuing to provide value to her clients even as she continues his travels around the world.
[00:00 - 05:35] Introducing Krystal to the Show!
[05:35 - 15:17] Travelling While Being a Remote Employee
[15-18 - 30:23] Remote Work for Digital Nomads
[30:23 - 35:21] Wrapping Up!
Connect with Krystal:
Website www.Nomadtax.io
Instagram @pinomadic
Tweetable Quotes:
“Just be open to trying new things and meeting new people.” - Krystal Pino
"We fail when our client has to reach out to us and ask Where's my return was happening, that kind of stuff." - Krystal Pino
"Entrepreneurs basically jump off a cliff and build a parachute on the way down." - Krystal Pino
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Traveling through different countries, experiencing different cultures, not paying rent anywhere, getting off to the beach after work. Sounds like a dream? This is what life has been like for DC Castellano, a former US Navy now a successful Sales Account Executive. After going through a major breakup, he decided to leave everything behind and embark on a journey he never imagined he’d be doing a few years ago. Join us today as we dive deep into his journey and how this could be an option for you too!
[00:01 - 03:28] Introducing DC to the show
[03:59 - 40:28] The Realization That Life Is an Adventure
[40:35 - 44:29 ] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“I learned that no matter where you go, or what you're doing, whether you're at home, whether you're traveling, people are very important. Like, the people that you surround yourself with are very important.” - DC
Connect with DC
Instagram: @dcsadventures222
Facebook: dcsadventures
YouTube: DC's Adventures!!
Tik Tok: @dccastellano
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