We’ve all been there. You spend hours creating something, pour your heart into it, hit publish… and nothing.

No likes, no comments, no traction. Just tumbleweed.

In this episode, I talk about that quiet, uncomfortable stage where you’re showing up, doing the work, and wondering if anyone’s even listening.

Because the truth is, this is where most people give up, and it’s exactly where your foundation is being built.

I share why consistency beats trends, why overnight success is rarely overnight, and how to stay the course when it feels like no one’s noticing yet.

If you’ve been questioning whether it’s worth it, this episode is your reminder that it absolutely is.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

* Why visibility takes time (and silence doesn’t mean failure).

* How to reframe “no engagement” as the start of something real.

* The difference between chasing trends and building connection.

* Lessons from creators like Amy Porterfield, Justin Welsh, Seth Godin, and HubSpot.

* Why the goal isn’t to build an audience, but a content library.

* How to keep showing up when motivation dips, and what to focus on instead.

Key Takeaway

You’re not invisible, you’re becoming undeniable. Every post, every podcast, every idea adds another brick to the foundation of your future audience.

Stay patient, stay consistent, and remember: the real audience shows up after you’ve proved you’re not going anywhere.

Time-Stamped Guide

* 00:00 Welcome + the “invisible creator” feeling we all face

* 01:00 Why it feels like no one’s listening (and why that’s normal)

* 02:00 The trap of trends vs. the power of depth

* 03:00 Examples of long-term consistency — Amy Porterfield, Justin Welsh, Seth Godin, James Patterson

* 06:10 Endurance over noise: what staying power really looks like

* 07:00 Building a content library instead of chasing an audience (Matt Giaro reference)

* 08:30 How HubSpot used value-driven content to grow a billion-dollar brand

* 10:00 Why you’re not invisible — you’re building your foundation

* 11:00 What to do instead of chasing algorithms

* 11:40 Encouragement for creators in the quiet stage

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

* Matt Giaro’s Substack Article on Building a Content Library – A great read on why consistency compounds over time.

* Start the Right Side Hustle Course – A short, practical guide to help you choose the right idea and model for your lifestyle.

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Inside, you’ll get practical strategies, inspiration, and a supportive community of like-minded adventurers who believe adventure never retires.

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This practical guide will help you map out your portable income, choose the right business model for you, and start planning your first nomadic leap with confidence.

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Are you in that quiet stage where it feels like no one’s listening?

Share your story. What keeps you going when the results aren’t visible yet?

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You don’t need to reinvent yourself to create freedom, you just need to start sharing what you already know.

In this episode, I talk about one of the simplest and most authentic business models out there: learning in public and turning your knowledge, skills, and experiences into income.

From my early Facebook marketing days to building a million-dollar Amazon business, to what I’m doing right now with The 50+ Nomad — every step of my journey has come down to the same rhythm: learn, do, teach.

If you’re in your 50s or beyond and wondering how to build something meaningful without the overwhelm, this episode will show you exactly where to start — with what you already know, love, and do naturally.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

* Why you don’t need to be an expert to start earning online.

* The power of “learning in public” and why people connect to real, imperfect stories.

* How to use the Learn, Do, Teach model to build trust and momentum.

* Simple ways to turn experience into offers people want to buy.

* The 3P Framework — how to package, price, and position your knowledge.

* A practical challenge to help you find your first (or next) income idea.

Key Takeaway

Freedom after 50 doesn’t come from starting over, it comes from building on what you already know.

Your experience is your advantage. When you share it openly and authentically, income, opportunity, and purpose follow naturally.

Time-Stamped Guide

* 00:00 Welcome back + the next step after micro hustles

* 00:45 How I built my first six-figure business by teaching as I learned

* 02:10 The Amazon story — learning, sharing, and earning at the same time

* 04:00 Why authenticity beats polish in today’s AI-driven world

* 06:10 The Learn, Do, Teach model explained

* 10:30 How documenting your process builds connection and trust

* 11:00 Finding your sweet spot: what you’ve mastered, what people ask for, what you enjoy

* 14:30 Choosing your medium — podcast, Substack, video, or visuals

* 15:25 The 3P Framework: Package, Price, Position

* 20:30 How to launch your first simple paid offer

* 22:50 Weekly challenge: list three things you’ve mastered and start sharing one

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

* Start the Right Side Hustle Course – A short, practical guide to help you choose the right idea and model for your lifestyle.

Join the 50+ Nomad Club

If you’re ready to start building your dream lifestyle, whether that’s travelling full-time, living part-year overseas, or creating more freedom at home, you’ll love The 50+ Nomad Club.

Inside, you’ll get practical strategies, inspiration, and a supportive community of like-minded adventurers who believe adventure never retires.

Download My Free Guide

📖 How to Become a Digital Nomad in Your 50s & Beyond

This practical guide will help you map out your portable income, choose the right business model for you, and start planning your first nomadic leap with confidence.

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What’s something you already know that others could learn from?

Share your first idea or tell me how you’ll start applying the learn, do, teach model this week.

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When I built my first 7-figure business, I thought I’d made it.

But behind the numbers, I’d lost the very thing I was chasing — freedom.

In this episode, recorded from a rainy car park in Salerno, Italy, I share why I’ve fallen in love with what I call micro hustles. Small, simple income streams you can run from anywhere without losing your freedom (or your sanity).

You’ll hear the story of my first million-dollar Amazon business, what went wrong when it grew too big, and how I’m doing things completely differently this time with my new travel card brand, This Big World.

If you’ve ever dreamed of earning from something you enjoy but don’t want another full-time job, this episode will show you how to start small, stay free, and build confidence as you go.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

* Why “going big” can actually steal your freedom.

* The difference between a business that runs you and one that supports your lifestyle.

* What a micro hustle really is (and how it can change your life).

* Real examples — from travel challenge cards to print-on-demand jigsaw puzzles.

* The five-minute framework to find your own small, simple idea.

* Why confidence grows faster when you start small and learn in public.

Key Takeaway

Freedom doesn’t come from scaling up, it comes from simplifying.

A small, intentional business you actually enjoy can fund your adventures, protect your peace, and remind you that success doesn’t have to mean stress.

Time-Stamped Guide

* 00:00 Welcome from Salerno, Italy + the truth about chasing “big” success

* 02:00 The Amazon story — from one product to burnout

* 04:00 What I’m doing differently this time with This Big World

* 05:00 Defining a micro hustle and why it matters for freedom after 50

* 06:10 Why small wins beat big stress — low risk, fast feedback, full control

* 09:00 Real examples: my friend’s jigsaw shop + how we’re building it simply

* 11:00 How to find your own micro hustle idea (step-by-step)

* 12:40 This week’s challenge: pick one idea and launch a mini version in 30 days

* 13:10 Closing thoughts + next steps

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

* Start the Right Side Hustle Course – A short, practical guide to help you choose the right idea and model for your lifestyle.

* Why I Don’t Recommend Driving the Amalfi Coast (and other Italian travel mistakes) – This week’s travel story from our Italy adventures.

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If you’re ready to start building your dream lifestyle, whether that’s travelling full-time, living part-year overseas, or creating more freedom at home, you’ll love The 50+ Nomad Club.

Inside, you’ll get practical strategies, inspiration, and a supportive community of like-minded adventurers who believe adventure never retires.

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📖 How to Become a Digital Nomad in Your 50s & Beyond

This practical guide will help you map out your portable income, choose the right business model for you, and start planning your first nomadic leap with confidence.

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What’s your version of a micro hustle?

Share your idea, your first step, or what small project you’d love to start this month.

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Do you ever feel like you’re standing at the top of a diving board, looking down and wondering if you’re really going to jump?

That’s exactly how launching This Big World feels for me right now.

In this episode, I’m sharing the story of This Big World. My new travel challenge card brand that I’ve just put into production with 4,000 decks and a very ambitious goal: to grow it into an eight-figure business.

You’ll hear how I came up with the idea, what it takes to get a product from concept to Amazon warehouse, and the exact launch plan I’m putting into action. From Willy Wonka-style golden tickets to building an email list from day one.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

* How I moved from inspiration (maps and towels) to creating This Big World.

* Why I chose travel challenge cards, and why they’re infinitely scalable.

* The behind-the-scenes of suppliers, samples, and scratch-off quality.

* The launch strategy: $5K dream holiday giveaway, email list growth, and reviews.

* Why email lists are the unfair advantage in today’s e-commerce world.

* My roadmap: from one deck to four, to $1M+ in sales.

* The risks I’m worried about: impulse-buy products, thin margins, and timing.

* Why passion and community matter when you’re aiming for the long game.

Key Takeaway

Big exits don’t come from luck. They come from scaleable products, strong systems, and the courage to get started even when the outcome isn’t certain.

Time-Stamped Guide

* 00:00 Welcome + why I’m diving head-first into a new Amazon brand

* 01:00 The spark: maps, towels, and a scalable product idea

* 03:30 Why travel challenge cards tick all the boxes

* 05:00 Working with suppliers: samples, scratch-offs, and design

* 07:30 The Black Friday deadline and production timeline

* 08:30 Launch plan: $5K dream holiday giveaway + referral prizes

* 10:30 The Amazon review challenge and building trust

* 11:00 Email lists: why they’re the key to long-term success

* 12:20 Scaling strategy: couples, solos, and Kickstarter

* 14:00 Thinking bigger: collabs and backend opportunities

* 15:00 Concerns: impulse buy, slim margins, and nomad juggling

* 17:30 Why I’m doing it anyway: lessons from my first 7-figure exit

* 19:00 Setting an audacious goal: my eight-figure vision

* 20:00 Wrapping up: inviting you to follow the journey

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

The brand that inspired my idea - awesomemaps.com

Ryan Moran - Capitalism Podcast Interview with Dr Ben Hardy

Dr Ben Hardy - The Science of Scaling

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If you’re ready to start building your dream lifestyle, whether that’s travelling full-time, living part-year overseas, or creating more freedom at home, you’ll love The 50+ Nomad Club.

Inside, you’ll get practical strategies, inspiration, and a supportive community of like-minded adventurers who believe adventure never retires.

Download My Free Guide

📖 How to Become a Digital Nomad in Your 50s & Beyond

This practical guide will help you map out your portable income, choose the right business model for you, and start planning your first nomadic leap with confidence.

Join the Conversation

What’s the “diving board” moment in your life right now, the thing you want to do but haven’t jumped into yet?

Share your story, and a small step you’re willing to take this week to move closer to that jump.

Loved this episode? The biggest compliment you could give me, would be to share it, restack it or send it to someone else who would love it! Thank you so much! 🙏

What if the next chapter of your life could be your best yet?

You don’t need a million-dollar idea or decades ahead of you to create freedom. You just need to decide, start, and take that first step.

In this powerful co-interview, Jo Barnes (The 50+ Nomad) and business coach Shandra Moran (The Transit Lounge) share the real stories, mindset shifts, and practical strategies that can help you turn what you already know into an income stream that gives you flexibility and freedom.

Shandra has helped countless women 40+ grow their service-based side businesses into reliable income. Jo has spent the past 15 years building digital businesses while travelling the world. Together, they reveal the opportunities (and the hurdles) of starting midlife, and why it’s absolutely not too late.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

* Why action-taking matters more than strategy in the early days

* How to start small (“coffee money”) to build confidence and momentum

* The top three hurdles most new entrepreneurs face, and how to get past them

* Practical steps to package your skills into a service people will pay for

* Why niche clarity comes through doing, not overthinking

* The myth of “too late” and why midlife is the perfect time to begin

Key Takeaway

Freedom doesn’t require a million-dollar idea or a perfect plan. It begins the moment you decide to start, take one small step, and give yourself permission to learn as you go.

Time-stamped Guide

* 00:00 Welcome + what it means to be “geoflexible”

* 05:00 Jo’s journey from house-sitting in Cyprus to building online businesses

* 11:00 Shandra’s career pivot: from radio executive to business coach

* 16:00 The biggest hurdles: confidence, marketing, and money

* 23:00 Why starting small builds belief and momentum

* 31:00 Finding your niche through testing, not theory

* 41:00 The myth of “too late” and why freedom can start at any age

* 50:00 Future opportunities with AI and online business models

* 56:00 Final thoughts: take action, find community, and trust yourself

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

* Shandra’s coaching & resources: thetransitlounge.com | LinkedIn | Facebook

* Jo’s writing, courses & community: the50plusnomad.com

* The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss — the book that sparked Jo’s digital nomad journey

* Tim Ferriss’s reminder: “people don’t want millions, they want the freedom experiences they think millions can buy”

* The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron — on being willing to “suck” first before becoming great (see quote below)

* Steven Bartletts podcast interview with Ray Dalio (sorry I mistakenly said Ryan Moran on the podcast) — where he shared his framework for success: meaningful work + meaningful relationships + money

“It is impossible to get better and look good at the same time. Give yourself permission to be a beginner. By being willing to be a bad artist, you have a chance to be an artist, and perhaps, over time, a very good one.”

Julia Cameron

Join the 50+ Nomad Club

If you’re ready to start building your dream lifestyle, whether that’s travelling full-time, living part-year overseas, or creating more freedom at home, you’ll love The 50+ Nomad Club.

Inside, you’ll get practical strategies, inspiration, and a supportive community of like-minded adventurers who believe adventure never retires.

Download My Free Guide

📖 How to Become a Digital Nomad in Your 50s & Beyond

This practical guide will help you map out your portable income, choose the right business model for you, and start planning your first nomadic leap with confidence.

Join the Conversation

What’s one skill, passion, or idea you’ve been sitting on, and what’s the smallest step you could take this week to test it out?

Share it in the comments below, your step might spark someone else’s freedom journey.

Loved this episode? The biggest compliment you could give me, would be to share it, restack it or send it to someone else who would love it! Thank you so much! 🙏

Most of us want more freedom, adventure, or a side hustle that funds our travels, but none of it happens without resilience.

In this episode, I get real about why resilience has been front and centre lately: leaving the comfort of 15 years in Thailand, nerves about South America, a chaotic dog-sit that’s wrecked my routine, my daughter heading to uni, and a frightening park incident that tested my nerve.

You’ll hear why resilience matters more than talent, how Angela Duckworth’s research on grit ties in, and five practical ways to strengthen your own mental toughness, so you can keep moving toward your dream lifestyle, even when life gets messy.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

* Why comfort can quietly weaken resilience, and how stretching yourself rebuilds it.

* How resilience fuels success in travel, business, health, and life after 50.

* Angela Duckworth’s “grit” research (passion + perseverance) and why it outperforms raw talent.

* Five practices to build mental toughness: self-identity, defining toughness, leaning into discomfort, habits, and the E+R=O lens.

* How to turn setbacks (from sleepless dog-sits to tech fails) into momentum instead of losing weeks of progress.

Key Takeaway

Resilience isn’t built by avoiding challenges, it’s built by moving through them. Every hard thing you get through becomes proof you can handle the next one, and that proof is what powers freedom, purpose, and adventure at any age.

Time-Stamped Guide

* 00:00 Welcome back + why resilience is the theme this week

* 00:00:56 From “Thailand was easy” to nerves about full-time nomad life (and safety, uncertainty, ageing)

* 00:01:42 Daughter starting uni: will she have enough adversity to toughen up?

* 00:02:01 The exhausting dog-sit: sleepless nights, lost rhythm, real talk on consistency while travelling

* 00:03:01 The park incident in London: what happened, how I responded, and what it revealed

* 00:05:29 Resilience reframed: why struggle builds strength (the “lifting weights” analogy)

* 00:06:17 Where resilience shows up: travel snafus, business “feedback,” health dips, life at 50+

* 00:07:50 Angela Duckworth’s research on Grit: passion + perseverance beat IQ and talent

* 00:09:23 Practice #1: Nurture a positive view of yourself (build your “evidence list”)

* 00:11:28 Practice #2: Define mental toughness for you (content cadence, 30-day fitness, big trips)

* 00:12:36 Practice #3: Lean into small discomforts (micro-challenges build the muscle)

* 00:13:53 Practice #4: Build good habits (consistency > intensity; habits as anchors)

* 00:15:52 Practice #5: E + R = O (Event + Response = Outcome)—choose your response, change your result

* 00:16:57 Closing: Thailand → home, London → edgy (for now), South America → growth; your next resilient step

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

* Angela Duckworth — Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

* James Clear — Atomic Habits

* Jo’s Delhi near-scam story - How a Train Scam in Delhi Nearly Killed my Sister

Join the 50+ Nomad Club

If you’re ready to start building your dream lifestyle, whether that’s travelling full-time, living part-year overseas, or creating more freedom at home, you’ll love The 50+ Nomad Club.

Inside, you’ll get practical strategies, inspiration, and a supportive community of like-minded adventurers who believe adventure never retires.

Download My Free Guide

📖 How to Become a Digital Nomad in Your 50s & Beyond

This practical guide will help you map out your portable income, choose the right business model for you, and start planning your first nomadic leap with confidence.

Join the Conversation

What challenge are you facing right now that could actually be building your resilience for what’s next?

Share your story, and one small step you’re taking this week to strengthen your resilience muscle.

Loved this episode? The biggest compliment you could give me, would be to share it, restack it or send it to someone else who would love it! Thank you so much! 🙏

What if you could turn something you love into an extra $3,000–$5,000 a month in spendable income?

In this episode, I share how I’m helping a close friend transform her love of jigsaw puzzles into a print-on-demand side hustle on Etsy. From choosing the product and testing the model, to designing the artwork and setting up the shop, you’ll hear exactly how we’re getting started, step by step.

Whether your passion is puzzles, painting, pets, or pottery, this same simple path can help you create a micro hustle that funds more freedom.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

* Why any passion can be monetised (yes, even jigsaw puzzles!).

* The difference between print-on-demand and manufacturing, and why we’re starting simple.

* How to shape a clear theme or style without overthinking.

* Ways to create artwork even if you’re not a designer (AI + affordable help).

* The realistic costs of starting a product-based side hustle (spoiler: $200–$500 a month).

* A simple growth plan: one product a week, tiny ad budgets, and building your own email list.

Key Takeaway

You don’t need thousands of dollars or a big audience to start. With the right model and consistent action, you can turn your passions into profits, one small step at a time.

Time-stamped guide

* 00:00 Welcome back + why micro-hustles suit 50+ nomads

* 02:15 Why we chose product first (jigsaws) instead of over-optimising avatar/niche

* 06:10 Picking the model: print-on-demand (POD) to start, manufacturing later if winners emerge

* 11:00 Creating a simple theme: “Colorful Chaos” and using constraints to keep designs cohesive

* 16:05 Design options: learn Midjourney or hire a designer; what “good enough” looks like

* 21:00 Shop setup: Etsy + POD integration, mockups, clean listings

* 24:20 Tiny paid traffic + easy content ideas (2–3 posts a week)

* 28:00 Weekly momentum plan: 1 new design/listing per week + listening to reviews

* 31:10 Build an email list from day one (why this is the unfair advantage)

* 34:00 Realistic starter budget and expectations

The 8-Step Mini Plan (save this)

* Choose a product you love (don’t overthink niche/“who” if the product is obvious).

* Pick a simple model: start with POD (e.g., Printify) to test ideas with low risk.

* Define a one-line theme + one constraint to keep a cohesive collection.

* Create the artwork:

* DIY with Midjourney + prompt help from ChatGPT, or

* Hire on Fiverr/Upwork and secure commercial rights.

* Set up your shop: Etsy + POD integration, tight titles/tags, strong mockups (Placeit/Canva).

* Launch 5 starter designs as your first collection.

* Switch on tiny ads: Etsy Ads ($2–3/day) + one social channel ($5/day) to test.

* Build momentum: 1 new design/week, read reviews, double down on what sells, start your email list immediately.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

* 200+ Side Hustle Ideas for 50+ Nomads – Free guide to spark inspiration.

* Start the Right Side Hustle Course – Find the micro hustle that fits your lifestyle and personality.

Join the 50+ Nomad Club

If you’re ready to start building your dream lifestyle, whether that’s travelling full-time, living part-year overseas, or creating more freedom at home, you’ll love The 50+ Nomad Club.

Inside, you’ll get practical strategies, inspiration, and a supportive community of like-minded adventurers who believe adventure never retires.

Download My Free Guide

📖 How to Become a Digital Nomad in Your 50s & Beyond

This practical guide will help you map out your portable income, choose the right business model for you, and start planning your first nomadic leap with confidence.

Join the Conversation

What’s your version of puzzles?

Share your hobby, your first product idea, and the one small step you’ll take this week in the comments below.

Also what was your biggest takeaway from this episode, and how could you apply it to your own journey?

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Most people assume you need a fortune to travel the world or live a freedom lifestyle. The truth? It often costs far less than staying put.

In this episode, I unpack the idea of your Freedom Number — the monthly amount you really need to live the lifestyle you want. Not someone else’s Instagram version, but yours.

You’ll hear stories from fellow nomads living happily on everything from $500 a month in Cambodia to $8,500 in Belize — and how defining their number gave them confidence, focus, and motivation.

I’ll also walk you through a simple “dirty desktop” budgeting exercise to calculate your own Freedom Number and start designing a lifestyle that feels exciting and achievable.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

* Why travel can cost less than staying home (no cars, gyms, or endless bills).

* The myth of needing six figures (and how little you might actually need).

* Real nomad budgets: $500 to $8,500 a month, and what each lifestyle looks like.

* A step-by-step exercise to calculate your own Freedom Number.

* How knowing your number creates confidence, focus, and motivation.

* Practical ways to start moving toward it — from trimming expenses to launching micro-hustles.

Key Takeaway

Freedom isn’t about being rich. It’s knowing your number, designing your lifestyle around it, and taking small steps to fund it. Once you see your number clearly, freedom stops feeling like “someday” and starts looking like soon.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

* Lifestyle Budget Planner (print version + online calculator version) – Map out your number with ease.

* 200+ Side Hustle Ideas for 50+ Nomads – A free resource to spark inspiration.

* Start the Right Side Hustle Course – Discover the micro-hustle that fits your personality and lifestyle.

* The original thread from my 50+ Nomads FB group – Thank you to all who shared their experiences!

Join the 50+ Nomad Club

If you’re ready to start building your dream lifestyle, whether that’s travelling full-time, living part-year overseas, or creating more freedom at home, you’ll love The 50+ Nomad Club.

Inside, you’ll get practical strategies, inspiration, and a supportive community of like-minded adventurers who believe adventure never retires.

Download My Free Guide

📖 How to Become a Digital Nomad in Your 50s & Beyond

This practical guide will help you map out your portable income, choose the right business model for you, and start planning your first nomadic leap with confidence.

Tell Me About You!

What’s your story? What are your goals and dreams right now?

What was your biggest takeaway from this episode, and how could you apply it to your own journey?

Please comment below and let’s explore this together. Your story, your goals & your takeaways could be exactly what someone else needs to hear today.

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Most people spend months (sometimes years!) consuming. Reading, watching, listening, but never doing. The truth is, nothing teaches you faster than action. Even the “wrong” action will get you further than staying stuck in research mode.

In this episode, I share how to stop overthinking and start your own freedom-funding side hustle in the next 30 days. You’ll hear a bit of my story — from selling a $7 PDF to running a seven-figure e-commerce business — and how taking imperfect action again and again has been the key to building a freedom lifestyle.

This episode will give you a simple, clear plan to get moving — no waiting for the perfect moment.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Step 1: Know who you’re helping and why

Clarity on your audience and motivation makes creating an offer so much easier.

Step 2: Choose a simple model

Why services, small products, or digital offers are the best way to start.

Step 3: Validate quickly

Why your first sale matters more than your first logo or website.

Step 4: Focus your efforts

The power of one channel, one offer, one audience.

Step 5: Create a daily rhythm

A one-hour-a-day plan that builds momentum fast.

Key Takeaway

Done is better than perfect. Action creates clarity, and you’ll learn more in 30 days of trying than in 300 days of planning.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

Ready to stop overthinking and get your first product out into the world?The 30-Day Product Launch Playbook walks you step by step from idea to income in just one month.

You’ll learn how to:

* ✅ Choose the right type of digital product for your skills and lifestyle

* ✅ Create it quickly without tech headaches or endless tinkering

* ✅ Set up simple systems to sell it on autopilot

* ✅ Launch in 30 days, even if you’ve never sold online before

No overwhelm, or endless planning. Just a clear path to your first product out in the world. Take the first step today and see how much can change in the next 30 days.

Join the 50+ Nomad Club

If you’re ready to start building your dream lifestyle, whether that’s travelling full-time, living part-year overseas, or creating more freedom at home, you’ll love The 50+ Nomad Club.

Inside, you’ll get practical strategies, inspiration, and a supportive community of like-minded adventurers who believe adventure never retires.

Download My Free Guide

📖 How to Become a Digital Nomad in Your 50s & Beyond

This practical guide will help you map out your portable income, choose the right business model for you, and start planning your first nomadic leap with confidence.

Whoohoo! I’m excited to bring you the very first episode of my new 50+ Nomad Podcast.

I’ve wanted to get back into podcasting for a while now, and Substack makes it beautifully simple. So here we are, just me, my phone, and plenty of stories about living our best lives after 50.

I hope you enjoy listening as much as I enjoy sharing the journey! 😊🥳

Living The Dream - Ep 1

When I first read The 4-Hour Workweek on a flight home from Cyprus back in 2010, I didn’t realise I was about to change the entire course of my life.

Within months, my husband and I had scooped up our four-year-old daughter, left the UK with minimal funds, and started building a life we didn’t need a holiday from.

15 years on, I’m recording this from Thailand, where we’ve just returned after a few months in Brisbane, and I’m prepping for our next adventure, backpacking through South America.

People tell me I’m “living the dream,” and they’re right, but it’s not luck. We designed this life with intention, and you can too.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

1. Get crystal clear on your visionIt’s easy to dream in vague terms — “I want to travel” or “I want more freedom.” But clarity changes everything. Decide exactly what your dream life looks like: where you’ll be, what you’ll do each day, how you’ll fund it. The more specific you are, the easier it is to move towards it.

2. Map your “five major moves”A concept I love from Brendon Burchard: once you know your goal, identify the five big steps that will get you there. For example, if your goal is $5,000/month from an Etsy shop, your five moves might be:

* Define your niche,

* Launch your store,

* List your first products,

* Market them,

* Build your email list.

Big dreams become manageable when you break them down like this.

3. Protect your profitable hoursNot all work time is equal. Your most focused hours each day should be spent on tasks that move the needle such as creating, selling, building. Planning and research can happen later, but your “profitable hours” are non-negotiable.

Over the years, I’ve learned that dream lives aren’t built in one big leap. They’re created in the ordinary, unglamorous hours where you keep moving forward, even when no one’s watching, when motivation dips, and you’re not sure it’s working.

So don’t wait for the perfect moment. Start with what you have, where you are, and take the first small step. One hour a day is enough to begin.

Your dream life isn’t going to build itself. Get started today. 😊

Resources Mentioned in This Episode

* The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss

* High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard

* Atomic Habits by James Clear

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