The Cocoa Nomad Podcast

The Cocoa Nomad Podcast

By Alondo BrewingtonSociety & Culture
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The Cocoa Nomad Podcast episodes

  • Retrospective #13

    In this episode, I battle to stay cool waiting for summer to end, redesign the data model for Capoeira Songs to better support...songs and double down on my intention to blog more.


    Show Links:

    • Playaprenuers Summit
    • DC Born Rob Interview (Part 1)
    • DC Born Rob Interview (Part 2)
    • DC Born Rob Interview (Part 3)
    • You can listen to the Cocoa Nomad Podcast on the following services:

      • Anchor FM
      • iTunes
      • Spotify
      • Stitcher
      • I'd love to hear from you. Reach out with comments, feedback or show ideas on Twitter or Instagram

        10 min
      • #26: The Job To Be Done vs The Thing You Know

        In this episode, I explore the biases that can exist when evaluating approaches to solving problems, how focusing on the job to be done can often lead to both professional growth and optimal outcomes and why domestic travel is nothing to be ashamed of.


        Show Links:

        •  Interview on my Travel Journey (YouTube)

        • You can listen to the Cocoa Nomad Podcast on the following services:

          • Anchor FM
          • iTunes
          • Spotify
          • Stitcher
          • I'd love to hear from you. Reach out with comments, feedback or show ideas on Twitter or Instagram



            15 min
          • Retrospective #12

            In this episode, I deal with the heat and humidity of Playa Del Carmen 🔥, renew my love affair with tacos al pastor 🌮, explain why I'm such a bad roommate 🕺🏿, and reflect on the past 3.5 years of travel ✈️(I was actually surprised at the numbers).

            Show Links:

            • Playaprenuers Summit
            • Flighty App

            • You can listen to the Cocoa Nomad Podcast on the following services:

              • Anchor FM
              • iTunes
              • Spotify
              • Stitcher
              • I'd love to hear from you. Reach out with comments, feedback or show ideas on Twitter or Instagram

                11 min
              • #24: Arbitrage

                In this episode, I talk about the concept of arbitrage, share the ways in which I have used it and show how you can make it work in your own life.

                Show Links:

                • My Retail Arbitrage Experience 
                • Retail Arbitrage (Washington Post) 
                • Nomad Capitalist 
                • You can listen to the Cocoa Nomad Podcast on the following services:

                  • Anchor FM
                  • iTunes
                  • Spotify
                  • Stitcher
                  • I'd love to hear from you. Reach out with comments, feedback or show ideas on Twitter or Instagram

                    11 min
                  • (Bi) Weekly Retrospective #11


                    In this week’s retrospective, I provide progress updates on Capoeira Songs, share my productivity struggles and look to the upcoming fall events. 

                    Show Link:

                    • Playaprenuers Summit 
                    • You can listen to the Cocoa Nomad Podcast on the following services:

                      • Anchor FM
                      • iTunes
                      • Spotify
                      • Stitcher
                      • I'd love to hear from you. Reach out with comments, feedback or show ideas on Twitter or Instagram

                        11 min
                      • #22: Eating the Frog vs Quick Wins

                        In this episode, I talk about changes to the show and its release schedule, how I use music to set the mood while working and making the choice between tackling huge tasks versus small ones to start the day.

                        You can listen to the Cocoa Nomad Podcast on the following services:

                        • Anchor FM
                        • iTunes
                        • Spotify
                        • Stitcher
                        • I'd love to hear from you. Reach out with comments, feedback or show ideas on Twitter or Instagram

                          9 min
                        • Weekly Retrospective #10

                          In this week’s retrospective, I explain why I ended the Vegan Challenge, the struggle with illness on the road and why opportunities can be distractions

                          Show Links:

                          • Why People Leave
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                            You can listen to the Cocoa Nomad Podcast on the following services:

                            • Anchor FM
                            • iTunes
                            • Spotify
                            • Stitcher
                            •  

                              I'd love to hear from you. Reach out with comments, feedback or show ideas on Twitter or Instagram

                              8 min
                            • #20: Why People Leave

                              In this episode, I explain why I stopped the Vegan Challenge after 18 days and explore the one of the primary reasons why people leave (or more accurately, why they should) and the pitfalls of labeling everything as "quitting".


                              You can listen to the Cocoa Nomad Podcast on the following services:

                              • Anchor FM
                              • iTunes
                              • Spotify
                              • Stitcher
                              • I'd love to hear from you. Reach out with comments, feedback or show ideas on Twitter or Instagram

                                11 min
                              • #19: Cocoa Nomad Podcast: Weekly Retrospective #9

                                In this week’s retrospective, I turn a corner with the Capoeira Songs relaunch, debate a longer stay in Colombia and decide that it’s time for my first cosplay experience. 

                                You can listen to the Cocoa Nomad Podcast on the following services:

                                • Anchor FM
                                • iTunes
                                • Spotify
                                • Stitcher
                                • I'd love to hear from you. Reach out with comments, feedback or show ideas on Twitter or Instagram

                                  10 min
                                • #18: Creating Your Nomadic Lifestyle: Part 3

                                  Finding a community as a nomad is vital to making connections and combating loneliness. In this episode, I share some tips from my experiences in finding community while traveling.


                                  You can listen to the Cocoa Nomad Podcast on the following services:

                                  • Anchor FM
                                  • iTunes
                                  • Spotify
                                  • Stitcher
                                  • I'd love to hear from you. Reach out with comments, feedback or show ideas on Twitter or Instagram

                                    10 min

                                  About The Cocoa Nomad Podcast

                                  From the publisher's feed

                                  Welcome to the Cocoa Nomad podcast, a show about location independent entrepreneurship. I’ll discuss the techniques, tools and tips that can help you balance work and travel and share my experiences…