The New Nomad

Copywriting is super overwhelming when you’re just getting started. Most remote jobs either require years of experience. But not copywriting. With copywriting, you don’t need to have ANY experience to get started. You don’t even need to have a college degree. All you need is a love of words and a desire to learn. And the best part? Once you get good at it, you can charge BIG bucks.

Steve Tsentserensky of SBT Productions joins Allen Koski, regaling the audience in this episode of The New Nomad. Steve shares his experience in transitioning from video to the wonderful world of words, all while traveling to 65+ countries. He also talked about his life in the Balkans and how it shaped him into what he is now. Becoming a freelance copywriter is a great career choice for a digital nomad, as it offers a location-independent lifestyle, where you can work from home, or travel full-time while working from the road. So tune in this week to know more about the lifestyle. Who knows? It might be for you.

[4:31] Writing is a skill, not a talent

[7:54] Life in the Balkans

[14:07] Time brings people together

[17:10] Getting to know new people while traveling

[21:53] Georgia, a hotpot of cultures

[26:07] People make places more interesting

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Steve Tsentserensky is a freelance copywriter, video producer, and photographer with a knack for making complex consumables. A passion for travel has led him to the digital nomad lifestyle and an ever-changing office from which he creates content for companies large and small through his production company, SBT Productions.

He’s been on the move for over a decade, traveling to 65+ countries and becoming a passionate advocate for the digital nomad lifestyle. 

LINKS:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-tsentserensky-a0009333/

Medium: https://medium.com/@SteveTsentserensky

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finally.made.it/



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In an ever-globalizing world where flight prices are dropping and technology is developing at a dizzying rate, working online from anywhere in the world has never been so accessible to so many people. Having made a move to a fairly unconventional lifestyle takes a certain mindset and way of approaching life. Nomads are often strong self-starters, bold enough to chase something 'different', and have a key life event – leaving home to hit the road – in common. For the desk-bound, the unfulfilled, and the adventurous, it looks like heaven. 

Ben Maks of WorkAnywhere.org talks about the ups and downs of being a digital nomad in this week’s episode of The New Nomad with Allen Koski and Brett Estep. The discussed responsible nomadism and the positive effect it has on the local economy. Ben also shared his insights about co-working spaces and how they could help everyone. Being a digital nomad is definitely freeing but every lifestyle has its own challenges. So tune in this week and be prepared to be taken in the world of the digital nomads - the good, the bad, and the ugly.

[6:55] What are we going to do with the buildings?

[9:34] Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivations

[13:53] Battling the Loneliness Epidemic

[16:23] Alternative working infrastructure: the future of workplaces

[24:44] Responsible Digital Nomadism should be a thing

[28:08] Co-living makes the digital nomad experience more fun

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Ben Marks is an Impact Entrepreneur, Campaigner, and Writer. He is the Founder & Executive Director of the #WorkAnywhere Campaign, a global advocacy movement representing remote workers. #WorkAnywhere is currently exploring policy solutions for the remote workforce with the European Parliament, the European Commission, Microsoft, Zoom, WeWork, and other stakeholders. Their groundbreaking research, ‘Social Connection in Remote Work’, launched in June 2022. Prior to this campaign, Ben served as the Global Head of Innovation at CNN. 

Ben is a passionate advocate and speaker, driven to share his own experiences of mental ill health and recovery in order to help others. He also writes about the future of work and workforce mental health for a number of publications including TNW, Euronews, and Entrepreneur Magazine. 

LINKS:

Work Anywhere: https://www.workanywhere.org/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-marks-b51275b3?originalSubdomain=uk

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Have you ever gone sailing? How about living on a boat? Well, it’s not for everyone. While many people think sailing is all smooth seas, sunshine, sunsets, and beautiful beaches, it’s also a lot of hard work and can be incredibly challenging. Sometimes we just need a little inspiration or some friendly reminders about why we continue to battle the seasickness and the fear and the storms to reach that personal nirvana and freedom that comes from being one with the sea.

In this episode of The New Nomad with Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski, Erin Carey, founder of Roam Generation, regales the audience with her exciting adventures in their boat life. She also talks about why her unique sailor lifestyle makes her PR business thrive. If you think that this lifestyle of sun, sea, and waves is for you, tune in to this week’s episode and get the best tips from our three nomads. Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, and drink the wild air.

[3:20] Anything is possible with research and determination

[9:49] Want to live on a boat? Be prepared to be cramped

[14:50] Getting firsthand experience by living the lifestyle

[17:27] Giving up is the worst thing to do in the Laptop Lifestyle

[21:54] Raising a family on a boat

[27:00] Music brings people together

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Erin Carey is the founder of Roam Generation, a PR agency focused on helping travel, leisure, and luxury brands share their unique and inspiring story with the world. Erin has over 20 years of communications experience in the corporate environment and has interviewed in excess of 1000 people throughout her career. She has an inquisitive nature and loves to ask big questions, to get to the real heart of the story. 

Roam Generation came about while Erin and her family lived on a yacht and sailed the world’s oceans. However, they weren’t sailors when they came up with the idea of leaving the rat race and sailing away. Without letting that minor detail get in the way, Erin and her husband bought a yacht on the opposite side of the world and went on to cross the Atlantic Ocean a mere 18 months later. 

LINKS:

Website: https://www.roamgeneration.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/roamgeneration

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roamgeneration

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-carey

IG: https://www.instagram.com/roamgeneration

Personal FB: https://www.facebook.com/sailingtoroam



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When you are a digital nomad, meeting your peers is an essential component of advancing your career as well as maintaining a healthy remote work-life balance. One of the biggest downsides of being a remote worker is the loneliness that can accompany traveling alone. Especially for newly transitioned nomads, a helping hand goes a long way. Digital Nomads Daily aims to help digital nomads by gathering vital information and sharing them with other digital nomads. 

This week, Nienke Nina Keizer (founder of Digital Nomads Daily) joins Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski in another gold-nugget filled episode of The New Nomad. Our three nomads shared their experiences living the nomadic lifestyle and talked about how Digital Nomads Daily helps other digital nomads by being their “cheat sheet”. The best thing about being in the digital nomad community is your fellow nomads have your back. So tune in and get ready to learn a lot from The New Nomad podcast this week.

[5:34] The challenges of the Laptop Lifestyle

[14:40] Learning through other people’s experiences

[18:33] Be open to learning a new language

[19:02] Sit and just be

[21:15] Want to learn a new language? Live with someone who speaks it

[24:06] Combat loneliness by meeting new like-minded people

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Nienke Nina Keizer has lived abroad for over 7 years and 4+ years as a digital nomad. She is a creative entrepreneur who talks about the digital nomad lifestyle, remote work, and transformation. Throughout her journey, she experienced the digital nomad lifestyle as a freelancer, remote worker in several companies, and creative entrepreneur.

She is the founder of the digital nomad platform ''Digital Nomads Daily'' which covers daily topics about traveling, remote working, and personal developments. Nina is the podcast host of The Digital Nomads Daily Podcast and interviews digital nomads and entrepreneurs about how they plan, create, solve, celebrate and sustain a successful digital nomad lifestyle. 

LINKS:

Digital Nomads Daily: https://digitalnomadsdaily.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninakeizer_/?hl=en

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nienkeninakeizer/?originalSubdomain=nl

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Short-term vacation rentals have created a good deal of controversy since the start of their existence about ten years ago and have been growing at an incredible speed ever since. Besides the financial aspect, they broaden the local community's involvement in tourism and offer travelers a different and sometimes unique option. While staying in a hotel feels more like visiting, short-term rentals give you something closer to the experience of actually being a local citizen of that area.

Chris Cerra, the founder of Remote Base, joins Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski in this week’s episode of The New Nomad. Chris talks about how Remote Base helps the modern traveler in finding the best deals in accommodations and in the same way, allows them to immerse in the local scene. If you’re thinking of traveling but need to stay within a budget, tune in as tips and tricks are peppered throughout this episode. Travel well and travel safely!

[4:37] Saving money on accommodation

[11:01] Looking for the best deals

[14:55] The factors affecting the choice of accommodation

[18:13] Getting away from the cities

[24:22] You can’t go wrong with Hawaii

[26:30] Just go and just be

GUEST BIO:

Chris Cerra is the founder, creator, and Head Deal-Hunter of Remote Base, a website dedicated to helping travelers, remote workers, and digital nomads in terms of accommodation and immersion with the local community. Since 2017, Chris has been living the remote work lifestyle in countless countries across four continents with his company, Remote Base. He is helping other people access this way of living. He is sharing ideal locations to work from remotely in his newsletter.

LINKS:

Remote Base: https://remotebase.co/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscerra/?originalSubdomain=uk

Twitter: https://twitter.com/cerra_


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Being a digital nomad means having the freedom to pursue a career without being tied down to a desk. Digital nomads include freelancers, independent contractors, and employees who prefer remote work to an office cubicle. When you're living on the road full-time or close to it, there are some important financial considerations to weigh in the balance. Keeping your finances under control as a digital nomad may seem daunting. However, taking the time to manage your money well is definitely worth the effort. 

Ashley Murphy, the founder of Arete Wealth Strategists Australia, joins Allen Koski in another gold-nugget-filled episode of the New Nomad as they talked about finances and how important it is for us, travelers or not, to understand our finances and how to make it grow. They also discussed the difference between countries when it comes to taxes. There isn’t a single blueprint for creating a financial budget or plan ahead of your trip, tune in to this week’s episode and prepare to gather tips and tricks from our seasoned nomads.

[4:17] Education for sale

[8:44] Taxes are a small price to pay in a civilized world

[13:22] The complexities of financial planning

[15:45] Suitability versus fiduciary

[22:33] How the United States is unique when it comes to taxes

[26:37] Talk to the experts: Financial Advisers

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​Ashley Murphy, GFP (USA) CFP® AIF®, is a tri-citizen of the USA, Australia, and the UK. Ashley is the founder and Principal of Arete Wealth Strategists Australia, a fee-only financial planning and investment management firm for Australian/American expatriates in the United States and Australia. ​From 2014 - 2017, Ashley taught in the CFP programs at UC Berkeley Extension and Golden Gate University. He served as a Knowledge Circle host for the Financial Planning Association's International and Cross-Border Knowledge Circle (2017 - 2019) and is a regular conference speaker. He holds a Graduate Diploma in Financial Planning in Australia making him one of the few financial advisors qualified in multiple countries. Ashley has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal and profiled in Financial Advisor Magazine.​

Ashley lives with his wife Eliza, and daughters Elise & Jasmine in Minneapolis, MN. He enjoys cycling, reading, and world travel. He is a futurist interested in architecture, renewable energy, and demographics.

LINKS:

Arete Wealth Strategists website: https://www.arete-wa.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleysmurphy/

Global Financing Institute: https://www.gfp.institute/

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When costly dental or medical procedures became unavoidable, many people from countries with a higher cost of living are willing to consider getting it done overseas. Cost is one of the main reasons why people travel overseas for medical procedures. In some countries, elective procedures can cost a fraction of the price of getting it done in the US or Europe. Medical tourism is not for everyone, but it’s not as crazy as it sounds.

Taylor Wallace of The Fit Founder joins Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski in talking about the realities of medical tourism in this week’s episode of The New Nomad. They talked about their own experiences and reasons why they preferred having a procedure done overseas and the risks it involves. Whether or not you choose overseas or have the procedure done locally, remember that you're financially responsible for costs incurred during and after treatment overseas. So tune in to The New Nomad for tips in your travels.

[1:12] Medical tourism: Nay or Yay?

[8:58] Knowing when to move forward or turn back

[12:29] Why keeping yourself healthy is vital when traveling

[17:28] Being honest with yourself and accepting your reality

[21:54] Low-cost medical treatments make people travel abroad

[26:38] Knowledge is what makes you feel confident in your decisions

GUEST BIO:

Taylor Wallace is a millennial thought leader, Business Strategy Consultant, Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and founder of #thefitfounder global movement. Her mission is for every human to actualize their dreams of a lifestyle by design through Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Self Awareness, and Self Love. 

She moved to New York to join the evolving startup ecosystem, where she honed her product & team as part of the Founders Accelerator program. Since then, she's taken her passions on the road, embracing a work/life harmony philosophy as an international Digital Nomad. Taylor and her works have been featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, General Assembly, and Skyscanner. She regularly collaborates with Cowork/Co-living startups, lady boss bloggers, entrepreneurs, social innovators, and thought leaders from around the world.

LINKS:

The Fit Founder: https://www.thefitfounder.com/

Taylor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorwallace/

The Fit Founder Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefitfounder/


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Being good with money is about more than just making ends meet. All of your financial decisions and activities have an effect on your financial health. It’s always important to consider what we should be doing to help improve our financial health and habits. Money management can help you have a better handle on your income and spending so you can make decisions that improve your financial status.

In this week’s episode of The New Nomad, Paul Tyler, CMO of Nassau Financial Group, talks about financial planning and annuities with our hosts, Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski. They discussed why wisely planning your finances and having several streams of income is vital to a stress-free life. Life can be much more stable if you plan your finances wisely. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the strategies smart people do regarding their finances. Remember that just because the money is there doesn't mean you can make the purchase. 

[3:36] Effective financial planning to achieve financial independence

[7:50] Planning is everything, seriously

[11:10] Saving strategies: Start young

[15:23] Health Insurance: Expense vs protection

[19:08] Annuities 101

[22:17] Why we need several streams of income

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Paul Tyler serves as Chief Marketing Officer for Nassau Re, leading the marketing strategy, direct-to-consumer channel, and innovation activity. Paul drives the branding of insurance companies and affiliated asset management companies. 

He built a direct-to-consumer channel for Nassau Re. In addition, he launched Nassau Re/Imagine, an Insurtech-focused incubator based in Hartford. Before his role at Nassau Re, he worked at Fidelity & Guaranty Life, and MetLife in various positions in strategy, marketing, operations, technology, sales, and compliance. He earned his A.B. from Princeton University and his J.D. from Cornell Law School.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldtyler/

That Annuity Show: https://thatannuityshow.com/


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Have you ever felt that where you are now is not where you are supposed to be? Maybe you’re not sure about the right way forward, only that the path you’re on now isn’t it. You pondered and pondered and the only thing you could think of doing is travel. Traveling is one of the most effective ways to clear your mind off things and regain focus on what is most important in your life. Kristin Vierra, a seasoned nomad and career coach, can help you figure things out while having the time of your life visiting cool places and eating local food.

In this week’s episode, Kristin joins Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski in sharing their experiences finding out where they want to go. They talked about the challenges, the joy in traveling, and the emotions that came with those experiences. Traveling is so beneficial for the body, mind, and heart so tune in, and maybe this episode of The New Nomad might entice you to pack your bags and just go where your heart (or wallet) takes you.

[5:02] Changing your environment is sometimes the best thing to do

[10:12] The pros outweigh the cons of moving abroad

[12:05] The beauty in spontaneity

[18:21] Restart vs regret

[21:07] Every person has different needs and wants

[26:04] Slowmading: it takes time to get to know each place

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Kristin Vierra is a Life and Career Coach at Ama La Vida and Digital Nomad. Career transitions and solo travel experiences inspired Kristin's journey to becoming a life coach. She has a passion for exploring foreign countries, broadening her mindset, and gaining wisdom through immersing in other cultures. Kristin enjoys supporting her clients through defining their unique version of success/fulfillment, navigating remote work, international job searches, navigating unconventional paths, and a favorite area...boundaries work.

LINKS:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinvierra/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristincvierra/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristin.vierra

ALVCoaching: https://alvcoaching.com/blog/author/kristinvierra/

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It’s a tale as old as time. You finally get to go on that fantastic vacation, and then you end up coming down with a terrible cold or gaining a few unwanted pounds. Whether you’re traveling for business or taking your family on a holiday vacation, the last thing you want is an injury or illness to derail your time away, especially if you’re traveling on foreign soil. YOLO can be excellent but living healthier is the best way to enjoy life longer.

Dr. Deborah Smith, CEO of BodyPrime SPC, joins Allen Koski in reminding travelers that living a healthy lifestyle is not just limited to their usual everyday routine, it also applies whenever they travel. They talked about how pleasant travel will be if we all choose better food and practice an active lifestyle while on a business trip or a vacation. Living a rich life does not mean it should be at the expense of your health. Tune in this week to The New Nomad podcast and learn that there is a healthier way to YOLO.

[2:59] Lifestyle is a major factor in our health

[6:51] We are what we eat

[13:29] How to safeguard yourself when traveling abroad

[18:18] A cup of coffee a day, makes the nasties go away

[25:00] Connect with the locals

[33:00] Taking care of yourself holistically

GUEST BIO:

Chief Executive Officer and Medical Director for BodyPrime SPC, a new venture currently under construction to redefine health by offering a new service delivery model for significantly improving human health and performance. Prior experience includes Senior Manager, Global Occupational and Enterprise Health Services for The Boeing Company, faculty appointments at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, and healthcare delivery experiences encompassing private and public healthcare delivery systems. Dr. Smith completed a Master's of Business Administration in Healthcare from George Washington University in 2010, with an interest in healthcare administration, the business of healthcare delivery, and health and productivity initiatives. 

LINKS:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahsmithmd/


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