So you want to be a digital nomad. You already have a job or business that allows you to work from anywhere. You already have a place in mind (somewhere where there is a beach and great food). You are already packed and ready to go. But what really are the things you need to consider before deciding that the laptop lifestyle is for you? Johnny FD Jen, a location independent entrepreneur and author, is one of the experts in the field because he, himself, had gone through the ups and downs of the digital nomad world.

In this episode of The New Nomad, Johnny FD joins our nomad hosts Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski in another entertaining conversation about this exciting yet challenging lifestyle. They talked about how important laying the financial and mental foundation first before diving into being a digital nomad and why investing your hard-earned money smartly is a must. Peppered by tips and advice from experienced professionals, this episode is definitely worth listening to.

[0:53] Your overall health matters

[3:55] Combatting loneliness as a digital nomad

[4:48] Traveling for a reason

[12:48] Smart moves in investing

[18:30] Be smarter, get travel insurance

[21:03] Underrated places are much more fun (and more cost-efficient)

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Johnny FD is a location independent entrepreneur who began traveling the world in 2008 working as a scuba instructor, fighting professionally in the sport of Muay Thai Kickboxing, and has been featured on Forbes, Business Insider, Entrepreneur.com, England's Top i100 List, and even written about in the Danish magazine Information Denmark.

Johnny has written two books, 12 Weeks in Thailand: The Good Life on the Cheap and Life Changes Quick: Simple Tips to Getting Rich, Fit, and Even Find Love. He is also the host of the Travel Like a Boss Podcast, and the founder of the Digital Nomad super conference, the Nomad Summit.

Johnny FD links:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNB_Oqy28vN6GZxq-ILVzBw
Website: https://www.johnnyfd.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JohnnyFDK?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor


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Travel and exploration is a wonderful and fulfilling way to improve yourself on so many levels. Breaking out of your comfort zone is so difficult to do. Human beings are almost programmed to find whatever makes them feel safest and do it over and over again, even if it prevents them from growing. Traveling will force you to take a different approach. It’ll push you outside the comfort zone you know and love and open you up to new experiences. And the best way to learn all this is to be coached by a seasoned traveler and digital nomad, Shay Doran.

In this episode of The New Nomad, Shay joins our hosts, Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski, in discussing what travel can do for you in terms of self-awareness. They also talked about balance in the digital nomad lifestyle and how to achieve it by time management. As digital nomads, they also stressed the importance of technology and how it helped us shift from the office cubicle to being able to work anywhere. The perfect start of the year episode with a ton of tips and gold nuggets peppered everywhere! Truly an episode you don’t want to miss.

[4:46] Your environment helps you balance your life

[9:24] How much does it cost to travel?

[12:48] How crucial time management is for the laptop lifestyle

[16:50] Helping others positively as digital nomads

[20:34] Using technology to meet new people

[27:18] Ethiopia: A culture of food and sharing

GUEST BIO:

Shay Doran is an entrepreneur and a digital nomad with 13 years of success in business (Corporate Banking & Startups). He achieved location freedom and time freedom from 2018 onwards. He spent 2 years of personal & professional training from those who’ve achieved outstanding success, including Tony Robbins & Dr. John DeMartini.

A proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community and believes in learning from and coaching clients to whom he can directly relate.

Shay Doran Links:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shay-doran
Website: greenrevolt.co.uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shaydoran


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Safety, such a big word these days. With the threat of Covid-19 still rampant, safety could never be more important for travelers. And it doesn’t mean just medical safety. Natural disasters, political unrest, terrorism are just a few that everyone traveling should be on the lookout for. Having a plan in place is just as important as your travel experience and Scott Maras, the owner of ITG Worldwide, is just the person who can help you plan your travels and get you prepared for anything else in between.

Scott joins our hosts, Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski in another gold-nugget-filled episode of The New Nomad. They talked about the importance of keeping yourself safe and why insurance is vital for travelers. Our 3 nomads, who are all insurance people could not stress how important having international coverage is whether you’re traveling for business or leisure. This episode is truly an educational and practical guide for all who travel or want to travel so listen and jot down notes for future reference.

[:30] Ruiners: the best of something you can't get anywhere else

[7:13] It's good to have a plan in place

[13:57] Health and security is a traveler's priority

[17:51] Personal and business travel benefit in your coverage is important

[20:17] The role of technology in the insurance world

[24:23] Knowledge, planning in advance, and presence of mind will get you through emergencies

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Scott Maras is the President and Owner of ITG Worldwide insurance experts, a company that serves individuals, families, and organizations from small to very large. They work directly with clients and partner with clients’ other trusted advisors to deliver international benefits. The ITG Worldwide team has great memories from 25 years of working with clients at their kitchen tables, office breakrooms, and high-rise executive boardrooms.

Their clients are global for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, NGOs, educational institutions and their students and scholars, mission organizations, entrepreneurs and independent consultants, digital nomads, expatriate retirees, business and leisure travelers – and more! ITG Worldwide is based in the USA, but their clients are all over the world. People want to and need to travel around the world for many reasons: to live, learn, work, play, and explore. ITG Worldwide exists to serve them.

Scott Maras Links:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/scott-maras-759a074
Website: itgworldwide.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071788821694


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The sense of belonging is not only a central basic need for our welfare, but it also multi-dimensionally affects our resources to act and perform. The positive identity which is developed through early relationships is the result of children feeling that they are liked, recognized, and accepted for who they are and what they are – both for their unique identity and for their status as a member of a group. This is the foundation of Expat Valley, the world’s first ombudsman for international children.

The Founders of Expat Valley, Karlijn Jacobs and Matthijs de Rave,  join our resident nomads, Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski in a truly interesting episode of The New Nomad this week. They talked about why we should always consider the impact of our decisions on our children, especially when traveling or uprooting ourselves from a place. This conversation between our 4 experienced travelers shone a light on a topic that was rarely discussed and should be delved into more. You wouldn’t want to miss out on all the tips and highlights of this episode so watch it and take some valuable time to really listen. If you have children, have them listen to this too.

[5:05] Children's impact on travel and business

[9:42] Think ahead, think about the kids

[18:38] Children have a voice too

[23:59] Relationships are a part of our identity

[27:36] There is nothing more important to a child than quality time

[31:47] Stay close to your heart

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From being a therapist to leading positions in a number of great organizations, Karlijn Jacobs, Co-founder and Managing Director of Expat Valley, Ombudsman for International Children had the chance to explore what she loves doing most while working with amazing people in an international context. Putting others, especially children, in a position to thrive has been a goal of her that she continues to pursue in the adventure she started with Expat Valley.

Sometimes you just know when you've found your place in the world, as did Matthijs de Rave, Co-founder & Creative Director of Expat Valley, Ombudsman for International Children. He finds it rewarding to build a purpose-driven business and to care for 40 million children that are growing up outside of the country they were born in. He and everyone on Expat Valley believe that international migration should be an enriching experience that allows children to thrive.


Karlijn Jacobs Links:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacobskarlijn
Website: expatvalley.com

Matthijs de Rave Links:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/matthijs-de-rave-55495a10
Website: expatvalley.com


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What is the most effective way to learn a culture (besides immersion)? Storytelling! Storytelling is universal and is as ancient as humankind. Before there was writing, there was storytelling. Stories contain the wisdom of the world, teaching cultural values. Storytelling builds community, celebrates cultural diversity, and preserves cultural identity. Joanna Haugen, the founder of Rooted, a solutions platform at the intersection of sustainable tourism, social impact, and storytelling, is an advocate of giving a voice to people who have the richest stories to tell.

In this week’s episode of The New Nomad, Joanna joins our hosts Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski in talking about the importance of storytelling in our lives as human beings. These three nomads rekindled their experiences in the places they have traveled to and the priceless lessons they have learned along the way. It’s an episode full of gold-nuggets here and there. So don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn and be excited about traveling and sharing your story.

[13:10] Online communities help digital nomads thrive

[15:04] Saying hi to a stranger

[17:00] Voluntourism: Yay or Nay?

[22:15] Slow traveling as a digital nomad

[25:21] Helping people by listening to their stories

[30:35] The power of long walks

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JoAnna Haugen is a writer, speaker, and solutions advocate who has worked in the travel and tourism industry for more than a decade. She is also the founder of Rooted, a solutions platform at the intersection of sustainable tourism, social impact, and storytelling. 

She has written hundreds of articles for dozens of print and online publications including Popular Science, Mongabay, Fast Company, Backpacker, BBC Travel, Delta Sky, American Way, Sustainable Brands, and Adventure.com. She is a member of the Impact Travel Alliance, Society of Environmental Journalists, the Adventure Travel Trade Association, Wanderful Creator Community, and the American Society of Journalists and Authors. She is also a media advisor for the Transformational Travel Council and a volunteer mentor through Women in Travel. Additionally, she is a two-time recipient of the Nevada Arts Council grant.

JoAnna is a returned Peace Corps volunteer, long-term expatriate, international election observer, and intrepid traveler.


JoAnna Haugen Links:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/joannahaugen
Twitter: joanna_haugen
Website: joannahaugen.com


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The popularity of remote work has skyrocketed over the past decade or so. People from all over the world are finding remote work opportunities. Remote work does come with its own challenges and it rests on the shoulders of employers: how to maintain employee satisfaction. With no to little in person communication, remote work can seem isolating. People like Kaleem Clarkson, COO of Blend Me, help employers and employees be happy campers and stay that way in the remote work world.

In this episode of The New Nomad, our hosts Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski, together with Kaleem, talk about the remote work environment, its ups and downs, and how to overcome difficulties when it comes to the laptop lifestyle. As remote workers and digital nomads themselves, they discussed TREE or The Remote Employee Experience and its importance to thriving in the remote work world. It truly is a topic worth your while. So grab your notebook and jot down valuable information as you listen to this episode.

[10:31] Building the TREE

[18:13] Time vs Value

[20:26] The world needs more trust and kindness to be better

[28:19] Getting together to build connections, not the other way around

[29:32] The value of communication

[33:37] The power of EQ

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Kaleem is a husband, father, remote work advocate, people operations professional, and speaker. As the Chief Operating Officer, Kaleem ensures all of Blend Me’s services and programs follow the strategic plan and the vision of the CEO.

With nearly 20 years of strategic operations and event planning experience, he helps leadership implement people operations solutions that increase productivity and engagement for both internal and external stakeholders. He is passionate about work-life integration and maximizing The Remote Employee Experience (TREE). 

Kaleem currently resides in Atlanta, Georgia with his family. When he is not working, you can find him mountain biking on the trails of Georgia with his headphones, blasting a little hard rock music.

Kaleem Clarkson Links:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kaleemclarkson
Twitter: kaleemclarkson
Website: remotelyone.com


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Health and safety should always remain your number one priority when traveling, no matter where you go. We all know that traveling will never be the same as before due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Your idea of traveling might be different now but this doesn’t mean that it has to be less fun. You just have to make the most out of your vacation while ensuring health practices and keeping in mind the things you should be aware of for safe travel. Safety also means that you have protection against unforeseen circumstances - travel insurance. And that’s where Juliana Jernigan from Insured Nomads comes in.

Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski, together with Juliana, talked about how important it is to secure your health and safety while traveling. Taking care of yourself, and sometimes your family, should always be one of the most important things when traveling, especially abroad. This episode is both endearing and educating - surely you don’t want to miss any part of it.

[4:21] Things To Keep in Mind While Traveling: Resilience and Humility

[6:28] Planning Could Save You From a Lot of Headache

[13:25] The Responsibility of Employers to Their Employees

[16:49] The Effects of Traveling on Children

[21:42] Keeping Yourself Mentally Healthy

[26:54] Telemedicine and Its Importance Today

GUEST BIO:
As a Co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Insured Nomads, Juliana Jernigan has worked and lived across 5 continents and has gathered valuable experience in pursuit of a better world for everyone. 

A wife, mother, medical doctor, this wonder woman has touched the lives of many people. She now lives between Alabama, USA and the moon.


Dr. Juliana Jernigan Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianajernigan/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JulianaJernigan
https://www.insurednomads.com/


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What is that one thing that everyone that has a job craves for? Freedom, right? When Covid untethered us from our offices, many people experienced new forms of flexibility, and the taste of freedom left us hungry for more. We want our work to be a joyful expression and an enjoyable part of life - and freedom adds to that. Well, that is the goal of Remote.com’s CEO, Job van der Voort.

In this episode of The New Nomad, Job joins Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski in a discussion about productivity and freedom in the remote work environment. Our three nomads shared their experiences and thoughts on the actuality of the laptop lifestyle and how to thrive in it with the tools and technology we have today. Actual work freedom is doing something you really enjoy, but remember: complete freedom comes from complete responsibility.

[2:15] The Culture of Honor

[5:59] The World Could Use a Bit More Kindness

[9:48] Work-Life Balance, Is It Really Needed?

[14:53] Working Without Borders: The Remote Work Life

[18:07] The Necessity of Transparency in Remote Work

[19:10] Digital Nomad Visa - Your Ticket to Working Anywhere

GUEST BIO:

Job is the CEO and co-founder of Remote. Job previously worked as a neuroscientist before leaving academia to become the VP of Product at GitLab, the world’s largest all-remote company, where he hired talent in 67 different countries. Job is a sought-after presenter, speaking on topics related to scaling a remote-first startup, remote culture, and the future of work. 

Job has two kids and five hundred hobbies.


Job Van der V Links:
Website: https://www.crunchbase.com/person/job-van-der-voort
LinkedIn: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/jobvo
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jobvo?lang=en

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How do you build your own brand? A lot of aspiring entrepreneurs ask themselves this question, sometimes even experienced ones. In building your personal brand, figuring out who you really are and what you stand for is vital. A strong brand stands out in the crowd—and gains more sales, increased awareness, and better customer experiences as a result. Lauren Tickner of Impact School teaches exactly that. 

This episode of The New Nomad is truly an interesting one as Lauren joins Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski in educating digital nomads and everybody else in personal brand building. They discussed how to make your global team share different time zones and still be productive. This is truly a conversation worth listening to so tune in to The New Nomad and pick up valuable gold nuggets that will help you in your professional and personal journey.

[1:15] Creativity in the midst of Covid-19 boredom

[6:13] New level, new devil

[7:25] Having systems saves your day

[12:01] The challenges and the perks of having a globally-dispersed team

[16:53] Your accountability as a leader

[20:07] How your passion can become your career

GUEST BIO:

Lauren Tickner started Impact School, a coaching and e-learning company helping experts build online businesses that help more people and are easy to operate.

As we speak, Lauren is working on building a NEW software to run your entire online business after she acquired a software development company in 2020. And as of 2021, Lauren now partners with experts in all areas to impact more people through packaging knowledge into info products, coaching programs, and online courses.

Oh, and she built the 119th most followed account out of 10m+ people on Clubhouse in under 3 months of using the app. The London Stock Exchange called her a Marketing Genius for a reason.

Lauren Tickner Links:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/laurentickner
Website: impactschoolmba.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/laurentickner


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It’s not easy to start a digital nomad lifestyle. Besides the things you have to consider like expenses, you have to be ready for the risks involved because a remote job search is a lot different than a traditional one. You won’t be able to meet someone in person, hand in your resume, or fill out an application. Fortunately, some career coaches can help you perfect your online presence, practice video interviews, and build your personal brand. And this is Remote Work Coach Jordan Carroll’s expertise.

In this episode of The New Nomad, Jordan joins hosts Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski in conversation about the digital nomad lifestyle and why it’s not for everyone. They talked about how important it is to plan ahead as you’ll never know what the universe might bring you - why it’s sometimes staying attuned with yourself and the circumstances around you might be helpful in this journey. So get ready to learn a lot as you listened to another gold nugget-filled episode of The New Nomad.

[2:36] Awareness saves lives

[9:57] Remote work is not for everyone

[12:59] Self awareness will lead you to where you should be

[16:49] The foundation of success is mindset

[20:04] About guided meditation and its benefits

[22:02] Being in control of your emotions

GUEST BIO:
Jordan Carroll has worked more than seven years remotely in the U.S. and while traveling internationally. He worked for a Fortune 50 company, start-ups, and his own businesses. He has lived in over 15 countries on five continents in the past three years and is a member of the Forbes Coaches Council. 

He’s now Known as The Remote Job Coach, and as such he creates content, courses, and coaching programs to help high performers learn a process to land legitimate remote jobs and gain freedom and flexibility in their lives. Thousands of remote job seekers have used his methodologies to find success in their remote job searches.


Jordan Carroll Links:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jordanscarroll
Website: https://www.jordanscarroll.com/?r_done=1
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCORh-_he8Vs6yGp3AnRQB5w


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