The New Nomad

We all like music, one genre or the other. I don't believe there's a single person that actually dislikes all types of music. Some people love music to a concerning degree like it's the only thing they think about and want so constantly that it feels like an addiction. It's far more than a want, it's a need. Ultimately, music has changed our lives and still changes us every day. That same passion drove Kia Orion to where he is right now - running Beat School and teaching how to create cool music.

In this episode of The New Nomad, Kia joins hosts Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski in exploring the world of beats and what it took to thrive in it. From making 10 years’ worth of mistakes and failed tries, Kia finally pursued his passion for music by creating and teaching his students good ole’ ground thumpin’ beats. Our trio of nomads also discussed the challenges in this niche and tips on how to be successful in it. This is a fun-filled (and music tips-filled) episode that you wouldn’t want to miss. Really.

[3:43] Selling everything in pursuit of being a digital nomad

[4:35] A million ways to approach online businesses

[6:24] The birth of Beat School - monetizing your passion

[18:58] At the end of the day, it’s all about integrity

[20:45] Do what you love and everything else is just icing on the cake

[25:39] Being comfortable outside of your comfort zone

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Kia Orion started 10 years of mistakes then eventually started making dope music and officially been living a nomadic life for 3 years and change. 

He had been a bartender, marketing manager, and even a high school teacher. Originally from New York, he grew up as the guy hustling his mixtape out of the backpack. After college and a brief stint working at Island/Def Jam, he realized the major label life was not for him. Kia spent four years in Philly, and then after hitting an all-time low got fed up with how life was going. So he sold everything he owns, quit his job, and bought a one-way ticket to Northern Thailand.

These days, Kia makes music, creates content, runs Beat School, and obsesses over the process.


Kia Orion Links:
Website: https://www.kiaorion.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kiaorion/?hl=en
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kiaorion


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For remote employees and digital nomads, organizational abilities can make or break offsite work experience. Without physical supervision, peer pressure, and the experience of walking into the office, even small tasks can seem daunting, and motivation can plummet. How you structure your remote workday has a huge impact on how you spend your day and thus, how much you get done. And that’s what Chase Warrington has been really passionate about - keeping a remote worker’s day organized and structured

Chase joins hosts Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski in this episode of The New Nomad, talking about how important it is to get your tasks organized and the tools that you can use. Our three nomads also discussed the beauty of Valencia, Spain, and how they enjoyed paella (take note, the authentic paella does not have seafood). They shared their challenges and experiences in their nomad lifestyle where you can pick gold nuggets of information that can help you in your laptop-wielding lifestyle. This is definitely a knowledge-filled episode you don’t want to miss.

[1:07] After-pandemic travels

[6:11] Why go to sunny Valencia, Spain

[12:32] Asynchronous communication is the key to the laptop lifestyle

[15:01] A vision trip is as vital as actually traveling there

[18:59] The pros and cons of traveling with a pet

[23:44] Authentic paellas do not have seafood in them

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Chase Warrington is the Head of Business Development at Doist, a remote-first team with 85 employees in 30+ countries. He is also a regular contributor to many of the leading remote-work courses, conferences, and publications, as well as the host of his new podcast, About Abroad. Having worked remotely since 2009, and managed teams spanning all time zones, he is passionate about making remote work, work. 

After calling a half-a-dozen countries “home”, Chase, an American expat now living in Spain, is well-known for his passion for making location independence the new norm — and helping others step into a life beyond their borders. He is a major contributor to nearly every major remote-centric publication, podcast, and blog, and can often be seen collaborating with some of the most prominent companies in the remote workspace.


Chase Warrington Links:
LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/chase-warrington
Websites:  shopmyalamode.com
Blog:  onpurposewanderer.com 
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcwarrington

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Whoever said that a community is a way of life could never be more correct. As human beings, we need a sense of belonging, and that sense of belonging is what connects us to the many relationships we develop. Communities are also rich in resources, that is where their collective aspect comes into play. No matter where you go, there will always be a group of people who share the same passion and interests. If there is none, build one! And that is exactly what Gonçalo Hall does. He builds communities and helps them thrive in remote work life.

In this episode of The New Nomad, Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski joined by Gonçalo in a very passionate discussion about Portugal, remote work, and the importance of communities. While it’s so tempting to just get lost in a new country and find your way by yourself, it is also good to know that there are communities of digital nomads and remote workers who have local knowledge of the place and can help you out. Our trio of digital nomads discussed experiences and gave gold-nugget tips on how to thrive in this laptop lifestyle. This episode is really an episode that is not to be missed out on!

[3:41] Building communities in “cold” places

[7:19] Activities that keep digital nomads grounded

[11:01] Fast internet: a non-negotiable

[13:42] All about remote work visa

[18:39] How communities help

[23:55] The future for remote workers of Africa: learn more

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Gonçalo Hall is a remote work evangelist who works to make remote work the new normal by educating people and companies about the best strategies to plan and implement remote work. In the last 5 years, Gonçalo spent time in Europe and Asia, from Germany to Bali, Vietnam, and Thailand as a digital nomad, and has been enjoying the amazing connections and inspiration that this lifestyle allows him to have. Launched in 2019 The Remote Work Movement Podcast, where you can hear from the top leaders on the remote work movement, Remote Shift conference in Lisbon, Portugal, and several workshops around the world, from Budapest to Brazil. 

When he is not talking about remote work he is organizing events about it, the first one was Remote Shift in Portugal followed by several smaller events around the world. In 2020 Gonçalo is organizing conferences in Brazil and Portugal, always focused on the movement he is building. Remote work is more than a passion, it became a mission to help everyone who would like to have this lifestyle to achieve it.


Gonçalo Hall Links:
LinkedIn & Twitter
Website: Digital Nomad Village Madeira Islands, Digital Nomads Caparica & Remote Europe 

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Balancing thought and action will always be a challenge for many people. When you spend too much time studying and picturing what a project is going to be like, too much time thinking about how awesome it will be, and too little time actually making the thing, you make no progress. It doesn’t hurt to research but is there a thing like too much research? Yes, there is. So just take the action and get your plans rolling. That’s just what Mitko Karshovski did. He majored in the fields of Microbiology, Biotechnology, Art History, Journalism, and Creative Writing then eventually put all the collective wisdom he gained into action.

Mitko joins Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski in another knowledge-filled episode of The New Nomad. They discussed the pros and cons of passion and why it is better to pursue something that sparks your interest and turn it into a raging fire. Our three nomads share their experiences and give away kernels of helpful tips on how to thrive in the world of location independence. This is an episode that you wouldn’t even think about missing out on.

[4:19] Surround yourself with like-minded people

[7:55] Pursuing your interests

[10:14] How entrepreneurship changes perspectives

[13:50] Rediscovering your hometown through the eyes of your friends

[16:40] Reinventing and capitalizing on the skills you already know

[22:57] Corporate world “gigafied”

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For the last 5 years, Mitko Karshovski has been living as a digital nomad and spent a majority of that time growing an agency from a small team of 6 to over 25 professionals all working 100% remote. At the end of 2020, he launched Parable, an online membership that uses detailed case studies of real-world 6, 7, and 8 figure location-independent businesses to teach people how to build an online business of their own that allows them to live life on their terms. 

Mitko is also the host of That Remote Life, one of the fastest-growing podcasts in its category where he interviews entrepreneurs and thought leaders on the topics of business, remote work, global citizenship, economics, tech, and much more.

Mitko Karshovski Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitkokarshovski/
Website: thatremotelife.com/
Parable: https://thatremotelife.com/joinparable
Twitter, Facebook & Instagram

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Have you ever been to a place where you just don’t know anybody and don’t have any idea what to do there? And you went there just because the name sounds exotic enough? Well, Dora Zane and her team in Going Remotely might just have what you need. They help people in navigating Croatia like getting bang-for-the-buck accommodation and helping people find the right environment for them. She was born and raised in Zagreb and spent some time in Amsterdam but went back to her home country to pursue her passion for helping people.

Dora joins our The New Nomad hosts, Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski in regaling the audience with the amazing description of places in Croatia, the tourist spots, and the ones only locals would know. Our three nomads also gave tips on what to do in Croatia and shared their experiences (don’t you know that the weather is just perfect in this country even in winter that you can still enjoy a day at the beach?). It’s a country to cross on your bucket list, and maybe, you might want to stay there for a while longer and this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

[2:43] Pet insurance for our furry travel buddies

[5:26] Croatia: living the digital nomad dream

[8:09] The birth of GoingRemotely.com

[15:33] Why you won’t find $250/month accommodation in Croatia

[18:51] The picturesque towns of Croatia

[25:02] Places frequented by Digital Nomads


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Dora Zane was born and raised in Zagreb, Croatia who has done a lot of traveling too. She lives in the middle of Croatia, Amsterdam, and the South of France.

She co-founded GoingRemotely.com and along with her team, they help people, especially remote workers in their logistics, accommodation, visa, etc. Their mission is to make finding affordable accommodation in Croatia easy no matter which town you want to go to.

She is also a start-up mentor for IdeaHackers, a company that unites 450 professionals that brings the right people at the right time for your projects, programs, or challenges.

 Dora Zane Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorazane/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dorazane/?hl=en
Website: https://goingremotely.com/

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What better way to appreciate what you have than giving back to those who are in need? It is true that we find happiness and contentment in helping others reach their dreams, may it be as simple as rebuilding their houses or as grand as traveling the world. It is innate to us as humans to have this urge to be of service to others. That is exactly what David Richter did, as is still doing to this point. Being one of the board members of Tabitha Foundation, a foundation that helps enable Cambodia’s poorest of the poor to recognize and develop inherent skills that will allow them to live a respected and dignified life.

In this episode of The New Nomad, David joins Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski in sharing what it really means to give back to the world. Working with their hands in building houses and educating people, our three travelers with big hearts spared no detail in regaling their experience in Cambodia and other places too. This is a The New Nomad episode that would really inspire you to take a step back and appreciate the basics that you have that other people consider luxury.

[2:16] The stakeholders and stockholders

[5:24] How lucky we indeed are

[10:34] Children know no race

[16:38] When a spear hits a shield

[19:15] If you’ve got something on your bucket list, get going

[21:30] Inspiring people to go on an adventure

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In 1967, David Richter, age 10, returned to suburban Westchester County, N.Y., from Kenya, where he had lived for two years while his father served as deputy country director for the Peace Corps. He spent the early 1980’s working in a refugee camp in Phanat Nikom, Thailand, and met hundreds of Cambodian refugees.  Hearing their harrowing escape and survival stories was devastating, David supports their cause whenever he learns of an organization that is working to rebuild their country and mend their hearts.

David went to Cambodia with his family in 2004 and returned seven times to build houses under the auspices of the Tabitha Foundation, a community development nonprofit based in Phnom Penh. Dave serves on the Tabitha U.S.A. board and, in March, led a 16-member team back to Cambodia. Through this foundation, Dave has been leading groups of volunteer “builders” to Cambodia to build houses for families who can’t afford them (prior experience not required).  For the past 7 years, Dave works together with teams of volunteers and he says, “this is an incredibly moving experience – both humbling and exhilarating.”

David Richter Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-richter-0ba148/
Website: https://www.richterintl.com/
Website: https://tabitha-cambodia.org/programmes/family_partnership_list/sort:name/direction:asc


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Retirement has a synonym: financial independence. Both terms are used to define a financial status that, once reached, means you’re no longer dependent on outside sources of income. Eric Richard worked his way into a lucrative corporate job in supply chain management, but with that came long hours and a terrible commute. After realizing that frugality can go a long way, he saved $500k and traveled around the world.

In this fun and wisdom-filled episode of The New Nomad, Eric joins Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski in educating and inspiring our audience to achieve FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early). Most people dream of retiring early and our 3 nomads share their experiences, ideas, and tips on how to do just that. From being frugal and investing smartly, it’s an episode full of gold nuggets that will surely be handy one of these days.

[3:16] The one who owes money and the one who makes money

[7:01] On smart and practical spending

[13:53] Automate and save

[16:23] Practical and comfortable traveling

[19:43] Saving tip: Invest

[22:17] Colombia: not just about Narcos

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Eric Richard is a millennial on the path of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early).

I July 2019, Eric quit his full-time W2 job to become a location-independent entrepreneur and achieved lean FIRE. Living in Austin and working as an Operations Manager in the warehousing and logistics industry, he had a long commute, an odd work schedule, long hours, and night and weekend shifts. He found out about FIRE at the end of 2015 and immediately began to make many positive life changes in regards to his finances. Eric focused on avoiding Lifestyle Inflation and reducing costs on the Big 3: Housing, Transportation, and Food. He also utilized Travel Hacking to save money on flights and hotels.

Eric now hosts the Nomad on FIRE podcast, where he talks about the digital nomad lifestyle and FI. He interviews other digital nomads, early retirees, entrepreneurs, freelancers, world travelers. Eric has visited 16 countries, including Latin America and Southeast Asia, but says he’s never touched down in Europe.


 Eric Richard Links:
Website: https://nomadonfire.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomadonfire/
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/The-Nomad-on-FIRE-Podcast/dp/B08K58D25W

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Would you willingly step out of your comfort zone? Staying inside our “comfort zone” can make us feel safe and in control, but is it truly the best thing for us? Being in the Zoom existence that Covid-19 brought, it’s easier to just stay where you are comfortable and not challenged. There are some people who help others develop the insights and courage necessary to act outside their personal and cultural comfort zones. Andy Molinsky, a Professor at Brandeis University’s International Business School, is one of them. 

In this episode of The New Nomad, Andy joins Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski for another knowledge-filled episode about being comfortable outside your cultural comfort zone. They also shared their experiences in being out of their own comfort bubble and the good and not so good things they got from it. This episode teaches people how to adapt and adjust their behavior in a new culture - an interesting episode that brings light to cultural flexibility necessary in this digital day and age.

[2:52] Working out your resilience

[10:16] Creating trust and intimacy, virtually

[12:16] Embracing the uncomfortable: conviction, customization, and clarity

[18:59] Accepting our differences

[20:22] Not everything about culture matters

[25:49] Passing our stories to the next generation

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Andy Molinsky is a Professor at Brandeis University’s International Business School, with a joint appointment in the Department of Psychology.  Andy received his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior and M.A. in Psychology from Harvard University. He also holds a Master’s Degree in International Affairs from Columbia University and a B.A. in International Affairs from Brown University.  Andy’s work helps people develop the insights and courage necessary to act outside their personal and cultural comfort zones when doing important, but challenging, tasks in work and life. His research and writing has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Inc. Magazine, Psychology Today, the Financial Times, the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, the Boston Globe, NPR and Voice of America. Andy was awarded as a Top Voice for LinkedIn for his work in education. 

His first book, Global Dexterity (Harvard Business Review Press, 2013), received the Axiom Award (Silver Medal) for Best Business Book in International Business & Globalization and has been used widely in organizations around the world, including Boeing, AIG, the US Air Force Academy, and the Clinton Foundation, among others. His new book Reach was published with Penguin Random House in January 2017.  He teaches, consults, and lectures widely to university and corporate audiences.


 Andy Molinsky Links:
Website: https://www.andymolinsky.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andymolinsky/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/andymolinsky?lang=en

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Do you know how rare it is to meet someone who has been to all 7 continents and 140 countries? How can you keep up with all the memories? There’s a way to do it: Take photos of your adventure! That’s exactly what Gary Arndt did. He sold his house in 2007 and has been travelling ever since. He is one of the few people who can count the countries he has not visited or lived in - a true-to-the-bone modern day nomad.

Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski, the hosts of The New Nomad, are quite the travellers themselves. Joined by Gary, they entertain and educate their audience with their adventures, challenges, and tips on how to travel safely while basking in the experience. This episode described in detail the places and the faces they three have seen, actually getting a good look of the world through their eyes!

[3:17] West is the way to go

[8:23] The 50 State Club

[10:04] Safety tips for travellers

[10:14] Nothing good ever happens in a nightclub

[16:16] Photography is not rocket science

[17:56] Canada’s hidden jewels

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In March 2007, Gary Arndt sold his house in Eden Prairie, Minnesota in order to travel the world. The initial plan was to travel for about a year and a half, however he decided to continue his travels indefinitely. Since 2007, he has traveled to about 140 countries and all seven continents. Arndt did not maintain a personal residence, living only in temporary locations until he decided to finally “settle down” in  2016 when he got an apartment, his base where he could return to between trips.

He chronicles his journey on his travel blog, Everything Everywhere, which has approximately 100,000 readers monthly. The blog includes both comments on the places he has traveled and photography. He also co-hosts the podcast This Week in Travel and has contributed articles and photography to websites including The Atlantic and HuffPost, and The Four Hour Work Week. Arndt has won awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and other organizations. In 2010, he was one of 25 selections for Time magazine's best blog list.

Gary Arndt Links:
Website: https://everything-everywhere.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everythingeverywhere/?hl=en
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EverywhereTrip?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

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How do you really know a culture? Immerse yourself in it! Travelers are increasingly seeking these authentic, immersive experiences in new places. Being unfamiliar with the basics, like how to get around, how to speak the language, which restaurants serve the real deal, and which serve a touristy rendition of local food, can be very difficult to understand the bigger picture. But there’s no need to fear because immersing yourself in other cultures is the best thing you can do for yourself.

David Mcneil of Expat Empire joins Andrew Jernigan and Allen Koski in another meaningful and educational episode of The New Nomad, discussing what it really means to be a modern nomad. In this day and age, the Laptop Lifestyle is truly convenient and at the same time, a new terrain to explore. People like David help other people achieve their nomad goals by ensuring that they are fully equipped wherever they go. They talked about how challenging but fulfilling the new nomadic lifestyle is and provided tips on the difficulties one would encounter in such an adventure. Truly an episode that takes you to different places!

[5:14] Travelling for the right reason

[7:06] Watch, learn, and listen

[12:31] Getting set up and making friends in a new environment

[15:53] Countries that allow digital nomad status

[18:10] We’re all the same but different

[24:23] Why it’s good to go to real experts that to specialised Google experts

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David started Expat Empire because he has a genuine passion for living abroad. While he is originally from the United States, he’s been living abroad permanently since 2014 in Tokyo (2 years), Berlin (3 years), and Porto, Portugal since 2019. In total, he has traveled to nearly 60 countries so far. His life goal is to help others to discover the lifestyle that provides them with the greatest possible motivation and excitement, and then work with them to create and execute a plan to achieve it - whether that includes transitioning to a flexible career in tech, moving abroad, working remotely, becoming a digital nomad, or starting a bootstrapped business. In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, David has spent his career in software product management and investment banking. He has also participated in many speaking engagements about topics such as bootstrapping businesses, product management, and working abroad at universities including Berlin Technical University and Beuth Hochschule Berlin.

David McNeill Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/expatdavid/
Website: https://expatempire.com/team/david-mcneill/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/expatdavid


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