Welcome to Transient Conversations from Hideout, a podcast design to inspire and educate anyone who wants to become a digital nomad through the conversations with nomads and travelers. At Transient Conversations, we believe in balance, community, and exploration. We value authentic connections, foster dynamic communities, and embrace curiosity and exploration.Today, we are going to be talking to Julian Cole. Julian Cole is a strategy consultant to leading brands including Uber, Apple, Facebook, and Disney.Previously he was Head of Comms Planning at BBDO New York, where he oversaw a team of 15+ strategists who created award-winning work for Bacardi, Footlocker, Mountain Dew, GE, Snickers, M&Ms, Lowes, Interscope Records, Bombay Sapphire and the Sandy Hook Foundation.Julian now runs the Strategy Finishing School, where he helps aspiring and professional strategists level up their game.In this Transient Conversation, we discuss Julian experiences with nomadic living and the challenges that come with it. We touch on visa requirements, uprooting one's life with a baby in tow, finding accommodation in competitive rental markets like Lisbon, and integrating into local communities while being respectful of locals' needs.