We sit down with Slava to explore what long-term travel really looks like beyond the highlight reel. He reflects on identity, freedom, and redefining wealth through time rather than money, sharing how travel shifts from escape to everyday life. We talk about slowing down, letting go of old versions of success, and building systems that make a nomadic life feel sustainable, grounded, and intentional.

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Born from long voice notes and biweekly calls across continents, the Where She Builds Podcast is a space to share the unfiltered realities of the messy, behind-the-scenes journey of being solopreneurs whilst travelling, and building a life that is anything other than ordinary.

Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whereshebuilds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Anna ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yourtravelfriendanna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Shandi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachshandi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch us on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whereshebuilds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

00:00 Intro

00:46 Chitty Chat

20:09 Coach Shandi's One-On-One Training

22:37 How Work Sparked a Love for Travel

25:09 The Pandemic's Impact on Lifestyle Choices

26:38 Leaving Life Security Behind

28:12 Defining True Wealth: Time Over Money

29:41 The Realities of Long-Term Travel

31:06 Slava's 3 Day Work Week

34:30 Shandi's One on One Coaching

34:55 Lacking Curiosity During Burnout

37:27 Meals Bring Connections Alive

41:41 Misconceptions about Slava

46:30 Attachment to Identity and Purpose

48:43 Adapting Our Character

51:25 Drinking Beer Changed His Identity

55:06 Slava's New Hobby, Chess

56:42 Outro

We're back for season 3! We're celebrating the New Year by reflecting on our travels, holiday experiences, and the importance of community. We share what’s IN and what’s OUT for 2026, defining our personal growth, fitness, and the future of the Where She Builds podcast, while balancing our businesses, self-care, and collaboration with others.

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Born from long voice notes and biweekly calls across continents, the Where She Builds Podcast is a space to share the unfiltered realities of the messy, behind-the-scenes journey of being solopreneurs whilst travelling, and building a life that is anything other than ordinary.

Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whereshebuilds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Anna ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yourtravelfriendanna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Shandi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachshandi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch us on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whereshebuilds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

00:00 Intro

00:31 Welcome Back for Season 3!

01:44 New Year Reflections

04:37 Recording Across Continents

07:54 How We're Working and Travelling

10:41 Christmas Celebrations

13:27 Managing Businesses During the Holidays

16:20 Place Your Ad

16:48 Community Management and Enhancing Spaces

19:31 Goal Setting and Intentions for the New Year

20:34 Can we speak English?

21:14 Reflecting on Growth and Future Goals

23:28 Planning for Personal Milestones

24:49 Ins and Outs for 2026

28:44 Embracing Self-Worth Financially

30:47 The Power of Collaboration

34:23 Focusing on Movement and Well-Being

42:40 Outro

It’s the last episode of season 2 and of the year! We wrap up 2025 by recapping the last 14 episodes, sharing how we spend the holidays as entrepreneurs internationally, and exploring what lies ahead for the next chapter of Where She Builds. We wish you Happy Holidays, safe travels, and we’ll see you in the new year. Ciao for now!

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Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whereshebuilds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Anna ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yourtravelfriendanna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Shandi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachshandi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch us on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whereshebuilds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

00:00 Intro

00:24 Holiday Chitty Chat

41:12 Outro

Joining us for the second half of our conversation Marco Traina, sharing his concept of Beet Community, a coliving space in Palermo that fosters a sense of home and belonging for travellers. He talks about the importance of creating connections between locals and nomads, the challenges he navigates while running a coliving space, and the upcoming Italia Nomad Fest, which aims to bridge the gap between travellers and local culture. We explore sustainable tourism, community engagement, and the role networking plays in entrepreneurship.

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00:00 Intro

00:35 Chitty Chat

19:46 Marco Founder of Beet Community

21:17 The Concept Behind Beet Community

22:46 The Importance of Co-Living

24:25 The Energy of the Space

26:11 Potluck Evenings: Building Connections

28:34 Expanding the Space: Meeting Demand

30:59 Challenges of Running a Coliving Space

34:03 Follow Where She Builds

34:31 Personal and Professional Boundaries

37:09 Exploring Palermo Beyond

38:44 The Essence of Cultural Exchange

42:30 From Consumption to Contribution

45:51 Italia Nomad Fest

50:28 The Power of Networking

56:25 Outro

He’s the face of Beet Community Coliving in Palermo, Italy, but we get to know the vegan triathlete and entrepreneur behind it all, Marco Traina. He started in the fashion world, then a Master’s project led him to create a community that blends international connection and travel sustainability with a refined purpose. This episode explores how he finds his why in this new chapter of entrepreneurship.

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Beet Community Instagram

Beetroot Consulting

Marco's Linkedin

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00:00 Intro

00:43 Chitty Chat

19:24 Welcome Marco Traina

20:58 Marco's Early Life and Fashion Career

25:15 The Transition to Entrepreneurship

26:02 Triathlons

31:29 The Mindset of an Extreme Athlete

33:27 Sports and Business: A Synergy

34:21 Shandi's 6 Week Program

34:46 Current Focus and Future Goals

36:58 Being Vegan

42:45 Travel Experiences and Insights

47:20 Misconceptions About Marco

49:44 Exciting Projects Ahead

51:21 Outro

Are you a Type A or Type B traveller? Do you consider yourself budget-friendly or someone who indulges in luxury? In this episode, we dive into the intricacies of travel planning and how we handle all the choices around transportation, food, and the essentials that make a trip run smoothly. We highlight the balance between being organized and saving room for spontaneity, while utilizing your community resources, and maintaining clear communication with travel friends and partners.

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Map Lists

YTF Community

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Born from our long voice notes and biweekly calls across multiple continents, this podcast is our space to share the unfiltered realities of the messy, magical, behind-the-scenes journey of building a business (and a life) that is anything other than ordinary.

Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whereshebuilds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Anna ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yourtravelfriendanna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Shandi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachshandi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch us on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whereshebuilds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

00:00 Intro

00:25 Chitty Chat

18:49 Introduction to Travel Styles

20:49 Type A vs Type B

22:43 Do You Like Planning?

24:45 What to book first?

27:15 Safety and Budgeting in Travel

29:56 Timing Your Travel Plans

33:13 Booking in Advance vs Spontaneity

35:17 Productivity Pals | Coworking Club

35:57 Activities

36:44 Budget vs Luxury Travel

43:45 Planning for Travel Success

47:15 Choosing Accommodations Wisely

49:58 Navigating Food Choices on the Road

53:05 Transportation Preferences and Tips

57:32 Essential Travel Tips and Tricks

01:03:24 Outro

Steph Mi joins us to chat about all things content creation. She navigates the balance between a stable healthcare career and a growing passion for creativity. Steph opens up about feeling stagnant, the spark travel brings to her work, and how community and networking shape her journey. We explore the realities of monetizing content, finding the right platforms, and embracing self-reflection and growth along the way.

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Steph's YouTube

Steph's Blog

Steph's Pinterest

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​​Born from our long voice notes and biweekly calls across multiple continents, this podcast is our space to share the unfiltered realities of the messy, magical, behind-the-scenes journey of building a business (and a life) that is anything other than ordinary.

Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whereshebuilds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Anna ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yourtravelfriendanna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Shandi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachshandi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch us on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whereshebuilds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.00:00 Intro

00:37 Chitty Chat

17:39 Welcome Steph

20:26 Balancing Healthcare and Content Creation

24:26 Navigating Burnout and Creativity

28:34 The Spark for Serious Content Creation

31:52 Content Platforms and Strategies

36:49 Join the YTF Community

37:21 Niche Audiences

39:27 The Art of Planning and Organization

41:41 Quarterly Planning Strategies

47:24 Monetizing Content Creation

51:29 Future Aspirations and Creative Projects

57:34 Outro

Anna shares her journey of organizing the first YTF Pop-up Coliving in Montenegro, reflecting on the motivations behind her decision to pursue the project solo, the challenges faced, and the importance of community support. We cover the planning process, overcoming self-doubt, and the emotional aspects of entrepreneurship. Anna shares what lessons she learned and what’s next for YTF Colivings.

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​Born from our long voice notes and biweekly calls across multiple continents, this podcast is our space to share the unfiltered realities of the messy, magical, behind-the-scenes journey of building a business (and a life) that is anything other than ordinary.

Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whereshebuilds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Anna ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yourtravelfriendanna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Shandi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachshandi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch us on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whereshebuilds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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00:00 Intro

00:50 Chitty Chat

19:46 YTF Coliving Recap

24:59 Overcoming Doubts

29:10 The Challenges of Solo Planning

33:21 Believing in the Vision

36:19 Ad

36:43 Motivation and Marketing

38:15 Pop-Up Co-Living Experience

43:00 Wearing Too Many Hats

46:18 Lasting Memories

47:19 The Power of Connection

49:37 Tres Amigas

53:01 Balkan Local Experiences

55:49 Lessons Learned and Logistics

01:00:12 What’s Next for YTF Colivings?

01:06:43 Outro

Bianca Rappaport, full-time nomad who has been traveling for nearly a decade joins us to share her journey of travel hacking, house sitting, and how she has created a sustainable lifestyle while exploring the world. As the Founder of Wanderwell Club, she delves into the benefits of house sitting, the importance of community - based tourism, sustainability and empowering travellers to use their impact mindfully on local communities.

Save $10 on your first month of membership to Wanderwell.Club Code [WHERESHEBUILDS]

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​​Born from our long voice notes and biweekly calls across multiple continents, this podcast is our space to share the unfiltered realities of the messy, magical, behind-the-scenes journey of building a business (and a life) that is anything other than ordinary.

Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whereshebuilds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Anna ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yourtravelfriendanna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Shandi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachshandi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch us on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whereshebuilds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

00:00 Intro

00:39 Chitty Chat

“Why did no one warn me about this?”

We’re sharing the biggest lessons we've learned about starting our own businesses, moving abroad, travelling, prioritizing wellness and trying to keep long-distance relationships alive. Because it's not what you see on the highlights reel.

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​Born from our long voice notes and biweekly calls across multiple continents, this podcast is our space to share the unfiltered realities of the messy, magical, behind-the-scenes journey of building a business (and a life) that is anything other than ordinary.

Follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whereshebuilds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Anna ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@yourtravelfriendanna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and Shandi ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@coachshandi⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Watch us on YouTube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@whereshebuilds⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

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00:00 Intro

00:13 Chitty Chat

18:30 What We Wish We Knew...

19:05 ...about business

34:06 ...about travel

45:50 Rate the Show!

46:17 ...about relationships

57:52 Outro