While She's Away

This week I'm resharing part two of my guest appearance on The Maverick Show with Matt Bowles.

The Maverick Show is all about real, in-depth chats with some of the most interesting world travelers, digital nomads, and location-independent entrepreneurs. Matt Bowles travels the globe full-time, meeting fascinating people, uncovering stories of their wildest adventures, and breaking down the skills, tactics, and strategies they use to build remote businesses and design their lifestyles.

This is Part 2 of my afternoon wine sesh with Matt. I shared travel tips and resources for queer digital nomads and discussed queer dating while living the digital nomad life. We also talked about my experience hosting this podcast, including a memorable interview with a Palestinian guest. I reflected on my journey of learning about the Palestinian struggle and my commitment to supporting their cause both online and in protests!

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• While She's Away Instagram
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• The Maverick Show

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Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This week I'm resharing an episode where I guested on The Maverick Show with Matt Bowles.

The Maverick Show is all about real, in-depth chats with some of the most interesting world travelers, digital nomads, and location-independent entrepreneurs. Matt Bowles travels the globe full-time, meeting fascinating people, uncovering stories of their wildest adventures, and breaking down the skills, tactics, and strategies they use to build remote businesses and design their own lifestyles.

I joined Matt for an afternoon wine sesh, and we started talking about my parents' immigrant experience. I reflected on my own journey of embracing my Guatemalan and Puerto Rican heritage, as well as my journey as a queer person. I talked about my journey traveling across Vietnam by motorcycle, living in Spain, and sailing the Greek Islands. I shared the magical experience of attending the largest LGBTQIA+ Pride Celebration in the world in São Paulo, Brazil.

Want to harness the freedom that comes with freelancing? Join my 90-minute workshop live on September 2nd, designed to help you get your first paid client as a podcast manager. This bite-sized yet impactful session will set you up for success without needing hours of courses. Plus, there's a Q&A session a few weeks post-launch for any burning questions you have.

Connect with Me on Social Media:

• While She's Away Instagram
• While She's Away Tiktok

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Welcome back to the While She's Away Podcast! In this special episode, I'm excited to share some invaluable lessons I've learned over the past year as a freelance podcast manager while traveling the world. I'll be diving into my top four takeaways on mastering project management, transitioning from backpacker to digital nomad, refining pricing strategies, and embracing the joy of freelancing!

Creator Higlight: I'm also thrilled to spotlight the amazing work of Hannah, founder of Digital Nomad Kit and Virtual Excellence Academy, and her incredible LGBTQIA+ remote worker community, Rainbow Remote. If you identify as LGBTQIA+ and exist somewhere on the remote work, entrepreneurship, and travel intersection, you are invited to join this unique corner of the internet!

Want to harness the freedom that comes with freelancing? Join my 90-minute workshop live on September 2nd, designed to help you get your first paid client as a podcast manager. This bite-sized yet impactful session will set you up for success without needing hours of courses. Plus, there's a Q&A session a few weeks post-launch for any burning questions you have.

Connect with me on social media:

• While She's Away Instagram
• While She's Away Tiktok

Travel Resources:

Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads!

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In episode 52 I dive deep into why freelancing is hands-down the best way to become a digital nomad! As a solo budget traveler and digital nomad myself, I spill the tea on why freelancing beats traditional remote jobs, especially when it comes to the freedom and flexibility we all crave.

I'll be comparing it to other freelance jobs like copywriting, virtual assistance, and video editing—and let me tell you, podcast management comes out is the best! We'll chat about everything from project-based versus ongoing work, to potential income streams, and why there's such a huge demand for podcast managers right now, thanks to the booming podcast industry.

I'm also super excited to introduce a new segment called "Creator Highlight," where I'll feature Flavia from Latina Traveler. She's got a killer newsletter packed with tips for travelers that you won't want to miss!

Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," is for you, girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd!

Connect with me on social media:

• While She's Away Instagram
• While She's Away Tiktok

Travel Resources:

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In this episode of While She's Away, I'm diving into freelancing as a digital nomad! I'm answering your questions about how to get started, manage clients across different time zones, and find time to improve your skills. I'm also sharing all about the importance of networking and how platforms like HoneyBook can make client management easy! Plus, I'll give you a sneak peek into my upcoming workshop designed to help aspiring freelancers make money while traveling!

Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," is for you, girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd!

Mentioned in the episode:

• Sign up for Honeybook
• Episode 50: From Nannying to My First Paid Client
• Get notified when Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager goes live!

Connect with me on social media:

• While She's Away Instagram
• While She's Away Tiktok

Travel Resources:

Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership!

Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership

Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads!

Resources to support Aseel and Palestine:

• Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza
• Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza
• Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action

In this episode of While She's Away, I’m sharing my personal journey from being a full-time nanny to landing my first paid client as a freelancer! I'll be opening up about my transformative shift into the digital nomad lifestyle, recounting the steps I took to develop new skills and finally secure my first podcast production client. Plus, I’ll give you a sneak peek into an upcoming workshop designed to help you become a freelance podcast producer. Join me as I reflect on my milestones, share insights, and hopefully inspire you to chase your own digital nomad dreams.

Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and just want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," then this is for you girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd!

Connect with me on social media:

Travel Resources:

Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership!

Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership 

Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads!

Resources to support Aseel and Palestine:

In this episode of While She's Away, I'm sharing my personal journey from being a full-time nanny to landing my first paid client as a freelancer! I'll be opening up about my transformative shift into the digital nomad lifestyle, recounting the steps I took to develop new skills and finally secure my first podcast production client. Plus, I'll give you a sneak peek into an upcoming workshop designed to help you become a freelance podcast producer. Join me as I reflect on my milestones, share insights, and hopefully inspire you to chase your own digital nomad dreams.

Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and just want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," then this is for you girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd!

Connect with me on social media:

• While She's Away Instagram
• While She's Away Tiktok

Travel Resources:

Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership!

Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership

Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads!

Resources to support Aseel and Palestine:

• Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza
• Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza
• Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action

In this episode of While She's Away, I chat Sojourner White about her journey from career confusion to traveling the world as a remote social worker! Sojourner shares how she switched to a remote social work role during the pandemic and the importance of always learning and being willing to fail.

Sojourner White is a remote social worker, award-winning travel journalist, and train travel queen. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin she has been a digital nomad, called Spain home as a study abroad student turned English teacher with the Fulbright Program, and spent a summer in Germany as an International Social Work graduate student intern. But now, through her platform Sojournies, she helps 9-5ers fulfill their career goals and bucket list dreams to bask in freedom and flexibility outside the office. Sojourner has been featured in Buzzfeed, PopSugar, The Matador Network, HuffPost, and Thrillist and written for Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Fodor's, Insider, Lonely Planet, Viator, and more.

We chat about juggling a 9-to-5 job with being a travel influencer, making the most of remote work, and dealing with cultural challenges abroad, especially as a black woman. Sojourner also honestly shares about her Fulbright experience in Northern Spain, the value of routines, and the peace she finds in train travel. Tune in to hear how Sojourner's curiosity has shaped her career and inspired others to go after their travel dreams!

Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," is for you, girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd!

Connect with me and Sojourner on social media:

• Sojournies Website
• Sojournies Instagram
• Sojournies Tiktok
• Sojournies Youtube
• While She's Away Instagram
• While She's Away Tiktok

Travel Resources:

Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership!

Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership

Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads!

Resources to support Aseel and Palestine:

• Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza
• Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza
• Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action

In this episode of the While She's Away Podcast, I'm chatting with Erin Hynes from the "Curious Tourism" podcast about overtourism and how to travel responsibly. Erin and I break down what overtourism is all about, its effects like pushing out locals and hurting the environment, and how social media trends play a part. Erin shares some great tips on traveling during the off-season, exploring hidden gems, and supporting local businesses. She also shares her journey from being a hardcore budget traveler to embracing more sustainable travel practices!

In this episode Erin and I talk about:

• Discussing the impact of Airbnb and finding locally-owned accommodations.
• The effects overtourism has on locals and the environment.
• Why supporting local businesses is so important.
• Erin shares travel tips on how to be a responsible tourist.
• How gentrification and overtourism go hand in hand.

Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," is for you, girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd!

Resources to support Aseel and Palestine:

• Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza
• Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza
• Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action

Connect with me and Erin on social media:

• Curious Tourism
• Pina Travels
• Pina Travels Instagram
• Pina Travels Tiktok
• While She's Away Instagram
• While She's Away Tiktok

Travel Resources:

Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads!

Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership!

Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership

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Happy Pride Month!!

This week I'm re-sharing an episode from the Unruly Podcast that features several different trans, non-binary, and queer humans:

Join us for a special episode where host Calen Otto takes listeners back in time — traversing backyard woodlands and river rapids — to retrace bare-footed memories from each of our guests, woven together by illuminating storytelling.

Charlie Sprinkman is featured on this episode among other trans, non-binary, and queer folks. This episode is an ode to the experiences of folks now in their mid 20's and 30's who grew up in rural spaces as queer children, found refuge in the outdoors, and have transmuted their unique experiences into the life-changing work that they do today.

Podcast guest list:

• Charlie Sprinkman from Everywhere is Queer
• Kaysn Kile from Rural Gone Rouge
• Wesley Kile from By Wesley Photography
• Rivers Wilder Green (musician)
• Dianni Hall from While She's Away
• Charlie Alexander from TNET
• Sound clip including pattrice jones from VINE Sanctuary.

Episode Resources:

Podcast episode TRANScript

Everywhere is Queer

TNET

Rural Gone Rouge

By Wesley Photo

While She's Away Podcast

Rivers Wilder Green

Unruly Travel & Living Blog

Additional LGBTQIA episodes:

How Quouch Makes Couch Surfing Safe for Queer Travelers

Life as a Lesbian Traveler

Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," is for you, girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd!

Travel Resources:

Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads!

Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership!

Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership

Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!