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Digital Nomad Business Opportunities

For those who love to travel and work remotely, explore the best business opportunities for digital nomads.

  1. After traveling fast for a while and dealing with all the stress that comes with that, Noah Scott went home to LA and surprised himself when he missed the traveling lifestyle. Now, he lives 1-3 month in 1 location, while he works as a retreat leader. In this episode, Kendra and Noah talk about why retreats are awesome, how to leverage community when building a business, and what the nomadic lifestyle has brought for Noah. Resources mentioned: NomadListBook: The Art Of GatheringConnect with Noah: thebigpossible.comOn instagram @follownoahOn instagram @thebigpossibleOn LinkedinEmail: noah@thebigpossible.com Connect with Kendra: @selflove_journey_ on instagramOn her websit…

  2. Niamh was on the pod 1 year ago, and today she's back to give us an update. We talk about what changed in her VA business Team Virtual (a lot!), in her lifestyle, lessons learned and where she's traveling next. Listen to my previous interview with Niamh: Traveling and working online as a nomad couple, with Niamh Delaney Connect with Niamh: On instagram Connect with Anne: Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

  3. In our society, being employed is generally seen as the safe option, while freelancing can be uncertain. But is that really the case? In this episode, Anthony Uzarowski and I talk about being open to opportunities, random income streams, and how to take your new and existing skills with you on the road. And Antony also shares his digital nomad story of course! Connect with Anthony: On instagram @anthonyuzarowskiuanthonyuzarowski.com Connect with Anne: Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

  4. Started by ResidentialBusiness,

    Ohhhh my... So much has happened since I started this podcast. After focusing on other aspects of life, I decided to finally RELAUNCH the podcast. With a new name, a new brand, and new guests! Woohoo!! In this trailer episode, I'll tell you exactly what to expect from season 2. Spoiler: WEEKLY episodes. Connect with Anne: @annes_nomadstoryon instagramLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

  5. I don't know about you, but I rely heavily on my iphone with google maps when I'm traveling. I look up public transport, reviews for restaurants, how far is my airbnb from the beach? Augustas was a "digital nomad" before this name was invented. Already since 2003 he has chosen to live life by exploring different cultures and people of the world. He has experience living in dozens of countries in Latin America, Europe and Asia. Back in the day used to be a freelance web-developer without owning a computer. Augustas used to keep all important data on a 4GB USB stick and work from Internet cafes. In the last 5 years he focused on creating content for Amazon sellers. He host…

  6. Sonia started her graphic design business from scratch, while living in a van in Australia. Well that's impressive! In today's interview, Sonia and I talk about what Sonia did prior to starting her own business, why she decided to start her biz, and how she's managing work and living full time in her van. Warning: after listening to this episode, chances are high that you will book a ticket to Australia and buy a van. Connect with Sonia: Visit her websiteOn instagram @wildlycreatingConnect with Anne: On instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

  7. One of the most annoying things about going nomadic is finding out what to do with your mail. There are a few services out there that will scan your mail for you, so you can access them digitally, but they're not very secure. Dallas had to find a solution to this problem when he went to Portugal to live and work from Lisbon. He started Privacy Post. In this episode, Dallas will tell us all about why he decided to move abroad, what he loves about Lisbon and how he started his company. Connect with Dallas: Visit privacypost.io Connect with Anne: On instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

  8. Teaching English is a great way to go abroad, without having to figure out the whole remote work thing (yet). That's exactly what Dana did 4 years ago. Now that borders open, visas are available again, and everyone is excited to travel, I thought this might be a good episode to give you some inspiration. Dana tells us exactly why and how she went to Vietnam. Listen to the full interview: Why You Should Pivot In Life As Often As You Want [Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from all the interviews released so far. I decided to release a 10-15 min Short Story e…

  9. You know what- living a nomadic lifestyle + building an online business is difficult. It required a lot of hard work, dedication, and sometimes also a break. Nienke Nina has been living abroad for the past 7 years. She studied abroad, worked abroad, and eventually became a digital nomad. In this interview, she shared the real & raw story of how she started Digital Nomads Daily, found a remote job, and went from a fast traveler to a slow travel lifestyle. If you want to know what it's really like to make life work on the road, this is the episode to listen to! - This episode is sponsored by AnyDesk. you can access any device from anywhere and work as if you were si…

  10. Traveling full time is not only a lot of fun, Tasha argues that it actually makes her more creative in her work as well. In this episode, Tasha Prados will tell us all about her transition into a digital nomad lifestyle, how she makes sure she can show up as her best self at work, and how she deals with the challenging parts of travel. Connect with Tasha: duracastrategic.comduracatravels.com@t.prad on instagram Connect with Anne: Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

  11. Angela's first experience living abroad was when she played professional basketball in Germany. She is has now built a home base in Medellin, Colombia and runs her PR agency remotely. A true full circle moment which combines many of Angela's experiences and passions. Tune into this episode, to hear about Angela's experience playing basketball professionally in Germany, catching the travel bug, and why Medellin is the perfect digital nomad base. Resources mentioned: Episode about being a digital nomad in 2003: Digital nomad life in 2003 - without ANY technologyConnect with Angela: Check out her websiteIG @angelalewis_prIG @alapulblicrelationsOn LinkedIn Connect with An…

  12. Many new digital nomads start from scratch in their remote work journey. But you don't have to, according to Work Reinvention Strategist Lydia Lee. In this episode, she tells us exactly how to transfer your existing skills into the remote world, her own remote work transition, identity shifts, and digital nomad life in Bali. Connect with Lydia: screwthecubicle.comScrew The Cubicle on YoutubeOn instagram @screw_the_cubicle Connect with Anne: Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

  13. Do you feel like digital nomad life is not possible for you, because your job doesn't allow you to work remotely? That's what Gertrud thought when she worked in the pharmaceutical industry. She decided to expand her skillset and started her digital nomad career combining her previous and new skills. After obtaining her doctor's degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences in December 2012, Gertrud decided to dive deeper in alternative medicine such as herbal and Chinese medicine as well as Ayurveda, but also in movement studies such as yoga, free movement & dance. She inherited the entrepreneurial spirit and founded, next to her career as medical writer, several other projects…

  14. Niamh and I go wayyyyy back! We met in a party hostel in Cambodia, 2.5 years ago (in our previous lives). Since then, a lot has happened and a lot has changed for both of us. In this episode, Niamh and I talk about why she left her home country Ireland, her solo travel experience and how she started her own virtual assistant business. Niamh travels with her boyfriend Adam, so I had to ask her how she does it. She had some great advice for all digital nomad couples. We also talked about this episode with Natalie about burnout and releasing stress when working from home. This was before I rebranded the podcast, so the intro and outro are a bit different. Connect with N…

  15. Dr. Mary Travelbest has been traveling solo for almost 5 decades. Her first trip was to New York City when she was only 15 years old! In this episode, Dr. Mary will share some of her most important lessons that she learnt from traveling solo, and she'll share some valuable tips for aspiring solo travelers. Connect with Dr. Mary Travelbest: Listen to her podcastOn instagramJoin the Facebook groupOn her websiteConnect with Anne: On instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

  16. Our guest today, Christina Voll, went from digital nomading through university to building her own remote work platform, Rise Remotely. I love how Christina eased in to digital nomad life, instead of making a drastic move (like me!). This interview is a great example of a different way to becoming a digital nomad, so don't miss it and tune in now! Connect with Christina: @riseremotely on instagram@christinavollxo on instagramriseremotely.com - use "DIGITALNOMADSTORIES" at checkout for 15% off!christinavoll.comConnect with Anne: On instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

  17. Sami has been living in beautiful Thailand for the past 5 years, and has been through several career pivots in this time. In this episode, she tells us how she went from being a teacher, to building a freelance writing career, to becoming a coach. We talk about finding purpose, how to get your first client, and the value of a morning routine when you travel a lot. Connect with Sami: @samireedcleaver on instagramcoachwithsami.comConnect with Anne: On instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my business: The Podcast Babes

  18. You've probably heard it before: you are not your business. Your business is a tool to live the life you want to live (for example as a digital nomad!). For this episode, I asked Ella Cook back on the pod. We already recorded 2 episodes together last year. One about Going Through Hardships And Making Sacrifices To Becoming A Location Independent Entrepreneur and another one about Building A Highly Successful Business. At the end of this second episode, we left with an open question: what's next? In this brand new interview, Ella tells us what she's been up to in the past few months. How she has become a better leader through her hobbies, how she scaled her business in…

  19. Ever wondered about the pros and cons of living out of a suitcase? Or how to find a sense of community while constantly on the move? Kelly walks us through her travel tales, which range from falling in love with Valencia, Spain, to watching a volcanic eruption in Antigua, Guatemala, margarita in hand. Tune in to learn more about making yourself at home, no matter where you are in the world, and the art of finding the perfect balance between travel and work. Connect with Kelly: WebsiteAmazon Author PageInstagram @kj_mcpikeTikTok @kj_mcpikeGet a free storyConnect with Anne: Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more …

  20. Get ready to be swept off your feet as we journey with Dian Seidel, author of Kindergarten at 60, who dared to retire not just from her career, but from an entire way of life. Picture this: saying goodbye to a government job, packing up, and setting off on an unexpected adventure teaching kindergarten in Thailand! Dian spills all about the trials and triumphs of adopting a new culture, climate, and lifestyle, turning what could have been a typical retirement into an extraordinary chapter of her life. Connect with Dian: DianSeidel.com/book Connect with Anne: Leave a review or voice message at digitalnomadstories.coOn instagram @annes_nomadstoryLearn more about my busine…

  21. Naza quit her corporate career in Denmark after getting a burnout. She started her digital nomad journey in India and Thailand, until the pandemic hit and she had to go home. Now, Naza settled down in Mallorca. She started her own business to help overwhelmed millennial women transform their lives through yoga and meditation. In this episode, I asked Naza how she made the transition from being burnt out in a corporate career to living her purpose in Mallorca. We also talked about the benefits of having a home base and being a parttime nomad. Links we mentioned: TedTalk by Mel RobbinsConnect with Naza on instagram @nazaste_yogaConnect with Anne: On instagram @annes_nom…

  22. Nobody cares about the future of work, they care about the future of living - Chris Herd, Firstbase. If you want to travel the world while working remotely, you generally have 2 options: start your own business or work for someone else in a remote position. Jordan Carroll has done both in the 7 years he's been digital nomading, and he now helps his clients land their perfect remote job. In this interview we talk about Jordan's story going remotely, moving across the US, to traveling internationally with Remote Year. Jordan also tells us all the advantages of getting a remote job vs. starting your own business. We also mentioned this interview with Travis King - who al…

  23. Christa Romano has been traveling while working remotely for years, before she decided to start her own business. The pandemic hit, and she decided to settle down in Bali to get her business started. That turned out to be a great move! In this episode, Christa talks about her life in Bali, and why it's a great place for the initial stages of starting an online business. Click here to listen to my full interview with Christa: How Christa Romano Went From Aspiring English Teacher, To Expat, To Remote Worker, To Online Business Owner - All While Traveling The World [Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to …

  24. I always love to tell people that everyone can be a digital nomad. This lifestyle is possible, whoever you are. But is that really true? Maliha Fairooz traveled to 97 countries with her Bangladeshi passport. In this episode she tells us how different her experience has been, compared to many Europeans or Americans with strong passports. She tells us about the time she got hold in a cell in Cape Verde for 17 hours, was deported from Macedonia, and many more insane travel stories. "It is so dehumanizing to consistently beg people to see the humanity in you and not to see you as a statistic." - This episode is sponsored by AnyDesk. you can access any device from anywhere…

  25. Sondre quit his corporate job, moved to Berlin to lower his living expenses and started both his startup and freelance career at the same time. Fast forward to 2022: he is now the CEO and co-founder of SafetyWing, an insurance provider for digital nomads. In this part of my interview with Sondre Rasch, you get the real behind-the-scenes of what it's like to build a startup from scratch. Listen to the full interview here: How Sondre Rasch, Co-Founder Of SafetyWing, Makes Long Term Travel And Digital Nomad Life Easier [Over the past months, I've interviewed a lot of nomads, and I've learned SO much from them. I wanted to highlight some of the key insights I got from a…





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