Balancing Travel and Work Commitments

In this episode of the Digital Nomads Daily Podcast, Nienke Nina interviews Sandra Abrouk, a UX designer who started her freelance career focused on creating inspiring co-living expriences as a freelancer. Sandra has been nomadding for three years and they talked about the challenges of uncertainty and the importance of finding a support network while living the nomad lifestyle. Sandra shares her personal experiences with mentorship, coaching, and self-development, emphasizing the importance of becoming comfortable with oneself when facing uncertainty. The conversation also covers unexpected, beautiful experiences, including a silent retreat where Sandra unexpectedly fo…

In this episode of the Digital Nomads Daily Podcast, Nienke Nina shares valuable insights on how to combat loneliness as a digital nomad. Drawing from her own five-year experience, she highlights that loneliness can occur in any lifestyle, not just for digital nomads. She delves into the distinction between personal and professional loneliness, emphasizing the need to address both. Nienke discusses the beauty of crafting a unique nomadic journey and how meeting like-minded people can instantly create a strong connection. She advises on ways to avoid loneliness, from joining digital nomad groups and co-working spaces to leveraging online communities and volunteer opport…

In this episode of the Digital Nomads Daily Podcast, Nienke Nina interviews Adrian, Head of Culture at Safetywing. Adrian shares insights into Safetywing's mission to create the first country on the internet that ensures equal freedom and equal opportunity. He takes us behind the scenes of how Safetywing created a thriving remote-first culture by hiring talent globally. Listen to this episode to learn about the importance of having clear and actionable values, hiring great people (including digital nomads), and being compassionate with each other in a remote work environment. 🔥How to build a mutli-culture company culture 🔥Why you want to create actionable company values …

In this episode, get ready to dive into the world of expenses and money management for digital nomads with Nienke Nina. She candidly shares her insights on the often overlooked aspects of the digital nomad lifestyle, focusing on how to handle expenses efficiently while maintaining financial security and peace of mind. She breaks down the difference between fixed and dynamic costs, giving listeners a clear understanding of where their money might go. With personal anecdotes and practical tips, she emphasizes the importance of having a safety net, setting realistic money goals, and avoiding the trap of limiting financial habits. Tune in to discover how to navigate the f…

Ready to take your remote work game to the next level? In this exciting episode, We've got our very own, Nienke Nina on board, listing her workspace essentials for all the digital nomads out there. Get ready to unlock a treasure trove of tips and tricks to enhance your digital nomad lifestyle! Nienke spills the beans on the essential tools and gadgets that have made her work remotely like a pro, whether she's sipping coconuts on a beach in Southeast Asia or typing away in a bustling European café. From must-have apps and nifty tech gear to ingenious ways to stay productive and keep yourself comfortable, Nienke's got you covered. So, if you want to breeze through your …

In this podcast episode, Nienke Nina interviews a co-living consultant and co-founder of Co-Living Compass Leah. They cover the benefits of staying in co-living spaces for digital nomads and share insights on what makes an ideal co-living community like a built-in community and how high-quality workspaces look like. Leah emphasizes the importance of community managers who facilitate rather than host events and parties only. They also discuss the different types of people who can benefit from co-living spaces, including entrepreneurs, remote workers, and people on sabbatical or who want to kickstart a new project and need an uplifting, comfortable and productive environm…

In this episode of the Digital Nomads Daily podcast, Nienke Nina interviews Bianca who has been living the digital nomad lifestyle for five years. Bianca is the author of the book "Soul Truth" which focuses on finding and living in alignment with your truth. This digital nomad conversation covers various topics related to the digital nomad lifestyle, including sustainability, inclusivity, and authenticity. Bianca shares her experiences and tips on how to approach a more long-lasting digital nomad lifestyle and how to be authentic in your content creation. The episode also touches on the unexpected transformations that come with living a nomadic lifestyle and the importan…

How do digital nomads manage their time? And how can you create successful income streams with online content? In this episode of the Digital Nomads Daily podcast, host Nienke Nina chats with Han, a freelance marketer and content creator, about her day-to-day life as a multi-passionate entrepreneur. Han shares her journey from starting as a blogger to developing multiple income streams and plans for passive income. We cover topics such as managing time effectively, setting boundaries, prioritizing tasks, and delegating responsibilities. Han also discusses the challenges of working remotely and finding a work-life balance. Don't miss this episode to gain valuable insights…

We interviewed digital nomad mom Erin who is a digital nomad traveling the world with her family while working online as a recruiter and freelance writer. In this interview, Erin shares her experiences as a nomadic family and discusses the challenges and perks of the lifestyle. She talks about managing family time, choosing locations that meet their family's needs, and providing enriching experiences for her kids. Erin also shares her preference for staying in places with bike parks, skate parks, and great bike infrastructure. Her insights and stories provide a unique perspective on the digital nomad family life. Listen to the full episode for more tips and inspiration. …

Ever thought about joining a travel group but unsure if it’s really for you? Or are you new to the digital nomad lifestyle and want to get an amazing experience but don’t know how? In this episode, we interview the co-founder of Noma Collective Daniel Thomson to talk about the benefit of travel groups for digital nomads. Traveling is fun and we love the digital nomad lifestyle but isn’t it nice that someone can just do all of the nitty-gritty for you? Many digital nomads spend hours of time and heaps of energy searching for new locations, booking flights and finding the perfect accommodation. Travel groups are great opportunities to not only save yourself some time and en…

We are celebrating episode number 100 of the Digital Nomads Daily podcast! As you know, we only talk about the daily real-life stuff happening in the travel and work from anywhere lifestyle. In this episode Nienke Nina opens up about her recent breakup and how the digital nomad community has helped her getting through this. From joining the largest conference about remote work, to co-living with digital nomads in Spain to online support – Nienke Nina shares the impact of community when things aren’t going as planned. Tune in for an inspirational episode with tips and behind-the-scenes stories about the digital nomad lifestyle. This episode also includes many tips about ho…

How do you build confidence? And have you ever thought about incorporating dance into your daily routines? Digital nomad My is passionate about dance and joined the podcast to talk about digital nomads can feel more confident through dance. While the digital nomad lifestyle is fun it’s also challenging with many uncomfortable confrontations. My shares how dance can help you boost your confidence and improve your well-being. Get ready for behind-the-scenes digital nomad tips and a 30 min chat about boosting your confidence on the road! We cover topics like: 🔥 How to add dance to your daily routine 🔥 Digital nomad tips to boost your confidence 🔥 How to feel more present …

How can you shift from a full-time office job to becoming a full-time traveling online entrepreneur? In this episode, we chat with digital nomad Monika who turned around her life completely and shifted from a 5 year career in investment banking to a full-time traveling content creator. Get ready to go behind the scenes and find out the steps to a successful lifestyle change with Monika. Learn in this episode with digital nomad Monika: 🔥 How to do the work you love and monetize it 🔥 Tips and steps to start your new dream lifestyle 🔥 How to become a traveling digital nomad 🔥 Mindset tips for successful side hustles Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it …

What are the key steps to finding a remote job in 2023? And how can you land a 100% remote job much faster and easier? We brought back digital nomad and remote job expert Michelle Coulson. She is the founder of Remote Rebellion and helps remote job seekers land a remote job. In a past life, Michelle worked as a recruiter for over 9 years and when her company called her back into the office – she quit! Michelle didn’t give up and decided to share her skills and experiences as a recruiter to help remote job seekers find a fully remote job so they can live their dream lifestyle. Tune in if you want to get actionable tips from the remote job expert! Join the LIVE mastercla…

Listen to the recap of the LIVE Digital Nomad Freedom Booster Q&A with digital nomad Kristin Vierra! The digital nomad lifestyle looks sexy on Instagram, but we all know that the reality is slightly different. On this podcast, we cover the daily challenges digital nomads face and ask experienced digital nomads and remote workers HOW they do it! We love this and recently added a new format to the podcast where Nienke Nina shares her personal digital nomad stories and tips. Since getting so many questions on Instagram and want to make sure we answer all your burning digital nomad questions, we decided to add a NEW format to the podcast. Every month, Nienke Nina will be…

How do digital nomads pack when traveling across the globe full-time? And what are common digital nomad packing struggles? In this episode, Nienke Nina takes you behind the scenes of her packing and unpacking life. She has been nomadding for 5 years and with trial and error became a master in packing for her daily digital nomad life. Her suitcase is basically, her whole household and she also shares top packing tips for digital nomads who want full-time travel and work from anywhere. Enjoy an episode with a lot of practical packing tips and real digital nomad talk. Listen to our episode with Nienke Nina 🔥What to pack when you're are a full-time digital nomad 🔥Top tips …

What is corporate nomadism? And how did Airbnb successfully design and implement its global Live & Work Anywhere program? This week we have Q (Ex-Airbnb) on the podcast who ideated and incubated Airbnb’s Digital Nomad and recently turned full-time people leader in the corporate world. He is on a mission to make corporate nomadism the norm so that travel folks and freelancers can experience this lifestyle and remote workers too. We discuss the risks and challenges of supporting employees who want to work remotely from different countries. Q also shares the benefits for companies about investing in their employees followed by practical insights. We end this episode …

Are digital nomads really thriving? And what is it that makes this abroad lifestyle so life-changing? In this episode, your host Nienke Nina shares 3 ways on how the digital nomad lifestyle is boosting her daily life. She shares real-life examples and takes you behind the scenes of some daily digital nomad learnings. Keep listening to the end for top digital nomad tips on how to start your digital nomad lifestyle without selling all your stuff. 🔥 Why you want to become a digital nomad 🔥 Why the digital nomad lifestyle can make you a better human 🔥 Big learnings from 5 years nomadding 🔥 Tips for starting your digital nomad lifestyle 🌟 JOIN THE DIGITAL NOMAD LIVE Q&A …

What is a co-living space and why do digital nomads and traveling entrepreneurs choose co-living accommodations over private apartments? We interviewed digital nomad Marc who is passionate about community building and entrepreneurship. His travel lifestyle gave him a deeper sense of belonging and he loved meeting like-minded people from all over the globe. It inspired him to build his own co-living accommodation in his city Barcelona called Karisma. 🔥 What is a co-living space? 🔥 What are the biggest benefits of co-living? 🔥 How can co-living can enrich your life abroad? Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic entrepre…

How can you find clients for your business much easier? And how can you be effectively online without burning yourself out? In this episode, Nienke Nina shares 5 top tips she learned from the interviews with successful digital nomad entrepreneurs. These tips are great for small business owners, freelancers and solopreneurs and are super easy to implement in your online business today. 🔥 How to build a client-winning marketing strategy 🔥 How to avoid being online everywhere 🔥 Marketing approaches you want to avoid 🔥 How to model other entrepreneurs without feeling you are behind Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic en…

How do you build a successful online creative business? And how do you pick the right marketing strategy and find clients? Digital nomad and mega successful course creator Paige joined the podcast to share tips and tricks for building a successful online creative business. She started as a Squarespace website designer and once she was fully booked out constantly, she shifted to another business model which she also grew into a thriving business. In this episode, Paige takes you behind the scenes of your day-to-day business and doesn’t shy away from sharing what worked and didn’t. Want to learn more about running a profitable creative online business? You’re in luck beca…

How can you transform your passions, skills and experiences into profitable digital products? And what type of digital product can you create in 2023 and sell online? Side hustles and passion projects are topics that Nienke Nina loves to chat about. Starting your own business and doing what you love sounds easier than it sounds and that's why her advice is to start small. In this episode, Nienke Nina shared 30+ digital product ideas to monetize your wheelhouse. If you want to start building passive income streams but are not clear about your ideas, this episode definitely gives you clarity and actionable steps. In this episode with Nienke Nina we answer: 🔥 30+ digital…

How can you live a digital nomad budget lifestyle? And what do some of the daily digital nomad struggles within a digital nomad budget lifestyle? All digital nomads have their unique way of living the digital nomad lifestyle. This week, we interviewed Samara, currently in her budget travel/digital nomad year. She didn’t want to be stuck in her 9-5 job anymore and instead explored the world and living life on her own terms. We asked Samanara how she organizes her day-to-day life and the pros and cons of a budget lifestyle. She also shares tips on how to find budget-friendly accommodation, has unique experiences and manages her work life. Listen to our episode with digi…

Do you ever end the day with this feeling, UGH, I didn’t do anything today? Or even worse, you are completely worn out and so tired but don’t feel satisfied with what you achieved. This happens to many digital nomads who are solopreneurs and freelancers and it’s a sucky feeling. In this episode, Nienke Nina shares a simple technique you can apply daily to feel better about yourself and what you have achieved. She has been experimenting with this for a few weeks and can already see the result and her daily success image looks and feels much more positive. Listen to our episode with Nienke Nina 🔥Simple self-nurturing strategy to feel better about yourself 🔥How you can def…

How can you motivate yourself when you see others rocking it and you feel stuck? And how do other digital nomads plan their day-to-day life? Meet digital nomad and multi-passionate entrepreneur Jolien. In this episode, we talk about mindset and wellness rituals Jolien learned from 5 years of living abroad. We also go deep into how to embrace the challenges and messiness of online entrepreneurship and doing your own thing. Get ready for an episode with motivation boosters so you can embrace your process, be kind to yourself, and celebrate your growth. Listen to our interview with digital nomad Jolien 🔥 Do I need to specialize or is it okay to be a multi-passionate entr…