Balancing Travel and Work Commitments

Are you feeling stuck in life? Or unsure what your next steps are? It’s a misconception that digital nomads always live healthy and happy life. This lifestyle brings its own challenges and it’s normal to feel stuck in life. In this episode, Nienke Nina shows her vulnerability and shares some life events that made her feel insecure and question her next steps. To overcome this and feel less stuck in life, she recently had a clarity week and practiced a well-being ritual that has helped her to stay positive and feel more confident about her feelings and decisions. It might not look like this, but the digital nomad lifestyle is not a cure for happiness and everyone needs…

Why do digital nomad entrepreneurs and businesses copy? And how can you write compelling messaging to get your brand across? In this episode, we brought back digital nomad Nicole to the podcast to talk about her professional specialty, Messaging Strategy for small businesses. With so many entrepreneurial vibes in the digital nomad community, how can you create a compelling copy when you have little time, recourses, or experience? Nicole talks about her two main ingredients in building a strong messaging strategy focused on connecting with your audience and converting them so your business can thrive. Get ready for a digital nomad entrepreneurial episode and grab your no…

Where do digital nomads typically live? And are the must-haves and nice-to-haves for digital nomad homes? Searching for the right home isn’t a challenge and can be very time-consuming and frustrating, especially when you need to do this every other month. In this episode, Nienke Nina shares behind-the-scenes tips to help you find better digital nomad-proof homes and a checklist you can use for every search. She also shared personal success stories, her Airbnb negotiating tactics to lower the rent and typical failures that can happen to anyone. Tune in for a super insightful digital nomad episode. Listen to our episode with Nienke Nina 🔥How to negotiate the price on A…

What are the typical digital nomad challenges? And how do you overcome these challenges as a digital nomad couple? In this episode, digital nomads Pat and Maddie share their experiences of traveling the world and working online. Their dream was to travel just for one year and then return to their normal lives, but once they got the touch of travel vibes, they knew this was their new way of life. Make it work. They started working online for themselves. This episode includes inspiring behind-the-scenes stories and helpful tips for digital nomads. Get ready for some not-so-sexy, but everyday stuff digital nomads experience and walk away with inspiration and valuable tips! …

Why is networking so important for digital nomads? And how can you build your network from anywhere in the world? Your host Nienke Nina loves networking and in this episode, she is going to share all the benefits that this can bring to your personal life, business, and life opportunities. She also shares personal success stories of her journey and how her network landed her new clients and connections. Tune in for an inspirational and motivational episode that will help you start connecting with people around you and that will open many doors to your future! Listen to our interview with digital nomad Nienke Nina 🔥Why is it so important to network for digital nomads 🔥 W…

What is web3? And how can digital nomads and creators utilize this in their day-to-day life? Lars is a digital nomad and Web3 & Tech Strategist who joined the podcast to talk about how he has used web3 in his personal and professional life. Curiosity is one of the personality traits of digital nomads and we love connecting with like-minded people. The strong community vibes are exactly what Lars inspired to design a new event focused on immersive experiences that bring the digital nomad and remote first community together. His event, called Vivel, is about building deeper connections and embracing the freedom lifestyle utilizing web3. Listen to our interview with di…

Why do many digital nomads love side hustles? And what type of side hustles can you do online? Your host Nienke Nina LOVES side hustles, and in this episode, she will share some of the most common side hustles for online entrepreneurs. She also shares the benefits of having a side hustle because making a quick buck or achieving your financial freedom goals are not the only reasons you want to start a side hustle too! Tune in for inspiration and an insightful episode about doing the work you love from anywhere in the world and achieving your freedom goals with side hustles. Listen to our episode with digital nomad Nienke Nina 🔥 How digital nomads make money online 🔥…

Is remote work a myth of really the future of work? And what is the mindset shift leaders, managers, and companies need to adopt to make remote work successful? Successful entrepreneur, author, and slomad Liam joined the podcast to talk about the elephants in the room about remote work. He not only built software companies with fully remote operating teams, he also has become a leading expert on remote work leadership and building remote-first companies. In this episode, he talks about opportunities and threats and which mindset shifts we must fight for to make remote work stay. Liam has been a digital nomad for over a decade and one of the pioneers in the digital noma…

How do you start a side hustle with confidence? And how can you ensure your side hustle is actually helping achieve your freedom goals and fits into your current day-to-day life? Nienke Nina is a multi-passionate entrepreneur with many side hustles and income streams. It’s common for digital nomads to work on multiple projects and even remote employees often have a side hustle. In this episode, Nienke Nina shares 5 key questions she asked herself before starting The Digital Nomads Daily podcast to evaluate if this was the right move. She gives practical tips with real examples on building a strategy and making her podcast successful without going crazy. Download the F…

How do you know you belong somewhere? And how can companies benefit from curious-minded people like digital nomads? Nadia Harris is a remote work advocate who has been living the digital nomad lifestyle since 2018. While she loves traveling, Nadia describes herself as a part-time digital nomad because she has a place she calls home in Poland. Growing up as a 3rd culture child, she struggled to have a strong sense of belonging. Today, Nadia is utilizing her experiences to help companies adopt remote work from an operational and cultural perspective. In this episode, she shares valuable tips for digital nomads and companies on embracing cultures and growing richer from the …

How did you start your digital nomad journey? And why is living abroad so life-changing? Those are common questions Nienke Nina gets asked and in this episode, your podcast host Nienke Nina is sharing how she became a digital nomad. Her journey started in 2016 when she studied abroad for six months in Denmark. This experience changed the course of her entire life and was the stepping stone to the digital nomad lifestyle she lives today. Since then, a lot has changed, and Nienke Nina talks about the differences between becoming a digital nomad back then and in 2023. Tune in for nomadic behind-the-scenes moments with Nienke Nina and get tips from your digital nomad exper…

What does it mean to live a freedom lifestyle? And how do you build one successfully? Jon isn’t a heavy traveler like many other digital nomads, but he works online and designs his personal and work life around his values. He lives on the beautiful island of Saaremaa, situated on the west coast of Estonia. His way of freedom was building his own ideal home from scratch by hand with sustainable materials. His entrepreneurial vibes are clearly seen in how he lives, but they also come to life in his remote entrepreneurship journey. A key ingredient for his success is healthy habits. In this episode, Jon shares tips on building habits and sticking to them. He also shares some…

Is the freelance lifestyle better than running a business or a steady remote job? And how do you fit work and travel into one lifestyle? Meet digital nomad Dianni, who became a freelancer so she could travel the world while working online. In this episode, we talk about her six months journey to becoming a digital nomad where she focused on building a solid foundation first before hitting the road. We also discussed how she started her freelance career and how it has worked out for her. Listen to the end of this episode because Dianni and Nienke Nina share must-know behind-the-scenes life advice for digital nomads. Listen to our interview with digital nomad Dianni 🔥 How…

Is Chiang Mai a good hub for digital nomads? And what makes a digital nomad really great for digital nomads? Evelina started her digital nomad journey living in Chiang Mai and absolutely loves it there. In this episode, we talk about why she decided to become a digital nomad and her life as a freelance digital marketer. We also dive deep into what Chiang Mai has to offer and why she chose this as the first digital nomad hub. Listen to our interview with digital nomad Evelina: 🔥Why you want to visit digital nomad hub, Chiang Mai 🔥Where to find other digital nomads and remote workers in Chiang Mai 🔥How to start your freelance/virtual assistant lifestyle 🔥Common fear and …

How can companies feel more confident working remotely? And why are digital nomads the early adopters of the remote-first work life? We interviewed Mitko, who started his digital nomad journey in 2016 and is a operations and remote work expert. In this episode, he shares his thoughts on the first steps to becoming a remote-proof company. He is a big sci-fi fan and has an interesting take on why remote work isn’t just something sexy now but part of the economy. We talk about the impact of digital nomads and how they and freelancers are the early adopters in this transformation that is already happening. Listen to our interview with digital nomad Mitko 🔥 The first steps …

Why is it essential to build a personal brand in 2023? And is this really important for my online business? Digital nomad and personal branding expert Marina joined the podcast to share her thoughts on why building a personal brand is a great investment in yourself and your business. We also talk about how she built her online business as a creative and important lesson learned from her journey. If you are an (aspiring) digital nomad or currently hitting the road and building an online freelance business or side hustle, this is your episode! Listen to our interview with digital nomad Marina: 🔥 Why you want to create a strong personal brand in 2023 🔥 Business and mindse…

How can you bring remote work to life in your personal and work life? And what can companies do to attract more digital nomads and build healthier remote-first work environments? Digital nomad and remote work expert Iwo shares his thoughts about making remote work not just a sexy slogan but the new way of working in 2023 and beyond. He is the founder of Remote How, the leading marketplace for remote experts to help companies with remote & hybrid work challenges. In this episode, Iwo shares the skillsets and mindsets both companies and individuals need to master to become successful in the remote world. Get ready for an episode with good vibes and future thinking thoug…

Are you still a digital nomad if you keep a home base? And why do many digital nomads consider keeping a home base? We interviewed digital nomad entrepreneur Nicole to talk about how she designed her digital nomad lifestyle so she could work from anywhere while keeping a home base. We talk about the benefits of coming home to a place and how she feels at home when she does travel. Nicole is a copywriter passionate about words and languages and speaks 5 languages. She shares helpful tips on how to learn a new language, including more foreign languages like Arabic. Tune in for a fun episode and real-life tips with digital nomad entrepreneur Nicole. Listen to our interview …

How can digital nomads feel grounded while living and working from anywhere? And how can you become more open-minded and embrace cultural challenges? Multi-cultural digital nomad. Growing up, she was already exposed to cultures worlds apart, and her German, Balinese, and Arabic backgrounds gave her many life lessons early on. In this episode, she shares tips about embracing cultural challenges while living and working abroad and connecting with all kinds of people. She also shares helpful practices to make meaningful connections and feel more grounded for digital nomads. Listen to our interview with digital nomad Mirjam 🔥Learnings from growing up as a 3rd culture kid 🔥…

How do you find your dream remote job? And how can you build a network and personal brand on LinkedIn? We interviewed remote work advocate Kenneth to talk about his unique process of finding his dream job. After a rough breakup shortly after relocation to Spain, Kenneth felt unsure about his future. One of his ways to find clarity and more fulfillment in life is the Japanese practice, Ikigai. Kenneth shares his journey and unique and innovative approaches to becoming an expert in remote work and finding his dream job. LinkedIn has been an important platform in his redefined future. Kenneth shares how he built his personal brand and used the platform to find a remote job. …

How do you balance work and travel life as a digital nomad couple? And what can you do to keep your relationship exciting? We interviewed digital nomad couple Dom and Jo. They have been traveling for 7 years and also run an online business. Dom and Jo share tips on how to keep the spark up in the digital nomad lifestyle and how to stay focused on the business all at the same time. Spending 24/7 together and working on the same business is challenging, but the couple found ways to make it work, and we are excited to share these behind-the-scenes digital nomad couples tips with you! Listen to our interview with digital nomads Dom & Jo 🔥How to turn your passion into a…

How do you know the best way to start your day? And can you stay focused and productive during the day and maintain healthy well-being? Digital nomad and efficiency consultant Eddie is passionate about routines and has designed his career around his passion. Eddie often travels for work and creating habits to increase focus and productivity is essential to building a successful digital nomad life. It sounds easy but maintaining good routines is challenging. In this episode, we get a sneak peek into Eddie’s digital nomad daily life and some of his favorite tech tools he uses to manage his work and travel life. Get ready for an episode full of digital nomad daily life tips.…

How do digital nomads deal with breakups after spending 24/7 together? And how do you shift from a steady remote job to a creative solopreneur? These questions have been keeping digital nomad Daisy busy for the past months. She joined the podcast in 2022 to share how she started her digital nomad lifestyle and a lot has changed since then. Daisy is now a female solo-traveling digital nomad entrepreneur facing many typical digital nomad challenges. In this episode, we dive deep into how she navigates her new lifestyle, and she shares some behind-the-scenes life advice about gaining confidence in herself and her entrepreneurship skills. Get ready for an inspiring and motiva…

What if all work gear gets stolen while nomadding? This happened to digital nomad Matan during Nomad Fest in Bansko, and while his story is painful, it ended with an unexpected outcome. In this episode, we talk about the power of community and how he navigated through one of the biggest digital nomad nightmares. Matan shares how he regained the courage to continue his digital nomad journey. We also chat about balancing life with a remote job and traveling while monetizing his passion project about travel photography. Listen to our interview with digital nomad Matan 🔥Tips on how to start your digital nomad lifestyle 🔥How to navigate through life when your things get stol…

How can creatives make money online using their passion and creativity? And how can freelancers make enough money when you are a multi-passionate creative? Digital nomad Bri is a busy bee and has built a successful career over the past 4 years. Instead of focusing on one income stream, Bri developed multiple ways to make money to work on projects and with clients she loves working with. In this episode, we uncover all her different ways of making money online and how she started her freelance journey. She also shares behind-the-scenes tips that worked for her and entrepreneurship life lessons. Get inspired and motivated in this electric episode with digital nomad …