Balancing Travel and Work Commitments

Magali Bejar is a technical remote product manager. While making a leap into the digital nomad lifestyle 3 years ago, she has encountered many challenges as a female solo traveler. In this episode, she talks about how she handles her fears, the importance of saying yes, and how she gets out of her comfort zone. Check out the show notes via www.digitalnomadsdaily.com/podcast Want to learn more about the digital nomad lifestyle? Get a copy of our book Digital Nomads With Confidence via book.digitalnomadsdaily.com Follow us on Instagram @digitalnomadsdaily Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together with nomadic entrepreneur and marketing…

Get ready to go behind the scenes of the digital nomad dating world and build an online business with Anne. She has been nomadding for four years and runs a podcast agency along with two successful podcasts. In the first part of this episode, we chat about the challenges digital nomads face in dating. Then we continue the conversation about facing the reality of building a business and taking the entrepreneur path. Anne reflects on what she learned and shares valuable tips about preparing yourself mentally and setting realistic expectations. Don't miss out on a fantastic conversation about the digital nomad lifestyle! Check out the show notes via www.digitalnomadsdaily.c…

Meet Digital Nomad Elle! She has been nomadding for almost five years. After leaving her full-time job, she started working as a remote financial consultant. Like many digital nomads, she was building her own business while remaining her remote work. This gave her financial stability and allowed her to build something closer to her heart without facing financial stress. Elle learned how powerful it is to constantly work on self-awareness and keep an open mind to new experiences. This led her to create a lifestyle that works for her and build confidence in the life choices she makes today. Enjoy an episode about career choices, mindset and how to enhance your experience as…

In this episode digital nomad Kenny interviews your DND Host Nienke Nina. It’s a conversation about how her new book Digital Nomads With Confidence! came together. This book arms you with 101 answers about the digital nomad lifestyle shared by 22+ experienced digital nomads. The book talks about all the common challenges digital nomads have throughout their journeys and how to solve them. It covers day-to-day topics such as expanding your social circle, finding the ideal digital nomad home, and of course making money online and so much more! Consider this book your companion to travel and work remotely from anywhere. Get a copy of Digital Nomads With Confidence here and …

We love the digital nomad lifestyle but with so many distractions around us, it's hard to get yourself into focus mode. Digital nomads aren't on a never-ending holiday so focus is essential for productivity and a successful lifestyle. In this episode, we chat with digital nomad entrepreneur Taylor. He is the Founder & CEO of Focusmate, a virtual coworking that helps you get things done. His own focus and productivity suffered when he started working remotely and he got laid off. Focusmate came on his path as he was solving his own pain point and today thousands of people in 193 countries worldwide sit side-by-side via video to keep each other company and cheer each ot…

This week we have a nomadic tinder love story on the podcast! Shortly after Ryan and Sophie met, they left their corporate lives behind and bought a sailboat to kick off their journey and become a digital nomad couple sailing the world. Fun fact, the couple did not know how to sail and had to learn everything from scratch. In this episode, we talk about the daily challenges of digital nomad couples and what their day-to-day life looks like. While the digital nomad lifestyle and the boating life look glamorous online, the couple shares what it truly takes to become a successful digital nomad couple. Tune in for life advice for digital nomad couples and enjoy an episode f…

Why are there so many remote citizens and digital nomads but is living this lifestyle still so challenging? In this episode, we talk about what it takes to live this lifestyle for the long run with slowmad Tim. He started his journey in Scotland and co-founded a company called Citizen Remote. One of the biggest challenges is staying in a country for longer. Even though we see digital nomad visas popping up like mushrooms, it’s not as great as it seems. He and his team are helping digital nomads from all over the world with visa-related questions and focusing on easing the process of visa applications. In this episode, we discuss the future of digital nomad visas and brain…

Digital Nomad Marina started her digital nomad journey as a backpacker. She loves traveling and started working online to continue her travel life. One of her favorite things about traveling is meeting other people. She loves to hang out with other digital nomads and travelers but also enjoys hanging out with locals. In this episode, she shares her unique ways to enrich her digital nomad lifestyle. We talk about how to make meaningful connections and give tips on giving back to local communities without donating cash. Get a peek behind the scenes at how she lives her nomad life to the fullest. Support the show Does your marketing feel messy? Fix it in one week together w…

What is slomadding and why do many digital nomads love it so much? In this episode, we chat with digital nomad entrepreneur Kristin about the benefits of slomadding. She is a career coach and passionate about helping people find remote jobs that bring fulfillment to their lives. This episode will teach you how to connect your core values and passions to your career. Kirstin also shares how to approach setting boundaries to help you build clarity and navigate through life. We talk about the benefits of slomadding and why many digital nomads, including Kirstin and Nienke Nina, love this new way of living the digital nomad lifestyle. So tune in for a vibrant conversation …

Have you ever created a bucket list for yourself? And do you love that freedom feeling when you do a bucket list activity? Digital nomad Nini is the queen of bucket lists and helps people and companies make stronger connections through interactive workshops. She is passionate about helping people live their life to the fullest and her life's mission is connecting people. It's a special episode because we are celebrating her new game EyeConnect connections stronger than WiFi! It includes 180 questions to spark genuine conversations and build deeper connections with anyone. Get ready for an inspiring conversation with laughter, smiles, and behind-the-scenes digital nomad ti…

How to build an online business that operates from anywhere? And how do you stay balanced and while becoming a successful entrepreneur? Digital nomad Jeanna is a female entrepreneur sharing her story about building her business to live her dream life. She gives a sneak peek behind the scenes of her travel and remote entrepreneur life. We talk about how she intentionally designed her lifestyle and adapted some of the mindsets to become fully location-independent. It took her a while to learn her own workstyle to work remotely successfully and Jeanna shares her routine and what works for her. Listen to this episode to learn how successful entrepreneur Jeanna lives her dig…

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…

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…

In this solo episode, we are going behind the scenes with your digital nomad host, Nienke Nina, as she shares her recent travel experiences and the feelings of gratitude she encountered along the way. She reflects on the importance of friendships, both within the digital nomad community and with those back home. Stay tuned to hear more about the value of connecting with other entrepreneurs and the insights she gained from recent encounters. Through storytelling and personal experiences, this episode will inspire you to embrace the digital nomad lifestyle and seek meaningful connections while living life on your own terms. Support the show Does your marketing feel mess…

Have you ever felt pressured as a digital nomad? Well, here’s something for you! In this episode, Nienke Nina chats with digital nomad expert Maris Kohv, the CEO and founder of MINOMA. As a passionate advocate for slow living and personal growth, Maris shares her insights from 5 years of nomadding and hosting over 30 retreats. You will learn about the transformative power of slow living, creating authentic connections on the road, and what happened during the MINOMA Festival 2023. Get ready for a fun and inspiring conversation that will have you rethinking your approach to nomadic life! 🔥 How to embrace slow living as digital nomads 🔥 Importance of slow living as digita…

Pat started his digital nomad journey as part of his work agreement. Something very unique at the time and with 90% travel capacity, he traveled the world expanding WeWork. Pat switched companies and worked for Selina as head of global partnerships. He only found out in the digital nomad hub in Chiang Mai, Thailand, that he was a digital nomad and started building a community with fellow nomads. In this episode, we talk about the lessons honed from his journey. Pat and Nienke Nina dive deeper into the future of digital nomads and how both governments and companies can attract and retain digital nomads. Check out the show notes via www.digitalnomadsdaily.com/podcast Want…

Have you ever thought of traveling the world with your partner? Digital nomad couple Julia & Gidi turned their skills and passion into their dream life and are currently traveling the world as content creators. In this episode, they talk about their journey and the steps to becoming a digital nomad. We also dive deep into living the digital nomad lifestyle as a couple and they share helpful tips about maintaining a healthy relationship while traveling. Get life advice from this inspiring entrepreneurial couple and learn how to start your content creator travel journey. Find more information, the key takeaways and links to our guests in the show notes via www.digitalno…

World citizen and entrepreneur Marcos Carvalho shares his story and the mission of one of the many companies he has co-founded, Boundless Life. It's a purpose-driven initiative helping digital nomad families to overcome the practical obstacles of the digital nomad lifestyle. Boundless Life organizes cohorts across the globe and offers a combination of traveling, co-working and transformative education. If you are a digital nomad family and want to live a well-balanced lifestyle and connect with like-minded families, or think about your future family life, this is your episode! Find more information, the key takeaways and links to our guests in the show notes via www.digi…

Tune in to listen to an inspiring episode with Kathy. She is known as the tax consultant of the digital nomad community and the founder of Wanderers Wealth. Kathy shares her inspiring travelpreneur success story and how she gives back to a local community in Uganda. Together with a team of experts, they build a project that provides micro-loans to help local small business owners, think about farmers or motor taxis. But this is not a new thing for her; the idea of helping others has always been present in Kathy's life and after working for years, her dream project is finally a reality. Don’t miss out on this episode full of inspiration and how you can make a contribution …

Digital nomad Charlie only dipped her toes into the digital nomad lifestyle a couple of months ago. She started her journey with a remote job and enjoyed the perks of steady income while living in one of the most popular digital nomad hubs, Bali. While working online and traveling looks so glamorous on Instagram. Charlie experienced the first typical misconceptions like finding the right balance between having fun and staying productive and working across different time zones. After she quit her remote job, new challenges crossed her path. In this episode, we chat about these and more challenges and what she does to tackle them. Get ready for a reality check and behind-th…

What do you tell yourself every day? And can you nurture your well-being as a digital nomad? We interviewed Kasia, who has been nomadding for over 3 years. She is currently slowmadding and passionate about living life with more intention and finding balance. In this episode, we talk about simple tips and practices you can implement today. Many digital nomads use small routines to nurture themselves. We are so happy that Kaisa shares practical and life-changing tips in this episode. Get ready for a calming and beautiful episode and live your digital nomad lifestyle with more intention! Learn from experienced digital nomad Kasia: Why digital nomads need routinesHow you ca…

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 …

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 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…

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…