Ep 176 No Plan B with Heather Thorkelson
Nomadtopia Radio: Digital Nomad and Expat Lifestyle
Release Date: 11/02/2020
Ep 204: The Latest from Nomadtopia
Nomadtopia Radio: Digital Nomad and Expat Lifestyle
There have been some big changes in my life since Jill Sessa interviewed me for Episode 200 at the end of 2022, so I'm back with some updates! Tune in to learn what's been going on, why I'm feeling the need for more space in my life and work, and how I'm creating that space. I share: The big trip we're gearing up for A major decision I've made about Nomadtopia(R) A life-changing diagnosis I recently received (don't worry, I'm okay!) And more Download your free guide, 10 Things You Need to Do before Becoming a Nomad: Ready to get more ideas, inspiration, and strategies for...
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Ep 203: Investing in Turnkey Rental Properties from Anywhere in the World with Matt Bowles
Nomadtopia Radio: Digital Nomad and Expat Lifestyle
Investing in real estate as a nomad might sound impossible. When you’re traveling all the time, how can you buy a property, fix it up, find renters, and manage it? As it turns out, there is a way, and it doesn’t involve renovations or interviewing potential tenants—or require you to be local to the property. In today’s episode I’m chatting with Matt Bowles, longtime nomad and cofounder of Maverick Investor Group, which helps people purchase turnkey properties that already have tenants and property managers in place. He shares why these types of properties are such great investments...
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Ep 202: Navigating Visa Discrimination and Money Trauma as a Nomad with Vangile Makwakwa
Nomadtopia Radio: Digital Nomad and Expat Lifestyle
Simply deciding where to travel as a nomad can be tricky. Every country has different entry and visa laws, and it’s easier to travel with some passports than others. Unfortunately, people who have to apply for a visa to go almost anywhere face an unnecessary and unfair barrier to seeing the world. In today’s episode, my guest is Vangile Makwakwa, a South African, a nomad, and a money coach. We talk about discriminatory visa processes, her personal nomad style, her favorite countries she’s visited, and how to navigate money trauma when moving abroad. In this episode: The different home...
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Ep 201: Finding a Forever Home Abroad with Vanessa Jacquemin
Nomadtopia Radio: Digital Nomad and Expat Lifestyle
Finding a forever home certainly isn’t a priority for all nomads. While some are on an intentional search, others actively spurn the idea of home—or they end up finding it when they least expect it and a location they visit just suddenly clicks. As I always say, there’s no one way to approach the nomad journey. In this episode, I’m chatting with Vanessa Jacquemin, an online business strategist who left her original home in the United States more than 20 years ago and recently found her forever home in Mexico. She shares her process for finding the right home for her, how becoming a...
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Ep 200: Looking to the Future after 18 Years of Location Independence with Amy Scott
Nomadtopia Radio: Digital Nomad and Expat Lifestyle
As we enter a new year and the podcast hits 200 episodes, I’m reflecting on my own Nomadtopia journey. I invited my friend Jill Sessa back to interview me on my experiences as a nomad. In this episode, we talk about how my Nomadtopia has changed since Jill last interviewed me in 2018. I share what’s new and upcoming in my work as well as how my lifestyle and my perspective on location independence has evolved over the years, especially since our twins were born in 2019. We also discuss some of the more challenging aspects of navigating life and family as a nomad. In this episode: What...
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Ep 199: Finding Balance as a Digital Nomad with Kristin Wilson
Nomadtopia Radio: Digital Nomad and Expat Lifestyle
If you’re switching locations frequently and working constantly, it’s easy to get burned out on nomad life. What systems and boundaries have you put in place to create more balance? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with Kristin Wilson, author of Digital Nomads for Dummies. She shares how she ended up writing this book and the main steps she outlines for becoming a digital nomad. We talked about how to build a life that works for you, finding balance, and setting boundaries. Kristin also shared her perspective on why you should outsource your travel planning and destination research. In...
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Ep 198: Buying Souvenirs as a Nomad
Nomadtopia Radio: Digital Nomad and Expat Lifestyle
Do you find it difficult to resist buying all the beautiful and interesting things you encounter on your travels? Today I'm sharing my experience—including the story of a bedspread I've been lugging around for years—and some tips for finding the right approach for you. Check out my new video background that I mention in the episode: Download your free guide, 10 Things You Need to Do before Becoming a Nomad: Learn more about the Nomadtopia Collective at Ready to get more ideas, inspiration, and strategies for location-independent living? Subscribe to Nomadtopia...
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Ep 197: Producing Local Events as a Nomad with Stuart Every
Nomadtopia Radio: Digital Nomad and Expat Lifestyle
If you want to merge your interests with travel, whether on a personal or business level, then you’ll enjoy today’s episode. I’m chatting with Stuart Every, an international producer of street festivals, who lives a nomadic lifestyle with three home bases around the world. He’s sharing how he built his global business, logistics that come with networking, hiring, and marketing, and how to find community when regularly moving around. In this episode: Why Stuart chose to have three home bases and how he built up his global business How street theater artists are the original...
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Ep 196: The Nomad Lifecycle with Michael Boyink
Nomadtopia Radio: Digital Nomad and Expat Lifestyle
The nomadic lifestyle tends to go in cycles. On the road for a few years, in a permanent location for a few years, back and forth as life brings different wants and needs. Complacency followed by a catalyst for change. In today’s episode, I’m talking with Michael Boyink, who spent eight years on the road in an RV followed by four years living in a small town. He and his wife are now on the brink of their next big move. He shares what it was like living in an RV, how his kids managed it, and navigating the decisions that come with being a nomad. In this episode: Michael’s journey in and...
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Ep 195: Adding a Baby to a Nomadic Life with Amanda Kingsmith
Nomadtopia Radio: Digital Nomad and Expat Lifestyle
There are a lot of decisions to make when it comes to starting a family as a nomad. Your priorities change, you have to plan differently, you might miss some adventures. There’s no question that having a baby (or two, in my case!) changes your nomad experience. In this episode, I’m chatting with Amanda Kingsmith, who currently lives in Mexico with her husband and new baby. She shares their experience planning for and shifting into this next phase, deciding when to stop traveling and where to give birth, and balancing their child’s needs with their nomadic lifestyle. In this episode: ...
info_outlineSince 2010, Heather has lived and traveled all over the world while running two businesses (one of them a polar expedition company!). She joined me from her home base in rural Sweden to talk about getting over what other people think, building resilience, what it means to have “no Plan B” and why it matters, and more.
Get a free chapter of Heather's book, No Plan B, at www.HeatherThorkelson.com/NoPlanB
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