319 Anne Claessen - From Corporate Law to Backpacking Digital Nomad

Trading a career in corporate law to backpack around Southeast Asia may seem like an audacious choice, but that's exactly what Anne Claessen did. Her passion for travel and cultural exploration has shaped her into an inspiring digital nomad and entrepreneur. Anne generously shares the stages of her journey, from her early travel experiences that sparked her curiosity, to the significant role podcasting played in inspiring her to pursue a nomadic lifestyle.

In our conversation, we cover Anne's unique approach to podcasting, focusing on the listener experience and the importance of sharing diverse stories. Her fascination for the ‘digital nomad’ lifestyle and how it has evolved over the years unfurls throughout our chat. We delve into the technical aspects of podcasting, discussing the challenges of interviewing guests, the importance of consistency, and how Anne's focus on these elements has contributed to the growth of her podcast ‘Digital Nomad Stories’.

Lastly, we chat about Anne's thoughts on the purpose of life, her views on misconceptions about introversion and extroversion, and the concept of using money to make life easier. Anne’s perspective on identifying and focusing on one's 'genius' and how understanding what tasks drain energy and which are more energizing, will resonate with many of our listeners. Join us for an enlightening conversation with Anne that is sure to inspire and motivate you.

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Key Takeaways

0:04:34 - Discovering the Podcasting Industry

0:09:20 - Curiosity and Connection

0:16:07 - Navigating Interviews With Big Names

0:25:06 - Podcasting's Impact on Helping Others

0:29:50 - Episode Titles for Planning and SEO

0:34:23 - The Relevance of Digital Nomadism

0:44:10 - Discovering Your Unique Abilities

Tweetable Quotes

"Just for being consistent, without putting a lot of effort or time into marketing or promoting the podcast, my podcast has grown significantly just by being consistent."

"I think the real magic happens when you can stay consistent and you keep podcasting for a really long time. That's when the real magic happens."

"Even if you have 10 listeners, there are 10 humans listening to your voice, which is super awesome."

Resources Mentioned

Anne's Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-claessen/

Anne's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepodcastbabes/

Anne's Email - anne@thepodcastbabes.com

Anne's Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/anne.claessen.9

Podcast Junkies Website: podcastjunkies.com

Podcast Junkies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Podcastjunkies/

Podcast Junkies Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastjunkiesjunkies/

Podcast Junkies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcastjunkies

Podcast Junkies Twitter: https://twitter.com/podcast_junkies

Podcast Junkies LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/podcastjunkies

The Podosphere: https://www.thepodosphere.com/

Podcast Index, Value4Value & NewPodcastApps: https://podcastindex.org/

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