Traveling with Kristin

Find out my exact morning routine and daily routine as a digital nomad working from home. In this episode, you'll learn my eight top tips for staying productive every day, three things you should avoid, and the two biggest risk factors that all remote workers should know about. SHOW RESOURCES/LINKS: My Standing Desk (Amazon) Remote Work Accessories (Amazon) Home Office Setup (Amazon) Day in the Life of a Digital Nomad (Video) ........................................................................................................ Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Become a Patron and access exclusive content Leave a 5* review of Badass Digital Nomads on iTunes Connect With Me on Socials: Follow on Instagram Watch Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group

Ayodeji Awosika is one of the top professional bloggers in the world who consistently earns 5-figures in passive income per month through writing in the Medium Partner Program. He is the author of three self-help books, has more than 55,000 followers on Medium, and is also now a YouTuber. Find out how he went from being a broke college dropout with $3 in his bank account to becoming a successful online entrepreneur in this episode of Badass Digital Nomads, shot live on location with Kristin in Miami, FL. (Watch this interview on YouTube) You'll learn: How society is designed to hold you back and what to do about it. How to quit your dead-end job and make money online. The three most valuable business skills everyone should learn (whether you went to college or not). Why you shouldn't tell anyone about your dreams at first. How to start an online business even if you don't have any money. How to start at zero even if you don't have any ideas. How to achieve your potential and avoid wasting your life. How to figure out what you're good at. How to start writing on Medium. How to earn money through the Medium Partner Program. The top 4 books Ayo recommends everyone to read. How Ayo stays productive working from home Ayo's morning routine Ayo's writing and productivity tools And much more! SHOW RESOURCES: Buy Real Help on Amazon (Ayo's third book) Ayo's Medium Profile Ayo's YouTube Channel Watch this interview on YouTube.com/DigitalNomad ........................................................................................................ Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: NEW: Become a Patron and access exclusive content Leave a 5* review of Badass Digital Nomads on iTunes Shop for your travel, home office, and remote work accessories in my Amazon Store Connect With Kristin on Socials: Follow on Instagram Watch Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group

Kristin Wilson and Johnny FD discuss why some digital nomads are coping better than brick-and-mortar businesses and traditional employees during the coronavirus quarantine, and how nomads are more mentally, emotionally, and financially resilient during these times. We discuss: Why daily life hasn't changed much for digital nomads Familiar with uncertainty and discomfort. (also just not having access to certain things) Minimalist lifestyle and low cost-of-living Focus on experiences over consumerism Multiple income streams Growth mindset over fixed mindset Personal identity not tied to a job or company Comfortable using remote collaboration tools Less familial and societal pressures at home Part of a global community At home everywhere in the world We also discuss why new digital nomads and digital "backpackers" are struggling more than experienced digital nomads and online entrepreneurs. This is an episode of Travel Like a Boss podcast hosted on Badass Digital Nomads. RESOURCES: Medium Blog: Why Digital Nomads Are Coping Better with the Quarantine Travel Like a Boss Show Notes Page: http://www.travellikeabosspodcast.com/episodes/ep-246-why-digital-nomads-are-better-prepared-for-quarantine Digital Nomads Quarantined Part 1 Digital Nomads Quarantined Part 2 Episode 198 of Travel Like a Boss Podcast: Traveling with Kristin on Creating Your Own Digital Nomad Job Make Money Mentorship Online Course Disclaimer: We understand that many people are struggling financially and with their health and do not discount the pain many people around the world are feeling right now. However, this episode is for people who are using the pandemic as a reason to let go of their mental and physical health when they could be making a different choice. Definition of a Digital Nomad: Someone who earns a living online, regardless of his or her physical location. Most digital nomads travel full-time without a home base. ........................................................................................................ Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: NEW: Become a Patron and access exclusive content Leave a 5* review of Badass Digital Nomads on iTunes Shop for your travel, home office, and remote work accessories in my Amazon Store Connect With Kristin on Socials: Follow on Instagram Watch Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group

Learn how to read up to 500% faster. Our guest today is a world-traveling entrepreneur, linguist, and hedge fund manager-turned speed reader, May Ling Lai, who just read 100 books in 100 days! In this podcast, get her tips on how to increase your reading speed from 250 words per minute up to 1500 words per minute. We cover different speed reading techniques and strategies and how you can purchase her speed reading course, The 7 Skills of Speed Reading, for only $12.99 on Udemy. Interested in which of the 100 books are the best? Watch a video review on YouTube or IGTV about each book and decide which ones are for you! SPEED READING RESOURCES: Speed Reading Course: 7 Skills of Speed Reading May Ling's YouTube Channel May Ling's Instagram Handle On this episode of Badass Digital Nomads, we also talk about: May Ling's favorite books Why it's okay to suck at things when you first start Why you don't have to be an expert at something to teach and help others Natural talent versus learned skill (debate) Tips for creating videos How to start a YouTube channel How to optimize your content for SEO and keywords In the lightning round, we cover: May Ling's favorite travel destinations Favorite cities to live in Best foodie recommendations Carry-on packing tips More travel tips MORE SHOW RESOURCES/SHOW NOTES: May Ling's Favorite Book: Wynton Marsalis Travel Video Academy CNBC Make It Series VidIQ App for YouTube Keyword Research Google Trends / Keyword Planner / Ubersuggest First episode of Digital Nomad News Packing Tips: Packing Cubes ........................................................................................................ Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: NEW: Become a Patron and access exclusive content Leave a 5* review of Badass Digital Nomads on iTunes Shop for your travel, home office, and remote work accessories in my Amazon Store Connect With Me on Socials: Follow on Instagram Watch Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group *Disclaimer: This description includes some affiliate links for our guests' products and services that we like, use, or want to support - like May Ling's speed reading course - at no additional cost to you :)

Welcome to this special guest episode of Badass Digital Nomads where I'm interviewed by Matt Bowles of The Maverick Show. I jump on his podcast from my Coronavirus quarantine in Miami to share the mental and emotional techniques I've been using to keep my spirits up and remain productive under the COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders. I give tips on meditation resources, the importance of limiting news and social media, and increasing substantive virtual social connections with people. Then, talk about the keys to remaining productive while working from home in our new reality and share tips on finding remote work opportunities and standing out when you apply for remote jobs and the best products and software I recommend for remote work. I also explain how to leverage the network you already have and focus on the skills you already possess. Kristin also explain how my 6-figure income from my relocation business was abruptly cut off by the global pandemic and explains how I have adjusted my mindset and supplemented my income. Finally, I talk about the importance for everyone to start building multiple streams of income and then proceed to debunk a bunch of the misnomers about making money online. In this special episode, I share the key to making money online quickly and explain how to craft an offer that aligns with the unique skills you already possess and focuses on who you can help today. I then offer listeners a $100 Discount on my new Making Money Online mentorship program—a four-week course which creates a customized path for each individual person to start making online income today, with my personal one-on-one guidance. I conclude the interview by encouraging everyone to step into their power and seize this moment for personal growth, business growth, supporting each other and affecting positive change in the world. Join my Make Money Mentorship program here and get $100 off. Full show notes available at: www.TheMaverickShow.com ........................................................................................................ Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: NEW: Become a Patron and access exclusive content Leave a 5* review of Badass Digital Nomads on iTunes Shop for your travel, home office, and remote work accessories in my Amazon Store Connect With Me on Socials: Follow on Instagram Watch Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group

Matt Barnett is a British designer and CEO of Bonjoro, a video marketing app out to "disrupt conventional business communication with personalized video emails." In the first half of this interview, Matt and I talk about the impact of the Coronavirus in Australia and across the world. We then go back in time and talk travel - discussing what #VanLife was like in Portugal 15 years ago and how Matt funded his travels through Bali, Honduras, and Indonesia before moving to Australia after a breakup. The second half of the interview is full of remote work and entrepreneur tips, as well as how to use video in your email marketing to grow your business. We cover how Matt transitioned from being an artist to a CEO and his remote work advice for people and companies who have be sent home for Coronavirus - such as: How to operate across time zones How to maintain a company culture remotely What types of job perks employers should be offering How to combat loneliness while working from home How to hire a remote team Attributes he looks for in remote employees Which WiFi and data plan he uses while traveling And more We also discuss the benefits of joining or starting your own mastermind before moving into the Lightning Round. Connect with Matt on LinkedIn About Bonjoro: Bonjoro helps you easily send personalized videos to your customers, allowing you to build powerful, lasting connections while increasing conversion, email open rates, and retention. Bonjoro integrates with your existing email marketing and CRM software and is perfect for freelancers, entrepreneurs, E-commerce, educational institutions, creators, charities, consultants, and big business. Try Bonjoro for free today!* ........................................................................................................ Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: NEW: Become a Patron and access exclusive content Leave a 5* review of Badass Digital Nomads on iTunes Shop for your travel, home office, and remote work accessories in my Amazon Store Connect With Me on Socials: Follow on Instagram Watch Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group *Disclaimer: Podcast descriptions sometimes include affiliate links for our guests' products and services that we like, use, or want to support, at no additional cost to you :)

In the age of Coronavirus, though, podcasts are no longer getting us through the daily commute - they're getting us through the day. Here are five shows that help me stay motivated and inspired while working from home all day, every day (in no particular order). I hope they help you, too! Show Resources - Recommended Podcasts: Derek Sivers The Maverick Show The Richie Norton Show Naval Podcast Daily Stoic Podcast Medium Blog with more details about each podcast Remember to support your favorite podcasts during this challenging time by sharing them with your friends and leaving reviews for the hosts! ........................................................................................................ Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: NEW: Become a Patron and access exclusive content Leave a 5* review of Badass Digital Nomads on iTunes Shop for your travel, home office, and remote work accessories in my Amazon Store Connect With Me on Socials: Follow on Instagram Watch Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group

Johannes Voelkner started as a college student-turned Virtual Assistant working on minimum wage in South Africa before he figured out how to apply the 4-Hour Work Week to his life. After that, he established the biggest online digital nomad community in the world before going on to found the Nomad Cruise - the first floating conference for freelancers, remote workers, and online entrepreneurs. In this episode, we talk about how to study abroad or find a working holiday, how we were able to work abroad right out of college, how to make a livable wage as a self-employed expat or online business owner, all the different weird jobs you can have had in foreign countries, and how to build an online income for the first time. Also, how Johannes became location independent and achieved the four-hour work week (literally) by setting up an eCommerce business for his mom in 2010. We also discuss: How to start a side hustle while you're working abroad in a location-dependent job. How to build a remote team from scratch. How to build your skillset when you're starting from zero. Why it's better to start your business first (while you aren't traveling) then travel later. Tips and advice for people who don't know where to start as a digital nomad. How Johannes overcomes fear and takes action, anyway. How to meet hundreds of like-minded people in one year. Examples of how people form tight-knit bonds in the Nomad Cruise community and why it creates relationships that last a lifetime. What to look for in a digital nomad destination or when you're setting up a home base somewhere. Finally, we talk about what the Nomad Cruise is, who it's for, what you can learn in the talks, workshops, and masterminds on the ship, the upcoming itinerary, and the different reunions and co-living opportunities available before and after the cruise departs. Then, in the lightning round we cover Johannes's favorite travel destinations, morning routine, remote work tools, productivity hacks, and how his remote team works across timezones. Join the Next Nomad Cruise - Save €100 with code, TravelingwithKristin Follow Nomad Cruise on Instagram Join the Global Digital Nomad Network Show Resources - Remote Work Tools: Asana Calendly Google Drive Loom Slack Wordpress WuCommerce YAC Zoom Show Resources - Books: Four-Hour Work Week Make a Name for Yourself (Personal Branding) Show Resources - Book a consulting call with Kristin Listen to more from Johannes: The Maverick Show: Kitesurfing & Building Nomadic Communities Nomad Summit Chiang Mai Talk on Building a Remote Business While Traveling ........................................................................................................ Support the Podcast: NEW: Become a Patron and access exclusive content Shop for your travel and remote work accessories in my Amazon Store Connect With Kristin on Socials: Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Badass Digital Nomads Podcast Check Out DIGITAL NOMAD TV on YouTube Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group

Coronavirus Update and Impact on RemoteWork: Millions of people are struggling to cope in the wake of schools and businesses closing overnight. To help people adjust quickly, I've compiled a list of tech companies offering free versions of their software, tools, and apps through the summer of 2020. Free Resources: LinkedIn: Tech Companies Offering Free Remote Work Resources Medium: 29 Free Resources to Help You Work Remotely Remote AID 2020: Free Online Summit to Help You Get Through Coronavirus Remote Work Challenges More questions? Email Kristin Share this episode with someone you know whose job or work schedule has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Also in this bonus episode update: Shout outs to our Patreon Patrons Shout outs to three new members of the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook group Our guest for tomorrow is Johannes Voelkner, the founder of Nomad Cruise. Unfortunately, the April Nomad Cruise for April was cancelled, so keep that in mind while listening to the episode (but it's still packed with value!). You will still be able to use the travelingwithkristin offer code for a €100 discount on a future cruise. Running Remote has been postponed until September, but they will be hosting a free online summit called Remote AID on April 20th in its place. Register to attend here. Special Offer: Become a Patron of Badass Digital Nomads by April 1 and receive a ton of insider perks and exclusive content, plus a personalized welcome video from Kristin! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• About: Badass Digital Nomads is a podcast to help people thrive in the new remote economy. Host, Kristin Wilson, is a long-term digital nomad, online entrepreneur, and expat relocation expert who has lived, worked, or traveled in 60 countries over the last 17 years. She's helped 1,000's of people move and live abroad and now teaches people how to achieve location independence through writing, speaking, workshops, and online content. 🎧 Kristin is also the host of Digital Nomad News and the creator of Traveling with Kristin on YouTube. Become a Badass Digital Nomad: 👩‍💻 👨‍💻 Support this podcast and get access to exclusive content on Patreon Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group Leave a review on Apple Podcasts ❤️

The average person in 2020 spends 5 hours a day on their cell phones - checking it 50x and tapping the screen more that 2,600 times daily. Don't let it be you! After realizing that device addition was ruining my life, I eventually made some changes. It took me 3 years to break my phone habit, but with these 7 tips you can succeed much sooner. (PS: 82% of people think they spend less time on their phones than they really do.) Resources: - Facebook Timeline Blocker: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/news-feed-eradicator-for/fjcldmjmjhkklehbacihaiopjklihlgg?hl=en - Freedom App: https://freedom.to/ - Atomic Habits Book https://amzn.to/2IdoGkZ - Willpower Doesn't Work Book https://amzn.to/2VASaRQ Instagram Hack: How to Post to Instagram from a PC: https://www.cnet.com/how-to/post-to-instagram-from-your-computer-with-this-simple-trick/ Sources: 1) https://www.zdnet.com/article/americans-spend-far-more-time-on-their-smartphones-than-they-think/ 2) https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/aug/21/cellphone-screen-time-average-habits 3) https://blog.dscout.com/mobile-touches ........................................................................................................ Support the Podcast: NEW: Become a Patron and access exclusive content Shop for your travel and remote work accessories in my Amazon Store Connect With Me on Socials: Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Badass Digital Nomads Podcast Check Out DIGITAL NOMAD TV on YouTube Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group