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Nomadtopia Radio features interviews with people all over the world who have created their ideal lifestyle through location independence, long-term travel, living abroad, and more. Guests run the gamut from serial expats to slow travelers, digital nomads, location-independent entrepreneurs escaping winter, families traveling overland (and homeschooling!), solo backpackers and road-trippers... you name it. Their stories highlight all the different ways to explore the world, live and work on y ...
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Welcome to The Expat Career and Lifestyle podcast, the place to be when you want to create a career you love and live the global lifestyle.
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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 abou…
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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 Mat…
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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…
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It's time to say goodbye! I'm not going anywhere, however as I'm working on new projects, my coaching practice is transforming and I want to free up space, I decided to end our podcast! It is not easy for me as I've been running our The Expat Career and Lifestyle podcast for 8 years. It was one of the first podcasts about expat life and ranked in t…
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Do you feel you should be ahead with your life, career or business? Are you critical of yourself? Is your confidence shrinking? Well, I have those moments in my life when I feel exactly like that. And the one thing that I’ve learned is that those feelings of low confidence are created by my thoughts. Your thoughts are creating your feelings and not…
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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 Va…
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Happy New Year! Welcome to our new episode of The Expat Career and Lifestyle podcast. Let’s start with Embracing Change. I’m talking about taking slow actions and making small changes instead of rushing your resolutions for the next month. Listen to the episode and share in the comments what small changes are you embracing. Did you like this episod…
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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 lif…
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Travelling and running your business is not easy and it can get even more complicated if you want to scale your business or move it to the next level. In this interview, we speak about How To Scale And Grow Your Business While Travelling The World. Our guest is Vangile Makwakwa, who is an author, speaker, World Traveler, Founder of Wealthy Money, w…
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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 outline…
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How to Nourish Your Sex Life as An Expat. Either as a Long-Relationship Couple or a Single Woman. Our special guest is Irene Fehr, MA, CPCC, Certified Sex & Intimacy Coach that helps couples make love and sex work in long-term relationships and bring sex and passion into sexless ones. You’ll discover: Irene’s international journey and Biggest chall…
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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: https://www.ins…
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In our new episode of The Expat Career and Lifestyle podcast, I'm speaking with Heather Black, Founder and CEO of Supermums, a global brand supporting mums to develop a career in the Salesforce ecosystem. We’re speaking about the Ambitious Woman Mindset. Listen here > Episode 152: Ambitious Woman Mindset. With Heather Black You’ll discover: what pr…
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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 netw…
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Our Special Guest is Isabelle Peyrichoux, a former tech-industry professional turned transformational career reinvention coach. We're speaking about: "How The Conditioning Of Your Native Culture Impacts Your Career Choices." You'll discover: Isabelle's story including how the conditioning of her native culture impacted her career choices Specific C…
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When you are just starting your dream business, or you have been running it for less than one year it can be challenging to find the best ways to advertise it and attract your ideal clients. Marketing for me is all about finding your style and having fun. And you don’t have to spend thousands on advertising, especially when you are at the beginning…
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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 …
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If you’re moving or living in France or a francophone country or simply want to learn French (or any other foreign language), this episode is for you. In this episode, I’m speaking with Alice Mansaud about how to learn and absorb French to be(come) yourself in French in your new francophone country. You’ll discover: Alice's international journey an…
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Today we're speaking about Mindfulness and Expat Life. I invited Angelic Ingram, a holistic health practitioner, author, and the founder of "A Mindful Journey to Freedom" where she guides her clients through the emotional challenges of relocation. You’ll discover: what is mindfulness, how to apply it in your international life, is it applicable to …
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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 …
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I always thought that I was bad with money until I started my own business and worked on my money mindset and all the limiting thoughts. That’s why I love speaking about money and creating financial freedom. And for this episode, I invited a Financial Coach, Stanka Ranchev to help you overcome all the money-limiting beliefs and thrive financially i…
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Something for the Summertime to keep your motivation up. In this new episode, I'm sharing a Livestream recording where I speak about The Best Tool To Guide You Through Life, Career And Business. It will help you to get clarity and stop feeling going in circles in your career, business or international life. Listen to the episode and like always, sh…
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Nomads can experience grief in many forms: grief for the places we’ve loved and left, grief for saying goodbye to the friends we meet during our travels, and of course grief for those we lose to death. Losing a loved one is always life changing, but it can be especially difficult for those of us living and traveling oceans away from home. In this e…
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Today our special guest is Julianne Bosch, a mother to three children. She is CEO to Moms as a life and career coach. She is the author of "How a Mother Took Her First Step On The Moon- A Mother's Keepsake Journal of Advice to My Children". With Julianne, we're speaking about time management, expat life and her new book. You'll discover how to: rec…
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Are you thinking about changing something in your career and business, but you are not sure which direction you should go or if the change is right for you? I In this new episode, I’m coming to you with a video recording where I share 5 steps which will help you to evaluate your next steps. I am sure you will find your next direction whether you ar…
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Many people think about remote working and the digital nomad lifestyle as being something new, but it’s actually been around nearly as long as the internet itself. Those of us who’ve been here since the early days have evolved along with it, both in our careers and in our traveling lifestyles. In this episode, I’m joined by digital marketing consul…
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A serial entrepreneur and single mother of two, Paula lost her hearing when she gave birth to a second daughter. But instead of playing the victim, it propelled her to build businesses and put herself out there. In this interview with Paula, we’re discussing how neuroscience can help you deal with challenges and limiting thoughts in your expat life…
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In this episode, I'm sharing the interview I did for the Corporate Expat Mom Summit, organised and hosted by Alena Gomes Rodrigues, https://alenagomesrodrigues.com/ In this interview, I'll help you create a career abroad that you'll love. Listen in if you feel stuck in your career abroad – no matter if you moved for your career, or you’re following…
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You never know when a new place might take your breath away. And sometimes, it’s the most unlikely destinations that produce the most profound impacts in our lives. As you’ll hear in today’s episode, even a spur-of-the-moment trip can create a lifelong passion for a place. In this episode, I’m joined by the founder of Expat in Croatia, Sara Dyson. …
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Should I start my podcast? I often hear this question. In this episode, I'm sharing a video recording where I answer this question. Listen to the episode and share your insights and actions. You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/aFt2p1SJ8Vc Did you like this episode? If yes, please share it with your friends. Not sure what to do next in yo…
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In this new episode, I’m exploring 5 steps to help you rescue your career. Do you feel that something is missing in your professional life? Do you feel unfulfilled or disappointed with your current career? Are you thinking about what you can do next in your career? Or are you afraid that you’ll never find what your true calling is? Then, this episo…
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To live—and really flourish—abroad, cultivating self-trust is critical in finding your footing in a new place. Living in another country can come with a range of difficulties, but that’s just part of the challenge. It’s not a balm to fix all your problems, but it does provide an opportunity for self-actualization. In this episode, I am joined by Ch…
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Our special guest today is Alena Gomes Rodrigues a trauma-informed mental fitness coach, former corporate HR leader, and a proud mom & wife. You'll learn: what prompted Alena to start her international life, her KEY steps to find work-life balance as an expat mom (is it possible?), what is REALLY stopping you from creating more balance in your life…
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A tribute to Maria Kompanowski and her work. A wonderful colleague, great networker, and coach. We did this interview for our Effortless Success Summit a few years ago. Listen to the interview and share it with your friends. Here you can watch the video, too. Plus read Maria's post on Six Key Networking Elements Of Building Successful Business here…
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Working with your spouse poses a unique set of challenges. When you throw full-time RVing into the mix, it becomes an even bigger adventure. But as you’ll hear on today’s episode, there’s nothing quite so freeing as hitting the road with the person you love to live untethered by your location or work. In this episode, I’m joined by wives and busine…
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In this episode, we’re speaking with our special guest Florence Reisch-Gentinetta about Living A Happy Expat Life. You'll discover: how you can create a happy expat experience (you know that it isn't easy), simple and effective ways to cultivate a positive mindset and not end up in negative thinking, find a balance between your professional develop…
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For many parents, reconciling that new role with our identity as adventurers and travelers can lead to a whole new kind of journey. It can take a while to find our travel legs as a parent and discover what “adventure” looks like for our family. But as I always say, there’s no “right” way to do any of this, and whatever works for you is perfect. In …
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In this episode, I'm talking about what habitual negative thinking is and how you can turn your thoughts around (and is not what you think). Listen to the episode and share your insights in the comments. And if you want to learn more about how to build your career and business around your international life, come over to my website: https://dmcoach…
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Nomadtopia Radio is all about showing you that there’s more than one way to live a nomadic life. Even the most unlikely people can become full-time travelers or create their own unique version of a location-independent lifestyle. In this episode, I’m joined by wife, mother, business owner, and full-time sailor Erin Carey. She shares her journey fro…
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In this episode, I speak about How To Stay Focused And Achieve What You Want. You will learn 3 hacks to keep you focused, feel motivated and inspired to reach your 2022 goals. Listen to the episode and share your thoughts in the comments. And if you want to learn more about how to build your career and business around your international life, come …
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Identity is often closely tied to our location: where we were born, where we grew up, where we live now. For those of us living nomadic lives, however, that sense of identity can feel out of reach. As we transition from place to place, we experience the grief of leaving our old selves behind and the excitement of stepping into a new world. But how …
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In this episode, I'm sharing what is my criteria to measure success in the coaching business (and is it not about making 5K month). As we're getting close to the end of this year I'm inviting you to reflect on how you're measuring your success in your career and business. Listen to the episode and share your definition of success in the comment box…
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When most of us think of real estate investing, we think of late-night phone calls from tenants, constant repairs, and huge price tags. But in reality, the barrier to entry in the real estate world is much lower than we think it is, and with the right systems in place, it can become a fantastic form of (mostly) passive income, even for full-time tr…
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Are you moving to Denmark? Or dreaming about living and working in Denmark? Or looking to find your job? This episode is for you! I invited Kate Dahl, Carer Consultant for Internationals in Denmark. You'll discover: the biggest obstacles while looking for a job in Denmark as an International, what skills are in the demand on the job market, mistake…
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Have you ever dreamed of moving to Europe? Many non-Europeans think it can’t be done, but there are a lot of visa options for living in Europe, and with the right research and planning it’s entirely possible to make your dream of moving to Europe a reality. In this episode, I was joined by Cepee Tabibian, co-founder of She Hit Refresh and author of…
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As my French Digital Nomad Adventure is coming to an end, in this new episode I’m sharing with you a Livestream recording where I'm talking about Key steps that are helping my next relocation to be smooth and easy. You'll find this episode helpful if you: are planning your next move, find it hard saying goodbye and relocating, feel stressed and fru…
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Ever thought about your relationship with the places you visit and whether you’re doing more harm than good? Are you aware of the incredible privilege inherent in the lifestyles we live (or aspire to live) as nomads? I invite you to listen in as I discuss this topic with guest Amanda Machado. This particular episode has more questions than answers,…
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In our new episode, I'm talking with Barbora Gemmelova about the emotional well-being of expats. You will learn: how Barbora started her expat journey, what was her Biggest challenge when she moved to Italy, how to Stop feeling lonely when living abroad, is "la dolce vita" a real thing, what are the reasons to join the upcoming "Language and Mental…
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Our special guest today is Katheryn Gronauer, founder of Thrive Tokyo and an executive trainer and coach. We're speaking about How To Thrive In Tokyo. If you're planning a move to Tokyo or you've just moved or want to learn more about Japan, this episode is for you. You'll discover: how Katheryn grew up between two cultures the US and Japan, what t…
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Raise your hand if you’ve ever said, “That’s it, I’m moving to Canada.” I’ve heard this phrase a time or two before! If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably spent a fair amount of time thinking, daydreaming, and brainstorming about where in the world you’d like to live, get residency, and even a second passport. There are certain places that te…
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