Podcasts by Living Unconventionally

233 Live in Germany with an English job at Elektrobit GmbH from 2023-03-16T10:25

Ever thought about living in Germany? Or Vienna? Or Paris? This episode might be your change to get a job in one of these places. I talk to Listen

232 Naveen Got A Job In Germany - After He Already Got Rejected By HR from 2023-03-01T10:39

It's hard for international professionals to get an English job in Germany. Naveen got a job within four weeks - after he joined my coaching. Now it's nine months later and Nave...

231 English Jobs at Magna International Europe from 2023-02-22T10:20

A change to work in the world's most livable city: Vienna! English jobs at Magna International Europe. Chris Pyak t...

230 Welcome, New Subscriber! from 2023-02-17T11:51

"And there is magic in every beginning"
Hermann Hesse

Chris Pyak starts a new project that will keep him busy for at least one year. For you this is ...

229 Esther Earns Income Everywhere from 2021-05-12T06:44:14

Esther Inman wanted it all: Travel, career, family. And she got it. Now she helps others to make a decent living, working as a virtual assistant. We talk about freedom, Bali and...

An invitation to smile today from 2020-08-18T09:14:18

Hey! I am on vacation, but I made a little something to make you smile today. Listen to this trailer to find out more - then search for "Solarpunk" on your podcast app. 

Or visit Listen

228: "My Precious" - How To Be Irresistible To Foreign Employers from 2020-06-24T07:35:14

Expats: How do to become a precious asset to any employer. Especially when you move to a foreign country. Ana struggles to find a job in Germany, despite a PhD ...

227: How To Get A Job If You Can't Leave The House (And Live Abroad) from 2020-06-04T11:15:59

How do you get a job if you cannot leave the house? Shannon Digby had bad luck. She moved from New Zealand to Germany - just to be stuck in her flat, days after her arrival.
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226: Eric Molinsky, Wizard of Time from 2020-05-22T14:21:26

Eric Molinsky creates pieces of time and let's you escape into imaginary worlds. I talk with Eric about his journey from agonizing animator to beco...

225: Will it fly, Pat Flynn? from 2020-03-30T07:46

Pat Flynn got fired in the 2008 crisis. Today millions listen to his podcasts. I talk with Pat about how you turn crisis into a happier life:
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224: Sophie Makes A Choice from 2019-08-05T10:00

Imagine this: You are a successful lawyer in New York. You graduated from a famous University. You worked in France and Japan and you even had a stint at the Europe...

223: Smart Cookie from 2019-07-01T10:00

Andrea just quit her daytime job. One year ago she told Chris in an "on Air" coaching that she wants to change her life - and girl she did! :) After taking a virtual assistant course, she found ...

222 Fadi got a job abroad from 2019-06-10T16:00

Fadi got a job abroad. 500 job applications and not a single interview. Then Fadi bought my Expats Job Offer Guarantee and got a job in Berlin in just 2 months. Listen to Fadi's...

221: "Tell me about yourself" from 2019-06-03T11:20:59

Everyone has a fascinating story to share - if you invest a little time, patience and empathy. If you dream of becoming an expat or digital nomad I want to hear your story. Sign up for a free "o...

220: Xavier Takes the Bike - All the Way to Argentina from 2019-05-13T10:00

Chris Pyakis joined by Xavier Hamm who traveled from Ottawa, Canada to Argentina - on a bike.

Follow Xavier's travels at his site: http...

219: How to Harvest Coconuts from 2019-05-06T10:00

Climb a tree with Mara Seng and make a living harvesting coconuts. Mara also takes us back to her childhood in Portugal, the weird feeling of being German in Germany - and she shows us the best ...

218: A Nomad Finds Her Utopia Part Two from 2019-04-29T10:00

If you dream about becoming a digital nomad: Listen to Amy Scott and Chris Pyak talking about different ways to bring a location independent lifestyle and your desire to..well, eat... into harmo...

217: A Nomad Finds Her Utopia from 2019-04-22T10:00

Amy Scott is back on the show. Follow Amy on her journey to Argentina, dance Salsa with her and watch as she falls in love. (Chris also shares his own love story). Join Amy's Nomadtopia Collecti...

216: A Meeting Room Full of Elephant Manure from 2019-04-15T10:00

Digital nomads, expats and adventure seekers: Let's talk manure! Meet Lydia Krüger and join her journey from wasted hours in pointless meetings in Berlin to becoming a game publisher and profess...

215: Have Hotels Pay For Your Stay from 2019-04-08T10:00

Erica Duran is a digital nomad, a podcast host and a experienced world traveler. She shares with us how she gets hotels and AirBnB's to pay for her stay. And why she loves Hawai so much. Meet Er...

214: Mart's Boss Doesn't Want to See Him from 2019-04-01T10:00

Mart lives many digital nomads dream: Working remotely with his own schedule, while still enjoying the benefits of being an employee: Paid vacations and a secure salary every month. Join Mart an...

213: A Young Black Woman Travels the World from 2019-03-25T10:00

Rachel describes herself as a young black woman who travels the world. I would describe her as someone who brings joy to every conversation. I spoke with Rachel about her trips to South Asia, th...

212: How To Get a Job In an International Company? with Maria Lamp from 2019-03-18T10:00

Become an expat and work for international companies around the globe. Experience a new country in debt for 3-4 years. Maria Lamp from Jobbatical answers the question: "How To Get a Job in an in...

211: Startup Visa Estonia with Merlin Lukk from 2019-03-11T10:00

Startup Visa Estonia! I talk with Merilin Lukk from the Estonian government about the easiest way to get a work visa for the European Union. Really cool: A digital native visa is on the way as w...

210: Colorado Boy and German Kindergarten from 2019-03-04T11:00

John Collins moved from Colorado to work for Flixbus in Berlin. John shares his experiences with German kindergarten for his little boy, trips to Salzburg & Amsterdam and his love for trains, bo...

209: "I Wish I Could Do That!" - with Charlie Stamp from 2019-02-25T11:00

Charlie Stamp is back on the show. After ditching his job and traveling through South East Asia (Episode 81 & 82) - he and his wife Christina finally settled in Malta. But not for much longer......

208: Digital Nomads Should Have a Company in Estonia from 2019-02-18T11:00

Digital nomads work where they live. And they live wherever they want. One thing in your life needs consistency, though: Your business. I talk with Kristiina Aljas-Saarma about your company for ...

207: e-Residency for Digital Nomads from 2019-02-11T11:00

How do Digital Nomads create continuity in their business? How do you minimise paperwork and run your company completely online? Meet Arnaud Castagnet, chief evangelist for Estonia's e-residency...

206: Michelle, Tamara and how Millennials Change Their Life from 2019-02-04T11:00

How can you finance travels to 30 countries? How can especially young people alter their career to better reflect their values? And how does Michelle Obama plays into all of this? Find out in th...

205: Tamara Lives with the Friendliest People in the World from 2019-01-28T11:00

Join us on a travel through space and time and finally meet the friendliest people on earth. I enjoyed this conversation with Tamara Thorpe for it's optimism, joy and down to earth life lessons....

204: What A Wonderful Life...You Will Have 5 Years From Now from 2019-01-21T11:00

Sitting in an AirBnB in Lissabon I took a good look at my life and said "Thank You" to... ...you, as a matter of fact. And to Pat Flynn. Listen to my story.
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203: See The wonders of the world - and get paid to do so from 2019-01-14T11:00

70 countries, uncountable memories. Maureen Moss made this dream happen for herself. Now she helps others to see the wonders of the world - and get paid to do so. Chris Pyak talks to Maureen abo...

202: Maureen's list of 100 favourite moments of her life from 2019-01-07T11:00

One day Maureen Moss sat down to write a list of the 100 best moments of her life. She stopped when she came to 120. Chris Pyak takes you on a sightseeing tour through Maureen's favorite moments...

201: Eugene puts a smile on your face from 2018-10-08T10:00

Eugene lives the life that we all dream about. For the last two years he has traveled the world - while working remotely for his company in Germany. Eugene shares his adventures and his best tip...

200: The 5 best places to live in the world - and the 3 worst! with Malte Zeeck, CEO of InterNations GmbH from 2018-09-24T10:00

Malte Zeeck, CEO of InterNations GmbH joins Chris for this 200th episode of Living Unconventionally to discuss the best places to live in the world, as well what makes them so special. Chris and...

199: Anton's Floating Office Desk from 2018-09-17T10:00

Anton works at the same desk every day. For years after years. But his desk is constantly moving. It has seen the ice of Antarctica, the windmills of Holland and the beaches of Brazil. Follow Ch...

198: How James Makes Friends Across Cultures (And Business Contacts Too) from 2018-09-03T10:00

James Ritchie has a unique skill: Wherever he goes he builds deep relationships - and does so fast. I asked James to share his best practices... ...and what they have to do with washing your car...

197: Win a Copy of Chris’ Book! from 2018-08-27T12:42:41

Still on holiday, Chris isn’t leaving you high and dry this week. Catch this mini-sode for a chance to win one of three copies of Chris’ book, How to Win Jobs and Influence Germans! Listen for y...

196: How Evgenia Found Chris - A Love Story from 2018-08-20T10:00

East and West. Free World and Soviet Union. Europe and Asia. Chris and Evgenia grew up in completely different worlds - but they still found each other while traveling the world. This a love sto...

195: Africa's Calling Out To Me from 2018-08-13T10:00

Jörg Kleis wants everyone to rethink the stereotypical narrative of Africa. His mission is to create brain circulation by creating opportunities for skilled people across nations and he co-found...

194: Sasha Travels at The Speed of Sound (Recorded Live) from 2018-08-06T10:00

When you imagine a 70s alt-rock band, what comes to mind? Sold out gigs, screaming fans, and decadence, maybe? Those were the dreams of our guest today, Aleksandr "Sasha" Zilkov, when he was gro...

193: Andrea Dreams of Italy: A Coaching Session from 2018-07-30T10:00

This week we’re doing something a little bit different. Instead of hearing from someone already living an unconventional lifestyle, I coach Andrea Elibero, a member of the Living Unconventionall...

192: Fiona Goes To America from 2018-07-23T10:00

Home can be beautiful when we discover it throught the eyes of a visitor. My guest Fiona Leonard is from Australia. She spend one year in the US covering the Obama administration, then moved to ...

191: The Boy From La Paz (Bolivia) from 2018-07-16T10:00

Mateo was nine years old. He was standing at a market place in La Paz when he found his calling. Join his adventure of entrepreneurship and travel with him from Bolivia to Australia and then to ...

190: The Fairy From Prague from 2018-07-09T10:00

Meet the "Fairy from Prague", visit Scotland and find out why driving on the left side of the road can lead to unexpected detours.

Episode 190 is also the first episode with your new host...

189: Living Unconventionally is Back (With a Twist) from 2018-07-02T10:00

I'm baaaaaaack! (Sort of)

In this very special episode, I explain exactly what the heck is going with the show and introduce you to someone I'm very excited for you to meet.

188: My Farewell Episode from 2018-01-12T11:00

In this special, and final, episode of the podcast, I explain why I made the tough decision to have this be the last episode I release.

To learn more about about how you can stay...

187: WorldTowning - Part 2 from 2018-01-10T11:00

Today I am continuing my conversation with Jessica and Will Sueiro, founders of World Towning. On Monday’s episode we heard about their transition out of their suburban life and into travelling....

186: WorldTowning - Part 1 from 2018-01-08T11:00

This week’s guests are Jessica and Will Sueiro and they’re the founders of WorldTowning. The husband and wife duo have spent the past three years travelling the world with their two kids, after ...

185: Lessons I Learned in Southeast Asia from 2017-12-22T11:00

In this week's solo episode, I'm discussing six of the main lessons I learned about myself while spending nearly six weeks in Southeast Asia.

To learn more, visit Listen

184: The Professional Jetsetter - Part 2 from 2017-12-20T11:00

Today, I am continuing my conversation with Kimberly from Professional Jetsetters. On Monday’s episode we heard about her own travels and, in this episode, she breaks down how she offers career ...

183: The Professional Jetsetter - Part 1 from 2017-12-18T11:00

This week’s guest is Kimberly Ramsawak who is the Founder of Professional Jetsetter. Kimberly received her first passport at the age of six and her love for travel hasn’t left her in all the yea...

182: Adventures in Chiang Mai from 2017-12-15T11:00

In this week's solo episode, I'm breaking down the week that I spent completely solo in Chiang Mai, Thailand; including how my attitude when I arrived in Thailand almost ruined my trip, how a fu...

181: Robin Goes To - Part 2 from 2017-12-13T11:00

Today I’m continuing my conversation with Robin Rodig from Robin Goes To and, if you’ve already listened to Part 1, you’ll know that after 16 fulfilling years in corporate Robin felt she needed ...

180: Robin Goes To - Part 1 from 2017-12-11T11:00

This week's guest is Robin Rodig from Robin Goes To. After 16 fulfilling years at a corporate job Robin started to feel the stress of living a mundane life so she decided to move to Switzerland ...

179: Adventures in Bali - Part 2 from 2017-12-08T11:00

In this week's solo episode, I'm breaking down the second half of my month in Bali, Indonesia; including a trip to Uluwatu where I was lucky enough to witness a cultural dance on the edge of a c...

178: The Heart of Travel - Part 2 from 2017-12-06T11:00

Today, I am continuing my conversation with Chelsea Glass; Founder of The Heart of Travel. In part one of my interview with Chelsea, we talked all about her travels and her experiences being a t...

177: The Heart of Travel - Part 1 from 2017-12-04T11:00

This week's guest is Chelsea Glass. Chelsea began her travels with a 10-day trip to Guatemala at the age of 19 that ended up turning into her living there for three years. Today, Chelsea struggl...

176: Adventures in Bali - Part 1 from 2017-12-01T11:00

In this week's solo episode, I'm breaking down the first half of my month in Bali, Indonesia; including a stop in the Middle East, a terrifying experience with Monkeys, my time in a city that is...

175: Venture with Impact - Part 2 from 2017-11-29T11:00

In this episode, I'm continuing my conversation with Ann Davis; the Founder of Venture with Impact. Ann reveals how she funded her travels to over 40 countries and how she was able to take multi...

174: Venture with Impact - Part 1 from 2017-11-27T11:00

Ann Davis is the Founder of Venture with Impact. Ann has been to over 40 countries and specializes in travel that helps create a positive social impact.

In this episode, we're talking abo...

173: Major Travel Updates from 2017-09-18T09:00

In this special episode, I check-in to provide an update on the status of the podcast, explain what two countries I will be spending almost six weeks in during October and November, and let you ...

172: My Summer Break from 2017-05-12T17:17:11

In this week's solo episode, I make a special announcement about the immediate future of this podcast.

To find links to the resources mentioned in today's episode, visit Listen

171: Blogging From Paradise - Part 2 from 2017-05-10T09:00

Today, I'm continuing my conversation with Ryan Biddulph from Blogging From Paradise. 

We're talking about his experience startin...

170: Blogging From Paradise - Part 1 from 2017-05-08T09:00

This week's guest is Ryan Biddulph from Blogging From Paradise and we're going to talk about his 6-year nomadic journey that has led him from...

169: Celebrating Small Victories from 2017-05-05T21:36:50

In this solo episode, I talk about the importance of celebrating small victories along your freedom journey and introduce you to a new task management program I'm loving.

To find...

168: Instincts and Impulses - Part 2 from 2017-05-03T09:00

In today's episode, I am continuing my conversation with Kelli Cooper and she talks about how she's funded her international travels over the years; including the negatives and positives of usin...

167: Instincts and Impulses - Part 1 from 2017-05-01T09:00

This week's guest is Kelli Cooper and we're going to hear about how an impulse decision led to her quitting her job and moving to Japan for a year. We're also going to hear about her experiences...

166: Community Member Spotlight - Amy Hogan from 2017-04-28T09:00

It's time for another Community Member Spotlight!

These special episodes feature an interview with a member of the Living Unconventionally Facebook Community.

This spotlight is on ...

165: The Online Taxman in Colombia - Part 2 from 2017-04-26T09:00

Today, I'm continuing my conversation with Vincenzo Villamena. He is the Founder and CEO of The Online Taxman, which provides tax services specifically to expats and entrepreneurs abroad.

164: The Online Taxman in Colombia - Part 1 from 2017-04-24T09:00

This week's guest is Vincenzo Villamena and he is the Founder and CEO of The Online Taxman, which provides tax services specifically to expats and entrepreneurs abroad.

In this episode, w...

163: Business Updates&Changes in Bangkok from 2017-04-21T09:00

I give an update on the client dilemma I discussed last week, provide an exciting update on changes I'm making to the Living Unconventionally brand and my podcast editing business, and I also di...

162: Monastery Living in Nepal - Part 2 from 2017-04-19T09:00

Today, I'm continuing my conversation with Lisa Cherry Beaumont and we talk about how she built her business while traveling internationally, and even while living on a boat at one point!

161: Monastery Living in Nepal - Part 1 from 2017-04-17T09:00

This week's guest is Lisa Cherry Beaumont and she talks about her journey of living a seemingly perfect life in London to giving it all up to move t...

160: Working Through a Business Dilemma from 2017-04-14T09:00

In this week's solo episode, I discuss a dilemma I'm experiencing with a client in my own business in hopes that it will help on your entrepreneurial journey to location independence and the fre...

159: Type A Traveler - Part 2 from 2017-04-12T09:00

Today, I'm continuing my conversation with Amber Monaco and we're going to dive into how she went from careers in the military and with the Department of Homeland Security, that once involved wo...

158: Type A Traveler - Part 1 from 2017-04-10T09:28:23

This week's guest is Amber Monaco and she left her stable job at the Department of Homeland Security, bought a one-way ticket to Thailand, and has been traveling the world since November 2015. Listen

157: Travel and Life Updates from 2017-04-07T09:00

In this week's solo episode I provide an unrelated personal update that is too good not to share and I also explain how I went from have zero trips planned to now having four trips planned in ju...

156: From Kentucky to Korea - Part 2 from 2017-04-07T08:30

Today, I am continuing my conversation with Chris Backe from One Weird Globe. We discuss how failing fast helped him find what he wanted to do as a digital nomad. He also talks about his unique ...

155: From Kentucky to Korea - Part 1 from 2017-04-03T09:00

This week's guest is Chris from One Weird Globe. Chris talks about the five years he spent in Korea, the two years he spent in Thailand, and his curr...

154: What Settling Down Taught Me from 2017-03-31T07:30

In this week's solo episode, I talk about a surprising discovery I've made about myself since settling back into a home we own. I also discuss the 2017 Quality of Living Ranking that was recentl...

153: From Hitchhiking the US to Hiking the Himalayas - Part 2 from 2017-03-29T07:30

Today, I'm continuing my conversation with Jeff Rasley and we're learning all about the foundation he helped start after a experiencing a tragedy in the Himalayas. A foundation that ultimately l...

152: From Hitchhiking the U.S. to Hiking the Himalayas - Part 1 from 2017-03-27T07:30

This week's guest is Jeff Rasley and, today, he has some very interesting travel stories for us; including the time he woke up in a hospital in Mexico with an armed guard outside his room and le...

151: Stop Denying Your Inner Purpose from 2017-03-24T07:30

This week's Friday episode is a special treat! Former guest, Kathleen Ventura, is back on the show one year (almost to the exact day) after her first appearance to give us an update on what's ch...

150: Our Favorite Location After 2+ Months On The Road from 2017-03-17T16:53:08

In this week's solo episode, I reflect back on what our favorite location was from our 2+ month road trip around the United States in our RV.

To find links to the resources mentioned in t...

149: The Traveler's Education - Part 2 from 2017-03-15T07:30

Today, I am continuing my conversation with Neil Patel. Neil is the Author of The Traveler's Education and, in this episode, he's going to talk about how travel helped him gave skills that have ...

148: The Traveler's Education - Part 1 from 2017-03-13T07:30

This week's guest is Neil Patel. Neil is the Author of The Traveler's Education and he's used to unique approach to travel to change his perspective on life.

Through travel, he's al...

147: Our "Visa War" With Europe from 2017-03-10T08:30

In this week's solo episode, I'm discussing the recent update in what the media is calling a "visa war" between the United States and the European Union.

How could this impact you? Find o...

146: The Truth About Being a Nomad - Part 2 from 2017-03-08T08:30

Today, I am continuing my conversation with Emma McLaren and we're talking about her transition into the virtual corporate world.

Emma has found her calling by working virtually for...

145: The Truth About Being a Nomad - Part 1 from 2017-03-06T08:30

This week's guest is Emma McLaren and we're getting down to the nitty-gritty of what life is really like as a digital (or more traditional) nomad.

I found Emma's no B.S. attitude, a...

144: Short and Long-Term Financial Freedom Goals from 2017-03-03T09:00

As a way of making up for having to skip the solo episode last week thanks to my microphone quitting on me, I'm releasing TWO solo episodes this week!

In today's second solo episode, I ex...

143: 10 Resources for Booking Flights from 2017-03-03T08:30

As a way of making up for having to skip the solo episode last week thanks to my microphone quitting on me, I'm releasing TWO solo episodes this week!

In today's first solo episode, I'm p...

142: Starved in Africa by National Geographic from 2017-03-01T08:30

In today's special episode, I'm doing another Living Unconventionally Facebook Community Member Spotlight.

Today's spotlight is on Mimi Schector and we talk about her epic 5-week tr...

141: Called to Standing Rock from 2017-02-27T08:30

I'm switching things up a little this week and we're starting off with a "check in" interview with previous guest, Dell Hambleton.

When Dell was last on the show ten months ago, she was a...

140: From Lawyer to Salsa Dancer to Nomad - Part 2 from 2017-02-22T08:30

Today, I am continuing my conversation with Andrea Jordan and we're talking all about going from being a corporate lawyer in New Zealand to a now living a full-time travel lifestyle as a Busines...

139: From Lawyer to Salsa Dancer to Nomad - Part 1 from 2017-02-20T08:30

This week's guest is Andrea Jordan and we're going to talk about the incredible journey that has taken her from being a corporate lawyer in New Zealand to touring as part of a Salsa dance team, ...

138: How To Avoid Getting Sick While Traveling from 2017-02-17T09:19:37

In this week's solo episode, I discuss four different articles relating to avoiding becoming sick while traveling.

I picked these particular articles specifically because they feature som...

137: A Tour Guide's Travels - Part 2 from 2017-02-15T09:30:35

In today's episode, I am continuing my conversation with Maureen Moss from TourGuideCourse.com

I took advantage of Maureen's experience leadi...

136: A Tour Guide's Travels - Part 1 from 2017-02-13T08:30

This week's guest is Maureen Moss and she proves it's possible to live a travel lifestyle full of epic adventures well into your 40's and 50's.

Maureen has been on a year-long around-the-...

135: Community Member Spotlight - Becky Gillespie from 2017-02-10T08:56:02

In this special episode, I introduce a new segment of the podcast.

I've decided to occasionally spotlight, and interview, members of the Living Unconventionally Facebook Community.

134: Conventionally Unconventional - Part 2 from 2017-02-08T08:30

This week's guest is Stewart Patton; US Tax Attorney and Expat Entrepreneur.

Stewart helps digital nomads and expats pay as little money as possible (sometimes even ZERO DOLLARS) on their...

133: Conventionally Unconventional - Part 1 from 2017-02-06T08:30

This week's guest is Stewart Patton; US Tax Attorney and Expat Entrepreneur.

Stewart helps digital nomads and expats pay as little money as possible (sometimes even ZERO DOLLARS) on their...

132: How One Year of Podcasting Has Changed My Life from 2017-02-03T08:30

In this solo episode, I celebrate my one year anniversary of launching the Living Unconventionally podcast.

I also reflect back on my podcasting journey and discuss the ways it has comple...

131: From Black Hole to Blank Canvas - Part 2 from 2017-02-01T08:30

In today's episode, I am continuing my conversation with Melanie Paez. We talk about her experience being an Au Pair in China, doing a Workaway gig in Nicaragua, and just what she is doing now t...

130: From Black Hole to Blank Canvas - Part 1 from 2017-01-30T08:30

This week's guest is Melanie Paez and we get to hear how she went from a traditional life to being an Au Pair in China to now traveling the world full-time.

We'll also hear about he...

129: A Negative Part of Entrepreneurship from 2017-01-27T08:45:46

In this week's solo episode, I get real about some of the negative parts of being an entrepreneur and whether or not it's all worth it.

To find links to the resources mentioned i...

128: Alex Family Adventures - Part 2 from 2017-01-25T08:30

This week’s guest is Janelle Alex, and she has recently transitioned into a full-time travel lifestyle with her husband and youngest son.

Today, we talk about how her experience owning mu...

127: Alex Family Adventures - Part 1 from 2017-01-23T08:30

This week’s guest is Janelle Alex, and she has recently transitioned into a full-time travel lifestyle with her husband and youngest son.

Today, we talk about her transition from owning m...

126: A Negative Part of Long-Term Travel from 2017-01-20T08:30

I discuss our experience with an often over-looked negative aspect of long-term travel.

I also talk about how I've decided to stop fighting the universe and start following the path my bu...

125: Tough Girl Challenges - Part 2 from 2017-01-18T08:30

Today I am continuing my conversation with Sarah Williams, Founder of Tough Girl Challenges, about the struggles and mistakes she's experienced as part of starting her own business and how she w...

124: Tough Girl Challenges - Part 1 from 2017-01-16T08:30

This week's guest is Sarah Williams, the founder of Tough Girl Challenges and Host of the T...

123: What if Your SO Doesn't Want to Travel? from 2017-01-13T08:30

In this week's solo episode, I give some advice about how to handle things when you want to travel more but your significant other doesn't.

I also talk about how my husband and I are hand...

122: Traveling Blind - Part 2 from 2017-01-11T08:30

Today, I am continuing my conversation with Michael Schwartz. Michael is a visually impaired filmmaker traveling the world for his documentary, The Palette Project.

In this episode, we he...

121: Traveling Blind - Part 1 from 2017-01-09T08:30

This week's guest is Michael Schwartz. He is a filmmaker who has been losing his eyesight since he was 13 years old. He describes his vision as being like the foggiest day in San Francisco but e...

120: What's Planned for 2017? from 2017-01-06T08:30

In this solo episode I provide an update on my business (including an uncomfortable shift every entrepreneur faces), my plans for the Living Unconventionally brand this year, and our 2017 travel...

119: Summiting Everest&Other Adventures - Part 2 from 2017-01-04T08:30

Cathy O'Dowd has been a member of the first South Africa Everest expedition, summited Mount Everest multiple times, set the record as the first woman ever to summit Everest from both the North a...

118: Summiting Everest&Other Adventures - Part 1 from 2017-01-02T08:30

Cathy O'Dowd has been a member of the first South Africa Everest expedition, summited Mount Everest multiple times, set the record as the first woman ever to summit Everest from both the North a...

117: Goodbye 2016 from 2016-12-16T08:30

In this final episode of 2016, I talk about a listener survey I would LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your participation on and explain why this will...

116: Global Retreats&Being a Corporate Yogi - Part 2 from 2016-12-14T08:30

Today I am continuing my conversation with Julie Zuzek from The Corporate Yogi. We're talk about how she helps entrepreneurs overcome Impostor Synd...

115: Global Retreats&Being a Corporate Yogi - Part 1 from 2016-12-12T08:30

This week's guest is Julie Zuzek from The Corporate Yogi. We're going to talk about the 8 month trip she took visiting countries all over the worl...

114: Weekend Getaway in Leadville, Colorado from 2016-12-09T08:30

In this week's solo episode, I talk about our trip last weekend to stay at a gorgeous home in the mountains outside Leadville, Colorado and explain how you can stay there as well!

113: Four Backpacks One World - Part 2 from 2016-12-07T08:30

Today I am continuing my conversation with Nikki Durling from Four Backpacks One World. We're going to talk about the various ways she and her hus...

112: Four Backpacks One World - Part 1 from 2016-12-05T08:30

This week's guest is Nikki Durling from Four Backpacks One World and today we're going to talk about what led to she and her husband moving their...

111: Unconventional Gifts from 2016-12-02T08:30

In this week's solo episode, I discuss some unconventional gifts (and experiences) you can give to your loved ones instead of the traditional, and impersonal, gifts during this holiday season. Listen

110: Exploring&Homeschooling - Part 2 from 2016-11-30T08:30

Today I am continuing my conversation with Avery Breyer and she's going to explain how she and her husband have been able to afford traveling the globe with their two young boys for the past 2.5...

109: Exploring&Homeschooling - Part 1 from 2016-11-28T08:30

This week's guest is Avery Breyer and we're going to talk all about her adventures traveling as a family with two young boys for the past 2.5 years.

They've lived in places like Cambodia,...

108: Hostel Geeks - Part 2 from 2016-11-23T08:30

In part 2 of my interview with Matt Kiefer from Hostel Geeks, we talk about about the Hostel Geeks website and mission of designated one 5-star hostel in each city based on certain important cri...

107: Hostel Geeks - Part 1 from 2016-11-21T08:30

This week's guest in Matt from Hostel Geeks and today we're talking about his transition into a 100% location independent lifestyle, the challenges he had to deal with as part of that lifestyle,...

106: Safety Tips for Female Solo Travelers from 2016-11-18T08:30

In this week's solo episode, I provide some of my favorite safety tips for women who travel solo. I talk about four articles on the subject that are also linked to in the show notes.

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105: Off the Beaten Trail - Part 2 from 2016-11-16T08:30

Today I am continuing my conversation with Jake Heilbrunn; an amazing young man who left an unfulfilling life behind to take a 4-month solo backpacking trip through Central America.

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104: Off the Beaten Trail - Part 1 from 2016-11-14T08:30

We're finally back with another unconventionalist! 

This week's guest is Jake Heilbrunn and, after realizing his unhappiness with his life was causing physical ailments, he left col...

103: Quarter Life Crisis from 2016-11-11T08:30

In this week's very brief episode I talk about a change I made in my business this week, spotlight a recent Tedx Talk from a previous guest about how starting a business can help you overcome a ...

102: My Favorite Business Resources from 2016-11-04T07:30

In this solo episode I give a breakdown of all the main programs and tools I use for both this podcast and my freelance business.

I also talk about how much they cost so you can get an id...

101: Are You a Multipotentialite from 2016-10-28T07:30

In this solo episode I talk about a term I recently learned from a Living Unconventionally Facebook community member that des...

100: Celebrating 100 Episodes from 2016-10-21T07:00

In this milestone episode, I celebrate the fact that I've somehow managed to publish 100 episodes of the Living Unconventionally podcast!

A few listeners helped with the celebration by su...

099: Devastation and Celebration from 2016-10-14T07:30

In this week's solo episode, I talk about some devastating news I received this week that left me unable to really focus on anything else.

I also talk about ways you can help me celebrate...

098: The Struggle for WiFi Continues from 2016-10-07T07:30

In this week's incredibly brief episode I talk about our struggle obtaining internet at our new place and whether or not we regret getting rid of so much of our stuff before we started on our Listen

097: On The Road Again from 2016-09-30T15:32:34

I talk about how we moved into our new apartment in Colorado this week and then turned right around and hit the road again on a 1,600 mile trip to Indiana.

To find links for the ...

096: Broke Down in Utah from 2016-09-23T20:03:38

In this week's solo episode I talk about our experience being stuck in SW Utah for the past week while waiting on a new transmission for our truck after breaking down on the interstate.

W...

095: What Happens In Vegas ... from 2016-09-16T07:30

In this week's solo episode I talk about our experiences in Las Vegas this past week; including a VERY powerful moment that let me check TWO items off my bucket list.

I also provide an up...

094: An Expat's Journey - Part 2 from 2016-09-14T07:30

This week's guest is Erica Blair; who is a Social Media Marketing Strategist who's lived abroad in places like Vietnam, Australia, and Thailand for going on six years.

Today, we talk abou...

093: An Expat's Journey - Part 1 from 2016-09-12T07:30

This week's guest is Erica Blair; who is a Social Media Marketing Strategist who's lived abroad in places like Vietnam, Australia, and Thailand for going on six years.

Today, we talk abou...

092: More Adventures in Utah from 2016-09-09T07:30

In this week's solo episode, I talk about our experiences visiting Bryce Canyon National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Dixie National Forest, and Kanab National Forest. Listen

091: Paris and Profitability - Part 2 from 2016-09-07T07:30

In part 2 of my conversation with Eric Rosenberg from Personal Profitability, we talk about that business, as well as, multiple other ventures he has going that contribute to his location indepe...

090: Paris and Profitability - Part 1 from 2016-09-05T07:30

This week's guest is Eric Rosenberg from Personality Profitability and we talk about his travels to multiple countries.

I didn't miss the opportunity to geek out over Paris with someone e...

089: Moab and the Future from 2016-09-02T09:30

I talk about the rest of our experiences in Moab, Utah which include visiting Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park.

I also respond to a question I received from a listener o...

088: Nomadtopia - Part 2 from 2016-08-31T07:30

In part 2 of my interview with Amy from Nomadtopia, she uses her background in the book publishing industry and experience as a freelance editor to provide advice to those wanting to publish the...

087: Nomadtopia - Part 1 from 2016-08-29T07:30

This week's guest is Amy from Nomadtopia and she is going to talk about how she has been location indenpendent since 2004.

We discuss her travels, why she wasn't all that crazy about two ...

086: Finding WiFi&Traveling w/ Pets from 2016-08-28T21:30

In this week's solo episode I answer some questions/concerns a listener posted in the Living Unconventionally Facebook Group....

084: Misfit to Maven - Part 1 from 2016-08-22T07:30

This week's guest is Ebonie Allard and she had already lived in more unconventionally places by the time she was 7 than most people do in their entire lives.

Today, she talks about how tr...

085: Misfit to Maven - Part 2 from 2016-08-22T07:30

In part 2 of my interview with Ebonie Allard, we talk about how burnout and breakdown led to creating and then leaving a sucessful Virtual Assistant business and how she now helps misfit entrepr...

083: Mr. Unconventional Gets Real from 2016-08-19T07:30

In this week's "solo" episode, I invite my husband back on the show so we can hear his thoughts on everything that we've been traveling for a month.

He gets real regarding the struggles h...

082: Maptrotting with Charlie - Part 2 from 2016-08-17T07:30

In part 2 of my interview with Charlie from Maptrotting, we discuss how he and his wife started a travel blog and business while traveling through SE Asia, what he would do differently if he cou...

081: Maptrotting with Charlie - Part 1 from 2016-08-15T07:30

This week's guest is Charlie from Maptrotting and we talk about how a decision to dramatically change their lifestyle while on vacation (like so many of us have done) led to them spending the 18...

080: Colorado Springs, Colorado - Part 2 from 2016-08-12T07:30

In this solo episode, I pick up where I left off last week with our adventures in Colorado Springs. This time I talk about going to one of the world's tallest bridges, sustaining an painful inju...

079: Interning in India - Part 2 from 2016-08-11T01:47:56

In Part 2 of my interview with Chelsea, we talk about about the evolution of her business and going from a freelance blogger to now charge premium prices for her writing services. We also discus...

078: Interning in India - Part 1 from 2016-08-08T07:30

In Part 1 of my interview with Chelsea from Get Copy Power, we talk about her experience spending two years in India doing an internship, when she lived in Brazil for about 6 months, her upcomin...

077: Colorado Springs, Colorado - Part 1 from 2016-08-05T07:30

In this solo episode, I talk about our latest stop on our Freedom Journey across the Western US in our RV; including having issues with our truck and hiking some amazing landscapes. 

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076: Nomadic Couplepreneurs - Part 2 from 2016-08-03T07:30

In part 2 of my interview with Nick and Gen from The Great Anomaly, we discuss their successful healthy lifestyle brand, their new venture helping couplepreneurs work together and find the freed...

075: Nomadic Couplepreneurs - Part 1 from 2016-08-01T07:30

In part 1 of my interview with Nick and Gen from The Great Anomaly, we discuss how their nomadic lifestyle and living in places like Paris, Italy, Australia, Thailand, Budapest, Serbia, Romania,...

074: St. Louis, Missouri from 2016-07-29T07:30

In this week's solo episode, I talk about seeing a rare snake in Indiana, an amazing museum experience in St. Louis, Missouri, a day filled with nothing but disasters, and how this Freedom Journ...

073: An Infopreneur's Journey - Part 2 from 2016-07-27T07:30

In part two of my interview with Bailey Richert we discuss her inforpreneurial journey that started with writing an e-book on travel and has led to her being a business coach of beginning and bu...

072: An Infopreneur's Journey - Part 1 from 2016-07-25T07:30

This week's guest is Bailey Richert. She is business coach for beginning and budding Infopreneurs who has travel to 24 countries, studied abroad two different times, and has written multiple e-b...

071: The Adventure Begins - Hoosier National Forest from 2016-07-22T07:30

In this week's solo episode, I am recording from Hoosier National Forest in Indiana since we are finally on the road!

The Freedom Journey has officially begun and it hasn't been without b...

070: Trading While Traveling - Part 2 from 2016-07-20T07:30

In part 2 of my interview with Marina Kuperman Villatoro, from Travel Experta and The Trader Chick, we briefly discuss the popular travel blog she has been running for over 10 years and we dive ...

069: Trading While Traveling - Part 1 from 2016-07-18T07:30

This week's guest is Marina Kuperman Villatoro. She is the creator of the popular travel blog, Travel Experta, and her latest venture, The Trader Chick, aims to teach women how to day trade.

068: Why I'm Thankful For Jealousy from 2016-07-15T07:30

In this solo episode I talk briefly about our trip to Ludington, Michigan, give a positive update on our Freedom Journey, and explain why jealousy can actually be a very good thing.

067: A Borderless Lifestyle - Part 2 from 2016-07-13T07:30

In part 2 of my interview with Crystal Davis, we go into more detail about how her entrepreneurial journey has led her to a business she absolutely loves that involves helping others achieve a l...

066: A Bordeless Lifestyle - Part 1 from 2016-07-11T07:30

This week's guest is Crystal Davis. Crystal teaches others how to live a location independent lifestyle and, in today's episode, she talks about buying property in Italy, being stalked in Spain,...

065: Answering Listener Questions from 2016-07-08T07:30

In this week's solo episode, I answer questions submitted by members of the Living Unconventionally Facebook community; including what my favorite travel shoes are, where we will be traveling to...

064: Global Nomad Mom - Part 3 from 2016-07-06T07:30

Mary Grace Otis, host of The Global Mom Show podcast, is back today to share travel stories from her time in Asia and Germany; including the time she was chased by wild elephants.

063: How I Became a Fugitive from 2016-07-01T07:30

In this solo episode, I discuss a recent out-of-state trip, a day trip, provide an update on our Freedom Journey, and explain how I briefly became a fugitive this week.

To find l...

062: Global Nomad Mom - Part 2 from 2016-06-29T07:30

In part 2 of my interview with Mary Grace Otis, host of The Global Mom Show podcast, she talks about how she & her husband work unconventional jobs to ensure she has time to help her young child...

061: Global Nomad Mom - Part 1 from 2016-06-27T07:30

Mary Grace Otis, host of The Global Mom Show, is on today to discuss how she used a fellowship and job opportunities with a non-profit to live in India for 3 years. We also talk about how charit...

060: Stop Making Excuses from 2016-06-24T07:30

I use my frustrations with a recent travel article to strongly urge you to stop making excuses and letting failure prevent you from going after your dream life.

To find links to ...

059: Raw Food to Hip Hop - Part 2 from 2016-06-22T07:30

In part 2 of my interview with Hip Hop artist Jonny Freesh, we talk about how he bought, built, and then sold his raw food business in Ubud, Bali and then moved to Australia so he could chase hi...

058: Raw Food to Hip Hop - Part 1 from 2016-06-20T07:30

This week's guest is Jonny Freesh. He's grew up in Singapore, Belgium, and England just to name a few. The travel carried over into adulthood where he bought and sold a raw food business in Bali...

057: First Taste of Freedom from 2016-06-17T07:30

In this week's solo episode, I talk about our first trip out in our new (to us) travel trailer, provide an update on our Freedom Journey departure date, and explain why I'm choosing to see a dea...

056: Laptop Lifestyle - Part 2 from 2016-06-15T07:30

In part 2 of my interview with Mari Conner, Facebook Marketing Expert and self-proclaimed LaptopPreneur, we discuss how traveling alone helper her gain skills she was able to utilize while build...

055: Laptop Lifestyle - Part 1 from 2016-06-13T07:30

In part 1, Mari Conner talks about how growing up in a military family taught her a love a travel and gave her the confidence to start a 6-figure business and design a life she loves.

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054: Freedom Journey Updates from 2016-06-10T07:30

My husband joins me to give all the details about our new (to us) truck and travel trailer and the additional delays we're experiencing before hitting the road full-time to explore the United St...

053: Mixing Business w/ Travel - Part 2 from 2016-06-08T07:30

In part of my Tom Hunt's interview, he discuss his multiple failed business, and his multiple successful ones. He talks about the time he got his butt handed him on the Canadian version of Shark...

052: Mixing Business w/ Travel - Part 1 from 2016-05-30T07:30

This week's guest is Tom Hunt. After spending just three years in corporate world, he knew he had to get out. He knows runs his business from places like Budapest, Venezuela, Prague, Poland, Cro...

051: Time to Let Go from 2016-05-27T07:30

In this week's solo episode, I spotlight another listener and provide an major update on our journey of selling almost everything we own (including our home), quitting our desk jobs, and taking ...

050: Craving Adventure - Part 2 from 2016-05-25T07:30

In part 2 of my interview with Erin Sharaf, we discuss how she is building her business on her own terms so that she can continue to experience the adventure she craves.

To find ...

049: Craving Adventure - Part 1 from 2016-05-23T17:05:06

Erin Sharaf has been to so many countries she's lost count. Today, we discuss how she went from utilizing her Master's degree as a Primary Care Provider to know chasing adventure all over the wo...

048: Ditching a Nightmare Client from 2016-05-20T07:30

In this solo episode I spotlight another listener and use a recent experience with a nightmare client to help convey that you're worth only working with people who respect you and your time.

047: Will Travel for Vegan Food - Part 2 from 2016-05-18T07:30

In part 2 of her interview, Kristin from the popular project Will Travel for Vegan food, discusses how she funded her two-year mission to visit every vegan restaurant in the United States while ...

046: Will Travel for Vegan Food - Part 1 from 2016-05-16T07:30

This week's guest is Kristin Lajeunesse from Will Travel for Vegan Food. In part one of her interview, we discuss the two years she spent living out of a van while on a mission to visit every si...

045: Pushing Past Fear from 2016-05-13T07:30

In this solo episode, I spotlight a new listener and use a recent experience to beg you not to let fear be a guiding factor when making major life decisions.