The Remote Life

Introducing In Departures: helping digital nomads prepare for travel days with Paul Dow

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Paul Dow!

Originally from the UK, Paul is a Co-Founder and Director of Traverse Events and Founder of In Departures: a crowdsourced platform that provides detailed, authentic, and user-contributed insights about airports across the globe.

In this episode, we talk about who In Departures is for, the development of digital nomad needs and lifestyle as well as Paul’s favourite locations and carry on must haves.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Building global digital nomad communities with Gonçalo Hall from NomadX and DNA Portugal

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Gonçalo Hall!

Originally from Portugal, Gonçalo is the President of the Digital Nomad Association Portugal and CEO of NomadX, a global platform for digital nomads.

In this episode, we talk about digital nomad tourism and events, what brands need to know about digital nomad communities, as well as Gonçalo’s goal to create 50 communities around the globe.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Optimising AI as a creative remote worker with Maya Middlemiss from Remote Work Europe

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Maya Middlemiss!

Based in Spain, Maya is host of the Future is Freelance Podcast as well as the Founder of Remote Work Europe, a space that enables people to choose where they want to live, and contribute to their local communities on their own terms. 

In this episode, we talk about who Remote Work Europe is for, as well as things people need to know about digital nomads and common misconceptions, plus we dive into ways that creative business owners can optimise AI.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Roundtable: The Future Of Accommodation (with Kate Shifman from AOMA, Jonah Wolf from Noad Exchange and Chris Cerra from Remotebase)

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be joined by three entrepreneurs for a special edition roundtable about the future of accommodation. 

Our guests are Kate Shifman, from AOMA Coliving, Jonah Wolf from Noad Exchange and we’ll also be welcoming back previous guest Chris Cerra from Remotebase.

In this episode, we talk about accommodation trends and demands, as well as things that people overlook in remote work compliance and future predictions for the industry.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Building a content creation business with Cyd Converse from @mediavine

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Cyd Converse!

Based in the US, Cyd is Managing Editor of the Mediavine recipe site, Food Fanatic, and the Founder of The Sweetest Occasion, which she began in 2008.

In this episode, we talk about Mediavine and some best practices, things people may not know about content creation and the process of building a content creation business.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

The benefits of off-sites for remote companies with Sophie Bailey from @work.tripp

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Sophie Bailey!

Originally from the UK, Sophie is Co-Founder and CEO of WorkTripp, a company that produces team off-sites that build connection, culture and creativity.

In this episode, we talk about off-sites and what leaders need to know about them, as well as the UK remote life industry and how destinations can benefit from off-sites also.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Creating and completing a digital nomad bucket list with Nini Fritz from The Work Happiness Project

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Nini Fritz!

Currently based in Bali, Nini is Chief Happiness at Work Officer of The Work Happiness Project as well as a Certified Bucketlist Coach, with a mission to humanize the digital world by connecting everyday people and teams stronger than wifi.

In this episode, we talk about The Work Happiness Project, the different things people need to know about a remote vs fixed location team environment as well as creating and completing a bucket list.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Working successfully with travel marketing and PR agencies with Kate McWilliams from @wearelotuscomms

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Kate McWilliams!

Joining LOTUS in 2007 as a founding member, Kate has since worked alongside the all-female leadership team, to grow the company into one of the UK’s leading travel PR and marketing firms.

In this episode, we talk about working in travel PR and marketing, the rising interest in digital nomad tourism and advice for both creators and companies and how they can collaborate together successfully.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

The need for a remote development leader in a company with Darcy Marie Bowles aka @shiftwithdarcymarie

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Darcy Marie Bowles!

A Future of Work Thought Leader & Remote Work Experience Designer, Darcy serves as a consultant At Shift With Darcy Marie for startups, that are looking to build profitable, connected and sustainable remote-first cultures.

In this episode, we talk about Darcy’s consultation work and why companies might want to consider a leader for remote development, as well as what it means for individuals to remote work and choice to do so.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

The benefits of remote job coaching with Michelle Coulson aka @remoterebellion

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Michelle Coulson!

Originally from the UK, Michelle is the CEO and Founder of Remote Rebellion (RR). Helping people to design their dream lives with more freedom and flexibility, by getting a remote job that they can do from anywhere.

In this episode, we talk about remote job coaching and how it can be beneficial in securing a remote job, how Michelle sets up her remote office for the day and things that people may need to know before becoming a digital nomad.

So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!