The Remote Life

Why nomad insurance is important with Lona Alia from SafetyWing

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

Originally from Albania, Lona is the Head of Revenue for insurance company SafetyWing. She is also an advisor to Startups and EU for Innovation and founder of Y Combinator.

In this episode, we talk about the importance of insurance as a remote lifer, living and working remotely with a family and creating solutions to the impact we have as remote lifers on the places we travel to.

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

Becoming a Digital Nomad Course with Rowena Hennigan (aka RoRemote)

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

Originally from Ireland and now based in Spain, Rowena is an academic author and researcher. She has recently launched a short course with LinkedIn about Becoming a Digital Nomad.

In this episode, we talk about the course and some of the takeaways, Rowena’s experience of digital nomadism with her family and her thoughts on the future of the remote life and digital nomad space.

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

Expat life in Amsterdam with Jessica Cutrufello (@awanderlustforlife)

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

A full time blogger, Jessica is an American expat who has made Amsterdam her home since 2014. She creates content around European food, travel and life as an expat.

In this episode, we talk about life in Amsterdam, things to consider when emigrating and her day to day routine, including things she has learned from working on content with her partner.

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

Doing the inner work as a remote lifer with Dean Kuchel (aka @where_is_dean)

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

Founder of Digital Nomads Israel, Dean has been working remotely since 2014 dedicating his time to helping individuals, businesses, and governments to adopt and adapt to the future of work.

In this episode, we talk about the benefits of mindset work, stepping into financial freedom and the power of saying ‘yes’.

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

Where to invest in property as a remote lifer (with Adam Halen)

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

Originally from Australia, Adam is a marketer for start ups and entrepreneurs as well as a real estate investor and is currently slow travelling around the Americas.

In this episode, we talk about investing in real estate as a remote lifer, building a network and things to think about when investing long term as a remote lifer

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

What is working asynchronously? With Liam Martin (@runningremote)

Based in Canada, Liam Martin is the founder of Running Remote, a conference for remote-first founders and hybrid-team leaders. And author of a book of the same name, Running Remote, a resource on remote working methodology, which will be released in August.

In this episode, we talk about working asynchronously, tips for getting hired remotely and his predictions for the future of remote work.

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

Choosing a co-work space with Caro Saracho (from Co-Madre)

This episode is in collaboration with Co-Madre. A co-work space and community in Mexico City, started by women and designed for everyone.

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

Based in Mexico City, Caro is the Communications Manager for the co-working space Co-Madre. She is also the author of ‘Mesa para una’ (Table For One), a book about what it means to be single, happy and fulfilled in the modern world. 

In this episode, we talk about the rise of empowerment culture, choosing a co-work space and the importance of networking as a remote lifer.

The Importance of Remote Community with Tanja Polegubic (aka @saltwater.nomads)

Helping cities and companies to stand out to global remote professionals, Tanja Polegubic is the Founder of Saltwater Nomads and Co-Founder of the Digital Nomad Association Split.

In this episode, we talk about the importance of community, behind the scenes of a business and how remote lifers can have an impact on tourism.

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

Starting A New Business with Helene & Sandra from Wallflower Studio

Based in Slovenia, they have been building separate portfolios individually but are now joining forces to create their digital agency Wallflower Studios. All while producing content about their home and travels.

In this episode, we talk about building a remote work portfolio, the journey of a new business and why Slovenia is a must for remote lifers and digital nomads.

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

When To Scale A Business with Matt Kepnes (aka @nomadicmatt)

In this episode we talk to Matt Kepnes, from Nomadic Matt, about scaling a business, the importance of community in remote life, and things to think about when choosing a remote life destination.

Originally from the US, Matt is the founder of travel site Nomadic Matt and the Nomadic Network, as well as a best-selling author and founder of the TravelCon conference.