The Maverick Show: Global Travel Stories & Life Beyond Borders

Lovelda Vincenzi takes us on her journey from growing up in 3 countries to traveling as an adult to over 50 countries. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ She also takes us on her entrepreneurial journey and opens up about her failed business ventures before eventually transitioning out of her corporate 9-5 job. Lovelda shares her lessons learned and tips for how to make the entrepreneurial leap. She then takes us behind the scenes of how she landed her TedX talk, how she delivered it, and what it led to. Lovelda explains what a keynote is, and is not, and deconstructs the elements of what makes a great keynote speech. Lovelda also distinguishes between a ‘public speaker’ and a ‘professional speaker’. She explains how to become a paid speaker and gradually increase your speaking fee. Lovelda also unveils some key distinctions and strategies about how to optimize the ROI of your speaking engagements to grow your business. She then talks about her coaching program for women speakers, shares some success stories, and explains what she would do if starting from scratch to go from ‘zero’ to ‘paid international keynote speaker’ as fast as possible. And, finally, she reflects on what travel means to her and drops her top 5 hip hop MCs of all time. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Nora Dunn meets up with Matt at Gary Vaynerchuk’s “Veecon” conference to open a bottle of wine and record Nora’s second Maverick Show interview. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ They start off talking about building community through NFT holdings and then move on to recount their month-long train trip together through the U.S.. Nora recounts their time together in Chicago before embarking on the train journey and reflects on how transformative it was for her to meet Matt’s digital nomad friends along that journey. She explains why and how she fundamentally changed her travel lifestyle after that trip. Nora then talks about her experience with co-living and co-working spaces around the world, including the Nomad Village on Madeira Island in Portugal. She then talks about her upcoming month in Estonia with Hacker Paradise and her upcoming 4-month all-Africa trip with Remote Year. Nora then talks about her evolution as a travel content creator, minimalist packing, and her upcoming trip where she will wear 100% Merino wool. She also explains how she uses salsa dancing to immerse locally around the world. Matt and Nora conclude by talking about their wine-tasting experience in Oregon, eating beignets in New Orleans, and taking a 2 am scooter ride through downtown LA. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Hanna Dixon takes us on her journey growing up in the UK, traveling the world for 5 years working local jobs like dog mushing in Austria, then becoming a remote freelancer and eventually a location-independent entrepreneur. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ She reflects on the importance of local immersion while traveling and making a positive contribution while avoiding the pitfalls of voluntourism. Hannah then shares her tips on LGBTQIA+ travel and the dynamics of dating, finding love and traveling with a spouse in the digital nomad lifestyle. She reflects on mental health considerations and offers tips on sustaining a life of itinerant world travel over the long term in a way that is joyful and exciting. Hannah then talks about her journey into entrepreneurship, founding “Digital Nomad Kit” and training over 27,000 people to become remote freelancers. Matt and Hannah discuss the ways remote work is helping to create a more equitable future of work that not only gives people the option to travel but also empowers them with the option not to travel. And, finally, Hannah reflects on what travel means to her. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Erica Hackman takes us on her journey growing up in the U.S, studying abroad in Doha, Qatar, and subsequently returning 20 times to see friends. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ She also shares her experience teaching English in Cambodia, rural Thailand, and Busan, Korea. Erica then talks about her experience living in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, traveling in Tunisia, and then living in rural Zambia and working with a non-profit organization there. She opens up about her personal journey and reflections on the power dynamics and moral complexities surrounding international aid, voluntourism, and the white savior complex. Erica then talks about marrying her Ghanaian husband, raising their son between Ghana and the U.S., and she gives tips on traveling internationally with very young kids. She then talks about her professional trajectory of meeting New York Times bestselling author “Nomadic Matt” Kepnes, getting hired by him to run The Nomadic Network (TNN). Erica explains what makes the TNN tours unique and special and shares some of the upcoming TNN itineraries. Finally, she shares a story about how she personally may be responsible for the Priority Pass airport lounge guest limit, and then reflects on what travel means to her. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Chrishan Wright takes us on her journey growing up in the Bronx during the golden era of hip hop, then traveling the world, and eventually deciding to move to Lisbon, Portugal. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Matt and Chrishan talk about the origins of hip hop in the Bronx, its political impact, and its proliferation around the world. Chrishan then explains the “Blaxit” movement, and describes how her brand “Blaxit Global” empowers the African Diaspora to pursue a life abroad. She reflects on what she has learned from her guests, and she also shares tips on how she grew her audience, built her brand, and monetized her business. Matt and Chrishan share travel stories from New Zealand, Portugal, Colombia, Angola, Ghana, and Tanzania. Chrishan then reflects on how long she intends to stay in Portugal, why she chose it as her base, and what travel means to her today. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Ally Archer takes us on her journey growing up in the U.S, studying abroad, working a 9-5 job, and then leaving to become a location independent entrepreneur and travel the world. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ She talks about traveling in Italy, El Salvador, learning to DJ in Bali, and playing her first gig in Mexico. Ally also opens up about overcoming her fear of leaving her job and how she successfully transitioned into the digital nomad lifestyle. She explains the steps she took, including how she stabilized her monthly income and scaled her business. She also talks about writing the “Go Seek Explore” blog for 9 years, hosting the Limitless Nomads Podcast, and publishing her book “The Infinite Entrepreneur”. She takes us behind the scenes of her writing and publishing process and then reflects on how all of this travel has impacted her and what travel means to her today. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Andres Ramos takes us on his musical journey and how that dovetailed and eventually merged with his lifestyle of full time world travel. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ He explains how he captures travel experiences through music, breaks down his composition process, and performs an original number on the podcast. Andres then talks about his travel experiences, starting with a Tiger safari in India, followed by his first impressions of Nepal after living in India for two years. Next, he talks about his experience in Kashmir, including a story of how he accidentally smuggled opium back into India. Then, Andres shares his experience getting pulled over at gunpoint in a Brazilian favela, followed by an entertaining story about the only time and his girlfriend actually got robbed during their travels, which was in York. He then reflects on his experience spending a few months in Israel and Palestine, and shares his lessons and insights. Finally, Andres opens up about what travel means to him today and the impact it has had on him, both good and bad. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Amy Scott takes us on her journey growing up in the U.S., starting to travel the world in 2004, becoming a digital nomad, and eventually meeting her Argentine husband on the dancefloor of a salsa club in Buenos Aires. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ She shares their experiences traveling the world together and talks about their eventual decision to have kids and their choice to give birth in Mexico. Amy gives tips on family planning considerations in the nomad lifestyle, shares her experiences, explains the reasons for her choices, and reflects on what she loves about raising her 4 year old twins primarily in Mexico. She also talks about hosting the “Nomadtopia Radio” podcast, reflects on the impact her travels have had on her, and how she thinks about integrating travel into her kids’ lives at different ages. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Alexandra Jimenez takes us on her journey growing up in a Salvadoran immigrant home in Los Angeles, working in the fashion industry, and then leaving her corporate job to travel the world. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ She talks about her first trip with her mother to Hawaii, how that led to a life-changing trip to India and eventually starting her website “Travel Fashion Girl” in Southeast Asia. Alex explains how she grew her website traffic to over 1 Million monthly visitors, hired a fully remote team, and scaled Travel Fashion Girl to a 7-Figure business. Matt and Alex also discuss their minimalist packing journeys and share tips and strategies for both men and women traveling to all different climates with carry-on luggage. They reflect on how buying fewer things can enable you to buy nicer things that make you feel better. They also reflect on how minimalist packing allows you to minimize materialist consumption and instead prioritize experiences and relationships with people. Alex then talks about her acquisition of “Women’s Travel Fest” and shares her vision for the future of the event. And, finally, she reflects on what travel means to her today. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE.

Kelly Lewis reflects on growing up in Hawaii, moving to New Zealand after college, and then traveling to 85 countries on all 7 continents. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ She shares some of her top highlights, like taking the world’s highest bungee jump in Macao. Kelly then takes us on her entrepreneurial journey of bootstrapping numerous female-centric travel brands from scratch with no prior experience in the space. She shares the origin story of “Go Girl Guides” and explains why Thailand is so special to her. Kelly then talks about building, scaling, and eventually selling “Women’s Travel Fest” after ten years, so the brand can live on under new ownership. Next, she talks about founding Damesly as a boutique women’s tour company, and shares details about some of the upcoming trips. Kelly then talks about the process of writing and marketing her best-selling book: “Tell Her She Can’t: Inspiring Stories of Unstoppable Women”. She then offers her tips on launching a book, organizing sold-out events with returning customers, and building, scaling, and existing businesses. And, finally, Kelly reflects on her current work-life balance and what travel means to her. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

On this episode, Matt passes the mic and, instead of interviewing the guest himself, he publishes an episode of the “Badass Digital Nomads” podcast, where Kristin Wilson interviews Erick Prince. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Erick starts off talking about his chosen base of Bangkok Thailand, describes his lifestyle there, and explains why it is his favorite city in the world. He then discusses digital nomadism as a lifestyle, a mindset, and explains the value of Black Americans having the opportunity to live outside the U.S. Kristin and Erick reflect on the impact of the digital nomad movement and the ways in which living outside your home country can facilitate a re-evaluation of your world view. Erick then shares his experience growing up in Cleveland, Ohio, developing his interest in travel, joining the U.S. Air Force, and traveling the world with the U.S. military. He reflects on his lessons and experiences in the military, opens up about why he chose to leave the military, and explains why he is now so passionate about his content creation, playing a positive role in the world, and simply making other people happy. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Travis Sherry takes us on his journey growing up in Philadelphia, studying abroad in Switzerland, getting married, and traveling the world with his wife. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ He talks about their experience teaching English in Japan for two years before founding “Extra Pack of Peanuts” and becoming location-independent entrepreneurs. He shares his ups and downs on the entrepreneurial rollercoaster, opens up about his biggest setbacks, and reflects on his biggest breakthroughs, lessons, and leverage points along the way. He explains how he did a $350,000 launch of an information product bundle, how he grew his podcast to over 6 million downloads, and what he would do differently if starting from scratch today. He then talks about his travels, including some of his biggest mishaps like illegally crossing the border from Bosnia into Croatia, not having enough blank pages in his passport to leave Singapore, and losing his laptop while traveling through Indonesia and India. He then talks about building the “Location Indie” community and hosting “Camp Indie”—an adult summer camp for digital nomads! And, finally, Travis reflects on what travel means to him. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

In this special mixtape episode, I compile some of the most fun stories and unexpected interview moments. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Since 2018 I have been interviewing location independent entrepreneurs and world travelers who are smart, interesting and well-traveled, but who are also super fun people that often make me laugh. We will frequently record these interviews over a bottle of wine, and just turn on the microphones and see where the conversation goes. In this short compilation, I stitch together some of the most fun and sometimes unexpected stories and interview moments from the past 5 years. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Vangile Makwakwa takes us on her journey growing up under South African Apartheid, watching it fall, and then navigating institutionalized white supremacy in the post-Apartheid era. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ She opens up about the extent of racial trauma she experienced when working at Stellenbosch University and how it drove her leave South Africa and travel the world. Vangile then talks about a pivotal transitionary moment in Trinidad and Tobago that inspired her to do an MBA, become a digital nomad, and teach about healing ancestral money trauma. She talks about the Shamanic traditions of her family in South Africa and offers a critique of the cultural appropriation that is often marketed to white Westerners under the guise of ‘new age spirituality.’ Vangile then explains the way systemic oppression relates to ancestral money trauma, shares her personal journey navigating through it, and explains how she now helps other women of color do the same. She also talks about the power dynamics of nomading on a South African passport, and shares her strategy for reducing her encounters with anti-Blackness around the world. Finally, Vangile reflects on what travel means to her. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

In this special mixtape episode, I ask today’s most interesting world travelers why they travel and what travel means to them. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ For the past 5 years I have been interviewing digital nomads who, on average, have been to over 50 countries (some have been to over 150 countries), and I have been asking them to share the real reasons why they continue to travel and what it means to them. In this short compilation, I stitch together their answers. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Stef Solfereni starts off describing his recent experience spending New Year’s Eve in Rio and then participating in the Carnival parade in front of 80,000 people in the Sambadromo. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Next, he describes his background and his deep connection with the continent of Africa. Stef shares his reflections on the key to unlocking joy and happiness after studying positive psychology for years. He describes his commitment to minimalism and shares his journey becoming a full time digital nomad and downsizing to carry-on luggage. Stef then talks about his experience living in China, doing 2,000 scuba dives around the world, and reflects on why he continues to travel and what travel means to him. He then talks about his professional trajectory in the business world and his experience founding the Marco Polo Group to coach Fortune 5000 CEOs. Stef shares the primary obstacles CEOs are facing today, the biggest leverage points that can propel them forward, and the most effective tactics for small business owners to grow quickly . He also offers tips on managing a fully distributed team, building company culture in remote business, and shares the leadership attributes that the best CEOs have. And, finally, Stef explains how he optimizes his productivity and designs his lifestyle. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE.

In this special compilation episode, you’ll hear Maverick Show guests describing their first-hand accounts of accidentally winding up in a sex hotel in Japan during a typhoon, narrowly avoiding a kidnapping in the Sinai, hitching a ride on a private jet in South Africa, walking into the world’s largest food fight in Spain, being imprisoned in Bahrain, getting chased by an elephant in Zambia, hitchhiking to the pyramids in Sudan, bike-riding naked with 800 people in Seattle, free diving with Blue whales in Sri Lanka, taking the world’s longest train ride from Lisbon to Saigon, swimming with caimans in the Amazon jungle, driving a rickshaw across India, and much more. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE.

On this special episode the tables are turned and Chase Warrington interviews Matt Bowles on the About Abroad podcast. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Matt starts off talking about spending his birthday in the Portuguese wine country and then about delivering the opening keynote at the Bansko Nomad Fest in Bulgaria. He then shares his backstory of losing his job, starting his own business, becoming location independent in 2007, and eventually becoming a full-time digital nomad with no base in 2013. Matt then talks about his experience doing a 12-month “Remote Year” program in 2016—traveling the world with a community of remote professionals and living in a different city each month across 4 continents. He then talks about why he is doing another Remote Year program, this time a 4-month all-Africa itinerary. Matt explains what he loves about West Africa, shares his experiences nomading in Africa, and reflects on the pros and cons of Remote Year. Next, he talks about founding his company, Maverick Investor Group, that helps people buy “turnkey” U.S. rental properties—fully renovated single-family homes with tenants and local property management in place. Matt talks about the best U.S. markets for buying rental properties and the process for how Maverick helps everyone (including foreign nationals) buy them from anywhere in the world. Chase and Matt then talk about the future of work, the evolution of the digital nomad lifestyle, the value of location independence, and why Matt started The Maverick Show podcast. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Flora Mendoza joins Matt over a bottle of wine in Dakar, Senegal. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ She reflects on what she loves most about Senegal after spending a month in Dakar and also shares her experiences traveling through Tunisia, Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Next, Flora talks about being half Mexican and half Basque, shares her experience growing up in Queens, NY, and reflects on her study abroad experience in Salvador de Bahia in Brazil. She then talks about her journey with music and acting which included studying opera in Italy, being a recurring extra on Saturday Night Live, and spending time with Michael K Williams. Next, Flora talks about her path to becoming a professional political consultant and pollster and explains how she turned that into a fully remote position and started traveling the world full-time. She explains why she prioritizes an understanding of the history and politics of her travel destinations and then talks about her trip to Palestine. Flora and Matt then reflect on the general importance of making distinctions between government policy vs. the individual citizens of a country, and how dominant groups in all societies have the option to side with oppressed groups. Flora then talks about moonlighting as a Jazz singer in Puerto Rico, attending Fidel Castro’s funeral in Cuba, and traveling through Colombia in two different decades. She offers tips on traveling with a relationship partner, solo female travel, and balancing work and travel in different time zones. Matt and Flora then reflect on the beauty of the Basque country. Finally, Flora shares what travel means to her and opens up about the real reason why she continues to nomad and live her life to the fullest. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

On this episode, Matt passes the mic and, instead of interviewing the guest himself, he publishes an episode of the “Flourish in the Foreign” podcast, where Christine Job interviews Jackie Omotalde. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Jackie begins by reflecting on her first study abroad experience in Germany at age 16, and then talks about attending Spellman College and explains the impact of HBCUs. Next, she discusses her professional trajectory that led her to live and work in Ethiopia. Jackie then shares her experience living in Indonesia on a Fulbright scholarship, as well as lessons from her time working in Silicon Valley. She also reflects on nomading as a Black woman, dating abroad, and traveling the world with her daughter. Jackie then discusses Black American vs. African identity dynamics, especially when living on the continent of Africa. She also talks about learning and speaking foreign languages, and how living abroad fits into her overall financial plan. Jackie then shares advice specifically for Black women that aspire to live abroad or who are already traveling the world. And, finally, she reflects on how her “slow-mad” travel style contributes to her wellness. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Digital nomad influencer Kristin Wilson returns to the Maverick Show for the fourth time. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Kristin starts off by sharing her reflections on the digital nomad life after 15 years of world travel. She then talks about her newest passion and professional endeavor of becoming a DJ, and explains how she has integrated it into her nomad life by booking gigs around the world and playing at nomad conferences and parties. Kristin then reflects on her years of hosting the “Bad Ass Digital Nomads” podcast and growing the “Traveling with Kristin” YouTube channel to over 150,000 subscribers, with many viral videos getting well over a million views. She discusses strategies for growing your audience and shares different ways to monetize your content. Kristin then talks about her experience writing and publishing the “Digital Nomads for Dummies” book, and Matt reflects on how unique and valuable the book is for any nomad. Next, Kristin talks about her “Ready to Relocate” business and shares the various pivots and iterations of her relocation business over the years. She then reflects on “burnout”. Kristin shares stories of the multiple times she has burned out over the years, as well as the lessons and awareness she now uses to structure her lifestyle and create a healthy balance between stability and new experiences. And, finally, after 15 years of traveling, she reflects on what travel means to her today. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Youmie Jean Francois joins Matt in-person for this conversation in Dakar, Senegal. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ They start talking about their time together in Dakar and what they love about Senegal. Then, they discuss the “Stylish Minimalist Packing” workshop that they co-facilitated for other world travelers on the Remote Year program and give tips on how to travel the world with carry-on luggage only. Next, Youmie talks about her experience growing up in Haiti and moving to New York City at age 6. She reflects on coming up in the Bronx during the golden era of hip hop, becoming a professional dancer, and then eventually leaving the industry, becoming a location-independent entrepreneur, and starting to travel the world. Youmie tells the story of her first solo trip to Montreal, reflects on how she fell in love with world travel, and explains why she now loves Colombia so much. She then opens up about her own journey with mental health and wellness, and explains why it is such a central part of her life, her business, and her personal values. She shares advice on travel wellness for nomads, gives specific tips for entrepreneurs, and talks about the overall importance of prioritizing Black mental health and wellness. Youmie then shares her entrepreneurial journey founding Flex-n-Fly to bridge the gap between travel and wellness, talks about her products, The Flex|Bag and The Flex|Mat, and also shares resources on how to patronize more Black-owned businesses. Finally, she reflects on what travel means to her. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

In Part 2 of this interview, Sharon and Matt talk about their love for Chile. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ They discuss the Chilean poet and activist Pablo Neruda, the film Il Postino, the incredible street art in Valparaiso, and the unbelievable stargazing in the Atacoma Desert. Sharon then shares 3 separate experiences attending the “Day of the Dead” festivities in Mexico. Next, she discusses wine appreciation and traveling the world for world class wine tasting experiences. Sharon tells a story about a wine tasting experience that got interrupted during the 2019 uprising in Chile while she was there. She then reflects on the different work-travel programs she has patronized as well as the co-living spaces and hostel networks she has tried over the years, and gives recommendations and tips on which ones might be right for you. Next, Sharon tells the story of founding the “Overlap” App for digital nomads, explains its functionality and utility, and offers her future vision for the app. And, finally, she reflects on what travel means to her. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Sharon Rosenberg joins Matt over a bottle of wine in Dakar, Senegal as they reflect on their four months together in Africa. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Sharon then talks about growing up in northern California, studying abroad in Cape Town, and eventually becoming a full time digital nomad. She reflects on the cultural lessons learned from attending her first wedding in India and her first wedding in Vietnam. Sharon also shares a story about doing a stopover in China and nearly winding up in immigration prison. She then talks about her career setbacks, pivots, and experience negotiating remote work arrangements with her employers. Next, Sharon talks about her first Remote Year trip that ended in Sofia, Bulgaria, and explains why Bulgaria is now her favorite European country. And, finally, Matt and Sharon talk about Italy and why they both love the gritty, authentic beauty of Palermo and Napoli. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Jessea Lu describes her experiences free diving with Killer Whales in Norway, Humpback Whales in Tonga, and Blue Whales in Sri Lanka. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ She also talks about her experience traveling to Antarctica through the Drake Passage and then free diving and interacting with animals there. Jessea explains the differences between scuba diving and free diving and why she prefers free diving. She also talks about why she continues to travel the world and what travel means to her today. And, finally, she opens up about finding her true passion later in life and shares life advice about not being afraid to pivot towards your true passion at any age. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Jessea Lu and Matt chat in person over a bottle of wine in Nairobi Kenya. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Jessea begins by sharing her recent experience on Lamu Island, then reflects on her first trip to Africa, and also talks about her travel priorities around connecting with nature and wild animals. She then shares the upcoming horseback safari through Maasai Mara that she has booked in Kenya for next summer. Next, Jessea talks about her experience growing up in a mid-size city in China, and then attending college in Beijing and getting into hip-hop music. She then reflects on coming to the U.S. to do her PhD, why she started traveling the world, how she discovered scuba diving, and highlights from her first liveaboard trip. Jessea then talks about her move to Hawaii, how she discovered free diving and shares her path to becoming a competitive international free diver. She explains the mental techniques and benefits of becoming a great free diver, and then reflects on peak performance and shares how she becomes the #1 all-around female free diver in the world. And, finally, she talks about her experience as an underwater model and how modeling dresses at the bottom of the ocean surrounded by sharks was significantly more scary and difficult than international freediving competitions. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Eva Adongo joins Matt for this in-person interview in her home country of Kenya. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ She starts off by talking about her favorite travel experiences and recommendations inside of Kenya. Matt and Eva then talk about their respective experiences hiking Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Next, Eva talks about growing up in Kenya, starting to travel, and reflects on her experiences in different countries on the continent—from Mozambique to Botswana to Zimbabwe, and how she used to bungee jump for free over Victoria Falls during her college days. She also reflects on the British colonial influence on the Kenyan education system, and the importance of independent intellectual inquiry. Eva then talks about her decision to move to Afghanistan, and reflects on the lessons and impact of living there for over two years. She also talks about her experiences living in Haiti and Myanmar and how that shaped her. Eva shares her favorite Caribbean islands, her encounters with racism in Southeast Asia, her reflections on “passport privilege”, and the dynamics of traveling to 100 countries on a Kenyan passport. She then talks about the founding of her YouTube Channel “Traveling with Eva Mtali”, how she uses it as a platform to educate and empower people to re-locate or travel the world, and why she especially focuses on supporting people from Kenya and other countries without a strong passport. Finally, Eva describes her experience attending Carnival in Rio de Janeiro and then reflects on why she continues to travel and what travel means to her today. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Tammer Abiyu shares his recent experience visiting the Rwanda Genocide Memorial in Kigali and summarizes the history of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ He opens up about the impact of visiting a mass grave of 250,000 victims and reflects on how little he learned about the Rwandan Genocide while growing up in the U.S.. Tammer then explains the historical and political context for the recent campaign of ethnic cleansing that has been going on in the Tigray region of Ethiopia since 2020. He reflects on the lack of American media coverage of Tigray and compares that to the extensive media coverage of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Tammer also shares his thoughts on the recent Tigray peace agreement that was signed in Nairobi in November 2022. He then takes us on the journey of how and why he developed his political consciousness. Tammer shares tips on finding information outside the mainstream U.S. media, and reflects on the importance of being a politically conscious world traveler. Finally, he explains why he continues to travel and shares what travel means to him today. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Tammer Abiyu starts by telling his parents' story of participating in the resistance against the Derg regime in 1970s Ethiopia and then coming to the U.S. as refugees, meeting in Washington DC, and settling in New Jersey. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ He then talks about his experience growing up in an Ethiopian immigrant home in New Jersey, and navigating his Ethiopian-American identity. Tammer shares how his interest in travel developed, how he fell in love with Japan, and why Tokyo is his favorite city. Matt and Tammer also reflect on their respective trips to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and why it is so important to travel there. Tammer then opens up about his first trip to Ethiopia at age 20 and how significantly it impacted him. Next, he talks about his path to becoming a full-time digital nomad and shares his experience on his first Remote Year trip. Matt and Tammer then reflect on their experience summiting Mount Kilimanjaro together. They talk about the physical preparation, mental preparation, and getting the right gear, and describe the final push to the summit at midnight in sub-zero conditions. They also talk about the power of hiking it with a close-knit group, and share their lessons and tips for others interested in summiting Mount Kilimanjaro. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

In Part 2 of this interview, Conor Walsh talks about how his nomad journey helped him learn about the extent of Irish solidarity with other decolonial movements and struggles against oppression around the world. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ He gives an overview of the history of British imperialism in Kenya and it’s legacy in present day Kenya. Conor emphasizes the importance for travelers to understand the historical context of the places they are traveling. He then reflects on the power dynamics of white privilege in Africa, including his experience dating local women, and he shares his tips for being a more thoughtful and conscious traveler and relationship partner. Conor then talks about his “Digital Nomads in Africa” Facebook community, which aims to dispel problematic views about traveling in Africa. He explains how it also aims to create a space where African digital nomads and other travelers from around the world can connect with local people in the countries where they are traveling. Conor then shares his reflections on traveling to Palestine, partying in Ramallah, and getting teargassed by the Israeli military. And, finally, he reflects on the impact that over a decade of nomading has had one him, and what travel means to him today. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Conor Walsh takes us on his journey growing up in Ireland, developing his interest in travel, and leaving at age 21 to become a full-time nomad. ============================ Get the Monday Minute my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE He reflects on over a decade of travel, starting with his experiences in Southeast Asia, what he loves about Thailand and the social impact businesses he was involved with in Kuala Lumpur. Conor also talks about his trip to North Korea, lessons from experiencing an alternate reality, and how it later informed his ability to understand the wide adoption of conspiracy theories like QAnon. Next, he opens up about his struggles with mental health and substance abuse and how one night in Kampala, Uganda he was able to quit cold turkey and stay sober ever since. Conor then talks about spending his birthday in Sudan, learning about Sufi Islamic traditions, and sleeping alone at the pyramids. And, finally, he reflects on his experience in Ethiopia, why it was so different from other African countries, and tells the story of the night he ran into Michael K. Williams. ⁠ ⁠ → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU: See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ============================ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram and DM Matt to continue the conversation Please leave a rating and review — it really helps the show and I read each one personally You can buy me a coffee — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Alondo Brewington starts off reflecting on his recent travels across the continent of Africa, going on safari in Tanzania, and experiencing Kigali, Rwanda—one of the cleanest and safest cities in the world. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ He then takes us on his journey growing up in the American South and the role of music in his upbringing. He shares how hip hop’s evolution impacted him along the way—from discovering breakdancing to first hearing Rakim to the emergence of Outkast in Atlanta. He also reflects on his college experience in Atlanta, including the emergence of Club 112, the rise and fall of Freaknik, and the night Tupac bumped into him just hours before getting into a shootout in 1993. He then talks about his experiences studying abroad, developing his love for travel, and transitioning into the digital nomad lifestyle. He shares his love for martial arts, the historical and cultural significance of Capoeira, and explains why you should never give a sword to a man that can’t dance. He also talks about his love for playing poker, trading options, and performing stand up comedy as he travels the world. He explains his approach to “risk” and reflects on common themes that tie his wide-ranging interests together. He also talks about hosting the Cocoa Nomad Podcast, shares his tips and philosophy on pursuing financial freedom, and reflects on what travel means to him. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Dr. Aprile Andelle shares her approach to therapy, how she works with her clients, and reflects on the mental health workshop she conducted for digital nomads in Cape Town on the Remote Year program. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Next, she analyzes Matt’s test results and explains his love languages, his attachment style, and his enneagram personality type. Aprile then explains how she built a fully-remote psychotherapy practice and why she chose to travel the world and run her business as a nomad. She also talks about the connection and joy she finds in dancing salsa all over the world. Aprile then reflects on what travel means to her. In the lightning round she drops her top 5 Jamaican musical artists, her top 5 Afrobeat artists, and her top 5 hip hop MCs of all time. Aprile also talks about her podcast “Do I Need Therapy” and explains how to work with her. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Aprile Andelle joins Matt in person for this interview in Arusha, Tanzania. Matt and Aprile reflect on their time together in Tanzania, as well as their month together in Cape Town, South Africa. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ They discuss a number of the inspiring initiatives going on in Langa Township and Kayeltisha township, and then reminisce about attending the Rugby World Cup Sevens together dressed in costume. Aprile then talks about her background growing up in a Jamaican family, and living between Florida and Jamaica. She talks about the impact of Jamaican music in her life, from Bob Marley to Dancehall, and shares her top recommendations for visiting Jamaica. Aprile then reflects on the evolution of her Jamaican-American identity, and shares her experience navigating the very white, affluent, homogenous college that she attended. Next, she talks about studying abroad in Spain, shares the diversity of the various regions of Spain, and opens up about the overt racism she experienced in one part of Spain. Aprile then contrasts that with her experience stepping over the border into the Basque Country, and feeling warmly welcomed and an immediately solidarity with the Basque people who were in struggle for their rights as well. She reflects on how all these experiences with racism and travel impacted her. Then, Aprile shares her professional trajectory, how she eventually became a psychotherapist, and how she is particularly passionate about serving women of color and people in the nomadic and remote work lifestyle. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Koen Blanquart starts off talking about growing up in Belgium and giving some travel tips for people that want to spend time in Belgium. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ He then talks about his entrepreneurial trajectory and his transition into the digital nomad lifestyle. Koen then reflects on his world travels, including his love for New York City, the time he took the train from London to Singapore, and his most epic travel memory of all time: Sailing to Antarctica in a 54-foot sailboat. He then talks about his travel photography journey, including multiple trips to Alaska to photograph Grizzly Bears and Bald Eagles in the wild. Koen shares his tips on how to take better travel photos. He also talks about his love for coffee and shares his most memorable travel experiences involving coffee. Next, Koen discusses his new book “The Suitcase Office: What Digital Nomads Can Teach Us About Location Independent Work”. He shares his vision for the future of work and then gives his tips on managing a fully distributed team, building company culture in a fully remote company, attending to the mental health challenges of a remote work environment, and sustaining the digital nomad lifestyle over the long term. Koen then talks about his love for scuba diving, his journey to becoming a scuba instructor, and his most memorable dive of all time. And finally, he shares what travel means to him and talks about his upcoming trip to sail around the world. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Remote Year’s CEO, Tue Le, joins Matt in Cape Town on the opening month of Remote Year’s first all-Africa itinerary. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ She begins by talking about her parents background—leaving Vietnam, coming to U.S. as refugees, and settling in the San Francisco Bay Area. Tue talks about growing up in a culturally diverse neighborhood, getting into hip hop, and developing her political consciousness as well as her interest in international travel, and explains how she made enough money to take her first international trip to Madrid at age 17. Tue then talks about the evolution of her Vietnamese-American identity, her close connection with the Black community, and her love for HBCU homecoming parties. She also talks about her college experience at Yale, the further development of her politics and identity, and shares some reflections on her studies of genocide. Tue talks about spending over 5 years on the continent of Africa, reflects on her first trips to Rwanda and Sudan, and explains how Remote Year selected the countries for their first all-Africa itinerary. She then tells the story of going back to Vietnam for the first time, going to her dad’s village for the first time, and why she prioritizes connecting with the Vietnamese diaspora around the world. Tue then talks about her transition into the digital nomad lifestyle and discusses the importance of amplifying marginalized and underrepresented stories while traveling. She then talks about joining the Remote Year staff and spearheading their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) journey over the last 6 years. Tue then explains how Remote Year introduces participants to marginalized communities without participating in poverty tourism, how Remote Year selects positive-impact initiatives without falling into the pitfalls of “voluntourism”, and how Remote Year intends to scale its business without contributing to nomad-gentrification of local communities. She also talks about Remote Year’s partnership with Venture Noire to launch a global accelerator program for Black entrepreneurs. And, finally, Tue shares her vision for the future of Remote Year and offers Maverick Show listeners a credit towards their first Remote Year program by using the link in the Show Notes. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

In the third and final installment of this interview, Zein El-Amine discusses what makes a great piece of writing for him, as a reader. He then talks about his process for writing great stories, explains the difference between poetry and prose, and shares how he chooses the medium through which to tell his stories. Zein then gives advice on how to turn your travel and life experiences into great stories. Next, he reflects on the impact of teaching Ulysses in Ireland on his students. Zein also reflects on the impact of teaching about Orientalism, anti-Arab racism, and the Palestinian struggle. Then, he talks about winning the Megaphone Prize and having his latest collection of short stories published by Radix Media. Zein describes the 7-story collection and then reads from the title story “Is this how you eat a Watermelon?”. He explains how to pre-order a copy of the book and where to attend the book launch events. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE.

Zein El-Amine starts off talking about the study abroad program he designed to take his students to Egypt for a range of immersive experiences, including meeting Egyptian author Nawal el Saadawi at her home. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ He then talks about his deep personal connection with James Joyce’s book “Ulysses”. Matt and Zein discuss “Bloomsday” celebrations around the world, as well as the history of the U.S. government’s censorship of Ulysses. Zein then talks about the study abroad program he designed to take his students to Ireland to study Ulysses and celebrate Bloomsday in Dublin. He shares the impact that his first trip to Ireland had on him and why he now feels like Dublin is his second home. Matt and Zein discuss Ireland-Palestine solidarity and Zein shares how he first toured Belfast as part of a Palestinian delegation. He then talks about the study abroad program he designed to take his students to Morocco and explains the importance of understanding “Orientalism” as a framework for de-exotifying the Arab World. Zein then reflects on his experience being exiled, talks about his poetry collection “A Travel Guide for the Exiled”, and reads his poem “On Embassy Row”. He then reflects on his activist trajectory in the U.S., getting kicked out of the International Socialist Organization, and founding Left Turn Magazine. Matt and Zein reflect on why Left Turn attracted extraordinary political activists, the importance to connecting the local with the global, and the impact of Palestine solidarity work over the last 25 years. Zein also talks about hosting the Shay Wah Nana Show and discusses his recent episode highlighting the Tanzanian government’s violent evictions of the Maasai people from their ancestral lands. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Zein El-Amine talks about growing up in Lebanon at the start of the Lebanese civil war and tells the story of being trapped between two warring factions in Beirut at 12 years old. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ He then opens up about his time attending high school in Bahrain and college in Saudi Arabia. Zein shares the story of going off to play tennis one day in Bahrain and being arrested as a suspected member of Shīʿa terrorist cell planning a coup. He describes his experience being put into the Shīʿa political wing of the prison, who he met there, how his parents feared he might be executed, and how this experience fundamentally changed his political consciousness. Next, Zein tells a story about going down to Barbados on vacation from Saudi Arabia, running out of money, and teaming up with locals to teach windsurfing to British tourists as an anti-colonial gesture. He then reads the poem he wrote about the Barbados experience. Next, Zein talks about his path to becoming a writer and a literature professor. He explains the significance of poetry in Arab culture and also reflects on the value, impact and crucial importance of travel. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Matt Bowles celebrates 200 episodes of The Maverick Show with the listeners and reflects on The Maverick Show being ranked the #1 Digital Nomad Podcast in the world by Web Work Travel. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ He shares some highlights from his last year of travel and announces the availability of his new media kit for people who want to book him for keynote speeches or podcast interviews. Matt also mentions the publication of “Digital Nomads For Dummies” by Kristin Wilson, which he is featured in. He then talks about the increasing number of Maverick Show guests and listeners who are now buying rental properties through his company, Maverick Investor Group. Matt explains how Maverick helps you buy turnkey rental properties (with tenants and local property management in place) in the most investor-advantaged U.S. markets from anywhere, and offers listeners a free video consultation with Maverick about that. Matt also offers his white paper on Real Estate Investing for Digital Nomads. He then talks about his upcoming trip to Africa and shares his itinerary as well as his New Year’s Eve plans. Matt explains why he is doing another Remote Year program, reflects on his previous experience with Remote Year, and offers listeners a $100 credit towards their first Remote Year program. He then announces his newly updated video training on minimalist packing where he teaches you how to travel the world full time with carry-on luggage only…without sacrificing fashion and style. Matt also announces the launch of The Maverick Show Newsletter, and how you can opt-in for that! And, finally, he asks listeners to fill out a survey to give their opinions and feedback on The Maverick Show and offers a 20-minute video call with the first 20 people who complete the survey and DM him on Instagram. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Chris Reynolds returns to the Maverick to discuss brain optimization techniques. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ He starts off by talking about his presentation at the Bansko Nomad Fest and explains his conference networking strategy. Chris then talks about how he began organizing entrepreneur masterminds in the beginning of the pandemic to support fellow business owners, and then how he developed that into the M3 entrepreneur community. He also talks about hosting The Business Method Podcast, publishing over 500 episodes, and shares top lessons from his latest season interviewing billion-dollar business owners. Chris then debunks a number of misconceptions about the brain and does a deep dive into brain science. He gives specific optimization tips on how to strengthen the pre-frontal cortex, avoid dopamine floods, release more oxytocin, increase serotonin and endorphins, harness eustress, and achieve “flow states”. He also explains how to have better orgasms! Chris then gives tips on how to start optimizing your brain for peak performance and shares his brain scan results after a dark-room meditation retreat. He also reflects on a recent M3 Brain Optimization Retreat and explains how you can join the M3 community. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Kach Umandap takes us on her journey growing up in the Philippines, moving to the Middle East to work in Kuwait and Iraq, and then starting to travel the world full-time. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ She shares her reflections on “passport privilege” and her experience traveling to 173 countries and territories on a Philippines passport. Kach also shares stories from her travels to East Africa, Pakistan, Iran, and Central Asia, and the time she sailed through the Caribbean for 2 years with a cat and lived on her boat. She explains how she became a travel influencer, and entrepreneur, built the businesses she currently runs today, and how she helps Filipinos travel the world. Kach also explains why she selected Montenegro as her base, explains the benefits of relocating to Montenegro, and provides specific tips for digital nomads on where to stay in Montenegro. She also reflects on the impact a decade of travel has had on her, explains how she structures her current lifestyle and offers tips for sustaining a lifestyle of long-term world travel. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

May Ling Lai returns to the Maverick Show and starts off by talking to Matt about wine and travel experiences in Italy, France, Spain, Colombia and Vietnam. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ She then performs a Spanish language song acapella. Next the conversation turns to May Ling’s YouTube Show “Markets with May”. She discusses Matt’s appearance on “Markets with May” and then talks about her motive for starting the show. Next, she talks about her experience and lessons from reading the annual reports of every company in the S&P 500. May Ling also offers suggestions for how beginners can approach the “Markets with May” show. She then shares some basic fundamentals on how she decides which companies she is bullish on and breaks down the keys to understanding dividend-paying stocks. May Ling shares her top 4 favorite dividend-paying stocks at the time of the interview. And, finally, she offers her opinion on cryptocurrency as an investment, it’s volatility, Warren Buffett’s crypto-skepticism, and how beginners should approach the asset class. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Mike Wolf takes us on his journey growing up in Canada, becoming a real estate investor, and building a portfolio of cash-flowing rental properties that now serve to finance his lifestyle of full-time world travel. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ He talks about his lessons from real estate investing and the value of buying “turnkey” rental properties. Mike then talks about his early experiences in the real estate education industry and shares some cautionary behind-the-scenes stories. Next, he talks about how he built his current coaching program, The Wolfpack, and explains how he scaled it to a 7 figure business in just 8 months. Mike then talks about his passion for making a positive impact and shares some of his most meaningful experiences affecting positive change in the world. Next, he reflects on how his interest in world travel developed and tells the story of how he took his daughter out of school in 2nd grade for two years to travel the world full time. Mike then reflects on the impact travel has had on him, why he continues to travel, how he designs his lifestyle, and how he sustains an exciting nomadic lifestyle over the long term. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Sally Yeo takes us on her journey growing up in Singapore, starting off on a traditional path and then deviating to become a travel influencer, location-independent business owner, and digital nomad. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ She explains how she built her personal brand to over 400K followers on social media and shares some hacks from when she was first starting out with no money. Sally also gives tips for people who want to become travel influencers today in terms of what is working on social media now. She then talks about how she founded her PR Agency, Saltine Communications. Sally explains who the company serves, how she runs it remotely while traveling the world, and then gives some tips on how brands can effectively use influencer marketing. Next, she shares her most memorable travel stories about getting married in Dubai, planting Coral Reefs in the Maldives, and celebrating National Day in Norway. Sally also describes her profound love for the thousands of feral cats in Istanbul, Turkey. Matt and Sally then discuss Chinese food around the world and what they love most about Italy. Sally also shares some tips for women on developing multiple streams of income and the importance of financial freedom. Finally, she reflects on the impact her travels to 50 countries have had on her and what travel means to her today. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Amara Abara talks about growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, moving to London at age 16, and Studying Abroad in Beijing at age 19. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ He reflects on the cultural diversity of London, including the African diaspora and the Afrobeats scene there today. Amara then talks about his career trajectory, his path to entrepreneurship, and how he ultimately found his passion in the ecommerce space. He then explains the 4 pillars of revenue growth and offers tips on how to double your ecom revenue without increasing your ad spend. Next, Amara breaks down the most effective techniques for “Conversion Rate Optimization” (CRO) and explains how businesses can audit and improve their CRO for substantial increases in revenue. He then talks about techniques for entrepreneurial mindset and productivity optimization, and how to remain productive while traveling the world. Amara also shares some of his travel experiences, including sales lessons from a bazaar in Istanbul. He also reflects on returning to Lagos as an adult, the Afrobeats scene there, and why people should visit Nigeria. Finally, Amara talks about the impact travel had on him and what travel means to him today. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Krystal Pino shares her journey of overcoming imposter syndrome, becoming a digital nomad, and building “Nomad Tax” to be the #1 accounting firm serving American digital nomads. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Pino takes us on her journey growing up in Buffalo, New York, and moving to Tuscaloosa, Alabama as a teenager. She opens up about struggling with substance abuse and shares her path to overcoming her addiction and becoming a CPA. Pino then drops some tax knowledge and explains the “Foreign Earned Income Exclusion”, breaking down the physical presence test, the tax home test, and the abode test. She also explains the “Foreign Housing Deduction”. Next, Pino talks about “State Residency” and other State Income Tax considerations for American nomads. She also discusses some tax considerations for entity structuring and breaks down the guidelines for shifting certain personal expenses to business expenses. Pino takes us through her decision to travel the world on the Remote Year program and then to continue traveling as a full-time digital nomad for 5 years and counting. She shares her experience of accidentally winding up in a sex hotel in Japan, as well as her experience tracing her Italian heritage back to the church where her grandparents got married in Trieste. And, finally, she reflects on the impact that 5 years of itinerant world travel to 50 countries as had on her, and then offers all Maverick Show listeners a free tax consultation. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Orest Zub takes us on his journey growing up in Lviv, Ukraine, developing his passion for travel, making friends through tennis while traveling, becoming a digital nomad, and traveling to 129 countries. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ He shares the story of how he met his wife, proposed on an airplane, and has since been traveling the world with her for the past 10 years. Orest talks about the impact of not being in Ukraine during the 2014 revolution and how, in the leadup to the 2022 Russian invasion, he made the decision to go back home and report on the war from inside Ukraine. He reflects on his experiences as the war began, safety considerations for his family, and his first live stream from Ukraine after the bombing began. Orest explains how he converted his businesses assets, professional network, and marketing skills into a media and PR operation to get information out to the world and cultivate international solidarity to support Ukraine. He talks about the importance of supporting Africans in Ukraine, provides some additional political and historical context for the war, and shares specific ways that you can make humanitarian contributions to Ukraine at this time. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Megan Mann takes us on her journey growing up on a sailboat in Hawaii, moving to Idaho at age 21, and ascending the corporate ladder to become one of the youngest executive leaders at her company. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ She explains how she did it, how she navigated both age and gender dynamics, and how she was able to deliver unique value to the company. Megan then talks about how she transitioned to being a digital nomad and an entrepreneurship, and why she ultimately decided to return to a C-Level executive position while still traveling the world full time. She gives her tips on balancing professional ambition with travel and lifestyle design. Megan then gives her tips to early stage entrepreneurs as well as established businesses on effective techniques for both B-to-C and B-to-B marketing. She then talks about her top travel highlights, from sailing trips in Greece to scuba diving trips in Indonesia, and from spending time with elephants in Cambodia to cycling in Senegal. And, finally, Megan reflects on how all this travel has impacted her and what travel means to her today. FULL SHOW NOTES AND DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED IS AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Laura Gao takes us on her journey growing up in Wuhan, China, immigrating to the U.S. as a kid, and winding up in a small conservative town in Texas. ____________________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ She opens up about navigating racism and homophobia while coming of age and trying to fit in. Laura then talks about her college experience where she was able to explore both the nuances of her Chinese-American identity as well as her gender and sexual identity, and shares her experience coming out as queer. She also talks about the role of basketball in her life, including playing pick-up hoops in Wuhan. Laura then talks about the role of art in her life and explains the important role it played throughout. Next, she shares her experience as a Wuhanese American living in San Francisco during the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rising racism and violence against Asian Americans, and the rampant misinformation about her hometown, Wuhan, in the media. Laura explains how she was inspired to write a webcomic called “The Wuhan I Know” that went viral and led to the book deal for her best-selling graphic memoir “Messy Roots”. She talks about her creative process, how her art and writing were impacted by her world travels, and reflects on some of her highlights and personal growth from spending time in Taiwan and Portugal. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally. You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)