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Ep 189189: Becoming Head of Remote a Doist, Traveling Europe by Camper Van, and Hosting the "About Abroad" Podcast with Chase Warrington

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Chase Warrington takes us on his journey growing up in the U.S., studying abroad in Austria, and developing his passion for 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 and his wife decided to sell their house and travel the world. Chase shares his highlights from their South America travels, how they eventually ended up with a base in Valencia, Spain and what he loves so much about the different regions of Spain. He also talks about nomading with his Siberian Husky, and his experiences traveling through Europe in a camper van. He offers tips on traveling with your spouse, staying in Spain long term, and nomading with a pet. Chase then talks about his career trajectory and how became Head of Remote at Doist. He offers tips on managing remote teams, building remote company culture, and landing your remote dream job. Chase also talks about hosting the “About Abroad” podcast, how he grew his audience, and what he has learned from his guests. Finally, he shares how travel has impacted 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! :)

Jun 15, 20221h 22m

Ep 188188: Komodo Dragons in Indonesia, Free Diving with Sperm Whales in Sri Lanka, and Gender Bending at Carnival in Rio with Dani Dirks

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Dani Dirks shares her experience at Carnival in Rio and talks about the legendary street parties, the main event at the Samba Drome, and the unique level of gender fluidity throughout the event. ____________________________________ 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 first skydiving experience in Floripa, Brazil. Dani then talks about her trip to the Komodo Islands in Indonesia and tells stories about interacting with the Komodo Dragons. She then shares her experience of free diving with sperm whales in Sri Lanka and attending a free diving retreat in Phuket, Thailand. Dani explains some of the skills, techniques, and lessons she has learned from free diving, and why she loves it so much. She then talks about her lifestyle choices and reflects on her willingness to seize opportunities and make spontaneous decisions. Dani also reflects on how her world travel experiences have impacted her personal growth and share her tips on maintaining a fulfilling nomad lifestyle over the long term. She then performs her original song “The Moon and More” and discusses her new musical project “This is Everyday Love”. 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! :)

Jun 7, 20221h 8m

Ep 187187: Block Parties in South Africa, Village Life in Uganda, and Relationship Lessons from White Water Kayaking in Namibia with Dani Dirks

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Dani Dirks talks about growing up in Northern California, moving to a rural village in Uganda, and then becoming a full time nomad and traveling the world for 5 years with no base. ____________________________________ 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 Dani talk about their recent wine tasting experience in Portugal, and how they originally met in Vietnam when Dani was a program lead for Hacker Paradise. Dani then reflects on navigating the power dynamics of “voluntourism” and shares some of her personal experiences. She then talks about “the canoe theory” and shares her relationship lessons learned on a white water kayaking trip in Namibia. She opens up about some of her dating experiences and reflects on finding connection and love in the nomadic lifestyle. Dani also talks about the central role of songwriting in her life, especially in processing her experiences and expressing her emotions. She plays “The Traveling Song” on the guitar, an original number that she wrote, and then talks about her current musical project “This is Everyday Love”. Dani also talks about her experiences in South Africa, from block parties in the Townships to bungee jumping, and from cage-diving with sharks to attending AfrikaBurn. 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! :)

Jun 3, 20221h 4m

Ep 186186: Building a CryptoCurrency DEX with Over $200 Million in Daily Trading Volume While Traveling the World with Ori Kwan

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Grace “Ori” Kwan reflects on her experience growing up in a Chinese immigrant family in Westchester, NY, navigating her Chinese-American identity, and how her interest in world travel developed. ____________________________________ 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 takes us on her culinary journey, explains how she likes to explore other cultures through food, and then shares her path to entrepreneurship. Ori also opens up about her Cryptocurrency journey, including why she was initially skeptical of crypto but how she came to understand it can be used for good. She provides an overview of decentralized finance (“DeFi”), decentralized exchanges (“DEXs”) and the Solana blockchain. She then offers some reflections on the collapse of Terra Luna, and lessons we can take from that. Ori also talks about founding Orca as an Automated Market Maker (“AMM”) on the Solana blockchain. She provides an overview of how Liquidity Pools work and explains the downside risk of Impermanent Loss when providing liquidity with a token pair. She then talks about Orca’s “Whirlpools” and explains how Concentrated Liquidity Pools work. Ori also talks about the Orca governance token and DAO, the Orcanauts NFT project, and the Orca Impact Fund. Ori then talks about how she structures her digital nomad life, shares some travel experiences from Italy, gives tips on managing a fully distributed team, and 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! :)

May 25, 20221h 22m

Ep 185185: Building the World's Largest Digital Nomad Community and Founding VisaDB to Make Global Mobility Easier for Everyone with Danish Soomra

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Danish Soomro takes us on his journey growing up in Karachi, Pakistan, becoming a local entrepreneur, then going to do his MBA in the UK, and eventually becoming a full time 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 ____________________________________ He talks about founding “Digital Nomads Around the World” and growing it to the largest community of digital nomads in the world with over 150,000 members. Danish also talks about getting accepted to the “Startup Chile” accelerator program and building VisaDB.io as the first online visa information database and marketplace to make global mobility easier for everyone. He gives tips for growth hacking, productivity automation, managing remote teams, and building company culture in a fully distributed company. Danish also share some of his travel experiences and gives tips on visiting Brazil, Chile and Pakistan. Finally, he reflects on the concept of being a global citizen with numerous micro-identities. 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! :)

May 18, 20221h 2m

Ep 184184: Founding Bansko Nomad Fest, Sailing a Catamaran Across the Sea of Bengal, and the Impact of Traveling to 100 Countries with Matthias Zeitler

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Matthias Zeitler takes us on his journey growing up in Munich, Germany, and transitioning from a corporate job to becoming 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 ____________________________________ He explains how is interest in travel developed, how he became a digital nomad, and how he structures his nomadic lifestyle. Matthias then shares some travel stories about competing in the Rickshaw Run in India and taking a catamaran across the Sea of Bengal. He then reflects on the impact of traveling to 100 countries. Next, Matthias talks about founding “Bansko Co-Working”, explains how he built community around it, and shares why he is so passionate about the town of Bansko. He also talks about his upcoming project “Bansko Co-Living”, and explains how Bansko is becoming a premier nomad destination. Matthias also talks about hosting the annual Bansko Nomad Fest, how it evolved, and what attendees can expect this year. And, finally, he 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! :)

May 11, 202245 min

Ep 183183: Teaching in the Slums of Delhi, Scuba Diving with Manta Rays in the Maldives, and the Real Value of Collecting Travel Memories with Mujtaba Saifuddin

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Mujtaba Saifuddin takes us on his journey growing up in a Pakistani immigrant family in Los Angeles, becoming an actor, a pilot, and an aerospace professional, before transitioning to becoming a full time digital nomad in his 40s. ____________________________________ 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 Muj reminisce about their most recent trip together and share reflections on El Salvador, Medellin and Cali, Colombia, as well as Guatape and Lago Calima. Muj also reflects on his own travel journey, from teaching in the slums of Delhi to taking the Trans-Siberian Railway across Russia to hiking the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. He shares his experiences scuba diving with Manta Rays in the Maldives, Dirt Biking Across Mexico, and Watching the Northern Lights in Alaska. Muj then reflects on his decision to become a full time nomad, the mental and emotional aspects of the transition, and his biggest lessons learned so far in his first year with no base. Matt and Muj then discuss on their crypto currency investing journey, and talk about some NFT projects they both hold and some upcoming events for NFT holders that they will be attending. And, finally, Muj 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! :)

May 5, 20221h 39m

Ep 182182: Nomading through 70 Countries with Carry-On Luggage, Dancing Salsa in Cali, Colombia, and Running "All Digital Media" with Victoria Zapata

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Victoria Zapata takes us on her journey growing up in Cali, Colombia, learning Salsa as a kid, and emigrating to the U.S. during the Colombian political conflict after a bomb exploded in her school. ____________________________________ 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 acclimating to the US, going to college, and eventually becoming a location independent entrepreneurship. Vicky then reflects on her first two major trips through South America and Southeast Asia, and talks about how that influenced her minimalism. She gives specific packing tips for women on how to travel the world long-term with carry-on luggage only. She then talks about how she prioritizes helping animals and the environment during her travels. Next, Vicky talks about her business “All Digital Media” and gives tips for business owners on how to improve their social media marketing and their web presence. She then offers tips on being a business partner with your spouse, as well as tips on nomading full-time with your spouse. Vicky also reflects on the keys to sustaining a fulfilling life of long-term world travel over many years. She talks about how she balances local cultural immersion and socializing with other nomads around the world. And, finally, Vicky reflects on the impact of traveling to 70 countries 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! :)

Apr 27, 20221h 2m

Ep 181181: Building Nomad Villages, Scaling "Nomad X", and Prioritizing Positive Local Impact with Gonçalo Hall

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Gonçalo Hall takes us on his journey growing up in Portugal, connecting with many different cultures, and eventually becoming a full-time 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 ____________________________________ He shares his entrepreneurial journey, and reflects on how his sports background contributed to his business success. Gonçalo also opens up about how he assessed his own strengths and weaknesses, and gives tips on selecting the right business partners. He then shares how his experience nomading in Canggu, Bali impacted and inspired him to create to Nomad Village on Madeira Island, Portugal. Gonçalo shares the story of meeting with government officials, pitching the project, and building the Nomad Village with a focus on positive local impact. He then talks about building the second Nomad Village on the African island nation of Cabo Verde, and the positive local impact it has had thus far. Gonçalo also talks about acquiring the “Nomad X” brand, partnering with “Nomads Giving Back”, and shares his vision for the future of Nomad X. He then reflects on ways to balance nomad-community building with local cultural immersion, and offers his thoughts on the future of work and the digital nomad movement. Finally, Gonçalo shares tips on nomading with your spouse 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! :)

Apr 20, 20221h 8m

Ep 180180: Language Alter Egos, Competing in the World Memory Championships, and Founding AmoLingua with Ekaterina Matveeva

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Ekaterina Matveeva takes us on her journey growing up in Russia after the collapse of the Soviet Union, writing poetry, and falling in love with language learning—eventually being able to speak 9 languages and understand 20. ____________________________________ 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 living in different countries and emphasizes the importance of fully immersing in both the language and the culture. Ekaterina also explains the concept of the “language alter ego” and why it is so important. She then talks about her journey becoming a memory athlete and competing in the World Memory Championships in China. Ekaterina shares her top memorization techniques, as well as her tips on how to learn languages more quickly and efficiently. She also talks about her travel experiences in China, India, West Africa and mentoring entrepreneurs in Iran. Ekaterina then talks about her own entrepreneurial journey founding and scaling Amolingua. She then gives her tips for building location independent companies and managing fully distributed teams from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Finally Ekaterina 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! :)

Apr 13, 20221h 7m

Ep 179179: Nomading in China, NFT Galas in Ghana, and Founding the Wander Women DAO with Ivy Xu

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Ivy Xu reflects on her cultural identity growing up in Canada and spending every summer in China. ____________________________________ 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 favorite things about China and offers her recommendations for working remotely and nomading in China. Ivy also reflects on lessons from being a competitive figure skater how they relate to her current approach to business. She shares her path to becoming a location independent entrepreneur, and explains how she founded and scaled her business “Beta Camp”. Ivy reflects on her business successes and failures and offers her top tips to aspiring location independent entrepreneurs. She then talks about the keys to structuring a fulfilling life as a digital nomad and offers tips for nomading with your spouse. Next, Ivy talks about founding the “Asian Wander Women” Facebook community. She then proceeds to explain Web3, Decentralized Finance, NFTs, DAOs, and shares her own journey with cryptocurrency and NFT investing. Ivy talks about founding the Wander Women DAO as a Venture Studio DAO, and describes her forthcoming NFT project. 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! :)

Apr 6, 20221h 14m

Ep 178178: Building "Nomads Giving Back", Traveling the World for 9 Years, and Spending Time in 100 Countries with Tarek Kholoussy

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Tarek Kholoussy returns to the Maverick Show and meets up with Matt for an in-person interview in Medellin, Colombia. ____________________________________ 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 ____________________________________ Tarek talks about the significance of Colombia to him, and explains why Medellin is one of his favorite cities in the world. He then talks about his homeland, Egypt, and why everyone should spend time there. Tarek then shares the story of how he met Matt’s sister at a Tibetan monastery in Nepal. He also reflects on his time in Goa, India as well as his multiple trips to Ethiopia. Tarek then takes us on his journey over the last 4 years building Nomads Giving Back, and reflects on navigating the complex power dynamics of international volunteer work. He then shares his experience in Bali, including during the pandemic, and how that led to the launching of Nomads Skillshare. Tarek then reflects on the key sustainability pillars for living a fulfilling nomadic life over the long term. And, finally, he explains why he continues to travel 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! :)

Mar 31, 20221h 15m

Ep 177177: Moving Abroad with Intention and Empowering Black Women to Flourish in the Foreign with Christine Job

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Christine Job takes us on her journey growing up in Atlanta, studying abroad in Spain, becoming location-independent, traveling the world, and eventually choosing a base in Valencia. ____________________________________ 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 her experience studying abroad, including the racial and class dynamics, and why she chose to go back and live in Spain again afterwards. Christine shares her experience walking the Camino de Santiago, living in the Rioja wine region, living in Barcelona, and eventually choosing to be based in Valencia. She also talks about her path to location independence, her professional and entrepreneurial journey, and the importance of moving abroad with intention. Christine emphasizes the importance of reflecting on your “why”, your “number”, your “zone of genius”, and explains how entrepreneurship can be a form of self-actualization. She also talks about founding her award winning podcast “Flourish in the Foreign” and reflects on the impact the podcast has had on her and what she has learned from her guests. Christine also shares her experiences and tips for dating abroad, and 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! :)

Mar 23, 20221h 45m

Ep 176176: Fine Dining in the Basque Country, Wine Tasting in Rioja, and Founding Selva Vida Lodge & Retreat Center in the Amazon with Dr. Kristina Liu

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Kristina Liu shares her journey growing up on 3 continents, working her way up in the corporate world, and then deciding to leave her job to travel the world and build a location-independent coaching business. ____________________________________ 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 journey in learning to appreciate wine. Matt and Kristina reminisce about their experience traveling together in Morocco, having an epic fine dining experience in Basque Country, and going on an 18-hour wine-tasting romp through Spain’s legendary Rioja wine region. Kristina then shares her life altering experience in the Peruvian Amazon which led to her buying property in Peru and founding the Selva Vida Lodge and Retreat Center. She also talks about her coaching program and framework, and gives some tips listeners can immediately apply in their lives. Kristina then discusses her new book “The Inside Out Journey” and reflects on the impact of the writing process. And, finally, she shares 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! :)

Mar 15, 20221h 10m

Ep 175175: Health Insurance for Digital Nomads, Building a Global Social Safety Net, and Scaling Safety Wing to 100,000 Customers with Sondre Rasch

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Sondre Rasch takes us on his journey growing up in Norway, starting to travel the world, and eventually leaving his job to become a location-independent entrepreneur 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 ____________________________________ He shares his experience founding two companies, going through the “Y-Combinator” accelerator twice, and gives his tips on how to get accepted to the program. Sondre then talks about founding Safety Wing with a mission to build a global social safety net and to solve the fundamental problems that exist with traditional health insurance companies. He gives an overview of Safety Wing’s “Nomad Insurance” (global travel medical insurance for nomads) as well as Safety Wing’s “Remote Health” insurance product for remote workers and nomads. He then takes us behind the scenes and talks about how he selected his business partners, how they raised $13 million, and how they scaled Safety Wing to 100,000 customers in under 4 years. Sondre shares Safety Wing’s strategy on marketing and branding, and also shares his leadership style, productivity tactics, and stress management techniques. He reflects on what makes a great CEO and shares executive leadership tips for managing a fully distributed team. Sondre then talks about his future vision for creating a borderless country on the internet and the steps he is taking towards making it a reality. And, finally, he 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! :)

Mar 9, 20221h 12m

Ep 174174: Traveling to the World's Most Remote Destinations and Capturing their Natural Beauty with Nora Yusuf

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Nora Yusuf takes us on her journey growing up in Malaysia, studying abroad in the UK, traveling through Europe, working in the Middle East, and then becoming a photographer, traveling to many of the world’s most remote locations and capturing their natural beauty. ____________________________________ 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 favorite travel destinations in her home country of Malaysia, and then talks about what she loves about the natural beauty of super-remote destinations. Nora shares her travel experiences sleeping in the snow in Antarctica, seeing the Aurora Borealis in Greenland, traveling the Silk Road in Central Asia, and visiting Lake Baikal in Siberia during the winter. She then recounts her experience spending time with Eagle Huntresses in Mongolia and talks about her 4x4 expeditions in East Africa and South America. Nora shares her adventure in the Amazon and her experience in the Pantanal Wetlands catching piranhas to barbecue with Malaysian spices and eat. She then shares some tactical tips on how to take better photos and timelapse videos. And, finally, Nora reflects on the impact all of her world travel has had, what travel means to her today, and why it’s important for her to break down stereotypes and inspire other women to travel. 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! :)

Mar 2, 202257 min

Ep 173173: Buying Turnkey Rental Properties Through Maverick Investor Group and Empowering Knowledge Workers to Make the World a Better Place with Sean Tierney

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Sean Tierney returns to the Maverick Show for his 4th interview after spending a month in Mexico with Matt. Recorded in person, over a bottle of wine, Matt and Sean discuss their experiences together in Mexico, including a local backyard hip hop cypher in Puerto Escondido. ____________________________________ 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 ____________________________________ Sean then talks about his experience buying turnkey rental properties through Matt’s company, Maverick Investor Group. Matt and Sean discuss the advantages of residential investment property as an asset class, and the advantages of buying “turnkey” properties with tenants and local property management already in place. Sean then talks about building the “Problemattic” App and empowering knowledge workers to contribute their skills to affecting positive change in the world from anywhere. He also talks about his love for the City of Lisbon, including how and why he is getting a second passport from Portugal. Sean shares his experience being an entrepreneur in residence at “Startup Lisboa” and being an organizer of the Lisbon Digital Nomads meetup group—the largest nomad meetup group in the world with over 13,000 members. He then shares one of his favorite books of all time, drops a number of travel hacks, reflects on his social media fast, and rounds out his Top 20 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! :)

Feb 23, 20221h 18m

Ep 172172: How to Get Started Investing in NFTs, the Metaverse, and Cryptocurrency with Isis Love

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Isis Love takes us on her journey growing up in the U.S., joining the military, living aboard, transitioning to entrepreneurship, persevering through financial struggles, and eventually discovering FOREX trading and cryptocurrency investing. ____________________________________ 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 tells her story of how she went from being broke to becoming a full time investor, financial educator and digital nomad. Isis shares how and why she was able to cultivate a money mindset, and talks about the different asset classes into which she is now diversified. She explains how to get started in cryptocurrency, how to generate yield with your crypto, how to navigate the market’s volatility, and which coins she is most bullish on. Matt and Isis discuss their NFT investments and the variety of evolving use cases for NFTs. Isis also explains the metaverse and strategies for investing in it. She also shares her travel journey in Europe, Asia, South Africa, Central America, and reflects on what travel means to her and why she chooses the nomad lifestyle. 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! :)

Feb 15, 202258 min

Ep 171171: Living Life Based on your Bucket List, Hosting the Nomad Cruise, and Organizing Events Remotely with Bori Vigh

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Bori Vigh takes us on her journey growing up in Hungary, being an entrepreneur, and eventually becoming a digital nomad with no permanent base. ____________________________________ 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 techniques for creating ‘deep connections’ and explains how important that is in a full-time travel lifestyle. Bori talks about the event space in Hungary that she runs remotely and her “Belong Camp” Retreat for digital nomads that she organizes. She also takes us on her travel journey, starting with family trips as a kid, then studying abroad in Spain, and then solo traveling the world while building one of the largest backpacker blogs in Hungary. Bori then shares the transformative impact of her first solo trip to Buenos Aires, how that inspired her to hand-write her first bucket list, and how that has guided her life ever since. She shares some of her travel highlights and also reflects on the evolving nomad eco-system and how she balances local travel experiences with nomad-community-building. Bori also talks about her business mentorship program and shares some of the techniques she personally uses for business success including the current mastermind group she is in. She offers Maverick Show listeners a 10% discount on both her Belong Camp retreat and her business mentorship services. 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! :)

Feb 8, 202258 min

Ep 170170: Building a Remote Marketing Agency with Your Spouse, Traveling to 70 Countries Together and Diversifying Your Investments with Santiago Sosa

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Santiago Sosa takes us on his journey growing up in Colombia, immigrating to the U.S., getting married, and traveling the world full time with his spouse. ____________________________________ 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 tips on nomading as a married couple with no base, and recounts some of his top travel stories. Santiago also discusses the impact his Asian travels had on leading him towards the philosophy of Stoicism and becoming a minimalist. He then shares his entrepreneurial journey, and how he built a location independent marketing agency with his wife as his business partner. Santiago shares tips on being business partners with your spouse and explains how they run the company together. He also unveils the most effective marketing tactics that are working for his business clients today. Santiago then opens up about his personal investing strategies across many asset classes, ranging from real estate to online businesses to crypto currency. He shares his wins and losses, and emphasizes the importance of diversification. Santiago takes us on his cryptocurrency investing journey—From learning about it in 2017, to investing in numerous ICOs, to the way he earns yield on his crypto holdings, to the most costly crypto-investing mistake he made, and how to avoid it. Finally, Santiago reflects on why he continues to travel full time after visiting 70 countries, 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! :)

Feb 2, 20221h 29m

Ep 169169: Traveling the World for Whisky, Growing up in Queens, and Reflecting on Genocide with Martine Volmar

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In this episode, Martine conducts a whisky tasting for Matt in her apartment in Queens, NY, over a wide ranging discussion about books, art, immigrant identity, world travel, food, whisky, gender, race, and 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 ____________________________________ Martine takes us on her journey growing up in Queens, NY in a Haitian immigrant family, being exposed to the cultures of the world in her home borough, and then becoming a remote entrepreneur and traveling to over 40 countries. She shares stories from her travels to Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Kenya, Ireland, Paris, Italy and more. Matt and Martine share their experiences in Phnom Penh and reflect on their encounters with the history and lessons of the Cambodian genocide. Martine also conducts a whisky tasting for Matt live on the podcast, and shares specific techniques for “finding your whisky door” even if you think you don’t like whisky. She talks about her experiences attending “Whisky Live” in Paris and traveling to other top Whisky destinations around the world. Matt and Martine also share their experiences wine tasting in the Burgundy region of France. Finally, Matt and Martine discuss James Baldwin and Martine reflects on American racial dynamics from the vantage point of a world traveler when outside the U.S. 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! :)

Jan 27, 20222h 0m

Ep 168168: How to Get Started with Cryptocurrency and Second Passports with Becky Gillespie

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Becky Gillespie and Matt talk about their previous travels in Argentina, as well as their recent experience together in the Mendoza wine region where the interview takes place. ____________________________________ 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 ____________________________________ Becky then shares her experiences trekking La Cuidad Perdita in Colombia, Volcano-boarding in Nicaragua, and visiting Omatepe Island. Matt and Becky also share their experiences traveling through India, and Becky tells the story of when she participated in the “Rickshaw Challenge”. Next, she reflects on her trip to the mountain kingdom of Bhutan. Becky then plays the Ukalayle live on The Maverick Show and sings the song “I Drink Wine” by Adele. She then breaks down the steps to get started with Cryptocurrency, and why she believes it is important for everyone. Becky shares some crypto investment strategies for beginners, explains the basics of buying NFTs, and also explains how to use Cryptocurrency to by tangible items in the real world. She then moves on to talk about getting a second passport. Becky first discusses the benefits and what motivated her to pursue it, and she then breaks down the process and timeline for getting a second passport from Portugal. 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! :)

Jan 18, 20221h 5m

Ep 167167: How To Create Deep Friendships Quickly and Design an Ecologically-Regenerative Nomad Life with Kaela Atleework

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Kaela Atleework takes us on her journey growing up in California, becoming an international model for Chanel, and then leaving it all to pursue the nomad life. ____________________________________ 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 ____________________________________ After 10 years of traveling, she shares her critical reflections on “voluntourism”. Kaela then takes us through some considerations for being more socially conscious travelers, including the importance of learning the historical and political context of the places we travel. Next, she shares a story about the time she hitchhiked across South America alone, and reflects on how becoming a digital nomad helped her create a more socially connected life. Kaela then dives into her area of expertise on human connection, talks about her concept of “Instantaneous Intimacy”, and shares techniques for making deep friendships quickly. She then explains the importance of being more than just environmentally conscious travelers and shares some specific tactics for how we can be “ecologically regenerative” travelers. Kaela then talks about founding Montaia Basecamp as a model for ecologically regenerative and socially connected co-living and co-working in connection with the land. She then explains her “migrational” nomad lifestyle and the unique benefits of this particular travel style. And, finally, Kaela offers her observations and analysis of the way a segment of the pseudo-spiritual wellness community has coalesced with the far right-wing around narratives around COVID disinformation and anti-vaccine conspiracies, and what she feels is a potential path out. 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! :)

Jan 11, 20221h 26m

Ep 166166: Empowering Displaced Persons and Refugees to Become Online Language Teachers and Tell Their Stories Across the World with Aline Sara

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Aline Sara takes us on her journey growing up in a Lebanese immigrant family in New York and reflects on how her family’s experience in Beirut during the civil war shaped her passion for international human rights and conflict resolution. ____________________________________ 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 extensive world travel experiences through Lebanon, Syria and Turkey, as well as Sub-Saharan Africa and South America. Matt and Aline talk about the international solidarity dynamics among oppressed people around the world, in countries ranging from South Africa to Chile to Ireland. Aline then talks about her experience working as a journalist in the Middle East during the Arab Spring. She explains how the Syrian refugee crisis was the main inspiration for founding NaTakallam as a language-learning social enterprise. She explains the mission is to empower displaced persons and refugees to work as online language teachers, regardless of their location and status, and to virtually pair them with students who are also interested in hearing their stories. Aline talks about how she scaled NaTakallam, how she finds and hires the teachers, and shares some examples of their lives prior to being displaced. She also talks about the customer experience, and the expansion of NaTakallam’s service offerings, and explains how it provides an opportunity for refugees and displaced people to tell their stories across the world, and to build bridges across cultures. 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! :)

Jan 3, 20221h 4m

Ep 165165: Nomading in Mexico, Stylish Minimalism, and Becoming a Full-Time YouTuber with Sergio Sala

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Sergio Sala shares his journey growing up in Mexico, studying abroad in Italy, backpacking around Europe, and eventually becoming a full-time digital nomad and YouTube video creator. ____________________________________ 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 top digital nomad destinations for living and working in Mexico, including what he loves about Mexico City and how to get to the hidden beach near Sayulita. Matt and Sergio then discuss the close bond between Ireland and Mexico and reflect on their travels in Ireland. Sergio then opens up about on his first trip to New York City, and how it changed his perceptions about people in the U.S. He then shares some of his top international travel experiences including attending the World Cup in Russia, studying at a Buddhist temple in China, and spending two weeks in Tibet. Sergio also explains how he selects his travel destinations, structures his day, and sustains the digital nomad lifestyle with no base. He then takes us behind the scenes of his life as a professional YouTuber, shares some tips on how to do it full time, and reflects on how he balances the video documentation of his life with the importance of being present in the moment. Sergio also discusses the importance of minimalism in his life, and shares some tips on how to travel the world with carry-on luggage only while still looking stylish (including his favorite travel clothing brands). And, finally, he reflects on why he continues to travel after 8 years as a full time nomad, 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! :)

Dec 29, 20211h 30m

Ep 164164: How to Land a Remote Job in 90 Days and Become a Full-Time Digital Nomad with Juliana Rabbi

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Juliana Rabbi takes us on her journey growing up in Brazil, moving to Spain as an ex-pat, transitioning to remote work, and then becoming a digital nomad who travels the world full time with no base. ____________________________________ 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 her experiences living in Madrid, Barcelona and Kilkenny, Ireland, as well as the impact of joining theater and improv groups in Spain. Juliana also shares her experiences backpacking in Thailand and Nepal, life lessons learned, and how that inspired her to become a full time nomad. She then shares the details of how she transitioned to become a location-independent entrepreneur. Next, Juliana talks about the services she offers today and how she helps her clients find their remote dream job in 90 days. She explains how to use LinkedIn effectively, how to tap into the “hidden job market”, and how to prepare to crush your job interview. Juliana also explains how her services work and describes her ideal client. And, finally, she explains how she designs her lifestyle and how she structures her work and travel as a nomad. 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! :)

Dec 22, 20211h 22m

Ep 163163: How to Sell Online Courses to 265,000 Students and Achieve High Level Goals with Jimmy Naraine

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Jimmy Naraine shares his process for setting and achieving high level goals. ____________________________________ 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 day structure and productivity optimization techniques while traveling the world full time. Jimmy also reflects on his 8 Years as a digital nomad, his experience during the pandemic lockdown, and what travel means to him. He then talks about his decision to become a full time online course creator, mentor and educator. Jimmy takes us behind the scenes of how he scaled his online course sales to over 265,000 students. He breaks down the key marketing techniques to launch, create momentum, and become a best-selling course creator. Jimmy then offers the Maverick Show listeners a discount code to get one of his courses for free. And, finally, he shares his favorite books, travel destinations, and his top 5 hip hop MCs of all 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! :)

Dec 15, 20211h 15m

Ep 162162: Jimmy Naraine on Being a Full-Time Nomad for 8 Years and Connecting With People Across Cultures Through Hip Hop

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Jimmy Naraine takes us on his journey growing up in Poland to mixed parents, getting into graffiti and skateboarding as a form of rebellion, and eventually embracing hip hop and beatboxing. ____________________________________ 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 ____________________________________ Jimmy beatboxes live on The Maverick Show and then explains how he still uses it in his personal and professional life today, as well as in his travels—both to connect with people across cultures and to diffuse potentially dangerous situations. Jimmy then talks about how his interest in world travel developed, and how he was able to travel on a shoestring budget before he had much money—including a 3,000 kilometer trip across Europe on just 200 Euros. He then explains how he learns languages through intensive immersion and by leveraging the 80/20 rule. Jimmy also reflects on his sustainability pillars for living a healthy, fulfilling, exciting life as a full time nomad for over 8 years. He discusses his selection process for his travel destinations, and explains how he structures his lifestyle. Finally, Jimmy shares his experience hiking the Annapurna Circuit in the Himalayas, and the profound life lessons that came out of it. 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! :)

Dec 8, 20211h 8m

Ep 161161: Reflections on "Home" as a Third Culture Kid and Resources for Muslim Travelers with Sally Elbassir

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Sally Elbassir takes us on her journey being born in Ireland to Egyptian and Sudanese parents, and growing up mostly in Los Angeles. ____________________________________ 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 the experience of her Muslim immigrant family in the aftermath of the 9-11 attacks in the U.S., and reflects on her identity as a “third culture kid”. Sally shares her experiences going back to her homelands of Egypt and Sudan for the first time as a teenager, and then again as an adult. She also explains the context of the pro-democracy uprising in Sudan after the coup in October, 2021. Sally then takes us on her own world travel journey—from a school trip to China, to studying abroad in Ireland, to interning in Indonesia, and eventually leaving her job in 2015 to become a full time digital nomad and embark on her first solo journey to Spain. She opens up about navigating her parents’ traditional cultural expectations in order to pursue her dreams of world travel. Sally then talks about founding her blog, “Passports and Plates”, and explains her passion for experiencing the world through food. She also talks about misconceptions about Islamophobia, unpacks the concept of “travel safety”, and shares her experiences traveling in the Middle East and North Africa. Sally then reflects on the impact that world travel has had on her, and shares how she now understands the concept of “home”. Finally, she shares tips and resources for Muslim travelers, as well as advice on how non-Muslims can be better allies. 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! :)

Dec 1, 20211h 14m

Ep 160160: How to Travel More Responsibly, Impactfully, Sustainably and Ethically with Dr. Vincie Ho

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Dr. Vincie Ho takes us on her journey growing up in Hong Kong, studying abroad in France, traveling through Europe, and having her social and political consciousness raised. ____________________________________ 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 the dynamics of the uprising in Hong Kong and then talks about her experiences doing refugee advocacy work in Senegal and learning the importance of solidarity and empowerment. Vincie then discusses her transition from academia into the nonprofit space, and founding RISE Travel Institute in 2020. She explains the problems with “voluntourism”, and breaks down some of the unsustainable tourism practices associated with the “extractive model” of tourism. Vincie then explains the “regenerative tourism” model as an alternative and shares tips on how we can all be more responsible, impactful, sustainable, and ethical travelers. She explains the interconnected systems of oppression in the travel industry and why it’s important to use an “anti-oppression lens” when making travel decisions. Vincie also talks about global vaccine inequity and gives some tips on making travel decisions during the pandemic. Finally, she talks about the team at RISE Travel institute, the courses and resources offered, and how she envisions the future of RISE. 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! :)

Nov 24, 20211h 4m

Ep 159159: Founding "Hijabi Globetrotter" and Building a Community for Adventurous Muslim Women Who Travel with Kareemah Ashiru

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Kareemah Ashiru talks about growing up in Lagos, Nigeria, and then moving to the U.S. and attending high school in Toledo, Ohio as one of the only Muslims in her school. ____________________________________ 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 her love of travel developed growing up, and how she navigated her strict parents who had traditional cultural expectations in order to pursue her dreams of living abroad and traveling the world. Kareemah shares some of her travel highlights from Spain, the Basque Country, Turkey, Morocco, and Peru, including her experiences connecting with the local Muslim communities. She then talks about founding Hijabi Globetrotter as an online platform to highlight underrepresented travel stories from a Muslim perspective and reflects on how it has grown and evolved over the years. Kareemah also talks about founding the “Muslimahs Who Travel” group as a supportive community for adventurous Muslim women who travel. She then shares some of her top budget-travel hacks, tips for solo female travelers, and her #1 piece of advice for Muslim travelers. Kareemah also suggests specific ways non-Muslims can be better allies to Muslims. And, finally, she reflects on how 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! :)

Nov 16, 20211h 2m

Ep 158158: Joshua Stephens on Being a Nomadic Writer: Reflections on Dislocation, World Travel, and James Baldwin

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Joshua Stephens discusses his writing techniques and shares his rationale for interweaving politics into longform prose pieces that he publishes in some of the world’s top journals on seemingly apolitical topics, like coffee or football. ____________________________________ 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 his life as a nomadic writer and discusses how the theme of “dislocation” has shaped his perspective and impacted his writing. Joshua then shares some of his influences and discusses how his style of prose has evolved over the years. He gives specific tips for honing the craft, writing more tightly wound prose, and becoming a better writer over time. Joshua also discusses the influence of James Baldwin’s work on his life, politics and writing. He then reflects on what travel means to him, tells a story about almost getting kidnapped in the Sinai and shares how that moment profoundly impacted him. He then recommends some of his favorite books, his favorite coffee shops around the world, and his favorite travel destinations. 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! :)

Nov 8, 20211h 4m

Ep 157157: Pro-Democracy Protests in Thailand, Rising Fascism in the U.S., and the Anti-Austerity Uprising in Greece with Joshua Stephens

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Joshua Stephens shares his experience in the “Occupy Wall Street” movement in New York City, and explains how he then transitioned into the nomad lifestyle which he has maintained for nearly a decade. ____________________________________ 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 his experience traveling to Egypt during the Arab Spring to interview local activists, and also reflects on his experiences with Israeli “Pinkwashing”. Joshua then talks about his experience on the ground in Athens during the Greek anti-austerity protests and explains many of the more nuanced dynamics that did not get much coverage. He then defines “fascism” and provides context and explanation for its recent rise in the U.S.. Joshua addresses the role of conspiracy theories in the fascist project, and contextualizes the QAnon and anti-vaccine conspiracies. He also discusses the politics of negation, the proliferation of anti-mask and anti-vax sentiment, and its significance in this political climate. Joshua then talks about the pro-democracy uprising in Thailand which he has been documenting while living in Bangkok for most of the last 18 months. He explains wealth inequality in Thailand, as well as the institutional arrangements with the military and the monarchy. Joshua then explains the class dynamics, as well as the role of skateboarding culture in this uprising. He reflects on some of its most unique attributes, and why it is getting so little coverage in the media. 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! :)

Nov 3, 20211h 19m

Ep 156156: Anarchism, Zapatismo, and the Transformative Impact of Palestine Solidarity Work with Joshua Stephens

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Joshua Stephens shares the story of a non-violent direct action he was involved with as part of the “Free Burma” coalition in Washington, DC, that got him arrested at the Myanmar embassy and subsequently labeled a “terrorist in the pay of the CIA and the Vatican” in the official paper of the ____________________________________ 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 ____________________________________ Myanmar military junta. Matt and Joshua then talk about how they met doing activist work in the early 2000s, mostly in the Palestinian solidarity organization SUSTAIN, and reflect on the lasting impact that the experience and people had on them. Joshua then opens up about his upbringing, the impact of moving between the US, Bermuda and Sicily, and reflects on how stand-up comedy, skateboarding, straight edge culture and punk rock music influenced the development of his politics and worldview. He also explains Anarchism as a political practice and organizing framework, and shares historical examples of its implementation from revolutionary Barcelona in the 1930s to present day Rojava. Joshua also talks about the Zapatista movement, and how his experience with Zapatismo In Chiapas, Mexico influenced him significantly. And, finally, he reflects on his experience participating in the International Solidarity Movement (ISM) in Palestine, and how that solidarity work on the ground in Palestine was so transformative for him. 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! :)

Oct 27, 20211h 17m

Ep 155155: Decolonizing Ourselves, Cultivating an Anti-Oppression Lens, And Living in the Hyphen with Justine Abigail Yu

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Justine Abigail Yu takes us on her journey growing up in Toronto as a Filipina-Canadian, navigating that hyphenated identity, and living between two cultures. ____________________________________ 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 describes how travel has impacted her and reflects on the impact of traveling back to the Philippines at different points in her life. Justine gives tips on visiting the Philippines, where you should go, and why you should definitely not skip Manila. She also talks about attending the Fringe Festival in Manila, and how it functions as a space for the expression of gender fluidity within a conservative society. Justine then shares the story of how she met her relationship partner while traveling. She shares their experiences traveling as a mixed race couple in Asia, and how it provoked some of her most profound reflections on the importance of decolonizing ourselves. Justine also talks about her trip to East Africa and reflects on the evolution of her anti-oppression politics and the development of her 3DR Approach—Decolonize, Disrupt, Dismantle and Rebuild. She then talks about her magazine, Living Hyphen, reflects on the importance of storytelling for marginalized communities, and discusses the expansion and future of the project. Justine also talks about her role as the Marketing and Communications Director at Wanderful, and her involvement in developing their Anti-Oppression toolkit for content creators. She then explains her role as the senior advisor for the RISE Travel Institute which promotes responsible, impactful, sustainable & ethical travel. And, finally, Justine reflects on the concepts of allyship and solidarity 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! :)

Oct 20, 20211h 22m

Ep 154154: Remote Year President Sam Pessin on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and Building the World's Largest Work-Travel Program

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Sam Pessin talks about his international upbringing in London, Jerusalem and Beijing, and how that impacted his life and his passion for 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 then talks about his professional career trajectory and ultimately deciding to co-found Remote Year in 2015. Sam takes us through the evolution of Remote Year, refining the customer experience, scaling it to over 100 employees by 2019, and being acquired by Selina in 2020. He then describes the current Remote Year offerings, ranging from one-week retreats and one-month workstations to 4 and 12-month work-travel programs with a community of location-independent professionals. Matt shares his experience on the 12-month Remote Year program in 2016 and why it was the best year of his life. Sam then describes the customer experience on Remote Year programs today and discusses safety, inclusion, positive impact, local immersion, and community building. Matt and Sam also discuss the Remote Year alumni “Citizenship” program and why it is one of the most valuable parts of the Remote Year experience. Sam then talks about the company’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion priorities, and the progress Remote Year has made on its DEI goals over the last two years. He then opens up about the impact that the pandemic had on Remote Year, the acquisition by Selina in 2020, his current role as President, and his vision for the future of Remote Year. Next, Sam talks about Remote Year’s process for hiring amazing people, and building company culture in a remote environment, and gives his tips on executive leadership. He then shares his personal productivity habits, how he manages stress, his biggest lessons learned from building Remote Year, and what he would do differently if he had to do it all over again. And finally, Sam shares his #1 Remote Year memory. 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! :)

Oct 11, 20211h 9m

Ep 153153: Traveling the African Continent with Wazha Dube

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With his roots in Botswana and the U.S., Wazha Dube shares his experience growing up in 6 countries on 4 continents before the age of 18, going to college in Hawaii, and then backpacking through China during the Olympics. ____________________________________ 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 his top highlights and recommendations after years of living and traveling in China. Wazha then talks about his professional journey into the travel industry and eventually managing the Africa Collection of luxury travel and hospitality brands for Index Select. Matt and Wazha then discuss the different regions of Africa and share their experiences traveling in North, Southern, East and West Africa, as well as the African islands. Wazha then explains the post-colonial power dynamics of the travel and tourism industry in Africa, discusses Black-owned hospitality brands on the continent, and gives tips on how to make socially responsible travel decisions in Africa. He also talks about the importance of avoiding the “white savior complex” and discusses alternative ways that white people can act as allies and advocates in ways that are empowering and respectful. Wazha also shares what travel means to him at this point in his life. And finally, Matt and Wazha discuss hip hop around the world, and Wazha names his top 5 hip hop MCs of all 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! :)

Oct 6, 20211h 23m

Ep 152152: Diversity in Travel, Connecting the Global African Diaspora, and Creating the ABC Travel Green Book with Martinique Lewis

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Martinique Lewis shares her journey growing up in an immigrant family in Oakland, California, studying abroad in London, and her path to becoming an award-winning Diversity in Travel Consultant. ____________________________________ 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 what she loves about London, and how she travels the world like a local as opposed to a tourist. Marty then talks about her passion for learning about and connecting with the African Diaspora around the world. She gives the history of the Negro Motorist Green Book, and talks about her inspiration for creating the ABC Travel Green Book to connect the African Diaspora globally, promote Black-owned businesses, and identify safe spaces for Black travelers. She also talks about being the President of The Black Travel Alliance and shares their founding story, their impact on holding the travel industry accountable for diversify and inclusion, and the launch of the new Black Travel History website. Marty then talks about her path to becoming a professional Diversity in Travel Consultant and breaks down the power dynamics that inhibit diversity in travel brands. She talks about the impact she is making on the board of Conde Nast and the National Outdoor Leadership School. Marty then shares her reflections on racism in the U.S. through the lens of international travel. She also reflects on her support and solidarity with the “End SARS” campaign against police violence in Nigeria. Marty then shares her thoughts on safety considerations for Black travelers and offers her thoughts on how people can be better allies. And finally, she shares what travel means to her. 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! :)

Sep 28, 20211h 10m

Ep 151151: Sunken Forests, Bioluminescent Bays and Swinging Off the End of the World with Jen Ruiz

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Jen Ruiz takes us on her journey growing up between Puerto Rico and Philadelphia, becoming an attorney, practicing law up until the age of 30, and then leaving her job to become a full time travel influencer. ____________________________________ 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 decision to take 20 trips in a single year while working at a full time job in her late 20s, and then reflects on her decision to leave her office job for good, become a location-independent entrepreneur, and pursue her passion of travel. Jen then shares some of her most epic travel experiences, like visiting the Sunken Forest in Kazakhstan, seeing snow leopards and holding eagles in Kyrgyzstan, visiting the Sea Caves in Portugal, and what to be careful of when swinging off the end of the world in Ecuador. She also talks about why she is intentional about doing homestays, connecting with local people, and sharing their stories. Jen then breaks down her business model, and explains the way she makes money through multiple streams of income. She shares the tactics and techniques for how to monetize your passion, and clarifies the first steps to take if you still have a full time job. Jen also shares 3 hacks for getting cheap flights and traveling the world inexpensively. She then shares her tips for time management, optimizing productivity, and maintaining motivation in a remote work environment. And, finally, she reflects on the impact that travel has had on her and why she continues to be so passionate about it. 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! :)

Sep 22, 20211h 16m

Ep 150150: How to Be Global, Navigate Privilege and Learn from Other Cultures with Sarah Rapp

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Sarah Rapp talks about growing up in Germany in a homogenous, privileged, cultural bubble and shares her journey of becoming a world traveler, learning from other cultures, and giving back. ____________________________________ 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 why Mexico and Albania are her two favorite countries, and how joining JA Worldwide changed her life and set her on the path to becoming a global citizen. She shares her experience living in Malta, and her transformative trip to Ghana. Sarah opens up about how her social and political consciousness developed, and why she is so passionate about human rights around the world. She talks about launching the “How to Be Global’ podcast, and reflects on what she has learned from her guests over the first 100 episodes. Sarah then talks about her involvement with the UN Foundation’s “Equal Everywhere Campaign” and her role as head of PR at “Nomad’s Giving Back”. She then reflects on navigating the dynamics around her own privilege when doing global advocacy, and the importance of listening and learning from other cultures. She also reflects on the transformative impact of travel on her own life, 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! :)

Sep 15, 20211h 4m

Ep 149149: Getting 8 Million Downloads on the Zero to Travel Podcast, Building "Location Indie", and Hitchhiking Through Scotland with Jason Moore

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Jason Moore shares his journey growing up in the suburbs of Philadelphia and creating an unconventional path to start traveling 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 shares mishaps from his first backpacking trip and highlights from a hitchhiking race around Scotland. He reflects on the impact of his travel experiences and gives some tips on ‘traveling deeper’ and connecting with locals. He then talks about founding the “Location Indie” community and the “Lifestyle Launch Academy” where he has mentored hundreds of location independent entrepreneurs. Jason also talks about his podcast, Zero to Travel. He reflects on how he got over 8 million downloads and distills down some actionable tips for other podcasters. He also talks about founding “Camp Indie” and how you can attend the next live event! 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! :)

Sep 8, 20211h 8m

Ep 148148: Ray Blakney on Sword Fighting, Bootstrapping 7-Figure Businesses, and Changing the Game with Podcast Hawk

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Ray Blakney takes us on his journey being born in the Philippines, growing up mostly in Turkey, and then moving to the US for the end of high school and college. ____________________________________ 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 feeling culturally out of place in the U.S., and more at home in other countries. Ray opens up about how he was on the traditional corporate path and abruptly chose to change his life course, join the Peace Corps, sell all his belongings and move to Chiapas, Mexico. He tells the story of how he met his wife in Mexico, got married, and started his first business with her—opening a school together with $2,000 in savings and sleeping on the floor of the school for the first 6 months. Ray then explains how and why he moved the business online and eventually scaled “Live Lingua” to 7-figures. He reflects on the multiple 6 and 7-figures businesses he has bootstrapped, and shares his tips on hiring and managing a fully-distributed team, building company culture in a remote business, executive leadership, and the most effective SEO tactics that are working today. Ray then shares his process for bootstrapping and scaling 6 and 7 figure businesses, how he launched and grew one of the top daily language learning podcasts, and explains his groundbreaking new business, “Podcast Hawk”. Finally, he shares how he optimizes his time and productivity, what his stress management techniques are, what Kendo means to him, and his path to becoming a semi-professional sword fighter. 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! :)

Sep 1, 20211h 22m

Ep 147147: The Power of Storytelling, Centering BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ Travel Narratives, and Producing Fly Brother with Ernest White II

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Learn about writing memoir with an edge, James Baldwin, LGBTQIA+ travel to Morocco & gender fluidity at Carnival in Rio. ____________________________________ 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 ____________________________________ EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Ernest White II talks about his parents’ experience growing up in the Jim Crow American South, and then reflects on his upbringing in Jacksonville, Florida, and his desire to travel the world even as a kid. He then shares his experience attending Florida A&M University, explains the historical significance of HBCUs, and opens up about how his college experience really shaped his views on the reality of institutionalized racism and policing in the U.S. Ernest then talks about his study abroad experience in the Dominican Republic and reflects on the racial and power dynamics of being able to “pass” for a local. He then shares what he loves about Sao Paulo, Brazil, and why the city is so special and unique. Ernest then offers his thoughts on the gender-fluidity on display during Carnival in Brazil and also reflects on LGBTQIA+ travel to places like Morocco where homosexuality is officially illegal. He also reflects on the unique brilliance of James Baldwin and shares his thoughts on the transformative impact of travel. Ernest then talks about the power of words, storytelling, travel writing and discusses “Panorama: The Journal of Intelligent Travel”. He explains how and why to write a memoir with an edge, and offers tips on honing the craft and becoming a great travel writer. He then talks about his journey producing the PBS Docuseries “Fly Brother with Ernest White II”, and the unique points of differentiation that separate the series from other travel shows. And, finally, he offers his thoughts and tips on how to travel the world more thoughtfully and sustainably. 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! :)

Aug 25, 20211h 39m

Ep 146146: Travel as a Political Act, Shifting the Safety Narrative, and Founding "Wanderful" to Help All Women Travel the World with Beth Santos

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Beth Santos takes us on her journey growing up in the U.S., studying abroad in Portugal, reconnecting with her heritage, and then moving to the West African island nation of Sao Tome and Principe at age 22. ____________________________________ 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 her work in the non-profit sector, her experiences in Sao Tome, as well as her subsequent travels to Brazil and other places around the world, and how it all contributed to the development of her social and political consciousness. Beth talks about the importance of reconsidering dominant narratives around “travel safety”, especially for solo female travelers, and explains how travel safety rankings and warnings are often overly broad and tend to homogenize entire countries. She also explains how “travel safety” discussions are frequently laden with the race, class, culture, and identity bias of the person writing the article, or being interviewed for it, and that such rankings are often limited to considering the safety concerns of only certain groups of people and not others. Beth then goes on to explain the importance of understanding travel as a political act, and how to be a more thoughtful and socially conscious traveler. Next, she explains the origins of her company, Wanderful, and how it aims to help all women and gender-diverse people travel the world. Beth talks about her choice to build a diverse team and to center intersectional anti-oppression politics into Wanderful’s community-building, empowerment of content creators, and advocacy within the travel industry. And, finally, Beth opens up about her own entrepreneurial journey as a mother with two kids, and gives tips on how to run multiple businesses as a “Start-Up Mama”. 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! :)

Aug 17, 20211h 21m

Ep 145145: Climbing the Location-Independent Business Ladder and Living That Remote Life with Mitko Karshovski

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Mitko Karshovski takes us on his journey growing up in Varna, Bulgaria and then moving to the U.S. at 10 years old and navigating the immigrant experience. ____________________________________ 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 life path and how he decided to drop out of college to pursue entrepreneurship. He shares his failures and pivots, how he bought courses, found mentors, created partnerships and learned through doing. He then talks about his path to becoming a digital nomad and reflects on the 5-year journey of full-time world travel that he and his wife have been on together. He shares their travel cadence, lifestyle design, and destination selection process, and gives tips for traveling full-time with a spouse. He also talks about Bulgaria as an optimal destination for digital nomads and why Varna, in particular, is so underrated. He then talks about his concept of “The Business Ladder” and breaks down the steps for location-independent entrepreneurs. He also talks about his new company, Parable—a membership community that studies real business case studies from 6, 7 and 8-figure location-independent companies. He then talks about his podcast, That Remote Life, and reflects on the most profound lessons he has learned from his guests. And, finally, he shares his thoughts on the sustainability pillars for 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! :)

Aug 11, 20211h 6m

Ep 144144: Matt Bowles on Building Maverick Investor Group as a Fully-Remote Real Estate Brokerage with 4 Pillars of Purpose

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On this episode, the tables are turned and Lydia Lee of “Screw the Cubicle” interviews Matt Bowles. ____________________________________ 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 talks about how his Irish-American cultural background and his time living in Ireland impacted his politics, identity, and worldview. He then shares the behind-the-scenes story of how he co-founded Maverick Investor Group to help people buy cash-flowing rental properties in the best U.S. real estate markets from anywhere in the world. Matt explains how he and his business partners built the company as a fully-remote real estate brokerage from day 1, and how Maverick’s location-independent infrastructure provides unique benefits to their clients. He then explains how Maverick empowers all their clients to conduct independent due diligence on their rental properties before buying them, without actually having to see the properties in person. Matt then shares how Maverick was intentionally built on “4 Pillars of Purpose” and how that provides multiple layers of motivation for the company to succeed. And, finally, Matt reflects on his 8 years of full-time world travel with no base, and shares his thoughts on some of the key sustainability pillars for a healthy life 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! :)

Aug 3, 202147 min

Ep 143143: How to Land Your Remote Dream Job with Jordan Carroll

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In this episode Jordan Carroll talks about growing up in the Bay Area of Northern California, desiring to travel, and starting to work remotely in various capacities. ____________________________________ 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 how his location independence saved his life and how travel helped him emerge from struggles with substance abuse, suicidal thoughts and other mental health challenges. He then shares how he landed his dream job with his dream company through entirely unconventional strategies. He explains how he subsequently identified a need in the market for remote job coaching, started his own business and became “The Remote Job Coach”. He breaks down the biggest challenges, obstacles and mistakes that remote job seekers are making today, and explains why traditional methods of job searching are not effective today. He then goes on to share some advanced LinkedIn strategies, the most effective techniques for virtual networking, his 3-Step non-traditional approach for landing a remote job interview, and his top tips for crushing the interview. Jordan then talks about his “Road to Remote” Facebook group, where to access his free content on finding remote jobs, and how his “Remote Job Club” and coaching services work. 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! :)

Aug 2, 20211h 14m

Ep 142142: Fear of a Muslim Planet, Global Islamophobia and the Top 10 Hip Hop MCs of All Time with Arsalan Iftikhar

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Arslan Iftikhar reflects on growing up in a Pakistani immigrant family in Chicago, experiencing racism, and being inspired to pursue a life of anti-racist advocacy work. ____________________________________ 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 Punjabi cultural heritage, makes Bhangra music recommendations, and shares tips for traveling to Pakistan. He then talks about his experience in South Africa and the inspiration he drew from Nelson Mandela in his decision to become a civil rights lawyer and focus on Islamophobia in post-9/11 America. He then goes on to discuss his new book “Fear of a Muslim Planet” and explains various manifestations of Islamophobia around the world and their interconnection to other forms of racism. He then unpacks “The Great Replacement” white-supremacist conspiracy theory, and gives examples of anti-Muslim case studies around the globe ranging from Hijab bans in France to Uyghur internment camps in China to right-wing Hindu nationalism in India to the Rohingya genocide in Myanmar. He then talks about his experience as a global media commentator and reflects on the time CNN’s Don Lemon asked him on prime-time television if he supported ISIS. He also talks about the influence of Islam in hip-hop culture and names his Top 10 hip-hop MCs of all time. Finally, he discusses how we can all be better anti-racist allies. 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! :)

Jul 19, 20211h 30m

Ep 141141: Nomading with a Family of 5 and Traveling to Over 100 Countries with Chantal Patton

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Chantal Patton talks about growing up in Canada, starting to travel internationally, generating location-independent income, meeting her digital nomad husband, and choosing to travel the world together with their 3 daughters. ____________________________________ 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 about how she structures her family’s lifestyle, travel cadence, and why she chooses to maintain a home base. Chantal then shares her home-schooling curriculum and gives tips and resources on how she world-schools her 3 kids at all different grade levels. She talks about the value of learning through travel, and how the kids have now developed a series of classes for other kids called “Geography Made Fun”. Chantal then reflects on some of her family’s travel highlights, including the time they spent in Cambodia, Nicaragua, Romania, and a memorable trip through 8 African countries. She then gives tips on designing travel itineraries with kids, creating stability anchors, and designing a healthy work-life-education-travel balance. Chantal also explains how she handles healthcare for her family while traveling and shares her #1 affordability hack that enables her family to have inexpensive accommodations all around the world. She then reflects on the impact long-term world travel has had on her family and her kids, both in terms of their social lives and in terms of the way they see the world. And, finally, Chantel explains how her family collaborates to document their travel journey, create their online content, and how you can follow their adventure on their YouTube channel. 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! :)

Jul 8, 20211h 8m

Ep 140140: Swimming with Jellyfish, Dog Sledding in the Arctic, and Visiting 400 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 130 Countries with Gary Arndt

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Award-winning travel blogger and photographer Gary Arndt shares his experience growing up in Wisconsin, becoming a competitive debater, building and selling a 7 figure business, and then deciding 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 ____________________________________ After visiting 130 countries during 14 years of world travel, he reflects on his experiences and gives his top travel recommendations. He shares his best international wine experiences and what he thinks is the best culinary city in the world. He gives his tips on traveling through the Pacific Islands, seeing places most travelers don’t go, and tells the story of swimming the Jellyfish Lake in Palau. Gary then shares his top scuba diving experiences around the world. Next, he shares his experience dogsledding in the Arctic and recommends the best place in the world to see polar bears in the wild. He then reflects on his visit to over 400 UNESCO world heritage sites across 130 countries and recommends the most spectacular, less visited sites. Gary shares his approach to learning through travel, the unique types of tours he is organizing, and gives tips on how to be a more respectful traveler when visiting other cultures. He then reflects on the impact 14 years of world travel has had on him and how he now sees the world differently. Finally, Gary shares his thoughts personal brand building, the advantages of podcasting over travel blogging today, and breaks down how he grew his podcast audience to over 100,000 monthly downloads in less than a year. 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! :)

Jun 29, 20211h 10m