Digital Nomadism Episodes

About Pia Pia Mailhot-Leichter is a self-described "recovering nomad" who has lived in more places than most people visit, from Manhattan to Sri Lanka, London to France, and eventually dropping anchor in Copenhagen after decades of following the nomadic pull. Born to a French-Canadian mother and a New York City father, she grew up crossing cultures before she had words for it, and spent years searching for belonging before discovering it lived inside her all along. Today she's an author...

In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, we welcome our returning guest, Koen Gomes, a global nomad and horse groom recorded live from San Miguel de Allende. Koen dives into his experiences as a nomadic traveler, flying horses across the globe, and the intricacies involved in this unique lifestyle. We explore Koen's travels over the past six months. Key Highlights: Koen shares details about attending the Olympic Games in Paris and experiencing Tokyo during autumn. We discussed the challenges of fly...

What happens when a 13-year-old in Malawi needs emergency medical evacuation, but their insurance has just expired? Andrew Jernigan shares the dramatic story and reveals how proper international insurance can be the difference between life and death. In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, Doreen sits down with Andrew Jernigan, CEO of Insured Nomads, to unravel the complexities of international insurance for global citizens. Andrew shares compelling narratives that shaped his mission, including th...

Imagine unlocking the power of your subconscious to achieve your dreams. In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, host Doreen Cumberford introduces us to the life-changing tool of vision boards, detailing how they can help expats and nomads achieve their goals through visualization and intentionality. Whether you are departing or arriving, an expat, nomad or repat vision boards can be a worthy tool. Enhanced Focus through Visual Tools: Vision boards aren't just pretty collages. They tap into our bra...

What do digital nomads have to consider when returning back home after enjoying thrilling adventures, exciting work projects and all that freedom? In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, host Doreen Cumberford welcomes Amy Suto, a seasoned traveler and writer, to share insights from her eight-month journey across South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and Singapore, and discuss how her travels inspired her latest book "Nomad Detective." Amy provides tips on avoiding digital nomad burnout, planning ahead for ...

Meet Amy Suto an Author, Writer and Digital Nomad. Creativity and Flow....... As a writer, author and nomad Amy has learned a lot about well-being, balance and pace of life. She has been on the road for four years now and feels like the digital nomadic lifestyle contributes momentum to her success. Amy has used the elements of geography to create her first novel called The Nomad Detective which was inspired by her travels and true crime stories. For Amy, helping others by tell...

Koen is one of our regulars on Nomadic Diaries and lives the life of a traveling nomad accompanying high performance horses as they travel around the world to attend equestrian events. It was really fun to reconnect, especially after Koen had visited Saudi Arabia, and I was eager to hear what he had been learning from his travels over the last six to nine months. I really enjoyed reconnecting with Koen Gomes again. The conversation covered the following: Embracing Ambiguous Identity: We discus...

Meet Chris Cerra, the genius and founder of Remote Base and Digital Nomad Trip Reports! I was introduced to Chris by a friend, who operates one of the most functional and powerful expat/nomad insurance companies and we discovered a common love for the far-ranging subjects of nomadism. Chris shared his wide-ranging but very sensible and down to earth approach to nomading, here are a few takeaways. Understanding Your 'Why' Knowing your motivation for embracing a nomadic lifestyle will help fuel...

In this episode of "Nomadic Diaries," host Doreen Cumberford welcomes Marie DeCosse, the founder and CEO of Nomad Travel Groups. Together, they delve into the creation and philosophy behind the Nomad Home Exchange platform. Takeaways: Marie shares her upbringing as a third culture kid, moving between the US and developing countries, shaping her passion for global travel and cultural exchange. Nomad Travel Groups is the result of her global heartedness!Introduction to Nomad Travel Groups Provi...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with globetrotter James Hammond, as Doreen delves into his transformation from a classic backpacker to an advocate for slow travel and cultural immersion covering work visas and digital visas. James is a podcast producer, writer and travel expert. Doreen, the host, admits that she was extraordinarily chatty in this episode....sorry James! In this episode, you'll discover: 👣 James's evolution from his first hedonistic journey to embracing a purpose-driven ...

Koen Gomes: A Journey into Sustainable Travel and Global Citizenship 🌏 Exciting news, wanderers and travel enthusiasts! 🚀 The latest episode of 'Nomadic Diaries' is now live, and it is one you can't afford to miss. Join our host, Doreen Cumberford, as she converses with the worldly Koen Gomes about the tapestry of adventures, the importance of cultural competence, and the art of traveling sustainably. Key takeaways from this insightful conversation include: Embrace the Unknown Koen's ex...

✈️ This episode stars Marie Hernandez Marie is a visionary who's redefining what it means to be a digital nomad. With 14 years of experience under her belt, Marie shares her expertise in connecting with brands for sponsored travel and breathing new life into the art of marketing on the move. 📸🌐 Imagine using your connections to link your favorite travel spaces, places and restaurants with people who truly understand quality experiences. Marie isn't your typical influencer; she’s ...

🌍✨ Discover the Freedom and Challenges of Living a Nomadic Business Life with Jean Marie DiGiovanna! ✨🌍 Ever dreamt of exchanging the humdrum of office life for the liberty of the open road? Meet Jean Marie DiGiovanna, an indomitable Mobile Businesswoman who said goodbye to traditional boundaries and embraced the world as her office! 🚀 In the latest episode of *Nomadic Diaries*, our host Doreen Cumberford delves deep into Jean's transformative journey from the lush landscapes of Costa Rica to...

🌍 Welcome Back! This is a re-release due to a techie glitch! The amazing Jane Garee one more time! We discussed the adventures and challenges of living a nomadic life and achieving location independence as a business owner. 🎙️ In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, host Doreen Cumberford and co-host Sharon Fields are joined by Jane Garee, a global sales strategist, trainer, speaker, and author. The episode focuses on achieving location independence as a business owner and the chal...

🌍 Exciting News! 🌍 We had the pleasure of interviewing Jane Garee We discussed the incredible adventures and challenges of living a nomadic life and achieving location independence as a business owner. 🎙️ Here are the 3 key takeaways from our conversation: 1️⃣ Embrace a traveler's mindset: Living like a traveler, not a tourist, is crucial to fully experiencing new cultures and building meaningful connections. Be open-minded, adaptable, and eager to learn from the local communities you...

"Join Doreen Cumberford and John Palmer in an insightful session discussing the completion of NaPodPoMo on the Nomadic Diaries podcast. Learn about the origins of NaPodPoMo, the challenges and joys of producing 30 podcasts in 30 days, and the positive impact on building podcasting skills. Discover how this journey led to new connections, personal growth, and a greater dedication to serving the globally mobile community. Don't miss the valuable lessons and reflections on this engaging podcasti...

🌍 I recently had the pleasure of reading from an insightful book called "Belonging Beyond Borders" written by Megan Norton, which inspired me to share some important takeaways. In this book, Megan explores the topic of setting healthy boundaries, specifically for digital and global nomads, as well as those who love to travel. 📚 Here are 3 key takeaways from "Belonging Beyond Borders": 1️⃣ Boundaries bring structure, stability, and safety: Research has shown that setting boundaries pro...

Support the show Nomadic Diaries explores expat life, repatriation, belonging and global living. This episode may be part of our Re-Entry Series (30 episodes on coming home) or The Belonging Project (29 episodes on belonging across cultures). Browse the full catalog at nomadicdiariespodcast.com and please share or leave a review if this episode resonated.

🎙️ It's time for another episode of #NomadicDiariesPodcast! 🌍 🎧 Join Doreen Cumberford and Sharon Fields as they discuss the fascinating world of NaPodPoMo on their latest episode: "Sporadic Diaries - Why NaPodPoMo". 🎙️ 🌟 Discover how Doreen stumbled upon this challenge and why she decided to participate, as they delve into the power of curating content and building a community. 🌟 🔁 Listen in as they explore a mishmash of subjects, from life in the Camel Lane to driving in Saudi Arabia and...

Support the show Nomadic Diaries explores expat life, repatriation, belonging and global living. This episode may be part of our Re-Entry Series (30 episodes on coming home) or The Belonging Project (29 episodes on belonging across cultures). Browse the full catalog at nomadicdiariespodcast.com and please share or leave a review if this episode resonated.

Episode Summary: In this episode, co-host Doreen Cumberford shares a comprehensive A to Z guide to mastering constant change for individuals embracing a nomadic lifestyle or confronting global mobility. Doreen discusses the importance of self-acknowledgment, self-nurturing, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle while on the move. The guide includes strategies such as developing intuition, practicing gratitude, making weekly commitments, and selecting partners who support one's goals and...

Welcome back to an exciting new episode of Nomadic Diaries! In today's captivating installment, we have a remarkable guest joining us, Rebecca Eichler, an international human rights advocate, activist, and lifelong adventurer. Rebecca's journey took her from practicing law in Washington DC to providing disaster legal aid globally for almost two decades. But it was her decision, along with her husband and children, to embark on a year-long road trip from Virginia to Panama in a c...

What are these Reflections episodes all about? After several guest interviews, hosts, Doreen Cumberford and Sharon Fields will have a conversation to reflect on several episodes and give a brief overview of the practical actions and inspiration they heard. In this short episode Doreen and Sharon share their memories and reflections on what was discussed and how we might apply these mindsets and actions in order to get better results from our overseas lifestyles. Beyond Borders A Quest for Belo...

Nomadic Diaries is happy to present real stories and practical advice from George Walther who has visited over 130 countries. George spent a decade living in ten different countries for a year each, earning him the nickname "Traveling Twain of the 21st century." His interest in experiencing different cultures and countries was sparked by a desire for more than just a taste of the world. George shared how living in different countries exposes his brain to different languages and currencies, k...