Misfits and Rejects

In Episode 33 I spoke with expat Seth Morrill who found himself bartending in Maui and serving old-school locals who talked about..."Back in the day...I bought my property on the beach for $30,000. I use to surf Honolua Bay with only 2 guys out.". It left him wondering if there were any other places still out there he could stake his claim and get in early on the dream life. Well, he found it...

In Episode 32 I spoke with expat Verina Olivari who shared very openly her decision to change her life and design it the way she wanted. She felt in order to do this she had to break free from those who influenced her the most. For her it was friends and family so she decided to limit communication with them and go after her dream of becoming an actress. Verina set out on a two year journey that r...

In Episode 31 I sat down with expat Derek Rotzinger a 31 year old Cyber Cafe owner down in Gigante Nicaragua. I really like his story because Derek is a "yes" kinda guy. He opened up about having to take on a lot of responsibility for his family due to his father’s stroke and his mother’s passing. When he found himself about to commit his life to a woman he wasn't sure about, a job he was unfulfil...

In Episode 30 I give my regular ten episode update on my lifestyle design to become location independent from work. I've moved back to Nicaragua to continue pursuing my online business ventures. You'll get to hear about the upcoming episodes that are keeping me super inspired to continue on as well as my interest in hearing from you....my audience. Enjoy! Show notes: chapin@misfitsandrejects.com,...

In Episode 29 I sat down in the beautiful Nicaraguan jungle home of expat Mark Highfill a 60 something retiree. His story intrigued me because at 50 years old he had no savings but on a surf trip to Mexico decided he wanted to retire asap.  He concocted a plan that would take him to Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait with the goal of making $200,000 so he could go back to Mexico and retire. Have a...

In Episode 28 I sat down and spoke with expat Tony Roberts a personal inspiration of mine and friend. We spoke about his lifelong passion for surfing, skating and the desire to capture the ever changing and innovating athletes in each sport through his photography and film. Tony speaks loud and clear when he says he found his "true nature" in the jungles of Indonesia and that anyone out there can...

In Episode 27 I sat down with my best friend expat John Eames who has designed an incredible life for himself. He traveled through the world for many years by sticking out his thumb and being open to whatever happens. Now he finds himself as the owner of a small beachfront surf Hotel and Hostel in Gigante Nicaragua. He's raising 3 little daughters whose lives are reminiscent of Pippi Longstocking...

In Episode 26 I sat down with expat Judd Dunham . This is a story of a Midwest boy turned into a man by the sea and fatherhood in Costa Rica. Enjoy! Show notes: Costa Rica Sailing Tours , Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon , Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt or Tank

In Episode 25 I spoke with Legend a gentleman who 5 years ago sold everything and put all his money into an irrevocable trust he bequeathed to his niece and nephew. He walk out his front door with a sign that said "Will work for food." and began designing what he calls a simple life. Today Legend finds himself roaming around Mexico and Central America in a red truck giving away donations he collec...

In Episode 24 I got to speak to my old friend Brandan Schieppati . He brought me up to speed on the rise of his Metalcore band Bleeding Through and the many transitions he's made throughout his life. From music, to fitness to accepting being bipolar and having to leave behind his Straight Edge lifestyle for a more holistic treatment with Marijuana. Enjoy! Show notes: Brandan Schieppati , Bleeding...

In Episode 23 I spoke with my old friend Erick Sanchez   from Young King Media Group (YKMG) and the co-host of My So Called L.A. Life the L.A. based podcast. He was open and honest about designing his life within the entertainment industry in Hollywood. His message is powerfully clear and is applicable throughout all walks of life. Hard work and calculated decision making can pay off. Enjoy!...

In Episode 22 I spoke with Rusty Labuschagne who got out of a Zimbabwe prison in 2013 after serving 10 years for a crime he didn't commit. His warm, joyful voice does not give any hint of bitterness toward his accusers. He found something in prison that changed his life and listening to his story has changed mine. He now gets to share his story. Enjoy! Show notes: Rusty Labuschagne , Living In Cha...

In Episode 21 I spoke to expats Amie and Mat t, a couple who started a YouTube channel called The Travel Together Journal . They had created an amazing life in Maui but their thirst for adventure and a different life made them concoct a plan that is now taking them on a 2 year drive from Los Angeles to Panama to look for property. Here is their story in great detail for anyone who has ever wanted...

In Episode 20 I Chapin Kreuter take a few minutes to talk about where I'm at in my own life-style design process. I recap a bit on past episodes that really inspire me to keep working hard and chasing what I want. Plus give you a little perspective on the finances I'm working with to try to make this all happen. Enjoy! Show notes: Chapin Kreuter , Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt or Tank , Suppor...

In Episode 19 I spoke with Marshall Lally . He’s a conservationist and underwater photographer of sharks. He's especially passionate about Tiger Sharks and finds that swimming/photographing them brings him that peace that many search for through meditation. I've been following him for years on Instagram and it was such a pleasure to finally get him on the show and discuss his passion for sharks an...

In Episode 18 I spoke with Emma Gibbons . She’s a young British woman who drove with her boyfriend from England to Africa's Western Sahara in search of waves. I hadn't met anyone who had ever driven that far south and was intrigued by the idea. Was it safe? This is a wonderful story of adventure and how taking a gamble can open up so many new doors into life, culture and adventure. Enjoy! Show Not...

In Episode 017 I spoke with expat Hayden Melville. After graduating University in Australia with a degree in Economics Hayden took a trip to Rome. His first night proved to be more difficult than expected. He felt really far from home and very much out of his element. But that night before bed he made a decision. To start this trip of a lifetime without fear and negativity. To remain open to whate...

In Episode 016 I spoke with expat Adam Monaghan cofounder of Project Wave of Optimism (Project WOO) in southern Nicaragua. Project Woo is a NGO that helps coastal villages anticipate and prepare for the impending influx of tourism due to surf-able waves in the region. After the Peace Corp . Adam designed a life of public service and surfing in a magical little Nicaraguan fishing village called Gig...

In Episode 015 I speak with expats Nick and Terysa a couple who have been sailing around the world for the last 15 months on their boat Ruby Rose . They were both very open in our conversation about life on board the boat, how they are financing their trip and actionable steps someone could take to live the same type of lifestyle. Enjoy! Show notes: Yacht Ruby Rose , Women Who Sail , Crew Seekers...

In Episode 014 I spoke to Kyle Thiermann the founder of the Surfing For Change youtube series. Kyle is a young man who has designed a life around documenting social/environmental issues while on his surfing adventures around the world. He is best known for shedding light on the fact that big banks fund big projects like coal power plants using the money you give them for safekeeping. In this episo...

In Episode 013 I got to speak with expats Jen and Steve Joslin about the actionable steps they took to leave the U.S. and make a life in Cambodia. From getting a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) , to starting the blog TwoCanTravel.com , and Steve becoming a stand up comedian . They give great information about how to become english teachers to sustain life while developing their other...

In Episode 012 I spoke with expat Christa Romano. She shares how she got out of the daily grind in New York and found the life she always dreamed of on the road as a Digital Nomad. Enjoy! Show notes: Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt or Tank , Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon

In Episode 011 I sat down with expat Tim Crosland. He grew up in the California foster care system. A drug and alcohol dependent family made home life chaotic. A few kind souls and a random trip to Israel changed his life forever. Enjoy! Show notes: Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt or Tank , Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon

In Episode 010 I talked about the creation of Misfits and Rejects, why I called my podcast Misfits and Rejects and my life before Misfits and Rejects. Enjoy! Show notes: Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt or Tank , Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon

In Episode 009 I had the pleasure of sitting down with two Syrian refugees I met in Sweden. These beautiful human beings gave me a better picture of what life was like before and after the war started.  They didn't flee immediately but only after 4 years when their number was up and they were going to be drafted into Bashar al-Assads military. I'm grateful they shared their story and that I h...