Misfits and Rejects

In Episode 108 I spoke with expats Nick and Tamira Louis. They decided to move their family to Argentina for a year long adventure. They take us through their choice to move, how they found a place to live, put their kids in school, get their labradoodle into the country and manage to earn a living from abroad. It’s a great story for people with families who might want to attempt the same thing. E...

In Episode 107 I sat with expat Jory in Chiang Mai, Thailand. He’s an artisan moccasin maker who sits sewing moccasins out front of the Khun Kae Juice bar . After being intrigued by what he was sewing and having many conversations I had to have him on the show to talk about his past and the path he chose in life. Jory talks about him and his mother being on by the CIA’s project MKUltra. His mom pa...

In Episode 106 I sat down with expat Dan Foxman here in Chiang Mai Thailand. He’s perfected the method of freeze drying medicinal Thai herbs, plants, and fruits here in Thailand to harness the power of their healing properties. He started Thai Freeze Dry in 2004 and took the already decent freeze drying machines and made them way better. Have a listen and hear about the health benefits of some of...

In Episode 105 I reconnected with my old friend Travis Nelson. Eight years ago he was addicted to drugs and alcohol and needed a change. He check himself into rehab and started the long journey toward sobriety and a new life. Within Herbalife he has worked his way up through the various levels. He is currently on the Millionaire Team but knocking on the door of the Presidential Team. Did I mention...

In Episode 104 expat Stevo Joslin and I talk about the exploding comedy scene in Asia and how he’s positioned himself to come out on top. Enjoy! Show notes: Stevo Joslin , Stevo and Jen Episode 13 , Two Can Travel , Comedy Club Bangkok , Comedy House Bangkok , Live Lounge Bangkok , TakeOut Comedy Hong Kong , Mark Normand , Jimmy Carr , Anthony Jeselnik , Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee , Poking a...

In Episode 103 I sat down with expat Austin Blevins. He’s a twenty three years old and owns Best Bangkok Tours a scooter tour business. What I love about Austin’s story is that he is a risk taker. He’s had his ups and down but at the end of each day he’s always ready and willing to look in the mirror and take responsibility for himself. His tours business takes tourists around Bangkok on the back...

In Episode 102 I spoke with Anthony Janssen. He’s a chef, restaurateur and businessman who has built three very successful restaurants in Margaret River Western Australia and is in the process of building a fourth. In fact I worked for him when I lived there for the six months back in early 2011. He left a lasting impression on me in how to conduct myself in business. His stories and lessons have...

In Episode 101 I spoke to expat Whitney. She is a digital nomad who’s making her living reading tarot cards for people online. Prior to becoming a digital nomad she had a highly successful career in New York but felt unfulfilled and needed a change. That change came after seeing a documentary on Ayahuasca and she traveled to Peru to investigate. She has done extensive work with the ayahuasca shama...

In Episode 100 I sit down with my Dad after an epic bike ride from Prague, Czech Republic to Dresden Germany. We recap the trip and the life lessons my dad’s learned throughout his 77 years on this earth. Enjoy! Show notes: Rad and Reisen Bike Tours , Episode 10, West Point Military Academy , Instagram Misfits and Rejects , Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon , Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt...

In Episode 99 we re-listen to expat Don Gomez tell his story of being a war correspondent and how he got his start. He is an older expat living in Nicaragua and keeps us all on the edge of our seats with his stories of the revolution and the wars he reported on. He also gives you valuable advice on how to be successful in life. Enjoy! Show notes: Stay at Don’s Hotel, Hacienda Amarilla Nicaragua ,...

In Episode 98 we revisit Donna Cuthbert’s story of riding a horse across Mongolia and hitchhiking Africa. This is a great episode filled with the spirit of adventure. Donna is a powerful woman and a very accomplished traveler. Enjoy! Show notes: Follow Misfits and Rejects on Instagram , Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon , Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt or Tank

In Episode 97 I sat down with retired North Shore lifeguard Rick Williams. He ran away to Hawaii at fifteen and never left. He pieced together an incredible life for himself on the North Shore and now lives on his property hobbying around and growing organic veggies. Enjoy! Show notes: North Shore Lifeguard Association , Pat Tenore RVCA , Jeff Hakman Mr. Sunset , SurfProgression Techniques , Perfe...

In Episode 96 we listen to Episode 22 and I give a longer intro on how Rusty's story has inspired and impacted me. Rusty Labuschagne spent 10 years in prison in Zimbabwe for a crime he didn't commit. While in prison he discovered a self inflicted type of mental prison that was making his sentence even more painful and difficult. He discovers a way to forgive his accusers and let go of the pas...

In Episode 95 I spoke with Gilberto and Irini. Their story is a love story. They both describe being on parallel paths throughout life until a long walk across France changed everything. Irini is Albanian but had to flee to Greece when she was eleven. Gilberto is Mexican and had to flee to America when he was eight. Have a listen to hear how they met and how they're designing their lives...

In Episode 94 I give you an update on where I'm at in my entrepreneurial pursuit and why I'm moving back to Thailand. Show notes: chapin@misfitsandrejects.com, SurfProgression Techniques , Perfect Your Pop-up And Learn To Turn , Kurt Vonnegut Slaughterhouse Five , Episode 74 Chris Reynolds, Episode 93 Sara White , Udemy , Alternative Retail , Pat Flynn Smart Passive Income , Support Misfits and Re...

In Episode 94 I spoke with Sara White. She is a screenwriter for television in Los Angeles. In this episode we spoke about the ups and down she's gone through over the last twenty years to accomplish her goal. Her focus and drive really come through in our conversation and this episode lays down the blueprint of what it takes to make any dream come true. Enjoy! Show notes: Sara White , Blood and T...

In Episode 92 I spoke with JP Morgan a life coach from Los Angeles. We spoke about his desire to find truth in the world which led him on a journey into science, travel and ultimately into himself. JP helps individuals and groups see their true self, true potential and the obstacles that ultimately they create to hold themselves back. He helps people make huge life changes, grow their bu...

In Episode 91 expat Liz Wegerer and I talked about what her life was like before making the decision to move to Bonaire. She found herself in an unhappy marriage and unfulfilled by her picture perfect life back in the states. When she landed in Bonaire she said every cell in her body just felt at home and she decided to find a way to design her new life on the island chasing her passion of bl...

In Episode 90 I spoke with expat Mat Wood. He recently joined a small group of people who have climbed two eight thousand meter peaks in under twenty four hours (Everest and Lhotse). We talked about the consideration every climber makes before taking on this endeavor and the decisions that are made before you start. Like do you forfeit your chances to reach the summit if another climber is in need...

In Episode 89 I spoke with expat Mariah Moyle. Her blog Island Mariah helps inspire those who are working through life's many curve balls.  Her business Out Island Life in the Bahamas helps give people perspective on investing and relocating to the Bahamas. She's another beautiful Misfit and Reject designing her life in the way she wants. She has had many ups and downs but talks about us...

In Episode 88 I spoke with expat Leon Logothetis the host of the Netflix series The Kindness Diaries. He's been traveling the world documenting the kindness of others towards him to get from point A to point B. His message is simple...by asking for help and trying to connect with people they will open their hearts to you and help. Enjoy! Show notes. The Kindness Diaries , Live Love Explore , Amazi...

In Episode 87 I sat down with Regina Pasondo. She was born and raised in Mexico City with parents who owned a high end flower shop. When she was seventeen she discovered surfing which has changed and shaped her life forever. Her goal is to get a scholarship to go to Australia and study international politics. Enjoy! Show notes: Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon , Get a Misfits and Rejects T-s...

In Episode 86 I sat down with solo traveler Shupiwe Chongwe. She is Australian by birth but Zambian by blood. We talked about returning to Zambia to discover her roots and how shaped her perception of the world. She's been solo traveling for the last year and talks about what it's like to be a female traveler and what she's discovered about herself. Enjoy! Show notes: Support Misfits and Reje...

In Episode 85 I speak to the audience about the observations I've made over of the last month and a half in Nicaragua where the people are rising up against their government. It's about how people find a way to move forward and live their lives not matter what's going on around them. Enjoy! Show notes: Episode 82 , Episode 4 Dale Dagger , Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon , Get a Misfits and...

In Episode 84 I sat down with JJ Shepherd. He's had a lot of adventures white water kayaking through Nepal, Tibet, India and Mexico just to name a few. He also does a lot to give back to the youth of North Carolina by volunteering and helping raise money with his semi-synchronized dance group Pisgah Thunder. Enjoy! Show notes: Pisgah Thunder , Looking Glass Realty , Support Misfits and Rejects on...