Misfits and Rejects

In Episode 84 I sat down with expat geography professor Matthew Taylor. Matthew has been coming to Nicaragua for many years studying Gigante's water table and trying to map where the water gets stored. He was born in Zamia but grew up in Rhodesia/Zimbabwe. We spoke about his life growing up in Africa and making his way to America and becoming a professor of geography at the University of Denver. E...

In Episode 82 I sat down with Jasi Rashid and talked about how our livelihoods are being affected by the changing politics in Nicaragua and what we're going to do about it. Enjoy! Show notes: Jasi Rashid , Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon , mail@jasmin-rashid.de, Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt or Tank

In Episode 81 I sat down with expat Chris Shanks at one of his Airbnb's in Buccaneer Point Nicaragua. Chris gives us a play by play on how he's built a sustainable life here in Nicaragua through slow growth, responsible investing and a diversification of skill sets he now leverages to generate multiple income streams. He got his start with the N.G.O Project Bona Fide where he applied his knowledge...

In Episode 80 I sat down with expat JJ Yemma at his new restaurant Todo Con Amor in Virgen Morena Nicaragua. JJ got here in the late nineties with some friends and discovered a Nicaragua much different then all the stigma that surrounded it. At eighteen he immediately formulated a plan to move to Nicaragua and become a surf bum. Now twenty years later he's left a lasting impression on the area sur...

In Episode 79 I spoke with expat Andrew Henderson from Nomad Capitalist. His motto is..."Go where you're treated best.". That's why he helps people as he says regain their freedom through offshore bank accounts, dual citizenships and foreign companies. Last year he gave up his U.S. citizenship and now helps others figure out the best strategies to keep a bigger portion of their hard earned mo...

In Episode 78 I sat down with expat Ziad Khoury. He is one of the founders of the soccer club Slammers FC and writer of his new book Complete Athlete. He was also my high school soccer coach. We talked about how he grew up in Lebanon during the civil war and what it was like moving to the States at age fifteen. I get to share with him face to face how he changed my life 20 years ago and he ta...

In Episode 77 Kellsie Forbes talks about her big life changing experiences and how she's made each transition. From backpacking around the world, sailing across the pacific, starting and selling her own business. Kellsie is a consummate traveler, adventurer and entrepreneur. This episode really inspires me to keep working hard at what I want out of life. Enjoy!  Show notes: kellsieforbes...

In Episode 76 expat Christa Romano and I talk about her becoming a full time digital nomad and the adventures she's been having in Africa. You might remember Christa from Episode 12 when she talked about being an expat in Thailand for two years. Now she has transitioned into a full time digital nomad and been having some great adventures in Africa. The that got me super inspired was her story of r...

In Episode 75 I chat with expat Danny Flood while on speaking tour in Mumbai India. He's a digital nomad who's just completed his sixth book called "Dr Growth". It's a book that helps businesses dominate their niche through unorthodox online marketing strategies. He's been on the road nine years making a very substantial living for himself while adventuring through some of the most incredible coun...

In Episode 74 expat Chris Reynolds the founder of Entrepreneur House talks about what being in co-working and living spaces can do for a brand and business. He has been on the road the last 7 years developing online businesses and recently on his podcast has be talking with 7-figure online earners trying to see what makes them tick. Enjoy! Show notes: Entrepreneur House, The 4 Hour Work Week, Noma...

In Episode 72 I finish the story of my year long journey traveling through India, Thailand and Indonesia. I describe all the beauty I found along the way and what broke me in the end. Enjoy! Show notes: Carlos Papelka Episode 67 , John Eames Episode 27 , Maoist of Nepal , Andamanese people , Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon , Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt or Tank

In Episode 71 I pick up from where I left off in Episode 70 and talk more about the adventures I had in Mongolia and China. Show Notes: Episode 70 , Episode 27, The Russians , The Long Walk, The City of Joy , Muslims flee Myanmar , Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon , Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt or Tank

In Episode 70 I catch up with the audience on my past travel lessons. I touch upon subjects such as intuition, owning a gun, knowing when to use it, getting robbed and dealing with cops in the third world. Enjoy! Show notes: Perfect Your Pop-up And Learn To Turn , John Eames Episode 27 , Chapin Episode 10 , Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon , Get a Misfits and Rejects T-shirt or Tank

In Episode 69 I sat down with Gordon Glanville. He's the founder and creator of a company called DIE AMAZING. It's philosophy is based on the idea that on his deathbed he wants to have no regrets, peace in his heart and know that he lived his life to its fullest. The exciting and interesting aspect of the story is that he started this business in Nicaragua with no Spanish but all in attitude....

In Episode 68 Marite Ribeyron talks about reaching all her goals and dreams by 30 and feeling empty inside. Then she took a vow of silence for one and a half years and found something very peaceful inside herself. She talks about following her bliss and facing her fears and how if you do that walls become doors and you become fearless. She now runs workshops helping women reconnect with their sacr...

In Episode 67 I sat down with expat Carlos Papelka who bicycled up to John's house taking the opportunity for a warm shower which John offers to all cycle tourists. Someone told me he had been cycling for 3 straight years and I knew I had to hear his story. When we finally sat down I was really impressed to hear how his life and travels have unfolded. It's a long episode but well worth hearin...

In Episode 66 I spoke with my first Nicaraguan friend Fernando Sanchez. We caught up after 10 years of not seeing each other. He's made a new life for himself in America and is reaping the rewards of the American Dream. I learned more about his parent’s fight in the Contra War and how it affected his childhood. Enjoy! Show notes: fasttreeservice@gmail.com, Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon ,...

In Episode 65 I spoke with expat Archer Ammerman. His parents moved the family to Nicaragua in 2005 when he was eight years old. We talked about the effect it had on him, his schooling and what he learned from the whole experience looking back as a 21 year old man. Enjoy! Show notes: Archer Ammerman , Episode 41 Pili , Episode 27 John Eames , Support Misfits and Rejects on Patreon , Get a Misfits...

In Episode 64 I sat down with expat Spirit Creager who always had dreams of getting away. Before he knew it he had a son, house and construction company back in Spokane Washington that was going to need his attention for the next 20 years. Then the housing crisis hit and times started getting tough. One day he got pulled over for speeding and this routine traffic stop escalates to the point the of...

In Episode 62 I caught up with my old friend expat Starnes Arnold (aka Christopher) on a late night call to Taiwan. Starnes left home for Thailand in 2014 and has since settled in Taiwan to teach English, learn Chinese and fight MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). I really enjoyed our conversation because Starnes had never been out of the United States before this trip. He talked me through an epic motorcyc...

In Episode 62 I sat down with expat Natalie Glass. Natalie is a see-er, energy healer and in general a very intuitive person. She and her husband just bought Hotel Brio here in Gigante Nicaragua. Natalie takes us through her daily decision making process with the use of intuition and how it leads to meeting her husband and buying Brio. Have a listen to find out more of what you could be...

In Episode 61 I sat down with Lexi a 25 year old traveler who's been on the road 5 years. She has a great sense of adventure and a lust for life. As of now she finds herself in Nicaragua with $80 to her name but speaks with confidence and a calm demeanor that it will all work out. She is a great example of what you can accomplish when you put your mind to something and that women can venture out i...

In Episode 60 Guy Arnon and I spoke about his time in the Israeli military and how it helped shape his ability to work with anyone. Guy is a surfer, skater and adventurer who is looking for that freedom that the open road has to offer. We discussed the stereotype that comes with being an Israeli traveler and what it all means to him to be free. Have a listen to the adventures of Guy Arnon. Enjoy!...

In Episode 59 I sat down with my housemate expat Jamey Thomas and we talk about the common thread that connects many expats. That feeling of not fitting into your country of origin and why the third world seems to be a sanctuary for many of us. Jamey is a professional photographer who captures the authenticity of each subject within their daily routines. He opens up about what life felt like befor...