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What you'll find: How to stand out in social media . you must show up as yourself and connect with others on the platform.  Why is it crucial to show up authentically as a Person of Color? representation is important so you can give other people the courage to show up as themselves.  Body shaming on social media. -redefining the narrative and how we show up as ourselves. Get the full interview wit...

On this week's episode, I speak with Sarah funky who is a travel YouTuber and founder of SarahFunky.com a site that shares unique travel tips. Sarah left her dream job in Disney to travel the world for a year and today, Sarah has been able to make her dreams come true as an on-air personality and a youtube travel sensation! Listen on to find out how to become a successful travel YouTuber with Sara...

What you'll find: What was the first thing Julia did in order to start an online music business: start getting clients offline in order to figure out if you will have paying clients.  then she started an online business in order to share and market her skills.  What would be the best way to market their content online? SEO is the best way to market you're business.  then optimizing your blog or vi...

Welcome back, everyone! Today's episode is special because it is the 2 year anniversary of The Offbeat Life. And what a journey it has been. There has been so many ups and downs, so many goals that have been ticked and a lot more reality checks that have come my way. But I am so grateful for everything I have learned in this journey and for all of you to be a part of it. Last year, we did live int...

On this episode of My Offbeat Journey, about the importance of follow up in any business.  Something to think about: Sales statistics 48% never follow up with a prospect 25% make a second contact and stop 12% only make three contacts and stop Only 10% make more than three contacts  ---- 2% of sales are made the first contact 3% of sales are made on the second contact 5% of sales are made on the th...

What you'll find: How did you start dealing with your anxiety and stress in your business? Meditating and yoga have been a crucial part of curing the mental illness that Taryn suffered. How do you coach people to lessen the anxiety? Making the right choice can give business owners a lot of anxieties. You have to dig deeper and realize what you are really anxious about, the surface level issue is n...

On this weeks episode, I speak with Emily and Bertie Mandegie who are the travel blogger/ photographer duo behind The Mandagies. A travel blog dedicated to the outdoors. They believe that outdoor experiences are for everyone. They aim to give their audience helpful insights on destinations, photography tips and ways to enjoy your trip to the fullest! Listen on to find out how the Mandagies created...

What you'll find: How to find the right products to sell to their audience.  ask the audience what your audience wants, create a readers survey and figure out their pain points.  Once you find out their problems, you can find the solution and create the right products.  -become the person they can trust. Which products do you actually try to sell to your audience? -It is again finding out what you...

On this weeks episode, I speak with Blaire Palmer who is a former BBC Journalist, was one of the first accredited coaches in Europe in the early 2000s. In her 30s she left the hustle and bustle of London for a house in the country, in her 40s she decided to let her grey hair show in all its glory. And in 2018 she set off with her own digital nomad adventure with her daughter and 2 dogs. They sold...

On this weeks episode, I speak with Alex Chacon who is a Videographer, Photographer, Inspirational Speaker, Blogger, and Vlogger. Back in 2012, he graduated from the University of Texas; took a break from medical school, sold all his belongings and drove his motorcycle from Alaska to Argentina and back in 500 days on an Epic Travel Adventure for Charity. Since then his conquered over 50 Countries,...

What you'll find: What does it require to start and incorporate a business? -Finding an attorney or accountant to check the laws and forms you need to fill out.  -It is recommended to start an LLC that is an S corp.  -In order to limit that liability that you will have in case you get sued.  How long does it take to apply for an LLC and a corporation? -There are 4 different ways to do it, one is w...

This week I speak with Lena Papadopoulos who is an award-winning intercultural educator. She also runs workshops and retreats with organizations that promote transformative travel experiences. She believes that global connections begin with self-discovery and self-awareness, and her work aims to educate both heart and mind. Listen on to find out more about Lena and her work as an intercultural edu...

What you'll find: How can you make sure you are able to stay on budget when you are on the road. -understand how you are spending your money. Use an app or create a spreadsheet. -this will help you realize where you should cut expenses and where you are spending the most.  How to use spreadsheets to track your expenses. -get all the categories, decide how much you want to spend and track your budg...

This week I speak with Nina Ragusa who is an adventurer and traveler who's been abroad since 2011. She is also the founder of the blog   Where in the World is Nina and has a life mission of traveling, living and working on all continents. Nina takes you around the world with her sassy yet informative writing and gives the low-down on how to work abroad and travel like a badass.   --------------- H...

On this episode, I  talk to you about being flexible and being open to change of plans in business and how to overcome challenges when plan A does not work.    Learning to embrace the changes and becoming more creative in dealing with setbacks can make you a better entrepreneur and person.  --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really your listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from...

What you'll find: How thinking positively can be a trap.  Instead of positive thinking do positive self talk to help change your mindset.  How to overcome overthinking and the fears you may face in your life.  we have a compulsion to know everything before we start.  We have to accept that we do not always see what is ahead of us.  It is only by taking the first step that we can see the next step,...

On this week's episode, I speak with Eve Cohen who is an award-winning cinematographer. Eve travels all over the world filming stories for the United Nations, New Balance, Qualcomm and more. She has been able to establish a crowdfunding resource called Seed&Spark that helps other filmmakers raise money for their projects and stream their finished films directly to their audience. Eve is currently...

On this extended interview, Adriana shares how studying abroad can give you new perspectives. She will provide information on international education and more!    --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really your listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com

On this week's episode, I speak with Dr. Kiona who is the curator of the digital publication How Not To Travel Like A Basic Bitch. Yes, the name is raunchy, but it's what shot Kiona up to one of the most trusted travel experts in the game with features in Washington Post, Huffington Post, Refinery 29, and many others. This platform is unique in that it uplifts marginalized voices to tell their own...

On this extended interview, Katie Crenshaw gives us tips and tricks on how to create and monetize a parenting blog.    --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really your listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com

This week I speak with Julia Termeer who is a violin teacher and the founder of the online music business violin school Julia's Violin Academy . She is also the author of the Amazon bestseller "The Ultimate Book for Violin Beginners". Her website Violinspiration.com shares easy violin tutorials, sheet music and inspiration to help people all across the world to learn to play the violin with joy. L...

On this episode, Julianna Vezza gives us tips and tricks on how to stand out as a content creator on social media.    --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really your listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com

This week I speak with Taryn Raine who is the founder of an online wellness platform called The Remote Yogi , which helps women seek support in their transformation through the foundations of yoga. Taryn spent her life chasing after the perfect life - the marriage, nice home, and corporate job until she had it all and felt nothing but anxiety and emptiness. She turned to yoga, mindfulness practice...

On this episode of My Offbeat Journey, we talk about missing out on important life events while traveling.  It can be really exciting to travel and even more exciting when you are able to create income from these journeys. However, it is also important to remember that even though we are able to travel, there will be a lot of sacrifices that we will have to make like missing out of events with fam...

On this episode, digital nomad Elena Tchijov gives us tips and tricks on how to make a nomadic lifestyle more sustainable by doing slow travel.    --------------- Hey Offbeat Family, I really your listening to this episode. I would love to hear more from you and what you think of the podcast. Contact me: hello@theoffbeatlife.com