The Offbeat Life - become location independent

This week I speak with Molly Burke who is a  Youtube sensation and motivational speaker. At the age of four Molly was diagnosed with diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, a rare retinal disease causing loss of vision. Despite this obstacle, Molly chose to share her story and inspire others to fight stereotypes and find strength from adversity. Over the years,  Molly's vision deteriorated but her co...

In this episode: 5 tips to stand out from your competition. Where to find fresh and unique ideas for your pitches. How to approach someone to interview for your story. When to pitch an idea with a publication. How to deal with rejections. What to expect before you dive into a freelance writing career. Check out the full interview with Joni Sweet on how to become a freelance location independent wr...

This week I speak with Kach Howe who is an entrepreneur, traveler and sailor! Kach and her husband Jonathan met while backpacking through Asia and soon became inseparable. From backpackers, to travel bloggers and now sailors they have gone on a journey to over 100 countries and seven continents together. Kach aims to be one of the first Asian woman to travel all the countries in the world with her...

In this episode: How to find your voice as a blogger as a beginner.  How to find your expertise, in order to provide valuable tips. The importance of being natural instead of being forced. How to become a better photographer. Why you should spend the time refining your skills.  How to deal with financials when you are an entrepreneur. Dealing with taxes as an entrepreneur and the beauty of deducti...

This week I speak with Gabi Logan who is an entrepreneur, travel journalist and writer. Having travel as her passion, Gabi spends six to eight months out of the year on the road. Gabi is able to stay on the road by writing for a variety of magazines and coaching others to create a lucrative writing career. Today Gabi is based in New York City and continues to travel the world while implementing he...

In this episode: How to celebrate weddings and other celebrations without breaking the bank. How to identify what is most important to you and place the cost there. How to discuss finance with your significant other. Be open and honest with your discussion – full frontal financial nudity. What to do daily to overcome stress and being overwhelmed with money. Know how much money is going in and out...

This week I speak with Sandra Muller who is a professional writer by day and a burgeoning novelist by night. Sandra is a content strategist who left a safe and secure career to travel the world! Little did she know it would lead to the most amazing journey that not only gave her fulfillment but a beautiful family. Today, Sandra is  a freelancer with a home base in Korea and continues to be a conte...

On this episode: - How loosing an important relationship and experiencing a traumatic event has given me a new perspective on life.  -Deciding to work less and spend more time with the people and activities I love.  -The next few months I'll be working on creating a system that will take a way a lot of the tasks that do not need my time an energy.  -Finding new hobbies and making new friends.  -Le...

In this episode: Why is it important to build a persona for your brand in order to stand out from the crowd. Showing your personality to your audience will build loyalty and trust. How your humor and personality can help you create income for your business. How someone can start translating their personality into their content when they first start out. Why you should write a blog like you are hav...

This week I speak with Ricky Shetty who is a family travel blogger and the founder of Daddy blogger where he writes about parenting from a fathers perspective. Ricky left his stable job when he and his wife realized they wanted to spend more time as a family and to allow their children to be world educated. This decision has led Ricky and his family to over 81 countries in 6 continents and has bec...

In this episode: How to shift your mindset in order to pursue your passions. The books and resources that will help with your self confidence. Daily exercises to boost your self confidence. Check out the full interview with Sheena on How to realize your worth as a woman. Subscribe, rate and review on itunes.

On this episode of the Offbeat Mentor, I invite back Joni Sweet who is a freelance writer and editor driven by adventure. Her journalistic pursuits has taken her around the globe and has been published in National Geographic, Forbes, Thrillist, Huffington Post and so much more. Get inspired and listen to Joni's episode on How to become a full-time freelance location independent writer.  Joni has s...

Do you ever notice that the more you fear something, the worse it becomes and often times can lead to the thing that you didn't want to happen the most? This year has been one of the best and worst times in my life. The best because I am actually creating income from my podcast. A dream that I never thought would ever happen. The worst because one of the most important relationships in my life has...

In this episode: How to stay connected with your partner when you are on the road. Become disconnected in order to stay connected with one another. Why it is important to stay connected with yourself. Why you should not use social media to communicate with one another and making things simple. The importance of understanding how we communicate with one another. Creating a distance can help with yo...

This week I speak with Jenny Lachs who is the founder of Digital Nomad Girls -  a platform that inspires and connects location independent women around the world. Before creating Digital Nomad Girls , Jenny was studying to become a scientist. Mid way through her schooling she realized that what she thought she had to do, was not really want she wanted. So, Jenny and her boyfriend packed their bags...

In this episode: How to create a business for a specific niche. How to accept your body and become body positive. How to get sponsorships and collaborations. Why it is important to create genuine relationships in the industry. How to transition from your 9-5 to become an influencer. The importance of owning your own content.   Check out the full interview with Jessica Torres - How to turn your gre...

This is our podcast anniversary month and we are celebrating with a party and an incredible interview from our past guests  Jennifer O'Brien and Jacob Fu as well as a  live Q&A from our amazing listeners. This year has been a roller coster of wins and heartaches for me but I would not have traded it for anything in the world because of all of the lessons I have learned about myself and this indust...

Welcome to My Offbeat Journey, where I share how I am preparing to become a location independent podcaster! In this episode: Sharing my journey into becoming a location independent podcaster. Learning from my past mistakes has helped me become more prepared to become a full-time freelancer How to prepare before becoming a fulltime freelancer. Why you should create income from your passion project...

In this episode: how to read body cues and use it to communicate. The importance of listening to your body and what it needs in order to stay healthy. How to have a better diet by drinking clean water and eating less. How to start saying no to opportunities that do not serve your core values. Check out the full interview with Marsha Sharpe on How to say no to opportunities that do not serve your c...

This week I speak with Danny Kimm who is a keynote speaker, consultant and a cyborg psychologist. What's a cyborg psychologist you ask? It's... well let's let Danny explain that in a bit. Before becoming a consultant, Danny was set to become a doctor, but after several years in school and failing he realized that he needed to make a transition. So he changed course. This decision led to a lot of p...

In this episode: How to pitch to a magazine publication. Take advantage of your location and how you can pitch as a local expert instead of a tourist in a new destination. The importance of video and why you should learn how to create them to stand out. How to prioritize self care to lessen anxiety and stress. Check out the full interview with Venus on how to survive and thrive in high stress and...

Have you ever wondered how to create financial freedom as a millennial?   I am so excited to share this month's mentorship segment on The Offbeat Life podcast. Where we go beyond telling you inspiring stories to helping a listener get to the next step to a life they truly want to live. On this episode of the Offbeat Mentor, I invite back Erin Lowry who is the author of  "Broke Millennial " and a f...

In this episode: How to be creative with live streaming. How to interact with your audience and the biggest mistakes live streamers are doing today. How to get an audience before you start live streaming. How to leverage facebook groups and pages to get an audience. How to connect with other creatives in your industry. Check out the full interview with Ariel on how your "useless" hobbies can help...

Have you ever wondered how to take control of your artistic visions and be true to yourself? This week I speak with Laurel Thomsen and Dan Frechette who are touring  Canadian American Roots-Folk Duo musicians. Laurel and Dan met by chance when Dan noticed Laurel's incredible talent on YouTube and approached her to collaborate. They began to create incredible music together and continue to be fuele...

In this episode: Why create a nomadic team and business. The benefits of having a team in different parts of the world. How to prepare your business to become location independent. How to build the right nomadic team. The best resources for a digital nomad. How to automate your business. How to present your business to investors. Check out the full interview with Jennifer to find out  how to build...