The Remote Life

In this episode, our host Han Talbot shares why this will be our final episode of the show and where you can find us moving forward. It has been a pleasure to chat with you for nearly five years and we hope you'll join us for the next chapter over on The Remote Creatives. Thank you so much for listening, and we hope to remote work with you again soon!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Mine Dedekoca. Based in Istanbul, Mine is the Founder and Chief Happiness Officer of Happy Work Studio, and played a key role in the creation of Türkiye’s Digital Nomad Festival. In this episode, we talk about what remote work and culture mean beyond location, the rise of solopre...

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Annika Räihä! Originally from Finland, Annika is a seasoned remote creative, founder of Sunday Brunch Company, and cofounder of Viisi Agency. In this episode, we dive into what it really takes to dismantle a traditional career and rebuild it remotely, the mindset shift from freel...

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we'll be chatting with Spencer VanDerStarren! Originally from Canada, Spencer is the creative behind Take Your Seat, where his iconic director's chair appears in breathtaking locations from Hong Kong mountaintops to Mediterranean shores. In this episode, we dive into the creative process behind his sig...

A grounded, honest conversation about the evolution of remote work and digital nomadism. Why more people are stepping back, why the lifestyle is often a chapter (not a forever identity), and why 2026 needs a big rebrand of what “remote life” actually looks like.

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Darcy Alexander! Originally from the UK, Darcy is a health journalist who is now enjoying life in Barbados thanks to the Welcome Stamp Visa. In this episode, we talk about Darcy’s experience of the Welcome Stamp Visa process as well as island life and some practical consideration...

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Kaylee Swiergosz! Originally from Toronto, Canada, Kaylee is a personal trainer who is now enjoying life in Barbados thanks to the Welcome Stamp Visa. In this episode, we talk about Kaylee’s experience of the Welcome Stamp Visa process as well as island life and some practical co...

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Janella Shirley! An attorney and candle creator, she moved from the US and is now enjoying life in Barbados thanks to the Welcome Stamp Visa. In this episode, we talk about Janella’s experience of the Welcome Stamp Visa process as well as island life and some practical considerat...

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with KC Caldwell! Originally from the US, and now living in Barbados thanks to the Welcome Stamp Visa, she is Founder of KC The Counselor and host of the Millennial Therapist Abroad Podcast. In this episode, we talk about KC’s experience of the Welcome Stamp Visa process as well as is...

Welcome to a special series of interviews on The Remote Life Podcast featuring remote workers and business owners who are living longer term in Barbados. A special thanks to Barbados Tourism for having us and for introducing us to island life and its inspiring community! Stay tuned for the full interviews, and if you'd like to watch the full videos, you can do so on YouTube.

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we'll be chatting with Audrey Scott! Originally from the US, Audrey is the co-founder of Uncornered Market. A tourism and marketing consultancy that helps destinations and travel companies develop sustainable products and connect travellers to meaningful experiences. In this episode, we dive into what...

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we'll be chatting with Alessia and Toti! Originally from Italy and now UK-based, Alessia and Toti are the slowmads behind Passportandstamps.com: a travel platform built around authentic experiences spanning five years and 45+ countries. In this episode, we dive into building sustainable content busines...

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we'll be chatting with Flor Dos Reis! Originally from Argentina and now based in the Algarve, Flor is a community builder and consultant who founded LOFT Community: a growing network connecting remote professionals across Portugal. In this episode, we dive into building sustainable remote work communit...

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we'll be chatting with Simone Franke! Currently based in Lisbon, Simone, also known as Nina Simone, is a German-born entrepreneur and passionate ‘people builder’. She is the founder of Pappus Agency and co-founder of SheSapiens, a global network empowering female founders. In this episode, we talk abou...

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Lily Szabo! Only occasionally nomadic, but always a Chiang Mai hype-girl, Lily is a mom-preneur who gets geeky about the lifestyle and global changes unlocked by remote work. In this episode, we talk about how the term digital nomad has developed, the DTV programme and how Chiang...

Welcome back to The Remote Life! After a bit of a pause from posting, we're returning to the airwaves. Starting with a quick interlude episode from our host, Han Talbot, about: The not-so-sexy realities of remote work Identity shifts when embracing this lifestyle Thoughtful destination selection beyond trending hotspots Why returning "home" isn't failing What's next for The Remote Life So grab a c...

Is the digital nomad lifestyle really all it's cracked up to be? In this episode, Han Talbot (Host of The Remote Life Podcast) shares why she's stepping away from digital nomadism for herself after over a decade being on-off remote. Whether you're considering becoming a digital nomad or questioning if it's right for you, this episode Han talks about designing a remote lifestyle that works for you....

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today in collaboration with Native Teams, we’ll be chatting with Skerdi Sino! Based in Tirana, Skerdi is Vice President of Demand Generation at Native Teams: a global payment solution for freelancers, remote workers, and international businesses. In this episode, we talk about balancing business and travel r...

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Hannah Dixon! Currently based in Mexico, Hannah is a Virtual Assistant & Freelancer Business Coach, Recruiter, and the Founder of Digital Nomad Kit, one of the largest and longest-running VA training platforms, as well as Rainbow Remote, a community aimed at elevating LGBTQIA...

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Rebecca Hawkes! Originally from the UK, Rebecca is a Confidence & Life Coach as well as the host of The Confidence Show Podcast. She supports her clients in creating more self confidence, empowering them to follow their desires, and helping them to become fearless in all that...

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Maris Kohv! For the past 6 years, as Founder (and CEO) of MINOMA, Maris has been crafting transformative experiences for conscious entrepreneurs and mindful nomads. In this episode, we talk about MINOMA and who it is for, the power of in-person events for remote workers and some...

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Marie Tuason! Originally from the Philippines, Marie is the founder and CEO of digital marketing agency Adrenaline Agency, as well as the founder of Kaya Connections: a retreats and coliving programme helping nomads build lasting connections through harmonious experiences. In thi...

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be welcoming back Nienke Nina Keizer! Now based in Austria, Nienke Nina is a Marketing Strategist, Digital Storyteller & Podcaster. She founded Aligned Expressions which is her personal mission and way to help people and companies to show up online with confidence and ease. In this episode, w...

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World! And in this special edition, I'll be talking through The Remote Life journey so far and my thoughts on starting a podcast. So grab a coffee, a tea or something stronger, and welcome to the 50th episode of The Remote Life Podcast!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Sergio Sala! While Sergio has been a digital nomad for ten years, he has spent the last five years producing city guides specifically for digital nomads and uploading his experiences to YouTube. In this episode, we talk about a typical day in Sergio’s life including how he plans...