COULD YOU BE A DIGITAL NOMAD? Tips, advice, & honesty!

[@MgtowRubicon]

"Remembering that I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life. Because almost everything, all external expectations, all pride, all fear of embarrassment or failure; these things just fall away in the face of death, leaving only what is truly important. Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked. There is no reason not to follow your heart." -- Steve Jobs

[@RaquelFurchinetti]

Great text. I will copy and use it to my blog. Thanks for sharing

[@infinitekarma607]

It just occurred to me that you may have been the person I met on my first day in Istanbul on September 1st, 2016. I have been binge watching your channel for the last 3 weeks as I prepare to transition my tethered Nomad life (Software Consultant) to an untethered Nomad life (Sailing CircumNavigator) and Just now I recall meeting this wonderful woman who had been in Istanbul for a few months and she asked me Jokingly, "Where do you think I should go next". We had a chat about NYC and Mexico and then she ( you; I think) Gave me a Big Hug and Vanished through the door!!! Here's the thing I was just typing and listening to your voice without looking at you and All of a sudden I had a flashback of Sep1, 2016. It was your voice. You planted the seed then, and it has cultivated in me ever since. I was on my way to Saint Jean Pied de Port to Start the Camino de Santiago. Since then I have been across the US several times and Back and forth to London ( Love love Love London !!), been to Shannon, Cork, Madrid, Glasgow, Bristol, Birmingham, Mexico City ( Hoping I would bump into ya lol), & Puetra Villarta. The whole time working as a remote Software developer. I have been tethered to a house in Atlanta which was a bit of a Boat Anchor ( Lots of overhead $$$). I am now free of the Boat Anchor and have purchased a 42' SailBoat in California. The point being, I really think it was you that I met in Istanbul, but if not you have a Doppelganger and she led me to you lol. In any event Id love for you and your husband to hang out with me on a sail someday, so I can begin to repay you for the knowledge transfer, the Wanderlust, and perhaps to see a different kind of Nomading :) Captain Karma, Skipper of the SV InfiniteKarma "Do Good Things and Good Things Happen" {More Episodes to come} kzbin.info/door/2Ii39CVJ-4hW2Ksqn-ReWA

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Thanks for the lovely message! I think it must have been my doppleganger because I've only been to Istanbul on holiday. But I'm so glad you have been having so many awesome adventures and that she led you here!! Keep up the great work 🥰🥰

[@kristiyanstoychev7759]

Great to hear from somebody in the UK. Sounds actually realistic because you are the first person that talks about the interaction between your choice and the outside world/other paths

[@Rich-hc3wp]

A "bromad" here, still grinding away, traveling around the U.S. (my home country), while putting the final pieces in place to begin my international journey and I'm already having a great time! Looking forward to more of your insights and good luck to you!

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Ooo that's very exciting!! Where are you planning on going? And any requests for videos or content?? Happy to help!!

[@Rich-hc3wp]

Pauper to Princess Probably headed first, either to Thailand or Belize. I haven't really decided. But likely somewhere relatively cheap to start with. I'm a bit obsessive about living simply yet fully, and challenging myself to find the best, cheapest ways to do the things I want. I travel quite slowly and tend to base myself in centralized places from where I can travel around the area, to save money, time and hassle. The plan is to hit most of the world over the next 10-20 years, so I'm not in a big hurry. I enjoy the journey, personal development, education and relationships that come with it... and the food! Less of a destination list, I have more of an experience list of things I want to do, like learning to blue water sail, make ocean crossings, learn to prepare many different local cuisines, find like minded friends, immerse myself in obscure cultures, get lost often, and try to stay out of my comfort zone as much as possible, to name a few. I don't really have any requests or suggestions for topics. Just do your thing. Own it. Ignore any haters. Have fun, and I will check in from time to time. Cheers! 😉

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Aww that's so kind!! I'm having such fun hearing from other nomads and future nomads and helping give people inspiration :) I can 100% recommend Thailand for all the things you mentioned - both Chiang Mai and Koh Lanta. Looking forward to hearing more about your journey as it progresses!

[@kts_beautyjournal9309]

I'm loving these videos. I'm completely not at a point in my life that this would be possible but it would be amazing to have this life experience in the future.

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Happy to help Katy! What is holding you back at the moment?

[@kts_beautyjournal9309]

Pauper to Princess I want my kids to have stable education. In six years time the last one will have finished their GCSC's. I'd be happier seeking education for them abroad if I know they have that foundation. I've done everything thing backwards. I'll only be 40 then so will not be too late, just in a different order to the norm.

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Yeah great idea. Kids change everything and you're so right to put them first

[@digitalnomadgirl]

I quite agree!

[@bextet]

I need this job in my life! Feel the world is quite saturated by beauty bloggers but I'd love to be able to educate people from my experience as a beauty therapist! That's the dream x

[@digitalnomadgirl]

For sure! You just need to find your angle for everything :) There's good demand for beauty courses online so perhaps you could teach? Where are you based?

[@bextet]

Pauper to Princess I live in Bournemouth 😊 It's Becky Trim from Parkstone 😁

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Ah HELLO!! Thanks so much for watching

[@sisipinho]

I've been a freelancer since 2013, since I was still in high school. I've always loved it. And I never really had big ties with family or friends here - not that I didn't like them, but I was independent enough to think about leaving them behind at 18 and move somewhere new. I didn't know where at the time, but quickly fell in love with London. I then tried applying for Uni there, but when I got accepted there I had started dating who is my current boyfriend. So I deferred a year. That year passed, I had everything booked and paid for, even flights for him to visit, and I couldn't do it. It was heartbreaking having to give up on my dream, but now I have a new dream that I don't know if it's big enough to outweigh the old one. But I want to start a life with him. And he very much wants that life to be here. And I'm unsure of what to do. I struggle with depression and he's my rock, so I don't want to leave him and go alone, because I'm scared of what might happen. But I'm still not used to depend on someone so badly, I don't know when it's too much. I'm not sure where I'm getting with this comment, but I'm also not sure where we're getting with our lives. I'd like to maybe try a summer abroad, since we're both students here and that's when we'd be more available, and then we'd see where life takes us. But I also want to be a mom at a young age, so I'm unsure how that would work, but I guess I'll let life happen.

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Hi there. Thank you so much for your lovely message. I guess I'm biased but in my (now) fiance and I have done long distance a lot. Before we got engaged we dated for 12 years and we always put ourselves first and grabbed opportunities - we both lived abroad at separate times, and went to different universities. I think if you're passionate enough about something you should do it so that you can live with no regrets. I was always worried that if we broke up and I'd put my dreams on hold for him then I'd regret it and feel like I'd "missed out" on so much. It worked out for us and now we travel full time together and are getting married, but of course it's different for everyone. Maybe you could start small with some mini adventures closer to home (a couple of weeks or something) and see how it goes? Good luck!!

[@sisipinho]

Thanks for the advice :) I've actually thought about doing something for a shorter time and closeby first, let's see how next Summer treats me. I know long distance is a possibility, but I don't know if it's worth it - if the bad outweighs the good sort of thing. But I believe that if it's meant to be, it will be :)

[@emilyspillermusic]

So loving the female nomad perspective, thank you! I've just started with Konker, doing freelance voice work. Hope to learn as much as I can here :)

[@digitalnomadgirl]

That's so exciting! I've been meaning to try voice work - how is it going??

[@emilyspillermusic]

Thanks! It's been fun so far :)

[@praveennambiarashmira]

So much inspiration in one video. Awesome

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Thanks so much Praveen! You're so kind :)

[@freddiebochner6831]

I Will start My savings now and also get My first freelance jobs👍

[@mpmmohmykinggoldglorysport3420]

Thank ynu -M--GIVE TIPS FOR HOTEL START UP IN GEORGIA

[@AndreaBritoAli]

I love the idea of a digital nomad life, but I don't know if I want that for me, just the nomad part. I mean, I want to be totally able to earn an income working from home and be able to travel whenever I want, but I don't really want to live in other countries, because I want to be fixed in a place with my husband so we can start our family. But I definitely want the "freedom" of a digital nomad life. Maybe a digital Entrepreneur/freelancer life would be a better name for what I want.

[@digitalnomadgirl]

+Andrea Brito yes that sounds perfect! I think we will feel the same when we have a family. It definitely changes your perspective. I think being location independent can give you lots of options - if you want to move closer to elderly parents or a better school for your kid then you have totally flexibility. I agree you may not want to move everyone to Thailand! What do you do for work?

[@AndreaBritoAli]

Digital Nomad Girl yes, totally! I'm a blogger and graduated in Fashion Design, but I like to call myself a creative being 😜. So I'm planning on start selling physical and downloadable art and design products, as well as write e-books and teach on Udemy, as a way to diversify my income sources. Actually thanks to you that I came across Udemy. 😄 So thank you so much for your inspirational videos! :)

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Oh amazing - that sounds like a great blend of revenues! Definitely let me know how it goes!! And thanks so much for the support

[@bradwelljackson6385]

Very nice and helpful video, thank you. Here's a request: could you give any tips on where one can search for a partner for starting up a digital nomad career?

[@digitalnomadgirl]

You mean a business partner or a romantic partner? Glad you liked this video!

[@bradwelljackson6385]

@@digitalnomadgirl Well, looking at the presenter of your channel, it's easy to think of romance, but, *ahem*, actually I was just thinking about business ; ) Yes, quite sincerely, I was wondering if there is a website that hooks up partners to go into digital nomading together.

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Oooo interesting! I haven't heard of a site that does that - but bizarrely you are the second person this week to ask me! So you're obviously onto something!! Let me know if you find one - I'd be very interested!

[@bradwelljackson6385]

@@digitalnomadgirl Yes, will do. In the meantime, I guess I'll just check out the co-working spaces : ) I understand that those are the thing nowadays for meeting other nomads to partner up with.

[@elliotlowe9079]

What if I have no skills? What are a few random ones you would recommend to learn? I'm looking for a place to start and test the waters. Keep up the great videos!

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Hi Elliot. I've actually got that video coming very soon so be sure to subscribe and keep an eye out :) I'd say that absolutely everyone has skills of some sort (I thought I had none!) so try thinking about your current job, past job, hobbies, interests etc. Maybe even ask some other people as sometimes they can see you more easily!

[@dillanfernando]

What amazes me is the fact that you do all this work, travelling, deal being away from you family, etc.. without consuming a drop of alcohol.. :).. Super Woman!

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Haha! If anything it makes it easier because I don't lose any time to hangovers ;)

[@dillanfernando]

Hmm.. you're right. I take it back. A REAL super woman would have been able to handle being hungover and the rest... :) Sorry.. you're normal... like the rest of us :)

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Haha! I agree ;)

[@SikderDiamond]

i wanna start but..........i already quit job........just building online business, i don't know when i would be financially able to fly as digital nomad

[@digitalnomadgirl]

+Sikder Diamond great that you've started! That is the only way to succeed 🙌

[@l3mmonc3llo48]

I really need a professional advice now.. and I honestly will make a video output if you can really help me out pull this all off!! This is something I haven't done in my whole life.. so your expert advice will be truly appreciated!! Eugene's here from MNL

[@digitalnomadgirl]

+l3mmonc3llo keep watching the videos and I'm sure you'll get loads of great advice :) feel free to comment with video requests and I can make them!

[@krisballard541]

Thanks for sharing your ideas.

[@digitalnomadgirl]

You're welcome! Hope you found it useful :) Let me know any video requests you've got!

[@mbrin4681]

I'm 17 and still studying, right now I can't decide what course to take in college. But somehow, it seems that I want to be a digital nomad. Can you suggest what shall I do? or course to take? Thank You

[@MusicandWanderlust]

You are a genius! THANK YOU!

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Haha - happy to help!! Got lots and lots more videos like this coming soon :) What work would you like to do as a nomad?

[@souladoption]

Hello, what courses do you have on Udemy?

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Hi! I've got tonnes of different ones :) You can see them all here: www.udemy.com/user/louisecroft/ Have you ever taken a Udemy course before?

[@cnsp2089]

How do you get clients?!

[@MusicandWanderlust]

Very good question, would love to know too. Thanks

[@digitalnomadgirl]

So at the moment I'm not really doing freelancing or client work. BUT I've been interviewing a bunch of other nomad girls who do so theirs will be up over the next few weeks :) Elance/Upwork and Fiverr are common options (although the prices are very low) and of course recommendations are the best!

[@sethelledge8447]

I need to restart my channel so I can vlog every day like you do! haha! Do you have awesome tips?

[@jbhann]

Is the sound effect a slapping of the face sound?

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Haha! Could well be! lol

[@vocalcoachktsings]

You cannot leave dependants i.e. children under 18. Pls dont do that. Everything else was spot on & great advice.

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Glad you enjoyed the video! You're right - in that section I was mostly thinking about family members (e.g. parents who you would want to come home to visit). Many nomads bring the kids with them and I think it can be a wonderful global education for a family!

[@EhmJay]

omg! I'm in a LDR situation too! :D

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Oh yeah? How's it going? I did a really detailed blog post about it a while ago that you might enjoy :D paupertoprincess.com/i-need-hour-just-say-hello-truth-long-distance-relationships/

[@EhmJay]

Pauper to Princess omg yes! you can so relate! i just read it. i happy to see him this year!

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Oh that's so exciting! Where does he live and how did you meet?

[@EhmJay]

Pauper to Princess I'm from US, but my parents made me go to the Philippines for school because we're filipinos. So my BF and I met in College. :)

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Wow - that is SUPER long distance! You guys must be really solid :)

[@TaranMatharu]

Food for thought :-).

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Thanks so much Taran! Welcome to the channel :D I guess you kind of already are as your writing can be done from anywhere?

[@TaranMatharu]

Haha, I've been lurking on this channel for ages now! I can work from anywhere, only issues are school visits and networking with UK publishers, agents, bloggers etc, which isn't essential. I have been planning a digital nomad style trip for some time now actually, starting in Chiang Mai haha. Also been quite tempted by trying Remote Year but it feels expensive, especially with the weak pound.

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Fantastic! Yeah I'd do your own thing rather than Remote Year, but it depends what your priorities are :) It's nice not to have to think about where to go next but it's pretty fast paced and I think quite young party vibes? You'll LOVE chiang mai!! Let me know if you want tips :)

[@TaranMatharu]

That's true! Will definitely pick your brain when I start planning in earnest :-). Thanks Louise!

[@digitalnomadgirl]

Happy to help!!