80: How to Become a Digital Nomad w/ TJ Lee

80: How to Become a Digital Nomad w/ TJ Lee

Author: Aileen Xu June 24, 2018 Duration: 28:21
Want to work from your laptop in a different country every month? It’s not always as glamorous as it sounds, but it’s the incredibly fulfilling life TJ Lee created for herself in 2016. A digital nomad and solo female traveler, TJ shares her adventures and authenticity from around the world on her YouTube channel CupofTJ.

Aileen and TJ chat about what it’s like to sell everything and leave home to pursue your dreams, why being a digital nomad is actually hard and consistent work, and how to make the most of a lifestyle of freedom and adventure.

TIMESTAMPS:

  • 1:15 – Knowing when to start: Why TJ quit her full-time job in tech
  • 5:01 – The first steps to prepare for a digital nomad lifestyle
  • 9:03 – Knowing when to stop: Why TJ is settling in Taiwan after two years of travel
  • 10:05 – A not-so-glamorous week in the life of a travel vlogger
  • 14:51 – The hardest part about being a location-independent freelancer
  • 15:59 – Rebranding: Why CupofTJ is changing
  • 17:00 – TJ’s creative video process + Tips for people who want to be better at YouTube
  • 20:50 – “Asian Tourist Experiences Cat Park”: TJ’s proudest work
  • 22:00 – TJ’s 3 top tips for aspiring travel vloggers

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QUOTES:

  • If you don’t do what you want to do now, when are you gonna do it?
  • It doesn’t feel like work…and that’s the joy of it.


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Aileen Xu hosts The Lavendaire Lifestyle, a space designed for those looking to weave more intention into the fabric of their daily lives. This podcast explores the interconnected nature of personal growth, where improving your physical fitness directly influences your mental clarity, and spiritual curiosity enriches your approach to education and self-improvement. Episodes delve into practical routines for health alongside deeper conversations about purpose and inner peace, drawing from a variety of philosophies and traditions without being anchored to any single path. You’ll hear honest reflections on building a life that feels both productive and meaningful, where caring for your mind and body is part of a holistic journey. The Lavendaire Lifestyle serves as a companion for redefining success on your own terms, offering thoughtful perspectives that encourage action beyond just passive listening. It’s for anyone who believes that a well-lived life incorporates care for every aspect of the self, fostering a sense of balance and authentic growth through its diverse topics.
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