From Cubicle to Adventure: How to Combine Work and Travel for an Epic Life

From Cubicle to Adventure: How to Combine Work and Travel for an Epic Life

Author: Kristin Wilson | Traveling with Kristin April 18, 2023 Duration: 31:48

Kristin has a spontaneous chat with German digital nomad and entrepreneur, Elena Poughia. Hear Elena's insights on combining work, travel, and hobbies/interests for an epic life. Plus, why she recommends solo travel. Recorded live at Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal.

 

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What You'll Learn:

  • How to design your life around travel and your interests.
  • Why Lisbon is a great city for digital nomads.
  • Why you should consider going to Web Summit.
  • "Finding your space" and settling down as an expat.
  • The benefits of solo traveling and moving abroad.
  • What attracted Elena to travel to Portugal and Lagos.
  • The importance of prioritizing downtime and connecting to nature and your environment.
  • Following your instincts when traveling and living abroad.
  • The power of tuning into what you want in life.

 

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Meet This Week's Guest:

Ms. Elena Poughia is the MD of Dataconomy, one of the top 10 AI magazines & educational platforms in the world, and the founder of Data Natives, Europe's largest data science community. As an advocate of data privacy and ethics, is an Evangelist for polypoly and support the EIC (European Innovation Council) as an expert in various working groups. She frequently mentors startups for Vision Health Pioneers, tech2impact, African Tech Vision, Applied Data Incubator, WeWork Labs and others. She is particularly committed to supporting womxn and marginalized communities by helping them become established in tech professions.

 

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There's a certain rhythm to building a life that isn't tied to a single address, and that's the beat Traveling with Kristin moves to. Hosted by Kristin Wilson, a veteran digital nomad who has been navigating the world as an entrepreneur for years, this podcast feels like a series of candid conversations with a friend who's already figured out a lot of the logistics so you don't have to. Each episode digs into the practicalities and the personal shifts that come with choosing a borderless existence. You'll hear honest discussions about the financial realities of retiring abroad, the unexpected challenges of working from a new time zone every few months, and the cultural nuances that you only learn by being there. It's not just about destination highlights; it's about the mindset and the mechanics of designing a sustainable international lifestyle. Kristin brings a grounded perspective, stripping away the glossy social media filter to talk about what global living actually requires-from visas and banking to building community and maintaining relationships on the road. If you're contemplating a permanent move overseas or simply want to weave more extended travel into your remote work, this podcast serves as an essential, deeply relatable guide. Tune in for a mix of solo reflections, interviews with others who've made the leap, and actionable advice that makes the world feel a little more accessible and your dreams a lot more possible.
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