Living Unconventionally

Esther Inman wanted it all: Travel, career, family. And she got it. Now she helps others to make a decent living, working as a virtual assistant. We talk about freedom, Bali and how to find your first client. (Her answer might surprise you.) Get her free VA course at 90dayva.com & employment abroad at immigrantspirit.com

Hey! I am on vacation, but I made a little something to make you smile today. Listen to this trailer to find out more - then search for "Solarpunk" on your podcast app.  Or visit www.solarpunk.art. If you like what I did - leave a comment in your podcast app - over at the "Solarpunk" show. It means the world to me! :) Chris Pyak

Expats: How do to become a precious asset to any employer. Especially when you move to a foreign country. Ana struggles to find a job in Germany, despite a PhD and an EU passport. Together we figure out how she discovers employers pain points and use them to her advantage. More: immigrantspirit.com

How do you get a job if you cannot leave the house? Shannon Digby had bad luck. She moved from New Zealand to Germany - just to be stuck in her flat, days after her arrival. I let you eavedrop while I coach Shannon. Together we figure out how you reach the decision makers behind a job ad - when you cannot leave the house. This method is respectful. It works in the US as well as abroad. Get coaching at livingunconventionally.com/coaching PS: Get my book "How To Win Jobs & Influence Germans" on amazon.

Eric Molinsky creates pieces of time and let's you escape into imaginary worlds. I talk with Eric about his journey from agonizing animator to becoming the host of the wonderful sci-fi & phantasy podcast Imaginary Worlds. Find more content on livingunconventionally.com/226 and imaginaryworldspodcast.org

Pat Flynn got fired in the 2008 crisis. Today millions listen to his podcasts. I talk with Pat about how you turn crisis into a happier life: livingunconventionally.com/patflynn

Imagine this: You are a successful lawyer in New York. You graduated from a famous University. You worked in France and Japan and you even had a stint at the European Court of Justice. Then you fall in love and move across the big pond to Germany. And suddenly none of your life achievements are worth anything. Join me in a short coaching session with Sophie Carter - who uses these challenges as fuel to build the life of her dreams.

Andrea just quit her daytime job. One year ago she told Chris in an "on Air" coaching that she wants to change her life - and girl she did! :) After taking a virtual assistant course, she found 5 clients. Now she works location independently - and plans her first trip. Resources: Andrea's website http://livingunconventionally.com/vacourse Virtual Assistant Course http://www.dancingleafsolutions.com/ Andrea's "on Air" coaching session http://livingunconventionally.com/andrea-dreams-of-italy-a-coaching-session/

Fadi got a job abroad. 500 job applications and not a single interview. Then Fadi bought my Expats Job Offer Guarantee and got a job in Berlin in just 2 months. Listen to Fadi's story. Get the Guarantee at www.immigrantspirit.com/guarantee

Everyone has a fascinating story to share - if you invest a little time, patience and empathy. If you dream of becoming an expat or digital nomad I want to hear your story. Sign up for a free "on Air" coaching at www.livingunconventionally.com/mystory

Chris Pyakis joined by Xavier Hamm who traveled from Ottawa, Canada to Argentina - on a bike. Follow Xavier's travels at his site: http://followthehumoftheearth.com Find Xavier's videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKQnvltsAb4AITUPwscBwXA/about

Climb a tree with Mara Seng and make a living harvesting coconuts. Mara also takes us back to her childhood in Portugal, the weird feeling of being German in Germany - and she shows us the best places in Lisboa. You can follow Mara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whereis.mara/ Also: Join like-minded adventure seekers in the Living Unconventionally Community at www.livingunconventionally.com/facebook

If you dream about becoming a digital nomad: Listen to Amy Scott and Chris Pyak talking about different ways to bring a location independent lifestyle and your desire to..well, eat... into harmony. Join Amy's Nomadtopia Collective at: http://livingunconventionally.com/nomadtopia

Amy Scott is back on the show. Follow Amy on her journey to Argentina, dance Salsa with her and watch as she falls in love. (Chris also shares his own love story). Join Amy's Nomadtopia Collective at http://livingunconventionally.com/nomadtopia

Digital nomads, expats and adventure seekers: Let's talk manure! Meet Lydia Krüger and join her journey from wasted hours in pointless meetings in Berlin to becoming a game publisher and professional writer. Lydia also shares the joy of shoveling manure around the globe. Check out Lydia's blog about new work: https://www.bueronymus.de/

Erica Duran is a digital nomad, a podcast host and a experienced world traveler. She shares with us how she gets hotels and AirBnB's to pay for her stay. And why she loves Hawai so much. Meet Erica at https://ericaduran.co

Mart lives many digital nomads dream: Working remotely with his own schedule, while still enjoying the benefits of being an employee: Paid vacations and a secure salary every month. Join Mart and me in the conversation and maybe find your absolute dream job with Toggle. Remote jobs at https://toggl.com/jobs//

Rachel describes herself as a young black woman who travels the world. I would describe her as someone who brings joy to every conversation. I spoke with Rachel about her trips to South Asia, the reason why she ditched a six-figure job at the age of 25 and the freedom she found. Listen to Rachel's story. Meet her at www.racheltravels.com

Become an expat and work for international companies around the globe. Experience a new country in debt for 3-4 years. Maria Lamp from Jobbatical answers the question: "How To Get a Job in an international company?" - And I talk about how you use that to move to your dream country. :) English speaking jobs worldwide: www.immigrantspirit.com & www.jobbatical.com

Startup Visa Estonia! I talk with Merilin Lukk from the Estonian government about the easiest way to get a work visa for the European Union. Really cool: A digital native visa is on the way as well. Startup Visa Estonia requirements: http://livingunconventionally.com/startupestonia

John Collins moved from Colorado to work for Flixbus in Berlin. John shares his experiences with German kindergarten for his little boy, trips to Salzburg & Amsterdam and his love for trains, both fast and tiny. Check www.livingunconventionally.com/210 for links to the most beauitful locations!

Charlie Stamp is back on the show. After ditching his job and traveling through South East Asia (Episode 81 & 82) - he and his wife Christina finally settled in Malta. But not for much longer... Check out their blog www.maptrotting.com for wonderful pictures & more stories.

Digital nomads work where they live. And they live wherever they want. One thing in your life needs consistency, though: Your business. I talk with Kristiina Aljas-Saarma about your company for global business. Use CHRISPYAK to get a discount  www.livingunconventionally.com/yourcompany

How do Digital Nomads create continuity in their business? How do you minimise paperwork and run your company completely online? Meet Arnaud Castagnet, chief evangelist for Estonia's e-residency. https://e-resident.gov.ee/

How can you finance travels to 30 countries? How can especially young people alter their career to better reflect their values? And how does Michelle Obama plays into all of this? Find out in the second part of my interview with Tamara Thorpe. Meet Tamara at www.tamarathorpe.com and http://tamarathorpe.com/work-with-me/real-leadership/

Join us on a travel through space and time and finally meet the friendliest people on earth. I enjoyed this conversation with Tamara Thorpe for it's optimism, joy and down to earth life lessons. Meet Tamara at www.tamarathorpe.com and http://tamarathorpe.com/work-with-me/real-leadership/

Sitting in an AirBnB in Lissabon I took a good look at my life and said "Thank You" to... ...you, as a matter of fact. And to Pat Flynn. Listen to my story. PS: Here you find Pat's "Smart From Scratch": www.livingunconventionally.com/smartfromscratch And "Will It Fly"livingunconventionally.com/willitfly

70 countries, uncountable memories. Maureen Moss made this dream happen for herself. Now she helps others to see the wonders of the world - and get paid to do so. Chris Pyak talks to Maureen about the road to become a paid travel guide. Could this be a way for you? Find out more about Maureens travelguide course at www.tourguidecourse.com Join other adventure seekers in our community at livingunconventionally.com/facebook

One day Maureen Moss sat down to write a list of the 100 best moments of her life. She stopped when she came to 120. Chris Pyak takes you on a sightseeing tour through Maureen's favorite moments as a travel guide in 70 countries. PS: Make sure to subscribe to the Living Unconventionally podcast! Learn more about Maureen's Travel Guide course at www.tourguidecourse.com Join other adventure  seekers in our community at livingunconventionally.com/facebook

Eugene lives the life that we all dream about. For the last two years he has traveled the world - while working remotely for his company in Germany. Eugene shares his adventures and his best tips to convince your employer to let you work "on the go".

Malte Zeeck, CEO of InterNations GmbH joins Chris for this 200th episode of Living Unconventionally to discuss the best places to live in the world, as well what makes them so special. Chris and Malte also highlight three of the WORST places to live in the world. Don't miss this special anniversary episode! www.internations.org https://cms-internationsgmbh.netdna-ssl.com/cdn/file/2018-09/Expat-Insider-2018_The-InterNations-Survey.pdf

Anton works at the same desk every day. For years after years. But his desk is constantly moving. It has seen the ice of Antarctica, the windmills of Holland and the beaches of Brazil. Follow Chris Pyak and Anton around the globe with Anton's floating office desk. Join the community at www.livingunconventionally.com/facebook

James Ritchie has a unique skill: Wherever he goes he builds deep relationships - and does so fast. I asked James to share his best practices... ...and what they have to do with washing your car in the jungle of Papua New Guinea. To book a coaching session with me, visit http://www.livingunconventionally.com/coaching To join the Living Unconventionally Facebook Group, just visit www.livingunconventionally.com/Facebook

Still on holiday, Chris isn’t leaving you high and dry this week. Catch this mini-sode for a chance to win one of three copies of Chris’ book, How to Win Jobs and Influence Germans! Listen for your chance to win and get more info on the book here:  http://livingunconventionally.com/htwj

East and West. Free World and Soviet Union. Europe and Asia. Chris and Evgenia grew up in completely different worlds - but they still found each other while traveling the world. This a love story. Join the Living Unconventionally facebook group: www.livingunconventionally.com/facebook

Jörg Kleis wants everyone to rethink the stereotypical narrative of Africa. His mission is to create brain circulation by creating opportunities for skilled people across nations and he co-founded AfricaWorks to help African graduates from German universities to find jobs in Africa, as well as within Germany. He has experienced many perspective shifts in his work and travel to Africa over the last 10 years. In this week’s episode, Jörg shares his early origins as a Law student and how he transitioned into a backpacking, baby-holding, trespassing, lone wanderer with a passion for changing how Africa and Africans are seen by the world.   To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit www.livingunconventionally.com/195   To book a coaching session with me, visit http://www.livingunconventionally.com/coaching   To join the Living Unconventionally Facebook Group, just visit www.livingunconventionally.com/Facebook

When you imagine a 70s alt-rock band, what comes to mind? Sold out gigs, screaming fans, and decadence, maybe? Those were the dreams of our guest today, Aleksandr "Sasha" Zilkov, when he was growing up in Russia. He quit university and decided to grab life by the horns. But, things didn’t quite turn out how he expected. This week we explore the exciting life of a musician and successful YouTuber. Sasha has played in wedding bands, arranged music for pop stars and has grown to over 100,000 subscribers on YouTube. We’ll visit the music scene in Moscow and talk about how he built his unconventional life from the ground up.   To learn more about how you can stay connected with me, visit www.livingunconventionally.com/194   To book a coaching session with me, visit http://www.livingunconventionally.com/coaching   To join the Living Unconventionally Facebook Group, just visit www.livingunconventionally.com/Facebook

This week we’re doing something a little bit different. Instead of hearing from someone already living an unconventional lifestyle, I coach Andrea Elibero, a member of the Living Unconventionally Community. Andrea shares her dreams of a location-independent lifestyle with us. This episode is for all the women who want to take the first step towards a location-independent lifestyle. Andrea currently does clinical trials research and lives in Miami, Florida. She dreams of being a location-independent coach who’s able to spend unlimited time in the beautiful small towns of Italy. In this episode, I coach Andrea and as we explore her background, aspirations, and beliefs we uncover a path towards making her dreams a reality.   To learn more about how you can stay connected with me, visit www.livingunconventionally.com/193   To book a coaching session with me, visit http://www.livingunconventionally.com/coaching   To join the Living Unconventionally Facebook Group, just visit www.livingunconventionally.com/Facebook

Home can be beautiful when we discover it throught the eyes of a visitor. My guest Fiona Leonard is from Australia. She spend one year in the US covering the Obama administration, then moved to Ghana and finally to my home town: Düsseldorf in Germany. Join a trip of art & adventure. www.livingunconventionally.com/192

Mateo was nine years old. He was standing at a market place in La Paz when he found his calling. Join his adventure of entrepreneurship and travel with him from Bolivia to Australia and then to the most exotic places of all: Germany www.livingunconentionally.com/191

Meet the "Fairy from Prague", visit Scotland and find out why driving on the left side of the road can lead to unexpected detours. Episode 190 is also the first episode with your new host: Chris Pyak. Why don't you give Chris a feedback? You reach Chris via www.livingunconventionally.com/190   To join the Living Unconventionally Facebook Group, just visit www.livingunconventionally.com/Facebook  

I'm baaaaaaack! (Sort of) In this very special episode, I explain exactly what the heck is going with the show and introduce you to someone I'm very excited for you to meet.   To learn more about about how you can stay connected with me, visit www.livingunconventionally.com/189   To join the Living Unconventionally Facebook Group, just visit www.livingunconventionally.com/Facebook   Stalk Me On: LivingUnconventionally.com/Instagram

In this special, and final, episode of the podcast, I explain why I made the tough decision to have this be the last episode I release.   To learn more about about how you can stay connected with me, visit www.livingunconventionally.com/188   To join the Living Unconventionally Facebook Group, just visit www.livingunconventionally.com/Facebook   Stalk Me On: LivingUnconventionally.com/Instagram

Today I am continuing my conversation with Jessica and Will Sueiro, founders of World Towning. On Monday’s episode we heard about their transition out of their suburban life and into travelling. This time we are talking about their business that helps others get out into the world as well. The pair clear up some misconceptions about working and travelling the world, announce new plans for the coming year, and explain why doing it yourself is often the best way to do it.   To learn more about Will and Jessica, visit www.livingunconventionally.com/187   To join the Living Unconventionally Facebook Group, just visit www.livingunconventionally.com/Facebook   Stalk Me On: LivingUnconventionally.com/Instagram LivingUnventionally.com/Twitter LivingUnconventionally.com/YouTube

This week’s guests are Jessica and Will Sueiro and they’re the founders of WorldTowning. The husband and wife duo have spent the past three years travelling the world with their two kids, after discovering the typical suburban life wasn’t for them. Since then, they have stayed in Costa Rica, Ecuador, France, and are now preparing to take an RV across Europe! They’ve documented all their adventures on their YouTube channel, proving that the digital nomad lifestyle can be done with children. It hasn’t been easy, and they believe that being honest about the difficulties will help more people realize their dream lifestyle. In this episode, Jessica and Will take us through their travel journey, how challenging it can be to get started, the importance of community, and how a dance troupe can be your gateway into a different culture.   To learn more about Will and Jessica, visit www.livingunconventionally.com/186   To join the Living Unconventionally Facebook Group, just visit www.livingunconventionally.com/Facebook   Stalk Me On: LivingUnconventionally.com/Instagram LivingUnventionally.com/Twitter LivingUnconventionally.com/YouTube

In this week's solo episode, I'm discussing six of the main lessons I learned about myself while spending nearly six weeks in Southeast Asia.   To learn more, visit www.livingunconventionally.com/185   To join the Living Unconventionally Facebook Group, just visit www.livingunconventionally.com/Facebook   Stalk Me On: LivingUnconventionally.com/Instagram LivingUnventionally.com/Twitter LivingUnconventionally.com/YouTube

Today, I am continuing my conversation with Kimberly from Professional Jetsetters. On Monday’s episode we heard about her own travels and, in this episode, she breaks down how she offers career coaching as it pertains to the travel industry. The vast majority of my guests, and digital nomads in general, are freelancers or entrepreneurs. But, what if you have zero desire to start and run your own business? Can you have an amazing travel lifestyle while still earning a steady paycheck? Surprisingly, yes! Kimberly talks about the common misconceptions about career in the travel industry, how she helps people find their dream travel job, and she gives us her top two tips for incorporating more travel into your existing corporate job.   To learn more about Kimberly, visit www.livingunconventionally.com/184   To join the Living Unconventionally Facebook Group, just visit www.livingunconventionally.com/Facebook   Stalk Me On: LivingUnconventionally.com/Instagram LivingUnventionally.com/Twitter LivingUnconventionally.com/YouTube

This week’s guest is Kimberly Ramsawak who is the Founder of Professional Jetsetter. Kimberly received her first passport at the age of six and her love for travel hasn’t left her in all the years since. She’s been fortunate enough to have a job that, at one point, saw her taking an international trip about once a month. However, after a couple of years of keeping up that pace with a toddler at home, she decided to start a travel-related business of her own. In this episode, we talk about her extensive travels including the country she says to avoid if you’re not a beach person, the country a lot of people don’t like but that she can’t wait to return to, and the time she stayed in a haunted hotel in Australia!   To learn more about Kimberly, visit www.livingunconventionally.com/182  To join the Living Unconventionally Facebook Group, just visit www.livingunconventionally.com/Facebook   Stalk Me On: LivingUnconventionally.com/Instagram LivingUnventionally.com/Twitter LivingUnconventionally.com/YouTube

In this week's solo episode, I'm breaking down the week that I spent completely solo in Chiang Mai, Thailand; including how my attitude when I arrived in Thailand almost ruined my trip, how a funeral changed my perspective and made me have a more positive attitude, and how a song by Oasis led to one of the highlight of my entire time in Southeast Asia.   To see the pictures discussed in this episode, visit www.livingunconventionally.com/chiangmai To join the Living Unconventionally Facebook Group, just visit www.livingunconventionally.com/Facebook   Stalk Me On: LivingUnconventionally.com/Instagram LivingUnventionally.com/Twitter LivingUnconventionally.com/YouTube

Today I’m continuing my conversation with Robin Rodig from Robin Goes To and, if you’ve already listened to Part 1, you’ll know that after 16 fulfilling years in corporate Robin felt she needed to make a major change in the form for moving to Switzerland for several months. Our conversation today actually picks up with Robin talking about transition back into life in the states after realizing she didn’t want to go back to life she had before. We’re also going to talk about how Robin is able to fund her travels with photography using only her iPad and iPhone and why she chooses to live out a suitcase even when she’s at home.   To learn more about Robin, visit www.livingunconventionally.com/181 To join the Living Unconventionally Facebook Group, just visit www.livingunconventionally.com/Facebook   Stalk Me On: LivingUnconventionally.com/Instagram LivingUnventionally.com/Twitter LivingUnconventionally.com/YouTube

This week's guest is Robin Rodig from Robin Goes To. After 16 fulfilling years at a corporate job Robin started to feel the stress of living a mundane life so she decided to move to Switzerland even though she had never taken a solo trip before. In this episode we’re talking about what it was like living in Switzerland, why she now can’t imagine traveling with other people, her experience traveling to Antarctica, and some of her other favorite travel locations; including why Poland really stands out among all the places she been. Don't Forget: Use promo code "wanderlust" when checking out to receive 15% off the passport mug and travel-inspired jewelry from Wanderlust Souvenirs.   To learn more about Robin, visit www.livingunconventionally.com/180 To join the Living Unconventionally Facebook Group, just visit www.livingunconventionally.com/Facebook   Stalk Me On: LivingUnconventionally.com/Instagram LivingUnventionally.com/Twitter LivingUnconventionally.com/YouTube