While She's Away Podcast is a space where women openly share the way travel has uniquely changed their lives. Each episode details the stories of different female travel lovers. Exploring all the reasons we make travel a priority.
Have you ever dreamed of converting and living in a van? Well in this episode of While She's Away, I sit down with Fiorella, a content marketing specialist and full-time nomad who's traveled through 40 states and 35 national parks—all from her self-converted home on wheels. We dive into her journey from a spontaneous bus purchase to becoming a van conversion pro alongside her partner. Fiorella shares the nitty-gritty of building out a van, budgeting for life on the road, and what day-to-day van life actually looks like. We also get into how she balances remote work while traveling, her best tips for keeping costs down, and what inspired her to take the leap into this lifestyle. If you've ever wondered what it really takes to live on the road (or just need a little travel inspiration), this episode is full of firsthand stories and practical advice you won't want to miss! Mentioned In the Episode: OnX Offroad RVShare iOverlander Connect with Fiorella & I on Socials: Fiorella Instagram Fiorella Youtube While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok
In this episode of While She's Away, I'm yapping with Emmy, the creator of Emmy Goes Places, who went from full-time solo travel and wild party nights to settling down in Lisbon and stepping into her soft girl era. We get into what sparked that shift—how she went from hopping between countries and meeting unforgettable (sometimes chaotic) people to craving community, stability, and a different kind of adventure. Emmy shares hilarious and eye-opening stories from her past travels, spills the tea on dating on the road, and talks about what it's been like building a home in Lisbon—especially navigating cultural differences with her Portuguese boyfriend (yes, I said boyfriend hehe). We also dive into the challenges of slowing down after years of non-stop movement and what it really means to create a sense of belonging in a new place. If you've ever wondered what it's like to trade constant adventure for a more rooted life (without losing the magic of travel), this one's for you! Connect with Emmy & I on Socials: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Emmygoesplaces Tiktok Emmygoesplaces Instagram Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action
In this episode of While She's Away, I'm getting personal and sharing what led me to finally settle down and create a home base after years of full-time travel. For the first time, I'm recording from my own room—a space that's all mine—and reflecting on the big shifts that brought me here! Of course, this transition hasn't been without its challenges. But I've found a new appreciation for balance—loving travel while also embracing the stability of having a home base. Tune in to hear more about this journey and how I'm figuring out what it means to evolve and grow while staying true to my desire to LITERALLY BE EVERYWHERE. Connect with me on Socials: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok What do you wanna hear on the pod?? Whether it's a guest you're dying to listen to or a topic you've been obsessed with lately, let me know! Drop your ideas here, and I'll make it happen ✨ Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action
In this episode of While She's Away, I'm sharing all about my recent adventure on the W trek in Torres del Paine, Patagonia. Over four unforgettable days, I tackled some of the world's most iconic landscapes, and I've got the tips to help you plan your own trek! In part 1 of this mini-series covering the W trek, I'll cover my prep process—what to pack, how to book, and logistics hacks. Plus, I'll share the essentials like layering up, smart food choices, and must-have gear like hiking poles. If you're dreaming of Patagonia, tune in for my advice and listener Q&A. And don't miss part 2, where I'll dive into my actual experience on the trek! I'm also shouting out Calen Otto's eco-friendly group trip to Costa Rica as the creator highlight for this week! Resources from this episode: Book Refugios here and here. Map of Torres Del Paine National Park Torres Del Paine Park Entrance Ticket What I packed Connect with me on Socials: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok What do you wanna hear on the pod?? Whether it's a guest you're dying to listen to or a topic you've been obsessed with lately, let me know! Drop your ideas here, and I'll make it happen ✨ Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action
In this episode of While She's Away, I'm spilling all the tea on how much money you actually need to travel the world.
In this episode of While She's Away, I'm chatting with Geleen, who used to work in neuroscience and healthcare consulting but now lives her best life as a digital nomad. Geleen has this super cool way of looking at travel as a hero's journey, where it's all about really getting to know yourself, planning trips with intention, and finding ways to bring those new experiences back into your everyday life. We dive into the struggles of using travel just to escape, share some personal stories about growth and figuring ourselves out, and talk about why being vulnerable and reflecting on your experiences matters so much. Geleen even shares some of her resources, like a solo travel workbook, and gives tips on how she helps others find deeper meaning through their adventures. It's a conversation that'll totally make you rethink how you see travel and maybe inspire you to connect with yourself on a deeper level while you explore the world! Creator Higlight: Newsletter: The Art of Full Living Connect with Geleen & I on Socials: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Not to Escape Podcast What's your play personality? Take her free quiz Want to make meaningful friendships around the world? Join Passport to Connection Travel Not to Escape Website Geleen Instagram What do you wanna hear on the pod?? Whether it's a guest you're dying to listen to or a topic you've been obsessed with lately, let me know! Drop your ideas here, and I'll make it happen ✨ Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action
This week I'm replaying one of our MOST listened to episodes all about....travel hacking!! In this episode, I basically get taught a 101 class on credit cards, points and miles, and travel hacking. This is nowhere near my area of expertise so I'm super excited to have this week's guest, Lindsay Mukaddam, sharing everything she knows! Lindsay is a travel blogger and content creator based in Austin, TX focusing on solo travel for women. She encourages and educates women on how to discover their strength and independence through exploring the world. Lindsay hosts group trips around the world for members of the OGW community. In this episode, we chat about: How Lindsay got started in travel hacking How to find your first travel credit card How to get the best redemption What is a shopping portal and how to use it How to get perks even if you don't have great credit Perks of using your credit card over your debt card Misconceptions around travel hacking Connect with Lindsay & I on Socials: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok One Girl Wandering Instagram One Girl Wandering Tiktok One Girl Wandering Pinterest One Girl Wandering Website What do you wanna hear on the pod?? Whether it's a guest you're dying to listen to or a topic you've been obsessed with lately, let me know! Drop your ideas here, and I'll make it happen ✨ Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action
In today's episode, we've got the amazing Calen Otto back with us to dive into the super cool world of vegan travel. Calen, a queer, anti-speciesist travel blogger and author of The Art of Unruly Travel on a Budget, is here to share their experiences and give us some really practical tips on how to keep up with a vegan lifestyle while traveling and exploring different cultures. We'll be talking about how cultural practices and ethics can sometimes collide, the role of plant-based foods in different places, and how to explain your dietary choices without making it awkward. Calen's stories—from wild adventures in Ecuador to finding surprising vegan eats in meat-heavy countries like Colombia—show how important it is to stay true to your values, even when you're stepping into totally new environments. So, grab your headphones and get comfy because we're about to have an enlightening convo that shows you don't have to give up your ethics to explore the world! What do you wanna hear on the pod?? Whether it's a guest you're dying to listen to or a topic you've been obsessed with lately, let me know! Drop your ideas here, and I'll make it happen ✨ Creator Highlight: The Travel Creator Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Connect with Me and Calen on Social Media: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Calen Instagram Calen's Blog: Vegan Section The Unruly Podcast Happy Cow Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action
Upwork and Fiverr can be great starting points for new freelancers, but they're often OVERRUN with people all bidding for the same jobs. It can leave you feeling frustrated and stuck, wondering why you're not making progress. But don't worry! In this episode, I'm sharing four alternative platforms you can start using today to find freelance clients—no need to pay for bids on Upwork! Where to Find Freelance Clients: TheHiveIndex.com Harlow Freelance Opportunities PodJobs.Net Bonus Platform (bc ily): Ilovecreatives.com If you find a freelance client using any of these platforms please send me a DM on Instagram @whileshesawaypod and I'd love to shout you out on the podcast! Creator Highlight: Eternally Evolving Podcast Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Connect with Me on Social Media: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action
In this episode of the While She's Away podcast, I'm sitting down with the amazing Nienke Nina to dive into the ins and outs of freelancing, online business, and digital nomad life. Nienke Nina talks about her journey and why LinkedIn, setting boundaries, and having a solid support system have been key to her business success. We chat about how to engage with clients effectively, from setting clear contracts to doing regular reviews. She also shares some of her marketing tips, the power of authenticity, and what it takes to build a sustainable freelance business. I also touch on the importance of community, share some personal travel experiences, and give a shout-out to tools like SafetyWing for affordable travel insurance. Tune in for some actionable advice on setting boundaries and finding balance while chasing freedom and flexibility in freelancing! Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Want to harness the freedom that comes with freelancing? Join my 90-minute workshop is now LIVE and is designed to help you get your first paid client as a podcast manager. This bite-sized yet impactful session will set you up for success without needing hours of courses. Plus, there's a Q&A session a few weeks post-launch for any burning questions you have. Connect with Me and Nienke Nina on Social Media: Start Digital Nienka Nina LinkedIn Aligned Expression Podcast While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action
This week I'm resharing part two of my guest appearance on The Maverick Show with Matt Bowles. The Maverick Show is all about real, in-depth chats with some of the most interesting world travelers, digital nomads, and location-independent entrepreneurs. Matt Bowles travels the globe full-time, meeting fascinating people, uncovering stories of their wildest adventures, and breaking down the skills, tactics, and strategies they use to build remote businesses and design their lifestyles. This is Part 2 of my afternoon wine sesh with Matt. I shared travel tips and resources for queer digital nomads and discussed queer dating while living the digital nomad life. We also talked about my experience hosting this podcast, including a memorable interview with a Palestinian guest. I reflected on my journey of learning about the Palestinian struggle and my commitment to supporting their cause both online and in protests! Creator Highlight: Go Global with Sibu Want to harness the freedom that comes with freelancing? Join my 90-minute workshop is now LIVE and is designed to help you get your first paid client as a podcast manager. This bite-sized yet impactful session will set you up for success without needing hours of courses. Plus, there's a Q&A session a few weeks post-launch for any burning questions you have. Connect with Me on Social Media: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok The Maverick Show Travel Resources: Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership
Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This week I'm resharing an episode where I guested on The Maverick Show with Matt Bowles. The Maverick Show is all about real, in-depth chats with some of the most interesting world travelers, digital nomads, and location-independent entrepreneurs. Matt Bowles travels the globe full-time, meeting fascinating people, uncovering stories of their wildest adventures, and breaking down the skills, tactics, and strategies they use to build remote businesses and design their own lifestyles. I joined Matt for an afternoon wine sesh, and we started talking about my parents' immigrant experience. I reflected on my own journey of embracing my Guatemalan and Puerto Rican heritage, as well as my journey as a queer person. I talked about my journey traveling across Vietnam by motorcycle, living in Spain, and sailing the Greek Islands. I shared the magical experience of attending the largest LGBTQIA+ Pride Celebration in the world in São Paulo, Brazil. Want to harness the freedom that comes with freelancing? Join my 90-minute workshop live on September 2nd, designed to help you get your first paid client as a podcast manager. This bite-sized yet impactful session will set you up for success without needing hours of courses. Plus, there's a Q&A session a few weeks post-launch for any burning questions you have. Connect with Me on Social Media: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership
Welcome back to the While She's Away Podcast! In this special episode, I'm excited to share some invaluable lessons I've learned over the past year as a freelance podcast manager while traveling the world. I'll be diving into my top four takeaways on mastering project management, transitioning from backpacker to digital nomad, refining pricing strategies, and embracing the joy of freelancing! Creator Higlight: I'm also thrilled to spotlight the amazing work of Hannah, founder of Digital Nomad Kit and Virtual Excellence Academy, and her incredible LGBTQIA+ remote worker community, Rainbow Remote. If you identify as LGBTQIA+ and exist somewhere on the remote work, entrepreneurship, and travel intersection, you are invited to join this unique corner of the internet! Want to harness the freedom that comes with freelancing? Join my 90-minute workshop live on September 2nd, designed to help you get your first paid client as a podcast manager. This bite-sized yet impactful session will set you up for success without needing hours of courses. Plus, there's a Q&A session a few weeks post-launch for any burning questions you have. Connect with me on social media: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership
In episode 52 I dive deep into why freelancing is hands-down the best way to become a digital nomad! As a solo budget traveler and digital nomad myself, I spill the tea on why freelancing beats traditional remote jobs, especially when it comes to the freedom and flexibility we all crave. I'll be comparing it to other freelance jobs like copywriting, virtual assistance, and video editing—and let me tell you, podcast management comes out is the best! We'll chat about everything from project-based versus ongoing work, to potential income streams, and why there's such a huge demand for podcast managers right now, thanks to the booming podcast industry. I'm also super excited to introduce a new segment called "Creator Highlight," where I'll feature Flavia from Latina Traveler. She's got a killer newsletter packed with tips for travelers that you won't want to miss! Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," is for you, girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd! Connect with me on social media: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership
In this episode of While She's Away, I'm diving into freelancing as a digital nomad! I'm answering your questions about how to get started, manage clients across different time zones, and find time to improve your skills. I'm also sharing all about the importance of networking and how platforms like HoneyBook can make client management easy! Plus, I'll give you a sneak peek into my upcoming workshop designed to help aspiring freelancers make money while traveling! Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," is for you, girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd! Mentioned in the episode: Sign up for Honeybook Episode 50: From Nannying to My First Paid Client Get notified when Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager goes live! Connect with me on social media: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action
In this episode of While She's Away, I'm diving into freelancing as a digital nomad! I'm answering your questions about how to get started, manage clients across different time zones, and find time to improve your skills. I'm also sharing all about the importance of networking and how platforms like HoneyBook can make client management easy! Plus, I'll give you a sneak peek into my upcoming workshop designed to help aspiring freelancers make money while traveling! Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," is for you, girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd! Mentioned in the episode: Sign up for Honeybook Episode 50: From Nannying to My First Paid Client Get notified when Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager goes live! Connect with me on social media: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action
In this episode of While She's Away, I'm sharing my personal journey from being a full-time nanny to landing my first paid client as a freelancer! I'll be opening up about my transformative shift into the digital nomad lifestyle, recounting the steps I took to develop new skills and finally secure my first podcast production client. Plus, I'll give you a sneak peek into an upcoming workshop designed to help you become a freelance podcast producer. Join me as I reflect on my milestones, share insights, and hopefully inspire you to chase your own digital nomad dreams. Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and just want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," then this is for you girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd! Connect with me on social media: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action
In this episode of While She's Away, I'm sharing my personal journey from being a full-time nanny to landing my first paid client as a freelancer! I'll be opening up about my transformative shift into the digital nomad lifestyle, recounting the steps I took to develop new skills and finally secure my first podcast production client. Plus, I'll give you a sneak peek into an upcoming workshop designed to help you become a freelance podcast producer. Join me as I reflect on my milestones, share insights, and hopefully inspire you to chase your own digital nomad dreams. Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and just want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," then this is for you girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd! Connect with me on social media: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action
In this episode of While She's Away, I chat Sojourner White about her journey from career confusion to traveling the world as a remote social worker! Sojourner shares how she switched to a remote social work role during the pandemic and the importance of always learning and being willing to fail. Sojourner White is a remote social worker, award-winning travel journalist, and train travel queen. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin she has been a digital nomad, called Spain home as a study abroad student turned English teacher with the Fulbright Program, and spent a summer in Germany as an International Social Work graduate student intern. But now, through her platform Sojournies, she helps 9-5ers fulfill their career goals and bucket list dreams to bask in freedom and flexibility outside the office. Sojourner has been featured in Buzzfeed, PopSugar, The Matador Network, HuffPost, and Thrillist and written for Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Fodor's, Insider, Lonely Planet, Viator, and more. We chat about juggling a 9-to-5 job with being a travel influencer, making the most of remote work, and dealing with cultural challenges abroad, especially as a black woman. Sojourner also honestly shares about her Fulbright experience in Northern Spain, the value of routines, and the peace she finds in train travel. Tune in to hear how Sojourner's curiosity has shaped her career and inspired others to go after their travel dreams! Connect with me and Sojourner on social media: Sojournies Website Sojournies Instagram Sojournies Tiktok Sojournies Youtube While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action
In this episode of While She's Away, I chat Sojourner White about her journey from career confusion to traveling the world as a remote social worker! Sojourner shares how she switched to a remote social work role during the pandemic and the importance of always learning and being willing to fail. Sojourner White is a remote social worker, award-winning travel journalist, and train travel queen. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin she has been a digital nomad, called Spain home as a study abroad student turned English teacher with the Fulbright Program, and spent a summer in Germany as an International Social Work graduate student intern. But now, through her platform Sojournies, she helps 9-5ers fulfill their career goals and bucket list dreams to bask in freedom and flexibility outside the office. Sojourner has been featured in Buzzfeed, PopSugar, The Matador Network, HuffPost, and Thrillist and written for Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Fodor's, Insider, Lonely Planet, Viator, and more. We chat about juggling a 9-to-5 job with being a travel influencer, making the most of remote work, and dealing with cultural challenges abroad, especially as a black woman. Sojourner also honestly shares about her Fulbright experience in Northern Spain, the value of routines, and the peace she finds in train travel. Tune in to hear how Sojourner's curiosity has shaped her career and inspired others to go after their travel dreams! Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," is for you, girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd! Connect with me and Sojourner on social media: Sojournies Website Sojournies Instagram Sojournies Tiktok Sojournies Youtube While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action
In this episode of the While She's Away Podcast, I'm chatting with Erin Hynes from the "Curious Tourism" podcast about overtourism and how to travel responsibly. Erin and I break down what overtourism is all about, its effects like pushing out locals and hurting the environment, and how social media trends play a part. Erin shares some great tips on traveling during the off-season, exploring hidden gems, and supporting local businesses. She also shares her journey from being a hardcore budget traveler to embracing more sustainable travel practices! In this episode Erin and I talk about: Discussing the impact of Airbnb and finding locally-owned accommodations. The effects overtourism has on locals and the environment. Why supporting local businesses is so important. Erin shares travel tips on how to be a responsible tourist. How gentrification and overtourism go hand in hand. Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action Connect with me and Erin on social media: Curious Tourism Pina Travels Pina Travels Instagram Pina Travels Tiktok While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!
In this episode of the While She's Away Podcast, I'm chatting with Erin Hynes from the "Curious Tourism" podcast about overtourism and how to travel responsibly. Erin and I break down what overtourism is all about, its effects like pushing out locals and hurting the environment, and how social media trends play a part. Erin shares some great tips on traveling during the off-season, exploring hidden gems, and supporting local businesses. She also shares her journey from being a hardcore budget traveler to embracing more sustainable travel practices! In this episode Erin and I talk about: Discussing the impact of Airbnb and finding locally-owned accommodations. The effects overtourism has on locals and the environment. Why supporting local businesses is so important. Erin shares travel tips on how to be a responsible tourist. How gentrification and overtourism go hand in hand. Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," is for you, girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd! Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action Connect with me and Erin on social media: Curious Tourism Pina Travels Pina Travels Instagram Pina Travels Tiktok While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!
Happy Pride Month!! This week I'm re-sharing an episode from the Unruly Podcast that features several different trans, non-binary, and queer humans: Join us for a special episode where host Calen Otto takes listeners back in time — traversing backyard woodlands and river rapids — to retrace bare-footed memories from each of our guests, woven together by illuminating storytelling. Charlie Sprinkman is featured on this episode among other trans, non-binary, and queer folks. This episode is an ode to the experiences of folks now in their mid 20's and 30's who grew up in rural spaces as queer children, found refuge in the outdoors, and have transmuted their unique experiences into the life-changing work that they do today. Podcast guest list: Charlie Sprinkman from Everywhere is Queer Kaysn Kile from Rural Gone Rouge Wesley Kile from By Wesley Photography Rivers Wilder Green (musician) Dianni Hall from While She's Away Charlie Alexander from TNET Sound clip including pattrice jones from VINE Sanctuary. Episode Resources: Podcast episode TRANScript Everywhere is Queer TNET Rural Gone Rouge By Wesley Photo While She's Away Podcast Rivers Wilder Green Unruly Travel & Living Blog Additional LGBTQIA episodes: How Quouch Makes Couch Surfing Safe for Queer Travelers Life as a Lesbian Traveler
Happy Pride Month!! This week I'm re-sharing an episode from the Unruly Podcast that features several different trans, non-binary, and queer humans: Join us for a special episode where host Calen Otto takes listeners back in time — traversing backyard woodlands and river rapids — to retrace bare-footed memories from each of our guests, woven together by illuminating storytelling. Charlie Sprinkman is featured on this episode among other trans, non-binary, and queer folks. This episode is an ode to the experiences of folks now in their mid 20's and 30's who grew up in rural spaces as queer children, found refuge in the outdoors, and have transmuted their unique experiences into the life-changing work that they do today. Podcast guest list: Charlie Sprinkman from Everywhere is Queer Kaysn Kile from Rural Gone Rouge Wesley Kile from By Wesley Photography Rivers Wilder Green (musician) Dianni Hall from While She's Away Charlie Alexander from TNET Sound clip including pattrice jones from VINE Sanctuary. Episode Resources: Podcast episode TRANScript Everywhere is Queer TNET Rural Gone Rouge By Wesley Photo While She's Away Podcast Rivers Wilder Green Unruly Travel & Living Blog Additional LGBTQIA episodes: How Quouch Makes Couch Surfing Safe for Queer Travelers Life as a Lesbian Traveler Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," is for you, girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd! Travel Resources: Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!
In this episode of While She's Away, I dive into the vibrant world of queer travel and community building. I sit down with Nora, the amazing founder of Quouch—a platform that makes sure queer people and women have safe and comfy places to stay while traveling. We chat about everything from her couch-surfing adventures in Berlin to the crucial steps she's taken to make travel safer for LGBTQIA+ folks. You'll get to hear all about the creation and impact of Quouch. We also have a moving story from Aseel, a Palestinian woman who shares her experiences and struggles during the ongoing conflict in Palestine. Her powerful message underscores the need for global solidarity and understanding in tough times. Join me as we explore these compelling stories, personal journeys, community empowerment, and tips for safe travel for queer folks in this enlightening episode of While She's Away. Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," is for you, girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd! In this episode Nora and I talk about: Why Quouch is so important for queer travelers Safety issues during travel for the queer community Importance of safety measures and understanding personal safety needs Need for understanding and solidarity from cis men Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action Connect with me and Nora on social media: Quouch Instagram Quouch Website While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!
In this episode of While She's Away, I dive into the vibrant world of queer travel and community building. I sit down with Nora, the amazing founder of Quouch—a platform that makes sure queer people and women have safe and comfy places to stay while traveling. We chat about everything from her couch-surfing adventures in Berlin to the crucial steps she's taken to make travel safer for LGBTQIA+ folks. You'll get to hear all about the creation and impact of Quouch. We also have a moving story from Aseel, a Palestinian woman who shares her experiences and struggles during the ongoing conflict in Palestine. Her powerful message underscores the need for global solidarity and understanding in tough times. Join me as we explore these compelling stories, personal journeys, community empowerment, and tips for safe travel for queer folks in this enlightening episode of While She's Away. In this episode Nora and I talk about: Why Quouch is so important for queer travelers Safety issues during travel for the queer community Importance of safety measures and understanding personal safety needs Need for understanding and solidarity from cis men Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action Connect with me and Nora on social media: Quouch Instagram Quouch Website While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!
In this week's episode, I'm taking you on a very personal journey as I unpack my recent experiences in Costa Rica. Over the past several months I've had some realizations that my constant movement has been a band-aid for deeper issues and a way to cope with life's stresses. Through this self-discovery, I delve into the idea of intentional travel and what it means to truly stay present, even when things get tough. I'll be sharing the raw moments when travel no longer served as my escape and how it forced me to confront what I'd been avoiding. Join me as I reflect on why I've been running and how I aim to change my approach to exploring this beautiful world. Get ready to hear all about my highs and lows, the lessons learned, and how I'm striving to turn travel into a space for personal growth rather than an escape! Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," is for you, girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd! In this episode I vulnerably share... Definition of coping mechanisms and their relevance to travel My realization that travel acted as a coping mechanism Looking back at my initial traveling years How the intentions behind my travels has evolved over the years Encouraging you to reflect on your travel intentions Resources to support Palestine: Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action https://www.instagram.com/jewishvoiceforpeace/ https://www.instagram.com/rabbis.for.human.rights/ https://www.instagram.com/theimeu/ https://www.instagram.com/wizard_bisan1/ https://www.instagram.com/motaz_azaiza/ https://www.instagram.com/eye.on.palestine/ Connect with me on social media: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe! Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads!
In this week's episode, I'm taking you on a very personal journey as I unpack my recent experiences in Costa Rica. Over the past several months I've had some realizations that my constant movement has been a band-aid for deeper issues and a way to cope with life's stresses. Through this self-discovery, I delve into the idea of intentional travel and what it means to truly stay present, even when things get tough. I'll be sharing the raw moments when travel no longer served as my escape and how it forced me to confront what I'd been avoiding. Join me as I reflect on why I've been running and how I aim to change my approach to exploring this beautiful world. Get ready to hear all about my highs and lows, the lessons learned, and how I'm striving to turn travel into a space for personal growth rather than an escape! In this episode I vulnerably share... Definition of coping mechanisms and their relevance to travel My realization that travel acted as a coping mechanism Looking back at my initial traveling years How the intentions behind my travels has evolved over the years Encouraging you to reflect on your travel intentions Resources to support Palestine: Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action https://www.instagram.com/jewishvoiceforpeace/ https://www.instagram.com/rabbis.for.human.rights/ https://www.instagram.com/theimeu/ https://www.instagram.com/wizard_bisan1/ https://www.instagram.com/motaz_azaiza/ https://www.instagram.com/eye.on.palestine/ Connect with me on social media: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!
Hello beautiful people and welcome to 2024! wow...it's been a fucking year and if you're anything like me and struggling to reflect on everything that has happened in 2023 then this episode is for you! This is an open safe space for us to reflect together. In this episode I vulnerably share... Why I was depressed in 2023 How my first full year as a digital nomad went the 2023 goals I did and didn't complete things I want to call in for 2024 Come have a listen, do some reflecting yourself, and let's step into 2024 with some new energy my loves
As travelers, we have a responsibility to be aware, educate ourselves, and most importantly speak out against genocide. Welcome to season 3 of the While She's Away Podcast. I wish I didn't have to begin this season talking about an active genocide that is happening to the Palestinian people in Gaza, but I must. Silence is complicity at this point. So I hope, as fellow travelers and global citizens, that you take the time and listen and learn from our guest this week, Suzanne. Suzanne Aslam is a former actress, activist, and Miss Arab USA turned writer. Suzanne helps young mothers dealing with postpartum depression. As an activist and Palestinian American, she spent time in Palestine working with a peacekeeping team and has a deep and personal understanding of the occupation. In this episode, we talk about: The history of Palestine What is currently happening in Gaza Defining important words such as Zionism, settlers, apartheid, etc. Suzanne's personal experience doing activism in the West Bank How her family has been personally impacted by the occupation What we can do to support Palestine Ways to educate ourselves and learn more Thank you for taking the time to listen and learn from Suzanne! If you found this episode at all helpful, please share it with a friend who wants to learn more about the struggles of the Palestinian people. Resources to get informed: Documentary - Born in Gaza Documentary - 5 Broken Cameras Documentary - Gaza Fights for Freedom https://www.instagram.com/jewishvoiceforpeace/ https://www.instagram.com/rabbis.for.human.rights/ https://www.instagram.com/theimeu/ https://www.instagram.com/wizard_bisan1/ https://www.instagram.com/motaz_azaiza/ https://www.instagram.com/eye.on.palestine/ Connect with Suzanne and I on social media: Suzanne Instagram Suzanne Wesite While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!
Becoming a digital nomad, an inside look at the life of a flight attendant, building a business while traveling...did your ears perk up when I mentioned any of those? Well, if they did, season 3 of While She's Away Podcast is for you! I'm your host, Dianni Hall! I'm a solo budget backpacker, podcaster, and freelancer who has been nomadic for almost five years! I started my journey with a solo trip to India and haven't stopped since! I'm also a digital nomad aka a freelancer working in content creation and podcast production. I have done it ALL in the name of seeing as much of the world as possible and I'm here to share what I've learned with you! Every week I interview women on their travel experience and expertise in order to help women live their best lives exploring the world! Some come join me on October 31st for the 1st episode of season 3 of the Pod! Connect with me on socials: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!
Today we are dealing with the limiting beliefs that come about when we are pursuing our careers and dreams and how to not compare to others. Our guest today is full-time traveller and digital nomad Dianni Hall who is from the While She's Away podcast. Dianni started her own podcast management business from scratch and has to remind herself daily to trust herself and the process, along with looking back at how far she has come. On this episode we cover: • Dianni quitting her degree to travel full-time and start her own business • Long distance relationships • Learning to fail and get up again as an entrepreneur • Imposter Syndrome and knowing your worth • Comparing your life to social media • How to create more self-discipline and work/life balance Follow Dianni: Instagram: @whileshesawaypod TikTok: @whileshesaway Podcast: While She's Away Behind the Silk Socials: Behind the Silk Instagram Behind the Silk Podcast Shop Silkenn Skincare
It's been almost a month but ya girl is back with another episode...well actually the final episode of season 2! I don't know how a whole month of not posting an episode got away from me, but I've learned and reflected on a few things regarding this podcast and life in general. This little solo episode shares some of my recent thoughts and feelings about this podcast, traveling, and just life. So this is basically a public brain dump if you will. I still hope you find some resonance in it
Welcome to episode 40 of the While She's Away Podcast! So insane to me that I've created 40 episodes of this podcast! And to celebrate 40 episodes, we have an amazing guest interview with Vanessa Karel, the founder of Greether! Vanessa Karel, is a second-time Founder, Serial Entrepreneur, Storyteller, and Creative Producer. She was recently named as one of the 100 rising Latinx Startup founders to watch through her work founding Greether; a travel startup that helps women travel safer. Vanessa is also currently leading Girls in Tech, San Francisco as their Manager Director. In 2020, she finally realized what had been lacking throughout her solo journeys, while traveling alone being stranded in Morocco in the middle of the pandemic. Which led to her founding a safety platform for female travelers around the world named Greether. In this episode, we chat about: Vanessa's first solo trip experience to Iceland How being stranded in Morocco lead her to create GreetHer What is Greether Why Greether is different from other travel tour platforms How Greether supports local women's economy Some safety tips for solo female travelers Connect with Vanessa & I on Socials: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Greether Website Greether Instagram Greether Linkedin Travel Resources: $10 OFF Worldpackers Membership Get up to 40% OFF Hostels All Over Europe 25% OFF TrustedHouseSitters Membership Thank you to our sponsor: OZZI Travel Safety OZZI is the best app for solo travel before and during a trip. I have found safer places to stay and saved hours of time researching with just a few taps. I highly recommend an OZZI Travel Safety Membership for your next trip! Right now, you can get 20% off your OZZI Travel PRO membership when you use WSAPOD on their website. Use this link with the code WSAPOD for 20% OFF your Ozzi Travel Pro Membership. Here's a link with instructions on how to redeem the discount: HERE
Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! In this episode, I basically get taught a 101 class on credit cards, points and miles, and travel hacking. This is nowhere near my area of expertise so I'm super excited to have this week's guest, Lindsay Mukaddam, sharing everything she knows! Lindsay is a travel blogger and content creator based in Austin, TX focusing on solo travel for women. She encourages and educates women on how to discover their strength and independence through exploring the world. Lindsay hosts group trips around the world for members of the OGW community. In this episode, we chat about: How Lindsay got started in travel hacking How to find your first travel credit card How to get the best redemption What is a shopping portal and how to use it How to get perks even if you don't have great credit Perks of using your credit card over your debt card Misconceptions around travel hacking Connect with Lindsay & I on Socials: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok One Girl Wandering Instagram One Girl Wandering Tiktok One Girl Wandering Pinterest One Girl Wandering Website Travel Resources: $10 OFF Worldpackers Membership Get up to 40% OFF Hostels All Over Europe 25% OFF TrustedHouseSitters Membership Thank you to our sponsor: OZZI Travel Safety OZZI is the best app for solo travel before and during a trip. I have found safer places to stay and saved hours of time researching with just a few taps. I highly recommend an OZZI Travel Safety Membership for your next trip! Right now, you can get 20% off your OZZI Travel PRO membership when you use WSAPOD on their website. Use this link with the code WSAPOD for 20% OFF your Ozzi Travel Pro Membership. Here's a link with instructions on how to redeem the discount: HERE
Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! On this week's episode, I got to have a very resonating conversation with Flavia Cornejo! A first-generation Peruvian American, Flavia is a travel blogger, digital creator, and Founder of Latina Traveler. As a full-time traveler, Flavia has visited over 35 countries and lived in 5 to date. Flavia's interest in the travel industry led her to pursue two master's degrees in the field: Tourism and Travel Journalism. In addition, Flavia is the Founder of Latina Traveler, a platform created to inspire Women of Color to travel solo but safely and with confidence. Flavia is a freelance journalist with bylines in Hermosaz USA and Fodor's Travel. As a public speaker, Flavia has spoken at the Latino Travel Fest about her solo travels as a Latina. She's currently based in Budapest but has lived in New York, Lima, Buenos Aires, Paris, and Barcelona. She loves connecting with her audience, so say Hola whether online or IRL! In this episode, we chat about: Growing up a first-generation American Spending summers in Peru with her family Stepping into your confidence and taking up space The application process for a master's program in Spain How to legalize your documents The process of moving to Spain Rent costs in Barcelona Adjusting to life in Barcelona Cultural differences between Spain and the United States Advice for those wanting to do a master's abroad Connect with Flavia & I on Socials: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Latina Traveler Instagram Latina Traveler Tiktok Latina Traveler Youtube Latina Traveler Twitter Travel Resources: $10 OFF Worldpackers Membership Get up to 40% OFF Hostels All Over Europe 25% OFF TrustedHouseSitters Membership Thank you to our sponsor: OZZI Travel Safety OZZI is the best app for solo travel before and during a trip. I have found safer places to stay and saved hours of time researching with just a few taps. I highly recommend an OZZI Travel Safety Membership for your next trip! Right now, you can get 20% off your OZZI Travel PRO membership when you use WSAPOD on their website. Use this link with the code WSAPOD for 20% OFF your Ozzi Travel Pro Membership. Here's a link with instructions on how to redeem the discount: Click Here
I've been MIA for a few weeks I know but with a good excuse! I've been settling into hostel life again, balancing freelance work, hostel work, and enjoying Mexico City. So needless to say, I needed a little break from the podcast, but alas we are back! Welcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! I had the joy, honor, and privilege of getting to interview Alexis Dean for this episode. If you don't know Alexis, she is a plus-size traveler, who is taking her life on the road! She's worked in hospitality/tourism for 10 years, living in Alaska for a big part of that time, and is now living the digital nomad life in the midst of a 12-month adventure around the world. 3 years ago she started her blog Have Curves Will Travel with the goal to demystify travel as a woman and bring representation to the plus-size travel community. Now she is a trip leader for a boutique women's travel company and has been working on venturing into content creation full-time! In this episode, we chat about: How Alexis started in hospitality in Alaska What it means to be an ask person Her experience working in hospitality in Alaska Alexis representing plus-size travelers Navigating being a plus-size traveler Alexis's trip around the world Prepping for a long-term trip Packing tips for plus-sized travelers Being a more flexible traveler Connect with Alexis and I on socials: Alexis Instagram Alexis TikTok While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: 25% OFF TrustedHouseSitters Membership $10 OFF Worldpackers Membership Get up to 40% OFF Hostels All Over Europe Thank you to our sponsor: OZZI Travel Safety OZZI is the best app for solo travel before and during a trip. I have found safer places to stay and saved hours of time researching with just a few taps. I highly recommend an OZZI Travel Safety Membership for your next trip! Right now, you can get 20% off your OZZI Travel PRO membership when you use WSAPOD on their website. Use this link with the code WSAPOD for 20% OFF your Ozzi Travel Pro Membership. Here's a link with instructions on how to redeem the discount: Click Here
Hi darlings! Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! On this weeks episode we are talking about what it means to be a queer traveler. I haven't shared much about my sexuality on this podcast, but I identify as bisexual (or possbily pansexual- still figuring that out), but I thought it was really important to release an episode about what being a queer traveler can be like because representation matters! I will say I am fully aware that Allyssa's experience as a lesbian traveler is not all-encompassing of what every LGBTQ+ person will experience on their travelers. I had a lovely conversation with Allyssa Leaton! Allyssa is a fellow solo traveling girlie in her 20's. She's currently venturing her way through Latin America. Allyssa is a proud member of the (L)GBTQ+ community and is eager to share her experiences about traveling as a queer woman with you! A goal of hers is to create and share content including things such as what countries are the safest and most accepting for LGBTQ+ travelers, what dating and affection is like as a queer traveler in foreign countries, and overall bringing representation to the heteronormative travel lifestyle. In this episode you will hear... How you to find lgbt+ community while traveling Queer friendly areas of San Juan, Puerto Rico Alyssas experience as a queer traveler What is the lesbian masterdoc ?? Safety tips for LGBTQ+ travelers Tips for finding queer inclusive hostels Queer friendly countries Allyssa has visited Connect with Allyssa & I... While She's Away Instagram While She's Away TikTok The Lesbian Passport Instagram The Lesbian Passport TikTok https://www.thelesbianpassport.com/ LGBTQ+ Resources Mentioned: https://www.equaldex.com/ Travel Resources: Thank you to our sponsor: OZZI Travel Safety OZZI is the best app for solo travel before and during a trip. I have found safer places to stay and saved hours of time researching with just a few taps. I highly recommend an OZZI Travel Safety Membership for your next trip! Right now, you can get 20% off your OZZI Travel PRO membership when you use WSAPOD on their website. Use this link with the code WSAPOD for 20% OFF your Ozzi Travel Pro Membership. Here's a link with instructions on how to redeem the discount: Click Here 25% OFF Trusted House Sitters Membership $10 OFF Worldpackers Membership Get up to 40% OFF Hostels All Over Europe
Happy International Women's Day to ALL of my lovely and beautiful women who listen to this podcast! I thought today would be the perfect day to release a Women's Travel Fest Recap since we are celebrating women today! In this episode I talk about... What is Women's Travel Fest Some of my favorite speakers and talks Being a volunteer at Women's Travel Fest My favorite part of the conference What I learned and gained from attending Why YOU should attend too And moreeee Connect With Me On Socials: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away TikTok Women's Travel Fest Instagram Travel Resources: Thank you to our sponsor: OZZI Travel Safety OZZI is the best app for solo travel before and during a trip. I have found safer places to stay and saved hours of time researching with just a few taps. I highly recommend an OZZI Travel Safety Membership for your next trip! Right now, you can get 20% off your OZZI Travel PRO membership when you use WSAPOD on their website. Use this link with the code WSAPOD for 20% OFF your Ozzi Travel Pro Membership. Here's a link with instructions on how to redeem the discount: Click Here 25% OFF TrustedHouseSitters Membership $10 OFF Worldpackers Membership Get up to 40% OFF Hostels all over Europe
Hey There and Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! In this episode I got to chat with Alessandra all about her experiences volunteering around the world. She shares the good, the bad, and the ugly after having done over 12 volunteer opportunities over the past 3 years! Check out this episode if you want to learn how you can volunteer around the world as well! In this episode we chat about... Her paragliding fiaso in Spain How one gap year turned into 3 years The value in taking a gap year How she discovered volunteering Pros and cons of volunteering Finding volunteer opportunities that are right for you How to send the perfect first message What backup plans to have in place just in case Her negative volunteer experience and how she handled it Want to volunteer around the world? Check out these... Workaway Wwoof $10 Off your Worldpackers Membership Connect with Alessandra & I on Socials... While She's Away Instagram While She's Away TikTok Alessandra Instagram Alessandra TikTok Alessandra Youtube Thank you to our sponsor: OZZI Travel Safety OZZI is the best app for solo travel before and during a trip. I have found safer places to stay and saved hours of time researching with just a few taps. I highly recommend an OZZI Travel Safety Membership for your next trip! Right now, you can get 20% off your OZZI Travel PRO membership when you use WSAPOD on their website. Use this link with the code WSAPOD for 20% OFF your Ozzi Travel Pro Membership. Here's a link with instructions on how to redeem the discount: Click Here Get 25% off your TrustedHouseSitters Membership Get up to 40% OFF Hostels All Over Europe
Hey All! This week I'm doing a little pod swap with one another awesome travel podcast called The Culture Cult Travel Show! Marie Walker is the host of the podcast and that name might sound familiar because I had Marie on While She's Away Episode 32! The Culture Cult Show: Travel Story: Bad Breakups but Good Times Today's travel stories features a ratchet spring break cruise trip together and we end on a fan travel story of a girl who had to flee the country after a heartbreak. We also throw in discussions on relationship talk, Zoom ghosts, aggressive seals in South America, and how it's all of our duty to continue our families' heritages and stories. Check out the link below to see how these seals in South America are no joke! https://youtu.be/AJrTO76A4sk Find more about show notes, sources and travel tips from this episode on our instagram: @culturecultshow Send in your travel stories, corrections or comments to culturecultshow@gmail.com Travel Resources: Thank you to our sponsor: OZZI Travel Safety OZZI is the best app for solo travel before and during a trip. I have found safer places to stay and saved hours of time researching with just a few taps. I highly recommend an OZZI Travel Safety Membership for your next trip! Right now, you can get 20% off your OZZI Travel PRO membership when you use WSAPOD on their website or this link https://ozzi.app/while-shes-away-podcast/?sld=wsapod Get 25% OFF TrustedHouseSitters Membership $10 OFF Worldpackers Membership Get up to 40% OFF Hostels All Over Europe
Welcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This week I got to have a thoughtful and enlightening conversation with Yaysa about her experience living in Kyiv, Ukraine during the war. Yasya is a Ukrainian student from Kyiv, who was in Ukraine the entire time from the start of the full-scale invasion until November, living, working and studying in conditions of air raids and lack of electricity. And ready to tell about life in the city during the war. I met Yasya when I was in Berlin, Germany. We had alot of meaningful and difficult conversations about her life during the war and I knew I needed to have her on the podcast. What we talk about in this episode... What life looked like in Kyiv before the big invasion The struggles Yasya and her family experienced living through the war How it effected her mental health How Kyiv changed during the war How Ukrainians have held onto their joy and sense of humor I hope this conversation gives you some perspective on what continues to go on in Ukraine. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to leave a rating and review it or share it with a friend! Travel Resources: Thank you to our sponsor: OZZI Travel Safety OZZI is the best app for solo travel before and during a trip. I have found safer places to stay and saved hours of time researching with just a few taps. I highly recommend an OZZI Travel Safety Membership for your next trip! Right now, you can get 20% off your OZZI Travel PRO membership when you use WSAPOD on their website or this link https://ozzi.app/while-shes-away-podcast/?sld=wsapod Get 25% OFF TrustedHouseSitters Membership $10 OFF Worldpackers Membership Get up to 40% OFF Hostels All Over Europe Connect with Yasya & I on Social: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Yasya Instagram
Welcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This week I got to chat with Marie all about her journey to becoming a digital nomad. Marie is the host of the Culture Cult Travel Show, a comedy podcast sharing untold stories from 197 countries! Marie is on a mission to create more travel and freedom in her life, by starting her own freelance business as a podcast editor. In this episode, we talk about... Some of the challenges Marie is facing around creating her dream life Limiting beliefs around creating a life as a digital nomad What impact your friends and family have on your mindset Being patient with yourself through the journey Deciding to take action instead of just dreaming Thank you for supporting and listening to the podcast! If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to leave a rating and review it or share it with a friend! Connect with Marie and I While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Culture Cult Show Instagram Culture Cult Show TikTok Listen to the Culture Cult Show Thank you to our sponsor: OZZI Travel Safety OZZI is the best app for solo travel before and during a trip. I have found safer places to stay and saved hours of time researching with just a few taps. I highly recommend an OZZI Travel Safety Membership for your next trip! Right now, you can get 20% off your OZZI Travel PRO membership when you use WSAPOD on their website. Use this link with the code WSAPOD for 20% OFF your Ozzi Travel Pro Membership. Here's a link with instructions on how to redeem the discount: https://ozzi.app/redeem-a-promo-code-on-our-web-store/ Here is a link to get more information on OZZI: https://ozzi.app More Travel Resources Get 25% OFF TrustedHouseSitters Membership $10 OFF Worldpackers Membership Get up to 40% OFF Hostels All Over Europe
Welcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This week I got to chat with Chelsea about what it's like to run a business while traveling full-time. Chelsea Riffe is a Mindset and Podcast Coach, helping creatives, coaches, and entrepreneurs launch, grow and monetize their podcasts. She hosts the top-rated podcast "In My Non-Expert Opinion", covering the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, the fun, and chaos of travel, internet culture, and the remote working lifestyle. In this episode, we talked about… What is Remote Year and how it works Chelsea's experience with Remote Year How setting boundaries in your business makes your business BETTER Actionable tips for how to find a balance between work and travel What running your own business is like while traveling Prioritizing your needs and values while running a business Thank you for supporting and listening to the podcast! If you enjoyed this episode don't forget to leave a rating or review AND share it with a friend! Connect with Chelsea and I Chelsea Instagram Chelsea TikTok Chelsea's Website While She's Away Instagram While She's Away TikTok More Travel Resources Get 25% off TrustedHouseSitters Membership $10 off Worldpackers Membership Get up to 40% off Hostels All Over Europe
Hello loves and Welcome to a lil bonus episode of the While She's Away Podcast! Since arriving back in the states almost 3 weeks ago (time is flying- it's insane) I've been wanting to record a little episode sharing some ways that I cope with being here. I also mention in the episode that if anything I say resonates with you and you don't have someone in your life to talk about this struggle with then my DM's are always open and I'm always ready to give a virtual hug! In this episode I dive into: Two main reasons why coming home can be challenging My personal difficulties with coming back to my hometown Helpful ways to cope with the challenges of being home Why the states isn't a place I like to be Connect with me on social: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Helpful Travel Resources: Get 25% off TrustedHouseSitters Membership $10 off Worldpackers Membership Get up to 40% OFF on Hostels All Over Europe
Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This week I had a chat with Kasey Dellapenna! Kasey is a 28-year-old digital nomad from the US. She's been budget traveling around the world for over 8 years. She shows people how to travel around the world for longer and cheaper! Kasey works in social media as a creator and a consultant and she recently set up a home base in Guatemala! In this episode, we talk about... Her journey from working in corporate America to becoming a full digital nomad How she secured a part-time social media position by using her personal TikTok as a portfolio Advice on starting as a content creator Difference between being a creator vs a consumer Realities of being a content creator Working with Brands The difference between sales and marketing as a content creator Her move to Guatemala What having a home base is like after traveling full time Details on what moving to a new country looks like Join Kasey & me on Social Media: Kasey TikTok Kasey Instagram While She's Away Instagram While She's Away TikTok https://msha.ke/whileshesaway Travel Resources: Get 25% off TrustedHouseSitters Membership $10 off Worldpackers Membership Get up to 40% OFF on Hostels All Over Europe
Welcome to a little bonus episode of While She's Away to Celebrate 1 Year of the Podcast! Just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to anyone and everyone who has listened to and supported this podcast this past year. I appreciate all of you! Connect with me on socials: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away TikTok Travel Resources: Get 25% off your TrustedHouseSitter Membership Stay Around the World for Free! Get Discounts on Hostels all Over Europe
Welcome back to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! This week I had the pleasure of chatting with Andrea Valeria! Andrea is a remote work specialist, meaning she helps people land remote jobs. She does that through her educational/entertainment content on social media & her course ‘Land Your First Remote Job.' She started working remotely back in 2015 & creating content around the remote work lifestyle since then when she was a full digital nomad — working while traveling & moving to different cities. Andrea is originally from Panama & is now based out of México City. In this episode, we talk about... How to change the job you already have into a remote position Andreas' journey from a news reporter to a fully self-employed business owner Best practices for transitioning into remote work Tips for landing your first remote job How finding a remote job is like dating What NOT to do when searching for remote jobs How to take the skills you already have and make them remote Creating different income streams Join Andrea & me on Social Media: Andrea Instagram Andrea TikTok Andrea's Website Andrea's Youtube While She's Away IG While She's Away Tiktok Remote Job Directory Additional Travel Resources Get 25% off of TrustedHouseSitters Membership $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership to Stay Around the World For Free Get up to 40% OFF on Hostels All Over Europe
Welcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast babe! I've been having some trouble staying consistent with posting episodes as you can see from my sporadic releasing of episodes, but in exactly one week I will be back in New Jersey and will be able to fully focus on getting episodes out to you on time! I also want to mention that the first-ever episode of While She's Away Podcast was released on December 30th, 2021 which means this month the podcast will be officially one year old! It's really exciting to see how the podcast has grown and progressed in that one year! I would love to celebrate the first anniversary by doing a question-answering episode! So I would love for you to send me any questions you possibly have about me, my love life, my favorite color, travel, solo travel, and my craziest travel story, nothing is off limits! If you want to hear your question answered by me on the podcast then you can send your questions to me by December 27th via While She's Away Instagram or to my email whileshesawaypodcast@gmail.com Looking forward to hearing from you! This week's guest is the lovely Michelle Checchi! Michelle used to work in New York at a TV station. Even though she enjoyed her career, she always had travel on her mind. She spent a year saving money and doing anything she could to add to her travel fund from getting a second job to moving apartments! Now several years later Michelle lives in Tel Aviv as a full-time self-employed freelance writer and video producer. In this episode, we talk about... Michelle finding herself in India, low on money, and deciding to kickstart her freelance career She walks us through the beginning of her freelance journey Advice on how to start as a freelancer What to do if you follow all the steps and still don't have clients The unsexy side of freelance (taxes, business accounts, etc.) Not allowing what others think to stop you Handling imposter syndrome Overcoming fear around finances Join Michelle & me on Socials: Michelle Website Michelle Instagram Michelle TikTok While She's Away Instagram While She's Away TikTok Resources to Help You Travel for Cheap! Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership to Stay Around the World For Free Get up to 40% OFF on Hostels All Over Europe!
Hi Queen and Welcome to another episode of the While She's Away Podcast! In this episode, I had a super enjoyable and informative chat with Cali O'Connor! Cali is a Career Break Coach who helps professionals break free of burnout by creating intentional career breaks filled with adventure and purpose through her courses and membership program. She is a former chemical and biomolecular engineer who left the hustle and grind of the oil & gas industry for her own 2.5-year career break spent traveling around the world. She successfully transitioned back into the corporate world, landing numerous interviews and 3 job offers, ultimately changing industries completely. Later she embarked on a second career break which culminated in the birth of her business. As an expert career break coach, she knows what it takes to design and execute a purposeful, fulfilling career break that will change your life forever. In this episode, we talk about... Cali's experience with burnout which lead to her taking several career breaks What a career break is How to prepare for a career break How to work through fears around taking a career break Preparing your finances for a career break Also the dogs we were both dog-sitting decided to add in as well lol Connect with Cali & I on social: Travel Shifters Website Travel Shifters IG Travel Shifters Tiktok Travel Shifters FB group Travel Possibilities Podcast While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Get your travel discounts!! Stay Around the World for Free & Get 25% off TrustedHouseSitters $10 off your Worldpackers Membership! Get up to 40% off on your European Travels with Hostelpass
AHHH HELLO and Welcome to Season 2 of the While She's Away Podcast! In this first episode of Season 2, I had the honor of chatting with Julia Masselos! Julia's been dreaming of a nomad life since she was 16. Now, 10 years later, she's been on the road for over 3 years and has no intention of stopping anytime soon. She prefers alternative travel, that lets you get under the skin of a place and rely on the kindness of strangers, like hitchhiking, camping, and Couchsurfing. In this episode, we talk about... - Her personal journey to becoming a digital nomad - The fears and limiting beliefs she overcame to get there and her advice on how you can as well - Learning to trust yourself on your journey - Some of her wild travel experiences - and more like always! I decided to kick off Season 2 with 6 part series on Digital Nomad life! Because this is something am currently navigating, I know it would also be helpful for others! Episode 1: Limiting Beliefs around becoming a digital nomad Episode 2: Career Breaks Episode 3: Finding a remote job Episode 4: Freelance Work Episode 5: Running your own business while traveling Episode 6: Working as a content creator I hope at least one of these topics interests you and that you find it useful! Connect with Julia & I on social: While She's Away Podcast IG While She's Away Podcast TikTok Julia's IG Julia's TikTok Julia's Podcast Get 25% off your TrustedHousesitter Membership! Get $10 off your Worldpackers Membership! Hostelpass Membership!
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