2.11 How to Be a Digital Nomad with Kayla Ihrig

Meet Kayla, a passionate digital nomad, discussing her life-changing journey and upcoming book, "How to Be a Digital Nomad." Kayla shares her experiences, including meeting her husband on the road, embracing the challenges, and building a remote work lifestyle. Key Points: Inspiration for Travel: Kayla's desire to escape the mundane and avoid the trap of waiting for weekends and vacations fueled her journey into the digital nomad lifestyle. Fear of Complacency: A pivotal moment at work made Kayla realize the danger of wishing away life. Remote work offered a way to be mindful and intentional in designing her own life. Traveling Solo: Starting in Mexico, Kayla ventured through eight countries, learning, working, and immersing herself in diverse cultures. Meeting Her Husband: Spanish school in Guatemala led to unexpected connections, and Kayla found love on the road. They established a home base in the Netherlands before going fully nomadic again. Balancing Work and Travel: Kayla emphasizes the need to visualize working while traveling, dispelling the misconception of a perpetual vacation. Upcoming Book – "How to Be a Digital Nomad": A practical guide with a memoir touch, featuring stories of digital nomads spanning five decades, offering valuable insights and tips for aspiring nomads. Kayla's new book, "How to Be a Digital Nomad," is set to release on January 30th, 2024. Available on major platforms, including Amazon, Target, and Barnes & Noble. 🌐 Connect with Kayla on her website ________________________  Do you love the show? Check out our⁠ ⁠⁠official merch page⁠⁠⁠ ⁠on Etsy and support the show! ________________________

On this episode of Work From Home Forever, Pilar Orti, a writer, podcaster, and the founder of Virtual Not Distant joins us on the show. Pilar shared her journey into remote work, which began in 2011, driven by her need to travel frequently to visit family. Initially trained as an actress, Pilar transitioned to remote work, finding comfort in working from home and utilizing coworking spaces when necessary. Pilar discussed her experience with coworking spaces, noting the practical challenges such as commuting time, costs, and temperature discomfort. She ultimately found working from home more comfortable and convenient. Pilar has set up a cozy home office with a standing desk and plenty of natural light, sharing the space with her husband, who prefers coworking spaces. Pilar emphasized the importance of maintaining work-life balance, avoiding work apps on her mobile phone, and setting boundaries with clients regarding availability. She highlighted the need for understanding individual work preferences and creating a work environment that supports personal well-being. In founding Virtual Not Distant, Pilar aimed to support remote teams and small businesses in utilizing online spaces for effective collaboration. She underscored the growing acceptance of remote work and the importance of flexibility in today's work environment. Pilar’s approach to work-life balance and her commitment to creating a supportive remote work culture are central to her philosophy and the success of Virtual Not Distant. Connect with Pilar: Website: Virtual Not Distant LinkedIn: Pilar Orti Listen to this episode from Pilar's podcast, Adventures in Podcasting, where I was her guest and we talked about my start in podcasting. ________________________  Do you love the show? Check out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠official merch page⁠⁠⁠ ⁠on Etsy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and support the show! ________________________