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Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts
Beach Commute
216 episodes
1 day ago
Beach Commute: Whether you are currently a digital nomad or aspiring to become one, this is the podcast for you. We talk all things remote work and travel, including how to get a fully-remote job, how to become a digital nomad, how to optimize your experience as a current digital nomad, and top travel destinations and personal experiences. Need customized help getting a fully remote job? Join our program: https://form.typeform.com/to/euZx1miM Get access to 300+ companies that let you work from anywhere: https://anywhereatlas.beachcommute.com Contact: hello@beachcommute.com
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Beach Commute: Whether you are currently a digital nomad or aspiring to become one, this is the podcast for you. We talk all things remote work and travel, including how to get a fully-remote job, how to become a digital nomad, how to optimize your experience as a current digital nomad, and top travel destinations and personal experiences. Need customized help getting a fully remote job? Join our program: https://form.typeform.com/to/euZx1miM Get access to 300+ companies that let you work from anywhere: https://anywhereatlas.beachcommute.com Contact: hello@beachcommute.com
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Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts
From North Carolina to teaching English in the Thai Royal Palace | Ep 214

What does it really look like to build a digital nomad lifestyle that lasts years, not just months?

In this episode, Marisa sat down with Blythe, a longtime listener of the show who’s been living the remote work dream across the globe.

She shares what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what she wishes every new digital nomad knew before getting started.

Whether you’re dreaming of your first trip or wondering how to make this lifestyle sustainable, you’ll find honest advice, funny stories, and surprising takeaways from someone who’s truly been there.

🕒 Episode Highlights:

  • 👋 Meet Blythe: From podcast listener to full-time digital nomad guest and why she calls herself the “grandmother of digital nomads” 👵🌍

  • 🦘The first big leap: how she decided to leave home and start traveling

  • 🤯 Biggest challenges: In the early months abroad (and how she overcame them)
  • 🐢 Travel speed: The unexpected benefits of slow travel vs. fast travel

    🤗 Community: Building friendships and community as a long-term nomad

    She also talks about: How remote work has shaped her day-to-day freedom, dealing with fear, uncertainty, and burnout on the road, and lessons only years of nomad life can teach you and what she’d do differently if she started today

    Get work-from-anywhere job alerts sent to your inbox today to land a job that will let you work from anywhere.

    beachcommute.com/email

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    3 days ago
    1 hour 4 minutes 41 seconds

    Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts
    Your step-by-step guide to landing a fully remote job | Ep 213

    If you’ve been applying to remote jobs and hearing crickets, or don’t even know where to start, this episode is for you.

    Today, we’re pulling back the curtain on why most people struggle to land a fully remote job, what’s actually working right now in the market, and how our Remote Job FastTrack program is designed to guide you through the process.

    We also share real stories from our team, the behind-the-scenes mistakes that keep applicants stuck, and the strategies that have helped people land interviews for jobs they didn’t even think were possible.


    Episode Highlights:

    🎙 [00:00] Why This Episode Is Different
    We set aside our normal storytelling to talk about something that could change your career path.


    💡 [00:08] Why Finding a Remote Job Is So Hard Right Now
    The market realities no one is talking about—and why it’s not just “apply more.”


    🛑 [00:14] The Top 3 Mistakes Remote Job Seekers Make
    From resume traps to missed networking opportunities.


    🧭 [00:22] How the Remote Job FastTrack Works
    Our step-by-step approach to getting you clear, visible, and competitive in the remote job market.


    📖 [00:27] Ian’s Story
    How he went from struggling to landing a role that lets him work from anywhere.


    🔍 [00:34] Decoding the Hidden Job Market
    Where the best remote jobs are hiding, and how to find them.


    🎧 Whether you’re ready to join the Remote Job FastTrack or just want insider strategies for your job search, this episode will give you clarity and next steps.


    If you'd like to apply to Remote Job Fast Track, you can submit your info here:

    Beachcommute.com/apply


    -----------------------------------------

    This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. Your actual results—including job offers, salaries, and how long it takes to get hired—will vary depending on your experience, skills, effort, and the job market. We do not guarantee job placement, specific salaries, or timelines. Any success stories or examples mentioned are not typical and are shared to illustrate what's possible—not what’s promised.

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    1 week ago
    31 minutes 51 seconds

    Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts
    The 11 real ways digital nomads actually make friends | Ep 211

    In this episode, Jeff and Marisa dive deep into what it really takes to build meaningful friendships while traveling, and the biggest reasons people end up lonely while chasing the dream.


    Episode Highlights:

    🏡 Coliving Spaces: The Good, the Boutique, and the IsolatedNot all coliving is created equal. How to find the ones that actually build community (and which ones feel like glorified hostels).


    🌍 WiFi Tribe: Built-In Friends or Emotional Crutch?Reflections on how structured nomad groups like WiFi Tribe help or hinder your ability to build your own community.


    💻 Coworking Spaces: Connection Hub or Just a Desk?We unpack the myth of coworking as a social space—and what actually happens when you're head-down behind a laptop.


    🏐 Sports Groups: The Friend-Making Hack You’re Probably IgnoringWhy pickup volleyball, spikeball, pickleball and casual leagues might be the most natural way to meet real friends without trying.


    🕵️ [00:50] Debunking the Big Lies of Nomad FriendshipsWe challenge common advice we’ve seen online, from meetups to Facebook groups to coworking-based assumptions.


    🎧 Tune in if you’ve ever felt lonely while living the dream, or just want to build deeper friendships wherever you are in the world.


    To get a fully remote job so that you can start traveling the world, make sure to subscribe to our daily job alerts: beachcommute.com/email

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    2 weeks ago
    59 minutes 26 seconds

    Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts
    19 of the coolest cultural traditions from around the world | Ep 210

    Ever been somewhere and thought, “Why don’t we do this back home?”
    That’s what this episode is all about.

    From fika breaks in Sweden to barefoot freedom in Costa Rica, we’re sharing the cultural customs we fell in love with while traveling—and the ones we seriously wish we could steal.

    Also: no llama fetus sacrifices this time. (Yes, that’s a real thing in Bolivia.)


    🎉 [00:00] Why Cultural Customs Matter
    A quick intro—and the surprising things we’re not bringing home.


    ☕ [00:05] A Coffee Break with Soul How slowing down and making space for conversation totally changed how we work.


    🥾 [00:10] Barefoot Living in Costa Rica No shoes, no stress—how this simple lifestyle shift impacted our nervous systems.


    🥟 [00:18] The Power of Shared Meals How food rituals—from Georgia to Guatemala—bond people better than meetings ever could.


    🎒 [00:23] Outdoor Everything in Europe Parks, picnics, plaza culture—why being outside is treated so differently abroad.


    🫶 [00:28] Hospitality Traditions That Stunned Us From tea in Morocco to open-door homes in South Africa—how generosity showed up around the world.


    👣 [00:32] Grounding in Nature as a Daily Norm What cultures get right about walking barefoot, forest bathing, and reconnecting.


    💡 [00:37] The One Custom We Each Wish Was Global Our personal top picks—and how they’ve shaped our values.


    Get a remote job and live anywhere in the world: beachcommute.com/email

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    3 weeks ago
    53 minutes 42 seconds

    Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts
    13 spiciest digital nomad questions on the interwebs | Ep 209

    This week, we’re diving into the hot takes, hard truths, and hilariously uncomfortable questions that digital nomads are asking online, from Reddit rabbit holes to unfiltered social threads. No prep, no script, just real talk.

    Some answers might surprise you. Some might offend you. All of them? Raw and real.


    🔥 [00:00] The Rules: No Scripts, Just Spitfire Takes
    Why we didn’t prep for this episode—and why that might be a mistake.


    🤔 [00:06] “Are You Just Running Away from Life?”We tackle the most common (and annoying) criticism nomads face.


    🏝️ [00:11] “Are Digital Nomads Even Contributing to Society?”This one gets heated. Spoiler: We have thoughts.


    ❤️ [00:18] “Can You Actually Have a Real Relationship While Traveling?”Long-distance. Short flings. Love in motion. Let’s talk about it.


    💻 [00:24] “Is Anyone Actually Working on These Beaches?”A brutal (and honest) breakdown of work vs. vibes.


    🌍 [00:29] “Where’s the Line Between Travel and Cultural Disrespect?”We dive into cultural sensitivity, cringe-worthy moments, and how to do better.


    🧳 [00:35] “What If You’re Just... Lost?”The existential question no one wants to admit—but most nomads have asked.


    👀 [00:42] “What’s the Most Unexpected Thing No One Told You?”Our biggest shocks, regrets, and unexpected wins from years on the road.


    🎤 This one’s loose, loud, and very real. Tune in for laughs, cringe, and truth bombs—straight from the digital nomad frontlines.




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    1 month ago
    54 minutes 57 seconds

    Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts
    The remote career path you’ve probably never considered (but maybe you should) | Ep 208

    How to Make $72K–$168K Remotely—Even Without Prior Experience

    What if you could break into a fully remote career where on-target earnings often range from $72K to $168K per year—even if you don’t have direct experience in the field? And what if that path could give you the freedom to work from anywhere in the world in just a few weeks?

    In this episode, Marisa sits down with Beach Commuter, Ian, to unpack one of the most surprising and fast-growing remote career paths available today. It’s a role most people overlook—but it could be the perfect fit for your income goals and lifestyle.

     You’ll discover:

    • What this remote role actually entails

    • The two primary paths within the field

    • Why it’s ideal for digital nomads (or anyone tired of the office)

    • How some people are getting hired in as little as 2–4 weeks

    • Why this is one of the fastest ways to land a remote job with high earning potential

    If you’ve been spinning your wheels applying to remote roles on job boards…

     This episode will show you a new path—and the tools to pursue it.

     

    Apply to see if Remote Job Fast Track is a fit for you: beachcommute.com/apply


     Want vetted remote job openings sent straight to your inbox? beachcommute.com/email


    Disclaimer: This episode is for educational and informational purposes only. The on target earnings ranges, earnings figures, and hiring timelines discussed reflect averages publicly listed by hiring companies for these roles, and are not specific to our clients or program participants. We are sharing data as reported by employers in job postings and industry sources, not as guarantees or promises of individual outcomes.

    Your actual results—including job offers, salaries, and how long it takes to get hired—will vary depending on your experience, skills, effort, and the job market. We do not guarantee job placement, specific salaries, or timelines. Any success stories or examples mentioned are not typical and are shared to illustrate what's possible—not what’s promised.

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    1 month ago
    45 minutes 49 seconds

    Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts
    How these 5 people failed at digital nomad life (and gave up) | Ep 207

    We break down a recent viral article titled "My Mind Was Shrieking: What Am I Doing?"—a dramatic takedown of the digital nomad dream.


    But how accurate is it really? Let’s talk about the nuance, the truth, and what’s really going on beneath the surface.


    📉 [00:00] Is Big Cubicle Coming for Us?Why the media suddenly hates digital nomads—and who benefits from that fear.


    🧳 [00:05] When the Dream Starts to CrumbleA traveler’s story of freedom turned to confusion—how chasing “more” went sideways.


    🚩 [00:08] Nomad Red Flags: Are You Escaping or Expanding?Party-hopping, country-counting, and the numbing spiral that looks a lot like growth.


    ⛔ [00:12] Travel Can’t Heal What You’re AvoidingThe illusion of constant motion—and the crash when it stops working.


    🎭 [00:16] The “Fake Freedom” TrapWhat happens when your passport is full but your life feels empty.


    🧘 [00:20] Self-Soothing or Self-Sabotage?The fine line between using travel to regulate… and using it to run.


    ✔️ [00:24] What the Article Actually Gets RightSpoiler: It’s not all wrong. Here’s where the critique hits home.


    🌅 [00:27] Nomads Who Are Doing It RightReal-life stories of people who are thriving—and how they’ve built it intentionally.


    🏗️ [00:30] How to Build a Life That Doesn’t Burn You OutBalance, community, routines, and all the good stuff that keeps you sane.


    🧭 [00:34] The 5 Signs You’re Losing Your Nomad CompassWhat to watch for when your lifestyle stops aligning with your values.


    💬 [00:38] Our Own Identity Crises (Yep, We’ve Been There)Personal stories of burnout, misalignment, and coming out the other side.


    📝 [00:42] Rewriting the Nomad NarrativeA more honest—and more human—vision for what this life can really be.


    🎧 Listen in to get past the headlines and into the heart of what it really means to live (and thrive) as a digital nomad.


    Get daily fully-remote jobs sent to your inbox: beachcommute.com/email

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    1 month ago
    55 minutes 14 seconds

    Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts
    Is digital nomad life the antidote to burnout and low-grade misery? | Ep 206

    Ever wondered why you feel so alive in some places—and so drained in others? In this episode, Jeff and Marisa peel back the layers of how travel, environment, and even the tiniest details of where you live can transform your mindset.


    ☀️ [00:03] Sunlight and Natural Light
    Explore the science behind daylight exposure, serotonin boosts, and why you might feel better the moment you step into the sun.


    🏠 [00:09] Big Windows & Bright Spaces
    Learn how architecture and interior design—think massive windows vs. dark little caves—can make or break your mood.


    ❄️ [00:14] Seasonal Depression and Light Access
    Hear how digital nomads escape the winter blues by chasing the sun when most people are stuck inside.


    🌳 [00:18] Proximity to Green Spaces
    Why trees, parks, and daily nature contact have a profound impact on stress, health, and happiness.


    🌿 [00:23] Grounding & Barefoot Contact
    Get the lowdown on grounding—what happens when you ditch your shoes and reconnect directly with the earth.


    🌊 [00:28] Blue Spaces: The Healing Power of Water
    Oceans, rivers, waterfalls—why moving water does wonders for calming your nervous system.


    🗺️ [00:33] Specific Destinations for Nature Lovers
    Travel inspiration for your next mood-boosting escape, from Costa Rica and Colombia to the mountains of Patagonia.


    🏙️ [00:38] City Life vs. Natural Settings
    A real talk on how urban environments drain us—and what happens when you finally step into wide-open spaces.


    🔄 [00:43] The Role of Novelty and Change
    How new places, fresh sights, and unexpected experiences can instantly reset your outlook.


    🌱 [00:48] Creating Micro-Environments at Home
    Simple ideas to bring a little of that outdoors magic into your daily space—wherever you are.


    🌍 [00:52] Digital Nomad Life as a Mental Health Strategy
    Why having the freedom to choose your environment might be the most underrated self-care move you can make.


    If you want to get a remote job, make sure to follow Beach Commute's daily remote job newsletter with hot opportunities that will let you work from anywhere in the world.


    beachcommute.com/email


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    1 month ago
    1 hour 5 minutes 35 seconds

    Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts
    The truth about a digital nomad's travel schedule | Ep 205

    What Actually Happens in a Year of Digital Nomad Life?

    Ever wondered what a full year looks like when you're working remotely and bouncing between countries? We take you behind the Instagram filters and into the spreadsheets as we recount exactly where we lived, worked, and wandered over the past year.


    2018 — The Experiment Begins
    13:03 – Marisa shares how she "really started nomading" with a 6-week stint in Indonesia. Jeff starts dabbling in San Diego.
    17:27 – Jeff finds his first nomad community via WiFi Tribe and gets the travel bug.


    2019 — The Wild One
    18:55 – Jeff and Marisa's paths cross. 2019 is packed with fast travel, wild detours, and a taste of “let’s go everywhere” energy.
    22:09 – Jeff calls it: “2019 was f***ing wild.”


    2020 — Pandemic Plot Twist
    25:40 – The year starts in Mexico and ends with everyone being told to fly home.
    30:38 – Marisa bookends her year in Playa del Carmen.


    2021 — The Recovery Year
    32:13 – Big group mansions, hernia surgeries, and "lessons learned" define this post-lockdown transition year.


    2022 — The Reset Year
    39:19 – Marisa calls it her least traveled year—here’s why.
    45:00 – Jeff returns to a place that "called him back since 2018."


    2023 — Burnout and Breaks
    49:17 – Stateside living dominates as both reflect on burnout and slowing down.
    51:40 – Jeff spends 6 months in the US feeling like he "didn’t want to go anywhere."


    2024 — Healing and Stillness
    54:00 – Marisa finds out about her mold toxicity; both reflect on how stillness brought clarity.


    2025 — Back in Motion
    56:32 – A busier year kicks off, but the future is still wide open.


    🌍 For Aspiring Nomads and Curiosity-Seekers Alike…

    This episode is your peek behind the curtain:

  • How erratic (or structured) digital nomad travel can be

  • The destinations we loved, hated, or just barely survived

  • What we learned from 12 months of movement


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    1 month ago
    1 hour 2 minutes 51 seconds

    Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts
    Digital nomad propaganda you should absolutely ignore | Ep 204

    Do you ever feel like Instagram is lying to you about remote work? You're not alone—and in this episode, we’re calling out the bullsh*t.


    Jeff and Marisa dive headfirst into the myths, misconceptions, and subtle societal messages that try to dissuade people from living the digital nomad lifestyle.

    These aren’t just misunderstandings—they’re propaganda, and we’re setting the record straight.


    🚫 Is it true that you'll never get promoted unless you're in the office?

    🚫 Do you really have to work from Bali or Lisbon to be a 'real' digital nomad?

    🚫 Is remote work just for people without “serious” careers?


    Spoiler: All of that is nonsense.


    In this refreshingly honest episode, you’ll learn:

    • Why some outdated companies still confuse "showing up" with doing good work
    • What kinds of remote workers actually do get promoted (and how to become one)
    • The surprisingly harmful advice people post about remote work on social media
    • How to think critically about the content you're fed in the digital nomad space


    You’ll also hear some hilarious back-and-forths, personal stories from our own nomadic journeys, and hot takes you won’t find on your algorithmically-curated feed.


    Whether you're just dreaming about working from anywhere or already living the laptop lifestyle, this episode will help you cut through the noise and build a remote career that’s actually right for you.


    🎧 Hit play if you’re tired of remote work clichés and ready for the real talk.


    📧 Want to get work-from-anywhere remote job alerts sent to your email each day? www.beachcommute.com/email

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    2 months ago
    46 minutes

    Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts
    Death of the digital nomad? | Ep 203

    Jeff and Marisa unpack the clickbait-y claim making the rounds in the media: that digital nomadism is dying 😱

    But wait... is it?

    👉 Why is the media suddenly turning on the remote work lifestyle they once romanticized?
    👉 What stats and stories are actually happening on the ground?
    👉 Are fewer people working from abroad—or just doing it differently?
    👉 What major shift is reshaping how nomads live, work, and travel in 2025?
    👉 And what does it really mean to be a digital nomad now?

    Whether you’re a remote work lifer or just digital-nomad curious, this one’s packed with truth bombs, predictions, and some hot takes on the future of work-from-anywhere life.

    Press play to find out if digital nomads are really dying... or just being reborn. 🌍

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    2 months ago
    38 minutes 58 seconds

    Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts
    Why half the jobs you see online are fake (and what to do about it) | Ep 202

    Think you're applying to real remote jobs?

    Think again. Up to 50% of remote job listings might be totally fake — no role, no team, just a phantom posting sucking your time into the job-hunt void.

    In this episode, Jeff and Marisa uncover:

    👻 Ghost Listings: Companies that look like they’re hiring... but aren’t. No real job exists.

    🛠️ Pipeline Builders: Companies "always hiring" to stockpile resumes for later.

    📉 Layoff Disguisers: A new listing might appear…because they may want to lay someone off and hire for cheaper.

    🧠 PR Stunts: Fake jobs meant to make the company look like it's growing.

    💼 Control Tactics : Employers post fake roles just to make current staff feel replaceable and work harder 😬.

    💀 Actual Scams – Fake companies trying to steal your 💰 or identity. Red flags include vague descriptions, sketchy pay, and asking for your info upfront.

    This is one of those “you’ll never job search the same way again” episodes.

    Mentioned in the episode:

    Browse fully vetted work-from-anywhere jobs: ⁠https://beachcommute.com/jobs⁠

    Hit play. You might just save yourself months of wasted effort.


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    2 months ago
    59 minutes 25 seconds

    Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts
    The digital nomad location awards: Best beaches, adventures, nightlife & more | Ep 201

    It’s time for the first-ever Digital Nomad Location Awards, where we (Marisa and Jeff) crown the best places around the world across 10 epic categories. From jaw-dropping beaches and foodie hotspots to insane adventure zones and the ultimate cities to work remotely from.

    And the best part? We didn’t plan our answers ahead of time, so get ready for unfiltered reactions, some passionate debates, and a whole lot of unexpected picks (plus some hilariously terrible “dishonorable mentions”).

    Inspired by a Beach Commute podcast listener, this episode dives into the places we’ve actually lived and worked—not just passed through—so you’re getting real, lived-in insights for your future travels.

    What you can expect:

  • 🌴 The “Best Beach” debate gets spicy—Costa Rica vs. the Philippines vs. Mexico. Who wins and why?

  • 🍝 This European country takes a surprise win for food (even from a self-proclaimed non-foodie!).

  • 🌅 Jaw-dropping sunsets, island hikes, and hidden atolls—guess where the best views in the world are?

  • 🏍️ This South American wild ATV escapes and Mars-like landscapes dominate the “Most Adventurous” category.

  • 🏙️ From Prague to Playa, discover the cities that balance charm, chaos, and co-working comfort.

  • 🎉 Why Lagos, Nigeria might have the wildest nightlife you’ve never considered.

  • 🛏️ The surprising town that scores consistently great modern accommodations at great prices.

  • 😬 Plus: The worst places we’ve stayed (concrete beds and sink showers included).

  • 📩 Big thanks to our listener for this episode idea

    Have one of your own? Write to us: hello@beachcommute.

    Want to travel like we do? Get remote job listings & digital nomad resources delivered daily: beachcommute.com/email


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    2 months ago
    44 minutes 36 seconds

    Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts
    200 episodes in: remote chaos, confessions, and surprises | Ep 200

    We’re tired, slightly unhinged, and coming in hot with stories, reflections, and behind-the-scenes chaos from four years of showing up — every single week — to talk remote work, digital nomad life, and figuring it out in real time.

    🎧 We reveal the real reason most podcasts don’t make it past 10 episodes (and how we survived 200)
    🔥 Marisa shows up running on fumes, Jeff almost didn't show up at all — and somehow it’s still a banger
    😂 Our “worst travel days” and chaotic work setups, finally exposed
    🌴 What we secretly miss (and don't miss) about being on the road full time
    🙃 Why the unhinged episodes — when we’re exhausted, rambling, and off-script — always hit the hardest
    📈 How we accidentally built a brand, a business, and a global community from weekly Zoom calls
    🧳 Would we do it all again from the start? Our surprising answers at the end
    🥴 The mental chaos of showing up every week — and how we keep making it work
    🎙️ The moment we almost quit the podcast… and what pulled us back

    This one’s fun, scrappy, reflective, and very real. Thanks for being with us on the ride — whether you’ve been here since episode 1 or just found us last week. Let’s keep going. 💛


    Join the email list: www.beachcommute.com/email

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    3 months ago
    1 hour 8 minutes 13 seconds

    Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts
    11 scams to watch out for as a digital nomad | Ep 199

    Ever wondered about the hidden scams that digital nomads encounter around the globe?

    In today's episode, hosts Jeff & Marisa share essential insights into scams and traps that nomads face on the road. Here's a sneak peek:

  • 🚕 Taxi tricks that even seasoned travelers fall for.

  • 📱 Sneaky Wi-Fi schemes at your favorite cafés.

  • 🏨 Accommodation traps—what to watch out for.

  • 💳 The infamous ATM scam and how to avoid it.

  • Tune in and arm yourself with the knowledge to stay one step ahead!

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    3 months ago
    57 minutes 1 second

    Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts
    7 realities you should know about being a digital nomad | Ep 198

    🦂 What happens when a bark scorpion crawls into your compression shorts and stays there for five minutes while you're driving a scooter?

    In this episode, we kick things off with a true "only in nomad life" story that had us squirming — literally. But that's just the beginning.

    We’re diving deep into the real, unfiltered truths about living as a digital nomad. No Instagram gloss here — just raw, hilarious, occasionally painful, and deeply honest moments from the road.

    🎒 Here’s a taste of what we unpack:

  • Why the first scorpion sting might not even be the worst part…

    The emotional crash of going home to Costco chicken conversations

  • The surprising emotional toll of visiting home after long-term travel

  • How fast travel becomes a sneaky addiction — and why it burns you out

  • What happens when your closest friends are now scattered across five continents

  • Why finding a frog in your bathroom (or a gecko the size of your forearm) might be the least weird part of your day

  • The heartbreak of goodbye after building a pop-up community you love

  • And yes… we even get into digital nomad dating — the beautiful chaos of falling in love across time zones, borders, and flight schedules

  • Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or dreaming of your first “quit your job and go” moment, this episode is your unfiltered guide to the messy, magical, and sometimes mildly venomous realities of nomad life.

    ✈️ Come for the scorpion, stay for the truth bombs. You’ve been warned.

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    3 months ago
    50 minutes 33 seconds

    Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts
    10 trips we said "f*ck it, book it" | Ep 197

    When’s the last time you really threw caution to the wind and booked a trip without overthinking it? 🌎✈️
    In this episode, Jeff and Marissa swap wild stories about the moments they threw the rulebook out the window — and booked plane tickets, castle stays, desert treks, and cross-country adventures on pure gut instinct.
    These are the trips that defined their nomad lives...and they might just inspire you to say “f*ck it, book it” too. 😉
    Come for the travel inspo — stay for the absolute chaos.
    (Warning: Extreme nostalgia and future trip planning may occur.)

    In this episode, you’ll hear about...
    ✅ Booking a French château out of pure FOMO 🏰

    ✅ Accidentally getting “married” by a monk in Myanmar 😂

    ✅ A random trip that led to getting stranded in Serbia 🇷🇸

    ✅ Finding a secret farm paradise outside Mexico City 🌳

    ✅ Saying yes to a castle summer camp (and foam arrow battles) 🎯

    ✅ How a chicken sandwich almost ruined a trek through Nepal 🐔

    ✅ A dust-covered, llama-filled ATV adventure in Bolivia 🦙

    ✅ Why spontaneous road trips are peak digital nomad life 🚗

    ✅ Booking a plane ticket with a stranger you met two days ago 👀

    ✅ The art of trusting your gut — even when it makes no sense


    👉 If you love the freedom to roam, you’ll love this one.👉 If you dream of having the freedom to roam, you need this one.

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    3 months ago
    53 minutes 55 seconds

    Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts
    How to transition your career to become a digital nomad | Ep 196

    🎧 Listen if you're asking:


    👉 “Can I really do this?”
    👉 “Do I need digital skills?”
    👉 “Am I too far along in my career to switch?”
    👉 “What if I have to take a pay cut?”
    👉 “Will I regret not doing this?”

    In this transformative episode of the Beach Commute Podcast, Jeff and Marisa answer one of the most common questions we get from aspiring digital nomads:
    "I’m a [insert non-digital job here] — can I really work remotely and travel the world?"

    From coal miners to potato farmers, nurses to office workers, this episode is a full-on permission slip to reinvent your career, reimagine your freedom, and reclaim your time.

    We dive deep into:

  • 🎯 What “transferable skills” really are and why almost everyone has them

  • 🧠 The #1 hidden fear stopping most people from making a career shift

  • 💰 Why taking a temporary pay cut might be the best decision of your life

  • 💼 How Marisa helped people go from non-digital jobs to dream remote roles

  • 📉 Understanding sunk cost fallacy — and how it's keeping you stuck

  • 🌍 Real talk on how your quality of life can skyrocket even with less money

  • 🧭 The secret to finding your dream remote job (it’s not what you think!)

  • You’re not starting over — you’re starting from experience.

  • You don’t have to sacrifice money forever… but you might trade prestige for freedom.

  • You already have the tools — now it’s about building the courage to leap.

  • Transitioning to remote work isn’t reserved for tech bros or 20-somethings.

  • The most common regret? Not doing it sooner.

  • Apply for our Remote Job Fast Track program:
    🔗 beachcommute.com/apply

    This program helps you:
    ✅ Identify your transferable skills✅ Discover remote-friendly careers that fit you✅ Build a resume and LinkedIn that actually gets noticed✅ Navigate the fears and mindset shifts that come with career change✅ Get hired (with support from expert coaches who’ve done it too)

    Reach out at hello@beachcommute.com
    Or drop a comment wherever you’re listening — we read them all.

    If your body’s telling you it’s time for a change…If you’re dreading another Monday in a job you’ve outgrown…If you’ve ever looked out the window and wondered, “What if?”...

    This episode is your sign.
    Freedom is possible — and it starts right here. 🌍💼🛫

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    4 months ago
    41 minutes 37 seconds

    Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts
    Top locations we wanted to stay longer & leave faster as digital nomads | Ep 195

    Where are the biggest surprise digital nomad locations that will absolutely blow your socks off?

    Which are places that SEEM like they would be amazing, but translate terribly for sustainably working?

    Jeff and Marisa break down their top 6 places they would have loved to stay longer as digital nomads, and the places they really wish they would have booked less time.

    Here's some teasers:

    🍝 This picturesque European city is somewhere everyone wants to go...but has the worst internet ever.

    🧛‍♂️ This (haunted) city is an absolute hidden gem that Jeff couldn't get enough of

    🥶 This city is GREAT, until your teeth start chattering.

    Listen in for insider tips on exactly where to find hidden gems, and where to dodge disappointments.

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    4 months ago
    51 minutes 19 seconds

    Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts
    3 mistakes holding you back from landing a fully remote job | Ep 194

    🚨 “I’ve applied to 100 jobs and haven’t landed one. What am I doing wrong?”
    If you’re asking this—or even silently thinking it—this episode is for you.

    In this raw and practical conversation, Jeff and Marisa break down:

  • The 3 most common mistakes that stop people from landing remote jobs

  • 💥 Why "working hard" isn’t the same as "working smart"

    🌀 How to stop spinning your wheels and actually start getting interviews

    🌍 Why landing a remote job isn’t just a career move—it’s a lifestyle unlock


  • 👀 Whether you’re burned out in your current job, dreaming of digital nomad life, or just craving more freedom and flexibility—we’ve helped hundreds of people land remote jobs that let them live life on their terms.


    💻 This episode is your starting point. We’re walking you through:

    • The exact strategy we teach inside our Remote Job Academy

    • Real success stories from our community

    • How to stop wasting time and finally get interviews that lead to offers

    🌎 Want to work from anywhere? Skip the guesswork.
    We’ll help you get there—without spending months lost in LinkedIn purgatory.

    If you’re curious about our program, fill out this form expressing your interest


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    4 months ago
    44 minutes 26 seconds

    Beach Commute - Digital Nomad Experts
    Beach Commute: Whether you are currently a digital nomad or aspiring to become one, this is the podcast for you. We talk all things remote work and travel, including how to get a fully-remote job, how to become a digital nomad, how to optimize your experience as a current digital nomad, and top travel destinations and personal experiences. Need customized help getting a fully remote job? Join our program: https://form.typeform.com/to/euZx1miM Get access to 300+ companies that let you work from anywhere: https://anywhereatlas.beachcommute.com Contact: hello@beachcommute.com