Welcome to a special series of interviews on The Remote Life Podcast featuring remote workers and business owners who are living longer term in Barbados. A special thanks to Barbados Tourism for having us and for introducing us to island life and its inspiring community! Stay tuned for the full interviews, and if you’d like to watch the full videos, you can do so on YouTube.

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Audrey Scott! Originally from the US, Audrey is the co-founder of Uncornered Market. A tourism and marketing consultancy that helps destinations and travel companies develop sustainable products and connect travellers to meaningful experiences. In this episode, we dive into what sustainable travel really means in action, surprising sustainability practices that can be game-changers, and how to apply these principles to content creation and personal branding. So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Alessia and Toti! Originally from Italy and now UK-based, Alessia and Toti are the slowmads behind Passportandstamps.com: a travel platform built around authentic experiences spanning five years and 45+ countries. In this episode, we dive into building sustainable content businesses, why they choose experiences over destinations, and the importance of maintaining authenticity in an oversaturated industry. So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Flor Dos Reis! Originally from Argentina and now based in the Algarve, Flor is a community builder and consultant who founded LOFT Community: a growing network connecting remote professionals across Portugal. In this episode, we dive into building sustainable remote work communities, why the Algarve offers a different pace for remote professionals, and the importance of designing your life authentically. So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Simone Franke! Currently based in Lisbon, Simone, also known as Nina Simone, is a German-born entrepreneur and passionate ‘people builder’. She is the founder of Pappus Agency and co-founder of SheSapiens, a global network empowering female founders. In this episode, we talk about the importance of creating safe spaces in business, how cultural nuances impact remote work experiences, and addressing overlooked challenges like burnout and loneliness in the remote work landscape. So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Lily Szabo! Only occasionally nomadic, but always a Chiang Mai hype-girl, Lily is a mom-preneur who gets geeky about the lifestyle and global changes unlocked by remote work. In this episode, we talk about how the term digital nomad has developed, the DTV programme and how Chiang Mai has evolved into a remote work hub. So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! After a bit of a pause from posting, we’re returning to the airwaves. Starting with a quick interlude episode from our host, Han Talbot, about: The not-so-sexy realities of remote work Identity shifts when embracing this lifestyle Thoughtful destination selection beyond trending hotspots Why returning ”home” isn’t failing What’s next for The Remote Life So grab a coffee, a tea or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Is the digital nomad lifestyle really all it’s cracked up to be? In this episode, Han Talbot (Host of The Remote Life Podcast) shares why she’s stepping away from digital nomadism for herself after over a decade being on-off remote. Whether you’re considering becoming a digital nomad or questioning if it’s right for you, this episode Han talks about designing a remote lifestyle that works for you. Grab a coffee, a tea or something stronger and let’s get started.

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today in collaboration with Native Teams, we’ll be chatting with Skerdi Sino! Based in Tirana, Skerdi is Vice President of Demand Generation at Native Teams: a global payment solution for freelancers, remote workers, and international businesses. In this episode, we talk about balancing business and travel responsibilities as well as the Native Teams product and the services they offer to support digital nomads and remote workers in managing their finances and employment arrangements. So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Hannah Dixon! Currently based in Mexico, Hannah is a Virtual Assistant & Freelancer Business Coach, Recruiter, and the Founder of Digital Nomad Kit, one of the largest and longest-running VA training platforms, as well as Rainbow Remote, a community aimed at elevating LGBTQIA+ remote professionals. In this episode, we talk about Digital Nomad Kit and who it is for, creating a remote lifestyle that works for you and some things people may not know about the remote and freelance lifestyle. So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Rebecca Hawkes! Originally from the UK, Rebecca is a Confidence & Life Coach as well as the host of The Confidence Show Podcast. She supports her clients in creating more self confidence, empowering them to follow their desires, and helping them to become fearless in all that they do so they can live the life they truly desire. In this episode, we talk about building a lifestyle and business that works for you, having the freedom to tweak your business over time and the empowerment that a remote business can provide in our day to day. So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Maris Kohv!  For the past 6 years, as Founder (and CEO) of MINOMA, Maris has been crafting transformative experiences for conscious entrepreneurs and mindful nomads.  In this episode, we talk about MINOMA and who it is for, the power of in-person events for remote workers and some tips for finding more mindfulness in your own remote life. So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Marie Tuason! Originally from the Philippines, Marie is the founder and CEO of digital marketing agency Adrenaline Agency, as well as the founder of Kaya Connections: a retreats and coliving programme helping nomads build lasting connections through harmonious experiences. In this episode, we talk about mindful travel, how remote lifers can incorporate mindfulness into their own travels and things people may be surprised to know about the Philippines. So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be welcoming back Nienke Nina Keizer! Now based in Austria, Nienke Nina is a Marketing Strategist, Digital Storyteller & Podcaster. She founded Aligned Expressions which is her personal mission and way to help people and companies to show up online with confidence and ease. In this episode, we talk about finding alignment with your marketing for your business, the impact of accountability conversations and spaces for entrepreneurship and some of the things people may not know about different platforms in 2024. So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World! And in this special edition, I’ll be talking through The Remote Life journey so far and my thoughts on starting a podcast. So grab a coffee, a tea or something stronger, and welcome to the 50th episode of The Remote Life Podcast!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Sergio Sala! While Sergio has been a digital nomad for ten years, he has spent the last five years producing city guides specifically for digital nomads and uploading his experiences to YouTube. In this episode, we talk about a typical day in Sergio’s life including how he plans content, as well as things to know about digital nomad tourism and content creation. So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Alex Trembath! Originally from the UK, Alex and his partner Lisa are the founders of Career Gappers: which inspires people to blend work and travel through workations, sabbaticals and business trips. In this episode, we talk about living the remote lifestyle from a remote base, their workation process and talking to your manager about taking a workation. So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Paul Dow! Originally from the UK, Paul is a Co-Founder and Director of Traverse Events and Founder of InDepartures: a crowdsourced platform that provides detailed, authentic, and user-contributed insights about airports across the globe. In this episode, we talk about who InDepartures is for, the development of digital nomad needs and lifestyle as well as Paul’s favourite locations and carry on must haves. So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Gonçalo Hall! Originally from Portugal, Gonçalo is the President of the Digital Nomad Association Portugal and CEO of NomadX, a global platform for digital nomads. In this episode, we talk about digital nomad tourism and events, what brands need to know about digital nomad communities, as well as Gonçalo’s goal to create 50 communities around the globe. So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!

Welcome back to The Remote Life! My name is Han Talbot, also known as Han Meets World, and today we’ll be chatting with Maya Middlemiss! Based in Spain, Maya is host of the Future is Freelance Podcast as well as the Founder of Remote Work Europe, a space that enables people to choose where they want to live, and contribute to their local communities on their own terms. In this episode, we talk about who Remote Work Europe is for, as well as things people need to know about digital nomads and common misconceptions, plus we dive into ways that creative business owners can optimise AI. So grab a coffee, a tea, or something stronger, and let’s get started!