Welcome back to Global Nomad Hacks. Wow, what a year it's been. I can't believe we are actually on our first anniversary, and we launched this show about global nomads being global citizens and living a life that really embraces the world community and being part of it on so many different levels during a pandemic, when no one could travel and we'v…

Dr. Heidi talks with Sabriye Tenberken and Paul Kronenberg, founders/directors of Braille Without Borders and Kanthari. SabriyeTenberken (German): Knowing what it is to be marginalized, she developed an intrinsic interest to create ethical social change. She studied Tibetology / Central Asian Sciences at Bonn University and to be able to take notes…

On today's episode of Global Nomad Hacks, we are sharing the most downloaded episode since the launch of the podcast. Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Kristin Engvig, Founder & CEO of WIN. A pioneer and thought leader in the field of creativity, feminine and authentic leadership. Kristin Engvig is the pioneering founder of WIN (women’s internationa…

Dr. Heidi interviews Raj Malhotra, CEO, InvenTrust. My sense of the possibilities of a peripatetic life began as a child growing up in a family that traveled more than most. As a journalist who featured the lives and challenges of prominent women leaders, my mom's range was unusual for most women in the traditional Indian society where we lived. As…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Serial entrepreneur Lauren Cohen is an International Lawyer, Realtor and Cross-Border Expert. Lauren is also a best-selling author and sought-after speaker and is a globally-acclaimed legal and real estate business advisor. Lauren’s passion for protecting the heart and soul of businesses shines through in all aspect…

Dr. Heidi talks with Brewer Stone, Partner of Nfluence Partners, and growing up in the diplomats world. Born to a diplomatic family in Washington DC, moved to England at 4, India at 6, lived there 7 years. Parents then went to France, Austria, and Cyprus, where I spent extended holidays, while attending boarding schools. Then studied Rhetoric at UC…

Dr. Heidi talks with John McGarvey, Co-Founder and CEO, DAO Labs creating accessible Chinese medicine. DAO Labs is an herbal medicine and lifestyle company that is changing the way western consumers approach health, by embracing the 2,500 year-old formulas and practices of Chinese medicine in sustainable, easy-to-understand formats. John’s career s…

Dr. Heidi talks with David McNeill, Founder of Expat Empire. As the founder of Expat Empire, David is focused on inspiring people to move abroad and showing them how to do it. In addition to producing books, podcasts, blog posts, meetup events, and more, Expat Empire offers personalized consulting services to give everyone the opportunity to achiev…

Dr. Heidi talks with Nomadic fashion designer Sandra Näsström. Sandra travels the world and proselytizes kindness. She’s on a mission, and she doesn’t care who knows it. Stylist and designer, she owns a Swedish fashion brand called Chambres Sweden. As an avid traveler, she fashions light on the skin, multifunctional and elegant clothes. With many r…

Dr. Heidi talks with Amber Trueblood, licensed marriage and family therapist. Traveling with four kiddos (and her husband) through 60 cities across the US and Canada... while writing a book and touring with the cast and crew of a Broadway Musical = Road Warrior (in her book!). One of Amber's boys had the opportunity to play a role in a musical and …

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews James Ellsmoor, Director, Island Innovation. James Ellsmoor, CEO & founder of Virtual Island Summit (VIS). VIS is an annual online conference with interactive sessions connecting 10,000+ attendees and 100+ speakers from 500+ island communities around the world. February 9th: Adapting Tourist Destinations for Remote …

Dr. Heidi talks with Melinda Wittstock is a 5 time serial entrepreneur, award-winning journalist, podcaster and the CEO and Founder of Podopolo, the world’s first socially interactive podcast app and network. Melinda Wittstock is a 5-time serial entrepreneur who has built 4 businesses in media and tech to 7- and 8- figure success. She’s the CEO and…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste and her new team member, Alden Forbes share their kickoff to 2021 episode of Global Nomad Hacks. With an exciting year ahead, Dr. Heidi brings on her GenZ niece to join the Global Nomad Hacks team to provide a wider perspective for the coming year. They announce the launching of the “hacks” space on for finding resources for g…

Please enjoy a replay of our staff's pick with Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste chatting with Victoria Vives Khuong, Divine Sexuality and Healing teacher. Victoria Vives is a leading expert in Divine Sexuality, Shamanism and Energy Healing. Descending from renown lineages in the healing and spiritual arts, Victoria started practicing in 2000 and is a highly a…

Encore presentation of interview with Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste and her guest Lisa R Mitchell, MBA. Principal of Living A Global Lifestyle. Lisa is an innovative, Global Executive and Consultant with over 20 years’ experience in Sales, Marketing, and Business Development in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Lisa has held Senior Leadership roles in t…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Miles Clark, pro-skier, mountain guide and host of the Snowbrains podcast (featured in January’s Podcast Magazine). Miles spends his Winters in search of snow across hemispheres and the in between time surfing in the middle. He discovered his passion for snow sports while studying molecular biology at University of …

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Madeline Jhawar, the founder and owner of Italy Beyond the Obvious and of Travel Beyond the Obvious. She grew up in Canada, but after 11 moves, she now lives in the San Francisco Bay area with her British-Indian husband and their two children. Madeline grew up in Edmonton Canada in a family that prioritized other cu…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews James Owen Roberts an entrepreneur, podcast host and international speaker with over 15 years of experience in exercise, diet and mindset as both a coach, 2 x Paralympic athlete and alum of both Swansea University and the University of Chester. In addition to running James Owen Roberts Coaching, James also serves as…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Amy Schuber, an Energy Healer, Intuitive Business Strategist and Podcast Host of Inspired Conversations. For over a decade, Amy has been successfully coaching, business owners, entrepreneurs & individuals on building, growing and sustaining a prosperous life, career or business while staying grounded and connected. …

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Rich Webber, General Manage of Product and Marketing for Mercedes-Benz Vans USA & Nicolette Lambrechts, General Manage of Sales Operations for Mercedes-Benz Vans USA after the cross USA road trip. This past year during the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been faced with unique challenges that have fundamentally disrupted o…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Melissa Del Toro Schaffner - Voice Actor, international best selling author, and an accomplished Accountability Coach and Digital Nomad. Melissa Del Toro Schaffner is an American Voice Actor, Podcaster, and an accomplished Accountability Coach. She has worn multiple hats including international best selling author, …

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Ray Blakney Pijama Entrepreneur. Ray Blakney is probably like every other award-winning Filipino-American entrepreneur who grew up in Turkey and lives in Mexico that you know. He comes from a long line of world travelers (his American father grew up in Rhodesia, and his American grandfather grew up in China) and the…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Alyea Sandovar, PhD - a game and play consultant for online entrepreneurs. Columbian by birth, naturalized American, at home in Amsterdam when not on the road in Bali or Munich. Alyea is a game and play consultant and supports online entrepreneurs to gamify their programs, products and marketing. She has an in-depth…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Victoria Vives Khuong, Divine Sexuality and Healing teacher. Victoria Vives is a leading expert in Divine Sexuality, Shamanism and Energy Healing. Descending from renown lineages in the healing and spiritual arts, Victoria started practicing in 2000 and is a highly accredited teacher, having trained thousands of pra…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Tony and Leanne Argyle - Travatical Podcast and Magazine. Tony and Leanne Argyle have interviewed over 120 expats and full time travellers during the last 5 years about their lifestyle choices and, inspired by the results they have found, have hit the road themselves as full time travellers in 2019. You can subscrib…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Jonathan Soroff, journalist and author. After growing up in Newton and graduating from Duke University, Jonathan Soroff, 54, began his journalism career at The Boston Herald. For 28 years, he was the lead columnist for The Improper Bostonian Magazine, writing the social column and a celebrity interview in every issu…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Robert Carlbo master of tennis professional with more than 35 years of tennis teaching experience and owner of carlbotennis, a tennis teaching company that specializes in teaching all levels of tennis players from beginners to touring professionals offering individual and group lessons. Programs include teaching all…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Lisa R Mitchell, MBA. Principal of Living A Global Lifestyle. Lisa is an innovative, Global Executive and Consultant with over 20 years’ experience in Sales, Marketing, and Business Development in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Lisa has held Senior Leadership roles in the Banking, Financial Services, and Globa…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Mary Ann Pierce, Founder and CEO of MAP Digital. The founder & CEO of MAP Digital, Inc., for over 20 years Mary Ann has fused the digital space to investment banking conferences and built MAP Digital: MetaMeetings™, an event platform as a service. Headquarter in New York City, MAP Digital produces live and virtual e…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Lyndall Farley, Sabbatical Specialist from Beyond a Break. Lyndall is a Sabbatical Specialist, helping people and companies thrive using the power of time off to boost wellbeing. Lyndall has taken 10 sabbaticals and now helps people navigate the logistical and emotional process. She left her corporate career to crea…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Andrew Jernigan, one of the co-founders and the CEO of Insured Nomads. Global Nomad, Digital Nomad, Third Culture Family, Service provider for all of the above. Twenty years ago Andrew left all for global living to work from his laptop before the word digital nomad was a common term. During this time he has worked a…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Elle McPherson, a life-long adventurer, digital nomad, and founder of Beyond the Itinerary, providing life coaching to long-term travelers and global nomads. Since quitting her job and selling everything three years ago, she's backpacked through Southeast Asia for six months, become a yoga teacher, and is now a full…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Anita Bušić Croatian entrepreneur granted US Green Card for Extraordinary Abilities Scientist | Entrepreneur | Inventor | Author | Speaker | Educator Anita Bušić is a visionary with an entrepreneurial spirit and background in life sciences (molecular biology, nutrition, public health). Her digital health innovation …

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Kristin Engvig, Founder & CEO of WIN. A pioneer and thought leader in the field of creativity, feminine and authentic leadership. Kristin Engvig is the pioneering founder of WIN (women’s international networking). She embraces global responsibility through innovative leadership events and personal speaking engagemen…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Eli Adelson is an avid traveller, primarily based in Asia, and Co-Owner of Peace and Harmony Co. and Global Nomad As Co-Owner of Peace and Harmony Co. (P&H Co.), Eli Adelson built it up to a high six-figure business while traveling the world (24+ countries), living abroad in Europe and Asia, and finishing a degree f…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Vivian Glyck, founder of Just Like My Child Foundation. She created the foundation in 2006 following the birth of her son, Zak. Through the experience of a mother’s love for her child, Vivian woke up to realize the value of every human life. After learning about the horrific numbers of children dying from malaria an…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Andrew Murdoch, Digital Nomad and founder of Digital Nomad Journey. Andrew Murdoch spent the better part of his adult years working and serving as a scuba instructor on cruise ships, an industrial firefighter in the Canadian oil patch, a freight train conductor, and Coast Guard Rescue Diver at a hovercraft base. And…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Laura DiBenedetto, digital nomad and author of The Six Habits. Laura teaches how to create the life of our dreams without changing who we are. As Founder and CEO of Vision Advertising, she has helped hundreds of companies build and grow profitable enterprises. Laura lives on Maui with her husband. Website: www.thesi…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Farah Pandith, Author, foreign policy strategist, and former diplomat. A world-leading expert and pioneer in countering violent extremism, she is a frequent media commentator and public speaker. Her book is "How We Win: How Cutting-Edge Entrepreneurs, Political Visionaries, Enlightened Business Leaders, and Social M…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Louise Wiles Change and Transition/Expat coach, author podcast host. Do you consider yourself any of the following: Third Culture Family, Provide products/services for any of the above? Louise is a coach and consultant supporting individuals and organizations to navigate the challenges and maximize the opportunities…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste chats with Adrianne George, an advocate for expat voting rights and finding a voice for women of color in Europe. American by birth, and Swedish by marriage. She is a business communications consultant and social entrepreneur with international experience in marketing communications both agency and in-house. Her passion is hel…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Dr. Anna Cabeca, The Girlfriend Doctor. Dr. Anna Cabeca, a triple board certified, Emory University trained physician and hormone expert was diagnosed with early menopause at age 38. Devastated, she set out on a personal wellness journey to reverse her menopause side effects, which resulted in her delivery of a heal…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Mark Philpott Founder, CEO, Podcast Host Global Travel Channel and Father of Oska. Mark has his finger on the pulse of social consciousness, his brains in the laboratory of positive change and his heart at the centre of sustainable transformation. Rain-maker, people-connector and serial-doer he is an inspiring and e…

Dr. Heidi Forbes öste interviews Aaron Slosberg of Where There Be Dragons. Aaron Slosberg B.A., Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Study of Religion and History; University of California–Los Angeles, M.A., History; University of California–Los Angeles. Aaron’s love of learning has brought him to over 30 countries around the globe as a student, teache…

Dr. Heidi Interviews Soledad Fox Maura, Author & Professor of Spanish and Comparative Literature, Williams College. Soledad Maura is a Professor of Spanish and Comparative Literature at Williams College. She has a PhD in Comparative Literature from the City University of New York, and is a former Fulbright Senior Research Scholar. She has published…

Dr. Heidi Interviews Michael Ferguson - Travel Strategist. Michael is a world traveler and author of Leave Me Alone... I'm on Vacation! Michael studied German at the Colorado College, including a semester in Lüneburg, Germany, where he discovered through this experience the richness of being able to experience a different culture firsthand, which w…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Ann Sieg - Founder of the E-Commerce Business School. Fitting for remote lifestyle. Ann Sieg and her husband owned a thriving windshield replacement business for twelve years. Then almost overnight, a new state law literally destroyed their company. They were left with nothing. So Ann took her little “side-hustle” b…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste interviews Simone Janssen, a German born, Naturalized American married to an American from Hawaii. They have worked as digital nomads for the last two years. As an executive coach, Simone helps leaders grow their organizations and create highly effective, aligned teams, driving revenue and scale. As a senior advisor, she’s bee…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste in conversation with Pamela Paquin the founder of Peace Fur, farmer and Advocate for Conscious Consumption and Production. Pamela launched Peace Fur in 2015 in response to two questions. How do humans reduce suffering that results from our consumption of resources, and how does a single mother support her child while still sav…

Dr. Heidi Forbes Öste, Jessica Thiefels is the Founder and CEO of Jessica Thiefels Consulting, a content marketing agency, a coach and an upcoming author. She traveled the world for 8 months while running her business and writing her book. Her mission is to help millennials get intentional in life, business and career, which starts and ends with th…