Welcome to the Digital Nomad Life Podcast hosted by long-time digital nomad and online business coach, @ChristabellaTravels. These episodes are for people who WANT to travel the world and live a life of freedom, BUT feel stuck in their current situation. Whether you’re in a thankless 9-5, working your @$$ off in hospitality ora hospital, or even currently out of work, this podcast is meant to serve the masses as a place of inspiration and (seriously helpful and actionable) information & advi ...
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64) How to Find Motivation to Build a Digital Nomad Business
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Starting your own business so you can travel the world and have the ultimate freedom as a digital nomad sounds amazing, just as much as it sounds intimidating. So today, I want to focus on a call I had with a recent client struggling to find motivation to work on her digital nomad business. I want to talk about how you can tune into what your value…
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63) Practical Lifestyle Secrets Every Digital Nomad Should Know
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Today I am going to be demystifying common questions people have about the digital nomad lifestyle. As a digital nomad for 10 years and has traveled to 65 countries I have learned a lot through trial and error that maybe I can help save you on or help ease any questions you have about the lifestyle. In this episode, I want to dive into all the logi…
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62) What is Life Like as a Brand New Digital Nomad in Bali?
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Today, I want to share what life is actually like as a digital nomad living in Bali, and joining me live in a studio in Bali is my client Camilia! Camilla is originally from Norway and felt pressured to work a high-stress 9-5 job by society and her family. She actually was a listener of the podcast for a whole year before deciding she wanted to mak…
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61) How did a Lawyer and an Electrician Become Digital Nomads?
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Dave and Georgia used to work very traditional careers as a lawyer and electrician in New Zealand with a house and everybody’s dream of a white picket fence life, until they decided they wanted more. In today’s episode, I am interviewing my client Dave, and his wife Georgia on how they took challenges and seized them as life’s opportunities to beco…
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60) How Julia Became a Digital Nomad (while working 3 jobs with no digital experience)
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Today's episode is a perfect example of why you don't need previous specialized skills to create remote work and start traveling the world as a digital nomad. Today, we have my client Julia who used to work three jobs in her hometown of San Fransisco dreaming of a better life: one of freedom and travel. She decided to take a risk and join the Digit…
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59) How I Manifested Becoming a Digital Nomad ( a pragmatic approach )
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This episode is all about manifestation how I personally manifested my dream life and how you can follow the same steps that I took in order to manifest your dream life. And we are breaking it down into eight different steps that I think are critical to creating your dream lifestyle. By the end of this episode, you will have a really good understan…
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58) Client Interview: How Brittany Left Corporate America and Moved to Costa Rica
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On today's episode, we are hearing Brittany's story which proves that in many ways having your own business as a digital nomad gives you so much more freedom and stability than a corporate job. Brittany actually has a similar story to when I was living in New York. Brittany one day was fired from her corporate job and she decided to take the chance…
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57) Just Lost Your Job or Facing a Difficult Situation? How to Transmute it & Come Out On Top
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Sh*t happens to all of us. There was a time when I got fired from my job in New York City when I had ZERO savings today or the time my house caught on fire, or the time I broke my neck.. Bad unexpected things happen to all of us and today I want to talk about how you can transmute some of the WORST moments in your life into the most positive. We ar…
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56) Can't Decide On a Remote Career? How to Finally Make a Decision and Get Started as a Digital Nomad
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If you still don’t know what career is best for you, a remote job, or what direction to go in next in your career so you can love your work and travel the world, then this episode is for you. We spend almost a third of our life at work and you should at least be doing a job you love or a job that can help you live out your dream of traveling the wo…
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55) Having The Audacity To Go After Your Dream Life as a Digital Nomad
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Today I have on two close friends, Jenelle and Krystal, who also took the leap and quit their corporate jobs to start their own businesses that were aligned with their purpose and start travelling the world! We are really diving into finding the audacity to pull the chord on the life you're living and go for the life you want as a digital nomad. Th…
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54) Digital Nomad Interview with Tarek: Travel, But Do It as a Good Human Who Cares About the World
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Today we have on a special friend Tarek Kholoussy from Nomads Give Back. This is also a special episode, because this is a LIVE interview from the Digital Nomad Life Academy. Tarek used to live in New York ( same time as me!) working a major corporate job and following the rules. It wasn't till a series of tragedies such as 911, Hurricane Sandy and…
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53) How To Become More Confident: ( So you can become a digital nomad & transcend into the next level version of yourself))
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Today, we are talking about how to cultivate confidence to become a digital nomad, to show up on social media, and to transcend into the next level version of yourself. I am making this episode specifically for a listener who reached out to me in my DM's asking how I am so confident showing up on social media, and how do I not let fear of judgement…
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52) Is it the Right Time for YOU to Get Started as a Digital Nomad? ( Or Should You Wait?)
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I just recently held my Five Steps To Work From Anywhere Masterclass and the most common question I got was “I don't know if now is the right time?" Well, when is the right time? That is what we are covering in today’s episode. How do you know when to take action towards your dream life and when your hesitation is your subconscious stopping you? Ho…
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51) Digital Nomad Entrepreneurship vs. Remote Job ( Which Is Best For You?)
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I have worked every job under the sun. I worked 9-5 corporate in New York City, hustle and gig jobs, teaching english abroad, freelancing, remote jobs etc.. Today I want to go over the MILLION ways you can make money while travelling, but which is best for you? Each job has its pros and cons and will take different qualities and dedication. No matt…
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50) Why Creating a Digital Nomad Business Will Awaken You
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If you really want to unlock your dream life that means facing your triggers, procrastination and taking risks to start your own digital nomad business. Having a digital nomad business means you get to work how you want, with who you want, and live how you want. In this episode, I want to go over the fears and triggers you may be feeling in startin…
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49 ) How Your Money Mindset Will Dictate Your Success as a Digital Nomad
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Today, I want to cover why your money mindset could be holding you back from becoming a digital nomad with the ultimate financial freedom. We all have misconceptions about money and I used to also. Over the years my money mindset has completely changed, I went from living in a shoe-box in New York City to now making over 6 figures and living in a t…
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48) Spiritual Beliefs That Led Me To My Dream Life ( As a Digital Nomad)
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Today I am revealing my spiritual beliefs that have guided me towards living the life of my dreams. I really do live my dream life now where I can live on a tropical island, have an uncapped income, and can travel the world, unlike the life I used to live in my 9-5 job in New York. I recently went to a spiritual retreat and it really made me want t…
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47) How to Live Authentically in Your Life and Career
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Today let's talk about living outside societal expectations and if you are actually living your true authentic life? I have had many moments in my life when I was not living authentically, from going to college with an undeclared major to trying to fit into the corporate "Sex In The City" lifestyle in New York. Frankly I was lost and miserable and …
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46) Are You Actually Scared of Become a Digital Nomad? ( Unlocking your Subconscious )
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In today’s episode, I want to speak to your higher self. In this episode, we are unlocking your subconscious thoughts and what is really stopping you from being a digital nomad. Whether it be shame, fear, or projection of others we have to do the shadow work for you to achieve your dream life. I do this shadow work with my clients and I wanted to s…
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45) Why It's NOT "Easy", But it IS Possible to Become a Digital Nomad
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This episode, I am being honest how it isn't easy to become a digital nomad. There are alot of digital nomad scammers out there and if they are selling that it is easy to you , it is a lie. BUT, I believe it is absolutely possible, even if you have no experience or skills you can think of. So in today's episode I am getting down to the TRUTH about …
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44) Client Interview: Pat's Advice for Aspiring Digital Nomads
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In today's episode, we are talking to my client Pat where it has been a whole year since she has taken my Digital Nomad Life Academy program. Pat used to work a corporate remote job in the UK and since the program she has surfed in Morocco, been on safari's in South Africa, but most importantly she does a job she loves. Pat is now a Life Design coa…
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43) Dating as a Digital Nomad: Navigating Love and Relationships as a Nomad
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Today we are going to talk about if dating is possible as a digital nomad. The answer is definitely yes, if not more than a "normal" life. There are so many different ways you can have romance and relationships as a digital nomad, but you have to get clear on what you want and do the internal work. So I am excited to share this episode and my perso…
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42) Are You Too Old / Young To Become a Digital Nomad? (What is the best age?)
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Today I am going to talk about which age group I have seen the most success in becoming digital nomads time and time again. With that said anyone can achieve this lifestyle truly, because I have had clients from ages 16 to 67. Take Kayden for an example. Kayden was my youngest client , she was 18 and working in Walmart and came to me wanting to cha…
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41) What My Life is like as a Digital Nomad ( yearly, monthly, daily examples)
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Let's go through the phases of life I have had as a digital nomad, such as what I do on a yearly, monthly, weekly, and daily basis. There are so many lives you can live and ways you can live as a digital nomad. I hope this episode shows that the whole point of becoming a nomad is for ultimate freedom to live anywhere, travel anywhere, visit whomeve…
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40) When to Quit Your Job To Become a Digital Nomad ( Controversial Advice )
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When should you quit your job so you can travel the world and become a digital nomad? Today, I will be spilling some controversial, but very honest advice on when the best time to quit your job is. Just as we don’t want to settle in relationships, we don’t want to settle in our career. Jobs can take up so much time and energy, 8 hours a day, 5 days…
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39) How I Choose My Destinations As A Digital Nomad
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Learn how I choose my destinations so that my nomad life is as fulfilling, successful, and easy as possible! I have been a digital nomad for 10 years now and have travelled to 65 countries, I know a thing or two about picking the ultimate destinations and finding your community. Nomad Cruise discount code: CHRISTABELLATRA Slide into my DM's with th…
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38) How to Become a Digital Nomad with NO Experience or Money ( The Harsh Truth!)
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In this episode, I'll walk you through my best and most detailed step-by-step guidance to become a digital nomad, even if you are broke and inexperienced. Whether you have only worked in restaurants, live in a developing country or still are in high school, if you follow this episode step-by-step you can make the changes needed to achieve the life …
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37) How to Build a Digital Nomad Community ( with the Nomad Cruise)
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I am currently recording this episode from Brazil and fresh off the 12th Nomad Cruise. This cruise has truly changed my life and my business was actually born a week after my first cruise. The Nomad Cruise is a huge entire reason I started my coaching business because I was that inspired by the nomads I met. I have been on six nomad cruises and eac…
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36) How Much Is It To Be Coached By Me? ( + Discount Code )
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Everyone deserves this incredible life, so I want to make sure no matter what country you are from or what your financial situation is you have the ability to work with me and change your life. I believe everyone should have the chance to live this life of freedom, find their passion, and become a digital nomad. But what is it like to work with me …
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35) Interview with Anna: Giving Yourself Permission To Start A New Life
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What if you gave yourself permission? What if you let yourself fail, or pursued your dreams without worrying of others? We are going to uncover those fears in today's episode with money mindset and author of The Journal Collective, Annalisa Breunig. Anna was working as a CPA in a big company in New York City living the life she thought she wanted, …
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34) Client Interview: From Bussing Tables to Travelling the World as a Digital Nomad (Marie's Story)
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Marie was at a point where she was working multiple jobs and at times still didn't even have gas money, and she was ready to change her life. When she heard about the Digital Nomad Life Academy she risked it all and bought my program. After a few months in the program, lot's of shadow work, and hard truths she built her business from the ground up.…
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33) How My Career Assessment Process Works + Examples
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Being a digital nomad isn't just about landing a remote income, but doing work that aligns with you and your real passions. Today we are going talk about the Digital Nomad Career Assessment I offer, which helps me help you break down your shadows, wants, desires, and skill sets in what you want in a career and personal walk-throughs with me. The ca…
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32) Client Interview: Do You Need To Quit Your Job To Be A Digital Nomad? (Dani's Story)
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Dani is 35, far into her professional career in her corporate job, but she still felt like something was missing. Now she gets the best of both worlds as she started her business as a career coach for people of color in corporate and she is keeping her 9-5 while travelling around Mexico. This episode is about breaking down the stereotype that you h…
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31) Client Interview: How Morgan Was Able To Quit Her 9 To 5 And Travel In Just 3 Months
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When Morgan joined the Digital Nomad Life Program she was working a job she felt trapped and unstimulated by. Within just three months of joining the program she was able to find her real passion, quit her job,and book a one way ticket to Barcelona to see the one and only Beyonce play live in Spain. This was not without hard introspection and learn…
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30) Steps You Must Take To Become A Digital Nomad
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Becoming a digital nomad is actually really simple, but it isn't always easy. In this episode, I want to discuss the truth of what maybe stopping you from creating a whole new life as a digital nomad and how to get there in four simple steps. In this episode we are covering: Excuses and limiting beliefs holding you back Why creating your own busine…
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29) Client Interview: Finding The Right Career So You Can Travel The World (Howard's Story)
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Howard was working full time six months out of the year just to save up money and travel. This may sound familiar to some of you, because at some point we have all worked insane hours JUST to have a month off to travel. Howard was working full time on a farm in Australia, having no idea of what skills he had, or career he wanted- only that he wante…
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28) Choose Your Nomad Adventure: The Unlimited Lifestyles You Can Have As A Digital Nomad
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Do you have to be 18 and live out of a suitcase to be a digital nomad? No absolutely not, in fact you can create and live any kind of life you want because you have the freedom. In today’s episode we are covering common misconception about what it is to be a digital nomad. We are also covering the dozens of unique lifestyles you can have with that …
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27) Client Interview: Are You Blocking Your Real Calling? ( Michyla's Story)
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Being a digital nomad doesn’t mean you have to travel full time, but it does mean you get to create whatever kind of life you want. Michyla worked every job possible before finding my program which led to her starting her own pilates company. She was ready to pick the easy job and just work online, but my program isn't about "easy" jobs it is about…
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26) How to Spot a Digital Nomad Scam ( and how to not fall for them )
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We've all seen the "Make Money Online Quick" or " Make 100k In Passive Income" ads, and on today's episode I am going to teach you how to spot them and why they maybe scamming you. I have been a digital nomad coach for three years and a digital nomad for ten. I have have worked every kind of odd job just to get a taste of travel and freedom and I k…
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25) Client Interview: How Jane Quit Her Job And Built Her Client Base In Six Months
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Finding, sourcing, pitching,and booking clients is a big part of starting your digital nomad life, but it is absolutely possible. Today's guest Jane was hearing crickets on her pitches and posts on Linkedin, but she never gave up. Just six months later she quit her corporate job she hated, maxed out her client availability, and is now recording wit…
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24) Bleep Pray Love: My Three Craziest Travel Stories
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So how did I end up on viral Buzzfeed article of The 23 Most Awkwardly Painful Things That Happened In 2015? Well on this episode I am covering that, along with my best three travel stories as I have been traveling as a digital nomad. We are covering how I hit a bucket list experience in Cappadocia Turkey, how I became a viral sensation during my t…
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23) Client Interview: Conquering Limiting Beliefs To Becoming Your Own Boss with Nergis Yukseluk
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Experiencing imposter syndrome and having a scarcity mindset will happen when you are building a new lifestyle and your own business, let's talk about how to overcome it. On today’s episode we have on one of my client’s Nergis, who used to work a corporate job in South Africa until she decided to use the skills she already had as an SEO specialist …
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22) Getting Judgement from Friends and Family as a Digital Nomad
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What happens when those closest to us don't support our choice of becoming a digital nomad and the new life that we want? On today’s episode, we are covering how you may need to shed old relationships to step into your new frequency and attract those who will understand and support you more. As a digital nomad for ten years, I have experienced not …
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21) Client Interview: How Talya Left Her Corporate Job For Security AND Freedom
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Talya was following society, she had a high-paying corporate job, a nice apartment, and a car; but she felt like she was constantly stuck and having to keep up. Talya found my Instagram @christabellatravels and spent weeks contemplating investing in herself and taking the leap for a better future. She eventually took the leap, quit her corporate jo…
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20) Why You Don't Need A College Degree To Become A Digital Nomad
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In this episode, we discuss why you don’t need a college degree to live the life you want as your own boss and travel the world. I know this after years of experience coaching clients since 2019. Some of my most successful clients did not have a college degree, and some created their own businesses right after high school and never looked back. The…
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19) Packing Tips for Digital Nomads: My Best Advice from 10 Years as a Traveler
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So now that you are a nomad, what do you even pack for your trip? In this episode, I am disclosing my best tips after ten years of being a digital nomad and years of living out of my backpack. We will cover: ) Which is best: a suitcase or backpack? ) How to pack smartly and which clothes to bring on your trip ) How to maximize your wardrobe in a sm…
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What are the KEY differences between my clients that fail and my clients that are now free of the rat race and working all over the world? We will find out in today's episode. As the coach of The Digital Nomad Life Academy, I see many different kinds of clients and all with a dream of being location free... but there is a difference in the ones who…
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17) Client Interview: Jasmin Quit Her 6-Figure Job to Become a Digital Nomad
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Everyone told Jasmin she was crazy to leave her multiple six-figure job at Microsoft, but she was dedicated to the idea of becoming a digital nomad. In February of 2022 she joined the Digital Nomad Life Academy, in May she quit her job and got on her first one-way flight to Bali in September. In this episode, you’ll hear a bit about Jasmin’s digita…
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16) How to Maximize Your Productivity as a Digital Nomad
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So you think you “should” be more productive if you want to be a successful digital nomad? Let me share with you a perspective you’ve probably never heard before about what productivity actually looks like and how to achieve it while you travel the world and work online as a digital nomad. As a digital nomad, I have learned how to stay productive a…
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15) The Best Digital Nomad Careers to Go Into if Starting From Scratch
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In this episode, I am excited to share with you the best careers that you can into to become a digital nomad if you are starting from scratch. I have been a digital nomad since 2013 and ever since then, I have tried so many paths to create my dream life. My path led me to work as a remote employee, a freelancer, and now, a digital nomad coach. You …
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