As Told By Nomads

Today's episode is with Heather Marie Ditmars. On August 14th, 2015 she left her life in the United States behind with the intention to never look back. With only a backpack, she traveled across Europe, South East Asia and then on to Africa. And now she's a full-time international traveler, writer and business consultant. Her work has been published in the New York Times, Huffing Post and Thought Catalog. In our interview, she takes us on her crazy cross-cultural adventures. Resources Mentioned In The Episode Heather's Website: https://shegoesglobal.net/ Heather's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeatherMDitmars/ Heather's Twitter: https://twitter.com/HeatherMDitmars/ Heather's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heathermditmars/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Did you know that it is estimated that seventy percent of US workers hate their jobs and don't want to show up on Monday morning. The majority of employees find little value in their work and dread going into the office. CEO Dudley R. Slater believes that some of the reasons for this phenomenon can be laid at the door of leaders. Today's interview is with Dudley Slater. Dudley is the author of Fusion Leadership: Unleashing the Movement of Monday Morning Enthusiasts. Slater was the co-founder and CEO of Integra Telecom where he grew the company from nine to over two thousand employees, transitioning it from a start-up to national prominence as one of the ten largest fiber-based telecommunications companies in the United States. Under Slater’s leadership, Integra raised over $1.3 billion in capital and constructed one of the most advanced metropolitan fiber networks in its region, helping to earn him the distinction of being named “Entrepreneur of the Year” in the Northwest in 2011 by Ernst & Young.  In F

Today's interview is with Julian Hayes II. After pursuing the dream of becoming a doctor, he left after one year of school to pursue a bigger purpose, which was striving to make his difference & impact through inspiring others to use wellness as their impetus for growth & expansion in all facets of their lives at theartoffitnessandlife.com. He is an author, health & wellness consultant, nutrition coach, and sleep science coach who also writes a weekly column for Inc and many other publications about health, habits & behaviors, and lifestyle (with plenty of superhero & music references included). I enjoyed his unique perspective on health, creating systems to start exercising, staying healthy & fit while traveling, and the life lessons gathered from learning how to salsa dance & other various dances. And of course we geek out on all things superhero.  Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Website: theartoffitnessandlife.com Inc: https://www.inc.com/julian-hayes-ii/tired-and-cranky

Today's interview is with Naomi Hattaway. I met her about 4 years ago when I was just starting UYD and she was just starting I Am A Triangle. Fast forward to today, it is now a thriving community of over 14,000 individuals who are expats, global nomads, internationals and other folks who have lived abroad (or are exploring the idea of it). This growing community reached 14,000 members in less than three years following the viral blog post called I Am A Triangle, and other thoughts on repatriation.  She is a noted speaker and published author on community building, change leadership, repatriation and life abroad and have been recognized as a thought leader in the international and global community. We talk about the following in our interview: Online and Face-To-Face Community Building Why community is important, how to find or create one, and how to get the most from them Why she wants to delete the word “Expat” from our dictionaries and why it’s important to start redefining the way we identify ourselv

Hola Family! This is a special bonus episode featuring some of of my top travel podcaster friends! You will hear from each host for a couple of minutes so you can get a better feel for what they are like. Immersing yourself in a variety of travel, lifestyle, digital nomad, expat, and adventure podcasts is the best way to accelerate your learning on the topics! Of course there are some great shows in addition to this list, but have a listen and see what piques your interest! The 6 Packs w/Expats is a podcast by CP Travels which discusses global politics, fashion trends, myths, or just share stories about their time abroad hosted by Carl and Patrick. Travel Like A Boss podcast is the radio show all about traveling like a boss by being your own boss – featuring guests that have built their own online businesses. This podcast is hosted by Johnny FD. The Expat Happy Hour is the podcast that draws on the realities of expat life to offer you smart and simple solutions so that you can quickly (and painlessly!) ada

Today's episode is with 2 of Akuaro's founders: Claudio Henriquez and Ekei Salgueiro. Founded in Barcelona, Spain in October 2014, Akuaro was born as a networking agency that created a new methodology where the selection consultant becomes a business consultant for professionals in the Information Technology sector. Mediating between companies and projects, and seeking synergies between the aspirations of both. Ekei Salgueiro, Raimon Luques and Claudio Henríquez M. met 4 years ago while working in a recruitment agency in the area of ​​IT. They quickly realized the problems of the sector & sometimes breaking the rules or going against what business indicators tell you produces bigger results. We gave more importance to people than to numbers. In this sector there is a lot of demand, but also a lack of understanding as to what professionals really want. These gaps led them to create Akuaro, a networking agency that to date has gained the loyalty of more than 100 thousand professionals. Currently, it has co

In today’s episode, I discuss 4 ways that you can connect with anyone in the world.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's interview is with 3 time CEO Jude Rake. He's an expert, specifically, on servant leadership and has a new book out in early July. He has some interesting ideas on how to bring these ideas into the forefront with real world examples. In his new book, The Bridge to Growth , he shows how servant leaders—those who serve employees by giving them what they need to fully engage and commit to achieving the company's goals—producer better results than leaders who put themselves first. We discuss the following in the episode: The bar for leaders have been raised because workers expect more. This is happening because more women are moving into the management ranks, and because Millennials have higher expectations of their leaders because we raised them to seek meaning and purpose in their job. Politics: Servant leadership in action and how it can help your business innovate the same way our country has innovated. The Ten Most Important Traits of High-Performance Teams Resources Mentioned In the Episode The Br

Being a thought leader isn't something that happens magically and developing your brand as one takes some strategizing and intentionality. In today's episode, I discuss 7 ways that you can position yourself as an expert recognized in your niche online and offline. Hope you enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's interview is with Moustafa Hamwi. Moustafa is known as The Passion Guy.  He is an award winning author & speaker and is the world’s leading expert on Passion. He co-authored both The Secrets of Great Passionate Leaders and Masters of Success.  Moustafa is the founder of Passion Sundays, the leading online passion & happiness talk show.  We discuss:  Why most have the definition of Passion wrong: The true definition of Passion How Passion impacts quality of life and work  Cavalli to Manali, the story of leaving success in Dubai on a one way ticket to India in search of Passion How Passion Increases Probabilities of Success in Business He also has a gift for As Told By Nomads listeners looking to discover their passions here: https://moustafa.com/nomads/  Check out his website here: https://moustafa.com/  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today, I want to talk about masculinity and how we think about it in the 21st Century. When it's all said and done, what will they say about the men of our century. Will it be one of empowerment, enlightenment and trailblazers or will it be one of misogyny, homophobia and low standards? The choice is ours. Here's a manifesto I hope we men of the 21st century can follow. One that taps into our emotions and power and simultaneously values respect and responsibility. To read the article I wrote on it, click here: http://tayorockson.com/blog/a-manifesto-for-the-21st-century-gentleman  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

At an early age, I became inquisitive about the qualities needed for a leader to lead a diverse environment in the 21st century. As a young adult, I attended international schools, worked in international organizations and interviewed people from all continents which eventually shaped my views. In this talk, I share ways this experience led me to answering my own question of what qualities it takes to be a leader in the 21st century.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's Interview is with Scott Love. Scott shows managers how to get employees to work hard, stay longer, and care more. As a high-stakes headhunter and former Navy leadership trainer, he gives managers tactical ways to build employee loyalty and tap into employee intrinsic motivation so that companies will accomplish their missions, increase retention, and attract high achievers. Scott’s battle-tested theories result from over two decades of experience recruiting professionals. He has worked with corporate CEO’s, executives, and international law firm leaders to help them attract and recruit exceptional talent. From this experience, as one of the leading headhunters in the country, he has developed systems that get results for executives who want to build a high performing team. Scott is the founder of The Attorney Search Group, a legal recruiting firm that recruits partner-level attorneys for international law firms in Washington and New York. Scott is a published author (Why They Follow: How to Lead wit

In today's episode, I'm addressing why people like Steve Jobs, Elon Musk, Oprah, Terrence J and Ryan Seacrest are able to utilize the same 168 hours we all have in a week to grow and become the best versions of themselves.  It all comes down to time management. Time Management is essentially the ability to organize and plan the time spent on activities in a day. The result of good time management is increased effectiveness and productivity. It is a key aspect of project management and involves skills such as planning, setting goals and prioritizing for a better performance. If you are ever going to be able to use your difference to make a difference and maximize the potential of your personal brand, you need to be able to know how to make time work for you. So here are over 10 tips I have picked up from studying others that you can use to improve your time management skills. Hope you enjoy!  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today's Ask Me Anything episode I am answering the following questions: Why One Tree Hill means so much to me, why I get so energetic during my interviews, the importance of finding the right business partner and much more. Love the questions. Keep them coming and i'll keep answering! :)  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's episode is with the incredible Kelly Roach! Kelly is a former NFL cheerleader turned Fortune 500 Executive and now, CEO of Kelly Roach International. As someone who built her business on the side of her corporate job before taking it full time, Kelly then doubled her business when her daughter was an newborn and retired her husband at the same time. In addition to her entrepreneurial success, Kelly is also the host of top-rated podcast Unstoppable Success Radio and the author of the 11x International bestseller UNSTOPPABLE: 9 Principles for Unlimited Success in Business and in Life. She leads online coaching programs and offers private mentoring as well. We discuss the following in the episode: How to monetize your podcast without waiting around for a sponsor How to build & launch a successful online course Habits of 6 & 7 figure entrepreneurs and how to start using them Productivity tricks that helped her double her business with a newborn & retire her husband in the process Resources

One of the questions I get asked the most often is "how do I get over my stage fright?". I get it so much that I figured i'd do an episode on it. Many of us have powerful messages that need to be shared so it's important we learn how channel our nervous energy into powerful messages. Hope this helps.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's episode is with Jeffrey Slayter. Jeffrey is a top researcher of Leadership and Self Awareness and its application to the high-performing awakening entrepreneurs who are building businesses for a better world and committed to impacting generations to come. He brings disruptive insights (in a good way) – adventures, coaching, trainings, events, high-end masterminds, iconic guests, tools, tactics and edgy information, with the intention to turn not just your business – but you – inside-out. Uncovering a unique effective combination of how ancient wisdoms integrate into modern leadership and self awareness for the high-performing entrepreneurs. It has been said by many of his clients that his exploration and research of these deep transformational tools are leaps ahead of conventional modalities and leadership training. This self awareness and leadership work invites you to remember what you are capable of, to innovate beyond the limits of what is considered possible for your business and life and choos

Today's interview is with Felena Hanson. Felena is a long-time entrepreneur and marketing maven. She is the founder of Hera Hub, a spa-inspired shared workspace and community for female entrepreneurs with locations all over the world (and continuing to expand!) This as-needed, flexible work and meeting space provides a productive environment for growing businesses. The business supports hundreds of freelancers, entrepreneurs, and nonprofits in over 16 industry segments. Hera Hub was founded on the confidence that women are the future, and women will be responsible for the next wave of prosperity in the U.S. Hanson and Hera Hub have been featured in Inc. Magazine, BBC News, Forbes, and The New York Times. Hanson had her first taste of entrepreneurship when she was just eight years old. Since then her 20-year career has spanned from technology start-ups to digital marketing agencies, and her client list includes DirecTV, Epson, CNN, and Union Bank. She has been nominated for numerous awards and won the 2012 “W

Today's episode is with Pejman Ghadimi. Pejman is a self-made entrepreneur and best selling book author born in 1982 in the middle of a revolution in Iran, raised in France for the majority of his childhood, and eventually migrating to the United States in 1997. Raised by a single mother his entire life with very limited resources, Pejman quickly adapted to the idea of being resourceful. Due to lack of finances and the inability to go to college due to family obligations, Pejman chose to start working from a young age and focused his efforts on banking where he built a name for himself very quickly, climbing the ladder all the way to the VP level in a short 4 years span all without any type of formal education or formalized training. Fast forward 3 more years and Pejman left banking with a significant amount of experience, an incredible salary history and real estate portfolio to die for which was later leveraged to founding three major businesses: VIP Motoring, Secret Consulting, and Secret Entourage (which