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Living Unconventionally

Chris Pyak interviews courageous people that have been able to ditch their traditional lives and desk jobs to chase their passions all over the world. The topics covered include travel stories, the best ways to find travel deals, how living in an unconventional way has improved their lives, how they fund their travels, how to make money on the road, and advice for those wanting to ditch their desk as well. 956258
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Apr 18, 2016

This week's guest is Dell and she talks about how being a journalist to her core helps her connect with people in a other traveler's can't, why she isn't a good employee, the documentary she is making, why she hates hotels and where she stays instead, her tips for female solo travelers, and the time she was stuck on the ocean in a typhoon while seven months pregnant.

Subscribe to my email list by Midnight (EST) on April 30, 2016 to be entered to win a FREE copy of Chris Guillebeau's new book, Born for This: How to Find the Work You Were Meant to Do. 

(The winner will be chosen at random and must be in the continental United States.)

Links to everything mentioned in today's episode can be found in the show notes on the Living Unconventionally website.


Apr 15, 2016

I spotlight a new listener, discuss the Living Unconventionally Facebook group, provide an update on our current dilemma regarding our mission to sell (almost) everything own and travel the United States in an RV, and announce how you can win a FREE copy of Chris Guillebeau's new book, Born for This.

 

To find links to everything mentioned in this episode, check out the shows on the Living Unconventionally website.

 

To sign-up for my email list, text FREEDOM to 444999.

 

Apr 13, 2016

In Part 2 of my interview with Shelly and Al from Sell All Your Stuff and Shine Socially, we talk about both of their websites, and the various ways they make money to fund their travel lifestyle; including affiliate links, e-books, social media management, house sitting, speaking engagements, and sponsored experiences.

 

To find links to everything mentioned in today's episode, including the Living Unconventionally Facebook group, visit the show notes on the Living Unconventionally website.

 

To stay up-to-date on all things Living Unconventionally, join my email list by texting FREEDOM to 444999.

Apr 11, 2016

In Part 1 of their interview, Shelly and Al from Sell All Your Stuff, talk about minimalism, landing house sitting gigs, offsetting the cost of flights, staying at a sloth rescue, and much more!

 

To find links to everything mentioned in today's episode, visit the show notes on the Living Unconventionally website.

 

To join the Living Unconventionally email list, click here or text the word FREEDOM to 444999.

Apr 8, 2016

In this solo episode, I provide a potentially devastating updated on our journey, start a new Listener Spotlight segment, and announce an upcoming contest where you can win a free gift!

For more details and links to everything mentioned in the show, check out the show notes on the Living Unconventionally website

 

Sign-up for my email list by texting FREEDOM to 444999.

Apr 6, 2016

Full-time freelancer and podcast host, Rebekah Nemethy, discuss how she is using her freelance stats to build her side hustles into a fully location independent business so she can become a digital nomad.

To drool over pictures from Rebekah's trip to Guatemala, check out the link included in the show notes on the Living Unconventionally website.

Apr 4, 2016

Rebekah Nemethy, who is the host of the My Rescue Rocks podcast and a freelance photographer, talks about the life-changing 6 week long trip she took to Guatemala that include panic attacks, dead cows, perfect weather, volcanoes, awkward conversations in a foreign language, and incredibly cheap accommodations.

To view pictures of her trip and find a link to my guest appearance on the My Rescue Rocks podcast, check out the shows on the Living Unconventionally website.

To make sure you don't miss out on future episode, be sure to subscribe to this podcast or join my email list by texting the word freedom to 444999. 

Apr 1, 2016

My husband joins me again and gives his take on our honeymoon in Paris, his thoughts on our mission to selling everything we own and quitting our jobs to travel the US in an RV, his advice for people looking to make a similar leap, and what he is most looking forward about our upcoming journey.

 

To find links to both your FREE 30-day Trial and download from Audible.com* and my interview on the My Rescue Rocks podcast, just visit the show notes on the Living Unconventionally website.

*I will receive a commission if you sign-up for the trial with Audible.com but, rest assured, I don't promote anything I don't absolutely believe in. 

Mar 30, 2016

Business and life coach, Kathleen Ventura, discuss how she built a location independent business, the book that pushed her over the edge with her 9-5, the resources she used when starting out, her tips for building an active Facebook group for your business, how to deal with the Impostor Syndrome, and why jealousy can sometimes be a good thing.

To get a free download of Tim Ferriss' 4-Hour Workweek* or Kathleen's bonus download of The Ultimate Guide to Creating Coaching Packages, check out the show notes on the Living Unconventionally website.

*If you sign-up for the FREE 30-day trial through Audible.com using the link on my show notes page, I will receive a commission. 

Mar 28, 2016

Business and life coach, Kathleen Ventura, brings a fun but real perspective on living a location independent lifestyle and creating a business that aligns with your priorities.

 

To view Kathleen's Tedx Talk or hear the bonus clip from our pre-interview chat, be sure to check out the show notes on the Living Unconventionally website.

Mar 25, 2016

In this solo episode, I get real about the struggles of our journey to purge 90% of our stuff, build two location independent businesses, sell our home, and travel the United States in an RV. Is it all worth it? Take a listen to find out!

To hear more about our journey, check out my website!

Mar 23, 2016

Steve discusses his entrepreneurial journey from working a job that contributed to his drug and alcohol addictions to now living his dream life and fulling his purpose. He also talks about the book that convinced him he could turn his message and passions into a business.

To read that book for free (and help me get compensation at NO cost to you), check out the show notes for a link to a free 30-day trial from Audible.com.


Mar 21, 2016

Steve talks about how finally realizing who he truly is and what he truly wants out of life helped him be his "authentic self" and not just what everyone else said he should be. That realization has lead him from a toxic marriage and drug and alcohol addictions to now living his dream life and being the best father he can be.

 

To learn more about Steve's journey, click here.

Mar 18, 2016

I talk about my absolute favorite non-fiction book, The Art of Non-Conformity by Chris Guillebeau, and why I think EVERYONE should read it and let it inspire them to change their life. 

To read The Art of Non-Conformity for FREE click here!

Note: I will receive a commission if you sign-up for the FREE 30-day trial from Audible using the link above. I NEVER promote anything I don't 100% believe in. 

Mar 16, 2016

Shawn, aka The Natural Professional, discusses the biggest mind shift she had to make when switching from a local business to an online one, how digital nomads differ from typical entrepreneurs, and her advice for those looking to start a location independent business.

 

To learn more about Shawn and her DIY retreat, click here.

Mar 14, 2016

In Part 1 of my interview with Shawn Tuttle, aka The Natural Professional, we discuss her many, many travels all around the world, how to land the elusive house sitting gigs, and why it's important to not let being an introvert prevent you from traveling.

 

You can learn more about Shawn by visiting her website, linked to in the show notes here.

Mar 11, 2016

I discuss our honeymoon in Paris, France that included a bomb scare at the airport, a near mugging, and a spiritual experience.

 

Click here to see some awesome pictures!

Mar 9, 2016

Amber and Eric get real about the struggles of being travel bloggers and digital nomads. They also talk about why it's important to diversify your income streams, top resources for people looking to ditch their 9-5, and their advice for those people.

 

Find links to all the resources here.

Mar 7, 2016

Amber and Eric from With Husband in Tow discuss their extensive travels in Europe, Asia, and various other countries, living in Bali and Thailand, and the website they use to help ensure they always have the best seats on their flights.

 

Find links to everything we talked about in today's episode in the show notes on my website by clicking here.

Mar 4, 2016

In this special episode you finally get to meet my husband, Bryan! I talked him into joining me for a brief interview/conversation so you guys can get to know him a little better and hear his thoughts on our unconventionally journey.

You can put a face to the voice by checking out the show notes on my website here

Mar 2, 2016

In Part 2 of my interview with Stephanie from Quarter Life Epiphany, we talk about her business as a Freelance Writer and Social Media Consultant. We also talk about the organization she uses to get sponsored posts from non-profits, affiliate marketing, and how she gets sponsored hotel stays.

 

You can find links to the items discussed in today's episode in the show notes at livingunconventionally.com/episode014.

Feb 29, 2016

In Part 1 of my interview with Stephanie Kemper from Quarter Life Epiphany we talk about her experience living as an ex-pat in Thailand, Brazil, and Mexico and her travels to multiple other countries as well.

You can find links to the things we discussed in this episode by clicking here.

Feb 26, 2016

In this solo episode, I answer a few questions I've received from listeners. The questions relate to our dogs, our RV, how I plan to make money on the road, and how someone can get into podcasting.

You can find links to everything mentioned in this episode in the show notes on my website. www.livingunconventionally.com/episode012

Feb 24, 2016

In Part 2 of my interview with Jon Bowes, he talks about why you need to repel certain clients, what type of douchey guy he didn't want to be like, how he stays motivated when he hits a wall with his business, and his advice for those just starting out.

Feb 22, 2016

In Part 1 of my interview with Jon Bowes we talk about his travels in Peru, including hallucinogens, a shaman, a machete, and a shotgun.

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