In this episode, we’re joined by Michelle Coulson, a digital nomad with five years of experience and the founder of Remote Rebellion. Michelle shares valuable insights and advice for aspiring digital nomads. She emphasizes the importance of weighing the pros and cons of the lifestyle and not just focusing on the glamorous aspects portrayed on social media. She highlights that digital nomadism requires hard work, perseverance, and the ability to adapt to new environments and build communities. She also discusses the misconceptions about digital nomadism and encourages individuals to define their lifestyle version. Michelle further suggests that finding your "why" and understanding your motivations is crucial before embarking on the digital nomad journey. She also shares her experiences, including the challenges of building and maintaining a community while constantly traveling. Key Highlights: [02:16] Michelle’s background [03:08] The pros and cons of digital nomadism [06:06] How Michelle became a digital nomad [08:14] Characteristics of a digital nomad [09:54] Types of people inclined to digital nomadism [14:03] Lessons learned living abroad [15:44] The birth of Michelle’s company, “Remote Rebellion.” [18:00] How to build a digital community even with frequent travels [20:22] A checklist to help a digital nomad prepare adequately [22:45] Some mistakes made by Michelle as a digital nomad [23:43] Balancing work, life, and travel [26:35] The best and worst experiences Michelle has had [29:06] How to get started as a digital nomad [31:02] How to get in touch with Michelle Notable Quotes: The importance of community for me and the fact that people are generally good have been the two main things I've learned. But there's a whole host of other things. If you go in thinking that this place, and you're going to find yourself in this place, will fix you, it might, but you probably shouldn't go in with it like with that idea in your head. Find out what visa you need, save up for the flight, and book it, and if you don't have loads of spending money, once you've booked that flight, as long as you've given yourself enough months to save for it. If you want it enough, you will find a way to save the money for that trip. Hoping for something and doing something about it is so different, and just expecting something to come to you just because you want it is not how the world works. Connect with Michelle on: Website: remoterebellion.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/remoterebellion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Crtbp0sg4Fo/ To protect yourself with comprehensive medical insurance, visit Medical For Nomads and take advantage of a 10% exclusive offer off your next Medical for Nomads policy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/destinyfornomads/message