Ready to challenge your perceptions of work and travel? Our opening episode for season 4 features a captivating conversation with Rudi Medved, a leading figure in the realm of digital nomadism. Rudi, a Slovenian entrepreneur and scholar, shares his insights on the motivations and values that guide digital nomads. From the allure of cheaper destinations to the shared experiences that this unique lifestyle offers, be prepared to rethink old notions of work and leisure. As we delve deeper into the discussion, we turn our focus on the work-life balance in the context of digital nomadism. We grapple with the blurred lines between work and leisure and the discipline required to balance both. Rudi also highlights how the rise of digital nomads is influencing the global economy, with implications on co-working and co-living spaces, and how companies operate. This is an unfiltered look at the challenges digital nomads face and the potential rewards of this lifestyle.  Whether you're already living the nomad lifestyle, considering a shift, or merely curious, this episode offers fresh perspectives that will provoke thought and spark discussion. Tune in for an episode packed with insightful reflections on a rapidly growing trend, which opens up new opportunities for remote workers and freelancers everywhere! Catch Rudi's substack here: https://traveljournal.substack.com and connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudi-medved/ Support the show Let us know what you think, and what subjects you'd enjoy hearing about in future, just message our host Maya Middlemiss, or drop us a message, review, or voicenote, over at https://www.futureisfreelance.xyz/ You can support the Future is Freelance podcast by leaving a rating and review on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’s a chance to tell us what you love about the show, and it helps others discover it, too! Make sure you grab our fabulous LinkedIn Guide to level up your remote freelance success, and we'll see you next week 🌟 And if you're thinking of podcasting, check out a free hosting offer with our friends at Buzzprout 🎙️ Here's to your own freelance future 🤩