In today's episode, we are excited to have Aline Dahmen, the Visionary and Co-Founder of Nomad Soulmates, joining us. Aline shares her incredible journey, from a small village in Germany to becoming a nomadic entrepreneur, creating Nomad Soulmates, a community for Digital Nomads seeking meaningful relationships. In this episode, we cover: Aline's Nomadic Journey: Aline's story begins with a transformative gap year in New Zealand, leading her to embrace a nomadic lifestyle after feeling trapped upon returning home. Networking at a Berlin conference and additional nomad conferences sparked her nomadic adventure. Birth of Nomad Soulmates: Aline's pursuit of connections to combat loneliness resulted in founding Nomad Soulmates around eight years ago. Initially starting as a Facebook group for single nomads, the community quickly grew to 500 members within the first week, addressing challenges in forming relationships while living a nomadic life. Platform Evolution: Nomad Soulmates has expanded to almost 20,000 members, catering to a range of nomads including remote workers, digital nomads, and van lifers. Aline emphasizes the importance of maintaining specificity and addressing the unique challenges of dating within the nomadic community, such as visa issues and frequent relocations. Changing Perspectives: Aline discusses the evolving perspectives of nomads, from a focus on travel to a desire for long-term partnerships. Challenges, including a limited pool of potential partners and varying commitment levels, are explored. Nomad Soulmates Events: The podcast delves into the unique "Mix and Mingle" speed dating events hosted by Nomad Soulmates. Aline highlights the emphasis on making friends and connections rather than solely focusing on romantic partnerships. Reach out to Aline: Connect with Aline on Facebook through the Nomad Soulmates community. https://www.facebook.com/groups/206674249667741 Join the upcoming in-person retreat in Bali! https://connect.nomadsoulmates.com/retreat For collaboration or proposals, email Aline at [email protected]. Stay updated on upcoming events by checking out the Nomad Soulmates IG. https://www.instagram.com/nomadsoulmates/ Download the Nomad Soulmates app to join the growing community. https://linktr.ee/nomadsoulmates Thank you for joining us on this insightful episode of Travel Not to Escape. For more information on connection coaching and the Passport to Connection program check out: ⁠Travel Not to Escape - Friends⁠ ⁠Join the Facebook Community --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/travelnottoescape/message