Shawna Lum moved from the US to Spain 7 years ago, and after battling a series of personal changes that could have derailed her dreams of living abroad, she’s come to learn that if there’s a will to spend significant time in a foreign country, there is absolutely a way to do so. Today, Shawna is one of the world’s leading experts on helping people move abroad permanently. Through her coaching, courses, and masterclasses, she’s helped thousands of expats find their new home abroad, simplifying the process, and providing the support and connections they need to actually make a move overseas. In this episode we share some of her favorite visa options in Europe and Latin America, alongside a hefty dose of practical advice, and inspiration, for anyone considering expat life. We also touch on some of the highs, lows, and growth opportunities that happen when you embrace this lifestyle, and a bit about Shawna’s personal journey and travels.

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Bal Sieber is a world-class designer who has been featured in publications such as Forbes, Fast Company, The Washington Post, and Entrepreneur Magazine, for his work with companies like Toyota, Nokia, and Disney, to name just a few. In the past, this type of professional success would have surely come with a proverbial chain to a desk, but Bal has managed to convert his creative passion into a location independent business that has allowed him to travel the world, live abroad in Mexico, and most importantly, regain complete control over his schedule, all while earning more than $20k/month. Today we discuss the steps to designing the adventurous life of your dreams without the professional sacrifice, as well as Bal’s current nomadic adventures through Europe, and how others can follow in his footsteps via The Designer MBA program.

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Q Hamirani is known by many as the creator of Airbnb’s famous Live & Work Anywhere program, as well as his work as a global HR leader, startup investor, Forbes contributor, founder, and many other initiatives in his professional life. But today we dive into his personal story, exploring his childhood in India, the pros and cons of moving abroad, and how intentionally leveraging corporate nomadism quenched his thirst for languages, cultures, and travel.

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