Episodes

  • 50. From Nannying to My First Paid Client

    50. From Nannying to My First Paid Client
    Jul 31 2024
    In this episode of While She's Away, I’m sharing my personal journey from being a full-time nanny to landing my first paid client as a freelancer! I'll be opening up about my transformative shift into the digital nomad lifestyle, recounting the steps I took to develop new skills and finally secure my first podcast production client. Plus, I’ll give you a sneak peek into an upcoming workshop designed to help you become a freelance podcast producer. Join me as I reflect on my milestones, share insights, and hopefully inspire you to chase your own digital nomad dreams. Feeling overwhelmed by all the options for creating a digital nomad lifestyle and just want the easiest path? My workshop, "Make Money While Traveling: How to Become a Freelance Podcast Manager," then this is for you girly! In just 90 minutes, you'll learn everything from building your portfolio to landing your first client. Don't miss out—click here to be the first to know when the pre-sale goes live on September 2nd! Connect with me on social media: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action
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    21 mins
  • 49. Steps to Successfully Pivot Your Career to Remote Work with Sojourner White

    49. Steps to Successfully Pivot Your Career to Remote Work with Sojourner White
    Jul 24 2024
    In this episode of While She's Away, I chat Sojourner White about her journey from career confusion to traveling the world as a remote social worker! Sojourner shares how she switched to a remote social work role during the pandemic and the importance of always learning and being willing to fail. Sojourner White is a remote social worker, award-winning travel journalist, and train travel queen. Hailing from Milwaukee, Wisconsin she has been a digital nomad, called Spain home as a study abroad student turned English teacher with the Fulbright Program, and spent a summer in Germany as an International Social Work graduate student intern. But now, through her platform Sojournies, she helps 9-5ers fulfill their career goals and bucket list dreams to bask in freedom and flexibility outside the office. Sojourner has been featured in Buzzfeed, PopSugar, The Matador Network, HuffPost, and Thrillist and written for Travel + Leisure, USA Today, Fodor’s, Insider, Lonely Planet, Viator, and more. We chat about juggling a 9-to-5 job with being a travel influencer, making the most of remote work, and dealing with cultural challenges abroad, especially as a black woman. Sojourner also honestly shares about her Fulbright experience in Northern Spain, the value of routines, and the peace she finds in train travel. Tune in to hear how Sojourner's curiosity has shaped her career and inspired others to go after their travel dreams! Connect with me and Sojourner on social media: Sojournies Website Sojournies Instagram Sojournies Tiktok Sojournies Youtube While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Looking for affordable travel insurance specifically made for digital nomads? Sign up for Nomad Insurance which is the first insurance product built specifically for nomads, by nomads! Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action
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    54 mins
  • 48. Navigating Overtourism: Insights from Erin Hynes on Responsible and Sustainable Travel

    48. Navigating Overtourism: Insights from Erin Hynes on Responsible and Sustainable Travel
    Jul 16 2024
    In this episode of the While She's Away Podcast, I'm chatting with Erin Hynes from the "Curious Tourism" podcast about overtourism and how to travel responsibly. Erin and I break down what overtourism is all about, its effects like pushing out locals and hurting the environment, and how social media trends play a part. Erin shares some great tips on traveling during the off-season, exploring hidden gems, and supporting local businesses. She also shares her journey from being a hardcore budget traveler to embracing more sustainable travel practices! In this episode Erin and I talk about: Discussing the impact of Airbnb and finding locally-owned accommodations. The effects overtourism has on locals and the environment. Why supporting local businesses is so important. Erin shares travel tips on how to be a responsible tourist. How gentrification and overtourism go hand in hand. Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action Connect with me and Erin on social media: Curious Tourism Pina Travels Pina Travels Instagram Pina Travels Tiktok While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!
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    50 mins
  • 47. Unruly Podcast: Rainbow Everything Everywhere All At Once With Charlie Sprinkman & Friends

    47. Unruly Podcast: Rainbow Everything Everywhere All At Once With Charlie Sprinkman & Friends
    Jun 19 2024
    Happy Pride Month!! This week I'm re-sharing an episode from the Unruly Podcast that features several different trans, non-binary, and queer humans: Join us for a special episode where host Calen Otto takes listeners back in time — traversing backyard woodlands and river rapids — to retrace bare-footed memories from each of our guests, woven together by illuminating storytelling. Charlie Sprinkman is featured on this episode among other trans, non-binary, and queer folks. This episode is an ode to the experiences of folks now in their mid 20's and 30's who grew up in rural spaces as queer children, found refuge in the outdoors, and have transmuted their unique experiences into the life-changing work that they do today. Podcast guest list: Charlie Sprinkman from Everywhere is Queer Kaysn Kile from Rural Gone Rouge Wesley Kile from By Wesley Photography Rivers Wilder Green (musician) Dianni Hall from While She's Away Charlie Alexander from TNET Sound clip including pattrice jones from VINE Sanctuary. Episode Resources: Podcast episode TRANScript Everywhere is Queer TNET Rural Gone Rouge By Wesley Photo While She's Away Podcast Rivers Wilder Green Unruly Travel & Living Blog Additional LGBTQIA episodes: How Quouch Makes Couch Surfing Safe for Queer Travelers Life as a Lesbian Traveler
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    58 mins
  • 46. How Quouch Makes Couch Surfing Safe for Queer Travelers with Nora Von Breitenbach

    46. How Quouch Makes Couch Surfing Safe for Queer Travelers with Nora Von Breitenbach
    May 21 2024
    In this episode of While She's Away, I dive into the vibrant world of queer travel and community building. I sit down with Nora, the amazing founder of Quouch—a platform that makes sure queer people and women have safe and comfy places to stay while traveling. We chat about everything from her couch-surfing adventures in Berlin to the crucial steps she's taken to make travel safer for LGBTQIA+ folks. You'll get to hear all about the creation and impact of Quouch. We also have a moving story from Aseel, a Palestinian woman who shares her experiences and struggles during the ongoing conflict in Palestine. Her powerful message underscores the need for global solidarity and understanding in tough times. Join me as we explore these compelling stories, personal journeys, community empowerment, and tips for safe travel for queer folks in this enlightening episode of While She's Away. In this episode Nora and I talk about: Why Quouch is so important for queer travelers Safety issues during travel for the queer community Importance of safety measures and understanding personal safety needs Need for understanding and solidarity from cis men Resources to support Aseel and Palestine: Help Aseel Evacuate Gaza Donate to Provide Clean water and food to families in Gaza Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action Connect with me and Nora on social media: Quouch Instagram Quouch Website While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!
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    45 mins
  • 45. Digging into Intentional Travel in Costa Rica

    45. Digging into Intentional Travel in Costa Rica
    Apr 9 2024
    In this week's episode, I'm taking you on a very personal journey as I unpack my recent experiences in Costa Rica. Over the past several months I've had some realizations that my constant movement has been a band-aid for deeper issues and a way to cope with life's stresses. Through this self-discovery, I delve into the idea of intentional travel and what it means to truly stay present, even when things get tough. I'll be sharing the raw moments when travel no longer served as my escape and how it forced me to confront what I’d been avoiding. Join me as I reflect on why I’ve been running and how I aim to change my approach to exploring this beautiful world. Get ready to hear all about my highs and lows, the lessons learned, and how I'm striving to turn travel into a space for personal growth rather than an escape! In this episode I vulnerably share... Definition of coping mechanisms and their relevance to travel My realization that travel acted as a coping mechanism Looking back at my initial traveling years How the intentions behind my travels has evolved over the years Encouraging you to reflect on your travel intentions Resources to support Palestine: Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action https://www.instagram.com/jewishvoiceforpeace/ https://www.instagram.com/rabbis.for.human.rights/ https://www.instagram.com/theimeu/ https://www.instagram.com/wizard_bisan1/ https://www.instagram.com/motaz_azaiza/ https://www.instagram.com/eye.on.palestine/ Connect with me on social media: While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!
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    23 mins
  • 44. Let's Reflect on 2023 Together

    44. Let's Reflect on 2023 Together
    Jan 3 2024
    Hello beautiful people and welcome to 2024! wow...it's been a fucking year and if you're anything like me and struggling to reflect on everything that has happened in 2023 then this episode is for you! This is an open safe space for us to reflect together. In this episode I vulnerably share... Why I was depressed in 2023 How my first full year as a digital nomad went the 2023 goals I did and didn't complete things I want to call in for 2024 Come have a listen, do some reflecting yourself, and let's step into 2024 with some new energy my loves <3 Resources to get informed about Palestine: Documentary - Born in Gaza Documentary - 5 Broken Cameras Documentary - Gaza Fights for Freedom Contact Your Reps, Find a Protest & Take Action https://www.instagram.com/jewishvoiceforpeace/ https://www.instagram.com/rabbis.for.human.rights/ https://www.instagram.com/theimeu/ https://www.instagram.com/wizard_bisan1/ https://www.instagram.com/motaz_azaiza/ https://www.instagram.com/eye.on.palestine/ Connect with me on social media: Suzanne Instagram Suzanne Wesite While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!
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    21 mins
  • 43: An Inside Look at Life in Occupied Palestine with Suzanne Yatim Aslam

    43: An Inside Look at Life in Occupied Palestine with Suzanne Yatim Aslam
    Nov 8 2023
    As travelers, we have a responsibility to be aware, educate ourselves, and most importantly speak out against genocide. Welcome to season 3 of the While She's Away Podcast. I wish I didn't have to begin this season talking about an active genocide that is happening to the Palestinian people in Gaza, but I must. Silence is complicity at this point. So I hope, as fellow travelers and global citizens, that you take the time and listen and learn from our guest this week, Suzanne. Suzanne Aslam is a former actress, activist, and Miss Arab USA turned writer. Suzanne helps young mothers dealing with postpartum depression. As an activist and Palestinian American, she spent time in Palestine working with a peacekeeping team and has a deep and personal understanding of the occupation. In this episode, we talk about: The history of Palestine What is currently happening in Gaza Defining important words such as Zionism, settlers, apartheid, etc. Suzanne's personal experience doing activism in the West Bank How her family has been personally impacted by the occupation What we can do to support Palestine Ways to educate ourselves and learn more Thank you for taking the time to listen and learn from Suzanne! If you found this episode at all helpful, please share it with a friend who wants to learn more about the struggles of the Palestinian people. Resources to get informed: Documentary - Born in Gaza Documentary - 5 Broken Cameras Documentary - Gaza Fights for Freedom https://www.instagram.com/jewishvoiceforpeace/ https://www.instagram.com/rabbis.for.human.rights/ https://www.instagram.com/theimeu/ https://www.instagram.com/wizard_bisan1/ https://www.instagram.com/motaz_azaiza/ https://www.instagram.com/eye.on.palestine/ Connect with Suzanne and I on social media: Suzanne Instagram Suzanne Wesite While She's Away Instagram While She's Away Tiktok Travel Resources: Get 25% OFF Your TrustedHouseSitters Membership! Get $10 OFF Your Worldpackers Membership Join HostelPass to Get up to 40% OFF Hostels ALL over Europe!
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    1 hr