Climbing to freedom – one episode at a time. The Nomad Summit Podcast is for remote workers, freelancers, indie hackers, and founders building lives on their own terms. We unpack what it really means to work without borders, chase freedom, and build something meaningful – whether that’s a business, a lifestyle, or a sense of purpose. Hosted by the team behind Nomad Summit and long-time digital nomad and podcaster Palle Bo, each episode features raw conversations, honest lessons, and practica ...
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15 | Finding Joy on the Road – Patrick Farrell on Emotions, Mindset, and the Nomad Journey
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29:17In this episode of the Nomad Summit Podcast, Christoph sits down with long-time digital nomad Patrick Farrell. Patrick shares how his journey from engineering in New York led him into the nomad world, and how the Nomad Summit and other community events became pivotal in his transformation. He opens up about the emotional side of nomad life, the imp…
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14 | Courage, Connection, and Cleo the Cat: Mia Kercher’s Story of Nomadic Life
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26:26In this episode of the Nomad Summit Podcast, Christoph Huebner sits down with solo traveler Mia Kercher to talk about her extraordinary journey from Serbia to Vietnam by car – with her cat, Cleo, by her side. Along the way, Mia spent five weeks in Afghanistan, a place many consider too extreme or unsafe to visit. She shares what it was really like …
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13 | Orest Zub: Chasing the World’s Hardest-to-Reach Places
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38:26In this special in-person recording from a sailboat in Croatia, Christoph Huebner sits down with Ukrainian traveller and NomadMania managing partner, Orest Zub. They talk about chasing rare and remote places, the adventures of visiting one of the most secluded islands in the Adriatic, and the global community of “extreme travelers” who aim to explo…
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12 | A New Beginning: Feuza’s Journey to Becoming a Digital Nomad
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35:21Feuza Reis – also known as Fuse – is on the edge of a whole new chapter. In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, she shares her journey from childhood immigration to remote work, from grief-filled goodbyes at the airport to finding joy in travel once again. Now a remote worker at a travel tech company and the creator behind Fuse Travels, Feuza ope…
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11 | From Million-Dollar Hustler to Kyiv Minimalist: Why Johnny FD Gave It All Up
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32:08In this special in-person episode recorded beneath the Motherland Monument in Kyiv, we sit down with Johnny FD – the original founder of the Nomad Summit. Johnny has lived the full digital nomad dream: 50+ countries, financial freedom, multiple successful businesses. But now, he’s chosen a very different life. Why would someone who can live anywher…
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10 | Real Talk on Passports, Parenting, and Finding Your Tribe
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30:29This episode was recorded right after a panel discussion in Bansko – and it’s unlike anything we’ve done before. Christoph sits down with three thoughtful voices from the nomad community for a raw, roundtable conversation on identity, relationships, mobility, and what it means to belong. You’ll hear from: Mariam (Armenia) on the harsh realities of …
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09 | The Science of Nomad Life: Identity, Freedom, and the Data Behind It
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29:50How many digial nomads are there and who really qualifies as a digital nomad? In this episode, Christoph Huebner sits down with researchers Aldijana Bunjak (University of Stavanger, Norway) and Viktoriya Voloshyna (Thompson Rivers University, Canada) to explore what the data says about nomad identity, motivation, and lifestyle. From fieldwork at Ba…
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08 | CULTURE CLASH: What Remote Teams Get Wrong About Communication
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35:24How do you build strong remote teams when your colleagues come from completely different cultural backgrounds? In this episode of the Nomad Summit Podcast, we unpack the realities of cross-cultural communication in distributed teams – and why good intentions often go wrong. Christoph Huebner and Palle Bo are joined by two seasoned experts: Renita K…
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07 | Banitsa, Bansko & the Bigger Picture: Why Supporting Local Matters
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28:36In this episode of the Nomad Summit Podcast, we’re coming to you from the heart of Bansko, Bulgaria, where digital nomads and local entrepreneurs are reshaping the town’s economy. Host Christoph Huebner sits down with Safir Jamal, founder of Global Nomad Pass, and Hristina Zlatinova, owner of the popular café and bakery Lubanitza, to explore how in…
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06 | Demystifying Digital Nomad Visas with Lily Szabo
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34:08Digital nomad visas promise freedom – but are they really working the way they should? In this episode, we’re joined by Lily Szabo, a researcher, writer, and co-author of a major policy brief on nomad visa strategy. Together, we explore the past, present, and future of these visas, including what’s broken, what’s improving, and what countries are g…
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05 | Finding Love on the Road: Aliza Virani’s Story
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32:08In this episode of the Nomad Summit Podcast, we’re joined by Aliza Virani – a seasoned solo traveler turned relationship-builder. Together with Palle Bo and Alexandra, she unpacks the real challenges and unexpected joys of dating and building community while living as a digital nomad. From finding love at Bansko Nomad Fest to learning how to balanc…
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04 | Emerging Digital Nomad Hotspots for 2025: Insights with Chris Cerra
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33:01In this episode of the Nomad Summit Podcast, Palle and Christoph sit down with Chris Cerra, the founder of Remote Base and Digital Nomad Trip Reports. Chris shares his expert insights on the next emerging digital nomad hotspots for 2025 and beyond. From unexpected hubs in Africa to the growing appeal of major cities like London and Barcelona, this …
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03 | Europe’s Remote Work Revolution with Maya Middlemiss
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38:09In this episode, we talk with Maya Middlemiss – founder of Remote Work Europe and an e-Residency Envoy for Estonia – about her journey into remote work and how Europe’s unique landscape is shaping the future of digital nomadism. From the cultural quirks of working across borders to the power of in-person events like the Nomad Summit in Tallinn, May…
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02 | Bridging Language Gaps: Inside the Nomad Summit Buildathon Winner’s Project
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29:57What happens when a seasoned translator and digital nomad turns a quiet frustration into a startup idea? In this episode, we sit down with Barny Mulcahy, the winner of the Nomad Summit Buildathon 2025 in Chiang Mai, to explore how he's helping authors and creators localize their content for underserved language markets. Barny shares his journey fro…
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01 | From Insurance Broker to Fish Boss: RJ Macalanda on Viral Growth, Freedom-First Hustle, and the Nomad Summit Effect
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28:59RJ Macalanda once sold insurance 80 hours a week – until nodding off at the wheel convinced him to design a life around fishing. In this kickoff episode, he tells Christoph Huebner and Palle Bo how a single Nomad Summit ticket became his launchpad, why TikTok turned him into the go-to consultant for global fishing brands, and the framework he uses …
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00 | Welcome to the Nomad Summit Podcast – Your New Digital Nomad Lifeline
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14:17This is the very first episode of the Nomad Summit Podcast – a short teaser to give you a taste of what’s coming. Hosts Palle Bo, Christoph Huebner, and Alexandra Mosnitska introduce themselves and share why they’re launching this podcast: to keep the global nomad community connected all year round. You'll get insights into what Nomad Summit stands…
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