Best The Digital Backpack Podcasts (2025)

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3 Years, 156 episodes, and the 3 biggest lessons I’ve learned from podcasting every week 16:45

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Send us a text Three years. One episode every week. Almost 20k downloads. This episode is a celebration of consistency, growth, and learning to show up even when no one is clapping. If you’ve ever struggled to stay committed to something in your business or life, this one will speak straight to your heart. I’m sharing the three biggest lessons I’ve…

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Trip Report: Lebanon 51:53

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A podcast about working online, becoming a digital nomad, travelling the world, and practising minimalism. About creating a life that is extravagantly and unashamedly your own. For those who carry their lives in a backpack. Email: [email protected] Support the podcast with a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeinabackpack…

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E77 - Ellii Dilemmas: Sparking Real Dialogue in the ELT Classroom (with Ben Buckwold & Tara Benwell) 23:44

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In this lively episode, Shé sits down with Ben Buckwold (Founder & CEO of Ellii) and Tara Benwell (VP of Publishing at Ellii) to explore the story behind one of Ellii’s most creative classroom tools: Ellii Dilemmas. The discussion centers on Ellii’s newly introduced interactive classroom tool designed to foster critical thinking and discussion amon…

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Is Physical Media (& Ownership) Back? 35:55

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A podcast about working online, becoming a digital nomad, travelling the world, and practising minimalism. About creating a life that is extravagantly and unashamedly your own. For those who carry their lives in a backpack. Email: [email protected] Support the podcast with a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeinabackpack…

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The myth of the low-ticket trap, and why your energy deserves more! 20:24

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Send us a text You’ve probably been told to start low ticket because it’s easier to sell. But what if that belief is the very thing keeping you overworked and underpaid? In this episode, I talk about the truth behind the low ticket trap and why so many women keep themselves small trying to be “accessible.” I’ll show you how to shift your pricing, y…

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Hostel Horror & Heart: BHostel Halloween Special, Ember Hostel Denver 36:18

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A shadow on the wall. Cold air in a closed room. Or just a bunkmate? In our first Halloween special, we share spooky hostel moments, producer stories (Patrick Star, Hammerhead, Perry the Platypus!), and the heart behind BHostel: community. Hear Bryant and the team trade real hostel tales, from Firehouse Hostel's late-night "orbs" to solo travel rom…

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From a debilitating fear of being seen to growing a 6-figure business 18:26

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Send us a text Have you ever felt like your whole body wants to shut down the second you think about posting a video or showing your face online? Like your throat closes up, your heart races, and you want to run and hide? That was me too. In this episode, I’m telling the real story of how I went from shaking on camera and barely being able to speak…

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E76 - Unpacking the Lexical Approach (with Erin O’Byrne) 39:10

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In this episode of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, Shé and Anna discuss the importance of the Lexical Approach in teaching English, featuring insights from guest Erin O’Byrne. They explore how focusing on lexical chunks—common phrases and expressions—rather than isolated words or strict grammar rules can enhance both learner autonomy and teacher e…

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The real reason you can't break past $10k months 19:17

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Send us a text You’ve bought the courses, you've learned the strategy. You’ve done the work. So why are you struggling to push past your current income level in business? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what really keeps high-achieving, spiritual women plateaued, even when they’re doing everything right. We’re talking about subcons…

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Season Finale: Food, Identity & Belonging –Hostel Table Talk at Denver’s 11th Ave 24:39

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At Denver's 11th Ave Hostel, Bailey and friends share first-gen roots, the family dinners that shaped them, and how hostel community becomes chosen family. They also get honest about microaggressions and why acceptance starts with respect. If you've felt in-between cultures—or found "home" on the road—this conversation belongs to you. 👉 If this res…

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The end of Digiteach as we know it 21:26

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Send us a text Something big is shifting. In this episode, I spill the tea on what’s been happening behind the scenes and why I decided to close the chapter on Digiteach as we know it. It’s raw. It’s honest. And it’s the story of what happens when you finally stop forcing things that no longer fit and choose to follow your energy instead. I’ll shar…

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Can the SOAR Framework Elevate the Quality of Destination Development? 29:53

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E75 - Generative AI in Education: A Teacher’s Guide (with Sara Davila) 40:51

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In this episode of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, we sit down with Sara Davila, a self-described “learning alchemist,” to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping education. With her trademark mix of research, theory, and classroom pragmatism, Sara takes us on a journey from the evolution of AI and deep learning to the practical ways teac…

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The subconscious beliefs that keep you undercharging 19:51

2M ago19:51

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Send us a text You know that moment when you think you should raise your prices, but the second you say the number in your head your whole body tightens. That is not strategy failing you, that is your subconscious running the show. In this episode you will discover: Why childhood programming makes charging more feel unsafe. The hidden beliefs that …

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How Denver Hostel Life Helped Bailey Find Confidence 22:32

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Bailey once struggled with severe anxiety. Now, after traveling from Omaha to Denver, he's found confidence, community, and a calling to help others. In this episode of the BHostel Podcast, host Bryant Perkins sits down with Bailey to discuss hostel life at 11th Avenue Hostel, Denver nightlife, and how travel friendships can be as powerful as famil…

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Why the Economic Geography of Tourism Really Matters to Destinations 32:18

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"Spatial, economic and social processes shape tourism development - and tourism, in turn, reshapes economic spaces.” This week, Gary chats with Joao Romao, Associate Professor at Yasuda Women’s University in Japan, about his new book, Economic Geography of Tourism. An economist, tourism policy advisor and former journalist and travel documentary ma…

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From broke backpacker to 20K months how shifting my beliefs changed everything 14:35

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Send us a text Eight years ago, I was a broke backpacker in Asia with dreadlocks, second-hand clothes, and a deep belief that I wasn’t worthy of much. I thought I was “the stupid one” surrounded by geniuses, and I never imagined I could build wealth or success. Today, I’ve built two six-figure businesses, scaled from 2K months to 20K months, and co…

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Can Youth, Backpacker & Adventure Travel Help Double Tourism Turnover in New Zealand?, with Haydn Marriner, BYATA 25:07

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“Youth travellers are the biggest spenders in New Zealand. They stay a minimum of 8 weeks, and visit between 7 and 9 regions which gives us fantastic national dispersal.” New Zealand has historically championed backpacking and youth tourism, a segment of international travel that many destinations overlook. But is it high-yield? You bet. And it del…

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E74 - Foundations of Reflective Practice with the DIESOL Podcast, Part 2 43:54

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In Part 2 of our collaboration with the DIESOL Podcast, we reunite with Brent and Ixchell, this time with our signature Teacher Think-Aloud style, with more narrative and reflective interruptions as we delve into actionable strategies. In this episode, we explore the practical side of reflective pedagogy in English language teaching: How to impleme…

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Reality shifting: How to manifest your goal with 100% certainty 19:05

2M ago19:05

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Send us a text What if you could get to a place of total certainty that your goals are already yours? In this episode, I dive into the power of reality shifting and why it transforms the way high achieving women in business create results. Inside, I take you through: What reality shifting really is and how it changes the game for manifestation. The…

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First Hostel. First Solo Trip. Berlin’s Story Starts Here. 14:02

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Berlin’s first hostel stay in Denver at 11th Avenue Hostel leads to solo travel, Red Rocks, Reiki, and radical self-love –a BHostel story about choosing community, courage, and new beginnings. Got a hostel story of your own? Visit BHostelPod.com and send it in—we may feature your journey next. Watch on YouTube Instagram…

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Identity Shifting: Strip away the old stories and become more of your limitless self 18:55

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Send us a text For years, I did all the “identity work” the online world told me to do. Affirmations on sticky notes. Journaling every morning. Repeating new beliefs over and over until they finally stuck. And while some of it worked, it took me years to actually shift at a core level. The truth? Most mindset work just doesn’t scratch the surface. …

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Where Martial Arts Meets Cultural Heritage & Participative Tourism 28:49

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Inspired by a visit to a sumo tournament in Japan, this week's show explores how destinations build themed tourism experiences around the ceremonies and customs of ancient martial arts. Gary and Jens journey from Japan to China, South Korea, Thailand and the beach boardwalks of Brazil to assess three sub-segments of martial arts tourism, and why th…

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E73 - Foundations of Reflective Practice with the DIESOL Podcast, Part 1 42:18

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In this special crossover episode of The Teacher Think-Aloud Podcast, Shé and Anna team up with Brent Warner and Ixchell Reyes of the DIESOL Podcast (Developing Innovation in English as a Second or Other Language) for a lively conversation about reflective practice—the foundation of our podcast and a shared passion between both shows. Instead of ou…

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He Left Nightclubs for Ice Cream and Found a New Frequency 29:54

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Before he was scooping butter pecan on Colfax, he was moving the room with bass. Tullie Bailey once ran five of the biggest nightclubs in Denver—packed dance floors, late nights, neon lights, and all the chaos that came with it. But somewhere between headlining DJs and backdoor exits, something shifted. He got sober. He chose stillness. And he star…

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How to dissolve subconscious beliefs and blocks rapidly: The modality that's changing the game 20:44

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Send us a text This episode is for the woman in business who knows she is meant for more but keeps bumping into the same invisible walls. Today I am sharing the powerful new modality I am training in called Mind Shifting and why I believe it is the missing piece most entrepreneurs never knew they needed. Inside this episode, you will hear: What Min…

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She Ran to Be Free. Not Found. 25:12

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Some kids run away to rebel. Sarah ran to survive. By 16, she had lived in homeless shelters, watched her mother spiral through addiction, been adopted into a deeply abusive household, and slept in a garage while her brothers got bedrooms. When she asked to be placed back into foster care, she was denied. So she packed up her life, lied about her a…

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New Backpack: Thoughts On & (Unpaid) Review Of Aer's Flight Pack 3 35:39

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A podcast about working online, becoming a digital nomad, travelling the world, and practising minimalism. About creating a life that is extravagantly and unashamedly your own. For those who carry their lives in a backpack. Support the podcast with a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeinabackpack…

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Making Accessible & Inclusive Travel More Meaningful, with Yock Song Law, Ludus Lab/Accessible Singapore 34:56

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"For differently abled people, it can be frightening to travel overseas. There is often a gap in information about accessible services to help them plan and manage their trips." These challenges are exacerbated in South East Asia, where infrastructure and services are only starting to be optimised for travellers with accessible needs - and few spec…

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From Loss to Life on the Road: Christy Balduf's Journey Through Grief, Healing, and Hostel Living 32:23

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When Christy Balduf's world shattered with the loss of her 8-year-old daughter, she faced an unthinkable question: How do you keep living when the center of your life is gone? In this deeply human, unfiltered conversation recorded inside Austin's iconic Drifter Jack's Hostel, Christy shares her path from single motherhood and unimaginable grief to …

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Wealth is spiritual: Why I'll die on this hill 15:43

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Send us a text This might be a controversial one, but I’m saying it anyway. Wealth is spiritual. Making money is spiritual. And being paid well for your work is not only allowed, it is necessary if you want to thrive and make a real impact. In this episode, I am getting honest about the toxic beliefs that keep so many women, especially in the spiri…

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High-Yield Tourism vs High-Value Tourism: What Are The Differences - And Why Do They Matter? 33:47

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"Attracting high-value tourists is an easy claim for destinations, but building a customised high-yield tourism strategy is complex and challenging." In recent months, we've noticed that the terms High-Yield and High-Value Tourism are being used interchangeably. We believe this a mistake. On this week's podcast, Gary and Jens discuss how the travel…

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E72 – Greening ELT: Addressing Sustainability in the English Language Classroom (with Harry Waters) 34:03

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In this episode, co-hosts Shé and Anna sit down with climate activist, teacher trainer, and founder of Renewable English, Harry Waters, for an energizing conversation on integrating environmental sustainability into English language teaching. 🌱🌍 Harry shares how his early activism and global teaching experiences led him to reimagine ELT as a platfo…

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Business Evolution: How to know when to let go 18:03

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Send us a text You know that quiet whisper that keeps nudging you… “This offer isn’t it anymore.” “This business model feels heavy.” “This chapter is complete.” In today’s raw and real episode, I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes of a big decision I just made in my own business which I will announce when I am ready. Yep, I’m right in the middle of it…

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The Future of High-Yield Tourism is Showcased at Expo 2025 Osaka 32:52

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This week, High-Yield Tourism’s Co-Founder Dr. Jens Thraenhart visited Expo 2025 Osaka with his young daughter. In our new podcast, Gary and Jens discuss how forward-thinking destinations are using the 6-month Expo as a sandbox for immersing visitors of all ages in their culture, history, technology and tourism appeal. En route, Jens explores the i…

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Expanding our energetic capacity: What every woman scaling her business needs to hear 19:55

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Send us a text If you’ve been scaling your business from pure strategy and wondering why it still feels heavy or draining, this episode is your permission slip to do things differently. I’m sharing the behind-the-scenes truth about my $67K launch and how it left me completely depleted. Not because the strategy was wrong, but because I ignored what …

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Energy mapping and reconnecting to your body's wisdom 16:51

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Send us a text If you have been feeling a little disconnected from your business lately. If things feel a bit off, heavy, or just not as exciting as they used to be. This episode is for you. I am introducing you to a simple practice that will reconnect you with your energy and your intuition It is called energy mapping. And it has been so valuable …

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Turning Around Indonesia's Underperforming International Tourism Marketing, with Nur Wulan T 33:15

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“Indonesia has the potential to lead in eco-tourism, in cultural heritage and in Muslim-friendly tourism, but only if we pair them with clarity, consistency and digital response. It tries to promote everything all at once, which dilutes the message.” A vast, beautiful and complex country, Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelago nation and home…

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The Power of One: Simplicity is how you make money in business 20:49

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Send us a text Feeling scattered in your business? Spinning too many plates and seeing too few results? This episode is your permission slip to simplify, refocus, and finally start seeing the income and impact you have been craving. In this episode, I am sharing the power of one and how this simple shift can unlock massive momentum in your business…

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E71 - From English Language Teaching to Instructional Design (with Sharon Tjaden-Burkes) 37:23

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In this episode, co-hosts Shé and Anna sit down with Sharon Tjaden-Burkes, Senior Instructional Designer and founder of the IDEA Networking Sessions, to explore what it really takes to move from the English language classroom into instructional design. 🎙️ Sharon shares a candid look at what sparked her transition, the emotional toll of adjunct life…

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Exploring the Future of Stargazing & Dark Sky Tourism, with Megan Eaves, Nightfaring 31:35

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From China to Chile, Norway to Namibia and the US to New Zealand, Dark Sky Tourism is a fast-diversifying niche segment. But how does the tourism industry and the scientific community distinguish between terms like Stargazing, Dark Sky Tourism and Astro Tourism, which get used interchangeably? Why are nocturnal conservation and light pollution legi…

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Navigating the Death and Rebirth: The Breakdown Before the Breakthrough 20:15

5M ago20:15

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Send us a text In this episode, I’m sharing what it really looks like to go through a death and rebirth in business. The messy, unedited, human experience. This isn't an episode to give you the answers but it is an opportunity for you to hear the inner workings of my mind, and feel less alone in your experience. The reality is that when things star…

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How to know your offer is ready for Evergreen 18:36

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Send us a text Thinking about selling your course on autopilot? Before you plug it into a sales funnel and call it evergreen, there’s one important question you need to ask: Is your offer actually ready? Because here’s the truth no one wants to say out loud… If it’s not selling well live, it won’t magically convert when you automate it. In this epi…

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It's Time to Rethink Digital Nomadism & Global Mobility in High-Yield Tourism, with Milos Pelucha, Destinova 29:22

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The world of travel and tourism is still struggling to grasp the potential value of digital nomads. Are they remote workers? Are they laptop backpackers? Is digital nomadism a lifestyle? Is it a tourism segment? What is borderless living? What are Micro-Societies? Why is global mobility developing as a red-hot topic? Are co-working and co-living co…

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Breaking The TV Habit 32:21

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A podcast about working online, becoming a digital nomad, travelling the world, and practising minimalism. About creating a life that is extravagantly and unashamedly your own. For those who carry their lives in a backpack. Support the podcast with a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeinabackpack…

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10 Useful Apps For Backpackers & Travellers (Part 1) 23:49

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A podcast about working online, becoming a digital nomad, travelling the world, and practising minimalism. About creating a life that is extravagantly and unashamedly your own. For those who carry their lives in a backpack. Support the podcast with a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lifeinabackpack…

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E70 - Summer Reading Special: Stories That Cross Borders 25:40

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In this episode, co-hosts Shé and Anna share their 2025 summer reading list—13 unforgettable books that move across cultures, borders, and languages. Whether you're traveling, lesson planning, or just in need of some inspiration, this curated collection will offer powerful perspectives on migration, memory, identity, and resistance. 🧳💬 From a nine-…

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Freelance Office Hours: Pricing, Contracts, and Getting Clients in 2025 36:02

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Whether you're just getting started freelancing or you're already a few years in, this Ask Me Anything (AMA) is packed with real talk, actionable tips, and honest answers to your biggest questions. We talked about: ✅ How to get freelance clients without relying on Upwork ✅ The exact follow-up system Rachel uses on LinkedIn ✅ What to include in your…

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Make $5k to $10k course sales on autopilot by doing this one thing 21:36

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Send us a text You know what would feel amazing? Waking up to sales in your Stripe account without having to launch every other month or post on social media 24 hours a day. In this episode, I’m sharing the one thing that completely changed how I run my business. And no, it has nothing to do with hustling harder or being constantly online. I’m walk…

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Traditional Media Isn't Dying, It's Transforming Before Our Eyes ...with Graham Richardson 39:02

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Send us a text Graham Richardson, former CTV news anchor, shares insights from his transition to public relations and discusses the rapidly evolving media landscape that impacts politicians, spokespeople, and organizations. • Traditional media isn't disappearing despite business model challenges—CTV's news site reached 47% of Canada's population in…