Victoria Puzach takes us on her journey growing up in Russia, moving to Malaysia and then becoming a full time itinerant nomad and traveling to over 55 countries. She talks about her experiences kite surfing in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Brazil, and how that journey learning to kite surf turned out to be a metaphor for life. Victoria also tells the story of hiking an active volcano in Guatemala. She then reflects on her 3 year relationship and gives tips on nurturing a healthy, loving relationship in an itinerant nomadic lifestyle. Victoria then talks about her lifestyle design philosophy of “riding the hedonic wave” by creating more adventures, seeing new places, and creating new connections on the ongoing basis. She also gives tips on building meaningful communities in an itinerant nomadic lifestyle. Victoria talks about her “CoLife Home” project–a co-living experience that brings together an intentional community for one-month stays in epic locations around the world. And finally, she talks about founding the Work Travel Summit, gives an overview of the content people can expect from the event, and how to register for free. FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com
Episode #134: Riding the Hedonic Wave, Building Intentional Communities and Organizing the Work Travel Summit with Victoria Puzach
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About the Guest
Victoria Puzach
Victoria Puzach is the co-founder of the Work Travel Summit, a space for remote professionals, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads to discuss disruptive ideas about the world’s future, and reimagine work and lifestyle in the new normal. Originally from Russia, she has a background in Educational Tech & events organization and is now a full time digital nomad with no permanent base and has traveled to over 55 countries. Victoria is also the co-founder of “CoLife Home” – a co-living experience that brings together an intentional community for one-month stays in epic locations around the world. Victoria is passionate about promoting a global citizenship mentality, the future of work, self-organizing communities, and living a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.
What You'll Learn
- How to Design Your Nomadic Lifestyle by Riding the Hedonic Wave
- How to Maintain a Happy, Loving, Long-Term Relationship in the Nomadic Lifestyle
- How and Why to Attend the “Work Travel Summit” and What You Will Learn
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#1 BOOK VICTORIA RECOMMENDS
#1 PERSON WITH WHOM VICTORIA WANTS TO HAVE DINNER
TOP 3 FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
TOP 3 BUCKET LIST DESTINATIONS
LOCATION WHERE THE INTERVIEW TOOK PLACE
PLACES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Bangkok
- Brazil
- Canada
- Caribbean
- Cape Town
- Europe
- Guatemala
- Lithuania
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- New York
- Poland
- Portugal
- Russia
- San Francisco
- Singapore
- United State
WINES CONSUMED DURING THIS EPISODE
CONTACT Victoria
Time Stamped Show Notes
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[5:51] Victoria’s Experience in the Dominican Republic
[6:46] Victoria’s Experience in Mexico during the Pandemic
[8:40] Victoria’s Kite Surfing Journey as a Metaphor for Life
[11:29] Matt and Victoria talk about Russia
- Victoria’s upbringing in Kaliningrad
- What Matt and Victoria love about Moscow and St. Petersburg
- Matt’s experience taking the Trans-Siberian Railway
- Women’s Basketball in Russia
[23:00] Reflections on Living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
[28:22] Becoming an Itinerant Digital Nomad with No Permanent Base
[34:40] How Victoria Maintains a Happy Loving Relationship in a Nomadic Lifestyle
[40:44] Hiking an Active Volcano in Guatemala
[43:23] Riding the Hedonic Wave and Designing Her Lifestyle
[46:31] Building Meaningful Communities in a Nomadic Lifestyle
- Building deep connections quickly
- Maintaining relationships virtually
- “Co-Life Home” co-living experiences around shared themes
[53:00] Organizing the “Work Travel Summit”
- How the Conference Came About
- Content, Themes and Networking Opportunities
- The Panel Matt is Organizing at the Work Travel Summit
- How to Attend for Free!
[1:07:10] The Lightning Round
- #1 Book Victoria Recommends
- #1 Travel Hack Victoria Recommends
- #1 Person with whom Victoria would like to have Dinner
- #1 Piece of Advice Victoria would give to her 18 year old self
- Top 3 Favorite Travel Destinations
- Top 3 Bucket List Destinations
[1:09:34] Contact and Follow Victoria
