Tarek Kholoussy returns to the Maverick Show and meets up with Matt for an in-person interview in Medellin, Colombia. Tarek talks about the significance of Colombia to him, and explains why Medellin is one of his favorite cities in the world. He then talks about his homeland, Egypt, and why everyone should spend time there. Tarek then shares the story of how he met Matt’s sister at a Tibetan monastery in Nepal. He also reflects on his time in Goa, India as well as his multiple trips to Ethiopia. Tarek then takes us on his journey over the last 4 years building Nomads Giving Back, and reflects on navigating the complex power dynamics of international volunteer work. He then shares his experience in Bali, including during the pandemic, and how that led to the launching of Nomads Skillshare. Tarek then reflects on the key sustainability pillars for living a fulfilling nomadic life over the long term. And, finally, he explains why he continues to travel and what travel means to him today. FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com
Episode #178: Building “Nomads Giving Back”, Traveling the World for 9 Years, and Spending Time in 100 Countries with Tarek Kholoussy
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About the Guest
Tarek Kholoussy
Tarek Kholoussy is a social entrepreneur with an MBA with honors from New York University and a career of working at top organizations like Goldman Sachs. In 2013, Tarek left the corporate world behind in an effort to explore the actual world. After traveling to over 100 countries, running 25 marathons and supporting numerous social causes; in 2018, Tarek launched “Nomads Giving Back” with the vision to inspire nomads to give back to the communities we call home away from home. In 2020, Tarek and his team launched “Nomads Skillshare”, a learning platform & community empowering you to learn the skills to live the life you imagined.
What You'll Learn
- How to Navigate the Complex Power Dynamics of International Volunteer Work
- The Key Pillars to Sustaining a Fulfilling Nomad Life Over the Long Term
- Lessons from Building and Scaling a Social Enterprise
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TOP 2 BOOKS THAT TAREK RECOMMENDS
TOP 3 FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
TOP 3 BUCKET LIST TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
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OTHER PLACES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Cape Verde, Africa
- Bali, Indonesia
- Rio, Brazil
- Cartagena, Colombia
- Copacabana Beach, Brazil
- Cairo, Egypt
- Egyptian Pyramids
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Omo Valley, Ethiopia
- Goa, India
- Italy
- Mongolia
- New York
- Nepal
- Philadelphia
- Playa del Carmen, Mexico
- Tulum, Mexico
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Tibet
- Cape Town, Thailand
- Uganda
- Vancouver, Canada
- Washington DC
- West Africa
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Time Stamped Show Notes
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[2:40] Matt and Tarek Talk About Their Friendship Over the Years
[5:16] Tarek talk about Why Medellin, Colombia is One of His Favorite Cities
[7:38] Tarek Talks About Why Everyone Should Spend Time in Egypt
[11:42] How Tarek Met Matt’s Sister at a Tibetan Monastery in Nepal
[13:52] Tarek’s Personal Growth and Reflections in Goa, India
[17:00] Tarek Shares his Experiences in Ethiopia
[24:54] Highlights of the 4 Years Since Founding “Nomads Giving Back”
[29:11] Navigating the Power Dynamics of International Volunteer Work
[36:01] Tarek’s Experience in Bali
[38:52] Launching “Nomad Skillshare”
[42:13] Lessons and Reflections on 4 Years of Building Nomads Giving Back
[47:08] Key Sustainability Pillars to Living a Fulfilling Nomadic Lifestyle for the Long Term
[52:44] What Travel Means to Tarek
[54:21] The Lightning Round
- #1 Book Tarek Recommends
- Two Travel Hacks Tarek Recommends
- #1 Stress Management Tip
- Top 3 Travel Destinations
- Top 3 Bucket List Destinations
[1:02:58] Matt Talks About His Experience in the Galapagos Islands
[1:06:40] How to Get Involved with “Nomads Giving Back” and “Nomads Skillshare”
