Episode #182: Nomading through 70 Countries with Carry-On Luggage, Dancing Salsa in Cali, Colombia, and Running “All Digital Media” with Victoria Zapata

Episode Summary

Victoria Zapata takes us on her journey growing up in Cali, Colombia, learning Salsa as a kid, and emigrating to the U.S. during the Colombian political conflict after a bomb exploded in her school.  She talks about acclimating to the US, going to college, and eventually becoming a location independent entrepreneurship.  Vicky then reflects on her first two major trips through South America and Southeast Asia, and talks about how that influenced her minimalism.  She gives specific packing tips for women on how to travel the world long-term with carry-on luggage only.  She then talks about how she prioritizes helping animals and the environment during her travels.  Next, Vicky talks about her business “All Digital Media” and gives tips for business owners on how to improve their social media marketing and their web presence.  She then offers tips on being a business partner with your spouse, as well as tips on nomading full-time with your spouse.  Vicky also reflects on the keys to sustaining a fulfilling life of long-term world travel over many years.  She talks about how she balances local cultural immersion and socializing with other nomads around the world.  And, finally, Vicky reflects on the impact of traveling to 70 countries and what travel means to her.  FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com

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Victoria Zapata

Victoria Zapata is a Web Designer, Online Marketer and co-founder of All Digital Media—An online marketing agency that she has run remotely for the past 10 years with her business partner and husband, Santiago. As a social media marketing expert she helps her clients identify the most effective ways to reach more customers on different Social Media platforms and also helps e-commerce store owners manage and grow their businesses.  Originally from Cali, Colombia, Victoria went to college in the U.S., and she and her husband now travel the world as full time digital nomads with no base and have been to over 70 countries together.

What You'll Learn
  • Minimalist Packing Tips for Women to Travel the World with Carry-On Luggage
  • The Top Reasons to Visit Cali, Colombia
  • Tips for Nomading and Being Business Partners with Your Spouse
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Time Stamped Show Notes

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[2:00] Vicky and Matt talk about Cali, Colombia

[4:44] Salsa in Cali, Colombia

[7:50] Growing up in Cali, Colombia and Moving to the US as a Teenager

[12:05] Vicky’s Entrepreneurial Journey

[15:27] Reflections on Traveling through South America and South East Asia

[19:19] Becoming a Minimalist and Traveling with Carry-On Luggage

[24:34] Minimalist Packing Tips for Women

[27:06] Vicky’s Passion for Animals and the Environment During Her Travels

[29:32] Vicky’s Tips on Improving Your Social Media Marketing and Web Presence

[33:39] Tips on Being a Business Partner with Your Spouse

[35:29] Tips for Nomading Full Time with Your Spouse

[39:24] The Keys to Sustaining a Fulfilling Life of Long-Term World Travel

[43:40] Balancing Local Cultural Immersion with Socializing with Nomads

[46:41] What Travel Means to Vicky

[48:15] The Lightning Round

  • #1 Podcast Vicky Recommends
  • #1 Travel Hack
  • #1 Person with Whom Vicky Most Wants to Have Dinner
  • Top 3 Favorite Travel Destinations
  • Top 3 Bucket List Destinations

[54:58] Follow and Contact Vicky