Alondo Brewington starts off reflecting on his recent travels across the continent of Africa, going on safari in Tanzania, and experiencing Kigali, Rwanda—one of the cleanest and safest cities in the world. He then takes us on his journey growing up in the American South and the role of music in his upbringing. He shares how hip hop’s evolution impacted him along the way—from discovering breakdancing to first hearing Rakim to the emergence of Outkast in Atlanta. He also reflects on his college experience in Atlanta, including the emergence of Club 112, the rise and fall of Freaknik, and the night Tupac bumped into him just hours before getting into a shootout in 1993. He then talks about his experiences studying abroad, developing his love for travel, and transitioning into the digital nomad lifestyle. He shares his love for martial arts, the historical and cultural significance of Capoeira, and explains why you should never give a sword to a man that can’t dance. He also talks about his love for playing poker, trading options, and performing stand up comedy as he travels the world. He explains his approach to “risk” and reflects on common themes that tie his wide-ranging interests together. He also talks about hosting the Cocoa Nomad Podcast, shares his tips and philosophy on pursuing financial freedom, and reflects on what travel means to him. FULL SHOW NOTES AVAIALBLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com
Episode #208: Southern Hip Hop, Siestas, Poker, and Why You Should Never Give a Sword to a Man that Can’t Dance with Alondo Brewington
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About the Guest
Alondo Brewington
Alondo Brewington is a software developer, poker player, options trader, and martial artist. He has been a full time digital nomad with no permanent base since 2016 and he has now been to over 40 countries. Alondo is also the host of the Cocoa Nomad podcast where he discusses location independence and financial freedom as he travels the world.
What You'll Learn
- How to think about and manage “risk” in various aspects of life and finance
- Tips and philosophy on pursuing financial freedom and location independence
- How to structure a meaningful long-term nomad lifestyle
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LISTEN TO THE COCOA NOMAD PODCAST
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ALONDO’S TOP 5 HIP HOP DUOS
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ALONDO’S TOP 3 TRAVEL DESTINATIONS
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STAND –UP COMEDIANS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
OTHER PEOPLE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
MARTIAL ARTS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
OTHER HIPHOP EMCEES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Afrika Bambaataa
- Big Daddy Kane
- Dungeon Family
- Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
- Jermaine Dupri
- KRS One
- Kool G Rap
- Kool Moe Dee
- LL Cool J
- MC Shy D
- Melle Mel
- Raheem the Dream
- Rakim
- Rappin Duke
- Soulsonic Force
- Success n Effect
- The Fat Boys
- The Skinny Boys
- The Sugarhill Gang
- T.I.
- TLC
- Tupac Shakur
PROFESSIONAL BOXERS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
OTHER PLACES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
- Argentina
- Atlanta
- Australia
- Bali
- Brazil
- Canada
- Cape Town
- Columbia
- Ecuador
- Europe
- Hungary
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Mexico City
- Marrakesh, Morocco
- New York
- Ngorongoro Crater
- North Carolina
- Lima, Peru
- Philadelphia
- Philippines
- Serengeti National Park
- Singapore
- Los Caños, Spain
- South Africa
- Kigali, Rwanda
- Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Arusha, Tanzania
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Uruguay
- Vietnam
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Time Stamped Show Notes
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[2:06] Safari in the Serengeti in Tanzania
[6:09] Experiences in Arusha, Tanzania and Kigali, Rwanda
[9:25] Growing up in the American South
[11:55] The Role of Music in Alondo’s Upbringing
[13:05] The Impact of Hip Hop on Alondo
[18:34] The Atlanta Party Scene in Atlanta During the 1990s
[21:26] Bumping into Tupac in 1993
[23:02] Alondo’s Experience Studying Abroad
[27:57] Transitioning into the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
[32:21] Structuring His Nomad Life With No Base
[33:43] What Alondo Loves About Mexico
[35:40] Alondo’s Martial Arts Trajectory
[39:16] The History and Significance of Capoira
[41:09] Why You Should Never Give a Sword to a Man that Can’t Dance
[42:15] Martial Arts Experiences Around the World
[44:08] Playing No Limit Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Around the World
[46:10] Performing Stand-Up Comedy Around the World
[51:00] Hosting the Cocoa Nomad Podcast
[53:11] Tips and Philosophy on Pursuing Financial Freedom
[54:57] Alondo’s Approach to Learning Options Trading
[59:04] What Travel Means to Alondo
[1:00:18] The Lightning Round
[1:07:24] Contact and Follow Alondo