Episode #219: Writing “Digital Nomads for Dummies”, Reflecting on Burnout, and Becoming a Nomadic DJ with Kristin Wilson

Episode Summary

Digital nomad influencer Kristin Wilson returns to the Maverick Show for the fourth time.  Kristin starts off by sharing her reflections on the digital nomad life after 15 years of world travel.  She then talks about her newest passion and professional endeavor of becoming a DJ, and explains how she has integrated it into her nomad life by booking gigs around the world and playing at nomad conferences and parties.  Kristin then reflects on her years of hosting the “Bad Ass Digital Nomads” podcast and growing the “Traveling with Kristin” YouTube channel to over 150,000 subscribers, with many viral videos getting well over a million views.  She discusses strategies for growing your audience and shares different ways to monetize your content.  Kristin then talks about her experience writing and publishing the “Digital Nomads for Dummies” book, and Matt reflects on how unique and valuable the book is for any nomad. Next, Kristin talks about her “Ready to Relocate” business and shares the various pivots and iterations of her relocation business over the years.  She then reflects on “burnout”.  Kristin shares stories of the multiple times she has burned out over the years, as well as the lessons and awareness she now uses to structure her lifestyle and create a healthy balance between stability and new experiences.  And, finally, after 15 years of traveling, she reflects on what travel means to her today.  FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com

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Kristin Wilson

Kristin Wilson is a location independent entrepreneur, author of the bestselling book “Digital Nomads For Dummies”, host of the “BadAss Digital Nomads” podcast, and creator of the “Traveling With Kristin” YouTube channel which now has over 150,000 subscribers and is syndicated on streaming services like Hulu.  She has lived and worked in over 60 countries in the last 15 years.   She has runs the “Ready to Relocate” group coaching program and has helped over 1,000 remote workers relocate worldwide. She has been featured in Bloomberg Businessweek, ESPN, The New York Times, and the Huffington post.

What You'll Learn
  • Behind the scenes of writing “Digital Nomads for Dummies”
  • How to monetize your online content
  • How to integrate your passions into your nomadic lifestyle
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Time Stamped Show Notes

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[3:32] Reflections on the Nomad Life after 15 Years of World Travel

[11:03] Becoming a Nomadic DJ

[20:56] How to Monetize Your Content

[28:47] How to Book a Free Consultation with Maverick Investor Group

[29:48] How to Grow Your Audience and Followers

[36:13] Writing the “Digital Nomads for Dummies” Book

[48:18] Evolving and Iterating Her Business “Ready to Relocate”

[54:19] Reflections on Nomad Burnout

[1:01:16] Balancing Stability with New Experiences

[1:05:02] What Travel Means to Kristin

[1:09:45] Contact and Follow Kristin