Hanna Dixon takes us on her journey growing up in the UK, traveling the world for 5 years working local jobs like dog mushing in Austria, then becoming a remote freelancer and eventually a location-independent entrepreneur. She reflects on the importance of local immersion while traveling and making a positive contribution while avoiding the pitfalls of voluntourism. Hannah then shares her tips on LGBTQIA+ travel and the dynamics of dating, finding love and traveling with a spouse in the digital nomad lifestyle. She reflects on mental health considerations and offers tips on sustaining a life of itinerant world travel over the long term in a way that is joyful and exciting. Hannah then talks about her journey into entrepreneurship, founding “Digital Nomad Kit” and training over 27,000 people to become remote freelancers. Matt and Hannah discuss the ways remote work is helping to create a more equitable future of work that not only gives people the option to travel but also empowers them with the option not to travel. And, finally, Hannah reflects on what travel means to her. FULL SHOW NOTES AVAILABLE AT: www.TheMaverickShow.com
Episode #237: LGBTQIA+ Digital Nomad Tips, Empowering 27,000 People to Become Remote Freelancers, and Creating a More Equitable Future of Work with Hannah Dixon
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About the Guest
Hannah Dixon
Hannah Dixon is the founder of Digital Nomad Kit, a fully remote company that trains location-independent freelancers and virtual assistants from all over the world. Digital Nomad Kit and has helped over 27,000 remote professionals in 170 countries hone their skills, readying them to work with leading entrepreneurs across all industries. In addition, she offers bespoke recruitment services for companies looking to hire remote freelancers. Hannah focuses on creating standards of excellence in remote work, based on her commitment to ethical hiring practices, fair pay, diversity, and genuine borderless communities. Originally from the UK, Hannah has been a full time world traveler since 2008, and has now been to over 60 countries. Today she travels the world with her wife and she’s a frequent speaker on the future of work, entrepreneurship, lifestyle design, and freelancing as a gateway to a more equitable future. She has been featured in Forbes and Business Insider.
What You'll Learn
- Tips for LGBTQIA+ Digital Nomads
- Tips on Finding Love and Partnership in the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
- How to Become a Remote Freelancer (and How to Hire Them Ethically and Effectively)
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[3:23] Matt and Hannah Talk About Mexico
[4:41] Growing up in the UK and Developing Her Interest in Travel
[6:56] Deciding to Travel the World and Work Local Jobs
[8:59] Dog Mushing in Austria
[10:33] The Impact and Connections of Working Local Jobs Around the World
[12:23] How Hannah Immerses Locally When She Travels
[13:35] How to Make a Positive Contribution while Navigating the Pitfalls of Voluntourism
[15:09] Finding Love and Partnership in the Nomad Lifestyle
[18:07] LGBTQIA+ Travel Tips
[22:44] Tips on Traveling with a Spouse
[25:40]: Sustaining a Joyful Life of Long-Term World Travel
[28:38] How to Buy Turnkey Rental Properties in the Best U.S. Markets from Anywhere
[29:37] Mental Health Considerations in the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
[32:36] Becoming an Entrepreneur and Founding “Digital Nomad Kit”
[36:27] How Digital Nomad Kit Trains Freelancers and Matches Them with Companies
[39:41] How Freelancing is a Gateway to a More Equitable Future of Work
[44:14] Working with the Manabu Movement in Albania and Eastern Europe
[45:02] NaTakallam’s work empowering Syrian Refugees to Work Online
[46:16] What Travel Means to Hannah
[48:11] The Lightning Round
[50:33] How to Work with Digital Nomad Kit
[51:50] How to Follow and Connect with Hannah
