Learn how to use the skills you already have to become a fully-remote freelancer in 5 days so you can travel the world. Hannah Dixon joins Matt from Guanajuato, Mexico and starts off talking about her recent trip to Rio, her first impression of Brazil, and some of the discussion topics at The Nomad World conference. She then talks about her special connection with Thailand and attending Matt’s talk about the Extraordinary Travel Fest in Bangkok. Hannah and Matt then tell stories about meeting up in Portugal, in Kentucky at Nomadness Fest, and in Salt Lake City at the WITS Travel Creator Summit. Hannah then talks about her special relationship with Cambodia, her work with the Manabu Movement in Eastern Europe, and founding the Rainbow Remote community for queer digital nomads. She talks about the importance of community building and shares some tips on that before taking us on her journey to founding the Virtual Excellence Academy and helping over 37,000 people become remote freelancers with the skills they already have. Hannah concludes by inviting you to join her upcoming 5 Day VA Challenge for free, where she teaches you how to build your freelance business with your existing skills and land your first paying client in 5 days.
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332: Rainbow Remote, Building Community, and How to Become a Location-Independent Freelancer in 5 Days with Hannah Dixon
Episode #332: Rainbow Remote, Building Community, and How to Become a Location-Independent Freelancer in 5 Days with Hannah Dixon
Hosted by Matt Bowles
332: Rainbow Remote, Building Community, and How to Become a Location-Independent Freelancer in 5 Days with Hannah Dixon
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Hannah Dixon
Hannah Dixon is the founder of Digital Nomad Kit and creator of the Virtual Excellence Academy, where she has empowered over 37,000 freelancers worldwide. Through her integrative teaching style and community-driven initiatives, Hannah is known for her unmatched ability to deeply connect people beyond the professional, creating inclusive communities that inspire belonging and well-being while empowering learners to build thriving independent businesses. Hannah views digital skills and self-leadership as potent tools for social change and partners with NGOs to get her training into the hands of people who need it most. She is also the founder of Rainbow Remote, a fast-growing community that elevates LGBTQIA+ remote professionals. She has been a digital nomad since 2008 and is a sought after keynote speaker on stages around the world. She has been featured in publications like Business Insider, Entrepreneur, and Forbes, and she was recently awarded the “Excellence in Community Management” and “Lifetime Achievement” awards at the very first Nomad Awards ceremony.
What You'll Learn
- How and Why Hannah Built the “Rainbow Remote” community for Queer Digital Nomads
- How to Become a Fully-Remote Freelancer in 5 Day so You Can Travel the World
- Stories From Travel Conferences Matt and Hannah Have Attended Around the World
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- Rio de Janeiro
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Spain
- Vietnam
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Time Stamped Show Notes
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[0:50] Introduction
[3:34] First Impression of Rio
[4:46] Discussions at The Nomad World Conference
[9:55] Hannah’s Special Relationship with Thailand
[10:56] The Extraordinary Travel Fest in Bangkok
[12:42] Meeting in Portugal
[13:51] Nomadness Fest in Louisville, Kentucky
[18:54] WITS Travel Creator Summit in Salt Lake City, Utah
[23:28] Meet Matt and Hannah at WITS at 2025 in New York City
[25:07] Hannah’s Special Relationship with Cambodia
[28:03] Working with The Manabu Movement
[30:37] Building the Rainbow Remote Community
[40:50] Founding the Virtual Excellence Academy
[44:03] How to Become a Fully Remote Freelancer in 5 Days
[51:09] The Lightning Round
[57:48] How to Follow and Connect with Hannah