Esther Inman wanted it all: Travel, career, family. And she got it. Now she helps others to make a decent living, working as a virtual assistant. We talk about freedom, Bali and how to find your first client. (Her answer might surprise you.) Get her free VA course at 90dayva.com & employment abroad at immigrantspirit.com

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229 Esther Earns Income Everywhere

Hey! I am on vacation, but I made a little something to make you smile today. Listen to this trailer to find out more - then search for "Solarpunk" on your podcast app.  Or visit www.solarpunk.art. If you like what I did - leave a comment in your podcast app - over at the "Solarpunk" show. It means the world to me! :) Chris Pyak

An invitation to smile today

Expats: How do to become a precious asset to any employer. Especially when you move to a foreign country. Ana struggles to find a job in Germany, despite a PhD and an EU passport. Together we figure out how she discovers employers pain points and use them to her advantage. More: immigrantspirit.com

228: "My Precious" - How To Be Irresistible To Foreign Employers

How do you get a job if you cannot leave the house? Shannon Digby had bad luck. She moved from New Zealand to Germany - just to be stuck in her flat, days after her arrival. I let you eavedrop while I coach Shannon. Together we figure out how you reach the decision makers behind a job ad - when you cannot leave the house. This method is respectful. It works in the US as well as abroad. Get coaching at livingunconventionally.com/coaching PS: Get my book "How To Win Jobs & Influence Germans" on amazon.

227: How To Get A Job If You Can't Leave The House (And Live Abroad)

Eric Molinsky creates pieces of time and let's you escape into imaginary worlds. I talk with Eric about his journey from agonizing animator to becoming the host of the wonderful sci-fi & phantasy podcast Imaginary Worlds. Find more content on livingunconventionally.com/226 and imaginaryworldspodcast.org

226: Eric Molinsky, Wizard of Time

Pat Flynn got fired in the 2008 crisis. Today millions listen to his podcasts. I talk with Pat about how you turn crisis into a happier life: livingunconventionally.com/patflynn

225: Will it fly, Pat Flynn?

Imagine this: You are a successful lawyer in New York. You graduated from a famous University. You worked in France and Japan and you even had a stint at the European Court of Justice. Then you fall in love and move across the big pond to Germany. And suddenly none of your life achievements are worth anything. Join me in a short coaching session with Sophie Carter - who uses these challenges as fuel to build the life of her dreams.

224: Sophie Makes A Choice

Andrea just quit her daytime job. One year ago she told Chris in an "on Air" coaching that she wants to change her life - and girl she did! :) After taking a virtual assistant course, she found 5 clients. Now she works location independently - and plans her first trip. Resources: Andrea's website http://livingunconventionally.com/vacourse Virtual Assistant Course http://www.dancingleafsolutions.com/ Andrea's "on Air" coaching session http://livingunconventionally.com/andrea-dreams-of-italy-a-coaching-session/

223: Smart Cookie

Fadi got a job abroad. 500 job applications and not a single interview. Then Fadi bought my Expats Job Offer Guarantee and got a job in Berlin in just 2 months. Listen to Fadi's story. Get the Guarantee at www.immigrantspirit.com/guarantee

222 Fadi got a job abroad

Everyone has a fascinating story to share - if you invest a little time, patience and empathy. If you dream of becoming an expat or digital nomad I want to hear your story. Sign up for a free "on Air" coaching at www.livingunconventionally.com/mystory

221: "Tell me about yourself"

Chris Pyakis joined by Xavier Hamm who traveled from Ottawa, Canada to Argentina - on a bike. Follow Xavier's travels at his site: http://followthehumoftheearth.com Find Xavier's videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKQnvltsAb4AITUPwscBwXA/about

220: Xavier Takes the Bike - All the Way to Argentina

Climb a tree with Mara Seng and make a living harvesting coconuts. Mara also takes us back to her childhood in Portugal, the weird feeling of being German in Germany - and she shows us the best places in Lisboa. You can follow Mara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whereis.mara/ Also: Join like-minded adventure seekers in the Living Unconventionally Community at www.livingunconventionally.com/facebook

219: How to Harvest Coconuts

If you dream about becoming a digital nomad: Listen to Amy Scott and Chris Pyak talking about different ways to bring a location independent lifestyle and your desire to..well, eat... into harmony. Join Amy's Nomadtopia Collective at: http://livingunconventionally.com/nomadtopia

218: A Nomad Finds Her Utopia Part Two

Amy Scott is back on the show. Follow Amy on her journey to Argentina, dance Salsa with her and watch as she falls in love. (Chris also shares his own love story). Join Amy's Nomadtopia Collective at http://livingunconventionally.com/nomadtopia

217: A Nomad Finds Her Utopia

Digital nomads, expats and adventure seekers: Let's talk manure! Meet Lydia Krüger and join her journey from wasted hours in pointless meetings in Berlin to becoming a game publisher and professional writer. Lydia also shares the joy of shoveling manure around the globe. Check out Lydia's blog about new work: https://www.bueronymus.de/

216: A Meeting Room Full of Elephant Manure

Chris Pyak interviews courageous people that have been able to ditch their traditional lives and desk jobs to chase their passions all over the world. The topics covered include travel stories, the best ways to find travel deals, how living in an unconventional way has improved their lives, how they fund their travels, how to make money on the road, and advice for those wanting to ditch their desk as well. 956258

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