From Festival Vibes to Global Thrives: Discovering the Journey of Grateful Gnomads Part 1

In today’s episode, I sat down with Rachel and Sasha, the dynamic duo behind Grateful Gnomads. Join us as we dive into their incredible journey from chance encounters at music festivals to building a fulfilling and sustainable lifestyle as digital nomads. Let’s learn about their story and experience and how teaching English paved the way for creating unique opportunities to discover and pursue their passions.

Episode Guide

• 04:37 The Birth of Grateful Gnomads

• 07:14 Creating a sustainable lifestyle

• 11:36 From blogging to business

• 15:03 Full-time travel and how to make it work

• 16:06 Overcoming hesitations

• 17:12 Working and traveling is a balancing act

• 20:31 Stepping out of your comfort zone

• 22:34 What have you learned from trying new things and failing?

• 27:48 How did you monetize your blog?

• 36.50 The setback: Life after China

• 41:05 What’s the best thing that happened after China shut down online teaching?

• 43:35 Exploring global possibilities and succeeding as an English Preneur

Who knew a trip to China to teach kids how to speak English could be a life-altering decision? 

Rachel and Sasha's story teaches us to embrace opportunities, even in uncertain times, and to approach challenges with adaptability and a positive outlook. Pursuing endeavors that may seem scary can lead to unexpected and fulfilling journeys. We hope today’s episode inspires you to explore the world and embrace the possibilities that life brings if you only seize the chance.

Stay tuned for Part 2 of our conversation with Sasha and Rachel.

You may visit their website at www.gratefulgnomads.com to learn more about our guests.

Keep traveling, keep thinking about your purpose, and don’t be afraid to pursue it!

Until next time, happy travels!

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