In this episode of Small Business Origins, we speak with Alise Saunders, a digital nomad who travels the world while running multiple online businesses. Hear Alise’s journey from unsatisfying corporate career to becoming a location-independent entrepreneur, how she funds her nomadic Lifestyle, tips for transitioning to working remotely, and the transformative power of long-term travel.

Key Discussion Points:

– Dissatisfaction with corporate career despite high salary and societal markers of success (00:00:42)

– Following your heart’s desire to discover what will bring real joy and meaning (00:01:20)

– Funding nomadic lifestyle through online business income, early Retirement funds, strategic savings decisions (00:01:45)

– Traveling full-time internationally can lower cost of living compared to US (00:02:06)

– Many accommodation options for digital nomads including apartments, RVs, vehicles, etc. (00:02:28)

– Identifying and transforming limiting beliefs that hold you back from bold life changes (00:29:18)

– Seizing opportunities to live your dreams now instead of waiting for “someday” (00:47:49)

00:00:00 Small Business Origins Podcast Interview with Alise Saunders

00:00:29 Interview with Alise Saunders from Tales From an Untamed Soul

00:01:20 Finding Your Way Back: A Journey of Reflection and Rediscovery

00:09:42 Finding Fulfillment through Travel and Entrepreneurship

00:15:13 The Digital Nomad Lifestyle: Working from Anywhere in the World

00:23:34 The Value of Experiencing History Firsthand as a Digital Nomad Parent

00:27:02 The Journey to Unlearn Limiting Beliefs and Embrace the Digital Nomad Lifestyle

00:35:29 Conversation about becoming a digital nomad and living a fulfilling life

00:52:07 Exploring a Life of Freedom and Purpose

Key Quotes:

“I feel like I’m still missing fire. I’m happier, but I wanna live on fire.” (00:11:40)

“A lot of us are just dead people walking around. Right? We’re not fully living.” (00:31:14)

“What we forget so often is that tomorrow may never come.” (00:47:49)

Links Mentioned:

Untamed Soul Online

Untamed Soul Instagram

Untamed Soul Facebook

Alise on LinkedIn

Untamed Soul on Pinterest

Beefy Marketing

Small Business Origins Online

John Kelley’s Links

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