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Beach Commute: Whether you are currently a digital nomad or aspiring to become one, this is the podcast for you. We talk all things remote work and travel, including how to get a fully-remote job, how to become a digital nomad, how to optimize your experience as a current digital nomad, and top travel destinations and personal experiences. Need customized help getting a fully remote job? Join our program: https://form.typeform.com/to/euZx1miM Get access to 300+ companies that let you work from anywhere: https://anywhereatlas.beachcommute.com Contact: hello@beachcommute.com

  1. 3/03

    How to transition your career to become a digital nomad | Ep 237

    🎧 Listen if you're asking: 👉 “Can I really do this?”👉 “Do I need digital skills?”👉 “Am I too far along in my career to switch?”👉 “What if I have to take a pay cut?”👉 “Will I regret not doing this?” In this transformative episode of the Beach Commute Podcast, Jeff and Marisa answer one of the most common questions we get from aspiring digital nomads:"I’m a [insert non-digital job here] — can I really work remotely and travel the world?" From coal miners to potato farmers, nurses to office workers, this episode is a full-on permission slip to reinvent your career, reimagine your freedom, and reclaim your time. We dive deep into: 🎯 What “transferable skills” really are and why almost everyone has them 🧠 The #1 hidden fear stopping most people from making a career shift 💰 Why taking a temporary pay cut might be the best decision of your life 💼 How Marisa helped people go from non-digital jobs to dream remote roles 📉 Understanding sunk cost fallacy — and how it's keeping you stuck 🌍 Real talk on how your quality of life can skyrocket even with less money 🧭 The secret to finding your dream remote job (it’s not what you think!) You’re not starting over — you’re starting from experience. You don’t have to sacrifice money forever… but you might trade prestige for freedom. You already have the tools — now it’s about building the courage to leap. Transitioning to remote work isn’t reserved for tech bros or 20-somethings. The most common regret? Not doing it sooner. Apply for our Remote Job Fast Track program:🔗 ⁠beachcommute.com/apply⁠ This program helps you:✅ Identify your transferable skills ✅ Discover remote-friendly careers that fit you ✅ Build a resume and LinkedIn that actually gets noticed ✅ Navigate the fears and mindset shifts that come with career change ✅ Get hired (with support from expert coaches who’ve done it too) Reach out at ⁠hello@beachcommute.com⁠Or drop a comment wherever you’re listening — we read them all. If your body’s telling you it’s time for a change…If you’re dreading another Monday in a job you’ve outgrown…If you’ve ever looked out the window and wondered, “What if?”... This episode is your sign.Freedom is possible — and it starts right here. 🌍💼🛫

    42 min

  2. 23/02

    3 mistakes holding you back from landing a fully remote job | Ep 236

    🚨 “I’ve applied to 100 jobs and haven’t landed one. What am I doing wrong?”If you’re asking this—or even silently thinking it—this episode is for you. In this raw and practical conversation, Jeff and Marisa break down: The 3 most common mistakes that stop people from landing remote jobs 💥 Why "working hard" isn’t the same as "working smart" 🌀 How to stop spinning your wheels and actually start getting interviews 🌍 Why landing a remote job isn’t just a career move—it’s a lifestyle unlock 👀 Whether you’re burned out in your current job, dreaming of digital nomad life, or just craving more freedom and flexibility—we’ve helped hundreds of people land remote jobs that let them live life on their terms. 💻 This episode is your starting point. We’re walking you through: The exact strategy we teach inside our Remote Job Academy Real success stories from our community How to stop wasting time and finally get interviews that lead to offers 🌎 Want to work from anywhere? Skip the guesswork.We’ll help you get there—without spending months lost in LinkedIn purgatory. If you’re curious about our program, fill our this form to express your interest: ⁠www.beachcommute.com/apply ⁠

    44 min

  3. 9/02

    Life Over Ladder: The Shift Away from Corporate Climb | Ep 235

    In this episode we explore the shift toward prioritizing life over endless career grinding, backed by data on turning down promotions for flexibility, gig work trends, and generational changes. They question if it's an echo chamber or a real societal move, plus a live LinkedIn poll reveals surprising stats on what people value most. 🤔 Are we in a bubble? Debating if the push for work-life balance is widespread or just in their circles. 💰 Turning down money: Why more people are saying no to higher pay for flexible arrangements. 🛠️ Gig economy rise: Opting for roles that let you control your hours and live on your terms. 📊 Data dive: Stats showing fewer folks chasing titles, status, or the "corner office" dream. 🧑‍💼 Gen Z's influence: Questioning traditional work norms and why it's not just "laziness." 🌍 Societal evolution: How events like COVID accelerated rethinking the 9-5 grind. 🔄 Freedom over prestige: Valuing time for nature, joy, and personal growth over promotions. 📈 Live poll results: Early votes show overwhelming preference for balance over pay and titles. ❓ Your thoughts: Is this shift real in your world? Share if it resonates or if you're still climbing.

    1 h 3 min

  4. 2/02

    Can you find a fully remote job on LinkedIn? | Ep 234

    LinkedIn looks like an absolute gold mine for finding remote jobs, no? A quick search will generate up to thousands of job listing opportunities. But are these jobs REAL? Are they actually FULLY REMOTE? Do they have a RETURN TO OFFICE policy? In this episode Jeff and Marisa walk you through a live attempt to find a legitimate remote job on LinkedIn. You will learn: How to search for jobs on LinkedIn. Specific language to look for in a listing. How to scrutinize careers pages. And more... Spoiler alert: You CAN find fully remote jobs on LinkedIn, but they truly are a needle in the haystack. Oftentimes it will take you MORE time to find a legitimate job listing then it will to go through the resume refinement, application, and interviewing process. If you want to find a database of ONLY companies that will let you work from anywhere, Beach Commute has created the ⁠Anywhere Atlas⁠, a database of 280+ companies. Each company has been fully vetted, reviewed and scored by a Beach Commute expert. Find legitimate jobs from legitimate companies. https://anywhereatlas.beachcommute.com/

    29 min

  5. 21/01

    Listener Q&A: Nomad Life Unfiltered | Ep 233

    In this episode we dive into 10 rapid-fire questions that you submitted, answering completely off the cuff with no prep. Expect real-talk insights on digital nomad life, remote work realities, company culture red/green flags, packing regrets, and the skills that actually make your lifestyle sustainable. 🏖️ The one thing people romanticize way too much about nomad destinations (and why company beats location every time) 😎 Why the classic “working from the beach” stock photo fantasy is mostly misleading 🚩 Subtle red flags that reveal a remote company isn’t built for long-term remote success ✅ Quiet green flags that show a company truly trusts and supports remote workers 🧳 The most common packing mistake new nomads keep making 💻 Coworking spots that actually live up to the hype (and a few that surprised them) 🌍 One underrated destination that turned out way better than expected 🔄 The single most important skill for thriving as a nomad, and yes, you can build it ⏳ What they’d do differently today to land a remote job faster in the current tough market

    1 h 1 min

  6. 12/01

    Reacting to 15 Cliché Travel Quotes: Wisdom or Overhyped? | Ep 232

    Cliché travel quotes are everywhere: on mugs, tattoos, and Instagram... but do they hold up? In this fun, philosophical episode, we react live to 15 popular ones, debating their truth for digital nomads, exploring themes of growth, humility, freedom, and why travel really changes you (or doesn't). From Tolkien to Twain, we unpack the deeper insights on life, wanderlust, and designing a fulfilling nomadic path: 😂 Live reactions to clichés: Starting with "Not all those who wander are lost": true for curious explorers, but some nomads are totally lost (and that's okay). 🌍 Travel as self-discovery: Quotes like "Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer" spark talks on growth, new perspectives, and ditching comfort zones. 🧳 Nomad realities: Debating "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page": is travel essential, or can you "live" without it? 😏 Humility & ego checks: "Travel makes one modest": How getting lost, cultural shocks, and seeing your tiny place in the world keeps you grounded. 🔄 Freedom vs. routine: Quotes on adventure over stability, like "A ship in harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are built for": Tying into remote work and breaking free from 9-5 traps. 💡 Growth through discomfort: "Travel far enough, you'll meet yourself": discussing personal evolution, facing fears, and why travel forces introspection. ❓ Listener reflection: What quote resonates most? Share your take: does travel make you wiser, or is it overhyped?

    1 h 15 min

  7. 6/01

    If You're So Smart, Why Are You So Unhappy? | Ep 231

    Ever wondered why "smart" people (high IQ, degrees, etc) often feel unfulfilled? In this episode, we unpack the real measure of intelligence: designing a life you actually want to live. From ditching traditional success metrics to embracing emotional intelligence, adaptive skills, and your "zone of genius," we explore how rethinking smarts can lead to more freedom, fulfillment, and a lifestyle that makes you happy. 🧠 Redefining intelligence: Why degrees and IQ don't equal smarts. It's about applying yourself, creativity, and designing a life true to you. 😔 Why smart people often feel unfulfilled: Spending too much time in your head, ignoring your body, grinding without joy, and chasing the wrong ladders. 🌟 The truest form of intelligence: Building a life you love, not just climbing corporate rungs for the wrong reasons. 🤝 Multiple intelligences unpacked: From emotional (regulating stress) to adaptive (thriving without structure, key for nomads) and ethical (using power wisely). 💡 Zone of genius: Tapping into what you're naturally great at, turning it into a remote career, and avoiding burnout by aligning work with your strengths. 🔄 Adaptive intelligence for nomads: Functioning without routines, rebuilding after setbacks, and operating across cultures without melting down. ❓ Challenge for listeners: Use ChatGPT to assess your intelligences—what's your strongest, and how can it shape your dream life?

    1 h 14 min

  8. 29/12/2025

    Our biggest year of growth: 2025 reflections & lessons | Ep 230

    2025 hit like an earthquake: extremes of highs and lows, massive personal growth, and forced reinvention. In this raw year-in-review, we reflect on the lessons from a challenging year as digital nomads: rethinking travel, slowing down, community, belonging, and what "freedom" actually means when the old patterns no longer fit. 🌪️ 2025 in a nutshell: A year of extremes, intense personal shake-ups, and uncomfortable growth that ultimately transformed everything. ✈️ Evolving relationship with travel: Slowing down, embracing beach-bum life (tank tops and sandals included), craving bases, and ditching the need to constantly bounce around new places. 🌱 Personal growth unlocked: Jeff's dive into feeling emotions over overthinking, grounding practices, and solving problems from the body instead of the head. 👥 Community, belonging & loneliness: The raw truth of isolation, learning to spot genuine connections, and putting people on the "chopping block" who don't meet you in the depths. 🔥 Burning old ideas: Letting go of people-pleasing, head-heavy decision-making, and the myth that digital nomads must always be on the move to "qualify." 🧠 Advice our past selves needed: Stop making decisions just to avoid disappointing others, say no unapologetically, and redesign life around what actually feels good. 🔮 Looking to 2026: Building a life of 2–3 hour workdays, deep passions (like writing a book), meaningful community, and true time freedom. 💡 Redefining digital nomad life: Dropping the pressure to travel constantly, embracing slower rhythms, and focusing on joy, belonging, and meaningful work over endless wanderlust. ❓ Was your 2025 an earthquake too? Share your story—we'd love to hear what resonated.

    1 h 57 min
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Beach Commute: Whether you are currently a digital nomad or aspiring to become one, this is the podcast for you. We talk all things remote work and travel, including how to get a fully-remote job, how to become a digital nomad, how to optimize your experience as a current digital nomad, and top travel destinations and personal experiences. Need customized help getting a fully remote job? Join our program: https://form.typeform.com/to/euZx1miM Get access to 300+ companies that let you work from anywhere: https://anywhereatlas.beachcommute.com Contact: hello@beachcommute.com

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