Bold Perceptions

Bold Perceptions

Focused on bringing raw/uncut positive energy into your life from different perspectives around the world. Connecting a community of doers to be successful in any aspect of life. Itunes/Spotify/Soundcloud

  1. Living In Brazil As A Gringo Is Not For Rookies

    3d ago

    Living In Brazil As A Gringo Is Not For Rookies

    Watch on youtube: youtube.com/watch?v=N5uK2nuj9n0&feature=youtu.be Stephen Storey (x @StephenStorey) is an American entrepreneur from Alabama who helps professionals productize their expertise into scalable businesses like courses and memberships. He left the US around 2018, lived briefly in Canada, then moved to Salvador, Bahia, Brazil in early 2019. He spent ~7.5 years there, learned Portuguese, and embraced the beach lifestyle in Salvador Bay. In older posts he encouraged young men to move to Brazil for a better life. However, he has been candid about the downsides, highlighting safety, theft, and crime issues—such as not being able to leave things outside and comparing rural Alabama favorably to Salvador. He has advised against long-term stays in places like Rio due to violent crime and scams. In June 2026 he returned to the US, noting he was happy to be home while clarifying he hadn’t “officially moved back” yet; around the same time he described himself as an American traveling in Brazil. While living in Brazil he built his business from a simple 2018 one-page plan: live there, teach 5,000+ people, and hit $20k/month online. He succeeded via digital courses on becoming an independent insurance adjuster and productizing expertise. He taught 5k–8k+ students, earned hundreds of thousands in revenue, and scaled to $52k/month. He focuses on systems, content, funnels, email, and pre-sales. He shares practical advice on X and YouTube. Best Esim For Travelers: $27 a month, unlimited data, 100+ countries = pangia pass Use my link for 10% off: https://pangiapass.com/a/bold Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/bold.perceptions Travel / Lifestyle Consultation, DM Me On Instagram: bold_perceptions keywords: living in Brazil as a foreigner, moving to Brazil, expat life in Brazil, Brazil expat, living in Brazil full time, American living in Brazil, gringo in Brazil, foreigners in Brazil, life in Brazil, cost of living in Brazil, Brazil residency, Brazil permanent residency, Brazil visa, digital nomad Brazil, retiring in Brazil, working in Brazil, buying property in Brazil, renting in Brazil, healthcare in Brazil, safety in Brazil, Brazilian culture, culture shock Brazil, dating in Brazil, learning Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, pros and cons of living in Brazil, is Brazil safe, best cities in Brazil, Curitiba Brazil, São Paulo Brazil, Rio de Janeiro Brazil, João Pessoa Brazil, Florianópolis Brazil, northeast Brazil, living abroad, expat vlog, Brazil immigration, moving abroad, life as a gringo, foreigner reacts to Brazil, why move to Brazil, challenges of living in Brazil, Brazil taxes for foreigners, daily life in Brazil, Brazil 2026, expat advice Brazil, what nobody tells you about Brazil #travel #nomad #podcast #travelpodcast #brazil #brasil

    1h 32m
  2. Honey Mate, Germany, SpaceX, World Cup, Fable 5, Age Of Abundance, Gateway Tapes...

    Jun 16

    Honey Mate, Germany, SpaceX, World Cup, Fable 5, Age Of Abundance, Gateway Tapes...

    Youtube / Video Version: youtube.com/watch?v=jvee1FJSUsQ&feature=youtu.be Best Esim For Travelers: $27 a month, unlimited data, 100+ countries = pangia pass Use my link for 10% off: https://pangiapass.com/a/bold Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/bold.perceptions Travel / Lifestyle Consultation, DM Me On Instagram: bold_perceptions Al summary for keywords: Honey 🧉 Natural gold. Sweetness, ritual, warmth, ancient energy, mate, mornings, health, earth, abundance. Germany Discipline, engineering, castles, old Europe, cold air, football culture, precision, order, strength, tradition. SpaceX Rockets, Mars, future, impossible goals, human expansion, innovation, risk, launch energy, civilization upgrade. World Cup Global obsession, flags, pressure, glory, national pride, stadium noise, destiny, heroes, chaos, mythology. Fable 5 Fantasy, kingdoms, humor, quests, magic, choice, nostalgia, taverns, monsters, adventure, British fairy-tale chaos. Age of Abundance Freedom, prosperity, better future, technology, wealth, health, opportunity, optimism, post-scarcity mindset. Gateway Tapes Consciousness, altered states, meditation, out-of-body exploration, hidden potential, frequency, mind expansion, mystery. #travel #travelblogger #nomad #podcast #podcasting #spacex #germany #yerbamate #worldcup #abundance #fable5 #claude #ai #chatgpt #solotravel

    1h 35m
  3. Western Europe MOGS Eastern Europe & Florida MOGS Latin America

    Jun 3

    Western Europe MOGS Eastern Europe & Florida MOGS Latin America

    Best Esim For Travelers: $27 a month, unlimited data, 100+ countries = pangia pass Use my link for 10% off: https://pangiapass.com/a/bold Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/bold.perceptions Travel / Lifestyle Consultation, DM Me On Instagram: bold_perceptions #travel #travelblogger #podcast #europe #latinamerica #florida #solotravel #podcasting Al slop summary for keywords : Western Europe is one of the easiest places in the world to romanticize. You step off a train in cities like Paris, Florence, Vienna, or Amsterdam and it feels like centuries of wealth, art, empire, and philosophy are layered directly into the streets. The architecture alone can overwhelm you. Cathedrals built before entire countries existed in the Americas. Cafés where writers, revolutionaries, and painters spent decades shaping culture. The infrastructure is polished, the museums endless, and even ordinary neighborhoods can feel cinematic. But what surprises many travelers is how deeply routine it all is for locals. The beauty becomes normalized. People casually drink wine beside buildings older than most civilizations in the Western Hemisphere. Western Europe feels refined, stable, and historically “finished” in a way few regions on Earth do. Eastern Europe hits differently. It feels heavier, rawer, and in many ways more honest. The scars of war, communism, occupation, and survival are still visible in the architecture and mentality. Cities like Budapest, Belgrade, Kraków, Bucharest, or Sarajevo carry a tension between old-world beauty and recent hardship. You can walk through grand Austro-Hungarian boulevards, then see Soviet apartment blocks only minutes away. The people are often less performative for tourists and more direct in conversation. Prices are lower, nightlife can be wilder, and the atmosphere feels less commercialized than Western Europe. There’s also a stronger feeling that history here was not just written in books but lived recently by grandparents still alive today. Eastern Europe often leaves travelers with deeper memories because it feels less filtered and more emotionally textured. One of the biggest differences between traveling Europe and traveling Latin America is the relationship between order and spontaneity. Europe, especially Western Europe, operates with systems that have been refined for generations. Trains run on schedules. Streets were designed for walking centuries ago. Public life functions with a certain predictability. Latin America feels more alive in a chaotic sense. Plans change. Conversations last longer. Bureaucracy can feel irrational one moment and strangely human the next. In Europe, efficiency often dominates culture. In Latin America, relationships dominate culture. Neither is automatically better. One gives structure and reliability. The other gives warmth, adaptability, and energy. Travelers who understand this distinction usually enjoy both regions far more because they stop expecting them to operate the same way.

    1h 3m
  4. Should You Move To Eastern Europe?

    May 28

    Should You Move To Eastern Europe?

    Watch On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ad8FPqSKBXg Best Esim For Travelers: $27 a month, unlimited data, 100+ countries = pangia pass Use my link for 10% off: https://pangiapass.com/a/bold Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/bold.perceptions Travel / Lifestyle Consultation, DM Me On Instagram: bold_perceptions #travel #nomad #latinamerica #southeastasia #colombia #digitalnomad #nomad #podcast #travelblogger #solotravel Al for keywords summary: Eastern Europe offers a compelling mix of rich history, architectural charm, and high digital infrastructure, making it a premier destination for location-independent professionals. In hub cities like Budapest (Hungary), Prague (Czechia), and Kraków (Poland), the lifestyle balances dynamic urban energy with relaxed, old-world leisure, featuring iconic café cultures, historic ruin bars, and extensive green spaces. For digital nomads, these Central-Eastern nations provide ultra-fast fiber-optic internet, expanding networks of modern co-working spaces, and strong English proficiency among locals. Furthermore, the establishment of official digital nomad visas across the region simplifies legal, long-term stays, allowing professionals to enjoy a high quality of life without the administrative stress of frequent border runs. Moving further south into the Balkan peninsula and outward to the Black Sea coast, countries like Bulgaria, Romania, and Albania introduce an exceptionally cost-effective and ruggedly scenic lifestyle. Here, daily life centers around a slower, community-oriented pace, where organic local markets, affordable traditional dining, and easy access to dramatic mountain ranges or pristine coastlines dominate the routine. For remote workers, this subregion is a hidden gem: Romania and Bulgaria consistently rank among the global leaders for average broadband and mobile internet speeds, while towns like Bansko, Bulgaria, have evolved into world-renowned, year-round nomad villages. Whether you are navigating the historical streets of Bucharest or working from a seaside café in Albania—which offers a highly favorable one-year visa-free stay for US citizens—the region combines low overhead costs with robust connectivity, allowing your income to stretch significantly further than in Western Europe. #travel #travelblogger #nomad #easterneurope #digitalnomad #poland #solotravel #podcast

    39 min
  5. Latin America Vs Southeast Asia The Great Nomad Debate

    May 15

    Latin America Vs Southeast Asia The Great Nomad Debate

    Watch on youtube: youtube.com/watch?v=TkIxMaIXROE&feature=youtu.be Brandon's X: https://x.com/brandonpeda1 $27 a month, unlimited data, 100+ countries = pangia pass Use my link for 10% off: https://pangiapass.com/a/bold Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/bold.perceptions Travel / Lifestyle Consultation, DM Me On Instagram: bold_perceptions #travel #nomad #latinamerica #southeastasia #colombia #digitalnomad #nomad #podcast #travelblogger #solotravel Al summary for keywords : Both Latin America and Southeast Asia are world-class hubs for digital nomads, sharing a low cost of living, tropical climates, and vibrant "eternal spring" or "island life" vibes. Their core similarities lie in the robust nomad infrastructure found in key cities—think ubiquitous high-speed Wi-Fi, specialized coworking cafes, and thriving expat communities. However, the cultural and logistical nuances vary significantly: Latin America is often lauded for its "outgoing" social energy, deeper cultural integration for Westerners (especially if you speak a bit of Spanish), and its favorable alignment with North American time zones. In contrast, Southeast Asia generally takes the lead on personal safety, modern urban efficiency, and a "zen" or "chill" lifestyle that often feels more detached from local life but offers a higher level of daily convenience and world-class street food at lower price points. For top-tier destinations in 2026, Southeast Asia continues to be anchored by the classic "Big Three": Chiang Mai (Thailand) for its unmatched community and value, Bali (Indonesia) for its wellness-focused lifestyle in Canggu and Ubud, and Da Nang (Vietnam) for its rapidly growing beach-meets-city infrastructure. Over in Latin America, Medellín (Colombia) remains the powerhouse for its social scene and "eternal spring" weather, while Mexico City offers a sophisticated, world-class metropolitan base. For those seeking coastal beauty or stability, Playa del Carmen (Mexico) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) serve as prime hubs, with Florianópolis (Brazil) and Antigua (Guatemala) emerging as top picks for nomads looking for a blend of nature and colonial charm.

    1h 1m
  6. PAX AMERICANA Is Coming | Woke Right Bros Are Cringe Now

    May 12

    PAX AMERICANA Is Coming | Woke Right Bros Are Cringe Now

    $27 a month, unlimited data, 100+ countries = pangia pass Use my link for 10% off: https://pangiapass.com/a/bold Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/bold.perceptions Travel / Lifestyle Consultation, DM Me On Instagram: bold_perceptions #travel #nomad #podcast #travelblogger #trump #iran #ai #podcasting

    1h 4m
  7. DOOMERS are WRONG about PARIS 🇫🇷 | Euro Lifestyle Is Peak | Men's Fashion | Living In France

    Apr 22

    DOOMERS are WRONG about PARIS 🇫🇷 | Euro Lifestyle Is Peak | Men's Fashion | Living In France

    Watch Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTtf5DMA7ms&t=1769s Jackson&co substacK: https://substack.com/@jacksonandco $27 a month, unlimited data, 100+ countries = pangia pass Use my link for 10% off: https://pangiapass.com/a/bold Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/bold.perceptions Travel / Lifestyle Consultation, DM Me On Instagram: bold_perceptions #travel #travelblogger #france #eurolife #europe #travelblogger #travel #podcast #france #paris #doomer #solotravel Summary Al of episode - Nick (Bold Perceptions) sits down in Paris with his friend Ben Jackson, meeting in person for the first time after connecting online three years ago. Ben moved from New York to France a year ago with his French wife, settling in Paris after six months in Normandy. The two smoke cigars by the Seine and compare notes on Paris, pushing back hard against the social media narrative that the city has gone downhill — both find it cleaner, friendlier, and more affordable than expected, with Nick estimating that $5,000/month in Paris buys a comparable or better lifestyle to what that same budget gets you in Latin America's major cities. The conversation drifts into European lifestyle, travel, and geopolitics — covering train systems (Italy wins), the high-trust Nordic social model, gun ownership myths in Europe, and whether Europe's comfortable lifestyle is sustainable without American military protection footing the bill. They also riff on history, tracing Napoleon's obsession with Rome, Caesar's breakdown at the statue of Alexander the Great, and how the entire Western tradition — from Washington D.C. to Haussmann's Paris — is essentially a Roman copy chain ending in plastic. The back half centers on men's style and Ben's Substack publication Jackson & Co., which he launched as a response to GQ and Esquire becoming unrecognizable. Ben argues that a generational rebellion is underway — Gen Z rejecting their athleisure dads and swinging back toward timeless, classic menswear — pointing to Ralph Lauren's 25-30% sales surge and suit retailers like Suitsupply unable to build stores fast enough. Nick ties this into broader cultural swings: young men going back to church, the "old money" aesthetic as a synonym for intentional living, and the Italian concept of sprezzatura — looking effortlessly put-together — as the gold standard. -

    1h 31m
  8. Life In The Capital Of Cigars | Santiago 🇩🇴 | L'PURE x Bold

    Apr 16

    Life In The Capital Of Cigars | Santiago 🇩🇴 | L'PURE x Bold

    Watch Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbKyIxpOLms L'PURE Instagram: / lpure.rd To Purchase: https://topcigarshub.com/lpure/ ~Full Description for YouTube: Born from a deep-seated passion for the art of tobacco, L’Pure Cigars is the brainchild of Luis J. Pendones and Moises Gonzalez. The brand’s journey began in 2016 within the heart of the Dominican Republic’s cigar industry, where Pendones honed his craft in one of the region's largest factories. Formally launched in 2019, L’Pure was built on a foundation of "quality and consistency," aiming to bridge the gap between novice smokers and seasoned connoisseurs through meticulously sourced raw materials and traditional artisanal techniques. The L’Pure portfolio is anchored by its signature Corojo and Connecticut blends, each designed to offer a sophisticated, balanced smoking experience. By focusing on the "purity" of the process—from the mineral-rich soils of the Dominican Republic to the skilled hands of the torcedores—the brand delivers a profile that emphasizes natural sweetness, smooth transitions, and a refined aroma. Whether you are looking for the creamy subtlety of their Connecticut or the spicy depth of the Corojo, L’Pure remains a testament to the dedication of the farmers and craftsmen who make every puff possible. Beyond the blends themselves, L’Pure distinguishes itself through a philosophy of patience and precision. Every leaf undergoes a rigorous aging process, ensuring that the inherent strength of the tobacco never overpowers the delicate flavor notes. This commitment to the "long game" results in a clean finish and an effortless draw, making their cigars a favorite for those who appreciate a slow, meditative smoke that doesn't leave a harsh aftertaste Expanding their reach from local Dominican roots to the international stage, the brand continues to build a community centered around the lifestyle of relaxation. L’Pure isn't just about the product; it’s about the moments of connection and reflection that happen around a humidor. As they continue to innovate with new vitolas and limited releases, Luis and Moises remain hands-on, ensuring that every box bearing the L’Pure name meets the exacting standards they set back in 2016.~ $27 a month, unlimited data, 100+ countries = pangia pass Use my link for 10% off: https://pangiapass.com/a/bold Find Me Here: https://linktr.ee/bold.perceptions Travel / Lifestyle Consultation, DM Me On Instagram: bold_perceptions #travel #podcast #cigarlife #cigars #santiagodeloscaballeros #dominicanrepublic #travelpodcast #nomad

    1h 49m
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Focused on bringing raw/uncut positive energy into your life from different perspectives around the world. Connecting a community of doers to be successful in any aspect of life. Itunes/Spotify/Soundcloud

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  • Creator
    Bold Perceptions
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    349
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Bold Perceptions

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