Live Work Travel

Hosted by Mashon Thomas

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Live Work Travel is the go to podcast for those looking to take control of their career and lifestyle through freelancing. Join host Mashon Thomas, a successful freelancer and digital nomad, as she shares tips, strategies, and inspirational stories around building a successful freelancing career and creating the freedom to work from anywhere. From finding your first clients to mastering the art of remote work, this podcast is your guide to living the freelancing dream. New episodes are released on Mondays. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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May 27, 202416 min

70: Knowing when to quit and open up space for something new!

This is the LAST episode of Live Work Travel (for a while at least!) … after 70 weeks without a break the show is going on hiatus… In this episode I’m reflecting back on how far I’ve come, and knowing when it’s time to quit and open up space for something new.Was this helpful? https://buymeacoffee.com/liveworktravel Get in touch! hi@liveworktravel.comFollow along on Instagram @liveworktravelig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 202435 min

69: From pitching me to podcast guest: an interview with freelancer Solange

I didn’t know Solange until her pitch magically popped up in my inbox! Now, she’s sharing her story on the podcast. An engineer turned freelance web designer, she talks about some of the struggles she faced as well as the skills that have helped her achieve success. Hint, hint, GREAT communication! We also get the unique chance to explore the two perspectives of how we ended up working together, my side + hers so there are some great tips in here! Enjoy!Was this helpful? https://buymeacoffee.com/liveworktravel Get in touch! hi@liveworktravel.comFollow along on Instagram @liveworktravelig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 202416 min

68: Think Upwork’s not for you? Don’t give up yet

I’ve been having so many conversations lately with folks who are hesitant around using freelancing platforms like Upwork. They don’t think the qualifications or the pay line up with what they’re looking for. In this episode I talk about when to just send your pitch anyway, and why you can’t always go off of what you see in the job description or budget!Resources mentioned:Get The Escape Hatch freelancing courseGet in touch with me: hello@liveworktravel.comFollow along on Instagram @liveworktravelig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 202414 min

67: The story of you

Each and every one of us has done some amazing things in our life. So often we’re ready to build others up and celebrate them, but we also need to the take the time to do so for ourselves. Reflecting back on your life and coming up with a Story of You can be an amazing way to boost your confidence the next time you’re going into something new or difficult.Resources mentioned:Get The Escape Hatch freelancing courseGet in touch with me: hello@liveworktravel.comFollow along on Instagram @liveworktravelig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 28, 202417 min

66: Guest interview: Freelance coaching couple Austin & Monica

Austin & Monica are a digital nomad couple traveling the world and helping others to do the same. We “met” on Instagram and instantly hit it off. They have a great story, from planning to join the Peace Corps, to dealing with uncertainty during the pandemic, to finding their way into freelance life, this was a great chat and I hope you enjoy listening to them as much as I enjoyed speaking to them. Enjoy!Resources mentioned:Get The Escape Hatch freelancing courseGet in touch with me: hello@liveworktravel.comFollow along on Instagram @liveworktravelig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 21, 202419 min

65: Digital detoxing in Montenegro

In this episode I’m sharing how Montenegro was the perfect spot for me to do a digital detox as well as some tips on how to set yourself up for Screen Free Sundays, deeper connections with friends and fam through phone calls and more. Listen now!Resources mentioned:Get The Escape Hatch freelancing courseGet in touch with me: hello@liveworktravel.comFollow along on Instagram @liveworktravelig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 14, 202417 min

64: How I’m preparing for the biggest time gap I’ve ever worked in

I’ll be spending some time in SE Asia and Australia for the first time ever and in this episode I talk about how I’m preparing to make things work with clients back in the US. From some of the resources I use to help me stay on top of things, to whether or not you need to let your clients know about your travels, listen to this episode before planning a big trip to the other side of the world!Resources mentioned:Get The Escape Hatch freelancing courseGet in touch with me: hello@liveworktravel.comFollow along on Instagram @liveworktravelig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 8, 202420 min

63: What you can get for your money living abroad

In this episode I talk about the trials and tribulations of home ownership and how living abroad can eliminate many of those. Plus, it’s often far cheaper to live abroad than in the US and you often have a high quality of life!Resources mentioned:Get The Escape Hatch freelancing courseGet in touch with me: hello@liveworktravel.comFollow along on Instagram @liveworktravelig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

April 1, 202420 min

62: FAQ Episode: All about solo travel

In this episode I’m going over some of the questions I’m often asked about solo travel!Resources mentioned:Get The Escape Hatch freelancing courseGet in touch with me: hello@liveworktravel.comFollow along on Instagram @liveworktraveligEpisode transcript: https://www.liveworktravel.com/podcast-transcripts-ep62 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

March 25, 202418 min

61: This freelancing road is hard and lonely… should I quit?

In this episode, Mashon talks about the inevitable doubts and feelings of isolation that accompany the freelancing journey. Learn practical strategies for managing these challenges, the importance of community, and how to maintain balance and growth in your freelance career.Resources mentioned:Get The Escape Hatch freelancing courseGet in touch with me: hello@liveworktravel.comFollow along on Instagram @liveworktraveligEpisode transcript: https://www.liveworktravel.com/podcast-transcripts-ep61 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.