Leaving the 9-to-5 for a Life of Adventure Abroad: A Digital Nomad’s Journey: Conversation with Kimberley Ducimo

Pondering Thoughts Podcast

In this episode, host K. Wilkes is in conversation with Kimberley Ducimo, a digital nomad who shares her inspiring journey. Never hear the term digital nomad? A digital nomad describes a category of mobile professionals who perform their work remotely from anywhere in the world utilizing digital technology. Kimberley takes us through the intricacies of living as a digital nomad, discussing topics such as visas, housing, healthcare, and more. She provides valuable insights and practical tips for those considering a similar lifestyle. Kimberley also delves into her consultancy, Safe Organizations, LLC, and how she has successfully merged her impactful work with her nomadic lifestyle. In this episode, you'll gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to take the leap into a digital nomad lifestyle, as Kimberley shares her personal experiences and lessons learned along the way. Whether you're curious about the logistics or seeking inspiration, this episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the digital nomad lifestyle.
Takeaways

• Leaving traditional employment to become a digital nomad allows for more freedom and flexibility in work and travel.
• Child safeguarding is crucial in organizations working with children and vulnerable populations, and policies and practices should be implemented to ensure their safety.
• Planning is essential when becoming a digital nomad, including establishing residency in a tax-friendly state and understanding visa requirements for different countries.
• Finding a sense of community can be challenging while traveling, but engaging in activities and hobbies can help connect with locals and overcome language barriers.
• Learning languages is beneficial for traveling and connecting with people from different cultures. Finding housing as a digital nomad can be challenging, but platforms like Airbnb can provide options, although there may be hidden fees and costs.
• When selecting housing, it's important to consider factors like good Wi-Fi, comfortable accommodations, and proximity to tourist areas.
• Healthcare as a digital nomad can be affordable in many countries, and private insurance is often available at a reasonable cost.
• Taking calculated risks and pursuing goals is important, as the fear of failure should not hold you back.

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Living as a Digital Nomad
03:06
Child Safeguarding and Safe Organizations
06:02
Transitioning to a Digital Nomad Lifestyle
12:49
Challenges of Finding Community While Traveling
36:19
Finding Housing as a Digital Nomad
42:44
Affordable Healthcare as a Digital Nomad
44:00
Pondering Thoughts Game
46:00
Taking Calculated Risks and Pursuing Goals
49:00
Closing
To learn more about Kimberley Ducimo and her work with her organization Safe Organizations, LLC see below:
https://safeorganizations.org/
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