Traveling the World While Running a Business | Jess Haigmier

What does it really take to leave the traditional path and build a life of freedom, travel, and remote work?In this episode of the Kerfuffle Podcast, Sean sits down with Jess Haigmier—a world traveler, creative entrepreneur, and digital nomad who has visited more than 25 countries while running her own design business.Jess shares her unconventional journey, from growing up as a military child and becoming a single mom at 18, to working in startups, rebuilding her creative business, and eventually choosing a location-independent lifestyle. Now based in Thailand, she continues to work remotely while exploring the world.In this conversation, they discuss:How Jess transitioned into the digital nomad lifestyleThe realities of freelancing and finding clients on platforms like UpworkRebuilding a business after startup burnoutTraveling the world as a single parentLife in Thailand and her favorite countriesThe challenges and rewards of remote work and global livingThis episode is perfect for entrepreneurs, freelancers, creatives, and anyone curious about remote work, digital nomad visas, and building a location-independent career.🎧 Tune in to hear Jess’s honest perspective on freedom, resilience, and designing a life on your own terms.🌍 Follow Jess@gorjesswanderlust @gorjesswanderlust.com @jessicahagmaier.com @_thejesseffect islands.com/author/jesshagmaier