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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2025 · 42 MIN

Why You Need to Build a Remote Business That Serves Your Lifestyle, Not the Other Way Around with Sophie Biggerstaff | Ep 26

from Digital Nomad Nation - Inspiring Stories From the Location Independent Lifestyle · host Ryan Mellon | Serial Entrepreneur/ Personal Coach

Get Your Free Guide: 7 Ways to Become a Digital Nomadhttps://www.thedigitalnomadcoach.com/Are you tired of living for the weekend while watching friends work from tropical beaches?Ryan Mellon sits down with Sophie Biggerstaff, who transformed her life from corporate fashion burnout to thriving entrepreneur living on a Thai island. They dive deep into the realities of the nomad life, from choosing locations that match your personality to the surprising affordability of living in paradise.Sophie shares her journey from working 14-hour days in London's fashion industry to running her own business from Koh Phangan, Thailand. She reveals the exact steps she took to break free, including how she manages her work schedule to prioritize morning beach walks and yoga sessions while still earning more than enough to support her lifestyle. Chapters:00:02:42 - The shocking moment she discovered laptop workers in paradise00:13:32 - The real cost of living on a thai island 00:18:38 - Her morning routine that changed everything00:22:40 - The business pivot that finally set her free00:36:00 - #1 mistake most new nomads make Sophie addresses how to create a business that works for your life rather than trapping you in another unfulfilling grind. You'll learn practical strategies for finding community abroad, staying healthy while traveling, and building a sustainable routine that prioritizes what matters most to you.Listen, learn, and gain a clear roadmap for transforming your current skills into a mobile career, finding your ideal destination based on your preferences, and creating your own version of freedom. Connect with guest: https://www.instagram.com/sophiebiggerstaff/?hl=enGrab Your FREE Guide - 7 Steps To Launch Your Digital Nomad Journey - https://www.thedigitalnomadcoach.com/MORE FROM RYAN MELLON : Join the Work From Anywhere Challenge : https://www.digitalnomadnation.com/3daychallengeConnect with Ryan: https://allmylinks.com/thedigitalnomadcoachShare this episode with a friend or family memberGive a Review on Spotify  Give a Review on Apple DISCLAIMER:Listening to stories of beachside zoom calls, mountainside work views, and island-hopping entrepreneurs may cause severe wanderlust and an irresistible urge to turn your laptop into a passport to freedom. Side effects include daydreaming about tropical co-working spaces, working with Ryan to learn how you can start working and traveling and buying a one-way ticket to Bali. Get ready to start living your dream life today!

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