As Told By Nomads

Nathan Chan is an entrepreneur from Australia. While still in his mid-twenties, Nathan Chan felt there were no business magazines that he could relate to. He wanted to read something that delved deep into the world of a successful entrepreneur, showing their processes, failures, obstacles and challenges. And one that ultimately taught others straight from the mouths of the best in the world. Wanting to personally discover the answers to all his questions about the daily struggles of starting a successful business, Nathan began to go out and interview world-changing entrepreneurs in the hope that he could learn from them. This was the point of no return. And so while still working a full time job, Nathan created Foundr. Foundr is a digital magazine (based on iOS & Android) for  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nicholla has been an expat all her life.  She was, (what we are often referred to as)’ ‘a third culture child’ and now a third culture adult.  She knows what it’s like to be an expat and has helped and shared lots of tips and guidance to expats that are planning to be expats or have joined their host city.  Her keen interest in business start-up, social media, business support and podcast has been brought together under ‘The Learning curve podcast’ so she can connect with and share the stories of expat entrepreneurs around the globe.  We are an eclectic bunch of people with a sense of adventure yet a strong ambition to have our businesses and follow through with our entrepreneurial bug.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Julie Gordon White is the CEO and Founder of The WELL for Women Entrepreneurs. After 25 years in the business world, and most recently after working with hundreds of business owners over the last 10 years, Julie felt called to share what she had learned from her clients about running, growing and eventually selling a million dollar plus business. Adding in her personal experience of founding and growing her own multimillion dollar business brokerage firm, Julie knew in her heart that the time had come to spread the wealth and inspiration beyond the entrepreneurs she was already consulting with and mentoring.  So from many to millions, The WELL journeys towards its mission of serving women entrepreneurs who passionately want to grow their business to a million and someday sell for a million (or more!). This is  Julie's personal calling and mission for you, at The WELL.   In addition to  The WELL, Julie continues to work with a few private clients to facilitate the sale of their companies through her...

Josh Turner describes himself as a recovering CFO turned marketer. He runs Linked Selling which is a multimillion dollar B2B agency specializing in fully outsourced LinkedIn lead generation campaigns. His company represents clients in the US, UK, Canada, Asia, and Australia. Josh's company also operates LinkedUniversity.com, an online training program for LinkedIn marketing. He has been featured in the Huffington Post, Miami Herald, and many more national publications.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Doctor Robert H. Zoellner has been a successful optometrist and entrepreneur within the city of Tulsa for over 22 years. However, most would consider him to be an entrepreneur first and an optometrist 2nd, 3rd, 4th, or 5th. As a self-made entrepreneur who started with nothing but passion, his current business ventures include: Z66 Auto Auction, Rockin' Z Ranch, Dr ZZZ's Sleep Center, Dr. Robert H. Zoellner & Associates, and Thrive15.com. He served as the Director of the Board for Regent Bank from March 2008 through January 2013. He's known for consistently saying, "I'd rather invest in a business I have control over." He has made enough money that he is now in that, "I'm going to wear a soccer jersey and shorts everywhere" phase of his life. He deeply cares about humans and is involved in countless philanthropic causes, not the least of which includes his benevolent tasering of Thrive15 Founder, Clay Clark.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mark Lack is the Founder and CEO of The Peak Performance Club. In addition, he is the author of the book SHORTEN THE GAP, which is endorsed by some of the top experts in the personal development industry. Mark believes there are two core components essential to achieving your goals, and creating your dream life:  1. You can’t be afraid to  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kate Otto is the founder and director of Everyday Ambassador, a network of organizations and individuals who run and engage in international service opportunities and travel abroad experiences, as well as domestic community service projects. She travels the world working on global health programs, having worked in Indonesia, Ethiopia, Ghana, and South Africa. She writes for Huffington Post and Christian Science Monitor, and currently lives in New York City. Check out her best selling book here  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bianca Zanini is an award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker.  She works primarily as a video journalist, producing pieces for TV and online media sites in the US, Europe and Latin America. She also writes articles and directs her own projects.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jonathan Levi has built startups, invested in them, and even sold one. He thrives on creating products and technologies that improve the way people live. As a lifelong entrepreneur, he has started small businesses since before he could reach the kitchen counter. While he is not a programmer, he is passionate about using technology to dramatically improve the world we live in. He is also an outspoken "lifehacker," avid speedreader, animal lover, fitness enthusiast, amateur photographer, and all-around eclectic. After successfully selling his Inc 5,000 rated startup in April of 2011, Levi packed up for Israel to gain experience in the Venture Capital industry. While in Israel, Levi enlisted the help of speed-reading expert and university professor Anna Goldentouch and Machine Learning expert Dr. Lev Gold, who tutored him in speed-reading, advanced memorization, and more. Levi saw incredible results while earning his MBA from INSEAD, and was overwhelmed with the amount of interest his classmates...  

Can travel be more than just a fun thing to do? Could it also provide some benefit and learning experiences later in life? This is what I talk about with Ladan Jiracek in today's interview. He has always thought this and this is why he has relentlessly travelled the world and now has been to over 80 countries.  Through experiences with foreign people, cultures, concepts, and ways of doing things he learned much more than anything he could've done while at home. on his podcast, he interviews bestselling authors, scientists, successful business people, dating experts, travel junkies, polyglots (people who speak more than 3 languages), and anybody who he  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Eddie Harran helps people entrepreneurs, executives and changemakers make sense of the future. He sits somewhere in the grey area between a futurist, an entrepreneur, a nomad, an educator, and a philosopher. He believes technology sits on a delicate thread and it is up to us to use it as a force for good. He believes everyone has a part to play — all 7 billion of us — in our collective unfolding. He believes that adventure, travel, and exploration has the ability to awaken us.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's interview is with Alexa Fischer. Alexa helps people to speak with confidence and calm just about anywhere whether it's an at an incredibly important board meeting, in front of stakeholders or even on video, reaching millions of viewers and potential customers. Speaking on stage and through the camera lens as a professional actress, you might have seen her on NCIS, CSI, Numb3rs, Bonesor one of about a million television commercials. While she loved acting (and still does!), she wanted to connect with people as herself – not as a character she was playing. She wanted to use the things she learned at the Yale School of Drama and on the set to help people tap into their own  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Global Nomads Group fosters dialogue and understanding among the world's youth. By leveraging technology, they enable conversations between middle school and high school students who otherwise would not meet. These exchanges promote empathy, peace, and build 21st century workforce skills. They describe themselves as storytellers and explorers who uncover untold truths and break down barriers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alison is the founder and editorial director of Global Living Magazine, a lifestyle magazine and resource for expatriates worldwide.  With a focus on living abroad, Global Living Magazine includes exclusive content for expats, including articles on international travel, living abroad, expatriation and repatriation, culture, business, world-class cities and more. Global Living appeals to the sophisticated international consumer who lives, has lived, or may someday live outside their country of origin. The bi-monthly magazine caters to the global expat community and provides readers with an exclusive look at global and expatriate living beyond what current regional publications can offer. Global Living Magazine is a truly unique window into the life of a privileged niche of world citizens. Global Living Magazine is published by six times per year. Global Living Magazine was founded in 2011 and is a subsidiary of Global Media Partners LLC, a media group founded by Alison and designed to cater to... &nbs

Michele Bar-Pereg is an entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience in the relocation industry. In 1984, she founded a relocation company which grew throughout Europe, and she has worked with major corporations on HR policy advice, group moves, spouse and dual career issues, relocation of children, education and more. Also during these years, Michele served as vice president – followed by two terms of president – of the European Relocation Association (EuRA). Since the sale of her pan-European Relocation Company foursquare she has advised organizations on relocation best practices, matching the needs of a cost-conscious and busy HR department with the needs and requirements of a moving expatriate family.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I'm excited to introduce you all to Tara Byrne who is the 20 year old CEO and founder of Under 30 Changemakers In this interview she talked about her passion for community building and story telling as well as discussing the need for community building amongst millennials. She graduated high school early, choosing not to go to college. She has multiple entrepreneurial projects that she is working on at any time, and she lists both her failed and successful projects on her site. She is also a singer and manages the Under 30 Changemakers group on Facebook.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bob Kulhan is the CEO of the unique executive training company. Kulhan has a fascinating story as he has the rare distinction of being a success as both a comedian, and a CEO.  Currently he teaches at the top business school in the country Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and he teaches at Columbia Business School. He has appeared on major stages across the country alongside Seth Meyers, Jason Sudeikis, Key & Peele (and many others), but the list of Fortune 500 companies around the globe he's worked with as CEO is even more impressive. With this unique set of skills Kulhan provides a funny and informative take on how to succeed in business.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Born in New Zealand and then raised and educated in Cambridge, England, Callum is an experienced entrepreneur and business professional who understands how to establish and grow business enterprises on a global basis. He is also an experienced public presenter who often speaks at events across the Asia Pacific on various subjects. He is featured regularly on broadcast and in print media across the region and beyond. Along the way, he also created Networking for Success, a business networking company that he grew to cover 36 networks in 7 countries before selling the company in 2010. In this interview we talk about the reasons he moved east, how he implements systems in his businesses. For more show notes head over to http://www.uydmag.com/podcast/from-west-to-east-a-glimpse-of-business-in-south-east-asia-with-callum-laing  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Chris Backe is the blogger behind One Weird Globe, a travel blog that focuses on the weird and offbeat destinations around the world. He’s lived in Asia since 2008, and is currently in northeast Thailand. He’s written about twenty books and itineraries, and has recently completed A Guidebook To Offbeat Thailand in April 2015. To find out more about him, check out his  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Noah is a marketing expert. As a thought leader in strategic marketing and customer loyalty, Noah helps clients dramatically and rapidly increase sales, multiply profits, and maximize customer value.  He is the trusted source for coaching and consulting to thousands of owners, executives, and individuals. Noah is the author of the Amazon #1 bestselling book in Sales, Marketing, and Customer Service -EVERGREEN: Cultivate The Enduring Customer Loyalty That Keeps Your Business Thriving(a book I highly recommend). He’s an expert blogger for Fast Company Magazine, and a regular contributor to The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business Section. Noah has been routinely quoted and mentioned in publications like Forbes, The New York Times, Reuters, and more. Noah has taught master classes on retention for the popular website, Mixerg  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.