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Episode 160: Expat & Digital Nomad Stories

October 15, 2025

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66 Minutes

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Episode Summary

Ever fantasized about moving abroad or traveling the world while working?

Ever fantasized about moving abroad or traveling the world while working? This episode is your permission slip to start! Join us as we talk with two incredible women living their best expat and digital nomad lives.

First, we chat with Maggie Dickens, founder of Unapologetically Childfree, who shares her inspiring journey as a therapist and business owner in Lisbon, Portugal. She gives us the real scoop on what it's like to transition to a new country and why living authentically is the key to a fulfilling life.

Then, we dive into the fascinating world of full-time digital nomad Sibu Szymanowska, who has perfected the art of house-sitting to see the world. As the founder of The Hybrid Tours, she shares her best tips on traveling the globe on a budget and how to find a community no matter where you are. Get ready to have your wanderlust sparked and learn that a life of travel doesn't have to break the bank.

Key Points:

🔹Introduction to the episode and Maggie

🔹Maggie's decision to move to Portugal

🔹The logistics of being a business owner while abroad

🔹Maggie's advice for those considering a move

🔹Sibu's introduction and her life as a full-time digital nomad

🔹The magic of house-sitting

🔹The story behind The Hybrid Tours

🔹Why traveling won't ruin your career

 

Connect with Maggie Dickens:

– Cathartic Counseling | Unapologetically Childfree™️

Hello@MaggieDickens.com

Instagram 

Facebook 

TikTok

– Find Group Coaching here or here.

Book a FREE Consult here.

 

Connect with Sibu Szymanowska:

The Hybrid Tours 

Go Global with Sibu 

Hey@GoGlobalWithSibu.com

Instagram 

LinkedIn

About Childfree Life by Design:

Childfree Life By Design is dedicated to helping Childfree individuals thrive by providing resources, guidance, and community. We recognize that when you've made a decision roughly 75% of the population doesn't make, conventional wisdom simply doesn't apply to you. Our mission is to help you design a life that works for you, covering everything from finances and relationships to career decisions and building support networks that will actually be there when you need them.

Connect with Us:

Ready to design your ideal Childfree life? Connect with our financial planning team at childfreewealth.com or learn more about estate planning at childfreetrust.com

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