Ep. 35. Becoming a Digital Nomad: Austin and Monica Mangelson

Episode 35: Building a Business, You Love with the Digital Nomads Couple Austin and Monica

 

In today's connected world, business partnerships go beyond the usual. Digital nomads, who value flexibility and independence, stress the importance of partners knowing and using each other's strengths.

 

In this episode, we sit down with Monica and Austin, a couple who have embraced the unconventional lifestyle of being Digital Nomads. They take us through their journey, starting from college fueled by a shared love for travel. COVID-19 disrupted their original plans, leading them to become virtual assistants and later venturing into web design.

 

Monica and Austin talk about the pivotal role of online education in acquiring clients and the strategic decision to niche down into web design for business scalability. The couple shares insights on managing time effectively through scheduling and the importance of aligning values, both personally and professionally.

 

Monica and Austin share their dynamic as a couple, stressing the value of understanding each other's strengths in business partnerships. They reveal the secret to their successful collaboration and offer a glimpse into their coaching business in Colombia, focusing on work-life balance and freedom.

 

They dispel misconceptions about the Digital Nomad lifestyle, emphasizing the dedication and hard work required for their ventures. They discuss their daily routine, combining set working days with flexibility for breaks and exploration.

 

The couple shares their travel adventures, from 11 countries visited to their preferred living arrangements. Standout experiences in Thailand, Guatemala, and Peru, where Monica's solo trip holds a special place in their hearts, will captivate you.

 

Discover their involvement in humanitarian projects through Humanitize Expeditions in a group called Becca, adding a meaningful layer to their nomadic lifestyle. Join Stephen and Charlene as they unravel the transformative journey of Monica and Austin, the Digital Nomads!

 

 

Episode Highlights:

• Austin and Monica’s journey of becoming digital nomads
• Transition to becoming virtual assistants and quitting traditional jobs
• Experience in starting an online business as a virtual assistants
• Transition into web design and the importance of online education
• Lifestyle as digital nomads
• Advice on starting an online business
• Importance of aligning values as a couple and maintaining communication
• Annual vision retreats for alignment in business and personal life
• Coaching business in Colombia focusing on work-life balance and freedom
• Dispelling misconceptions about digital nomads and emphasizing hard work
• Insights into their daily routine as digital nomads with flexibility
• Travel experiences to 11 countries
• Humanitarian projects through Humanitize Expeditions group called Becca

 

About Austin and Monica

Austin and Monica are experienced digital nomads who have built successful online businesses while exploring the world. With a combined 17+ years of nomading in 11+ countries, they have gained valuable insights into building and scaling online ventures. As certified life purpose coaches, they help other travel lovers create purpose and build their dream businesses.

 

Connect Austin and Monica

• Website | austinandmonica.com
• Instagram | @austinandmonica
• Facebook | www.facebook.com/austinandmonica