Nora Dunn, The Professional Hobo That Says YES To That Crazy Thing

A traveling badass that knows what she wants AND she’s a hobo.

But not just any kind of hobo, a Professional Hobo…

Meet Nora Dunn, since the age of 9 she knew she wanted to make travel her lifestyle. It took a lot of career shifts (and burning out) to find her life of travel and now, as a professional hobo, she’s been traveling full time for over a dozen years.

📍 This episode is filmed at TBEX (Travel Blogger’s Exchange) in Tri Cities Washington.

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Full time travel: The Good, the bad and the ugly

Nora returns to Everyday Badassery and we transparently talk about the journey we’ve been on. A “digital nomad lifestyle” is something many don’t understand (and make a lot of assumptions about).

In the episode below, Nora shares candid insights into the reality of digital nomad life. From fast travel (changing locations every five days) teaching the need for balance in a nomadic lifestyle to the camaraderie within the nomad community.

Key Themes

1. The Complexity of Daily Life in New Places: Nora talks about the surprising amount of time and energy simple tasks like grocery shopping or doing laundry can take when living in a new country. She highlights that the nomadic lifestyle brings challenges that often go unanticipated.
   
   
2. The Advantage of Local Assistance: Nora stresses the importance of having local support to navigate unfamiliar territories, especially where language barriers exist. While she finds value in such assistance, she also acknowledges the potential for burnout due to the rapid pace of her travels.
   
   
   
3. Selective Project Engagement: Nora has learned the significance of committing to projects that offer significant value. Through her experiences, she’s realized the importance of slowing down, being selective with commitments, and focusing on work that aligns with her personal values and professional objectives.
   
   
   
4. Finding Routine Amidst Mobility: Establishing a routine has been essential for Nora in managing the constant change that comes with her lifestyle. She discusses seeking out long-term collaborations that allow for a steady workflow, providing a semblance of normalcy despite frequently changing environments.

About the podcast

Inspirational stories to help you be just 1% more badass than you were yesterday. Our BIG badass moments in life are made possible by the culmination of our SMALL badass moments. I keep it REAL. Made with love.

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