Ep #16 | How Peace Corps Turned Jedd & Michelle Into Digital Nomads (Pick-Me-Up Podcast)

ByDr. Cate Brubaker .

Jedd and Michelle Chang have a fascinating story! Just as they were to buy a house and settle down, they quit their jobs, joined the Peace Corps, and then became digital nomads.

Among other projects, they created IntentionalTravelers.com to inspire and equip every-day people to pursue transformational travel.

In this podcast episode we talk about:

  • How their Peace Corps experience matched up with their expectations
  • Advice for navigating the tough emotional challenges that come with living and working abroad (applies to reverse culture shock, too!)
  • How they got started as digital nomads (they haven’t paid rent since finishing Peace Corps in 2014)
  • Why not all travel is transformative
  • Why (and how) stability is an important part of their nomadic life
  • Tips for going home after being abroad and figuring out what to do next
If you’re thinking about Peace Corps or living a nomadic life, you’ll love this podcast episode!  
Episode 16The Pick-Me-Up Podcast
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Hello, I'm Dr. Cate Brubaker! Are you a returnee who has been surprised to find your return "home" harder than going abroad? I created the Re-entry Roadmap workbook just for you. If you work with returnees, I'm here to help you with innovative resources and training that will make it easier to provide meaningful support for your returnees.