In episode 32, we discussed how Elisa left her job and went from never living outside the state of Maine to running her own freelance writing agency out of Bali, Indonesia. And how she didn’t let a debilitating motorbike wreck stop her from continuing her journey, so for anyone interested in traveling more and becoming an Explorer, Elisa is an example of how to do so. Have a listen to part one or sit back and enjoy part two of our conversation.
Photo by Melissa Mullen Photography
Elisa Doucette is a location independent entrepreneur, running her own freelance writing agency from Bali, Indonesia, who has untethered herself from any one particular location, in the interest of finding better stories to not just write about, but to live.
The decision to do this got her syndicated by multiple publications and she’s been featured in the New York Times, Boston Globe, Forbes, Huffington Post, and more. She was the managing director for Tropical MBA in Bali, Indonesia before launching her own business to live a fulfilling life. Elisa wants to change the world with words and that is the loftiest of goals.
When I heard about her, I was intrigued to bring her passion for shattering preconceived notions and limitations to the show. So if you’re listening and you want to find a way to travel more often, listen to how Elisa Doucette gets it done.
Elisa’s Best Travel Advice
- The First step: “Prepare yourself by adjusting your mindset for the change that is about to happen for you.” You will be so happy, but understand there will be a lot of realities to overcome. Accept the realities, and it will become easier for everything you have to do.
- Money Saving Tip or Travel Hack:
- Internet Tool: Relate.ly, to manage your contact with your network. Elisa organizes all of her personal, professional and client contacts, and it tracks everyone she connects with, and alerts her when she isn’t in touch with them. This is how she’s able to maintain her relationships.
- Favorite Travel Book: Peter Pan. In the Balinese entrepreneurial community, Elisa relates to Wendy living on The Island of Lost Boys.
- Favorite Travel Gear: Amazon Kindle. Elisa reads voraciously, 2-3 books per week.
- Weirdest Food: Fried Flying Ants
Links
- ElisaDoucette.com, her personal portfolio site
- @elisadoucette
- Elisa’s writing business, writingbusinesswell.com
- Location Asia
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