ICP 057 Natalie Sisson, Suitcase Entrepreneur, on Happiness, Freedom and Living Your Dream Lifestyle

Listen

0:00

00:27:49

ICP 057 Natalie Sisson, Suitcase Entrepreneur, on Happiness, Freedom and Living Your Dream Lifestyle

Apple Podcasts Leave a Review Spotify

Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now

Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings

In this episode you’ll learn:

How Natalie succeeded running a business from anywhere
The reality of being a digital nomad
How to manage work whilst living on the road
Natalie’s suitcase essentials
How to choose which projects to work on
Why it’s important to surround yourself with like-minded people

Five years ago Natalie Sisson quit a well paid corporate job to become a jet-setting entrepreneur.

As a pioneering suitcase entrepreneur from New Zealand, Natalie makes her living on-line, inspiring others, using her laptop from wherever she is in the world.

In this episode, Natalie reveals, whilst visiting friends amongst snow in Colorado, how she has achieved the lifestyle of her dreams.

You’ll hear what the reality of being a suitcase entrepreneur is like as Natalie describes the challenges and benefits of this nomadic lifestyle for her.

Learn what Natalie learned when she found her childhood diaries and school reports when her parents basement flooded; giving her clues as to whom she would become today.

“We’re a unique breed…” – Natalie Sisson

Items mentioned in this episode (quick access):

On the road

[0:00:47] Introducing episode 057 fresh from Berlin.

[0:01:23] Dave Ursillo (episode 027) reflecting on Alive in Berlin 2015.

[0:02:23] Alive in Hawaii 2016 and Alive in Helsinki 2016.

[0:02:06] Introducing suitcase entrepreneur, Natalie Sisson.

[0:03:27] Natalie talks about her offerings, products and programmes.

A leap of faith

[0:04:23] Natalie reflects on how she found the courage to leave a high paying job in London.

[0:05:49] The reality of starting out as a suitcase entrepreneur. A match made in heaven.

[0:07:18] How Natalie drew upon several years of corporate experience.

[0:07:52] What Natalie found when her parents basement flooded.

[0:09:12] What being an entrepreneur means to Natalie.

“Entrepreneurs…get to work on stuff that is hopefully having an impact on a greater amount of people around the world.” – Natalie Sisson

Discipline, creativity and daily habits

[0:09:43] How creativity shows up in Natalie’s life. Being process driven.

[0:10:25] The importance of learning more skills, testing and optimising.

[0:11:02] How Natalie chooses which projects to work on.

[0:12:18] Natalie shares her own daily habits and morning routine. The six minute morning.

[0:12:50] Exercise and guided meditations. Playing in the snow. Yoga.

“The key to freedom is discipline” – Natalie Sisson

Living an unconventional lifestyle

[0:13:25] Content creation.

[0:14:10] What the most challenging experience has been for Natalie.

[0:15:39] Where Natalie adores (and could stay.)

[0:16:40] Natalie’s suitcase essentials.

[0:18:24] What Natalie loves about being a suitcase entrepreneur.

[0:19:25] Why it’s important for Natalie to surround herself with like-minded people.

[0:19:46] How Natalie manages her work and productivity on the road.

“It’s probably made me a more well-rounded, more grounded and more open person to other cultures.” – Natalie Sisson

A whole new world

[0:21:00] What Natalie is most passionate about.

[0:22:06] What Natalie is looking forward to at New Media Europe 2015.

[0:22:40] Connecting with people in Europe. Natalie’s schedule. Ultimate Frisbee Beach tournament. Spanish Villas and Mastermind get togethers. Visiting family.

[0:24:00] How European events serve suitcase entrepreneurs. Le Web.

[0:25:00] What has inspired Natalie most recently.

[0:25:45] Natalie expresses what she is most grateful for today.

“I’m just happy to be alive, healthy and living my dream lifestyle…” – Natalie Sisson

Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

Events mentioned in this episode:

If you enjoyed this podcast, you’ll also like:

Thanks for listening

If you enjoyed the show, please share your honest review with others on iTunes by clicking here and rating the show. It will help folks to figure out if this show is for them.

Enjoy the show!