Let’s get real. Are you tired of online gurus telling you that you’ll hit 10K months in 90 days- or is this just a smooth marketing tactic?

Well I’m breaking down the real timelines and mindset shifts behind launching a location-independent business so you can finally live your dream digital nomad life.

I'll walk you through the honest truth about how long it actually takes to build an online business that supports a remote work lifestyle. Whether you're starting from scratch with zero digital skills, or you're an advanced professional pivoting from the 9-5, this episode gives you a practical, soul-aligned roadmap.

We'll talk about:

• The difference between “beginner” and “advanced” timelines
• The #1 thing that slows people down (and how to avoid it)
• Why clarity is your most important asset when building a digital nomad lifestyle
• A breakdown of my signature High-Ticket Small Service Provider business model
• Month-by-month timeline based on seasonal energy (yes, really!)
• The emotional and mental growth required to actually succeed as an entrepreneur

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a totally new perspective on what it takes to build a freedom-based business—and why now is the best time to start.

🧠 Resources + Mentions:

• 🎯 Ready for 1:1 support? DM me “APPLY” on Instagram @christabellatravels to explore working with me inside the Digital Nomad Life Academy.
• 🔍 Want help getting clarity on your business idea? Book a Career Assessment Call—learn more in [Episode 33].

✨ Sign up for this exclusive masterclass before it goes live!
🗓️ Live Only – Happening before May 28th, 2025!

🔗 1. Go to the show notes
🌐 2. Visit: www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/biztraining
📩 3. DM @crystellabellatravels with the keyword “5 steps”

🎉 Show up LIVE and be entered to win a $200 Airbnb gift card!

Support the show

Message me on Instagram:
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FREE: How to Get Started as a Digital Nomad Masterclass (2 hr training)
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/masterclass

Digital Nomad Starter Codes:
Discover the best remote career for YOUR personality
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/offers/i5HuJjbk/checkout

Enroll in the Digital Nomad Life Academy
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/dnla

Watch the Campus Tour:
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Today we’re diving into a conversation most people avoid. We’re talking about fear of failure: why it keeps so many aspiring digital nomads stuck and how to completely shift your relationship with it.

I share the raw story of getting fired from my “dream job” in New York City and the shame spiral that followed… and how that failure actually cracked the door open to the freedom lifestyle I live today in Bali (yes, it’s as dreamy as it sounds). Plus, I break down the real reason most people never pursue entrepreneurship even when they say they want to.

Whether you're thinking about starting an online business or already on the path to entrepreneurship, this episode is your pep talk, your truth serum, and your gentle kick in the ass—all in one.

🔥 In this episode:

• Why fear of failure is the real thing holding you back (not time, money, or your niche)
  
  
• The actual stats behind why people don’t pursue entrepreneurship
  
  
• My personal story of failure, burnout, and rebirth into digital nomad life
  
  
• How failure can be the BEST thing that ever happens to you
  
  
• Why entrepreneurship is the ultimate personal development journey
  
  
• A simple mindset exercise to shift how you see risk and rejection
  
  

💡 Quote to Remember:

“Failure isn’t bad. Failure is feedback. It’s data. It’s direction. And if you’re scared of it, that just means you're about to grow.”

🧠 Perfect For You If:

• You dream about living and working from anywhere but feel stuck at square one
  
  
• You know you want to start a business but keep waiting for the “right time”
  
  
• You’re craving more purpose and freedom but fear keeps stopping you
  
  
• You’re ready to do the deep inner work that real entrepreneurship demands

👇 Your Next Steps:

🚨 DM me on Instagram @christellatravels with the keyword "Failure Podcast" so I know you’re one of the real ones who made it all the way through. I’d LOVE to hear what this brought up for you.

💻 Ready to build your own online business and finally become a digital nomad entrepreneur

DM me the word "APPLY" and I’ll send you the application for the Digital Nomad Life Academy—my signature program helping freedom-seekers like you create location-independent income based on your passions and strengths.

Support the show

Message me on Instagram:
(tell me you came from the podcast!)
https://www.instagram.com/christabellatravels/

FREE: How to Get Started as a Digital Nomad Masterclass (2 hr training)
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/masterclass

Digital Nomad Starter Codes:
Discover the best remote career for YOUR personality
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/offers/i5HuJjbk/checkout

Enroll in the Digital Nomad Life Academy
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/dnla

Watch the Campus Tour:
https://dnla.thrivecart.com/join/

Follow me on Tiktok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@christabellatravels

Are you ready to go remote in your current job and transform your life in 2025, but don't know how to ask your company?

Today we have on my client Noemely, who is a graphic designer who loved their current job, but also wanted her dream life of becoming remote as a digital nomad. We talk about her brave transition from a traditional office-based graphic design career to thriving as a digital nomad. We are no recording this episode in the studio in Bali as Noemely recounts how she built the confidence to ask to be remote, the strategies she used to secure a flexible work arrangement, and the importance of community and mindset in achieving remote work 2025 success.

Key topics discussed include:

• The Transition Process: How Noemely leveraged her existing role and built trust with her employer, eventually taking the leap to work fully remotely.
  
  
• Overcoming Fears: Strategies for navigating loneliness, the language barrier, and self-doubt during solo travel and career change.
  
  
• Mindset & Motivation: How overcoming limiting beliefs and embracing a growth mindset can empower anyone to go remote.
  
  
• Community Impact: The supportive network provided by the Digital Nomad Life Academy and the role it played in fast-tracking her journey.
  
  
• Practical Tips: Real-life advice on managing remote schedules, building relationships with employers, and setting up an inspiring daily routine.

• KEYWORD: Want personalized guidance on your remote work journey? Send a DM with the keyword “apply” to @christabellatravels on instagram.

Connect with Noemely:

• Instagram: @noem.ely
  
  

✨ Don't miss out! Sign up for this exclusive masterclass before it goes live!
🗓️ Live Only – Happening before May 28th, 2025!

🔗 1. Go to the show notes
🌐 2. Visit: www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/biztraining
📩 3. DM @crystellabellatravels with the keyword “5 steps”

🎁 BONUS:
🎉 Show up LIVE and be entered to win a $200 Airbnb gift card!

Support the show

Message me on Instagram:
(tell me you came from the podcast!)
https://www.instagram.com/christabellatravels/

FREE: How to Get Started as a Digital Nomad Masterclass (2 hr training)
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/masterclass

Digital Nomad Starter Codes:
Discover the best remote career for YOUR personality
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/offers/i5HuJjbk/checkout

Enroll in the Digital Nomad Life Academy
https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/dnla

Watch the Campus Tour:
https://dnla.thrivecart.com/join/

Follow me on Tiktok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@christabellatravels