On today’s episode of the GenerationXit Podcast I’m delighted to catch up with Elissa Jane Mastel, a 50 year old American who is living in a van full time as a digital nomad marketer.
Elissa Jane is a really inspiring guest. After many years of being a single mum, she opted for a digital nomad lifestyle when her son left home last year. She sold her apartment, and in April 2019 bought her van so that she could work on the road, travel and snowboard as much as possible.
Since then she has journeyed across North America, spending as much time as possible in nature and on the mountains – sometimes even listening into client meetings as she snowboards down-piste.
Podcast Interview: Living in a Van Full Time as a Digital Nomad Marketer
In the audio interview we talk about:
- Why Elissa Jane decided to purchase the van when her son left home.
- Her reasons for opting for van living, as opposed to a digital nomad life without a vehicle.
- What it’s like living in a van and working full time.
- How her business, Chill Media North, operates, and who her ideal clients are.
- How she has been able to be more creative and more productive since living in the van.
- How she has undergone a personal transformation since her son left home, as a result of her new freedom, redefining her identity as a van living woman whilst also remaining a mother.
- Elissa Jane’s advice for other people over 40 who are thinking of becoming location independent.
- The best advice she has ever received.
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How to reach out to this amazing van living woman:
Get in contact with Elissa Jane via LinkedIN – https://www.linkedin.com/in/chillmedianorth/
Or email her via [email protected].
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Elissa, you’re a great, dearing and brave woman to become a nomad. Your decision to “move out and about” was a galant one, that most of us grandmas would think several time before taking that leap. Being one of those grandmas, I’m still thinking about it, but have a fear of being out there alone, but with your support and encouragement,I know that the time would be right one day. It was a joy and pleasure meeting you in NJ and I wish you many more days on the road, and hopefully, I’ll become a nomad too. Happy travels, Jill
Hello Jill, my name is Samantha and I’m the podcast host. I will pass on your message to Elissa now! It’s wonderful that you’ve been inspired by her. All best wishes Samantha 🙂
Jill!!! You are a fabulous and courageous woman. I loved meeting you on the Ocean Grove Boardwalk. I hope you try solo camping this spring, I think you’ll love it! You can go nomad anytime. I’ll always be here to support you. ❤️❤️❤️