The Maverick Show: Remote Entrepreneurship and World Travel

366: Raising Global Citizens: Worldschooling, Ethical Travel & Family Life Across Continents with Courtney Orgias

Learn about leaving the U.S. to become a digital nomad family—how to raise kids and build community all over the world. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter [https://shrtlnk.co/BdDeq] where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram [https://shrtlnk.co/qV3KL] ____________________________________ Courtney Orgias sits down with Matt in Rio, where her and her family are currently based, and they talk about attending the Black Travel Summit and why Courtney feels Rio is a great place for raising her kids.  She then talks about growing up in Duval and Atlanta, studying abroad in Copenhagen, falling in love with her husband Justin, and choosing to leave the U.S. to raise their kids in the digital nomad lifestyle. Courtney explains the concept of worldschooling, how she structures he family’s digital nomad life, and how she builds community around the world for herself and her kids. She shares her experience participating in work-travel programs for families like Boundless Life, reflects on building connections with locals vs. other travelers, and talks about living in Mexico and how she responded to the ongoing transnational gentrification problems there.  Courtney then reflects on how she developed her social and political consciousness growing up that now shapes her ethical travel decisions, and how she is able to course-correct in real time upon learning new information such as the UAE government’s role in supporting the genocide in Sudan. FULL SHOW NOTES WITH DIRECT LIINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE [https://www.themaverickshow.com/podcast/366-raising-global-citizens-worldschooling-ethical-travel-family-life-across-continents-with-courtney-orgias/]. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads [https://shrtlnk.co/8ucCx] See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads [https://shrtlnk.co/OKfnO] See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business [https://shrtlnk.co/l7o0j] (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing [https://shrtlnk.co/Ip3iY] so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend [https://shrtlnk.co/Vyt1t] See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast [https://shrtlnk.co/hi5Ji] (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review [https://www.themaverickshow.com/reviews/]. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheMaverickShow] Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

365: Inside Black Rio, Brazilian Favelas & Quilombos — and How Nicole Phillip Built 350K Followers in 2 Years

Hear award-winning travel creator Nicole Phillip share stories of immersing in Afro-Brazilian history, music and culture. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter [https://shrtlnk.co/BdDeq] where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram [https://shrtlnk.co/qV3KL] ____________________________________ Nicole Phillip returns to The Maverick Show and records this episode in person with Matt in Rio after spending two weeks together in Brazil.  Nicole is fresh off winning her award for the 2025 Social Media Video of the Year at the Black Travel Film Festival for her video on Reggaeton’s Panamanian roots.  She reflects on the entire Black Travel Summit, the Afrofuture-themed Awards Gala, and why winning this award was such an emotional moment for her.  Nicole also pulls back the curtain and breaks down the biggest leverage points for how she was able to build 350,000 social media followers in just 2 years. She then talks about her trip to Panama where she created the video, as well as her trip to the Dominican Republic, and what some of her biggest lessons were from both places.  Next, Nicole shares her first impressions of Brazil and describes the day she spent touring a favela.  She also talks about spending time in the Madureira neighborhood—the beating heart of Black Carioca culture—both on a daytime tour and partying in the streets at 2am.  Finally, Nicole shares her experience in Sao Paulo visiting a Quilombo and diving into Black history there.  FULL SHOW NOTES INCLUDING DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE. [https://www.themaverickshow.com/podcast/365-inside-black-rio-brazilian-favelas-quilombos-and-how-nicole-phillip-built-350k-followers-in-2-years/]  ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads [https://shrtlnk.co/8ucCx] See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads [https://shrtlnk.co/OKfnO] See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business [https://shrtlnk.co/l7o0j] (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing [https://shrtlnk.co/Ip3iY] so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend [https://shrtlnk.co/Vyt1t] See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast [https://shrtlnk.co/hi5Ji] (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review [https://www.themaverickshow.com/reviews/]. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheMaverickShow] Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

364: Cycling Around the World in 5 Years on 3 Euros a Day with Pablo Mandado

Hear stories and life-lessons from circumnavigating the planet on a bicycle while living on 3 Euros a day for 5 years. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter [https://shrtlnk.co/BdDeq] where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram [https://shrtlnk.co/qV3KL] ____________________________________ Pablo Mandado talks about his experience growing up in the Aragon region of Spain, how a trip to Greece changed everything and led to a life of long-term travel, and how he quickly transitioned into a spontaneous, hyper-minimalist and hyper-budget travel style.  He reflects on negotiating trust and reciprocity when hitch-hiking and couch surfing.  Pablo then shares an uncomfortable moment while  hitchhiking, as well as a surprising moment of connection, and some incredible stories from his month in Laos.  He then talks about meeting his girlfriend in Latvia and embarking on a 5 year cycling journey to circumnavigate the globe together.  Pablo explains the value of of a loosely planned trip rooted in spontaneous decisions and how he was able to live on just 3 Euros a day for 5 years.  Next, he tells incredible stories of getting caught in a massive snowstorm in Turkey, the heartwarming hospitality he found in Iran, avoiding the secret police in Uzbekistan, and what it was like to cycle across mainland China.  Pablo also talks about his photography journey and how he was able to turn that into a business.  Finally, he reflects on the unique benefits of traveling the world by bicycle, the re-acclimation experience after the trip, how the journey shaped his relationship, and the lasting impact of long-term, hyper-minimalist, spontaneous travel on him as a person.  FULL SHOW NOTES WITH DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE [https://www.themaverickshow.com/podcast/364-cycling-around-the-world-in-5-years-on-3-euros-a-day-with-pablo-mandado/]. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads [https://shrtlnk.co/8ucCx] See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads [https://shrtlnk.co/OKfnO] See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business [https://shrtlnk.co/l7o0j] (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing [https://shrtlnk.co/Ip3iY] so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend [https://shrtlnk.co/Vyt1t] See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast [https://shrtlnk.co/hi5Ji] (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review [https://www.themaverickshow.com/reviews/]. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheMaverickShow] Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

363: How to Use Points & Miles to Visit Private Islands, Stay in Overwater Bungalows & Arrive by Seaplane in Bora Bora, the Maldives and the Seychelles with Chew from ChewsToExplore

Learn how to get over-the-top luxury bucket list experiences for free that usually cost thousands of dollars per night. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter [https://shrtlnk.co/BdDeq] where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram [https://shrtlnk.co/qV3KL] ____________________________________ In Part 2 of this interview Darren Chew (“Chew”) breaks down the tactics for using points and miles to fly business class and have the world’s most epic luxury experiences for free. He explains the real value of a free breakfast in the Seychelles, how to plan around blackout dates and peak travel prices, and why flying Alaska Airlines is one of his favorite travel hacks.  Chew then shares his observations about anti-Blackness around the world, reflects on how travel has impacted him as a person and his relationship with his wife, and explains how he balances travel content creation with living in the moment.  He then gives tips for traveling as a couple, traveling with carry on luggage only, and reflects on what travel means to him today.  FULL SHOW NOTES WITH DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE [https://www.themaverickshow.com/podcast/363-how-to-use-points-miles-to-visit-private-islands-stay-in-overwater-bungalows-arrive-by-seaplane-in-bora-bora-the-maldives-and-the-seychelles-with-chew-from-chewstoexplore/]. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads [https://shrtlnk.co/8ucCx] See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads [https://shrtlnk.co/OKfnO] See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business [https://shrtlnk.co/l7o0j] (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing [https://shrtlnk.co/Ip3iY] so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend [https://shrtlnk.co/Vyt1t] See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast [https://shrtlnk.co/hi5Ji] (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review [https://www.themaverickshow.com/reviews/]. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheMaverickShow] Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

362: Stories of Traveling Across Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean as a Jamaican-Chinese New Yorker with Darren Chew

Hear stories from visiting Nubia, the slums of Nairobi, rural villages in Zambia & going volcano-boarding in Nicaragua. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show’s Monday Minute Newsletter [https://shrtlnk.co/BdDeq] where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram [https://shrtlnk.co/qV3KL] ____________________________________ Darren Chew (“Chew”) joins Matt and starts off talking about his Jamaican and Chinese heritage and shares the story of how his parents met in Jamaica and immigrated to New York.  He then talks about his experience growing up in New York with mixed cultural heritage, traveling back to Jamaica to visit family, and the pivotal role of basketball in his life.  Chew explains how he started traveling the world to visit former basketball teammates in Europe and then reflects on his first impression of the continent of Africa.  He tells travel stories from Kenya, Zambia, Senegal, Egypt, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, and explains why Rio is his favorite city in the world.  Chew reflects on visiting Nubia, gives a preview of his upcoming talk at Black Travel Summit in Brazil, and ends with a unexpected story of cultural immersion in St. Vincent and the Grenadines.  FULL SHOW NOTES WITH DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE [https://www.themaverickshow.com/podcast/362-stories-of-traveling-across-africa-latin-america-and-the-caribbean-as-a-jamaican-chinese-new-yorker-with-darren-chew/]. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads [https://shrtlnk.co/8ucCx] See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads [https://shrtlnk.co/OKfnO] See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business [https://shrtlnk.co/l7o0j] (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing [https://shrtlnk.co/Ip3iY] so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend [https://shrtlnk.co/Vyt1t] See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast [https://shrtlnk.co/hi5Ji] (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review [https://www.themaverickshow.com/reviews/]. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheMaverickShow] Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)