In this episode, we talk with Maya Middlemiss – founder of Remote Work Europe and an e-Residency Envoy for Estonia – about her journey into remote work and how Europe’s unique landscape is shaping the future of digital nomadism. From the cultural quirks of working across borders to the power of in-person events like the Nomad Summit in Tallinn, Maya shares insights, challenges, and opportunities for those ready to take the leap.

We’ll also cover:

• How Maya’s own journey started as a young mother working from home in 2000
• The complexities and rich diversity of remote work in Europe
• The rise of Estonia’s e-Residency and what it means for location-independent entrepreneurs
• How to plan and thrive in the evolving world of remote work

Key Takeaways:

• How Europe’s cultural diversity shapes remote work opportunities
• Why in-person events remain crucial for building lasting remote relationships
• Maya’s personal insights on moving from home office to cross-border freelancing
• The latest on Estonia’s e-Residency and digital nomad visas
• How the Nomad Summit in Tallinn is creating real-world connections for remote workers

Relevant Links:

• Nomad Summit Remote Work Edition Estonia 2025:
  https://www.nomadsummit.com/remote-work-edtion-estonia-2025/
• Remote Work Europe:
  https://www.remoteworkeurope.eu/
• Maya Middlemiss on LinkedIn:
  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mmiddlemiss
• The Radio Vagabond Podcast:
  https://theradiovagabond.com/
• Sponsor: Visit Estonia – https://www.e-resident.gov.ee/ and https://www.e-resident.gov.ee/nomadvisa/
• The Radio Vagabond (Palle Bo)
  https://theradiovagabond.com/link-tree
• Episode produced by Radioguru
  https://radioguru.co.uk

What happens when a seasoned translator and digital nomad turns a quiet frustration into a startup idea? In this episode, we sit down with Barny Mulcahy, the winner of the Nomad Summit Buildathon 2025 in Chiang Mai, to explore how he's helping authors and creators localize their content for underserved language markets.

Barny shares his journey from legal publishing to digital nomadism, the turning point brought on by the pandemic and AI, and how his new company, My3PO, aims to bridge linguistic and cultural gaps around the world.

You’ll hear about:
– The power of small teams
– The realities of language accessibility
– And how Buildathon gave Barny the push to launch a mission-driven business

This episode is a deep dive into the intersection of tech, language, and impact.

Key Takeaways:

• Why 6 billion people are left out of most digital content
• What makes true localization more than just translation
• How Barny's Buildathon team turned a small idea into a scalable platform
• The challenges of founding a business as a nomad across time zones
• Why his project isn't just about books – but about connection

Relevant Links:

• Upcoming Nomad Summit events: https://nomadsummit.com/upcoming-events
• More episodes: https://nomadsummit.com/podcast
• Buildathon pitch video (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR-uVMIuquY
• Barny’s pitch deck: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGjwvQRiwU/QLY4nVOhq4-tVmJA9VMYnQ/view
• My3PO website: https://www.my3po.com
• Contact Barny: barny@my3po.com or info@my3po.com
• Jerremy Newsome’s book Money Grows on Trees: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1796451223
• Barny’s book pick: Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Into+the+Wild
• Sponsor: Visit Estonia – https://www.e-resident.gov.ee/ and https://www.e-resident.gov.ee/nomadvisa/
• The Radio Vagabond (Palle Bo) – https://theradiovagabond.com/link-tree
• Episode produced by Radioguru – https://radioguru.co.uk

RJ Macalanda once sold insurance 80 hours a week – until nodding off at the wheel convinced him to design a life around fishing.

In this kickoff episode, he tells Christoph Huebner and Palle Bo how a single Nomad Summit ticket became his launchpad, why TikTok turned him into the go-to consultant for global fishing brands, and the framework he uses to choose work that funds (rather than chains) his adventures.

Expect practical runway tactics, “build-in-public” wins, and a reminder that there’s always a bigger fish.

Key takeaways:

• Rock-bottom is optional – but urgency helps. RJ’s near-crash moment lit the fuse that pushed him to act
• Pick a date, build the runway. A firm travel deadline (Nomad Summit Chiang Mai, 2017) forced him to prep finances and skills
• Niche + underserved platform = leverage. Posting daily made him the “TikTok guy” in fishing and netted 100 k followers in four months
• Monetise credibility, not vanity metrics. Viral reach opened doors to premium brand consulting, factory tours, and paid global travel
• Design work around living. Today he maintains a four-hour workweek per client and guards time to fish off-camera
• Community compounds. Returning to Nomad Summit keeps him current, connected, and inspired by peers’ progress
• Who he serves now. Founders, inventors, and big-brand product teams who want social-first growth in outdoor niches

Relevant links:

• Nomad Summit events & tickets – https://nomadsummit.com
• RJ on TikTok (@officialfishboss) – https://www.tiktok.com/@officialfishboss
• RJ’s site – https://officialfishboss.com
• RJ on Instagram (@rj.mac) – https://www.instagram.com/rj.mac/
• Sponsor: Visit Estonia – https://www.e-resident.gov.ee/ and https://www.e-resident.gov.ee/nomadvisa/
• The Radio Vagabond (Palle Bo) – https://theradiovagabond.com/link-tree
• Episode produced by Radioguru – https://radioguru.co.uk