In this episode of Nomads 50+, host Chris Kalaboukis speaks with Erin, founder of the blog Nomad Life, about her lifelong journey through travel, entrepreneurship, and empowerment. Erin’s story began in her teens when her parents sold everything to travel the world with her—a formative experience that shaped her worldview and passion for nomadic living.
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Erin shares how she turned that early exposure into a career, starting in corporate roles that allowed limited travel, then launching her own consulting business that enabled longer adventures abroad. Eventually, she spent two years traveling across 62 countries and all seven continents, gaining a rare global perspective.
After her travels, Erin built a tech company that connected volunteers with social-impact projects worldwide—only to walk away when corporate structures and ethical challenges began to clash with her values. Now, she’s found balance as a part-time nonprofit consultant and full-time writer, focusing her energy on empowering women and advocating for safety and freedom in travel.
In this conversation, Erin offers valuable advice for anyone curious about the nomadic lifestyle. She reminds listeners that there are no fixed rules—start small, test what works for you, and embrace the flexibility that makes this lifestyle so rewarding.
