{"id":2035,"date":"2015-06-05T09:02:16","date_gmt":"2015-06-05T08:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/?p=2035"},"modified":"2015-06-05T09:25:23","modified_gmt":"2015-06-05T08:25:23","slug":"057-natalie-sisson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/057-natalie-sisson\/","title":{"rendered":"ICP 057 Natalie Sisson, Suitcase Entrepreneur, on Happiness, Freedom and Living Your Dream Lifestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong>Listen<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"player_container player-2035\" ><div class=\"spp_player_textabove\"><b>  <\/b><\/div><div id=\"sm2-2035\" class=\"playercontent sm2-bar-ui compact flat full-width full-width-player\"><div class=\"bd sm2-main-controls\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-inline-element sm2-button-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"sm2-button-bd\" style=\"background: transparent 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href=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/inspirationalcreatives\/ICP057-natalie-sisson.mp3\">Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Scroll down for detailed episode notes and quick access timings<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><strong>In this episode you&#8217;ll learn:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>How Natalie succeeded running a business from anywhere<\/li>\n<li>The reality of being a digital nomad<\/li>\n<li>How to manage work whilst living on the road<\/li>\n<li>Natalie&#8217;s suitcase essentials<\/li>\n<li>How to choose which projects to work on<\/li>\n<li>Why it&#8217;s important to surround yourself with like-minded people<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Natalie-Sisson.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Natalie-Sisson-178x300.png\" alt=\"Natalie Sisson profile picture on inspirational creatives podcast\" width=\"178\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Natalie-Sisson-178x300.png 178w, https:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/Natalie-Sisson.png 570w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 178px) 100vw, 178px\" \/><\/a>\n<p>Five years ago Natalie Sisson quit a well paid corporate job to become a jet-setting entrepreneur.<\/p>\n<p>As a pioneering <a href=\"http:\/\/suitcaseentrepreneur.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">suitcase entrepreneur<\/a> from New Zealand, Natalie makes her living on-line, inspiring others, using her laptop from wherever she is in the world.<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->In this episode, Natalie reveals, whilst visiting friends amongst snow in Colorado, how she has achieved the lifestyle of her dreams.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll hear what the reality of being a suitcase entrepreneur is like as Natalie describes the challenges and benefits of this nomadic lifestyle for her.<\/p>\n<p>Learn what Natalie learned when she found her childhood diaries and school reports when her parents basement flooded; giving her clues as to whom she would become today.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;We&#8217;re a unique breed\u2026&#8221; &#8211; Natalie Sisson<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><strong>Items mentioned in this episode (quick access):<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>On the road<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:00:47]<\/span> Introducing episode 057 fresh from Berlin.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:01:23]<\/span> Dave Ursillo (episode <a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/027-dave-ursillo\/\" target=\"_blank\">027<\/a>) reflecting on Alive in Berlin 2015.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:02:23]<\/span> <a href=\"http:\/\/inspirationalcreatives.com\/alive2016\" target=\"_blank\">Alive in Hawaii 2016<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/inspirationalcreatives.com\/alive2016\" target=\"_blank\">Alive in Helsinki 2016<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:02:06]<\/span> Introducing suitcase entrepreneur, Natalie Sisson.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:03:27]<\/span> Natalie talks about her offerings, products and programmes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A leap of faith<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:04:23]<\/span> Natalie reflects on how she found the courage to leave a high paying job in London.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:05:49]<\/span> The reality of starting out as a suitcase entrepreneur. A match made in heaven.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:07:18]<\/span> How Natalie drew upon several years of corporate experience.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:07:52]<\/span> What Natalie found when her parents basement flooded. <\/p>\n<p><span>[0:09:12]<\/span> What being an entrepreneur means to Natalie.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;Entrepreneurs&#8230;get to work on stuff that is hopefully having an impact on a greater amount of people around the world.&#8221; &#8211; Natalie Sisson<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Discipline, creativity and daily habits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:09:43]<\/span> How creativity shows up in Natalie&#8217;s life. Being process driven.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:10:25]<\/span> The importance of learning more skills, testing and optimising.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:11:02]<\/span> How Natalie chooses which projects to work on.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:12:18]<\/span> Natalie shares her own daily habits and morning routine. The six minute morning.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:12:50]<\/span> Exercise and guided meditations. Playing in the snow. Yoga. <\/p>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/ctt.ec\/f4f70\">&#8220;The key to freedom is discipline&#8221; &#8211; Natalie Sisson<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Living an unconventional lifestyle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:13:25]<\/span> Content creation.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:14:10]<\/span> What the most challenging experience has been for Natalie.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:15:39]<\/span> Where Natalie adores (and could stay.)<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:16:40]<\/span> Natalie&#8217;s suitcase essentials.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:18:24]<\/span> What Natalie loves about being a suitcase entrepreneur.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:19:25]<\/span> Why it&#8217;s important for Natalie to surround herself with like-minded people.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:19:46]<\/span> How Natalie manages her work and productivity on the road.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;It&#8217;s probably made me a more well-rounded, more grounded and more open person to other cultures.&#8221; &#8211; Natalie Sisson<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>A whole new world<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:21:00]<\/span> What Natalie is most passionate about.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:22:06]<\/span> What Natalie is looking forward to at New Media Europe 2015.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:22:40]<\/span> Connecting with people in Europe. Natalie&#8217;s schedule. Ultimate Frisbee Beach tournament. Spanish Villas and Mastermind get togethers. Visiting family.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:24:00]<\/span> How European events serve suitcase entrepreneurs. Le Web.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:25:00]<\/span> What has inspired Natalie most recently.<\/p>\n<p><span>[0:25:45]<\/span> Natalie expresses what she is most grateful for today.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>&#8220;I&#8217;m just happy to be alive, healthy and living my dream lifestyle&#8230;&#8221; &#8211; Natalie Sisson<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/traffic.libsyn.com\/inspirationalcreatives\/ICP057-natalie-sisson.mp3\">Right Click Here To Download This Episode Now<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Links and resources mentioned in this episode:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/suitcaseentrepreneur.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Suitcase Entrepreneur.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/nataliesisson\" target=\"_blank\">@NatalieSisson on Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/suitcasepreneur\" target=\"_blank\">@SuitcasePreneur on Twitter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/nataliesisson\/\" target=\"_blank\">Natalie on Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/halelrod.com\/6-minute-miracle-morning\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hal Elrod&#8217;s 6 minute miracle morning<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Events mentioned in this episode:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/media2015\" target=\"_blank\">New Media Europe 2015<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/inspirationalcreatives.com\/alive2016\" target=\"_blank\">Alive 2016<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/leweb.co\/\" target=\"_blank\">Le Web<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>If you enjoyed this podcast, you&#8217;ll also like:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/027-dave-ursillo\/\" target=\"_blank\">Dave Ursillo on Yoga and Living an Authentically Creative Life<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/036-relocating-startup-success\/\" target=\"_blank\">Chris Brogan on Owning The Game You Want To Win<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/055-mike-russell\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Russell on New Media Europe and The Reality of Podcasting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/podcast\/009-jana-schuberth\/\" target=\"_blank\">Jana Schuberth on The Art of Being Alive and Timeless Travel<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Thanks for listening<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you enjoyed the show, please share your honest review with others on iTunes by clicking <a href=\"http:\/\/www.inspirationalcreatives.com\/itunes\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> and rating the show. 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