2.10 Building Confidence: Working from Home with Disabilities with Chris Mitchell, Chief Empowerment Officer

01/09/24 • 32 min

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In this episode, we are joined by ⁠Chris Mitchell⁠, the owner and CEO (Chief Empowerment Officer) of Define Yourself. Chris shares his inspiring journey as a person with multiple disabilities, emphasizing the challenges he faced in traditional employment due to societal barriers.

🌐 Learn about Chris's resilience and determination, navigating obstacles in the workforce as he battled visual impairment, ADHD, physical disability, and mental health struggles. Discover how he successfully convinced an Internet service provider to hire him while holding his white cane.

🤝 Chris sheds light on the discrimination he encountered during job interviews, emphasizing the importance of fostering a supportive and accommodating work environment for individuals with disabilities.

🏠 Delve into Chris's extensive experience of working remotely since 1992, exploring how remote work became his preferred choice, especially after facing health challenges.

💪 Uncover Chris's secret to self-confidence through his concept of "success balloons," visual reminders of his achievements.

Get ready for one of our most positive guests on the show! Chris gives valuable advice on building self-confidence and embracing challenges. He is focused on empowering self-employed individuals with disabilities.

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🏠 Delve into Chris's extensive experience of working remotely since 1992, exploring how remote work became his preferred choice, especially after facing health challenges.

💪 Uncover Chris's secret to self-confidence through his concept of "success balloons," visual reminders of his achievements.

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Download Chris' free cheat sheet on building self-confidence ⁠here⁠.

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Empowering Military Spouses: The Case for Remote Work Stability with Catherine Green (Best Of)

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Join us in this "Best Of" episode featuring Catherine Green, an E-Clinical Project Manager and military spouse, as she shares her profound journey of working from home for the past five years. Catherine unravels the unique challenges faced by military spouses, including the stress of frequent relocations, financial strain, and disruptions to long-term career goals.

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Catherine passionately advocates for remote work as a solution, offering stability to military spouses. She emphasizes the value of long-term relationships with employers, highlighting the stability it provides in the face of relocations.

The episode explores the emotional toll of constant moves, revealing how remote work not only offers professional stability but also alleviates the strain on mental and emotional health. Catherine provides insights into handling challenges during deployments, showcasing remote work as a lifeline for managing responsibilities.

From maintaining a strict nutritional plan to achieving a more streamlined daily routine, Catherine's story delves into the efficiency and advantages of working from home. Her perspective on the balance between work and home life, the power of control over her environment, and the crucial role of leadership support in fostering a positive remote work culture are all highlighted.

Catherine's transformative journey exemplifies how remote work positively impacts personal well-being, job satisfaction, and the ability to navigate the complexities of military life. Tune in to discover the powerful intersection of remote work and the military lifestyle, and gain valuable insights for your own work-from-home journey.

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2.11 How to Be a Digital Nomad with Kayla Ihrig

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Meet Kayla, a passionate digital nomad, discussing her life-changing journey and upcoming book, "How to Be a Digital Nomad." Kayla shares her experiences, including meeting her husband on the road, embracing the challenges, and building a remote work lifestyle.

Key Points:

Inspiration for Travel: Kayla's desire to escape the mundane and avoid the trap of waiting for weekends and vacations fueled her journey into the digital nomad lifestyle.
Fear of Complacency: A pivotal moment at work made Kayla realize the danger of wishing away life. Remote work offered a way to be mindful and intentional in designing her own life.
Traveling Solo: Starting in Mexico, Kayla ventured through eight countries, learning, working, and immersing herself in diverse cultures.
Meeting Her Husband: Spanish school in Guatemala led to unexpected connections, and Kayla found love on the road. They established a home base in the Netherlands before going fully nomadic again.
Balancing Work and Travel: Kayla emphasizes the need to visualize working while traveling, dispelling the misconception of a perpetual vacation.
Upcoming Book - "How to Be a Digital Nomad": A practical guide with a memoir touch, featuring stories of digital nomads spanning five decades, offering valuable insights and tips for aspiring nomads.

Kayla's new book, "How to Be a Digital Nomad," is set to release on January 30th, 2024. Available on major platforms, including Amazon, Target, and Barnes & Noble.

🌐 Connect with Kayla on her website

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