In celebration of Badass Digital Nomad's 2nd birthday, let's go back and listen to our very FIRST episode with Tom Kuegler (aka "Finding Tom"), a top blogger on Medium who has doubled his followers since this episode first aired in 2019. Looks like he really does have the best tips and tricks for growing an audience and making money as a writer! In episode 110, Kristin speaks with Tom about how he went from making $10/hour as a freelancer to cashing in 5-figure paychecks from blogging on Medium. Tom enjoys writing about millennial personal development, politics, and creativity, but no matter the topic you want to write about, YOU are capable of becoming a full-time blogger. You don't need experience or a degree in English... all it takes is consistency, passion, and creativity! Tune in to hear expert advice on overcoming fear of failure and imposter syndrome, quickly growing your blog's following, and making money as a writer. Plus, Tom shares his candid thoughts on truly enjoying life and finding a work/life balance as a digital nomad. EPISODE 110 TOPICS DISCUSSED: Tom's journey to becoming a freelance writer and blogger on Medium. How to get started as a freelancer or writer with zero experience. The sacrifice and work ethic it takes to be a digital nomad and work for yourself. Overcoming uncertainty and fear of failure. The mindset you need to be a successful freelancer or entrepreneur. How to quickly grow your following online and on Medium. The biggest mistakes new bloggers and vloggers make. Tom's top lesson learned from freelancing. RESOURCES Featured Product: Remote Health Insurance by SafetyWing - International health insurance for expats, digital nomads, and remote workers (including US and Canadian citizens). Get 5% off your first year of Remote Health! Activate discount on checkout page. Watch this interview on YouTube Podcasts: Badass Digital Nomads 1st Anniversary Episode Inside the Real Bangkok, Thailand with Erick Prince, The Minority Nomad (Part 1) Inside the Real Bangkok, Thailand with Erick Prince, The Minority Nomad (Part 2) Books: Willpower Doesn't Work by Benjamin Hardy Writers: Shannon Ashley Video Content Creators: Nas Daily Casey Neistat Freelancing Platforms: UpWork Fiverr Courses and Publications: Take Tom's Course: How to Get 1,000 Followers on Medium The Post-Grad Survival Guide Find Tom: Follow him on Medium Visit his Website Connect with him on Facebook Connect with him on LinkedIn Follow him on Instagram Follow him on Twitter Subscribe to his YouTube channel Connect with Kristin: Follow on Instagram Subscribe to Traveling with Kristin on YouTube Subscribe to Digital Nomad TV on YouTube Follow on Medium Follow on Clubhouse @KristinWilson Join the Badass Digital Nomads Facebook Group ........................................................................................... Support the Badass Digital Nomads Podcast: Buy Me a Coffee Become a Patron Leave a 5* Review: https://lovethepodcast.com/digitalnomad Buy Official Merch Search All Episodes: www.badassdigitalnomads.com ........................................................................................... Thank you to my 2021 Patrons: Teklordz, Trader Walt, Shawn, Gary, Gary R, Yozhik, Bronwyn, Cynthia, Erick, Yasmine, Mike, Isaac, Michael, Scott, Karen, Erik, Heather, Craig, RZ, Timothy, Richard, Fred, Lakshay, Yohji, Annie, Ray, Ron, Henry, Kelly, Alejandra, Keith, Stephen, Eddy, Warren, and James. Warm welcome to my newest patrons, Javier and Daniel! Become a Patron for $5/month at Patreon.com/travelingwithkristin ........................................................................................... Podcast descriptions may contain affiliate links of products and services we use and recommend at no additional cost to you.