The Status Go Project
It’s high time Americans take the time to go travel. The Status Go Project is here to remind you that YOU are the main character and have the power to choose happiness and growth daily. This interview-focused show will get deep into the stories of average Americans who were able to plan and finance their trips abroad, whether it be through taking time off work, finding work abroad, volunteering, school, remote work from the US, and more. With us you’ll see that travel is affordable and manageable for the everyday American - it just takes some tools and planning - & we’re here to help! Join our growing community to break the status quo and get gone. See you abroad friends! Follow us on the socials @statusgoproject - make sure to follow and set notifications so you don’t miss new episodes!
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Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Do you ever have any friends that seem to be traveling all the time yet are still employed? Are you ever catching yourself wondering how they have so many vacation days? HOW ARE THEY ABLE TO MAKE IT WORK?! Oliver-John Bright is back for Round 2 to discuss how to negotiate benefits and manage a work/travel balance. Last week we discussed OJ’s time studying abroad in China back when he was an undergrad but this week we’re fast-forwarding to recent years and digging into the ways to pursue and demand a true work life balance.
Link up with the Status Go community:
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Facebook - Status Go Project Community (LINK)
TikTok - @statusgoproject
Twitter - @statusgoproject
OJ’s Recommended Books:
Four Thousand Weeks - Time Management For Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
On Trails by Robert Moor
Questions/comments/feedback?!Reach out to us on our socials or via email - statusgopodcast@gmail.com
SEE YOU ABROAD, FRIENDS! <3
-K
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Fun facts about OJ: he plays the clarinet, is a fantastic chef, gardens like no other, and knows how to speak Chinese. Oliver-John Bright found himself at a highly diverse university in Somerville, MA which led him want to explore the world further. Along the way he learned that contrary to popular belief, studying abroad can actually be affordable, sometimes even CHEAPER than your normal semester in the US. OJ and Kelsey talked for so long that his episode had to be broken up into two episodes - this week OJ gives us a glimpse into what his life was like living and studying in a country that we as Americans learn very little about: China.
Link up with the Status Go community:
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Discussed in this episode:
Tufts University
Wind Ensemble Trip to Costa Rica
Zhejiang University
Mandarin vs Cantonese
Hangzhou - city he studied in
Xiangdao Bingguo 香蕉蘋果 (banana-tasting apple)
Communism
Squatty Potties
Eating Family Style
Bike culture
Renminbi (Chinese currency)
Questions/comments/feedback?!Reach out to us on our socials or via email - statusgopodcast@gmail.com
SEE YOU ABROAD, FRIENDS! <3
-K
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Meet Danielle, who made a pandemic decision with her partner Justin to sell their things and travel the world together with hopes of of learning as much as possible, finding meaning, and traveling sustainably.
At first glance this may give Eat Pray Love, but Miss Hein is a true artist and digs deeper. This is another episode jam-packed with fresh resources since Danielle is newly back after being on the road the past year and a half. Links below for everything we discuss.
Link up with the Status Go community:
Instagram - @statusgoproject
Facebook - Status Go Project Community
TikTok - @statusgoproject
Twitter - @statusgoproject
Discussed in this episode:
Sattva Yoga Academy - https://sattvayogaacademy.com
Bamboo U - BambooU.com
Elora Hardy - Watch her famous TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kK_UjBmHqQw
John Hardy - Watch his famous TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcvD2XeN_iY
Green School Bali - http://www.greenschool.org/
WWOOF.net
Workaway.info
Trusted House Sitters - Website says “the freedom to travel”
Trustedhousesitters.com - $130 or $200/yr for people with pets, $230 combined sitter and watcher
EstateJobs.com
Scubadiving course Northern Bali - Tulamben
https://diveconcepts.com/
Tripnotes.ai - Danielle used a beta version of this that is currently not active but you can join the waitlist for their full launch. In the meantime you can check out other travel-related AI sites like wonderplan.ai
Danielle’s Recommended Books:
The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber and David Wengrow
Overstory by Richard Powers
Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts
The Biology of Belief by Bruce Lipton
Anything from Dr. Vandana Shiva
The Broken Earth Trilogy by NK Jemisin
Questions/comments/feedback?!Reach out to us on our socials or via email - statusgopodcast@gmail.com
SEE YOU ABROAD, FRIENDS! <3
-K
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
What are togs and why is Ivana bringing them on her trips?!
This week we discuss travel planning organization tips, what it’s like to travel as a Type 1 Diabetic, Ivana’s travel safety tips, what it’s like living in a different country from your partner, among other things. Get ready for more fun stories!
Link up with the Status Go community:
Instagram - @statusgoproject
Facebook - Status Go Project Community (LINK)
TikTok - @statusgoproject
Twitter - @statusgoproject
Discussed in this episode:
https://www.blablacar.co.uk (formerly Mitfahrgelegenheit.de)
https://drive.google.com
https://www.FTLOtravel.com
https://www.linkedin.com
Ivana’s Recommended Books:
The Year of Living Danishly by Helen Russell
Awareness by Anthony de Mello
Questions/comments/feedback?!Reach out to us on our socials or via email - statusgopodcast@gmail.com
SEE YOU ABROAD, FRIENDS! <3
-K
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
This week is Part 1 of a 2-part interview series featuring Ivana Kenny, a hilarious and witty 32-year old from County Mayo, Ireland. We’ll go over what it was like moving to a different country for work and how she chose what country to move to. We talk a lot about the differences (and some stereotypes) between Germans, the Irish, and Americans. We hear stories about Irish risk-taking and we learn what the infamous craic is all about. We talk about work-life balance and career benefits in Germany & Ireland compared to the US including healthcare, taxes, and vacation time, as well as how these countries treat gap years, to name a few. Get ready for Part 1 of a jam-packed interview.
Link up with the Status Go community:
Instagram - @statusgoproject
Facebook - Status Go Project Community (LINK)
TikTok - @statusgoproject
Twitter - @statusgoproject
Discussed in this episode:
Numbeo.com - a site to compare cost of living
El Salvador LOL
Pros and cons of living abroad
Stereotypes
Ivana's opinion of Americans
The Irish love to take risks
The CRAIC!
Ivana’s Recommended Books will be announced next week!
Questions/comments/feedback?!Reach out to us on our socials or via email - statusgopodcast@gmail.com
SEE YOU ABROAD, FRIENDS! <3
-K
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
We hope everyone had an amazing long Fourth of July weekend as we did, but we’re back at it this week! If you’ve ever imagined what it would be like moving to Australia or another country in general, this one’s for you. While you might not be able to tell from her accent, Tiff "Tip" Payton is an American living abroad in Sydney, Australia. At this point she’s lived there cumulatively 10 years, so we get the inside scoop at what an expat is and everything that comes with it. We discuss studying abroad, her path to permanent residency and citizenship, what it’s like being a Black American in Australia, as well as finding jobs/housing/romance/friends in a different country, to name a few!
Link up with the Status Go community:
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Facebook - Status Go Project Community (LINK)
TikTok - @statusgoproject
Twitter - @statusgoproject
Linktr.ee/StatusGoProject
Discussed in this episode:
Australia, New Zealand, Fiji
Seasonal depression is real!
University of South Pacific
Macquarie University
Aboriginal and Maori Peoples
Colorism when traveling
Meetup.com
Girls Love Travel Facebook group
Airbnb
VOCAB:
Aborigine - Australian native culture
Maori - New Zealand native culture
Air-con - Air conditioning
Uni - University/College
Tip’s Recommended Book:
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Australian Visas - https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder
Connect with Tip @thenaturalexpat on Instagram.
Expat State of Mind podcast can be found on Spotify
Questions/comments/feedback?!Reach out to us on our socials or via email - statusgopodcast@gmail.com
SEE YOU ABROAD, FRIENDS! <3
-K
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Age doesn’t have to be a factor for whether or not you can make travel happen. In fact, later in life might have you in a place where it’s even MORE accessible for you. Lorinda was born into a family that loved to travel so was fortunate enough to do more traveling at a young age than most do in a lifetime. However, after college once she got married and settled down, travel became somewhat of a thing of the past for her. This week we hear how closed doors can lead to new beginnings and that if you think you missed your chance while you were in your early twenties, odds are that you’re wrong, because we’ve got a whole lifetime to explore.
Link up with the Status Go community:
Instagram - @statusgoproject
Facebook - Status Go Project Community
TikTok - @statusgoproject
Twitter - @statusgoproject
Discussed in this episode:
Girls Love Travel Facebook group
Meetup.com
Airbnb
ATT International Phone Plan
Getyourguide.com
Viator.com
Tripadvisor.com
Contact us on our socials or via email - statusgopodcast@gmail.com
SEE YOU ABROAD, FRIENDS!
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
Chelsey has managed to turn PRN Nursing into a flexible career option for her to balance mid-luxury travel and work. It has allowed her to take multiple gap years and live life outside of the 9-5. This week we learn about PRN nursing as well as travel planning and budgeting. We even touch upon long distance relationships due to travel. Tune in to hear about how this New Hampshire native makes it all work.
We discuss:
Traveling while your partner stays home
Life as a PRN nurse
Travel nursing
Affiliate Marketing
Budgeting
Planning
LOTS of resources to help plan and keep travel affordable
More!
Chelsey’s Recommended Book:
The Magic by Rohnda Byrne
https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Rhonda-Byrne/dp/1849838399/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1686099483&sr=8-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=statusgoproje-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=f26c9894687257fb96f327717876f84c&camp=1789&creative=9325
You can follow along with Chelsey’s life and travels on instagram @chelsey.croteau
Link up with the Status Go community:
Instagram - @statusgoproject
Facebook - Status Go Project Community
TikTok - @statusgoproject
Twitter - @statusgoproject
Contact us on our socials or via email - statusgopodcast@gmail.com
SEE YOU ABROAD, FRIENDS!
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Rob and his partner have recently “gone perpetual” by taking their remote work and travel nursing jobs on the road full-time. This week we dig into the benefits and misconceptions of those career choices as well as what life is like living out of a travel trailer.
We discuss:
Common misconceptions of travel nursing
Remote work benefits and resources
What it’s like to live out of a travel trailer
Dispersed camping
What it’s like traveling as a gay couple
LOTS of resources to help plan and keep travel affordable
More!
Link up with the Status Go community:
Instagram - @statusgoproject
Facebook - Status Go Project Community
TikTok - @statusgoproject
Twitter - @statusgoproject
Discussed in this episode:
Freelance work options - Upwork.com and Fiverr.com
Remote work options - Flexjobs.com
Monthly furnished housing - FurnishedFinder.com
Flights Going.com (formerly Scott's Cheap Flights) + Skyscanner.com
Dispersed Camping - iOverlander.com + Campendium.com
Travel Van Rental - Escapecampervans.com
Volunteer Options - Workaway.info + Worldpackers.com
Podcasts - My Solo Road (Van life) + The Offbeat Life
Rob’s Recommended Books:
The Global Volunteer by Ryan Shannon
Lonely Planet Books
You can find Rob on social media @RobbCuzz or at PaulSummit.com
Contact us on our socials or via email - statusgopodcast@gmail.com
SEE YOU ABROAD, FRIENDS!
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Tuesday May 30, 2023
Au pair; noun. origin - French, late 19th century: literally ‘on equal terms’.
At 19 Kaina decided to snag a summer job as an au pair in Spain. This random decision to travel overseas for a summer gig quickly turned into so much more. This week we hear all about what amazing opportunities sprung from that one summer, THEN how when Kaina hit a major turning point in life at 21, she turned to travel to help herself come back with a renewed life plan. Spoiler alert: Kaina is now in her dream career as an environmental biologist.
We discuss:
What an au pair is, how she got the gig, and what it was like
Advice on how to still take the trip even when you’re “broke”
Why and how she decided to take a gap year at 21
The ways she saved up for her gap year and how far her money took her
Getting out of your comfort zone
That if you don’t like the Alchemist, you just must not have the magic
More!
Link up with the Status Go community:
Instagram - @statusgoproject
Facebook - Status Go Project
TikTok - @statusgoproject
Twitter - @statusgoproject
VIDEO of this interview available coming SOON on YouTube
An episode summary with my top takeaways and additional FREE resources can be found at:
http://wwww.statusgoproject.com/kaina
Discussed in this episode:
AuPairWorld.com
Workaway.info
Skyscanner
40L Osprey Carry-on bag
Couchsurfing.com
Hostelworld.com
Kaina’s Recommended Book:
The Alchemist by Paulo Cohelo
Contact us on our socials or via email - statusgopodcast@gmail.com
SEE YOU ABROAD, FRIENDS!
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