I had no idea how it would evolve, I just went all in and I had no expectations, and I think that’s the best way to do it.
In this week’s Nion highlight, I want to introduce you to a friend of mine that I met in Antarctica last year, Mark Van Der Heijden. When we met in Antarctica, Mark was doing a really cool project called The Backpacker Intern. For two years, Mark traveled around the world trading his copywriting skills for room & board. He got to see so many incredible places and has some amazing stories.
If you’re a creative and want to travel more, Mark has some great advice. Plus he has just launched a new company called Wanderbrief that allows anyone to do what he did. I love this concept because, as you know, I’m a huge fan of travel and of interning, and combining these two things to adventure around the world while gaining work experience is such an incredible idea.
Listen in to hear how Mark started his journey, how he ended up in Antarctica where we met, and why you have to think less and do more.
You can always keep fighting and hustling.
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Some things we learn in this podcast:
- How Mark came up with The Backpacker Intern [4:30]
- The value of personal projects [3:20]
- Why you should live in the moment [8:15]
- The importance of networking [10:15]
- How Mark ended up in Antarctica [18:30]
- Why you have to think less and do more [21:45]
- What is Wanderbrief [22:05]
- Why he values cross-cultural exchange [26:40]
- How to stay positive [27:45]
Links mentioned:
- Check out The Backpacker Intern
- Learn more about Wanderbrief and sign up
- Watch Mark’s Ted talk
- Music Credit: Rainbow by FEWZ
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I had no idea how it would evolve, I just went all in and I had no expectations, and I think that’s the best way to do it.
In this week’s Nion highlight, I want to introduce you to a friend of mine that I met in Antarctica last year, Mark Van Der Heijden. When we met in Antarctica, Mark was doing a really cool project called The Backpacker Intern. For two years, Mark traveled around the world trading his copywriting skills for room & board. He got to see so many incredible places and has some amazing stories.
If you’re a creative and want to travel more, Mark has some great advice. Plus he has just launched a new company called Wanderbrief that allows anyone to do what he did. I love this concept because, as you know, I’m a huge fan of travel and of interning, and combining these two things to adventure around the world while gaining work experience is such an incredible idea.
Listen in to hear how Mark started his journey, how he ended up in Antarctica where we met, and why you have to think less and do more.
You can always keep fighting and hustling.
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Some things we learn in this podcast:
- How Mark came up with The Backpacker Intern [4:30]
- The value of personal projects [3:20]
- Why you should live in the moment [8:15]
- The importance of networking [10:15]
- How Mark ended up in Antarctica [18:30]
- Why you have to think less and do more [21:45]
- What is Wanderbrief [22:05]
- Why he values cross-cultural exchange [26:40]
- How to stay positive [27:45]
Links mentioned:
- Check out The Backpacker Intern
- Learn more about Wanderbrief and sign up
- Watch Mark’s Ted talk
- Music Credit: Rainbow by FEWZ
10/12/16
104: Mark Van Der Heijden – How to Travel the World Using Your Talent
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I had no idea how it would evolve, I just went all in and I had no expectations, and I think that’s the best way to do it.
In this week’s Nion highlight, I want to introduce you to a friend of mine that I met in Antarctica last year, Mark Van Der Heijden. When we met in Antarctica, Mark was doing a really cool project called The Backpacker Intern. For two years, Mark traveled around the world trading his copywriting skills for room & board. He got to see so many incredible places and has some amazing stories.
If you’re a creative and want to travel more, Mark has some great advice. Plus he has just launched a new company called Wanderbrief that allows anyone to do what he did. I love this concept because, as you know, I’m a huge fan of travel and of interning, and combining these two things to adventure around the world while gaining work experience is such an incredible idea.
Listen in to hear how Mark started his journey, how he ended up in Antarctica where we met, and why you have to think less and do more.
You can always keep fighting and hustling.
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Some things we learn in this podcast:
- How Mark came up with The Backpacker Intern [4:30]
- The value of personal projects [3:20]
- Why you should live in the moment [8:15]
- The importance of networking [10:15]
- How Mark ended up in Antarctica [18:30]
- Why you have to think less and do more [21:45]
- What is Wanderbrief [22:05]
- Why he values cross-cultural exchange [26:40]
- How to stay positive [27:45]
Links mentioned:
- Check out The Backpacker Intern
- Learn more about Wanderbrief and sign up
- Watch Mark’s Ted talk
- Music Credit: Rainbow by FEWZ
10/12/16
104: Mark Van Der Heijden – How to Travel the World Using Your Talent
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I was born in a low middle class conservative religious family in the suburbs of Seattle. Art was and always has been my passion, and more than that a way of life. Starting as a graphic designer, I taught myself photography, built a commercial/editorial business shooting for the worlds biggest brands like Nike, Coca-Cola, Adidas and more. I've also had the opportunity to photograph the world's biggest celebrities like Justin Bieber, Usher, Jessica Alba and more. I've curated a lifestyle around creativity and have learned a lot along the way which I get to share here.
