11 | From Million-Dollar Hustler to Kyiv Minimalist: Why Johnny FD Gave It All Up
Update: 2025-07-30
Description
In this special in-person episode recorded beneath the Motherland Monument in Kyiv, we sit down with Johnny FD – the original founder of the Nomad Summit. Johnny has lived the full digital nomad dream: 50+ countries, financial freedom, multiple successful businesses. But now, he’s chosen a very different life.
Why would someone who can live anywhere choose to stay in a war zone? What does real happiness look like after success? And what can you learn from a man who’s gone from luxury to simplicity – and says he’s never been happier?
This episode dives deep into freedom, fulfillment, and the power of choosing a life that makes sense to you – not your Instagram feed.
Key Takeaways:
- Why Johnny FD stayed in Ukraine despite having total location freedom
- The surprising lessons about happiness and regret from a successful digital nomad
- How minimalism, slowing down, and giving back redefined his sense of purpose
- Advice for aspiring nomads on finding freedom, not just income
- How Johnny built (and let go of) multiple income streams
- Reflections on identity, community, and rebuilding from the inside out
Relevant Links:
- Help99 Ukraine Convoy https://www.help99.co
- Johnny FD on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@johnnyfd
- Invest Like a Boss Podcast https://www.investlikeaboss.com
- Nomad Summit https://nomadsummit.com
- The Radio Vagabond (Palle Bo) https://theradiovagabond.com/link-tree
- Episode produced by RadioGuru https://radioguru.co.uk
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