21 | To the World and Back: Lera and her Nomad Magazine
Update: 2025-10-08
Description
In this episode of the Nomad Summit Podcast, Christoph sits down in Madeira with Lera, the founder of The Nomad Magazine. Lera shares her incredible 10-year journey from leaving everything behind in Ukraine with just $2,000 and no digital skills to building one of the most recognizable publications in the nomad community.
They talk about what it really means to live a life of freedom, how burnout and reinvention shaped her path, and how The Nomad Magazine became a voice for digital nomads worldwide. From volunteering in Thailand to living in a Hong Kong office, to finally finding balance and purpose in Madeira – this is a story of resilience, creativity, and community.
Key Takeaways
- How Lera’s leap of faith turned into a decade-long adventure across continents.
- The humble beginnings and evolution of The Nomad Magazine from an idea to a global publication.
- The challenges of balancing a full-time job while building a passion project.
- Why community, mentorship, and trust are essential in the nomad world.
- How the nomad lifestyle shifts from seeking experiences to creating lasting impact.
Relevant Links
- Nomad Magazine: https://nomad-magazine.com
- Her Newsletter: https://nomad-magazine.com/newsletter
- Her YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Nomad-Magazine/
- Her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomadmagazinecom/
- Her Email: lera@nomadgossip.com
- Nomad Summit: https://nomadsummit.com
- Episode produced by RadioGuru: https://radioguru.co.uk
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