The episodes to not miss!
Indispensable episodes to turn expat dual career challenges into great opportunities
From Expat Spouse to Global Entrepreneur
We organized Tandem Nomads podcast episodes into 6 themes. In each theme, we selected some of the top episodes that will lead you from making the best of your life as an expat partner to starting and growing your own successful portable business (or NGO).
Pick the theme that seems the most applicable to your needs and current situation.
You can also simply listen to each step by order 🙂
Enjoy!
1. Being strategic and thinking long term about your life abroad
Before even thinking of career or starting a portable business, it is so important to make sure to reflect on all the areas of your expat life that need to be strategically planned in order to build the healthy foundations for you and your family.
2. The career reinvention journey on the move
These episodes will provide with tips and inspiration to help you go from “no idea what to do” to developing a clear plan to build your own source of fulfillment and revenue.
3. Fundamentals of a Portable Business
In these episodes you will find out why growing a portable business is THE solution to dual career challenges. You will also discover what makes a portable business work on a legal and strategic perspective.
4. Business and marketing tips to grow a successful portable business
You will find here all the important strategies and marketing efforts that you need to implement in your business in order to grow a successful portable business.
5. And what if you want to start an NGO?
This selection of episodes will provide you some great tips and inspiration that will help you make the impact you want to see in the world through an NGO. However, know that even with a non-profit you will need to apply the same strategies than a business in order to make it sustainable and be able to grow it for the long term impact! See episodes above.
6. Entrepreneurship is all about the mindset!
Whether you decide to start a business or a non-profit, you are an entrepreneur and entrepreneurship is a long journey. No matter how many strategies and techniques you will learn, the one thing that will lead you to achieve your dreams and your goals in life is your mindset and the way you approach obstacles. That is what entrepreneurship is all about!
These are some of the episodes since the launch of Tandem Nomads in November 2015. There are over 300 episodes that you can tune into to give you the inspiration and tips you need to grow a successful portable business. Please note that starting from November 2023, the podcast show was renamed to The Time Is Now.
The Time Is Now to go from invisible to in-demand. A podcast for mission-driven solopreneurs ready to grow with clarity, freedom, and impact.
Hosted by Amel Derragui—business and marketing strategist, international speaker, and Forbes-featured entrepreneur—this show is ranked among the top 2% of podcasts worldwide. Amel helps you cut through the noise, position yourself as the go-to expert in your field, and design marketing strategies that feel authentic and sustainable.
This podcast isn’t just about marketing. It’s about resilience, leadership, and staying ahead of global shifts so you can create more freedom, purpose, and impact through your business.
Each episode blends motivation with practical clarity, giving you tools and insights you can put into action right away. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling to the next level, you’ll learn how to:
Market yourself with confidence—without burnout.
Build systems that support growth and freedom.
Convert visibility into paying clients and lasting impact.
If you’re ready to rise from invisible to in-demand… The Time Is Now.
👉 Learn more at www.amelderragui.com.
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Summary:
In a loud online world, what does visibility with integrity really look like today for solopreneurs?
When you know you need to be visible, but pushing content that feels misaligned just doesn’t sit right, choosing alignment over noise is no longer optional.
“Holding the microphone is a responsibility that should not be taken lightly today”
After a long pause, this episode marks the beginning of a new season of The Time Is Now and a conscious reset in how I show up as a business owner, content creator, and global citizen.
In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of why I stepped back from content creation and what that pause revealed about how listening—to your body, your values, and your attention—can redefine the way you grow your business.
What you will learn:
- Why I paused—and what I focused on instead.
- Three lessons that shape how solopreneurs show up with integrity.
- What to expect from this season for you and your business.
Chapters:
00:00 – Introduction to a New Season
01:46 – Why I paused this podcast
07:13 – Three essential lessons during this pause
09:07 – The role of content in branding
11:39 – The impact of the content we consume
15:22 – Guiding questions to reflect on your business
16:04 – What to expect from this new season
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