How Traveling Tee Turned Her Passport Into a Paycheck
Have you ever scrolled past someone who seems to be living your dream life and wondered how she pulled it off?
For Traveling Tee, that life includes hopping between continents, running her own business, and curating travel experiences for others—all while living abroad. But the road to building a location-independent life wasn’t handed to her. It was designed, piece by piece, with equal parts hustle, heartache, and grit.
After studying abroad in Japan and London, Tee knew there had to be more to life than clocking into an office every day. So she created her own path. She moved to Thailand to teach English while building a career as a travel writer. That leap gave her the income, visa, and flexibility she needed to explore freelancing, media, and business on her own terms. What started as a short-term pivot quickly turned into a full-blown global lifestyle.
The journey came with its challenges. Tee faced long travel days, financial uncertainty, and the loneliness of being far from home. But she leaned into the discomfort, trusted her instincts, and used every moment—even the hard ones—to grow. Her unwavering belief in herself became the foundation for a location-independent career that now includes consulting, social media strategy, and curated trips around the world.
Helping Others Start the Digital Nomad Life
One of Tee's biggest passions is helping others take the first step into the digital nomad lifestyle. Her beginner-friendly tips include:
Identify skills you already have (writing, design, teaching, etc.)
Offer those services digitally on platforms like Upwork or Fiverr
Use free remote job boards to find location-independent work
Start small with a side hustle or short remote contract
Build credibility through consistency and word of mouth
Remember: you don’t need to be an influencer—just resourceful
Tee believes most people already have what it takes. It’s just about being intentional and confident enough to try.
Her journey is a reminder that the life you want isn’t as far off as it seems. Whether it's living abroad part-time, freelancing online, or simply planning your first solo trip, it starts with one bold decision.
If you want to know more about Tee’s story as well more on finding jobs and making money as a digital nomad listen to the full interview on the So She Slays podcast.