An Ode to My Little Location Independent Biz

Deep sigh.

I did it. I made it.

The ‘place’ in time that I always thought was some type of elusive holy grail…

Not only have I miraculously (and I’ve gotta say, magically) stumbled/ been guided/ landed myself in the world of self-employment, but – the big one (at least for me) – my business is location independent. Those very words are like sweet nectar dancing from my tongue.

If you know me – and I think you do – you’ll recognise that this ain’t a brag fest.

This is one of those blogs posts that spills out with equal parts disbelief, and a steady, unwavering knowing that it was always going to unfold this way. Simply because a thread of me believed that maybe one day it might.

Those people with a dream and a lap top? I was one of them. Still am. But how the hell does a Macbook Air and a skull full of hypnotic, Makes No Sense dreams equate to creating, like, a job? A lifestyle? My freakin’ livelihood?

Now I know.

Where do I start? Where’s the bridge that’ll carry me over the other side of the river? Can I even do this? Am I even worthy?

Now I know.

I take my seat on the airplane, and just as I start beaming at the incredible dose of extra leg room, a tray moves in front of my face accompanied by a cheerful: Orange juice or sparkling wine, ma’am? Don’t mind if I do.

Ah. So, this is Business Class.

To begin with, I feel uncomfortable. Sort of like a big fat crazy assed fraud. Sort of like maybe I should have worn my skinny’s and stilettos on board this plane, instead of my over-sized tee, yoga tights and DC outdoor winter boots. Ah, who I am kidding? I’ve never even TOUCHED a pair of stilettos.

But then, it all starts to feel a little more cosy. A little more… deserved.

And as the staff offered me New Zealand pinot, or a hot towel, or the myriad of entertainment on offer, I just smiled at them. Thank you. 

But I don’t think they really got it. No, really. Thank you.

When the cabin was dimmed and fell silent, on came my spotlight. As my fellow passengers nestled in for the night of flight, I got to work. My pen scribbled across the page as I scrawled out blog posts that (hopefully) you’d read while I was travelling. You did read them, right? ;) Because, while I was journeying to Japan to connect back in with Mama Mountain; while all senses where aching for the kinda high that can only come from a snowboard shred; while the delicious truth of Yes! I’m On Holidays! was clonking around my psyche loud and proud, causing quite a ruckus, still, I was thinking of you.

Still, I was writing for you.

In this video, I talk a little about my journey to location independence. It a casual ‘conversation’ between you and I; just the two of us, sitting on our knees, on the tatami mat, with a mini mug of green tea beside us.

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For those of you who are a little curious about the other video I mentioned, you can check that out right here for some vintage (brunette!) Tara.

Actually, I’m going to go out on a limb right now and suggest you do watch it. For a few reasons:

• Like I said in the video above – I’m super green, with hardly a clue but a whole lot of heart. It might inspire you to know that this video was recorded less than 2 years ago. Holy shit balls can things change in 2 years, or what?
• When I busted out onto the coaching scene, I promoted myself as a Fear-Buster. Watching back on this video, I can see why. There’s a kind of wisdom that we can’t see in ourselves when we’re blissfully naive. If you can see that resilience in me, then know this: it’s in you, too.
• If you feel like you are at the ‘beginning’ of your journey (whatever that means), allow me (thanks to this time travel machine called youtube) to wrap you up in marshmallow inspiration so you can feel supported, guided and held. You’re right where you need to be.
• Nothing screams ‘transitioning from side job hustle to location independence’ like the preview of staff accommodation I was living in, complete with dirty towels, graffiti and makeshift bunk beds. We’ve come a long way, baby.

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Okay, over to you, big dreamer. What’s your holy grail, if you don’t mind my asking? What’s your icing on the cake? The cherry on top? What’s the golden vision you’re believing in – in business, blogging and/ or life? I’d adore it if you’d share with us.

Remember: Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t.