My friend Gina nailed our discussion in this summary:

As an OG digital nomad before the term became trendy, her reward isn’t just crystal-clear waters or untouched destinations like Wallis & Futuna — it’s the ability to build a life on her own terms while staying connected to the world.

The real cost? Distance, uncertainty, and a level of commitment most people never see.

Thanks Gina - this was a really fun interview.

Thanks for tuning in! And thanks for inviting me to this live session.

We touched on sailing, life, business, and how it can all fit together. Bob helped me articulate some of the big drivers behind how this life of mine has evolved and I’m very happy to have met him. '

I hope you enjoy listening to this conversation as much as Bob and I did having it.

You can find it here on Bob’s Growth Mixtape Podcast or on YouTube.

Thanks Bob!

Thanks Craig!

We had the most fun on this conversation - it was my first Substack live and I couldn’t have asked for a more engaging host to help get my feel wet. Thank you Laurie!

I enjoyed talking about my creative journey and some of my art, and how art has become a part of my life onboard SV Duende.

Thank you again for everyone that tuned in - and if you have any questions or would like to connect with me, just DM me. I’m always happy to meet new people here on Substack.

About Shellphone Chronicles

I write weekly tall tales from the high seas that feature tall tales from the high seas, beautiful photos, original artwork, and occasional poetry. We are a crew of two, enjoying countless adventures on SV Duende, an 80-foot expedition sailing yacht on a multiyear ocean voyage.

To all my constant readers, thank you for coming along on this voyage with us. I love sharing our stories with you.

If you are new to the crew, welcome aboard! I’ve put together a Start Here page on my Substack website — a roadmap to guide you through some of our most popular essays and provide a few binge-worthy series suggestions. It’s a fun introduction to the themes that we weave through our life on the deep blue sea.

Meet Verde

Verde’s Very Lucky Day - A true story of an iguana and a little girl is a beautifully illustrated eBook for all ages, children and adults alike. The story came out of an actual event that happened to me. A chance encounter with a little drowning iguana showed me that one small act of kindness can make a big difference. I saved his life and he changed mine.

Get your copy here with an automatic 15% discount. https://shellphonechronicles.gumroad.com/l/verde

Proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to charity.

I couldn’t describe this conversation in better words than from The Unemployment Diaries did. It was so fun!

“Did we talk about living and working full-time on a yacht? Yes.

Becoming “unemployable” and building a life you actually love? Mhm.

How saving an iguana changed her life and inspired the coolest picture book you’ve never heard of? Obviously.

Why not everything needs to be monetized? You betcha.”

Thanks Aisha! I had a great time!

This interview was a fun and wide-ranging conversation with my favorite futurist, who describes his writing as “about AI, the future of work, longevity, and location-independent living—for builders, founders, and 50+ reinvention seekers.

Thanks .

Thank you Kelton! 🩵🌏

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Linda Jackson 🌏 of the Shellphone Chronicles caught my interest immediately. Almost 20 years, for one of the most romantic years of my life, I lived on boats in the calm waters of the British Virgin Islands, falling in love with life (and with a few people while I was at it.) Boats were short lived for me, but not for Linda: she lives on one. Permanently…

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