Natasha Ibrahim knew something had to change. Stuck in a soul-sucking corporate job, she took a leap of faith and never looked back. In this episode, Natasha shares the highs and lows of her journey, from navigating identity crises as a third-culture kid to finding her place in a community of dreamers in Tulum.

We discuss what it means to recognize burnout, take risks, and design a life that truly aligns with your values. Whether you’re dreaming of escape or looking for real stories of reinvention, hearing Natasha’s honest reflections will inspire you to reimagine what’s possible in your own life!

Check out my ebook, the Go Remote Guide for insights on how to go remote as a freelancer o by securing the remote work role of your dreams!

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The Young Travelers Podcast is Hosted by Gabby Beckford and Produced by Gabby Beckford and Taylor Inglut.

Sound Design and Editing by Ryan Hammond

Mixing and Mastering by Julian Kwasneski

Executive Produced by Stacey Book, Dominique Ferrari, and Avi Glijansky

Find more of Gabby and her solo adventures, travel tips, and delusionally confident lifestyle…

On the Web - packslight.com

On Instagram - @packlight

On TikTok - @packslight

To connect with other young travelers who opt out of the status quo and live life for the plot, join Gabby’s Young Travelers Network Facebook Group (the original inspo behind this podcast!): https://facebook.com/youngtravelersnetwork.

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Gabby Beckford is the award-winning travel influencer and Opportunity Expert at @packslight. Starting her pursuits at just 17, she is a solo female traveler who's visited 50+ countries and is on a mission to make the incredible accessible to the younger generation. She’s also grown her community to more than 600K+ across platforms–including 10K+ young travelers in her Young Travelers Network! Beckford has been featured in The New York Times, Good Morning America, CNNTravel, National Geographic, and more for her work.

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