The Latin Lowdown: Gringo diaries & remote work rhythms with My Latin Life
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In this edition of 'Remotely Serious', we sit down with My Latin Life for a special segment titled 'The Latin Lowdown'. We delve into the heart of Latin America, exploring both the tales of expat adventures and the burgeoning trend of remote work. From understanding the 'gringo' experience to discussing the nuances of digital employment in the region, join us for a conversation filled with genuine insights and firsthand stories that shed light on a rapidly evolving landscape.
My Latin Life:
Web
https://mylatinlife.com/
X
https://x.com/MyLatinLife
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/c/MyLatinLife
Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/my-latin-life-podcast/id1610934181
Want to dive deeper? Read more about remote work on the Remotely Serious website.
Check Out Curtis’ Stuff:
Chapter
1. Intro + there is a bit of Vance in everybody - Vance taking over My Latin Life brand and the podcast (00:00:00)
2. The business model of MLF and focus on Latin America + professional side of industry: investment migration and real estate investment (00:07:29)
3. Remote work visas and changes in getting residencies for next 5 to 10 years (00:11:49)
4. Best countries of Latin America in 2023 in relation to emigration movement, including Mexico (00:15:00)
5. Thoughts on the boom of 2020/21 and 2022 and downfall of 2023 (00:19:32)
6. Is Latin America safe? + slow flat-lining of “first world countries” (00:22:24)
7. New opportunities thanks to remote work, but need for discipline (00:28:13)
8. Vance's nomadism and target residency strategy, anonymity considerations (00:36:15)
9. Community building + opportunities to compete with digital services providers + future opportunities (00:41:24)
10. Clarifications on “birth tourism” (00:47:30)
11. Latin America's multiculturalism and ease of integration (00:49:57)
12. Great moments from MLF podcast + Canadian accent vs. US accent (00:52:42)
13. Is Curtis Irish? + Vance's guest strategy + AI (00:57:31)
14. Content about remote work + audience response (01:06:09)
15. The future of Remotely Serious + other good remote work podcasts + conclusion (01:12:09)
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