What drives someone to leave everything behind and seek out the wildest corners of the earth? In this episode of "Nomads at the Intersections," Noami sits down with Eva zu Beck, who left her corporate life in London for a world of daring adventures, inspiring millions on YouTube. Eva shares raw, unfiltered stories about her journey through identity, solitude, and the power of failing boldly. From her first solo horse trek in Mongolia to running ultramarathons, discover how reinventing herself reshaped her understanding of freedom, bravery, and friendship. Tune in and let Eva’s extraordinary experiences challenge your idea of living courageously.

Key Takeaways:

 * Insights on balancing personal freedom with public scrutiny.
 * The importance of authentic living and choosing fear as a catalyst for change.
 * Solitude as a gift to uncover inner strength and resilience.
 * The impact of quitting as a bold, empowering choice.

Guest Bio:

Eva zu Beck is a professional storyteller, YouTube travel TV host, and avid adventurer at heart. Her passion for storytelling has captivated an audience of 4 million adventurous souls worldwide. Eva's work is dedicated to spreading the empowering message of adventure, freedom, and friendship across the globe.

Connect:

 * Subscribe to NATI Pod on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
 * Follow the show on Instagram @nomadsattheintersectionspod [https://www.instagram.com/nomadsattheintersectionspod/]
 * Email us: hello@irietoaurora.com
 * Recommend a guest for NATI Pod [https://forms.gle/sDKLgViAfeYcWqCR9]

About the Host:

Since 2016, Noami Grevemberg has called her van home, chasing nature's wildest corners and living on her own terms. Her book, "Living The Vanlife," dives into the gritty reality of road living and shares raw insights on sustainable life on the move. As the founder of Diversify Vanlife, she’s shaking up the road-travel world, championing inclusivity. A seasoned content creator, writer and storyteller, Noami brings bold stories and unique perspectives through her podcast, "Nomads at the Intersections," inspiring others to try new ways of living and deeply connect with the world around them.

Follow Noami:

 * Instagram: @irietoaurora [https://www.instagram.com/irietoaurora]
 * TikTok: @irietoaurora [https://www.tiktok.com/@irietoaurora]
 * Website: irietoaurora.com [http://irietoaurora.com/]
 * To work with Noami, email: noami@irietoaurora.com

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Links & Resources:

 * Website: https://www.evazubeck.com/
 * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@evazubeck
 * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evazubeck/?hl=en

Produced by Noami Grevemberg
Edited by Noami Grevemberg
Music by jimmadsen

Redefining Bravery and the Power of Failing Boldly with Eva zu Beck

During a year of intense challenges, Elizabeth Su crafted a new compass - The Adventure Tarot. This episode peels back the layers of Elizabeth's transformative journey as a nomad - reclaiming her Asian-American identity in the midst of anti-Asian violence. From the turmoil, she found inspiration to create a tarot deck that expands our understanding of identity, resilience, and the natural world. Elizabeth reveals how reconnecting with her heritage and overcoming burnout sparked a profound rebirth. Her story empowers others to find their own paths to healing and self-realization. Ready to discover the power of tarot? Tune in to see how reshaping your story could lead to revolutionary insights and real-life changes.

Key Takeaways:

 * How Elizabeth transformed chaos into creativity with The Adventure Tarot.
 * The role of heritage in healing and personal growth.
 * Insights on battling burnout, perfectionism and finding personal rebirth.
 * The unique elements and inspiration behind The Adventure Tarot deck.
 * Practical tips for using tarot for self-discovery.

Guest Bio:

Elizabeth Su is the author and creator of The Adventure Tarot, a road trip-inspired deck about self-discovery, belonging, and celebrating Asian joy.

Connect:

 * Subscribe to NATI Pod on Spotify & Apple Podcasts
 * Follow the show on Instagram @nomadsattheintersectionspod [https://www.instagram.com/nomadsattheintersectionspod/]
 * Email us: hello@irietoaurora.com
 * Recommend a guest for NATI Pod [https://forms.gle/sDKLgViAfeYcWqCR9]

About the Host:

Since 2016, Noami Grevemberg has called her van home, chasing nature's wildest corners and living on her own terms. Her book, "Living The Vanlife," dives into the gritty reality of road living and shares raw insights on sustainable life on the move. As the founder of Diversify Vanlife, she’s shaking up the road-travel world, championing inclusivity. A seasoned content creator, writer and storyteller, Noami brings bold stories and unique perspectives through her podcast, "Nomads at the Intersections," inspiring others to try new ways of living and deeply connect with the world around them.

Follow Noami:

 * Instagram: @irietoaurora [https://www.instagram.com/irietoaurora]
 * TikTok: @irietoaurora [https://www.tiktok.com/@irietoaurora]
 * Website: irietoaurora.com [http://irietoaurora.com/]
 * To work with Noami, email: noami@irietoaurora.com

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Links & Resources:

 * Website: elizabethsu.com [http://www.elizabethsu.com/]
 * Adventure Tarot: elizabethsu.com/tarot [https://elizabethsu.com/tarot]
 * Instagram @heyelizabethsu [https://www.instagram.com/heyelizabethsu/]
 * TikTok: @heyelizabethsu [https://www.tiktok.com/@heyelizabethsu?lang=en]

Rewriting the Rules of Tarot and Self-Discovery with Elizabeth Su

In the pilot episode of NATI Pod, host Noami Grevemberg takes you on a personal journey from a restrictive corporate job to a life of freedom and fulfillment on the road. Discover how nature became a source of healing and inspiration for her and how breaking away from societal norms led to a more authentic life in the world of vanlife and nomadic living.

Get a sneak peek into the stories of Nelson, who transformed his life in Colorado, and Eva zu Beck, who left her corporate life for daring adventures. This episode is packed with real, raw insights that will inspire you to redefine what freedom and authenticity mean to you through unconventional lifestyles.

Key Takeaways:

 * Noami's shift from a corporate career to nomadic living
 * How connecting with the outdoors can improve mental and emotional health
 * Breaking free from societal expectations and finding true self
 * Nelson's move to the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and Eva zu Beck’s global overlanding adventures
 * The value of creating a diverse, supportive network embracing intersectionality and nature reconnection

Connect:

 * Subscribe to NATI Pod on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
 * Follow the show on Instagram @nomadsattheintersectionspod
 * Email us: hello@irietoaurora.com
 * Recommend a guest for NATI Pod [https://forms.gle/sDKLgViAfeYcWqCR9]

About the Host:

Since 2016, Noami Grevemberg has called her van home, chasing nature's wildest corners and living on her own terms. Her book, "Living The Vanlife," dives into the gritty reality of road living and shares raw insights on sustainable life on the move. As the founder of Diversify Vanlife, she’s shaking up the road-travel world, championing inclusivity. A seasoned content creator, writer and storyteller, Noami brings bold stories and unique perspectives through her podcast, "Nomads at the Intersections," inspiring others to try new ways of living and deeply connect with the world around them.

Follow Noami:

 * Instagram: @irietoaurora [https://www.instagram.com/irietoaurora]
 * TikTok: @irietoaurora [https://www.tiktok.com/@irietoaurora] 
 * Website: irietoaurora.com [http://irietoaurora.com/] 
 * To work with Noami, email: noami@irietoaurora.com

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Links and Resources:

 * Follow Nelson on Instagram: @fatblackandgettingit [https://www.instagram.com/fatblackandgettingit]
 * Follow Eva zu Beck: YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/evazubeck], Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/evazubeck]

Additional Resources:

 * Noami's Book: Living The Vanlife [https://www.amazon.com/Living-Vanlife-Toward-Sustainability-Community-ebook/dp/B0BHTNV8QV]
 * Join the Diversify Vanlife Community: @diversify.vanlife [https://www.instagram.com/diversify.vanlife]

Produced by Noami Grevemberg

Finding My Path in Nature with Noami Grevemberg

Ever wondered what it’s like to live on your own terms with the open road as your guide? Welcome to "Nomads at the Intersections" (NATI pod), where Noami Grevemberg dives into the lives of those daring to live differently. Noami brings you into the heart of her adventures and shares the diverse stories of others redefining freedom. Each episode smashes the walls of conventional living, exploring themes of resilience, identity, community, and the pure joy of the journey. Ready for bold conversations that challenge the status quo? Hit play and join us on this unpredictable ride. This is where the road gets real.

Featuring the voices of:
Aleeyah Sanders @theedreamcamp [https://www.instagram.com/theedreamcamp?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]
Elizabeth Su @heyelizabethsu [https://www.instagram.com/heyelizabethsu?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]
Eva zu Beck @evazubeck [https://www.instagram.com/evazubeck?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]
Host, Noami Grevemberg @irietoaurora [https://www.instagram.com/irietoaurora?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==]

Produced by Noami Grevemberg
Music by jimmadsen, courtesy of Envato Market

The Trailer

Leah Thomas is an intersectional environmental activist on a mission to dismantle systems of oppression in the environmental movement. Her personal platform @greengirlleah [https://www.instagram.com/greengirlleah/?hl=en] was born out of a space that lacked representation of Black people in the outdoors and spoke to her passion of getting people started on their environmental justice journey. Her quest for self-authenticity, environmental justice and sustainability created the momentum for her educational page, @intersectionalenvironmentalist [http://instagram.com/intersectionalenvironmentalist], to go viral. In this episode, Leah drops gem after gem: how de-stigmatizing cannabis use for Black and Brown people relates to the environmental movement; how making our environmental efforts inclusive and intersectional benefits everyone; and how expanding our understanding of Indigenous land protectors makes our environmental impact more effective. 

SOCIALS
Featured Guest:
@greengirlleah [https://instagram.com/greengirlleah] | greengirlleah.com [https://www.greengirlleah.com/] | @intersectionalenvironmentalist [http://instagram.com/intersectionalenvironmentalist]| intersectionalenvironmentalist.com [https://www.intersectionalenvironmentalist.com/]| @thegreensgirlco [http://instagram.com/thegreensgirlco] | thegreensgirlco.com [https://thegreensgirlco.com/]

NATI Podcast Links:
Podcast @nomadsattheintersections [https://www.instagram.com/nomadsattheintersectionspod/]
Community @diversify.vanlife [https://www.instagram.com/diversify.vanlife/]
Host @irietoaurora [https://www.instagram.com/irietoaurora/]
Season 1 Co-Host @anaismoniq [https://www.instagram.com/anaismoniq/]

Stay tuned for re-launch of Nomads at the Intersections, coming this Summer, 2024. Subscribe in your podcast feed and follow @diversify.vanlife [https://www.instagram.com/diversify.vanlife]  and @nomadsattheintersectionspod [https://www.instagram.com/nomadsattheintersectionspod]  to stay in the loop as more updates drop.

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Nomads at the Intersections is hosted by Noami Grevemberg [https://www.instagram.com/irietoaurora/]
A Diversify Vanlife [https://diversifyvanlife.com/] production
Music by Smart Monkey Music [https://smartmonkeymusic.com/]
Podcast Cover Artwork by Karen Ceballos [https://www.instagram.com/ka_wren_ceballos/]

Reimagining Environmentalism (with Leah Thomas)

Bree (they/them) is a 20-something-year-old Black Queer non-binary nomad. In 2020, they cut their corporate strings to begin a life centered on having full autonomy of their time and purpose. Hottie, their renovated vintage RV, is now home to Bree and their two giant dogs. Aside from imagining a world without white supremacy, they fill their time with hiking, photography, writing, and documenting their journey on the road. In this episode, Bree challenges cis-normative views of identity, the discomfort of unlearning, and what it means to be intentional when creating inclusive spaces. Listen til the end to hear their simplistic perspective on how to navigate pronouns like a human being. 

SOCIALS
Podcast @nomadsattheintersections [https://www.instagram.com/nomadsattheintersectionspod/]
Community @diversify.vanlife [https://www.instagram.com/diversify.vanlife/]
Host @irietoaurora [https://www.instagram.com/irietoaurora/]
Guest @doesthiscountasvanlife [https://instagram.com/doesthiscountasvanlife]

Stay tuned for the relaunch of Nomads at the Intersections, coming this Summer, 2024. Subscribe in your podcast feed and follow @diversify.vanlife [https://www.instagram.com/diversify.vanlife]  and @nomadsattheintersectionspod [https://www.instagram.com/nomadsattheintersectionspod]  to stay in the loop as more updates drop.

Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating in your podcast app, it’ll help other Nomads find us.

Nomads at the Intersections is hosted by Noami Grevemberg [https://www.instagram.com/irietoaurora/]
A Diversify Vanlife [https://diversifyvanlife.com/] production
Music by Smart Monkey Music [https://smartmonkeymusic.com/]
Podcast Cover Artwork by Karen Ceballos [https://www.instagram.com/ka_wren_ceballos/]

Normalize Unlearning (with Bree Contreras)

Our first guest on Nomads at the Intersections podcast is Wynne Weddell, Native American of the Yankton Sioux Tribe. A hiker, nomad, and full-time beadwork artist - Wynne joins our host, Noami, for this in-person interview from the traditional lands of the Pascua Yaqui and Tohono O’odham in the Southwest. Listen as she shares her story of leaving her homeland to follow her nomadic passions in the forests of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Wynne also recounts her experience at the Dakota Access pipeline, shares stories about her great-grandmother as a front-line activist during the American Indian Movement, how Indigenous peoples must lead the conversation on environmental activism, and so much more. Check out our Show Notes for journal prompts that dig deeper into how your story and Wynne’s experience intersect.

ABOUT OUR GUEST
Wynne Weddell is a member of the Ihanktonwon Nation (Yankton Sioux) specializing in beaded adornments, using her platform to raise awareness of environmental & social justice issues being faced in BIPOC communities. She is passionate about environmental advocacy, cultural reclamation, all things rainbow, and working towards a more sustainable future. #LANDBACK [https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/landback/]

SOCIALS
Podcast @nomadsattheintersections [https://www.instagram.com/nomadsattheintersectionspod/]
Community @diversify.vanlife [https://www.instagram.com/diversify.vanlife/]
Host @irietoaurora [https://www.instagram.com/irietoaurora/]
Season 1 Co-Host: @anaismoniq [https://www.instagram.com/anaismoniq/]
Guest @rainbowmountain_ [https://www.instagram.com/rainbowmountain_/]

Stay tuned for the relaunch of Nomads at the Intersections, coming this Summer, 2024. Subscribe in your podcast feed and follow @diversify.vanlife [https://www.instagram.com/diversify.vanlife] and @nomadsattheintersectionspod [https://www.instagram.com/nomadsattheintersectionspod] to stay in the loop as more updates drop.

Enjoyed this episode? Leave us a 5-star rating in your podcast app, it’ll help other Nomads find us.

Nomads at the Intersections is hosted by Noami Grevemberg [https://www.instagram.com/irietoaurora/]
A Diversify Vanlife [https://diversifyvanlife.com/] production
Music by Smart Monkey Music [https://smartmonkeymusic.com/]
Podcast Cover Artwork by Karen Ceballos [https://www.instagram.com/ka_wren_ceballos/]

Reclaiming Indigenous Sovereignty (with Wynne Weddell)

Diversify your perspective on road travel.

Host Noami Grevemberg dives deep into the stories and weaves through the challenges, journeys, and inspirations of the diverse voices who, often unheard, make the nomadic community great. Noami is a vanlife OG (since 2016), remote entrepreneur, and dog mom, living on the road in her classic Volkswagen Vanagon. She’s the author of Living the Vanlife: On the Road Toward Sustainability, Community, and Joy, and the proud founder of the Diversify Vanlife community organization. In this show, you'll hear from BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, disabled, and other underrepresented travelers at the many crossroads of the modern nomadic movement.

NEW - Nomads at the Intersections

Ever wondered what it’s like to live on your own terms with the open road as your guide? Welcome to "Nomads at the Intersections" (NATI pod), where Noami Grevemberg dives into the lives of those daring to live differently. Noami brings you into the heart of her adventures and shares the diverse stories of others redefining freedom. Each episode smashes the walls of conventional living, exploring themes of resilience, identity, community, and the pure joy of the journey. Ready for bold conversations that challenge the status quo? Hit play and join us on this unpredictable ride. This is where the road gets real.

About the Host:
Since 2016, Noami Grevemberg has called her van home, chasing nature's wildest corners and living on her own terms. Her book, "Living The Vanlife," dives into the gritty reality of road living and shares raw insights into sustainable life on the move. As the founder of Diversify Vanlife, she’s shaking up the road-travel world, championing inclusivity. A seasoned content creator, writer, and storyteller, Noami brings bold stories and unique perspectives through her podcast, "Nomads at the Intersections." She inspires others to try new ways of living, find joy in unexpected places, and deeply connect with the world around them.

Noami

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