Creating Freedom Podcast

Written by: David Nguyen and Simon Lewis
  • Summary

  • Sick and tired of waking up with the same shit, different smell, everyday? Sometimes it comes out long, sometimes it comes out short, either way the shit smells the same. Hosted by the duo Simon Says and Dave Nguyen who came from the same shit, but different toilets. Every week we interview and get insights to lives of the people who take the leap of faith and live on their own terms. Follow along by subscribing on our YouTube and chat soon.
    David Nguyen and Simon Lewis
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Episodes
  • From 80-Hour Weeks to Bali Waves with Nai Elle
    Feb 6 2025

    Originally from Hawaii to Bali, Nai was driven by her love for surfing and a desire to escape the grind of running her own jewelry business. After leaving behind everything she built, she found freedom in Bali’s community and a routine that brought her fulfillment and peace.


    #CreatingFreedomPodcast #DigitalNomad #SurfLife


    📌 Timestamps:
    02:08 Pre-COVID Life in Hawaii
    04:13 Discovering the World Beyond Hawaii
    06:49 How Bali Has Changed Me
    08:05 Taking the Leap Without a Plan
    10:25 Challenges of Running a Business Before Bali
    13:35 Why I Chose to Let Go and Move Forward
    17:00 Why Bali Felt Like the Right Place
    22:24 Falling in Love with Bali’s Day-to-Day Life


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    🌐 Connect with us:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatingfreedompod


    🌐 Guest Connect:
    Nai: https://www.instagram.com/nai.aelle


    ⭐ Support the show: https://mylinkinb.io/creatingfreedompodcast
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    55 mins
  • How to Build a Business and a Life of Freedom Abroad | Jackie’s Hanafie's Story
    Jan 30 2025

    Jackie, a former journalist turned PR consultant, to dive into her inspiring journey from Melbourne to Bali. She opens up about what freedom means to her, how she transitioned from a secure 9-5 to running her own successful remote business, and the reality behind living a "dream life" abroad.
    #CreatingFreedomPodcast
    📌 Timestamps:
    02:13 What Does Freedom Look Like?
    04:29 Growing Up Between Two Worlds
    07:25 How Remote Work Changed Everything
    10:19 Turning Loss Into a New Life Abroad
    15:46 Starting a Business During COVID
    26:19 Living Life on Your Own Terms
    37:06 Make It Happen
    📁 Join the Creating Freedom Community
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    🌐 Connect with us:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatingfreedompod
    🌐 Guest Connect:
    Jackie: https://www.instagram.com/jackiehanafie
    ⭐ Support the show: https://mylinkinb.io/creatingfreedompodcast
    Want to be a guest? Apply here: https://replug.link/become-a-guest
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    Achievements Timeline:
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    48 mins
  • Fitness, Travel, Freedom: Paul’s McIver's Story
    Jan 23 2025

    Follow Paul McIver as he recalls his incredible transformation from a scrappy kid in Liverpool to a fitness coach in Bali. Between near-fatal accidents and multiple setbacks. Paul reveals the highs, lows, and lessons of a journey that’s far from ordinary.


    #FitnessCoach #TravelAndAdventure #CreatingFreedomPodcast


    📌 Timestamps:
    01:03 Paul's Early Life and Fitness Journey
    03:55 Overcoming Health Challenges
    05:24 Discovering Passion for Fitness Coaching
    12:58 First Trip to Thailand
    20:51 Returning to Thailand and New Beginnings
    39:39 Living the High Life in Thailand
    40:17 Unexpected Stripping Gig
    41:07 Meeting Conor and Moving In
    41:58 The Smash Bros Adventure Begins
    42:57 Journey to South America
    45:12 Exploring Brazil and Beyond
    48:14 Sandboarding Accident in Peru
    51:05 Battling Concussion and Continuing the Journey
    54:51 Spider Bite Ordeal in Colombia
    58:50 Returning to the UK for Recovery
    01:03:01 Deciding to Move to Bali
    01:05:10 Building a New Life in Bali
    01:16:16 Emotional Departure and Self-Realization
    01:17:16 Return to Bali and Life Lessons
    01:18:04 Opportunities in Thailand
    01:19:39 Building a Gym and Coaching Philosophy
    01:27:05 Daily Routine and Discipline
    01:37:56 Advice on Finding Purpose and Traveling

    📁 Join the Creating Freedom Community https://whop.com/creatingfreedom/


    🌐 Connect with us:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creatingfreedompod


    🌐 Guest Connect:
    Paul: https://www.instagram.com/movewell.bali


    ⭐ Support the show: https://mylinkinb.io/creatingfreedompodcast
    Want to be a guest? Apply here: https://replug.link/become-a-guest


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    Achievements Timeline:
    🏆 Launch: 19 December 2024
    🏆 Hit 100 Subs on.....

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    1 hr and 56 mins

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