Entrepreneurial Grit and Grace with Tomer and Anastasia Arwas

“Exactly the way you are right now, you have massive value to share.”

In this episode, Michael Dargie connects with Anastasia and Tomer Arwas, the duo behind Generation Nomads, currently living and working from the surf town of Ericeira, Portugal. Their story begins in Amsterdam, where they both held comfortable corporate jobs after completing their MBAs. But despite checking all the right boxes, something was missing. In 2018, they chose a different path—leaving their secure jobs to travel the world full time and reconnect with their purpose.

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What started as a travel blog evolved into a coaching business designed to help service-based solopreneurs, creatives, and coaches uncover their unique value and bring their offerings to market. Their approach is rooted in authenticity and intentional living, guiding clients through a transformative journey of self-discovery, strategy, and mindset work. They call it “freedompreneurship,” a blend of practical business development and personal alignment.

Michael dives into their processes, their reflections on being a couple and business partners, and how they manage life on the road with a toddler. They explore how to navigate cultural differences, language barriers, and the challenges of staying creative and grounded while being multi-passionate entrepreneurs. The conversation is honest, energizing, and full of real-life advice for rebels in waiting who are ready to design life on their own terms.

PULL QUOTES

• “Exactly the way you are right now, you have massive value to share.” – Anastasia Arwas
• “Whether you want it or not, throughout time, stuff is going to happen—you better decide the direction.” – Tomer Arwas
• “I think I suffer from multi-passionate disorder.” – Michael Dargie
• “You don’t have to change. Be successful being you.” – Anastasia Arwas
• “Finding happiness is within yourself.” – Tomer Arwas

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Living in Ericeira | A look into their current lifestyle in Portugal
• Why They Left Corporate | Their decision to leave traditional careers in 2018
• Nomadding with a Toddler | How travel looks different with a little one
• Building a Coaching Business | Helping creatives launch value-based offers
• Discovering Your Value | The journaling practice behind finding your purpose
• Validating Your Idea | How they guide clients to test their offers
• Multi-Passion as a Superpower | Reframing what it means to love many things
• What Fills Their Cups | Journaling, photography, and playing tennis
• What They Wish You Knew | Letting go of self-doubt and designing your life
• Advice for Rebels | Books, mentors, and making gratitude your compass

Links from the episode

• Generation Nomads IG (https://www.instagram.com/generationnomads/)
• Generation Nomads LI (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomerarwas/)
• Generation Nomads (https://generationnomads.com)

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