Why I Choose to be a Nomad | Robin Barrett | TEDxSouthCongress
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- Do you feel like a gerbil on a wheel at your job? Robin Barrett definitely did, but after experiencing a devastating catalyst in her life, decided it was time she owned that wheel. She sold her home and belongings and moved into an RV. But Robin is no bum; She's a digital nomad, working hard as a writer and TH-camr. Feeling freer than ever, Robin explains how a nomadic way of thinking can help you chase your dreams. As the creator of CreativityRV.com and the Creativity RV TH-cam channel, Robin Barrett encourages others to discover the possibility of a modern, nomadic life through which professional and personal passions can converge and flourish.
After twenty years as a business owner and successful entrepreneur, Robin discovered what many of us do: that chasing the status quo doesn’t necessarily create happiness. But how does one find a balance between making a living and living a life of joy? For her, the solution was found in the most unlikely of places…a motorhome.
Robin was not a camper or RV enthusiast - in fact, she had never been inside of one until the day she decided to give up a ‘sticks-and-bricks’ house in exchange for mobility and freedom. She escaped corporate America to live and write full-time while traveling. Now, she helps others navigate their way into the life of an American Digital Nomad, have happy travels and be free.
As a creator, she shares her personal journey and gives others the tools they need to do the same, including through her book, Be a Nomad, Change Your Life: The Ultimate Guide to Living Full-time in a Van or RV which has been a bestseller since its release in January 2019 and through her TH-cam videos which have been viewed more than 8 million times. Her latest book Work at Home While You Roam and upcoming book, 19 Nomads, both help others navigate the variety of options and styles available to all who want to travel and live now. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx
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I just bought myself a Ford Transit Van. I’m 73 years old. When my lease is up in June I’m going to retire and drive away. 🚐🚐🚐
that's awesome Mary! how many times after 65 do you have to do a driving test?
You DONT...Just an eye exam...I,m 74...I didnt pass...DMV,said...go to optomotrist and get driving glasses,so I did....easy peezy
Thanks TedX! Excited to be a part of this great channel.
Robin you did an awesome job. Proud of you. ❤
Holy mother of Bob Robin! How did you do that beautiful speech without crying?! You're the best.
Great job, Robin!
Great job Robin!👏❤️
Awesome job, Robin! Terry would be so proud of you and what you are doing with your life now.
You're one of the people I have followed for almost 2 years. I have sold my condo, bought an RV and am getting ready to "hit the road" Only regret? I didn't come upon this idea sooner!! (I am Retirement age)
Hope to meet you out there. With Warmth and Gratitude.
Me too.... this is the first week in my new van !!!
@@mimilion6072 CONGRATULATIONS!!
Congratulations on your Ted x talk. Fantastic!!!
Debbie Reed Ditto!
I never watched one of Robin's videos, but, I have watched a lot of videos, and, I just sold my house and am shopping for my first ever RV. I hope to be on the road in a month or two. 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
I wish there was a LOVE button!
there is: ❤️
"No amount of security is worth the suffering of a mediocre life chained to a routine that has killed your dreams" - Maya Mendoza
A brilliant woman that took a big step back and considered what was really important to her. Her ideas are changing mine. Thank you, Robin!!!
My hero !!!!!
Robin, you look beautiful. You have great public speaking skills. Such a great talk
I'm caring for my mother with Alzheimer's disease. I have 4 years till early retirement age. The thought of the day I can travel keeps me motivated and positive. You are helping me feel more confident in planning the rest of this life. Thank you
I’m in the same boat, taking care of dad with Alzheimer’s, left my job because I was sick of the politics. I’m trying to figured out what I want to do next, I just want to enjoy my life after working so hard for over 20 yrs with the same district. I do want to live in a sprinter.
I lived in an RV, for 5 1/2 years, and absolutely loved it!!! It was “heaven on earth”. I let the spirit lead me, U.S., Canada and Mexico! A lot of people asked me if I ever got lonely...never! It is well worth it...if there is even an INKLING in that direction!!!
This is my first hearing of your sister. What we wouldn’t do for them. My RV allowed me to travel to see my sister in Phoenix from Ohio. She had a stroke two yrs ago, lost her dream home in Tahoe. She lives in assisted living now. We have been on the road 7 weeks of our 4 week tour!!
Was able to spend a week with her, lying in bed, laughing. She has regained a lot of her speech
She has a TH-cam channel
Outstanding Presentation Robin!!!! Your sister would be Proud!!!!
Robin, you are such a classy gal! So well spoken and always prepared with great information. Thank you for making this available to us!! ❤️
Hello how are you doing today 💖
"She didn't see it coming..." What a beautiful legacy from your sister. Happy travels!!
Great talk, Robyn. You broke a complicated subject down to the basics. I've lived for eight years full-time in my motorhome, and I love the lifestyle and freedom.
Robin you did well. Your sister was remarkable, in that while she was facing her own death, she was thinking of you and offering up sisterly advice that has made all the difference. Your presentation was genuine and heartfelt. You have been a great inspiration to me, as I have been on the road for 6 months now, and I love it.
👍...That was a GREAT Ted Talk, ROBIN...and you looked BEAUTIFUL...👏👏👏
Excellent talk!! I’ve got the digital job and the RV along with traveling WiFi. Time to work over the road. Nowhere near ready to give up my house but I’m ready for frequent changes of scenery. Great job!!
Gina InSpades I agree, excellent talk! I love Robin’s TH-cam channel, too! I am among one of the groups she spoke of - professional who kept my career but ditched the office. I just shifted to this way of reporting to work in January. What internet did you choose? Good luck with your new life! Robin is inspiring.
Tears of admission & much appreciation for all you’ve shared Robin! I left the 60+ hr per week corporate job in 2015, after my own cancer event. My pursuit of happiness has not been as clear or clean as yours, but watching you has inspired me to finally buy my RV last year. Thank you so much for you doing you so beautifully ❤️
Oh, things only seem clear and clean when they have to be explained in 18 minutes! God bless you! You inspire me🙂
Teresa OBrien my goodness, this is so kind!!
Hope you are well. ✌🏼🙏🏻
Great speech! I've been following you for quite a while. My husband and I sold our large Victorian home and bought a toy hauler. We're currently stationary in Omaha to be near our kids and grandkids, working and saving up to start travelling in December. He's training to be an RV inspector and I'm working on opening my own Etsy shop. Huge life change! But we don't miss our old life at all.
We love Robin. ❤
Kitty Kat yes. We. Do. 🙃
I was hooked from the moment you began to speak, great presentation and very well done. 😀👌☘️☘️🇮🇪
my condolences on loss of your sister i went through the same with my wife she lost her life at 47 to paceatic cancer know exactely what and she went through now i'm kind of going through the same thing with my current wife can't really go anywhere until she is gone. you did the right thing
I am so sorry! I feel like someone needs to tell you. Very sorry about this. I hope for you there are some moments that make this somehow ...make sense. Or that you can feel peace. God BLESS you.
@@BobbiGail thanks bgail
You give the rest of us hope that life can be different. Thank you Robin!
Captivating story and motivational speaker! Excellent Talk!
Thanks Robin, I have been watching your TH-cams for several years now. Watched you move into new/different RV's. We are retiring, downsizing and hitting the road. Lots to see out there, Thanks for blazing the trails for us!
Excellent talk from a digital nomad that I have watched religiously since she started her nomad life.
Thank you for sharing your story. My dear friend, who was like a sister to me, lost her battle with pancreatic cancer when she was 45. She wanted to go to Italy and we tried to make it happen but she was too sick. I learned a great deal from her about living your dreams and mine is to live like you do. I watch your videos and am learning a lot. My friend Sheridan taught me well that life is short so live your dreams before it’s too late.
Way to go, Robin. You were great.
Thanks, TEDxSouthCongress
! Amazing presentation Robin! 👍👏
Totally awesome! Standing ovation, Robin!
What a great speech. How beautiful the delivery. The girls a genius and a sweet one too.
You inspired me 1.5 yrs ago and I am planning to do just that in 1.5 years and counting. Your sister would be so proud of you!
Hello how are you doing today 💖
This is a beautiful, inspiring talk from a genuine woman who is living what she speaks. Thank you, Robin. Amazing.
Robin, Modern American Nomad. I love that! I’m a M.A.N., too.
Congrats on the TED talk. Great presentation. You looked great, too.
Thank you Robin
I really got a sense of your sister's character and how her legacy lives through you. Two amazing women!
Brilliant...
Well done you! 🌷
Love the way you told your story and so happy you had the strength to follow what you wanted in life and didn't stay in the corporate world. I have followed you and all the RV's you had and now your 5th Wheel....brilliant choice! Be Well and Be Happy!
Great talk, Robin. Thank you!
Robin you rock - great job !
That was an awesome talk. Thanks to all.
Thank you , Robin!! I watch your You Tube channel -awesome!!
AWESOME! Such a great message, Robin! You have motivated me to move toward my dreams; I thank you immensely! Now my husband is becoming a Birdwatcher, too. Bless you.
Hello how are you doing today 💖
Such an amazing story. I’ve been following Robin’s TH-cam channel for quite a while now and just love her and her super positive outlook on life.
This talk was awesome and I’ll definitely be sharing this with many people 👍🏽👍🏽❤️❤️
Thank you for sharing your story Robin! You are proof a person doesn't have to wait until retirement to live the rewards of relevant life choices. Safe travels and be free!
I really enjoyed this.
So glad you were able to do this TedX talk! Such a great job, so proud!
Oh how I wish I had a talent that I could use to support myself as a Nomad. I want to sell everything, buy a motorhome and just GO!!! Thank you Robin for the inspirational story and commitment you made to get where you are at. It is written all over your face and in the way you carry yourself that you made the right decision for yourself. God Bless your sister for giving you that little extra push that she saw you needed. Safe travels and stay happy!!
@just me yo Is it sold in bookstores or online? I just cancelled my Amazon account. I had purchased her online book for living the Nomad life, but my laptop crashed and I lost it. It was the book that she sold through Amazon and was updated online. Broke my heart!!
Hi ione, sorry to hear you lost the last book! You can download the free Kindle app on a phone or tablet and Amazon will load it on again. It won't cost you anything! If you have any troubles call Amazon customer service. They are very helpful. Good luck!
You can work...seasonal jobs....DigiKey in Thief river falls,MN....is hiring for summer...$20 an hour...And they pay for your campground...sometimes,a motel...Call..or go online.....Express Personnel
Fantastic talk, Robin. You used your great presentation skills to tell a very touching and compelling story. Good job. Proud to be one of your many followers.
YOU ARE SO PUT TOGETHER!! THANK YOU, GOD BLESS YOU FOR TAKING THE CHANCE AND SHARING IT WITH US.
Congrats Robin. I loved your talk! Beautiful moving and thought provoking story.
Hello how are you doing today 💖
Well done Robin! 👏🏼 Happy trails to you!
Great talk!!! Thanks for sharing
Brilliant, Robin. You are an inspiration!
Nice job, Robin. I’m so happy for you.
Very good Robin awesome 🇨🇦🇨🇦🛠
Thank you Robin that was great and I enjoyed it. Kudos!!
Thank you soooooo much Ted Talks for presenting this wonderful speaker. The free way she gives out good information speaks to an amazing generosity of spirit.
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Wow! Great job Robin 👏
Great job, Robin. I truly appreciate you and all of your knowledge.
Hello how are you doing today 💖
Wonderful Robyn! Thank you. "Have Happy Travels... and Be Free"! 😉 ❤️
You did a super job and have an incredible story. I am so sorry about your sister. God bless.
I'm going travelling!
Yay!!!
@@CreativityRV What's the thing that's going to make you happy? Happy travels!
Excellent share! You gave us a lot to think about. Thank you for your from the heart share 😊👍🏻❤️
Brilliant Ted Talk Robin! Been watching you in all your RV’s and I’m so happy you got your 5th, it’s beautiful! Keep on keeping on!!!!
Great talk!!
Excellent job! Thank you for sharing your story. Your sister was an intelligent woman.
Robin, thanks for your wonderful inspiration! I love watching your travels on TH-cam. You are inspiring and informative. Your sister would be so proud. Happy trails to you!
Robin is the best! She has changed my life - been following her on TH-cam. Smart lady for sure!
Thank you Robin.😢. Sorry for your loss. I lost a niece to cancer.😢. Thanks for your strength and teachings.👍🏽🙏🏽💕
So touching, heartwarming and inspiring God bless you and your sister
Hello how are you doing today 💖
Ah, Robin. Good job!
As always with your speaking, I am hooked and awed. I may not necessarily be looking to go nomad anytime soon. I am however one who will always work too much. You are an inspiration. Thanks for being so professionally nomadic. :)
Just try it part time like an occasional get away. But be careful, it may become habit forming. Lol.
this is great stuff thank you inever vnew
Great to hear your talk Robin. I always love listening to you. I'm so happy you took the chance to be free. You are inspiring.
Hello how are you doing today 💖
Fantastic Story! Fantastic Job! We love your newest way to travel!
Brilliant! Well done you! Thank you for sharing your story! We are in beginning planning mode! Can't wait for happy travels to be free! 😎
Robin you never disappoint. You did make me cry, and you had my attention at every word. I'm sorry about your sister's life being cut so short. You've really touched my heart today. Yes, the paradigm we were taught clearly has shifted. Stay well and keep your videos coming. Cool Ted Talk!
Wow, this is SO me! I was in Austin, getting severely sick from job stress. So I quit, sold my house and set off in a motorhome for 'a few months'. That was summer of 2012. Still out here, living the nomad life. It's a more flexible life financially, as almost all expenses are variable. So, it's actually cheaper than I expected.
Safe travels. Hope to cross paths one day!!
Enjoyed very much. Can't wait to get on the road
Hello how are you doing today 💖
I'm not a big fan of Robin's TH-cam channel, but what she's saying here is spot on! To me, her channel is a classic example of content for content's sake. But she still has a large following and makes enough money to live on. And she lives far more expensively than most other digital nomads and "vandwellers." I live on less than $400 per month, and $146 of that is covered by VA disability, which is almost enough to pay my cell-phone/internet plus car insurance. Heck, this past three weeks, I probably spent less than $40 in day-to-day expenses. And I've spent the entire time taking hikes, relaxing, and thinking.
Currently, I earn my money working short-term gigs like camp-host or Census worker. After my next gig, I'll have enough to live on for over four years. I start getting my Social Security in two. And then I will receive over four times as much as I need to live on. But only because I have drastically reduced my cost of living.
So, that's my point, I guess. The very first step towards this kind of freedom is to drastically reduce your cost of living. I lived in my vehicle in (believe it or not) Austin for two years while continuing to work at a job I hated. But I was saving money. Now I live in my converted minivan in the Arizona desert and I am more comfortable and stress free than I have been my entire life. I don't have a nice dinette in an expensive Windstream. But I have the same backyard. And, most of the time, I have it all to myself.
Thumbs up to you!!! Yours is a awesome story of incredible survival and wit...
Great talk Robin! I've been following you for quite some time . Thank you for sharing your words with the public....
Outstanding
This is the first time I've heard your story. Wow. Your sister asked the right things to make a huge difference. You honor her memory well, Robin. My kids offered me the chance to be a SAHG'Ma to help with the grands while they serve in the military. I love not punching a time clock. I do dream of traveling and have been watching your channel for a while. I'm doing some of the programs you shared in your book to create income and am leaning toward a Wayfarer van so my husband and I can hit the road when between deployments. I appreciate you!
It's so chilly that 2 years later I'm watching this and she gave this TED talk right before covid
So great Robin! Don’t stop being an inspiration!
SO great to see Robin up there!
Wonderful!!!! Very inspiring! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I love the inspiration that Robin put inside my soul. To be free like her is such an inspiration and a goal in life to live a life under your own control. Yes I’m one who cries. But I’m done crying and I am going to give myself freedom. Nothing will change in your life if you don’t make the change. My condolences for the loss of your sister. Two amazing women.
A blessed message...thank you.
So great Robin. I must tell you I teared up at the end thinking of how I've followed you and where you are today. Your awesome, keep living your dream.
We are one in a million! Great presentation Robin! Yesterday was my one year anniversary of rv life! Flew by! Could not do it w/o all your great info! Thanks!
Congrats!!!
AWESOME TALK ROBIN, LOVE IT.
Thank you for sharing such a personal experience and continuing your sister’s legacy and inspiration through your life. Beautiful and powerful!
Robin, you gave a beautiful talk! All of your followers are proud of you! I just started following you last week and I love your You Tube videos! Thank you for such a great, inspirational talk! I’m sure you are making a positive difference in so many peoples lives! Congratulation! Your sister is proud of you and by your side, always!
Thanks so much!
Yay! You're awesome, Robin! Thank you!
WOW!! Thank you for sharing your story. Prayers for the loss of your sister and Yes she would be thrilled for what you are doing. I am looking forward to the RVing life I have been wanting to live Tiny for some time now and I came across your TH-cam channel and decided RVing was going to be the way. HUGS and LOVE!!
Awesome talk. Love you.
Great talk, Robin! Thanks! I've been following your TH-cam channel for a while and really enjoying it (also learning so much from you). I'm 68 and hoping to get on the road before too long. Thanks for continuing to inspire me!
Wonderful job. I’m glad you are happy!!!