Beyond Digital Nomadism: Daniel Thompson on Multi-Local Communities, Positive Impact, and the Future of NOMA Collective
Mon Feb 02 2026
Learn how NOMA supports nomadic families, navigates travel ethics in the Global South and builds lasting communities.
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ON THIS EPISODE
In part two of this conversation, Daniel Thompson dives deep into what comes after the digital nomad phase—unpacking NOMA Collective’s evolution from pop-up nomad trips to a long-term vision centered on multi-local communities, ethical travel, and genuine local impact. Daniel explains how NOMA designs community-first experiences around the world, how they think about inclusion, safety, and values, and why slowing down, listening, and building relationships matters—especially in the Global South. He also shares his framework for the future of location-independent living, including family-first models, offering a thoughtful look at how travel, community, and belonging might evolve in the years ahead.
→ Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here.
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See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads
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See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend
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Learn how NOMA supports nomadic families, navigates travel ethics in the Global South and builds lasting communities. ============================ Get the Monday Minute my weekly email with 3 personal recs for travel, culture, and living beyond borders you can read in 60 seconds. ============================ ON THIS EPISODE In part two of this conversation, Daniel Thompson dives deep into what comes after the digital nomad phase—unpacking NOMA Collective’s evolution from pop-up nomad trips to a long-term vision centered on multi-local communities, ethical travel, and genuine local impact. Daniel explains how NOMA designs community-first experiences around the world, how they think about inclusion, safety, and values, and why slowing down, listening, and building relationships matters—especially in the Global South. He also shares his framework for the future of location-independent living, including family-first models, offering a thoughtful look at how travel, community, and belonging might evolve in the years ahead. → Full show notes with direct links to everything discussed are available here. ============================ FREE RESOURCES FOR YOU: See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that’s not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ============================ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram and DM Matt to continue the conversation Please leave a rating and review — it really helps the show and I read each one personally You can buy me a coffee — espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)