Michael Motamedi: Living Worldwide, One Month at a Time

Travel Creator Michael Motamedi (@michaelmotamedi) joins Creator: The Podcast to discuss his journey living around the world with his family. In this episode, Michael shares how watching his father's unfulfilling retirement sparked his decision to travel full-time with his wife and baby daughter. Host Ross Borden explores Michael's journey from restaurant entrepreneur to bourbon company founder to viral travel creator, diving into his month-long stays in destinations worldwide, his experiences using AI travel assistant GuideGeek, and his philosophical perspective on escaping the American "rat race." Michael offers refreshingly honest advice for new creators: "If you're able to create without needing to hit a quota and you create because it makes you happy, you're gonna be way better off in the long run." Whether you're dreaming of location independence or seeking authentic perspectives on international living, this conversation provides both practical insights and philosophical wisdom about prioritizing happiness over conventional success. To learn more about CREATOR: The Podcast, visit creatorthepodcast.com 00:00 - Introduction to Michael Motamedi 01:37 - Michael's background and early life 03:43 - From Master Chef to bourbon entrepreneur 05:01 - Decision to travel the world full-time 06:36 - Starting from zero on TikTok 07:27 - Going viral in Amalfi Coast 09:08 - Philosophy of slow travel and immersion 11:44 - Guide Geek AI travel experiment 14:46 - Haircut adventure in Morocco 15:22 - Returning to Barcelona and potential settling down 18:16 - The difference between US and European lifestyles 23:27 - The addiction of constant travel 26:54 - Advice for new creators 31:51 - Biggest mistake as a creator 34:49 - Michael's three countries to live in forever 37:07 - Closing remarks

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