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From the Publisher: The ultimate AI rant…

Nomad Hack: Book local.

Life Strategies: It’s not just about travel.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

The academic excuse for staying powerless (and broke)

Last week I gave a queer-owned business three gifts:

• A free PrideNomad Hub listing

• A rebuilt website prototype

• The chance to pay whatever they thought it was worth

Their response?

Then a podcast reached out because of my AI-generated outreach—only to lecture me that AI “aids the patriarchy.” They even sent me a 30-page academic paper to “educate” me.

What’s happening here isn’t random. It’s systematic self-sabotage disguised as moral superiority.

The academics say AI is “harmful to queer folks.” What they don’t say is how to actually win. Zero solutions. Just 790 citations of fear.

Here’s reality:

👉 AI is the ultimate liberation tool for queer folks who want to escape dependence.

It lets us create, earn, and live on our own terms.

Without it? You’re stuck.

• Asking bosses for time off to go to Pride.

• Depending on employers who don’t get you.

• Building your life inside someone else’s system.

With it? You’re free.

• Build a site in 20 minutes that used to take weeks.

• Create a year’s worth of content in days.

• Run multiple revenue streams from anywhere.

• Actually live—travel, play, build community—without begging for permission.

That’s not “aiding the patriarchy.”

That’s escaping it.

The people trying to erase us aren’t debating AI ethics. They’re using AI to get louder, richer, and more powerful. Meanwhile, some in our own community are writing papers about “digital colonialism.”

The genie’s out of the bottle. AI isn’t going anywhere.

So you can either use it to build your fabulous, location-independent life…

Or stay “pure,” broke, and powerless while everyone else laps you.

Stop whining. Start adapting.

Your freedom is waiting.

Onward,

Ken

P.S. I’m writing this from a café in Sydney. My AI tools handled three client projects this morning while I explored the botanical gardens and hit the gym. That’s the power of choosing progress over purity.

NOMAD HACK:

✨ Book Local and Save.

Want an easy way to save 10–30% on flights, hotels, and trains—without changing a thing about how you travel?

Here’s the trick:

When booking tickets or stays abroad, switch to the local version of the site and pay in that currency—not your own.

This works because many platforms use dynamic pricing by region. Locals see lower rates. Tourists often don’t.

Tools like Wise or Revolut let you pay in nearly any currency at the real exchange rate—no inflated bank markups, no hidden fees. Just pure value.

What You’ll Save:

• $20–$70+ per ticket (flights, trains, hotels)

• Hundreds over the course of a longer trip

• Bonus: no more “surprise” currency conversion fees

Before You Book:

✅ Compare prices in your currency and theirs

✅ Use a card with no foreign transaction fees

✅ Use Google Translate if the site isn’t in English

This one hack has saved PrideNomads thousands. Try it on your next booking—and use the extra cash for what actually matters: joy, art, good food, or another few nights of freedom.

Startups who switch to Intercom can save up to $12,000/year

Startups who read beehiiv can receive a 90% discount on Intercom's AI-first customer service platform, plus Fin—the #1 AI agent for customer service—free for a full year.

That's like having a full-time human support agent at no cost.

What’s included?

• 6 Advanced Seats

• Fin Copilot for free

• 300 Fin Resolutions per month

Who’s eligible?

Intercom’s program is for high-growth, high-potential companies that are:

• Up to series A (including A)

• Currently not an Intercom customer

• Up to 15 employees

Apply now

LIFE STRATEGIES:

🌍 Queer Money Abroad: How PrideNomads Can Build Wealth While Living Free

Let's be blunt: freedom without income is just stress in a prettier location. If you want to live the nomadic life, the first step isn't a flight--it's creating income that follows you wherever you go.

But before we dive in, let's be clear: this isn't for everyone.

Who This Life Is Really For

Unless you can handle uncertainty--the ups and downs of business, the cultural curveballs of strange foods, new currencies, unfamiliar cities, and meeting strangers who might become friends (or not)--then this path may not be for you. Adding a business to the mix can amplify the chaos. For some, it's energizing. For others, it's overwhelming. The question isn't just "Can I do it?" but "Does this fit who I really am?"

The Non-Negotiable: Your Income Must Be As Mobile As You Are

Here's the core rule: your income has to be as mobile as you are. Remote work, freelancing, coaching, selling digital shit online... doesn't matter what vehicle you pick. What matters is that your money doesn't give a damn what time zone you're in.

Your income should pack a suitcase as easily as you do.

The Ground Rules for a Perfect Nomad Business

If you're building a business, here's the filter:

1. It serves people. You're solving problems, not just selling noise.

2. It brings you joy. The airport delays and Wi-Fi hiccups aren't worth it if you hate what you do.

3. It creates freedom, not another prison. Build systems and teams so you're not working 24/7 (I confess that I struggle with this).

And don't underestimate the loneliness factor. I once worked from an amazing Sydney apartment overlooking the harbor. Gorgeous view, but isolating. Even with that view, it got lonely. Zoom calls aren’t the same as grabbing coffee with someone you just met at a coworking space or falling into a new friendship—or romance—simply because you were in the same place at the same time.

Nomadic wealth isn’t only about money. It’s about human connection. Without it, you’re just an isolated freelancer with a passport.

The Investor's Path

But here's something I don't hear enough in nomad circles: the best job is no job.

If you already have assets, consider becoming an investor instead of an operator. Rental properties managed remotely, dividend stocks, index funds, crypto, even flips--you can build dependable revenue streams without being tied to clients, bosses, or employees. You'll spend less time grinding, more time living.

Don't have a portfolio yet? Start small. Even $100/month into index funds while you're building your nomad income can compound into serious freedom money over time.

And here's the kicker: depending on your lifestyle, you can often live cheaper on the road than you do at home. I've lived on $7 a night in Cambodia, surrounded by thousand-year-old temples, and it was magical--even during a low point in my life. If you're going to be broke, I'd rather be broke on a beach than in a city I hate.

The Takeaway

Queer money abroad isn't just about scraping by. It's about designing freedom that lasts. For some, that means building a meaningful, portable business. For others, it means shifting into investing and letting money do the heavy lifting. And for everyone, it means recognizing the trade-offs--and choosing them consciously.

👉 Want a personal guide to discover the best business for you and the top three locations to launch your travels? We're thinking of building an app that will show you 10 solid business models that fit your personality--and where in the world you can live your best life running them. It would be free for our subscribers.

We’re going to build it because we think it’s important. But if you want early access, reply 'BUILD IT' and we'll bump you to the front of the line.

Because freedom shouldn’t be just a dream. It's a design. And these days, it’s not an option.

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