🌟 "What does it mean to live a bountiful life? For me, it's waking up happy, working happy, and going to bed happy. If I can do that, that’s the most important thing in my life." 🌟 Join the ⁠Bountifull Podcast⁠ for an inspiring conversation with ⁠Scott Eddy⁠, one of the worlds top travel influencers and digital entrepreneur. Scott’s journey from investment banking to traveling over 85 countries and becoming a global influencer with over 1 million followers is filled with resilience, exploration, and digital transformation. He sold all of his belongings and now lives in hotels and on cruise boats, prioritizing waking at sunrise and replying to any comments that come in overnight because, in the online world, that is good manners. Scott isn’t one for trends; he believes in being authentic, and the biggest compliment you can give him is by saying that he is exactly the same online as he is in real life. He encourages brands not leveraging social media to stop being dinosaurs and urges people who know what makes them happy but aren’t practicing it to just do it—life’s too short to be focusing on the wrong things.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

Finding Joy in Travel: Scott discusses how traveling has shaped his perspective on life and human connections, emphasizing the importance of being present and enjoying every moment.

The Power of Social Media: Explore Scott’s journey in the digital world, from founding the first digital agency in Southeast Asia to becoming a top travel influencer with over 1.1 million followers. He shares his strategies for authentic engagement and the impact of social media on the hospitality industry.

Living Without Regrets: Learn about Scott's philosophy of seizing opportunities and living without regrets. He talks about the significance of taking risks and learning from both successes and failures.

Human Connections and Kindness: Scott reflects on the importance of treating others with kindness and respect, whether online or in person. He highlights how genuine interactions and maintaining positive relationships are crucial in his life.

Staying Authentic: Discover how Scott remains true to himself in the public eye and the value of authenticity in building a personal brand.

Travel Tips and Insights: Scott shares practical travel tips, his favorite destinations, and how to bring a sense of adventure into everyday life without traveling far.

Detailed Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Scott Eddy and his journey from investment banking to becoming a travel influencer.
05:15 - Scott’s definition of a bountiful life and the importance of happiness.
10:15 - The impact of losing his father and how it shaped his risk-taking approach.
18:00 - The evolution of Scott’s digital brand and the power of social media in the travel industry.
25:30 - Reflections on living without regrets and embracing new challenges.
33:45 - Scott’s approach to maintaining positive human connections and kindness.
40:00 - Staying authentic and the importance of genuine interactions.
48:30 - Practical travel tips and insights on favorite destinations and travel gadgets.
55:00 - Quick Fire Round with Scott on travel, social media, and maintaining joy and authenticity.

Guest bio:
Scott Eddy’s life took an unexpected turn when his father, a police officer, was killed in the line of duty just before his high school graduation. After a decade in investment banking, he resigned and bought a one-way ticket to Thailand, sparking a passion for travel and digital marketing. In Bangkok, he founded the first and largest digital agency in Southeast Asia, which he ran for five years. Over 17 years, Scott lived in six countries, building his personal brand and becoming a top travel influencer with over 1 million followers. Now a full-time traveler, Scott turns storytelling into ROI for tourism and hospitality, and hosts the travel series Video Globetrotter on Lifetime Television. A true citizen of the world, Scott believes in the power of human connection and authenticity, making him a sought-after digital expert in the travel industry.

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