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How A Digital Nomad Stays Connected With Nixplay

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On June 13, 2019

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A lot of people want to become digital nomads, as the freedom to work from anywhere you happen to be in the world is such an alluring prospect. Just imagine: You can be leisurely creating graphics in between dive sessions in the Maldives, or enjoying an après-ski drink in Switzerland before a conference call. Isn’t that just wonderful?

However, the digital nomad lifestyle entails a lot of hard work, discipline, and flexibility. Things won’t always go your way, and you have to be prepared for all sorts of mishaps. But there are some people who make it work, and who look good doing so.

Enter Pinsi Lei. This Guam native hustled hard as a freelancer and eventually built her own creative marketing agency. This gave her the freedom to work from nearly any destination in the world, her only requirement being a stable internet connection. We got to chat with her about her lifestyle as a creative nomad and how she keeps in touch with her loved ones while she’s on the go, and she dishes some helpful advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Read on!

Hi Pinsi! Can you share some cool trivia about yourself so our readers can get to know you better?

I grew up in Guam, a beautiful island in the South Pacific, and moved to the States for college. The day after my college graduation, I drove to New York City in a rental car with my life’s belongings; jobless yet determined to live here. The energy and endless possibilities of this city drew me in and keep me from leaving.

Two years after college, I started Pinsi Lei Creative with a handful of clients I acquired while freelancing. Today, my creative marketing agency specializes in working with female-led businesses in wellness and education.

I love sharing my day-to-day NYC life and travels on my Instagram @pinsilei. Since my work is digital and remote, I have the flexibility to set up shop from any destination that has WiFi. I’m actually typing this a few steps from the Caribbean Sea right now!

We love your travel photos on Instagram. Which destinations are on your bucket list this summer? Why did you choose them?

I returned from Toronto a couple of weeks ago for business and I’m currently in Cancun. I found a great deal on the trip last week and booked it for this week. Living among skyscrapers in NYC makes me miss the beach and greenery.

I also just booked a cruise that stops in Belize, Honduras, and Mexico for next month. I guess you can’t take the island out of the girl?

Later this summer I’ll be going to China to celebrate my paternal grandmother’s 90th birthday. I haven’t seen my extended family in five years so I’m very excited about this reunion.

Traveling is always beguiling, but we wonder, how do you stay connected to your friends and family back home while you’re away?

I keep in touch with my friends from all over the world through social media. I DM my friends on Instagram daily and WeChat with my parents. We leave each other many voice messages and my father’s been on a roll with sending me funny articles and links.

My parents have a Nixplay frame and so does my husband’s grandparents. I love the Nixplay product because we can share our most current travel photos with the family seamlessly and in real-time.

Pinsi with her Nixplay Frame

Speaking of staying connected: You’re a Guam native who’s now conquering NYC. Do you ever get homesick? How do you deal with it?

I actually don’t get homesick, but I do miss the beach! My Chinese zodiac is the horse and I’d like to think I’m like a wild horse untethered by geography, free-roaming the earth. Very poetic, right?

How has Nixplay helped you stay connected to your loved ones while you’re on your adventures? Can you share how you’re using your Nixplay frame?

[My husband and I] gifted my parents and my husband’s grandparents Nixplay Frames last Christmas. I’m also gifting my father-in-law a Nixplay for Father’s Day this year! I can’t wait to see the surprise on his face.

Some of the albums we rotate on their frames include photos from our wedding and our travels.

Pinsi’s Nixplay frame with a photo of her family

It’s a great way to share beautiful past memories and also keep them updated on our current lives. I love that I can share my Instagram photos directly to their frames!

Since we can upload any image, I’m thinking of adding little surprise messages for my family members, especially during birthdays and holidays. My parents will especially appreciate this since I’ve been living on the other side of the world for over a decade ago.

How have you leveraged social media and your travel stories as an entrepreneur?

Besides working with hotels and restaurants as a travel influencer, I love to find female-led businesses to highlight at each destination. I think it’s important to support local businesswomen and share their stories. I also love it when my followers message me their local recommendations and I can, in turn, share them with my online audience.

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Four years ago, the 193 countries of the United Nations agreed on a set of goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. These 17 goals are called the SDGs, the Sustainable Development Goals. 🌱 — They are aimed to be reached by the year 2030. Why is this year significant for us? Because the leaders of 2030 are the YOUTH of today. If you’re born between the late 1970s to early 2000s, your generation will be running the world by 2030. 🙆🏻‍♀️🙆🏾‍♂️ — Knowing that young people are the leaders of the future, include them in your company’s strategy/goal setting/ mission driven conversations. Mentor them and give them the space to speak up at your meetings because their voices matter. Our future is dependent on the youth so let’s set them up for SUCCESS. 👍🏽💪💡

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Any tips for aspiring entrepreneurs who want to follow in your footsteps?

Someone just asked me this question on Instagram, and here’s what I responded:

  1. Ask for help
  2. Make business besties
  3. Stop second guessing your decisions
  4. Promote yourself more than you think you need to
  5. Start a notebook of small victories and reflect on them often

Learn more about Pinsi by following her on Instagam at @pinsilei. Don’t forget to watch her stories about life in NYC and abroad!

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5 Signs You Have The Coolest Dad In The World

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On June 12, 2019

In Lifestyle

All fathers have the ability to transform into different forms, depending on the occasion. The man you’ve always known as a typical Workaholic Dad might turn into a Sporty Dad while coaching his son’s baseball team, then he’ll morph into a Geek Dad when he finally gets to put up his feet after dinner to watch his favorite TV show. And while all fathers are amazing, the best ones are, without a doubt, the Cool Dads—the kind of dad who always made you feel like you’re the luckiest kid in the world. Here are five signs that you have the coolest Dad in the world.

Your dad let you find your own path in life.

Some parents have very specific ideas of what their kids should be when they grow up: A doctor, a lawyer, maybe an engineer. Others expect their children to follow in their footsteps, or take over the family business. A cool dad won’t expect you to live out his dream, but will encourage you to follow your heart and do what you really want to do.

Your dad embraces his playful side.

When you were a kid, you probably have a friend whose dad who terrified you to no end. He wasn’t doing anything wrong per se, but he just gave off this intimidating, I’m-watching-you vibe that makes you want to get out of his sight immediately. And on the other hand, you have a friend who’s got a cool dad—one who’d crack jokes with you and your friends, whom you can ask for advice on even the most mundane things, and whom you don’t mind playing basketball or football with on a summer afternoon. A cool dad is reliable, but he also knows when to have fun.

Your dad treats your mom like the queen she is.

A truly cool dad knows how to treat his woman right. He loves and respects his wife, and won’t attempt anything that will harm his family. He sees his wife as his equal and never dismisses her role in the household. He’s an amazing role model not just to his children, but also to other families.

Your dad does the most selfless things for your family.

When you become an adult and realize just how hard it is to make money, you’ll gain a newfound appreciation of the things you probably took for granted as a child. Just think: Your mom and dad managed to provide for all your needs, put you through school, buy your toys and books, and take you on vacations. These don’t come cheap, and your dad probably scrimped and saved every cent he got just so you can have a great childhood. There’s also the small acts that prove how much your dad loves you, like waking up before dawn on weekends to take you to baseball practice and driving for hours on family vacations. See how much your dad loves you?

Your dad proudly uses or displays the things you made for him.

Remember all your janky middle school crafts projects? If your dad can display every single one of them on his desk at work, he would. He’d also have your childhood crayon drawings professionally framed, along with all the greeting cards you cobbled together for his past birthdays. You’re the love of his life, and in his eyes, everything you create is a masterpiece, a gift to be treasured for life.

This Father’s Day, surprise Dad with a Nixplay Frame! Get up to 25% off selected frames, only until June 16!

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What Makes Your Dad A Cool Dad?

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On June 7, 2019

In Lifestyle

Cool dads come in all shapes and sizes. While you can easily identify some cool dads right off the bat, other fathers’ coolness indicators take a little time before they are revealed. Below, some doting sons and daughters reveal what makes their dad truly cool.

“My cool dad helped me to become an adult.”

“My dad showed me the ropes of adulting. He taught me how to drive when I was 15 (he was gripping the hand brake the whole time). He guided me as I assembled furniture when I moved into my college dorm. He gave me my first bottle of beer when I turned 21, and he told me to learn how to handle my alcohol so I wouldn’t be taken advantage of. He understood that I’ll be doing these things eventually, and decided to impart his wisdom early on instead of keeping me shielded from the ‘real world.’” – Deb, 29

“My cool dad is a fitness buff.”

“When it comes to fitness, my dad, who’s in his 60s, can put some people half his age to shame. He makes it a point to exercise every day, and he only skips his workouts when he’s ill (which is very rare). He’d either play tennis for two hours or do a 6-mile run. He also joins marathons and triathlons—he’s actually training for the Ironman race in Lake Placid this July.” – Sam, 32

“My cool dad supported me when I came out.”

“I realized that I was gay when I was in middle school. I knew I needed to tell my family, but I was terrified of how they will react. I was especially scared of telling my dad, who’s a pastor. Before I told my parents, I packed an overnight bag and asked a friend if I can sleep over at his house, just in case I get banished from home. But I need not have worried: My father assured me that he’ll always love me no matter what and that he’ll always be my biggest fan. I now work as a makeup artist and every time I post photos of some of my clients on Instagram and Facebook, he’ll always ‘like’ them and leave comments about how great my work is!” – Lio, 30

“My cool dad let me do the things I wanted to do (within reason!).”

“My dad is cool because he was not overbearing. Unlike other parents who would immediately say ‘no’ when their kids ask if they can do something that might be a bit risky, my dad gave me enough free will to see for myself the repercussions of my actions. He never forced me to follow a certain career path or pressured me to become an achiever in school. He raised me and my siblings to be street-smart, independent, and discerning, and I’ll always be grateful to him for that.” – Taylor, 24

“My cool dad is the most brilliant man I know.”

“My father is the smartest person I know. Everyone he works with looks up to him and seeks his advice, and he gives the best tips. He just knows the right thing to do at the right time, and his words have never let me down. I can only hope to be half the man he is.” – Feliza, 35

The coolest dads in the world deserve only the coolest gifts for Father’s Day. Make him smile by giving him a Nixplay Frame filled with your family’s most treasured memories! Take advantage of our Father’s Day sale and get up to 25% off a new frame, only until June 16!

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Privacy in an open world: How much do Americans care about online privacy?

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On June 6, 2019

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Never in the history of mankind has information ever been so easily accessible. Whether you’re looking for the latest celebrity gossip or a new scientific study, everything you need to know can be accessed online.

Unfortunately, companies looking to increase their sales know this as well. And they’re not afraid to use the latest technology to learn as much as they could about you.

To find out how privacy issues affect American online behavior, Nixplay surveyed 2,003 Americans in partnership with market research company InnovateMR. Below are some surprising findings:

“I HAVE AGREED TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS”: When downloading a mobile or tablet application, 1 in 2 (50%) do not regularly review the list of data points the application is able to access, putting them at potential risk for third parties to access phone features such as their microphone and camera.
COINCIDENCE? MAYBE NOT: 43% of consumers indicate they have often seen advertising that appears to be related to a recent verbal conversation.
A PRIVATE AFFAIR: 14.8 percent of Americans have also stopped using Facebook due to concerns over privacy.
CAMERA-SHY: 1 in 3 parents of children under 18 years old (33%) estimate having posted no more than 5 photos on social media within the entire last year.

“Memories of our friends and family are meant to be shared but privacy and safety concerns – especially regarding our children – are not something to be taken lightly,” said Nixplay’s Founder and CEO, Mark Palfreeman. “Although social media seems to be the prime medium for sharing life’s experiences, we created Nixplay as a safe place to share those intimate memories and most precious moments with family and close friends. With end-to-end encryption, Nixplay has taken every precaution possible to anonymize your content and keep it for your eyes only.”

More information about the study is available upon request via Nixplay@MaxBorgesAgency.com.

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How To Make Father’s Day Extra Special

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On May 30, 2019

In Holidays

The best dad in the world deserves nothing but the best things life can give. It’s just what he deserves, having given you the support you need to become a decent, independent adult. Father’s Day is the perfect time to spoil him. You don’t have to give him an expensive present, though we’ll sure he’ll appreciate whatever you give him. Let him know how much you can by making Father’s Day extra special through these simple ways.

Let dad sleep in.

If there’s one thing all dads need more of, it’s sleep. For Father’s Day, give him the luxury of a few more extra hours of precious shut-eye. A well-rested dad is a happy dad!

Make dad’s favorite meal.

Forgot to make a reservation at dad’s favorite restaurant for Father’s Day? That’s nothing a trip to the grocery can’t fix. You probably know your dad’s favorite dish—all you have to do is buy enough ingredients to serve it to the whole family for lunch or dinner. Make sure to get the recipe right!

Wash dad’s car for him.

Washing a car is necessary, but so, so tiring. Spare dad this arduous task on Father’s Day and present him with a squeaky clean car upon waking up. (Make sure you don’t get a scratch on his precious vehicle!) You can also take the car to an auto garage for a proper wash, vacuum, and detailing. Add a new car freshener to give his set of wheels a fresh feel.

Write him a sweet letter.

As we get older, we become more reluctant to tell our family how much we love and appreciate them. That’s natural and part of growing up. That’s why a lot of parents hold on to their kids’ handmade mementos—they’re concrete reminders of their children’s love. Take a page out of this by writing dad a heartfelt letter for Father’s Day. Take out your pen and paper, and write down everything you’ve always wanted to tell him, straight from your heart. This will make him teary-eyed, guaranteed.

Take out your favorite family photos.

A digital frame filled all of your loveliest moments as a family will definitely make your dad smile. Scan your old film photos and upload them on a Nixplay Frame along with digital images of your more recent family events and vacations. He’ll be absolutely delighted to have his favorite images at his fingertips–no need to wipe the dust off the photo albums in the attic!

Don’t miss Nixplay’s Father’s Day sale and get up to 25% off selected frames, only until June 16!

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