Remote Work Retirement
The Remote Work Retirement podcast helps mid-career professionals and retirees design a flexible, fulfilling, and financially secure future through remote work. Whether you're leaving the traditional workforce, looking for part-time remote opportunities, or building a location-independent business, host Camille Attell shares expert strategies, real-life success stories, and practical tips to help you make remote work work for you. Tune in for actionable insights that bring you closer to the freedom and income you deserve—on your own terms.
Episodes
119 episodes
Is It Too Late to Start a Business?
Think you're too old, too behind on tech, or too overwhelmed to start a business? In this episode, Camille tackles those fears with real talk and actionable advice. Whether you're 50, 60, or even 80, it’s not too late to start somethin...
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35:33
Investing in Uncertain Times for Folks 50+
Meet financial advisor Eric La Manna as he breaks down what investing really means, especially for those over 50 pivoting to remote work or business ownership. He shares smart metaphors, clears up the mystery around cryptocurrency & explain...
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32:43
What Remote Hiring Managers Actually Look for in Candidates
We interview Brittany Ratsmith, hiring expert & business owner, to uncover what hiring managers are really looking for in remote job candidates. She will share practical advice from both the job seeker & employer perspec...
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Stop Sabotaging Your Transition to Remote Work
In this episode, Camille explores how self-sabotage can hinder mid-career professionals transitioning to remote work. Through the stories of Carol and Thomas, she illustrates how reframing personal challenges and adjusting mindsets can lead to ...
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Mental Muscles You Need to Build to Be a Remote Worker
Our topic needs more focus in remote work: Mental Muscles. No fluffy mindset tips: real tools to help face fear, overwhelm & frustration. New or seasoned these muscles are key to success.Frustration: Inevitable but Not an En...
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Must-See Sessions at the Freelance After 50 Summit
Camille highlights the Freelance After 50 Summit scheduled for April 15–17 & touches on how recent shifts in government policies, particularly tariffs & global trade, are contributing to financial concerns, especially for older...
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Tariffs, Stocks, and Jobs: My Take on How You May be Affected
Today’s episode explores recent developments in tariffs, stock market reactions, and employment implications, especially for retirees and older workers navigating remote work. Though not a policy expert, Camille interprets complex issues for an...
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Freelance After 50 (with Craig Cannings)
In this episode, Camille and Craig talk about what you will learn in the upcoming “Freelance After 50 Summit” which will include taking you through all the steps of launching a successful and profitable freelance career after 50.<...
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Five Ways to Increase Remote Work Opportunities This Year
This episode focuses on increasing remote work opportunities despite headlines suggesting a decline. Some companies are recalling employees to the office, while others have maintained or expanded remote work options, including hybrid models.
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Tips to Protect Your Career and Income During a Recession
This episode questions whether you can fully "recession-proof" yourself. While total protection is unrealistic, steps can help safeguard income and career stability. A recession is usually defined as two consecutive quarters of economic decline...
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What Can Job Seekers Learn from the Recent Job Market Report?
Drawing on a metaphor between almost walking into a wasp swarm, and the unpredictable economic climate, Camille encourages her listeners not to panic but be aware of market shifts. She emphasizes the importance of being open to and adapting to ...
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Will the Government's Return to Office Policy Bring an End to Remote Work?
Due to having a cold and somewhat scratchy voice, Camille is going to do something a little different with today's episode. She doesn't know if she's ever done this on the show but feels like this may make it a little easier to listen to he...
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Common Fears Shared by Job Seekers Over 50
Welcome back to the show and thank you for listening! Thank you for listening. You know, I haven't really thanked people for listening in a long time. It's probably because I haven't been recording a lot of podcasts. And I just assume that ...
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Top Five Work Trends for 2025
Welcome back to the show—or welcome if this is your first time listening. It’s the first episode of 2025, and I'll be kicking things off with a very popular topic. You’ve probably seen this subject all over the internet: the top tren...
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Wrap Up of My 6-week Hurricane Helene Volunteer Work
In episode 103, Camille breaks down her time in North Carolina and her volunteer work with the organization "All Hands and All Hearts" in the recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene that she started back in October. Six states were hit by th...
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Week Two: Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery Lessons Learned
In this episode, Camille continues her volunteer work with All Hands and Hearts, helping with the disaster relief following hurricane Helene in North and South Carolina.This week has been eventful, and she eager to share her experiences,...
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Day One: Helene Disaster Recovery with Bill Trinkle
In this episode. Camille introduces us to her friend, Bill Trinkle, in an interview about her upcoming volunteer efforts to assist with the Helene disaster recovery in the Ashville, North Carolins area, and how their mutual ties to that com...
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My 6-Week Journey to Help with Hurricane Helene Disaster Recovery
In episode 100, Camille is going to share about her 6-week journey to North Carolina, to help out with the Hurricane Helene disaster recovery efforts.Join Camille as she explains how and why she has decided to undertake this journey at ...
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Road Trip with Me: Solar Eclipse Part 4
It's time to join Camille and her husband, Bryce, on the final part of their journey to see the solar eclipse and beyond. If you haven't caught the previous episodes, you really should take the opportunity to go back and listen to those...
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Road Trip with Me: Solar Eclipse Part 3
In episode 98, we pick up with Part 3 of Road Trip with Me: Solar Eclipse.If you've been listening to the whole series since part one, Camille has talked about the journey of going out to Paris, Texas, which is where she and her husb...
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Road Trip with Me: Solar Eclipse Part 2
Where has Camille been? Did you think she disappeared? Au contraire good listener. She is back and ready to continue the saga of her journey to the sun.In episode 97, we join Camille, and her husband Bryce, as they travel the 2nd leg...
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Road Trip with Me: Solar Eclipse Part 1
Ready for an adventure? Join Camille, and her husband, Bryce, as they travel on down the road toward Texas and the upcoming solar eclipse. Things get off to a bumpy start, to say the least, with unexpected delays in getting her father moved...
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Celebrate your wins
In episode 95, Camille reminds you to celebrate your wins. Today’s episode is one that will hit home with many of you out there, and that is acknowledging and celebrating your wins every day. You may not think you have any, but they...
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