The Maverick Show: Global Travel Stories & Life Beyond Borders

375: Growing Up Global: Taylor Wallace on Brazil, South Africa, Singapore & Finding Her Place in the World

Feb 9, 2026
Taylor Wallace, longtime digital nomad, remote entrepreneur and nonprofit leader who has lived across Latin America, Southeast Asia and North America. She recounts formative years in South Africa, summers exploring Singapore, and deep family ties to Brazil. Short, vivid stories trace how travel and multicultural roots shaped her sense of belonging and global perspective.
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ANECDOTE

Parents Settled In Panama

  • Taylor described visiting her parents in Boquete, Panama, where they became residents and found joy in local life.
  • She emphasized the relief of seeing parents settled and content in a new country.
ADVICE

Explore Your Heritage Actively

  • Taylor encouraged exploring all parts of your heritage and giving yourself permission to play with identity.
  • She credited parental support and intentional freedom as key to discovering which cultures resonated most.
ANECDOTE

Childhood Freedom In Singapore

  • Taylor described summer stays in Singapore where she was free to roam with only a paper map and felt safe exploring during Chinese New Year.
  • The experience anchored her belief that cities can be clean, kind, and safe for solo exploration.
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