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Hi, I’m Marina! I’m from São Paulo, Brazil, and I’ve been living abroad for 11 years across different continents. I live a semi-nomadic lifestyle, traveling often, but currently based in Malaysia. I have a lovely apartment in Penang, stylishly decorated, with the most beautiful sunsets on the island, it’s an inspiring space to live and work. I share my days with my dog, Kaya, and I love being in nature, exploring waterfalls, relaxing at the beach, walking through Georgetown, doing yoga, and soaking up the local culture. I work online with clients as a psychotherapist and psychoanalyst, and I’m currently niching my business, so...
At the moment, I’m looking for creative individuals who can help me with this next phase of my psychotherapy business. The skills I’m seeking include:
Video making & editing
Photography
Content creation & strategies
Website development and design
Creative marketing
I’m especially looking for people who have their own equipment and can show examples of previous work — professional, clean, and functional is perfect; nothing needs to be “super fancy.”
If you have experience with content creation, video production, website development, or creative marketing, and can share examples of your past work, I would love to hear from you and explore how we can collaborate.
Note on reviews:
The older reviews on my profile are from when I was living in a different home with a partner. This is now a new space where I live on my own.
— Marina
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Help with Computers/ Internet
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers will get to experience life on a tropical island, surrounded by lush rainforest and just minutes from the beach. Penang offers a unique mix of natural beauty, history, and culture, and living here gives you time to really soak it all in.
You can:
Walk to Miami Beach in minutes for a swim or sunset
Visit and hike in Penang National Park, mountains, and waterfalls
Explore the island’s vibrant food scene — a fusion of Malay, Chinese, and Indian flavours
Discover Malaysian history and culture in George Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site
Learn or practice English or Portuguese
Taste exotic tropical fruits and visit local farms (including durian — the “king of fruits”!)
Spot tropical birds and other wildlife in their natural habitat,
It’s a place to work with your hands, connect with nature, and experience the cultural richness of Penang.
Help
I’m looking for travelers who are creative, independent, and passionate about storytelling through digital media.
At the moment, I could use help with:
Video making & editing
Website development & design
Creative marketing & fresh ideas for my therapy business
In exchange, you’ll have your own bedroom and plenty of free time to explore the beautiful island of Penang. I usually ask for up to 5 hours of help per day, Monday to Friday, with weekends free. For lighter tasks, such as content planning or editing, the schedule can be even more flexible.
If you’re proactive, creative, and happy to bring your own ideas, you’ll feel right at home here — and your contributions will help shape the next phase of my psychotherapy business.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
Malay: Beginner
Accommodation
I offer a comfortable queen-sized bed in a private bedroom with your own bathroom in my beautiful apartment, just 5 minutes from Miami Beach in Batu Ferringhi area. Peaceful part of the island yet close to cafes, shops, and local life, perfect for relaxing after a day of helping or exploring.
Accommodation perks:
You’ll enjoy an ocean view from the apartment, plus an ample corner sea view from your own room, perfect for chilling, working, or soaking in the tropical atmosphere. It’s truly a digital nomad’s paradise.
Note:
If I don’t require any help at the time of your travel, you can inquire about renting the room instead.
What else ...
Public transport is available in the area, with buses running daily from early morning to evening. Scooters can also be rented from nearby shops if you want more freedom to explore. There’s good phone signal at home and good Wi-Fi.
In your time off, you can:
Relax at the apartment or by the pool
Walk to the beach for a swim or sunset
Hike to nearby waterfalls or explore Penang National Park
Meditate, read in a hammock, or simply enjoy the sound of the birds
Discover Penang Island, from bustling George Town to quiet fishing villages and scenic viewpoints
Whether you want adventure or relaxation, there’s plenty to enjoy right at your doorstep.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
I have a good WIFI connection.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
My animals / pets
Kaya
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They have such calm, easygoing energy and were very respectful of the space. I… read more
Penang is a beautiful island, and we loved exploring it while volunteering there. Marina gave us great tips about local markets, restaurants, beaches, and waterfalls, which made our experience even… read more
Wish you all the best for you guys!!!
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They have such calm, easygoing energy and were very respectful of the space. I… read more
Penang is a beautiful island, and we loved exploring it while volunteering there. Marina gave us great tips about local markets, restaurants, beaches, and waterfalls, which made our experience even… read more
Wish you all the best for you guys!!!
After months of travelling we needed a causy place to stay and relax a bit, their house is just perfect for this.
We also loved looking after their dog and cat, very easy pets and lovely!
Jouri and Marina are very nice and easygoing, they helped us a lot, especially cause we we're… read more
The area is relatively isolated and is a good hour on the bus to the centre of… read more
We enjoyed our time together, as did our pets. Kaya, our dog, was looking for them after they had left. This shows us how they were able to bond and show care for… read more
They are a lovely couple and we loved sharing some conversations, meals and drinks together.
Everything described in their profile was accurate to how our stay was in reality: a backpackers dream!
The daily tasks were different each day: meal prepping, taking care of the pets, vacuum… read more
