Melad

& Christina

Travel information

We are currently

Activities we are interested in:

Learning new skills, Surfing, Gardening, Photography, Art, Self Improvement, Nature, Hiking

Description

Update: Currently doing a work away in Puerto Rico with Lisa

https://www.workaway.info/en/host/585156514878 ( Feel free to contact for reference )

Arrived here on Sept 13 and will be here until January. Some Of the work we have been doing here:

Planting Seeds, Transplanting, Feeding,

Harvesting bamboo and building basic structures with it such as Garden fences, trellises etc.

Harvesting tropical Roots such as Name Root, Cassava, Sweet Potatoes

Clearing land, preparing the fields and making new gardens

Learning about the local flora and fauna & practice permaculture techniques to add value to the land

Pest control using natural products

Watching the house and taking care of the land when the owner is away

Working as a team to create meals, cleaning, maintenance and other house hold chores


A little bit about us =)

Elias--> Travel, learning and exploring has been a passion of mine and I love spending time in nature. Some of my adventure trips include driving across Canada and camping along the way (6 weeks). I spent 3 months in the Amazonian jungle of Peru working with a non profit Permaculture center where we focused working with natural medicine, preserving nature, permaculture and working with indigenous groups in a sustainable fashion. I have trekked the great Himalayas for 2 weeks to Everest base camp (one of my most memorable experiences) Trekked 5 days in the Andes to Machu Pichu, Trekked in the rocky mountains and climbed Mount Snowden in Wales. I did a 6 week motorcycle (off road/camping) trip in Mongolia across the country in search of the elusive reindeer tribe. I have spent time with the Shamans in the Amazonian jungle, Mongolian Steppe, Bolivian Andes and in Canada. Toronto, Canada used to be my home base but I have lived in London, UK for a year and 6 years in Los Angeles. In total have been to about 34 countries and will have visited about 40 countries by august 2023 (currently traveling in Asia).

When I am not traveling I am growing/gardening or building our online business. Wherever I stay a garden tends to pop up, growing seems to be in my nature. While living in Canada and Los Angeles I have grown most vegetables and have a firm understanding about plants/growing food. I used to have chickens and love to work with animals. I Get along with pets really well (Love cats).

I studied biomedical toxicology for 2 years and 4 years of economics at the University of Guelph, Canada. One of my biggest passions is photography, especially of nature.

I met my wife Christine in Mongolia who was visiting from Los Angeles. She visited me in London in march 2017 (after we met in Mongolia in 2016) subsequently I visited Los Angeles later that year. What was originally a 10 day visit turned into a 6 year adventure. I ended up leaving everything behind in London and we got married in Los Angeles. I am a Canadian citizen and a permanent resident in the U.S. (Working on becoming a U.S Citizen :) )

We have an online business on Etsy where we sell custom products, mostly Digital Prints and currently working on a second shop focusing on clothing. Please visit the link below to get a better idea. We are traveling the world and building our online business. We do need an internet connection as we deal with clients about 4 / 5 hours a day (8-10 hours if we work on expanding the business and have nothing else going on). We make a great team and have great synergy working on different projects together.

I am a quick learner, love learning new skills and working with my hands as I do enjoy physical labor.

We are hard workers and both enjoy challenging ourselves by learning new skills.


Christine---> Traveling, experiencing diverse cultures and being of service to others are some of my greatest passions. Prior to my shift into the digital nomad lifestyle, I was fortunate to have a successful 20 year+ career as an Executive Creative Director doing graphic design and marketing & communications for many companies. I have owned an advertising agency that worked exclusively with nonprofits, and my C-level position was at the American Film Institute in Hollywood where I oversaw a team of 5 departments with over 100 employees. Ask me about virtually any actor or film, and I most likely have a good story for you =) Being a cinephile, this was incredibly rewarding and a great challenge. I transitioned to my own consultancy business and expanded to managing a successful E-commerce shop with my husband, which we manage for 3-4 hours daily. This affords us the freedom of digital nomad status which is the main goal.

In my travels to over 15 countries (so far) my most memorable and rewarding was a 3 month family homestay in Kolkata India. I participated in humanitarian efforts with Dr. Ashoke Prahadesh and Maharaji Holistic Clinics; where I visited Women’s Shelters, Holistic Cancer treatment centers, Ayurveda & general medical treatment clinics, and Clean water Initiatives throughout the rural West Bengal region. I cooked, cleaned, assisted in office/administrative duties and provided basic patient care and mental health support.

I hold a BFA specializing in painting, drawing, graphic design and art history. My other passions and skills include, but not limited to: Cooking, Food prep/Meal planning, Garden Care, Animal care & welfare (behavioral / socialization / hygiene / conservation efforts / volunteer work with dog/cat rehabilitation centers in West LA shelters). I am at my most peaceful while among wildlife. Also an expert in Graphic design, websites, marketing & Communications, painting, drawing and I am also a PADi Certified Open Water Diver.

My husband and I are an excellent team and we combine our vastly unique experiences into a powerhouse of good will and hard work. I look forward to offering my skills which can be of great support and service to a variety of hosts in the program.

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
Spanish

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Art Projects

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

Helping around the house

General Maintenance

Life at a Farmstay

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Eco Projects

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Able to teach about:  

Gardening

Creating/ Cooking family meals

More details about your skills

Melad Elias Osmani -->
Some of my work experience include:
- Manager at a company that imported Cheese from Europe into Canada
- Receptionist at one of the biggest hostel in London, UK
- Cleaner at a cleaning company London, UK
- General Laborer at construction site (cleanup, supplying tools, and carrying materials) London, UK
- General help at a surf school in the Canaries, Spain
- Business development manager for a moving company in Los Angeles
- Started Various business ventures such as marketing and communications company, greeting cards and a moving company.
- Business owner of 2 online shops on Etsy (AngelCityGalleria is currently top 1% of shops on Etsy) www.etsy.com/shop/AngelCityGalleria

Personal Projects Include:
- 10 years of gardening/Growing food experience, 4 in Canada and 6 in Los Angeles (I take great joy in working with plants/nature/animals)
- 3 months helping out at a permaculture center in Amazon, Peru
- General labor helping friends out with various projects including painting, building chicken coup, create gardens, landscaping, demolition.

Other:
I am a hard worker who is not afraid of learning new skills, I pay attention to detail and am a quick learner. I have great work ethics as I believe everything that I get myself involved in I give it a 200%. Great at time management and following instructions. Great work attitude and am able to learn on my own and think outside the box. Good problem solving skills and I like to set goals and complete tasks.

Christina Marie Comstock--->

Professional Experience:
20 year+ career as an Executive Creative Director in Marketing & Communications + Independent Marketing Agency owner serving 5o1(c)3 nonprofits
C-level manager of a Fortune 500 Film preservation organization with a team of 5 departments with over 100 employees.
E-commerce shop owner & entrepreneur
Basic IT skills (no coding), Advanced/Expert computer/software skills with emphasis in iOS environment
Painting, drawing, graphic design, web design, communications, branding and consulting
Event design & production, outdoor marketing, AV interface and integration
BFA degree - Graphic Design, Illustration & Art History

Other Experience:
3 month family homestay in Kolkata India at Maharaji Holistic Clinic and humanitarian initiatives throughout the rural West Bengal region.
Animal welfare, general care, socialization, rehabilitation - West LA Animal Shelters
Organic and healthy cooking, baking, meal planning, cleaning
Office/administrative duties
Painting, gardening, planting, harvesting
Iyengar Yoga, meditation practitioner
PADi Open Water Scuba Certified

Other:

I am most at peace near the ocean and among nature & wildlife of any kind. As a certified diver, I'm also interested in marine biology, oceanic ecosystems & conservation. My husband and I built a sustainable organic garden and lived off of our own produce, so I'm an excellent cook, baker, meal planner and homemaker. I am also a skilled painter and love fixing things up and enjoy getting my hands dirty.

Age

36 & 47

What else ...

Melad Elias Osmani-->

I am very easy going, get along with all walks of life. I have experienced many cultures with many different views on life. Have spent time with the monks for 3 weeks at a Buddhist monastery in Myanmar exploring Buddhist philosophy and learning about their way of life which had a deep impact on me. I am interested in living systems, permaculture, Agriculture, Surfing/Watersports, Service to others and making life around me better in any way I can. I love reading books in my spare time and enjoy having deep conversations about life, different viewpoints and the nature of reality. My greatest teachers are the natural world and the individuals that I come in contact with. I believe you can learn something from everyone.

Christine Marie Comstock--->

I'm an adventurer and seeker of experience and learning. Also very detail oriented, hard working and dependable. I'm a quiet, respectful and intuitive person and a good listener. Above all, I strive to be a conscious creator of kindness, curiosity and self awareness in the world. Being of service to others and community is a privilege and honor.

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