If you've been watching Debbie Travis decorate on TV for years like I have, then you're going to love hearing what she's up to now! Basically, she's living my dream, having moved to Tuscany a decade ago where she now spends her days making her own olive oil and wine, hosting groups of women for life-changing retreats at her villa and writing books about her life like her latest one: Laugh More: Stories from an Unexpected Life.
This was what she envisioned as her next chapter after pioneering the modern-day home decorating show, writing multiple books, and making her wealth through her production company and brand deals all before it was cool to do it. So the question remains, what's your next chapter look like once you've reached your version of financial freedom?
In this episode, we talk about her incredible career and financial journey from broke model in London to household name in Canada, while also exploring how we should all dream big, make plans and take more risks because we only have one life to live (so might as well live it to the fullest).
*This episode of the More Money Podcast is supported by National Bank Direct Brokerage, the first broker from a Canadian bank to offer online trading of stocks and ETFs for zero commissions. To learn more and open an account, visit https://nbdb.ca/.*
📖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
04:11 Debbie's Journey
07:05 The Evolution of Debbie's Writing Career
10:10 The Importance of Laughter and Community
13:15 Finding Purpose Beyond Financial Success
16:00 The Shift from Success to Personal Fulfillment
19:20 Embracing a New Way of Life in Italy
22:02 The Journey to Creating a Retreat
25:01 Rethinking Community and Family Dynamics
31:54 The Dream of Italy: A Journey Begins
34:23 Creating Retreats: The Birth of an Idea
36:39 Transforming Spaces: From Ruins to Retreats
38:17 The Retreat Experience: Connection and Joy
42:52 Building the Villa: Challenges and Triumphs
46:51 Financial Realities: Investing in a Dream
51:46 Reality TV: The Choice to Stay Authentic
54:14 The Power of Dreams and Reality Shows
55:18 From Humble Beginnings to Success
56:08 Embracing Opportunities and Overcoming Challenges
58:12 Life Lessons from a Working-Class Upbringing
01:00:04 The Journey to Television Stardom
01:02:14 Creating a Successful Brand and Book Deal
01:04:08 The Impact of Timing and Media Exposure
01:07:11 The Human Element in Home Renovation Shows
01:09:04 The Importance of Storytelling and Laughter
01:11:11 The Role of Food and Memories in Life
01:13:12 Podcasting and Sharing Life Stories
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