In this episode, the host Simone is joined by Riselle, also known as the Traveling Island Girl. Riselle shares her journey as a travel writer, YouTuber, podcast host of Paradise Perspectives, and motivational coach focused on empowering women. They discuss the unique challenges and charms of island life and dating, especially in tourist destinations like St. Maarten and Vancouver Island. Riselle opens up about her personal growth journey, including getting over a heartbreak and rediscovering herself through solo travel, writing, and eventually starting her motivational coaching and retreats. She emphasizes the importance of self-love, individual growth in relationships, and not settling for less than what feels authentic. The conversation also covers how hosting retreats and creating luxury travel experiences for women can be a transformative and empowering adventure.

Follow Riselle here. (FYI, at the time of recording there's still one room left on the Island Awakening Luxury Retreat!)

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