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Episode 3: She went on a Caribbean Vacation and Never Went Home...

Life in Paradise on a Shoestring

English - September 30, 2019 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 17 ratings
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She had it made living in Malibu, California. But the first time Cindy Lu visited this island paradise, she cried on the ferry ride over and - and she didn't even know where she was going. All she knew is it felt like she was coming home.  Is "Living Happily Ever After" a myth?  Perhaps, but after her 18 year marriage ended in divorce, Cindy's getting her grove back.

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Intro:00:02 Welcome. You are listening to the oversees life redesign podcast where you'll hear finally relaxed and inspirational interviews with people who are really living the dream. I'm Dawn Fleming an attorney turned alchemist and your host for the show, coming to you from the tropical Island paradise of Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Listen to conversations with courageous souls who stepped out of their comfort zones and designed a new way of life. They'll share their experiences, wisdom and offer practical steps you can take to redesign your life overseas. Listen, and you'll believe if you can dream it, you can achieve it.

Dawn:00:43 Okay. I'm so excited to be here with Cindy Lou. I knew the first time I met you that you were somebody I really wanted to connect with and had, um, amazing stories for sure.

Cindy:00:53 I already forgot. How did we meet?

Dawn:00:56 Well, um, we met at a party. Yeah, it was great. I just loved your story. You know, you went on vacation and never went home.

Cindy:01:06 Yeah. Yeah. That's basically what happened. I mean I've been home since, but it was supposed to be here week and ended up renting an apartment for a year. Yes.

Dawn:01:16 So let me ask you, did you have any inkling that you wanted to move overseas? 

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