In today's episode, we delve into the transformative journey of Julie, a passionate spirit who sailed from her past as a yacht chef in Quebec, Canada, all the way to the vibrant beaches of Costa Rica. She's here to share with us the evolution of her dream—a boutique cafe and clothing store named Luna llena—that's stirring up the local community with coffee, fashion, and inspiration.
Join us as Julie recounts her adventure through the rugged terrain of starting a business in a new land, the cultural tides she navigated, and the personal milestones she's celebrated. From her heartfelt move into a space that was once destined to be a real estate office, to the creative culinary offerings sans kitchen, and the quirky mix of secondhand retail finds her store presents, Julie's story is one of resilience and redefinition.
visit Julie - https://www.lunallenacollectiv.com/
Highlights:
00:00 Introduction
04:37 Dislike cold, moved for more opportunities.
08:13 Tiny house owner runs coffee store inside.
11:58 Initial strict design, negotiated for functionality.
13:25 Working as a yacht chef has challenges.
16:17 Luxury environment allows for creative food offerings.
21:02 Challenges of planning and profit in hospitality.
26:47 Dad travels, I stay, hard to visit.
29:15 Integrating new ideas into established vision.
31:49 Best advice: Support and belief in your ideas.
Worst advice: Others projecting their fears onto you.
35:06 Main goal is to be happy always.
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