You know that feeling when you're sitting in your comfortable life, but deep down you know there's something more calling you?
That restless energy that whispers "this isn't it" even when everything looks perfect on paper? That's exactly what happened to my guest Ioana Wilkinson. She had the house, the stable teaching job, the "should be happy" life - and yet something inside her was screaming for freedom, for travel, for a completely different way of living.
In this episode, we talk about Ioana's beautiful journey from small-town Texas to Barcelona, Spain - how she left everything behind to chase her dreams, and how becoming a mom during COVID completely shifted her path into freelance writing and location independence, building a career in your suitcase.
We chat about the identity crisis that can come with motherhood, the fear of losing your freedom, and how spirituality became the foundation for building a business and life that actually works.
This conversation goes places most career podcasts won't -we're talking about prayer as business strategy, about hearing God's voice in major decisions, and about that moment when you realize you're never actually alone.
Why "I will make a way for you" became Ioana's anchor through the scariest decisions
How to use intuition and prayer as actual business strategy (seriously)
The difference between fear marketing and desire marketing - and why it matters for your soul
Why surrendering control actually gives you more power in business and life
How to trust that inner voice when it's telling you to make a major life change - even when it seems crazy to everyoneelse
How Ioana replaced her teaching income within months through freelance writing - starting with zero experience
The power of win probability and why responding to existing opportunities beats cold pitching every time
How to build a business that travels with you
Enjoy x Meli
Ready to explore freelance writing as your path to your own freedom? Then connect with Ioana and learn more about her courses and coaching here:
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ioana@innovatechcontent.com or ioanawilkinson@gmail.com
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