Episode 4

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3rd Apr 2025

Embracing Uncertainty: Dina's Path to Location Independence and Personal Transformation

In this compelling episode, we dive into Dina's transformative journey from a seemingly perfect life in Los Angeles to a bold leap into the unknown in Vietnam. Despite having a successful career and a life many dream of, Dina felt unfulfilled and trapped by conventional norms. This episode explores her courageous decision to purchase a one-way ticket to Vietnam, igniting a journey toward location independence and personal growth. Through insightful conversations, Dina shares how travel became a catalyst for self-discovery and emotional healing, turning past resentments into gratitude. We delve into the power of questioning societal norms and embracing uncertainty to craft a life aligned with personal values. This episode is an inspiring invitation to envision a life without constraints, urging listeners to lean into the present and listen to their inner guidance for clarity in chaos.

Key Takeaways & Lessons:
The importance of recognizing when a seemingly perfect life doesn't align with personal fulfillment.Travel as a means of revelation and personal discovery, not just an escape.The power of questioning and redefining beliefs to align with personal aspirations.Strategies for designing a freedom-based business and life.

Timestamps & Chapters:
:[00:00:00] Journey to Location Independence: Dina's decision to leave her career for travel.
[00:10:51] Travel as Revelation: Transforming past resentments into gratitude.
[00:19:43] Finding Clarity in Surrendering to Uncertainty: Embracing identity disentanglement.[00:27:31] Creating Your Ideal Location Independent Reality: Redefining beliefs for freedom.
[00:36:13] Designing a Freedom-Based Business: Envisioning true personal freedom.

Resources:
Checkout my ‘Are you Capable’ Free Quiz HERE
Grab my book Hot Mess Magic HERE
Get No BS by Burke gear HERE use code: NOBS at checkout fo 20% off
Dive into Dina’s Blog & all her FREE goodies HERE

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Michelle Burke is an author, speaker, and no-BS truth-teller who’s lived through enough reinventions to know that life doesn’t come with a script. Known for her raw honesty, dark wit and unapologetic depth, she brings decades of experience, resilience, and realness to everything she touches. Whether on stage, on the page, or behind the mic, Michelle shows up scarred, sacred, and ready to burn the façade to the ground one conversation at a time.