About our Guest:
Suki T. is a multifaceted professional known for her engaging podcast "Siesta with Suki," where she delves into a space where travel dreams meet the tranquil vibe of a siesta, and conversations flow as smoothly as Mezcal. Along with her guests, Suki explores the world through the eyes of immigrants, roaming nomads, and seasoned wanderers. "Siesta With Suki" is more than just a podcast; it's a community for dreamers, ready to explore vibrant cultures and breathtaking landscapes. There's a story for every traveler, a tip for every budget, and a toast to every journey. Suki shares her insights and interviews with experts and influencers in the field.
Suki is also the owner of La Soley, a sustainable boutique hotel located in Oaxaca City, Oaxaca, the belly of Mexico. La Soley is renowned for its commitment to eco-friendly practices and its inspiration drawn from the rich Oaxacan indigenous Zapotec culture. La Soley design features a blend of traditional and contemporary elements, with unique modern touches like USB connections in every room for the business traveler. Suki has permanently relocated to Oaxaca with her family to manage La Soley and offer guests an immersive experience that highlights the beauty and culture of the region
Suki's passion for travel extends to her personal life as well. She has been traveling and living outside of her native country with her husband and three children since 2012 and living in Mexico since 2020. Her journey and expertise make her a sought-after voice in the travel and international business podcasting space, offering valuable perspectives on living a balanced and fulfilling life.
Guest Links:
https://youtube.com/@siestawithsuki?si=ugKMsv_uOn9p_5Zv
About the Host:
Julie Ann is the Founder of Influence Publishing Inc and a TEDx Speaker. In the last ten years she has published over 300 authors and made over 80% of those International Best Sellers. She claims to be the world only Dyslexic book publisher, and her TEDx Talk on “The Gift of Dyslexia” has had almost 100,000 views. She has been featured on British and Canadian TV, The Daily Mail, International Radio and Podcasts and conducted many inspirational speeches. She has won many awards including The Golden Gavel Speech contest, International Toastmasters, Woman of Worth Success and Soul, Unlimited Woman of Creativity and The Canadian Business Excellence Awards, (Creative Book Publishing) in 2021.
She is the Best-Selling author of “Around the World in Seven Years – A Life-Changing Journey” that catalogues her journey around the world from 1998-2005 by sailboat, train, bus, and plane. She is a member of the New York Circumnavigators club as the slowest circumnavigator, travelling from the UK to South Africa, Tanzania, Dar es Salem, Zanzibar, Kenya, Seychelles, Maldives and the tiny remote archipelago of the uninhabited islands of Chagos (where she lived on a desert island for 3 months). She crossed the Indian Ocean by sailboat to Thailand and Malaysia, where she created a backpackers remote islands tour business for 2 years. She then travelled alone to
Laos and Cambodia and then flew to Vancouver, Canada, to join another boat and sail the Baja of Mexico, and the Sea of Cortez. Her circumnavigation was complete when she flew the final leg from Mexico City back to the UK. She presently lives in Puerto Vallarta where she met her Mexican Fiancé who was a Salsa and Latin dance instructor. She discovered unconditional love with him and lived life to the full, dancing Salsa, Cumbia, and the Cha Cha every week along with the live Cuban band in Bodeguita Cuban club in Puerto Vallarta. He recently passed and this inspired her to start this podcast show to inspire other people to live a life on purpose and in joy and with no regrets! The last 3 years in Puerto Vallarta have been the best years of her life, at a time when many were experiencing the opposite. She is a dual citizen of the UK and Canada.
Links:
LinkedIn: Julie Salisbury
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