28. From blogging to a thriving business and $130k in debt to debt free with Vanessa Wachtmeister

Today we're diving deep into the intersection of financial freedom, travel, and entrepreneurship. I'm joined by Vanessa Wachtmeister, a travel tech professional, angel investor, and founder of Wonder Onwards. Vanessa shares her incredible journey of being a young travel blogger to becoming an absolute powerhouse, helping other women achieve financial and location independence. We discuss exactly what catapulted her career, how she paid off $130k in debt, and the importance of living life vivaciously—even while tackling financial goals. Expect lots of laughs, candid advice, and inspiration to create a life on your own terms.🎙️ In this episode, We reflect on:How Vanessa turned her passion into a profitable business through strategic contentWhy you don’t need to sacrifice your lifestyle to achieve financial freedom (and how to focus on creating strong income streams instead)The realities of moving abroad and navigating personal finance while living as a digital nomadReady to unlock a new level of success? Tune in to learn how to connect with your inner guide, make aligned decisions, and find joy in your business.Connect with VanessaVanessa's IG: ⁠@wanderonwards⁠⁠Connect with Marina:Marina’s IG: ⁠⁠@vivaciouslymarina⁠⁠💌 Work with Marina: The next live mastermind cohort of Premium Presence begins in April 2026, get on the waitlist to secure the founders rate & access limited spots:⁠⁠https://vivaciousretreats.com/mastermind⁠⁠💌 Download the (free) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Feminine Business Planner ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to align your business with your cycle for feminine productivity without the burnout.https://vivacious.myflodesk.com/femplanner💌 Join Marina’s private email list Selfish, where she shares in-depth personal brand strategies and personal behind-the-scenes of scaling her business while prioritizing a spacious lifestyle: ⁠⁠https://vivacious.myflodesk.com/selfish⁠⁠Speak soon — and until then… Stay vivacious! ✨