E38: A corporate lawyer leaves Singapore and moves to Bali for a creative, slower & happier life | Jean Voronkova in Bali, Indonesia

I'm excited to invite you to my conversation with Jean Voronkova. Jean was born and raised in Singapore, but now lives with her husband Vitaly in Bali, Indonesia. Together, they have built passive income streams and investments to be able to live a slow, simple and fulfilling life in Bali. They have intentionally opted out of the workaholic 9-5 culture, and now prioritize joy and peace over the golden handcuffs of a corporate paycheck. By design, they have given themselves ample time to be creative and surf. One of their creative pursuits is running a popular Youtube channel, where Jean shares practical advice for others who dream of leaving the rat race behind.  In her previous life, Jean worked as a corporate lawyer in both Singapore and Dubai.  By all standards she was a success, living comfortably with ample means to shop, eat out, and travel. Yet, deep down, she was desperately unhappy. A couple of years in, she picked up surfing as a hobby and completely fell in love with the sport. The act of surfing was a meditation, allowing her ample time and space in her body to reflect on what truly held importance and meaning in her life.  Jean realized she wanted to have more time to do the things that she loved, and she didn't want to live out her years trapped in a cubicle. In our conversation we speak about Jean's journey from corporate law to surfing, how she built a passive income, the trap of workaholism, breaking away from rigid cultural beliefs, spirituality, and so much more. Jean opens up about the pushback she faced from her family and friends after leaving her career, and how difficult it was to feel estranged from her loved ones. Thankfully, after some time, her family has come to accept her new life path after seeing how much happier she is now. This is a story about following your inner voice, bravery, and the profound joy of living with less. I hope you enjoy.To read her full feature visit: www.urbanexodus.com/blogSupport the showSign up for  Apple Podcasts premium or our Patreon Membership for ad-free listening, rapid-fire guest interviews & our new mini-pod Ditch the City. urbanexodus.com | @theurbanexodus | buy the book