NBP86: Your Life's Next Chapter with Debbie Travis

  Introducing Debbie Travis - Home designer (self-taught interior decorator), British-Canadian television personality, a television Host and Producer, Best-selling Author, Public speaker and host of her Tuscan getaways. Debbie realized a few years ago, that she was no longer challenged by her successful TV career and she was so busy she felt she was missing out on the people and things that made her happy in her life. She dared to dream about a whole new direction in life-a plan to turn a 13th-century farmhouse in Tuscany into a unique hotel and retreat for people who need a change in their lives. Now she is not just living that dream, but sharing it with others. TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE: (05:10) Follow your dreams – meeting the right people (10:41) Confidence from being a model to being on Television (14:30) That aha moment realising you want more in life (15:42) The dream to have a home in Tuscany (16:00) Not just a holiday home in Tuscany, a place where everyone can experience the life of living in Tuscany (19:14) The experience at Debbie's Retreat, and how it transforms you (28:50) People who are successful love to talk about what they have done (31:07) It's never too late to start your new chapter in life HEAR MORE ABOUT DEBBIE TRAVIS: Born and raised in the North of England, Debbie blended her experience at art college and as a fashion model into a television career and launched the first decorating show in North America. Her talent for design coupled with her dry British wit made Debbie Travis a household name. She merged her two passions, design and television production by producing and hosting Debbie Travis' Painted House. A ground-breaking series. This series was followed by shows such as Debbie Travis' Facelift, From the Ground Up and All For One. Her latest project La Dolce Debbie, a six part 30-minute series documents her heart warming and often hilarious story of restoring a 13th century ruin in the heart of Tuscany. Debbie transformed the ruin into a Hotel and luxury retreat where like-minded women can experience the Tuscan lifestyle at her Girls' Getaways. Her latest inspiration book Design Your Next Chapter was published in 2018. FAVOURITE QUOTES TO SHARE WITH THE WORLD Just do it! No Ho Harario which in Italian means "I don't have a schedule' ONE BOOK YOU SHOULD READ Design Your Next Chapter – Penguin and Amazon CONNECT WITH DEBBIE Website Twitter Instagram Linkedin CONNECT WITH SASHKA Facebook Instagram Pinterest Twitter LinkedIn Want to be a guest on the podcast? Apply to be featured on the No Name Brand Podcast here. SUBSCRIBE ON      Get full access to Sashka’s Substack at thesashkaregina.substack.com/subscribe