Join me for an emotional and insightful episode with Julie Kershner, a luxury real estate specialist who divides her time between Wyoming and Cabo. Julie shares her career journey, personal stories, and the significant life events that have shaped her resilient spirit. From recounting her time in Mexico and the challenges of the real estate market to touching personal moments, Julie opens up about her relationship with her late fiancé and their unique connection beyond life. Don't miss this heartfelt conversation filled with wisdom, laughter, and life lessons.

00:00 Introduction to Julie Kershner
01:03 Julie's Real Estate Journey
01:58 Life in Cabo and Wyoming
04:56 Challenges and Rewards of Real Estate in Mexico
07:19 Navigating Legalities and Building Relationships
11:08 Personal Stories and Experiences
14:17 Weathering the Storms
22:35 Resilience and Adaptability
28:35 Reflecting on Life Lessons
29:18 A Heartbreaking Loss
30:34 Connecting Beyond the Grave
33:16 Birthday Surprises and Signs
38:50 Cherished Friendships and Traditions
48:16 Unfinished Business and Hard Lessons
54:30 Final Thoughts and Wisdom

To view Julie's Los Cabos properties, or connect with Julie Kershner:
https://cabosanlucashomesforsale.net/
Loscabosluxuryhomes.com

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Tracy Shelton and her husband Marion transitioned from a conventional land-based lifestyle to living full-time on a boat, cruising along the eastern U.S. coast from Key West to Annapolis. Over 15 months, they encountered severe storms, mechanical challenges, and personal struggles while embracing the beauty of marine life, historic cities, and boating communities. Tracy shares her detailed experiences, including provisioning while at sea, overcoming medical challenges, and the profound impact of seeing ocean pollution, which led her to open an eco-friendly salon in Venice, Florida. Get an inside look at the highs and lows of life on the water, the unique friendships formed, and the invaluable lessons learned along the way.

Shrimp Perloo recipe (low country shrimp and rice) https://urls.grow.me/QbYEwPXMb

Tracy's organic salon, il Salone Verde: https://www.ilsaloneverde.com/

il Salone Verde Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558150959074

00:00 Leaving the Conventional Life Behind

00:53 Challenges and Joys of Boat Life

01:10 Adapting to Boat Life

01:31 A Generous Encounter and Eco-Friendly Inspiration

02:00 Introduction to Tracy Shelton

02:46 The Decision to Live on a Boat

03:26 Learning to Sail and First Adventures

13:27 Surviving a Storm in Dry Tortugas

20:03 Exploring the East Coast

29:11 Navigating the Dismal Swamp

39:33 Majestic Pelicans and Capturing Memories

40:26 Exploring Annapolis and Chesapeake Bay

41:32 Meeting Buck in Georgetown, South Carolina

48:22 Provisioning and Life on the Boat

53:18 Night Sailing Adventures

57:34 Engine Troubles and Safety Measures

01:00:40 Returning to Key West and Coconut Row

01:02:34 Reflections on Living Aboard and Environmental Impact

01:04:21 Transitioning to Life on Land and New Beginnings

01:06:15 Favorite Cocktails and Non-Alcoholic Alternatives

01:14:09 Community Connections and Networking

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Michelle Bouse is a licensed esthetician and professional makeup artist now serving SW Florida. She spent over 20 years owning her own business and serving Hollywood stars from Jesse Metcalfe to John Schneider to Jennifer Garner.

She started in New Jersey in musical theater as a dancer, earning her living through private events. Auditioning for each role taught her resilience, and self confidence.

We discuss the difference in cultures from New Jersey to California to Florida (and a little Iowa or Midwest sprinkled in). We also talk about the importance of words and how different it feels to say, "I'm Starting a New Chapter", rather than saying "I'm starting over".

Michelle notes 4 ingredients in her Recipe for Life:

• Happiness is a Choice,
• Kindness is a Must,
• Joy should be Shared, and
• Gratitude is the most important

We also chat about the significance of saying "Yes!" to opportunities. And to accepting complements.

At one point in our chat, Michelle called me "Wise". I feel like I can usually receive and appreciate complements, but being called "wise" felt very different for me. I'm exploring why, but I suspect it has something to do with it feeling "unearned" to me. Wise is something reserved for older people. Well.... news flash! I AM older. And... I definitely have had the opportunity to practice resilience and patience through the years. Lord knows I haven't always been "my best self" and there are some things I would have done differently. But I have learned a lot and if I can use my experience (good and bad) to support someone else, then I'm all for it! I'll keep working on why the word "wise" is hard for me to receive... and will learn from my wise friends (new and old).

To connect with Michelle or learn about her services: https://michellebouse.com/

Wine Camp! It's a THING! Prices go up July 1 - don't miss your opportunity to experience this Texas Hill Country retreat with your besties! To learn more and reserve your spot: https://pennyforyourshots.com/wine-camp
Stay up-to-date on details: wine-camp.pennyforyourshots.com

To connect with Penny or learn more, check out www.pennyforyourshots.com

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