What happens when you follow the whisper of a dream, and it leads you to a whole new life in Italy?
Today's guest, Chris Sobolev, co-owner of Super Savvy Travelers and a rising fine artist, returns to share the extraordinary "after" story of what's happened since her first appearance on the show in July 2024.
For those of you who have been in my world for a while, you know I love all things Italian. If you are new, welcome!
My love of Italy began in 1996 when I opened my first business, an entertainment PR company, where I worked with celebrities, visual and performing artists. I named it Capri PR because of my fascination and love of Italy and the Amalfi Coast.
Same time, famous author Frances Mayes wrote and released her memoir Under the Tuscan Sun. I was so enamored with her, the story and her lifestyle. I said at the time, "I want her life!"
The dream was planted. It was not until 2017 after 9 yrs in my coaching business that I honored that dream thanks to my coach at the time who helped me recover my dreams and make money with joy.
The result of that coaching session was a month-long stay in Florence, Italy that changed my life. Three more trips to Italy happened between 2017-2024. This is how Chris and I met as you will find the full story in our conversation.
Now, Chris is living the dream she once only imagined—owning several homes in Italy, making art, and running a thriving YouTube channel and Italian Home Ownership business with her husband, Pete.
But it wasn't all la dolce vita at first.
In this inspiring follow-up, we talk about the inner and outer transformations that got her there: rebuilding confidence, navigating online and offline stalkers, redefining her worth, and restructuring her business to align with high value clients, joy, authenticity, and ease.
Whether you're dreaming of an Italian lifestyle or longing to unlock your next creative chapter, this conversation is rich with permission, possibility, and practical insight.
You'll hear:
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The soulful connection that drew Chris (and me!) to Italy
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What changed in her business and mindset to make her dreams real
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Her advice for anyone longing to own a home in Italy and how she and her husband consult and take you through the process
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How art, following her joy, friendship, and inner work fueled her breakthroughs
Get ready to be inspired by what's possible when you say YES to the life your intuition has been whispering to you each day. Find all her ways to connect in show links and how to apply to discuss Italian Home Ownership.
Show links:
IG: @chrissobolev and @supersavvytravelers
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-sobolev-41a08713/
All About Italy FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/205311277354653
FB: Chris Sobolev https://www.facebook.com/chris.ellis.3720
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SuperSavvyTravelersLLC
YouTube: @ChrisSobolevFineArt
Fine Art Website: https://www.chrissobolev.com/
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