We’re looking forward to introducing you to Zuzia Thorpe . Check out our conversation below.
Hi Zuzia, thank you for taking the time to reflect back on your journey with us. I think our readers are in for a real treat. There is so much we can all learn from each other and so thank you again for opening up with us. Let’s get into it: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
Usually sunrise beach walk with my dogs, bike to yoga studio for a session, followed by work
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Zuzia, I’m from Poland, where I grew up and now source Baltic Amber, 40-70 million years old tree sap with healing properties.
I graduated university of Gdańsk, with masters in marketing and set off to travel the world, backpacking through 6 continents, over 40 countries, as well as live and work in some of them.
I settled in Atlantic Beach over 15 years ago and grew my Amber business, promoting its healing properties to Jax!
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What was your earliest memory of feeling powerful?
I grew up in a communist country, with very limited options and resources.
Always dreamed about far and exotic travels, but thought they were out of my reach (my family did not have money, Polish people were not allowed to travel to non-Soviet destinations), but hard work and determination proved otherwise.
I started near, spending all my money I earned at various jobs in high school to take super long and uncomfortable buses across Europe, and then more opportunities evolved, and destinations only known from National Geographic were mine!
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Oh yes, there were plenty! How would I ever make all those dreams true, travel so far for long periods of time only with very limited finances. And somehow, it’d always work out.
I’d meet people, stumble upon opportunities that brought me to experience incredible adventures, see absolutely amazing places, meet wonderful people
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
Time with family and friends, nature, bare feet in the sand, hikes in the woods, frequent vacation, small simple pleasures every day
Simple, but fulfilling life, life-work balance done right
Less money and things, more fun and experiences
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: Are you tap dancing to work? Have you been that level of excited at any point in your career? If so, please tell us about those days.
Absolutely! I organize yoga retreats to Central America and each and every trip is such a blessing!
I truly enjoy every yoga and meditation class led by my incredible instructors, adore places and cultures I bring my groups to.
I also grew up with Baltic Amber and feel lucky I can spread its healing properties (as well as its beauty!) to people around me!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.livelovetravelgreen.com/healing-baltic-amber-jewelry
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healing_baltic_amber_jewelry/?hl=en
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zuziasoldenhoffthorpe/
- Other: https://www.instagram.com/livelovetravelgreen/
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