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Episode Synopsis
Today, I'm thrilled to share the journey of Mathilde Turco, a trailblazer transitioning from the construction industry to entrepreneurship and content creation.Despite being in a male-dominated field, she embraced the challenges, turning them into opportunities for growth and empowerment. Her story is a testament to the resilience and tenacity of women paving their own paths in traditionally male sectors.However, Mathilde's narrative doesn't end there. Today she's on a mission to redefine her passion, embarking on a self-discovery journey that led her to entrepreneurshipThrough our conversation, you'll discover how Mathilde navigated the hurdles of leaving a secure job, facing societal judgments, and the daunting leap into financial uncertainty. Her insights on overcoming naysayers, maintaining confidence amidst change, and strategically planning for financial stability are invaluable.Let's dive into this transformative tale of courage, innovation, and the pursuit of genuine fulfilment.Key Highlights:Entrepreneurship journey, networking + fearsOvercoming obstacles in career transitionsFinances + pursuing dreamsConnect with MathildeMathilde was named after her great grandmother. She was raised between the French/Italian Riviera, at the heart of ‘dolce vitta’ lifestyle, and the fast-paced life of New York City. She is half Italian, half French, and also grew up with an American stepmom and a Gypsy stepdad. Her childhood was spent alternating between housing projects and some of the wealthiest places on Earth, giving her a unique perspective on life, and other people.She graduated at a young age with a B.B.A. at the International University of Monaco and with a master’s degree in international business from Skema University in France. She then moved to NYC and worked in the construction industry for about 9 years. After which she decided to pursue her passion.Mathilde is a traveler and a spiritualist, who loves to inspire as much as she loves to be inspired.Art &travel has played a major role in helping her make important life changes and manifest the life that she always wanted.Website: https://linktr.ee/mathi.nicole Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mathi.nicole/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mathi.nicole/ About the HostHugh Zaretsky, was an IT executive until his wake-up call came on 9/11. Realizing how short life can be, Hugh transitioned his career to become a real estate investor, international speaker, best-selling author, philanthropist, and advocate for empowering individuals. Hugh started investing in the precursor to Short-Term Rentals back in 2005. His expertise in cash-flowing properties (STR, SFH, and multi-family) has allowed him to successfully train over 12,500 real estate investors and entrepreneurs to complete profitable real estate transactions, launch businesses, or take them to the next level.Hugh has been a certified real estate continuing education instructor in 4 different states. His latest book "The Launch Button" was an Amazon best seller in 4 categories including all of real estate. He recently spoke at the Humanity Summit in Portugal on the global issue of "Sustainable tourism (including STRs) and how to work with local communities". His dedication to mentoring and coaching aspiring entrepreneurs makes Hugh a highly sought-after speaker. Get ready to be inspired and gain invaluable insights from Hugh's wealth of experience.
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