Kellie Stanbury | Island dreaming - escaping city life to start a social enterprise in Fiji

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The idea of packing up your city life and moving to Fiji sounds pretty idyllic, but what's it really like to move to a small Pacific island, away from family, friends and work?Kellie Stanbury is an executive turned entrepreneur who stepped away from a high-level career in the travel industry to experience life in Fiji with her hubby, their two young children and their pet dog, Larry.The move presented a unique opportunity to follow a long-held dream... and it ended up being the start of a very exciting new chapter in her career.In this episode, Kellie talks about:· Her career in the travel industry· The practical steps of moving your family to Fiji (with a dog!)· Arriving in the aftermath of Cyclone Winston· Studying an MBA remotely from her island home· Launching Three Hundred Islands, a social enterprise that began in her kitchen and supports local farmers in FijiCREDITSHost and producer: Jacqui OoiJoin us on Instagram: @whatshedidnextpodcastOur website is coming soon: whatshedidnext.com.auWith thanks to our guest Kellie Stanbury, co-founder and director of Three Hundred Islands, which produces Ginger Elixir - a nourishing, non-alcoholic drink made from Fijian pink ginger blended with pure Fijian honey and vanilla beans. Visit threehundredislands.com

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