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The Half Gringo & Local
Manage episode 439474690 series 3516305
In this episode, we sit down with Justin Solis, a Belizean by descent and American by birth, to dive deep into the "Belizean-American Dream." Justin shares his journey from his upbringing in the U.S. to starting Belize's first vegan and cold-pressed juice eatery. Hear about his challenges, culture shocks, and triumphs as he navigates both American corporate life and Belizean entrepreneurship.
Topics we cover: 🌍 The Belizean dream of moving abroad to "get ahead" 🌱 Starting and maintaining a business in Belize 💼 Transitioning from minimum-wage jobs to global tech sales 🍽️ Justin’s top mainland and island tours and eateries 🏝️ The one thing he'd change if he were mayor of the island
Don’t miss Justin’s inspiring journey, packed with insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, expats, and anyone intrigued by life in Belize. Hit Subscribe for more candid conversations about Belizean life!
Find Juice Alive here:
Website: https://www.juicedive.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juicedive?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juicedive?igsh=eXZibWh2dXFsOGF3
Where to Find us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegringaandlocal/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegringaandlocal
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tgalbz
TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@tglbelize
Email: TheGringaAndLocal@gmail.com
Website: https://the-gringa-local-belize.captivate.fm
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gringa-local-belize/id1709718641
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5i5DS3J1AuuaLPBUxlPhe4?si=5e8b077b2f154dac
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introducing the EP
1:54 - How Job Met Justin
2:27 - How Rachel Met Justin
3:20 - Justin's Work Background
5:46 - Belizean Patriac
7:47 - Connecting to your Belizean Heritage
9:07 - A Business Epiphany
11:20 - Starting a Business in Belize
14:34 - keeping Belize Start up Cost Low
16:01 - How to make money in Belize
18:31 - Belize Culture Shocks & Getting Stir crazy
20:12 - Belize Business Industry Shocks
21:46 - Veganism in Belize
23:42 - Travelling Beyond Belize
30:33 - Island & Mainland Must Do & Eatery
35:20 - Major for a Day
36:49 - Concluding
#BelizePodcast #BelizeLifestyle #JustinSolis #BelizeanAmericanDream #TravelBelize #BelizeBusiness #belize #belizevacation #travelbelize #traveltobelize #sanpedrobelize #ambergriscayebelize
19 Episoden
Manage episode 439474690 series 3516305
In this episode, we sit down with Justin Solis, a Belizean by descent and American by birth, to dive deep into the "Belizean-American Dream." Justin shares his journey from his upbringing in the U.S. to starting Belize's first vegan and cold-pressed juice eatery. Hear about his challenges, culture shocks, and triumphs as he navigates both American corporate life and Belizean entrepreneurship.
Topics we cover: 🌍 The Belizean dream of moving abroad to "get ahead" 🌱 Starting and maintaining a business in Belize 💼 Transitioning from minimum-wage jobs to global tech sales 🍽️ Justin’s top mainland and island tours and eateries 🏝️ The one thing he'd change if he were mayor of the island
Don’t miss Justin’s inspiring journey, packed with insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, expats, and anyone intrigued by life in Belize. Hit Subscribe for more candid conversations about Belizean life!
Find Juice Alive here:
Website: https://www.juicedive.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juicedive?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juicedive?igsh=eXZibWh2dXFsOGF3
Where to Find us:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegringaandlocal/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegringaandlocal
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tgalbz
TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@tglbelize
Email: TheGringaAndLocal@gmail.com
Website: https://the-gringa-local-belize.captivate.fm
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gringa-local-belize/id1709718641
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5i5DS3J1AuuaLPBUxlPhe4?si=5e8b077b2f154dac
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introducing the EP
1:54 - How Job Met Justin
2:27 - How Rachel Met Justin
3:20 - Justin's Work Background
5:46 - Belizean Patriac
7:47 - Connecting to your Belizean Heritage
9:07 - A Business Epiphany
11:20 - Starting a Business in Belize
14:34 - keeping Belize Start up Cost Low
16:01 - How to make money in Belize
18:31 - Belize Culture Shocks & Getting Stir crazy
20:12 - Belize Business Industry Shocks
21:46 - Veganism in Belize
23:42 - Travelling Beyond Belize
30:33 - Island & Mainland Must Do & Eatery
35:20 - Major for a Day
36:49 - Concluding
#BelizePodcast #BelizeLifestyle #JustinSolis #BelizeanAmericanDream #TravelBelize #BelizeBusiness #belize #belizevacation #travelbelize #traveltobelize #sanpedrobelize #ambergriscayebelize
19 Episoden
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