How I lost all my money… - A private island business gone wrong

[@AzulUnlimited]

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[@lorenzopadinstr5263]

Hi Sara! I'm happy for you and also for your new experience "the boat" in 2019/2020 I had a kind of same experience I invested all my money in a Jamaican restaurant in my home town the business was doing very well but the COVID-19 destroyed everything so it was so hard to raise again but everything happens for a reason so never give up and fly high wish you the best and say hello to Aitor I had the best time in Mexico with you guys good luck

[@AzulUnlimited]

Aww thank you! Sorry you went through something similar. Not easy, but definitely character building😅

[@theck672]

Hi Sarah - what a poignant and beautiful video. Thank you for sharing your heartfelt thoughts and experiences. You inspire❣️ Please name your new boat: Abby … got to get my name vote 🗳️ in each and every opportunity! lol 😝

[@AzulUnlimited]

Thank you so much. Abby is on the list😁

[@scubakenny]

Wow, great video! Long time subscriber and fan of your channel here, and I applaud your journey. It makes me rethink my corporate life in Manhattan to just follow my passion and take risks and endure it all, the good and the bad. Thank you so much for sharing 🙌

[@AzulUnlimited]

Thank you for being here! It’s definitely scary to take the leap into inconsistent pay, challenging work environments, etc, but it’s an interacting path, for sure!🤣😅

[@DiveSouthFlorida]

Life is one step at a time. It is ok to fail. The only thing we can’t do is stop. Life does not stop, if one stops, life just drag you with it. It does not need to be fast, we just need to continue moving.

[@AzulUnlimited]

Left foot, right foot 💙

[@leezynel7203]

Seriously... I always thought the saying was: "Don't fall in love with a ski instructor" !! 🤣 As always, nice dive sequences...👍 Putting the COVID pandemic aside... two questions.... 1. Anything you would have done differently when starting the dive business? 2. Ever consider starting a new business venture where you would need to hire employees? Hasta La Vista!

[@AzulUnlimited]

Haha I think the same applies to any nomadic soul 🤣 as for your questions… I would’ve been more discerning about who I go into business with. Money changes people and you need to know all business partners are on the same page with how finances are understood and budget is followed. That being said, no I don’t plan on opening a physical location again.

[@Biodoc100]

That shark at 11:20 has seen some life... Great metaphor for your story, overcoming wounds and thriving! Thank you for sharing!!

[@AzulUnlimited]

I loved that shark so much! Such a powerful creature😍

[@mattvish2591]

Thank you, Sarah. It's truly tragic that you lost such an amazing dream. Stories like yours need to be told. So many people lost their life dreams due to the oppressive measures. I also spent the lockdowns in Indonesia, and it was very difficult for foreign investors. Only the larger dive centers with reserves could survive two years without business. It's only this year that things have returned to pre-COVID levels. I admire your strength and positive attitude-you still have plenty of time to realize your dreams in an even better, more exciting, and fuller way.

[@AzulUnlimited]

Absolutely. I feel like it was a blessing in disguise. I really love what I’m doing now 💙 thanks for watching

[@shaobojiang5353]

What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing! I wish you lots of peace and love.

[@AzulUnlimited]

Thank you so much 🥰

[@joselosada662]

As always, a Great video!!!.

[@AzulUnlimited]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@davidb5195]

Thank you for allowing me to follow you awesome Journey.

[@AzulUnlimited]

Thank YOU for being here!

[@freedomwanderer91]

Thanks for sharing.

[@AzulUnlimited]

Thanks for watching!

[@DeniseShaver-i5l]

❤Thank you for sharing! I love watching your story and videos! It helps while I wait for a kidney transplant!

[@AzulUnlimited]

So glad I can be with you as you wait 🫶 I’m praying you get care soon

[@timgosling6189]

So moving, the story and the images.

[@AzulUnlimited]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@vannerdherd]

WOW! your creativity is definitely on full blast right now...awesome flick! Glad you made it thru that rut...finding that low stress job has always been my goal...I feel like I wasted so many years chasing my career job yet I just wanna slow down & try to enjoy living life in simplicity. I don't think it is possible in the US, but maybe it is...seems you can never get away from untimely expenses, stress, or the hate...SIMPLE living is what I need, but with all of my projects I will probably be too old to get it all done. LOL! Anywho, cheers! ;)

[@AzulUnlimited]

It's definitely not the norm in the US, but it is possible if you're interested in alternative housing options. Rent is just too crazy in most of the country to get out of the rat race...

[@theck672]

P.S. this video deserves a “webbie” … or whatever the online content equivalent to an Emmy is… just sayin’ …

[@AzulUnlimited]

That’s so sweet 💙🥹

[@dougcramer5454]

Great story, you were never lost, you didn't pay attention to your inner self

[@AzulUnlimited]

No but sometimes it’s hard to see/understand the path when you’re sad 😊

[@padraicmcgraw]

Great video!

[@AzulUnlimited]

Thank you!

[@FullySubmerged]

This was beautiful. I aspire to be as much of a powerhouse as you

[@AzulUnlimited]

You are too kind! I'm really glad you liked it :)

[@EddieBryant]

I'd like to offer a Constructive Criticism that I think would help the channel, at least in my opinion.... ignore it if its not your vibe. I don't like watching youtube video's with B roll and music. I like when all the video is some sort of calming voice-over. For example, I'm watching this today while doing the dishes... soon as the music started with the B roll, I wanted to turn off the video. Instead, I stopped half way through dishes to offer my feedback because I

[@AzulUnlimited]

Thanks for the feedback, but sometimes it doesn’t feel right to fill every moment with words. I like to give myself the freedom to do both.

[@timaustin577]

A winner never quits. A quitter never wins. Hello WINNER. God Bless. gr8 Content :-) :-) :-):-) 🙂

[@AzulUnlimited]

Thanks :) Just putting one foot in front of the other. Left foot, right foot.