Episode 31: Postcards from Portugal: A Journey of Surrender and Self-Discovery
In this episode of Harmony in the Hustle, I take you behind the scenes of my 13-day transformational retreat in Portugal a journey that started with guilt and ended in deep alignment, clarity, and readiness for my next chapter.
This wasn’t a holiday. It was a full mind, body, and spirit reset the kind of experience you don’t even know you need until you’re in it. From five-star spas and Michelin-star dining to energy work, journaling, and my Next Chapter™ Framework, this retreat became a turning point in how I approach midlife, leadership, and success.
I share:
- Why midlife is the perfect time for reinvention (and why you’re not starting from scratch, you’re starting from experience)
- The power of The Pause — and why it’s the foundation of every meaningful pivot
- How shifting from masculine energy to feminine energy can change the way you live, lead, and create
- The truth about alignment (and why it’s the real success strategy)
- Why surrendering and focusing on joy and gratitude opens more doors than constant hustle ever will
If you’ve been waiting for permission to slow down, reassess, and design your next chapter, this episode is it.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How to recognise when it’s time to pause and reset in midlife
The 4 steps of my Next Chapter™ Framework: The Pause, The Pivot, The Power Move, and The Purpose
The surprising benefits of embracing feminine energy in business and life
Why pushing harder can repel success, and alignment can attract it
How retreats can be a catalyst for lasting personal and professional transformation
Links & Resources:
- 🌟 Follow me on Instagram: @iamangelavassallo
- 🎙 Listen to more episodes of Harmony in the Hustle: https://angelavassallo.com/podcast
