Rosabel Unscripted Podcast. Season 2 episode 70 with special guest Richard Blank.
What Happens When You Ditch the American Dream for a Real One?
Rosabel Unscripted Podcast
Welcome to Rosabel Unscripted podcast where meaningful conversations unfold. Join Rosabel Zohfeld, nurse practitioner, writer, and mom, as she explores personal growth, health insights, literature, and impactful life stories. Featuring guests who share their unique perspectives, Rosabel dives into the unscripted moments that shape our lives. Tune in for inspiring, authentic, and educational discussions on the beauty and complexity of life.
What does it really take to start over in a new country—and build a *business* from the ground up? In this episode of Rosabel Unscripted, host Rosabel Zohfeld sits down with Richard Blank, *CEO* of Costa Rica’s Call Center, to explore his incredible journey from Philadelphia to Costa Rica.
At just 27, Richard left everything behind to follow a calling—and ended up building not just a successful company, but a life deeply aligned with his values. This powerful conversation dives into bilingual leadership, the courage to start over, and the mindset shifts required for authentic success.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a leader in transition, or someone seeking a life with more meaning—this episode is for you.
Key Takeaways:
• Why Richard left Philadelphia to chase purpose in Costa Rica • The power of being bilingual in global business • How courage and self-trust lead to authentic success • The difference between building for ego vs. building for values • Insights into creating a positive work culture • What it takes to reinvent your life—at any age
Chapters / Timestamps:
00:00 The Weight of Wisdom 01:00 Richard’s journey from Philadelphia to Costa Rica and the challenges he faced 05:30 The importance of being bilingual and how it opened doors for Richard 12:45 Building a business aligned with personal values rather than societal expectations
00:00You know, not easy. And we would probably want to cry. My mom used to tell me, put a smile on and keep on going, because sometimes that's all we have to do. Right. But I'm sorry. I know you were talking about courage.
00:12I know that's OK. I was just trying to think and we were discussing it earlier. A lot of it has to be made on your own. And listen, Rosabelle, it's beautiful to cry at certain times. It may be inappropriate and it may be misunderstood. Man, if you feel that sort of emotion where you love something so much or you care about something so much, I think it's therapeutic. It gets things out. You sometimes are surprised at yourself that you thought about something so deeply.
00:38Now, there are people that cry all the time. They might have issues. And some people that never cry. I'd have to ask the same question. But I tell you what, some of your best friends are made when you see them when they're most vulnerable. And it depends on how you treat them. And so I've seen I've seen grown men cry.
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