Finding True Connection After Starting Over

Richard Blank

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

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00:00I want you to imagine, listeners, packing up your life, saying goodbye to everything familiar,

00:07and moving to a new country to build a life aligned with your values.

00:13Because if you think it's plug and play and it's easy, like they show in Hollywood,

00:17you're out of your mind. If there's not a problem that day, then it's not right.

00:20You always got to find something each day to make sure you're on your toes.

00:23Did you find anyone laughing at you? Because I did. People laughed at me.

00:27I got a feeling they laugh all the time. And I don't have hair anymore, so they laugh twice.

00:31But you know what, my good friend, when you walk into a room, honorable intentions and good faith,

00:37you could be the person that only knows two vocabulary words, but that smile and your hand gestures and your body language

00:45and really just trying to be there in the moment to feel the energy.

00:49Some of your best friends are made when you see them when they're most vulnerable,

00:52and it depends on how you treat them. Your true people will be with you.

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