125) From Stressed BBC Journalist to Becoming a Digital Nomad: How Lara Escaped Corporate

I'm so excited for today's conversation because I'm sitting down with my friend Lara Maysa from Haus of Light from a live studio here in Bali, Indonesia. We've only known each other for a short time, but the moment I heard Lara's story, I knew I had to bring her onto the podcast. If you're someone who's been dreaming about creating more freedom in your life, building a business online, or escaping the traditional corporate path, but you also want your work to feel deeply meaningful, this episode is for you. Lara's journey isn't just about becoming a digital nomad. It's about finding the courage to leave behind a life that looked successful on paper and create one that actually felt aligned with who she was. She started out in London as a BBC journalist, living the fast-paced corporate lifestyle, chasing success, and burning herself out in the process. Today, she's a spiritual guide and teacher based between Bali and Egypt, leading transformational pilgrimages that help others reconnect with themselves and their purpose. This isn't one of those "I quit my job overnight" stories. It's a conversation about burnout, intuition, slowing down, trusting yourself, and what can happen when you finally create enough space to hear the direction your life has been trying to give you all along. Whether you're still commuting to your corporate job, dreaming about working remotely, or already building a location-independent business, I think this episode will leave you questioning what freedom really looks like and what might be possible if you actually listened to that quiet voice inside of you. In this episode, we cover:  Why burnout can be the catalyst that changes your entire life   Lara's journey from BBC journalist to spiritual guide   What corporate hustle was really costing her mentally and physically   The retreat in Bali that completely changed her direction   Learning to trust intuition—even when it makes absolutely no logical sense   Why creating space and stillness is essential if you want clarity   The difference between fear-based decisions and heart-led decisions   How taking one small risk opened doors she never could have planned   Building a purpose-driven business while overcoming imposter syndrome   What it actually feels like to leave corporate life behind and create a career that lets you work from anywhere 👉 Connect with Lara Mysa: hausoflight.com Follow her Instagram  Send us Fan Mail 🎧 Ready to take action on starting a remote business? Watch Christa’s free business training “5 Steps to Work From Wherever:” digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/biztraining Support the show Message me on Instagram: (tell me you came from the podcast!) https://www.instagram.com/christabellatravels/ FREE: How to Get Started as a Digital Nomad Masterclass (2 hr training) https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/masterclass Digital Nomad Starter Codes: Discover the best remote career for YOUR personality https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/offers/i5HuJjbk/checkout Enroll in the Digital Nomad Life Academy https://www.digitalnomadlifeacademy.com/dnla Watch the Campus Tour: https://dnla.thrivecart.com/join/ Follow me on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@christabellatravels