The Half Gringo & Local The Gringa & Local Belize podcast

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In this episode, we sit down with Justin Solis, a Belizean by descent and American by birth, to dive deep into the "Belizean-American Dream." Justin shares his journey from his upbringing in the U.S. to starting Belize's first vegan and cold-pressed juice eatery. Hear about his challenges, culture shocks, and triumphs as he navigates both American corporate life and Belizean entrepreneurship.

Topics we cover: 🌍 The Belizean dream of moving abroad to "get ahead" 🌱 Starting and maintaining a business in Belize 💼 Transitioning from minimum-wage jobs to global tech sales 🍽️ Justin’s top mainland and island tours and eateries 🏝️ The one thing he'd change if he were mayor of the island

Don’t miss Justin’s inspiring journey, packed with insights for aspiring entrepreneurs, expats, and anyone intrigued by life in Belize. Hit Subscribe for more candid conversations about Belizean life!

Find Juice Alive here:

Website: https://www.juicedive.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/juicedive?mibextid=LQQJ4d

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juicedive?igsh=eXZibWh2dXFsOGF3

Where to Find us:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegringaandlocal/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegringaandlocal

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tgalbz

TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@tglbelize

Email: TheGringaAndLocal@gmail.com

Website: https://the-gringa-local-belize.captivate.fm

Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-gringa-local-belize/id1709718641

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5i5DS3J1AuuaLPBUxlPhe4?si=5e8b077b2f154dac

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Introducing the EP

1:54 - How Job Met Justin

2:27 - How Rachel Met Justin

3:20 - Justin's Work Background

5:46 - Belizean Patriac

7:47 - Connecting to your Belizean Heritage

9:07 - A Business Epiphany

11:20 - Starting a Business in Belize

14:34 - keeping Belize Start up Cost Low

16:01 - How to make money in Belize

18:31 - Belize Culture Shocks & Getting Stir crazy

20:12 - Belize Business Industry Shocks

21:46 - Veganism in Belize

23:42 - Travelling Beyond Belize

30:33 - Island & Mainland Must Do & Eatery

35:20 - Major for a Day

36:49 - Concluding

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