I Sold Everything, Moved to Korea…and Learned What Freedom Really Means | Nicole Damiano's Story

At 29, Nicole had the “perfect” life: career, house, stability. Five weeks later she had sold everything she owned, grabbed her dog, moved to South Korea with her boyfriend, and started teaching English in a country he couldn’t even find on a map. That one decision blew up the version of life she was “supposed” to live… and gave her the one she was actually built for.

Nicole Damiano is a luxury travel advisor who specializes in crafting seamless, stress-free vacations for families and groups. With a passion for meaningful experiences and lasting memories, she designs personalized trips so her clients can focus on enjoying time together while she handles every detail. 

Disclaimer: The stories shared in this episode are the personal experiences and perspectives of the guest. They do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of Art of Heart or its host.

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Chapters

• 3:50 Selling everything and moving to Korea in 5 weeks
• 11:20 Motherhood, losing her mom at 44, and urgency to actually live
• 19:25 “I went back to teaching… and felt sick every day”
• 23:24 The moment she realized, “This is what I’m meant to do”
• 28:20 Travel as identity-building for her kids (and for her)
• 33:50 “YOLO isn’t reckless — it’s survival”
• 35:54 Her advice: Rejection is protection