What does it really look like to respect yourself, but through all the mess and changes of real life? In this episode, I sit down with Gaby, owner of the finest Miami French Restaurant ( and my favourite), Frenchie's. I ask him questions what it means to make choices for yourself, even when the path is unclear or unconventional.

Drawing from Gabriel’s story of moving countries, failing, starting over, and learning hard truths about honesty and self-care, I’m looking at how our work, our families, and our sense of risk all shape how we show up for ourselves and others. If you’ve ever felt torn between responsibility and authenticity, or wondered what it takes to rebuild your own sense of purpose, this one’s for you.

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CHAPTERS

• 00:00 — Getting Comfortable: Starting the Conversation

• 01:08 — Leaving Home and Searching for Place

• 02:09 — What Living in a Cave Taught Me

• 04:14 — Army Lessons and Learning Respect

• 07:02 — Work, Restlessness, and Searching for Meaning

• 16:12 — Why Human Connection Matters

• 25:50 — Selfishness, Divorce, and Discovering Self-Respect

• 33:01 — The Leap: Moving, Starting Again, and Taking Risks

• 40:09 — Money, Investments, and Chasing Challenge

• 46:48 — Failure, Success, and Defining Both

• 51:21 — Making Choices: France, Miami, and a Coin Flip

• 58:00 — Reinventing Work, Living the Mix

• 01:04:10 — Looking Back: What Really Shapes a Life

• 01:07:31 — The Real Question: Do You Respect Yourself?