Purpose-Driven Passports: A Journey of Altruism
On today’s episode of the Real Estate Diplomat, we're embarking on a truly inspirational journey with Tony and Thera Messina. A couple whose life story reads like an adventure novel, yet it's their heart and purpose that truly captivate. I had the privilege of meeting Tony and Thera in 2023, and it was an honor to assist them in selling their home—a pivotal step that has enabled them to pursue their lifelong dream of traveling the world and volunteering to make a difference wherever they go.
On today’s episode of the Real Estate Diplomat, we're embarking on a truly inspirational journey with Tony and Thera Messina. A couple whose life story reads like an adventure novel, yet it's their heart and purpose that truly captivate. I had the privilege of meeting Tony and Thera in 2023, and it was an honor to assist them in selling their home—a pivotal step that has enabled them to pursue their lifelong dream of traveling the world and volunteering to make a difference wherever they go.
The Messinas shared their incredible story of leaving their corporate jobs to embark on a global journey of exploration, philanthropy, and self-discovery. They discussed their motivations, the fears they overcame, the lessons they've learned, and their visions for the future, including a fascinating segue into creating a wellness and community center in Costa Rica. With experiences across 60 countries, their journey is a testament to personal growth, the kindness of strangers, and the universal spirit of giving back. For those inspired to follow in their footsteps, Tony and Thera shared practical advice on budgeting, travel, and making a positive impact while exploring the world. It’s a compelling listen for anyone interested in adventure, philanthropy, and living life on their own terms.
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Tony and Thera Messina
Adventurers / Humanitarians / Investors
Tony & Thera defined their why in their early 20’s & have been working tirelessly towards their dream ever since. Their why is to travel the world & help those in need. Their passion is seeing & experiencing new places, meeting people from around the world with diverse backgrounds, & giving back. Their dream was to do this full-time & after 10 years as business professionals, investing is what helped them fulfill their dream.
Individually & together, they have always had a drive to make the world a better place. They realized at a very young age that while there is a lot of good in the world, there is also a lot of pain & we can only make the world better by helping one another.
Tony was diagnosed with stage 4 pediatric brain cancer at 3-years-old & the only way that he & his family were able to get through this was with the help & support of his family & community.
As a child, Thera also learned the importance of building & learning from a community as she & her family built a house by hand under the guidance of friends & contractors. Learning these skills is what allowed her family to invest in properties & remodel them into bed & breakfast-like rental homes, which not only helped put all 6 kids through school, but also allowed them to support others by integrating them into the family.
From these childhood experiences & through building relationships within their communities, they developed a curiosity for understanding other people’s views & experiences fir… Read More
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