When eviction kicks you out of your comfort zone, sometimes the universe is just giving you a push toward paradise. In this episode, we share our wild ride of getting evicted, giving away $40,000, and starting fresh in Bali. We’re talking about the magic, the mess, and the mindset shifts that come from simplifying your life and chasing what actually makes you happy.
In this episode of Spill the Tea, we share:
1:22 -11:51 A Vacation That Showed Us the Magic of Bali: It all began with a spontaneous breathwork session. Deep in a meditative trance, a crystal-clear message came through: "You need to go to Bali." Without hesitation, flights were booked, and just seven days later, we were on our way. The decision felt serendipitous—flights were cheap, timing aligned, and everything pointed towards Bali being the right place. As soon as we arrived, a shift was palpable. Bali is a feeling—an immediate sense of calm, happiness, and peace washes over you, free from the judgment and stress so often felt elsewhere.
11:51 - 18:57 Going Back to the Rut and Getting Evicted: The moment we landed, we just felt it. That energy, that rut we had been stuck in before, it pulled us right back in. We fell into the same routine, the same vibe, like it was waiting for us. We got back, and with everything going on, rent just wasn’t getting paid. We missed emails. Life was happening fast, and we didn’t even realize how bad things were getting. It was December 21st, just days before Christmas, going through my junk mail, looking for something random, and suddenly—there it was. An email from the real estate. “We’re getting evicted!” Fear hit us like a truck. Panic. Failure. We had a two-story house full of our stuff. How the hell were we going to pack up everything days before Christmas?
18:57 - 27:12 Giving Away $40,000 and Moving to Bali: .We made a massive decision after Kirsty’s dad's 60th birthday - we were out of here. Flights booked, stuff sold, freedom in sight. We sold everything: clothes, furniture, memories. We went full Gumtree and Facebook Marketplace mode, selling like our life depended on it (because, honestly, it did). But life has a way of testing you. Hours before we had to leave the house, the garage was still full of Believe the Label stock - $40,000 worth of body suits, tracksuits, oversized tees — and it needed to go. A garage sale with beers and soft drinks turned into a mad dash to freedom. By 3 PM, with stock left over, we did the only thing that felt right: we gave it all to charity.
27:12 - 31:44 The Beauty of a Simple Life and “Bali Time”: Bali taught us the power of slowing the f*ck down. Life in Bali isn’t just about palm trees and sunsets (though those are nice perks). It’s about living with less, but feeling more. The fast-paced Western world conditions you to believe that more stuff, more hustle, more achievements equal happiness. But in Bali, it’s different. People aren’t chasing time — they’re flowing with it. “Bali time” is a real thing.
31:44 - 40:00 Challenges of Living in Bali and Lessons We Learned:
It wasn’t all sunsets and smoothies. From visa nightmares to adjusting to a new culture, Bali stretched us in ways we never expected. No return flight, no safety net, and a whole lot of uncertainty. Our nervous system went into overdrive. Had we made the right choice? What if it failed? Where were we going to live long-term? The fear was real because comfort zones had been stripped away. But each challenge peeled back layers of our comfort zone and forced us to adapt, grow, and laugh at the chaos. Bali wasn’t always easy, but the lessons? Priceless.
40:21 - 49:58 How We Got Scammed and Why Our Mindset About Money Shifted:. After finding what we thought was the perfect villa on a Facebook group, we were so excited to seal the deal. The guy seemed legit — super nice, really convincing, and offering a price that, while still steep, felt reasonable for Bali luxury. But intuition is a powerful thing. Beau off about the situation. And yet, we brushed that feeling aside after a quick call to someone who assured us it wasn’t a scam. That $1,500 hit our account, and bam — lesson learned the hard way. Scammed. Yet, here’s the twist: we manifested that villa anyway. Months later, we circled back to the villa through the real company and ended up snagging it for the same price with perks.
49:58 - 58:59 Why We Love Bali:
The Balinese culture is rooted in service and connection. Everywhere you go, people genuinely want to help. They lead with kindness and humility. There’s an innate warmth here that’s hard to find elsewhere. Bali is also a hub for networking and inspiration. there’s a community mindset, where everyone lifts each other up. Beyond that, Bali has taught us to embrace simplicity and presence. The focus here isn’t on material things but on family, experience, and gratitude. Every time we return to Bali, we know we’re home. Bali has given us more than just a place to live; it’s given us a better way to live. And that’s why we love it here.
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