Leaps of Faith & Building from Scratch: How Marilù Ciabattoni Rewrote Her Life in Canada
Marilù Ciabattoni shares how rewarding it can be to make repeated bold leaps in life.
When Marilù Ciabattoni left Italy at 22, she didn’t have a dream job waiting for her or a safety net to catch her if things fell apart. What she did have was grit, an insatiable curiosity about the world, and the confidence that things would work out if she kept showing up.
In this powerful episode of The GrowthShifters Podcast, Marilù walks us through her series of “leap and the net will appear” moments, from navigating immigration red tape to building her creative agency, Gingerbrand Haus, in a new country where she knew no one.
Marilù Ciabattoni, Founder & CEO of Gingerbrand Haus
Her story is a masterclass in resilience, resourcefulness, and redefining success on your own terms. When a company sponsored her, she had no idea she'd be laid off the same day she applied for permanent residency. But instead of giving up, she gave herself three months to figure things out. Then six. Then a year. She hasn't looked back.
Marilù opens up about:
Starting over in four countries in two years
Creating community from scratch
Losing her job, and finding her purpose
Building a business that puts freedom first
Assembling a team before the clients arrived
If you’ve ever felt like starting fresh was too risky, Marilù’s story will remind you that some of the best things happen when we don’t wait until we’re “ready.”
Marilù’s Recommendations:
3 People to Follow:
• Ali Abdaal – British productivity YouTuber
• Marco Travaglio – Italian journalist and truth-teller
• Where in the World is Elshu – Solo female travel creator
2 Books to Read:
• Milk Fed by Melissa Broder
• I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
1 Action Step:
Go out and meet people. No excuses! Build your community, even if it starts with a Facebook group or a yoga class.
Listen to this inspiring episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or watch on YouTube embedded above.
Connect with Marilù on most social platforms @gingerbrandhaus or on her website at gingerbrandhaus.com
