What Loss and Grief Teaches You About Building a Life That Actually Fulfills You with Founder of TROBBU Collection

#380: Elías Barbosa is the Founder of TROBBU, a new hospitality boutique collection. His father owned a construction company while he was growing up and he took over at the age of 17 due to his dad's sudden passing. While working at his dad’s company for more than 15 years helping build hotels for brands such as Hyatt and Iberostar, he noticed a gap in the luxury travel and real estate markets and his dream became to launch his own hotel company. TROBBU was introduced to the world in 2024. The name TROBBU comes from the word tribe to reflect the company's commitment to creating meaningful connections between people and providing a sense of belonging which we all desperately need!TROBBU opened its first property in Tulum in February 2025, and will be opening in Los Cabos, Madrid, San Miguel de Allende, Mérida Yucatán and Mahahual Riviera within the next two years. TROBBU is planning to expand extensively within Europe within the next five years.What you will learn:The truth about navigating grief and the loss of a parentHow to not lose sight of your own purpose and dreams, even in the midst of grief Importance of staying patient with the timeline meant for youCreating boundaries with work, family, and not overdoing it in one specific area of lifeHow to quiet the outside noise, even family, when they disagree with your visionExplore all of the TROBBU properties and locations for your next vacation getaway: https://trobbucollection.com/en/resorts-en/BILT Credit Card Info (Pay Rent and Earn Points):https://bilt.page/r/HQ06-ZV7OReceive weekly personal insights from Emily's email newsletter and subscribe hereWatch Full Episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@whatfulfillsyou/videosENJOY 10% OFF THE WHAT FULFILLS YOU? CARD GAME AT www.whatfulfillsyou.com - code "WHATFULFILLSYOU10"Follow TROBBU on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trobbu_collectionFollow the What Fulfills You? Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatfulfillsyouFollow Emily Elizabeth's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilyeduong/Read more on Substack: https://whatfulfillsyou.substack.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy