#44 Reimagining Success with Professional Vagabond on Permanent Vacation Dora Fang

Be The Wolf

Dora Fang created a whole new way of life for herself, living outside the boundaries of what we’re “supposed to do.” She went from building strategic partnerships, creating new markets, and catalyzing growth at big companies to traveling full-time in a Winnebago motorhome with her black lab, Tessa.

In this episode we explore the power of minimalism, strategic real estate investments for early retirement, and the profound impact of the pandemic on redefining success.

You'll find valuable insights on overcoming societal expectations, mental well-being, and plotting alternative paths to happiness and financial independence. Tune in for a wealth of inspiration.

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About Dora:

Dora Fang has 20+ years of experience in building strategic partnerships, creating new markets, and catalyzing growth at companies such as eBay and Harley-Davidson. She started an outdoor adventure business in her 20s, before going to graduate school. She loves figuring out new businesses, industries, and ecosystems (she’s worked in 6 so far, including medical devices, automotive, renewable energy, and e-commerce). Starting in 2020, she downshifted, fatFIRE'd, and is focused on enjoying adventure/nature and experiencing/learning new things.

Dora’s focus on helping women achieve self-sufficiency and self-confidence began freshman year in college while volunteering at the local battered women’s shelter. Recently in San Francisco, she’s helped with shelter operations and events for the Asian Women’s Shelter, along with grocery delivery for the local food bank. She was also on the Asian Women’s Shelter 25th Anniversary Steering Committee and a shelter volunteer/advocate. While living in Park City, Utah, she served on the Board of Peace House and as liaison to the Utah Domestic Violence Coalition. She also volunteered as a Victim Advocate for the Park City Police and Summit County Sheriff. She is often active with alumni groups, having served as Co-President of the Dartmouth Club of Utah, long-time member of Duke University’s Alumni Admissions Advisory Committee, and Young Alumnae President for Chi Omega in Washington DC. She is also a leader within Burning Man crews in California and Utah, having served as a board member of Airpusher Collective and its inimitable airship and treasurer/petrol lead for Cosmiquarium Village.

Dora earned her undergraduate degree at Duke University in Public Policy and an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. She is a California-certified Domestic Violence Counselor and fluent in Mandarin Chinese. In 2021, Dora moved out of San Francisco, CA into a Winnebago Navion motorhome to travel full-time with her sweet rescue pup, a 9(ish) year old black lab mix named Tessa.

00:00 Welcome to Be the Wolf 01:51 Introducing Dora Fang 02:19 Dora's Traditional Career Path 04:17 Breaking Away from Expectations 08:52 Pandemic and Personal Transformation 11:20 Embracing Nature and Solitude 21:19 A New Beginning in Grand Junction 26:14 Emotional Attachment to Property Investments 27:58 Transition to a Nomadic Lifestyle 28:59 Traveling and Reconnecting with Friends 34:39 Downsizing and Simplifying Life 39:33 Financial Independence through Real Estate 47:58 Reimagining Success and Security 50:21 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information