In this episode of the 301 Podcast, we sit down with Luigi Zottoli, one of the visionaries behind ChillsnSip, a social wellness Community with over 1000 members focused on the power of cold exposure and mental health.

Luigi shares his inspiring journey from growing up in a small village in Southern Italy to moving to London in search of success. He opens up about his struggles with financial pressure, mental health, and the pivotal moments that led him to create Chills & Sip—a community focused on wellness and mental health through ice baths and social activities. It all got triggered by a documentary of ‪@YesTheory‬ and their "Project Iceman" with ‪@anders_hofman‬ (watch it here)

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The importance of personal fulfillment over financial success.
• How Luigi's upbringing influenced his entrepreneurial journey.
• The inception and growth of Chills & Sip.
• Tips for building a genuine community.
• Luigi's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and those struggling with mental health.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Introduction to Luigi Zottoli and Chills Sip (03:25) - Luigi’s Early Life: From Southern Italy to London (07:40) - Choosing Personal Fulfillment Over Financial Success (11:55) - The Start of Cold Exposure: From Depression to Daily Ice Baths (16:30) - Building a Community: How ChillsnSip Was Born (20:45) - Overcoming Challenges: Pushing Through the Desire to Quit (24:15) - The Viral Moment: When ChillsnSip Exploded in Popularity (29:05) - Lessons in Community Building: What Luigi Did Right (33:50) - The Future of Chills & Sip: Expanding the Vision (37:30) - Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs and Community Builders

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Connect with Luigi Zottoli:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/growth-hacker-lz/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luigizottoli/?hl=en

Homepage: https://www.chillsnsip.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chillsnsip/?hl=en

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