Every successful story has a rich backdrop of trials, determination, and self-realization. Marta Hobbs‘ journey, however, offers a poignant depth that paints an inspiring portrait of resilience and spiritual awakening. Beginning under the grey pall of communist Poland and culminating in the golden sands of the Caribbean, her journey proves that real success isn’t just about getting awards from others. Instead, it’s about understanding yourself and finding inner peace.
Growing up in Poland during the communist era, young Marta navigated a world marred by fear and uncertainty. From witnessing horrifying violence to escaping her homeland and seeking refuge in the United States, her early life was punctuated by a series of challenges that could have broken her spirit. Yet, amid these trials, her resilience was born.
Years later, with dreams as expansive as the Caribbean seas, Marta co-founded CheapCaribbean.com in 2000 alongside her husband. Their aspiration? To share their love for the Caribbean islands and make its unique allure accessible to all. Built on the pillars of affordability and authenticity, the business soared meteorically. Within a decade, it grew into a formidable $2.5 billion enterprise, providing livelihoods for over 500 people. Today, under the esteemed Hyatt Hotel Group, the legacy of CheapCaribbean.com thrives.
Yet, even as her venture thrived, Marta’s soul was on its own journey. Having “made it” in societal terms, she discovered the hollowness of external achievements. She reached the zenith of success only to realize that her ladder of accomplishment had leaned against the wrong wall. This profound realization led her to mentor women who, like her, achieved external success but felt an unexplainable void. Marta shared insights beyond superficial societal benchmarks in assisting these accomplished souls, emphasizing a deeper, soulful existence. Through her mentorship, Marta became a torchbearer of life beyond material conquests, ushering them toward soulful satisfaction.
Drawing from her life’s trials and tribulations, as well as her own healing and wellness path, Marta developed a spiritual self-care practice, SoulCare™, which she now offers at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotels in New York and Paris. Through guided meditation, participants embark on a journey to their sacred inner sanctum, experiencing peace that rejuvenates them before re-engaging with the world.
Her soul-searching and self-discovery also found expression in her best-selling memoir, Unraveling, which captures her transformative path. From facing early-life traumas to her spiritual awakening at 39, which came with challenges like anxiety and depression, the book bares her soul. But it also underscores her evolution, a journey from chaos to clarity, from being adrift to finding her true self.
Marta’s influence now transcends borders, as she mentors individuals globally, emphasizing that real success originates from a place of self-awareness and love. For her, life is fundamentally a spiritual journey, a sentiment she ardently champions.
In today’s rapidly evolving world, where success is often gauged by materialistic milestones, Marta Hobbs‘ story stands as a reminder of an enduring truth: genuine accomplishments are anchored in a serene soul, true self-awareness, and an unwavering spiritual connection. Through her journey, she emerges as an entrepreneur and an illuminating beacon for those seeking a deeper, soul-led existence.
Follow Marta on her social media platforms:
Instagram: @MartaHobbs Twitter: @MartaHobbs Facebook: @MartaHobbsOfficial.
You can book a SoulCare Session with Marta here: https://martahobbs.com/soulcare/ order her memoir Unraveling here.
Written in partnership with Shannon Sparks
