At 49, I quit my lucrative tech job in Texas for a quieter, happier life in Tuscany. I lost 42 pounds in the process.

Angie Smith left the rat race in Texas for Tuscany in the fall of 2023. Courtesy of Angie Smith Angie Smith felt trapped in her corporate tech job. Her stress levels and overall health suffered. In January 2023, she decided to leave her well-paid position in Texas and move to Italy that fall. The 52-year-old enjoys a quieter life, runs retreats for women, and has gone down two dress sizes. This interview is based on a conversation with Angie Smith, 52, a real estate advisor and founder of a...