From Miss Virgin Islands to Sobriety Advocate: Alli Bourne-Vanneck's Alcohol-Free JourneyFrom Miss Virgin Islands to Sobriety Advocate: Alli Bourne-Vanneck's Alcohol-Free Journey
Alcohol Tipping Point
This episode features Alli Bourne-Vanneck, a national award-winning television journalist and former Miss Virgin Islands. Alli shares her inspiring journey from growing up in the U.S. Virgin Islands with aspirations of being a professional golfer to becoming a TV journalist and ultimately quitting alcohol in 2017. She discusses her struggles with loneliness, alcohol problems, and a head injury that culminated in her path to sobriety. Alli hosts the popular Caribbean show VI Tings and advocates for sobriety through her platform Spilling the Sobriety, which aims to inspire and support those considering quitting alcohol. We chat about: Growing up in the Virgin Islands The pressures of single women to get married and have kids Practical tips to quit drinking The normalization of sobriety The most surprising aspects of being alcohol free And more! Find Alli: @SpillingTheSobriety Ready to change your drinking? Join the next Alcohol Tipping Point Alcoholiday! Monthly dry group to help you take a break from drinking with online support and tools. Find out more here: https://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/alcoholiday Use code: LOVE to save 20% Visit Alcohol Tipping Point website at http://www.alcoholtippingpoint.com/ for lots of FREE resources including:
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From Miss Virgin Islands to Sobriety Advocate: Alli Bourne-Vanneck's Journey
Episode Overview
- Alli shares her journey from aspiring golfer to TV journalist.
- A head injury and loneliness led her to quit alcohol in 2017.
- She now hosts VI Tings and runs Spilling the Sobriety.
- Discusses the cultural challenges of staying sober in the Caribbean.
- Emphasises the importance of building a supportive sober community.
“"Sometimes God and the universe have to bunk you over the head - literally - for you to get the message to get your life together."”
In this episode of Alcohol Tipping Point, Alli Bourne-Vanneck shares her remarkable journey from Miss Virgin Islands to a passionate sobriety advocate. Born and raised in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Alli initially aspired to be a professional golfer before pivoting to a career in journalism. Her path took an unexpected turn in 2017 when she decided to quit alcohol after a series of life-altering events, including a severe head injury and a devastating hurricane.
Through candid storytelling, Alli discusses the struggles she faced with loneliness and self-medication, ultimately finding strength in sobriety. Today, she hosts the popular Caribbean show VI Tings and runs Spilling the Sobriety, a platform dedicated to inspiring others on their alcohol-free journeys. This episode is packed with heartfelt anecdotes, practical advice, and a sprinkle of humour that makes it a must-listen for anyone curious about living alcohol-free.
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