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For years, you've imagined a life in Italy.  Maybe you've even convinced yourself it's impossible. Too expensive. Too complicated. Too late.

But what if the only thing standing between the life you have... and the life you really want... is one decision?

Introducing The Leap

An original Vivace documentary series hosted by Samantha Wilson. Over the course of just 48 hours, one person or couple will travel to Italy to answer a single question:

Should we stay... or should we take the leap?

You'll spend time alongside Samantha Wilson, one of Italy's leading relocation experts and the founder of Smart Move Italy, who has helped thousands of people navigate the journey of moving abroad.

Together, you'll explore beautiful towns, tour real homes, meet local experts and residents, uncover what everyday life in Italy is really like, and have honest conversations about visas, finances, healthcare, taxes, and the realities of starting over. Most importantly, Samantha will help you work through the fears, doubts, and questions that have kept your dream just out of reach.

By the end of your time, you'll have everything you need to answer the question you've been asking yourself for years.

Will you stay...

Or will you take the leap?

Could 2 Days in Italy Change the Rest of Your Life?

We're looking for individuals and couples who are seriously considering moving to Italy.

You might be:

  • Thinking about retiring in Italy.
  • Planning an early retirement or second chapter.
  • Working remotely and wondering if Italy could become home.
  • Looking for a slower, more meaningful way of life.
  • Exploring whether Italy is the right fit before making such a life-changing decision.

You don't need to have everything figured out.

In fact, it's better if you don't.

We're looking for people who are willing to be honest, vulnerable, curious and open to discovering what life in Italy could really look like.

Who We're Looking For

To be considered, you must:

  • Be genuinely considering a move to Italy.
  • Be available in Italy for filming in Italy
  • Be comfortable appearing on camera throughout the filming process.
  • Cover your own travel and accomodation costs in  Italy. 


We'd love to get to know you. Please tell us:

  • Your name, age, where you currently live, and whether you're applying as an individual or a couple.
  • A little about yourself and your family.
  • Why Italy keeps calling you.
  • Where you are in your decision-making journey. Are you just beginning to explore the idea, or are you already making plans?
  • Why you'd like to be featured on The Leap.

Please Also Include

  • One or two recent photographs of yourself (and your partner, if applying together)..
  • Links to any social media profiles you'd like us to see (optional).

If your story is a good fit for the series, a member of our production team will contact you to discuss the next steps.

One decision can change everything.  Maybe, this is yours.

Email sarah (at) smartmoveitaly (dot) com 

Apply for The Leap

Simply send an email to [email protected] with the subject line:  Application for The Leap

Before You Apply

APPLY FOR THE LEAP

A life well lived is never finished. There is always another version of yourself waiting to emerge. Vivace exists for women who believe the most beautiful part of life is not what has already happened, but what comes next.

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