I’m Astrid Petracchi, founder of Live Your Dream. My passion is to empower people to grow stronger — in body, mind, and spirit.

Live Your Dream was born from my lifelong love of sports, fitness, and helping others achieve their goals. I have years of experience working with children, people with special needs, and animals, and I take pride in motivating and supporting my clients so they, too, can live their dreams.

From a young age, I wanted to travel, explore the world, and learn about different cultures. After graduating from high school, I moved to the United States to work as an Au Pair for an American family. To this day, I’m still in touch with them and grateful for the lessons they shared with me.

When I returned home, I never quite felt settled. My journey continued to Australia, Ecuador, and eventually into a career as a flight attendant with Emirates Airlines in the United Arab Emirates. Later, I advanced to become a Recruitment Officer with the company.

After starting a family, the heavy travel schedule no longer fit my lifestyle. This led me to train as a PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, combining my love for horses with helping others. Thanks to the trust of one client’s family, I had the unique opportunity to contribute to the creation of a special needs center in Dubai, with the generous support of the Sheikh.

I was very happy and content living in Dubai, raising my children, and sharing my passion for horses and sports. However, due to personal circumstances, I returned to Austria in 2019. Here, I continue to work with my horse, offering lessons for riders of all abilities, and I collaborate closely with Special Olympics, bringing the love and joy of sports to my clients.

In July 2025, I proudly graduated from the Personal Fitness Academy (PFA) in Graz as a Certified Fitness- and Personal Trainer. This 190-hour program included anatomy, physiology, training planning, functional strength training, mobility, sport injury prevention, nutrition, and personal training methods. With this certification, I now combine evidence-based training with my holistic empowerment approach.

Whether through personal training, horse-guided empowerment, or outdoor experiences, my mission is to help you build strength, unlock energy, and live your dream with confidence.

Looking back, I treasure all the memories and experiences that shaped the person I am today. I’ve learned that life has its ups and downs — but you should never give up on what you truly want.

A person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts.

I’m here to live my best life — and to help you live yours, too.