Redefining Luxury with Christy Swaid on Wellness, Faith and Living with Intention

For Christy Swaid, luxury has little to do with possessions and everything to do with presence. It is not the car in the driveway or the view from a villa, but the peace that comes from living with purpose, faith and gratitude. After a career defined by precision, power and high performance, Swaid has reimagined what it means to live well. To her, wellness is not a trend or an indulgence but a discipline rooted in care for the body, clarity of mind and connection to something greater than oneself.

In this final conversation, Swaid explores how faith, health and intention shape her approach to modern life. From her collaboration with Porsche to her reflections on self-worth and spiritual grounding, she reveals why true success is not about recognition but about meaning. It is a view of luxury that begins within and radiates outward.

The word luxury often brings to mind material possessions but you have linked it to health and purpose. What does luxury truly mean to you?

Luxury is looking into the eyes of another living being and getting a smile or flicker of loving affirmation in return.

Your recent collaboration with Porsche places wellness alongside prestige. Why do you think brands are beginning to value this connection?

Quality of life is strongly linked to health outcomes. We can’t control everything but we have a great deal of influence over many things we experience. Brands like Porsche place a high value on high performance. Just as a beautiful car requires thoughtful maintenance to enjoy optimal performance, how much more should we consider our health in the same way?

Faith is a strong part of your story. How does it influence the way you define success and intention in life?

Faith is the beginning and the end of everything that matters in life. Faith in Jesus teaches people how to love and have courage under trials. Jesus also resolves the horrible reality of death. In Jesus, at the time of our expiration date, we transfer from life to life. Death has no victory. Faith does not mean we will do everything right. Faith gives us a compass for the best way forward and gives us grace for where we fall short. The bible compares life to racing. I know that championships are a result of not giving up even when we fail. If there is time left in the race, there’s time to do better and end up in the winners circle. 

In your view what separates achievement for the sake of recognition from achievement that carries meaning?

Achievements whether recognized or private are gratifying and drive us to endure the boring and uncomfortable work that is required to hit those goals. It’s smart to set reasonable goals and a few that are hard to reach. This helps grow faith, confidence and experience new levels of our potential.

Many of our readers are ambitious professionals. How can they align the pursuit of success with the pursuit of wellbeing?

There’s so much evidence that healthy people, young and old, are more productive in school and in work. For those of us who are high achievers, we do better when we feel better. Wellness takes intention, time, and discipline. It’s difficult to maintain holistic wellness because the stress of life squeezes out our time, energy and enthusiasm. This is why it’s critical to have a loving support system that will help us identify when we are out of balance and encourage us to make healthy adjustments. 

You are now producing a podcast and documentary series that amplify voices of transformation. What excites you most about this new chapter?

I’m excited to impact more lives with thoughts and ideas that inspire hope and healthy solutions. A docuseries is another way to communicate and hopefully help spark something new in the hearts and minds of others. 

When all is said and done, what legacy do you want people to associate with your name?

I pray my life and work inspires people to love the Lord with all their heart and love their neighbor as themselves. (Jesus said in Matthew 22 verses 37-39). Self love is not selfish. Just like the airplane attendant instructs passengers to put their oxygen mask on first before helping others. We are more capable of being a force for good when we are well ourselves in mind, body, and spirit. This flow of love begins with receiving the love and grace of God and recognizing your self worth, from there you will experience His healing goodness and have goodness to share with others. This is quality of life, this is checkered flag living.

Christy Swaid’s redefinition of luxury invites a return to what truly matters. Her belief that wellness and faith are the highest forms of abundance challenges the idea that success can be measured by material achievement alone. Through her words and work, she reminds us that the most rewarding life is one lived with purpose, balance and compassion.

As her new projects in podcasting and film unfold, Swaid’s message remains clear. Real luxury is the ability to love deeply, live with gratitude and pursue excellence without losing peace. It is not about collecting trophies but about cultivating wholeness. That, she says, is the essence of checkered flag living.