Embracing Imperfection:
08/02/24 • 30 min
Picture this: You're 51 years old, and instead of slowing down, you become a professional jazz artist, embracing the imperfections that once held you back. Or you left a career in academia, became a chaplain, then an emotional intelligence coach and energy healer. Those are the stories of Elvira V. Hopper and Jami Carlacio, respectively. In this episode, Elvira shares how she transformed her life by letting go of perfectionism. Leaving behind two successful but unfulfilling careers, she embraced her inner jazz artist to become a beacon of authenticity and inspiration. Together, Elvira and I uncover how trauma and our pursuit of perfection can stifle our potential, and how releasing these pressures can lead us to our true purpose.Elvira and I delve into the power of vulnerability and authenticity, sharing candid personal stories that illuminate the path from perceived inadequacies to genuine connection and growth. We recount transformative experiences, including a life-altering retreat in Tuscany that taught Elvira the value of being open and real and learning to embrace a major mistake and see its value, which reverberated beyond the Italian countryside. Through our conversation, we illustrate how adversity can be a powerful catalyst for personal development, allowing us to better support and uplift those around us.As we wrap up, we celebrate the joy and wisdom that come from embracing our flaws. Our conversation radiates with positivity and emotional intelligence. We encourage you to silence negative self-talk and embrace your journey with love and gratitude. This heartfelt episode is a reminder to live authentically and joyfully. Be sure to check the show notes for our contact information and stay connected as we continue to be inspired on this beautiful journey.
Show Notes
Elvira V. Hopper
Jami Carlacio
https://www.facebook.com/jamicarlacioPQ/
https://www.youtube.com/@jamicarlacio1
https://www.instagram.com/jamicarlacio1/
https://calendly.com/jami-carlacio/virtual-coffee
Podcast Cover:
Paige Bradley, Expansion Rising.
https://paigebradley.com/sculpture/metamorphosis/expansion-rising-maq/expansion-rising-maq/
This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eqmaven.substack.com/subscribe
Picture this: You're 51 years old, and instead of slowing down, you become a professional jazz artist, embracing the imperfections that once held you back. Or you left a career in academia, became a chaplain, then an emotional intelligence coach and energy healer. Those are the stories of Elvira V. Hopper and Jami Carlacio, respectively. In this episode, Elvira shares how she transformed her life by letting go of perfectionism. Leaving behind two successful but unfulfilling careers, she embraced her inner jazz artist to become a beacon of authenticity and inspiration. Together, Elvira and I uncover how trauma and our pursuit of perfection can stifle our potential, and how releasing these pressures can lead us to our true purpose.Elvira and I delve into the power of vulnerability and authenticity, sharing candid personal stories that illuminate the path from perceived inadequacies to genuine connection and growth. We recount transformative experiences, including a life-altering retreat in Tuscany that taught Elvira the value of being open and real and learning to embrace a major mistake and see its value, which reverberated beyond the Italian countryside. Through our conversation, we illustrate how adversity can be a powerful catalyst for personal development, allowing us to better support and uplift those around us.As we wrap up, we celebrate the joy and wisdom that come from embracing our flaws. Our conversation radiates with positivity and emotional intelligence. We encourage you to silence negative self-talk and embrace your journey with love and gratitude. This heartfelt episode is a reminder to live authentically and joyfully. Be sure to check the show notes for our contact information and stay connected as we continue to be inspired on this beautiful journey.
Show Notes
Elvira V. Hopper
Jami Carlacio
https://www.facebook.com/jamicarlacioPQ/
https://www.youtube.com/@jamicarlacio1
https://www.instagram.com/jamicarlacio1/
https://calendly.com/jami-carlacio/virtual-coffee
Podcast Cover:
Paige Bradley, Expansion Rising.
https://paigebradley.com/sculpture/metamorphosis/expansion-rising-maq/expansion-rising-maq/
This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit eqmaven.substack.com/subscribe
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Embracing Imperfection: Finding Authenticity and Joy Beyond Perfectionism
Picture this: You're 51 years old, and instead of slowing down, you become a professional jazz artist, embracing the imperfections that once held you back. Or you left a career in academia, became a chaplain, then an emotional intelligence coach and energy healer. Those are the stories of Elvira V. Hopper and Jami Carlacio, respectively. In this episode, Elvira shares how she transformed her life by letting go of perfectionism. Leaving behind two successful but unfulfilling careers, she embraced her inner jazz artist to become a beacon of authenticity and inspiration. Together, Elvira and I uncover how trauma and our pursuit of perfection can stifle our potential, and how releasing these pressures can lead us to our true purpose.
Elvira and I delve into the power of vulnerability and authenticity, sharing candid personal stories that illuminate the path from perceived inadequacies to genuine connection and growth. We recount transformative experiences, including a life-altering retreat in Tuscany that taught Elvira the value of being open and real and learning to embrace a major mistake and see its value, which reverberated beyond the Italian countryside. Through our conversation, we illustrate how adversity can be a powerful catalyst for personal development, allowing us to better support and uplift those around us.
As we wrap up, we celebrate the joy and wisdom that come from embracing our flaws. Our conversation radiates with positivity and emotional intelligence. We encourage you to silence negative self-talk and embrace your journey with love and gratitude. This heartfelt episode is a reminder to live authentically and joyfully. Be sure to check the show notes for our contact information and stay connected as we continue to be inspired on this beautiful journey.
Show Notes
Elvira V. Hopper
Podcast Cover:
Paige Bradley, Expansion Rising.
https://paigebradley.com/sculpture/metamorphosis/expansion-rising-maq/expansion-rising-maq/
Want to learn how to build your EQ? Let's meet to see if working together is good fit.
* Calendar: https://calendly.com/jami-carlacio/virtual-coffee
* Email: [email protected] (mailto:%[email protected])
* Find out more about my coaching services: https://jamicarlacio.com
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jami-carlacio/
* FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/jamicarlacioEQ
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamicarlacio1/
* YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/jamicarlacio1
* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jcarlacio
* Substack: https://substack.com/@eqmaven
* I'd appreciate your support the show by buying me a cup of coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2167520/supporters/new
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Show Notes:
Matt Berrafato, The Purpose Hunter
Get a FREE copy of the Purpose Hunting ebook along with some exclusive bonuses: https://thepurposehunter.com/hi1
Buy the book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTQQZD6Q
LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-berrafato-83528113/
Flow, by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, pronounced
“Muh·hay·lee Chik·sent·mee·hai·ee”
https://www.pursuit-of-happiness.org/history-of-happiness/mihaly-csikszentmihalyi/
Music:
What is My Why by Fearless Motivation
https://youtu.be/WPooBmy2h9k?si=Zmq7DAIIMtBR5OFJ
Want to learn how to build your EQ? Let's meet to see if working together is good fit.
* Calendar: https://calendly.com/jami-carlacio/virtual-coffee
* Email: [email protected] (mailto:%[email protected])
* Find out more about my coaching services: https://jamicarlacio.com
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jami-carlacio/
* FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/jamicarlacioEQ
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamicarlacio1/
* YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/jamicarlacio1
* TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jcarlacio
* Substack: https://substack.com/@eqmaven
* I'd appreciate your support the show by buying me a cup of coffee: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2167520/supporters/new
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