Mindful Awareness in Life’s Disruptions: Redefining Identity with David Aferiat

In this episode of The Mindful Living, host Sana speaks with David Aferiat — dual American-French citizen, organic champagne importer, and growth coach — about navigating identity shifts during life’s most disruptive moments. Drawing on his journey from scaling a FinTech company to embracing new ventures, David reveals how mindful awareness, value-driven living, and intentional routines can help transform uncertainty into purpose. The conversation dives into resilience, cultural duality, and the power of self-reflection, offering listeners practical ways to release outdated patterns and anchor identity in core values rather than roles. Whether you’re facing a career change, personal upheaval, or cultural transitions, this episode shows how to move from resistance to resilience with clarity and intention.

About the Guest David Aferiat is the founder of Avid Vines, an importer of certified organic and sustainable champagne from France, and the creator of a growth coaching practice for CEOs and executive teams scaling beyond $10M in annual revenue. A dual citizen of the U.S. and France, David blends business acumen, cultural insight, and mindfulness practices to guide leaders in transforming challenges into opportunities.

Key Takeaways

• Identity disruptions — whether personal, professional, or cultural — can be destabilizing, but they offer a chance to realign life with personal values.

• Routines are powerful; they can protect us in times of trauma but may need to be “retired” when they no longer serve us.

• Anchoring identity in values (lifelong learning, outward mindset, presence) provides a more resilient foundation than tying it solely to roles or titles.

• Mindfulness practices — from breath awareness to gratitude — help redirect attention away from reactive emotions and toward constructive action.

• Cultural duality, though sometimes disorienting, can be a strength, offering diverse perspectives and richer interpersonal connections.

• Self-compassion and revisiting past traumas with kindness can release outdated protective patterns and foster personal growth.

• Vision-led routines — such as physical practices to maintain long-term vitality — ensure alignment between present actions and future goals.

Connect with the Guest

• Avid Vines: https://www.avidvines.com

• Growth Coaching: https://www.avid.coach

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