What happens when you achieve everything you're "supposed to" yet still feel unfulfilled? In this soul-stirring conversation, Elona Lapari takes us through her remarkable journey from Albanian immigrant to corporate executive to purposeful entrepreneur.
Having moved to New York at age 15, Elona embodied the American Dream—climbing the corporate ladder, reaching the C-suite, and checking all the boxes of external success. Yet underneath this achievement lay a growing disconnection that reached its breaking point when her company's culture shifted from purpose-driven to purely profit-focused. This crisis became her catalyst, leading her to found The Life School and embark on a mission to help others align purpose with profitability.
With refreshing candor, Elona dismantles conventional notions about meditation, purpose-finding, and personal development. She shares how she discovered that meditation doesn't have to mean sitting still (she still "can't sit still" herself), but can be found in walking, cleaning, or any activity that connects you to yourself. Her perspective on purpose is equally liberating—rather than treating it as a distant destination, she reveals how following your intuition one step at a time unfolds the path before you.
Most profound is her insight on discovering gifts: "Our gifts are all about remembering. If something is attracting you, it's already sitting inside you." This reframing suggests that our journey isn't about becoming something new but uncovering what we already are beneath the "masks" of societal expectations.
The conversation culminates in a powerful truth that transformed Elona's life: "I am worthy and I am enough." Through her story, we discover that living boldly with purpose isn't achieved through external validation but through the courage to honor your authentic self—even when the path feels uncertain.
Ready to connect with your inherent worthiness and follow your soul's calling? This episode offers both practical wisdom and soulful inspiration for anyone seeking to live with greater alignment and purpose.
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