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October 14, 2024 40 mins

Born in the UK, childhood in Nigeria, stint in Okinawa Japan and now living in Sydney, Australia, Yemi is a citizen of the world. She has multiple businesses – an Engineering Management consultancy in Sydney, an F45 Fitness studio in Brixton, London, and her Transformation company under her brand of Yemi Penn.

In this episode you'll find answers to questions like:

  1. How did the Yemi's experiences in different cultures shape their understanding of gratitude?
  2. What lessons did she learn from their time in boarding school in Nigeria?
  3. How did the practice of creating a gratitude list impact the Yemi's perspective on difficult relationships?
  4. What role did the matriarchs in the speaker's family play in their resilience and ability to embrace new experiences?
  5. How can gratitude be perceived and expressed in various aspects of life, even in challenging situations?


Resources:

Yemi's website: https://www.yemipenn.com

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Cultural Expressions of Gratitude

Explores how gratitude is expressed differently across cultures, particularly in Nigeria and Japan, and includes Yemi Pan's introduction as a transformation mindset coach and entrepreneur.

00:01:45 Travel and Transformation

Discusses how traveling influences personal growth and understanding of gratitude, along with cultural specificity in gratitude expressions, particularly in Japan.

00:07:29 Embodiment and Unity in Gratitude

Highlights how physical expressions of gratitude can be powerful and transformative, and discusses the potential for gratitude to unify people despite their differences.

00:13:49 Contrast and Gratitude

Explores how experiencing contrasts in life enhances appreciation and gratitude, leading to personal growth from painful moments.

00:15:01 Gratitude in Relationships

Discusses the importance of expressing gratitude in personal relationships, especially post-divorce, and deepening gratitude practices.

00:22:01 The Power of Genuine Appreciation

Highlights the significance of genuinely expressing appreciation and its effects on relationships, and discusses gratitude as a healing tool.

00:28:01 Gratitude as a Yearly Theme

Yemi shares her reflections on choosing gratitude as her guiding word for the year 2022 and the transformative power of gratitude.

00:29:24 Choosing a Focus for the New Year

Highlights the significance of selecting a guiding word like gratitude for the upcoming year and reflecting on influential people.

00:36:11 Finding Gratitude in Trauma

A discussion on how traumatic experiences can lead to a deeper understanding and appreciation of gratitude.

00:39:03 Wishing Listeners Gratitude

The hosts express their wishes for the listeners to embrace gratitude and continue their journey of learning, concluding with appreciation for the guest.



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