Listen "S1E1: Healing Through Purpose with Edwin Gil"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Purpose Project, host Leslie Pagel interviews Edwin Gil, an artist who leaned on his life's purpose to heal from traumatic life events. Edwin shares his story from growing up in a difficult environment in Colombia, overcoming personal tragedy, and eventually using art to reclaim his life and to connect communities worldwide. He discusses the importance of being authentic to oneself, and the distinction between professional purpose and personal purpose. The episode concludes with Edwin's insights on embracing life's ups and downs and the role of societal influences in shaping one's purpose.00:00 Welcome to Purpose Project00:46 Meet Edwin Gill: A Journey of Purpose01:17 Art as a Lifeline02:49 Overcoming Tragedy and Finding Purpose04:09 Healing Through Art and Community08:07 Exploring Personal and Professional Purpose27:05 The Intersection of Purpose and Passion29:01 Advice on Discovering Your Purpose33:43 Closing Thoughts and GratitudeYou can find Edwin at https://www.edwingil.com/Purpose Project is a research study on the topic of life's purpose. You can follow along in the making of Purpose Project:Instagram: @purpose.projectLinkedIn: @purposeproject-mediaTikTok: @purpose.projectCaptions are auto-generated.
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