In 2017, I “failed.”I got let go from my dream job working as a Fundraiser at Pasadena City College where I raised $1.1 million in student scholarships.I was lying on my bedroom floor crying like a starfish.Unfortunately, I didn’t look as cute like Patrick from Spongebob…Despite getting let go from my dream job, it motivated me to take my part-time coaching business to full-time.To date, I’ve now worked with 2,000+ clients in 58 different countries :)I’m sure you can think of all your past failures and how it’s worked towards your favor when looking at it 20/20.My other “career failures” include:Getting FiredQuitting a JobAnd Changing CareersDespite these failures, it’s helped me coach my clients when they go through a tough time.In my 87th WOC & Allies: Business & Career Realtalk Podcast Episode I’m in the hot seat this time reflecting on all my failures, and interviewed by Lisa Gillette.What We Cover in This Episode:My failuresHow difficult conversations create beautiful transformationsHow I needed a village of help - a therapist and coachIf you would like to see how to work with me to create a more sustainable life where you can be more present with yourself and create your own checklist of success that’s not created by society and loved ones, then schedule a complimentary legacy business and career review at elainelou.com/callResources Mentioned:Subscribe to the Business & Career Diaries Newsletter: elainelou.com/joinGrace, Grit and Getting It Done PodcastLisa Gillette’s LinkedInWhere We Can Connect:Apply to the Business & Career Mastermind: elainelou.com/mastermindSchedule a Business & Career Audit call with me to see if it’s a good fit to work together: elainelou.com/callFollow the Podcast on Apple: WOC and Allies: Business and Career RealtalkFollow the Podcast on Spotify: WOC and Allies: Business and Career RealtalkFollow Elaine on Instagram: @elainelou_Connect with Elaine on LinkedIn: Elaine Lou CartasCheck out our other podcasts for Women of Color

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