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I’m Samorn Selim. 

I’m a lawyer turned career coach on a mission for us to take our careers from dread to joy. As the daughter of poor Lao refugees, I was told to pay my dues.

After coaching over 1,000 clients, I now realize that the idea that you have to pay your dues and work in a toxic place is a myth. 

We can face our challenges head on, do work we are passionate about, and work with good people with kind hearts to make a big impact. So even as we struggle, we can find a sense of belonging.

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Finding Your Voice, navigating cultural expectations, and going after your dreams with Elaine Lou Cartas, trauma-informed & award-winning woman of color business coach (Ep. 156)

Nov 12, 2024

 

In this episode, we dive deep with Elaine Lou Cartas, a trauma-informed and award-winning woman of color business coach.  

Elaine Lou Cartas is a trauma-informed and award-winning woman of color business coach, a certified executive coach, and a speaker for women of color and allies. In the past 6 years, Elaine has worked with 7,000+ clients in 58 different countries.  Elaine is recognized as the #1 thought leader by LA Weekly, best leadership and executive coach by MSN, a top 5 business coach by Apple News, and a top career coach for women by Life Coach Magazine. Elaine offers a trauma-informed certified space to acknowledge your experiences and that your definition of happiness in work and life can continuously evolve.  She lives in Los Angeles with her partner, and loves Muay Thai and Hot Yoga in her down time.

 

We explore:   

  • The challenges and triumphs of navigating life as a first-generation Filipino immigrant, including the impact of cultural expectations on career choices.
  • The importance of self-awareness, recognizing the distinction between being a "human doing" and a "human being.”
  • How to prioritize mental health in the face of toxic work environments.
  • How to manage burnout, getting fired, getting laid off, and the healing power of therapy.
  • Key strategies for making successful career pivots, negotiating effectively, and redefining success on your own terms. 
  • The dangers of vanity metrics.
  • How to redefine success by embracing “enoughness.”
  • The importance of work-life balance, and the power of play and inner child healing.

 

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