The Flourishing Entrepreneur Podcast The Life Edit + Recovering from Perfection with Carissa Woo
"Good is better than perfect." How did you feel when you read that sentence? If you had a petty tyrant raise up in your gut screaming, "LIAR!" then this episode is for you.
We are joined by wedding photographer turned business coach, Carissa Woo, who shares her personal journey of feeling overwhelmed and exhausted from constantly trying to please others. She realized her lack of self-love and made changes in her life to prioritize her own needs and practice self-care. Carissa's story explores the relief and contentment that comes with relinquishing constant stimulation and the pressure to always be busy.
Key Topics:
- How to know when enough is enough - with your money and personal time
- Tips to generate passive income and invest to increase financial (and mental) security
- How to find your self-worth
- How to proactively plan for rest
- Marketing strategies that give you more financial and time freedom
Moments You Don't Want to Miss:
00:02:11 Jessica Beautiful Unicorn Rabbit: a journey of self-discovery
00:09:58 Lover turned entrepreneur finds self-love journey.
00:13:15 Chinese upbringing instilled fear of inadequacy.
00:16:53 Overwork and lack of self-care affected me.
00:20:13 Wedding photography coach automates business for success.
00:24:39 Lessons: enough money, planning rest, CEO mindset
00:27:45 Finding your desired path, making big changes.
00:30:36 Entrepreneurs seek freedom, but struggle with transition.
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About Carissa Woo
Carissa Woo, a lover and hopeless romantic, has been in the wedding industry for 13 years. Known for her tendency to cry at every wedding and her obsession with romantic comedies, Carissa embarked on a personal journey to find self-love and compassion for herself. Overwhelmed by feelings of worthlessness and constantly striving for more, Carissa suffered from postpartum depression after her first and second child. She believed that booking numerous weddings and photo shoots would validate her worth, but instead, she found herself overwhelmed and trapped in a chaotic life. Through therapy and the guidance of a friend's podcast, Carissa discovered the importance of self-love. This newfound mindset empowered her to shift her focus from building an empire to creating peace and balance in her life. Carissa now understands the value of taking breaks and no longer measures her worth solely by her work ethic.
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