The Greg McKeown Podcast 29. What's Essential: Essential Intervention with Vanessa Guzman
Dec 14, 2020
Vanessa Guzman, a first-generation American-Latina and empowerment consultant, shares her journey toward embracing an essentialist lifestyle despite cultural pressures. She emphasizes the importance of self-prioritization and the challenges faced while redefining success in her life. The conversation highlights the need for a supportive community and maintaining a manageable pace during transformation. Vanessa also discusses mindfulness in balancing commitments and the role of accountability partners in personal growth, urging individuals to craft a narrative focused on their well-being.
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Vanessa's Challenging Year
- Vanessa Guzman shares her challenging year, including marriage, a book, a business, job loss, miscarriages, and family care.
- She feels overwhelmed and seeks a more essentialist life despite her demanding responsibilities.
Drained but Proud
- Vanessa reflects on her life, feeling drained but proud of her accomplishments.
- She acknowledges her deep depletion and the need for self-care.
Barriers to Essentialism
- Vanessa discusses the barriers she faced in her 20s to living as an essentialist.
- She felt constant pressure due to family responsibilities and the need to prove herself.
