737. Balance Spiritual Growth + Business Ventures for REAL Success

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Jan 7, 2025

Shizu Okusa, founder of Apothékary, shares her inspiring journey from Goldman Sachs to holistic entrepreneurship. She emphasizes redefining success through 'eulogy virtues' and prioritizing what truly matters. Shizu discusses the transformative power of herbal tinctures for stress relief and the profound effects of Vipassana meditation. The conversation touches on balancing social media with real life, setting boundaries in business partnerships, and her vision for a wellness retreat that merges tradition with modernity.

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INSIGHT

Redefining Success

Shizu Okusa is shifting her focus from productivity to community and family.
She discusses the changing definition of success and the pressure of the "girl boss" era.

ANECDOTE

Finding Purpose Beyond Exits

After selling her first company, Shizu felt lost and questioned the traditional definition of entrepreneurial success.
She's now building a home in Kyoto and working towards creating a retreat center on her family's farm in Vancouver.

ADVICE

Managing Social Media Time

Limit social media consumption to specific times to avoid losing time and focus.
Shizu only uses Instagram on her desktop during the day and limits it to two hours after work.

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In this episode, join Lindsey and Shizu Okusa, founder of Apothékary, for an inspiring dive into the entrepreneurial journey, the power of herbs, and how to prioritize what matters most in life. Want to learn how to maintain a mindful + purposeful approach as a busy founder? This is for you!

Ahead, Shizu helps us redefine success beyond traditional career milestones, emphasizing the importance of cultivating what she calls “eulogy virtues” as much as we work on our “resume virtues.” She also opens up about her spiritual journey and how she’s learned to trust divine timing.

Shizu illuminates her path from working at Goldman Sachs to building Apothékary, offering invaluable insights on staying grounded while you climb the ladder of success. If you’re an entrepreneur or just want to learn how to balance productivity + spiritual nourishment, listen up!

We also talk about:

The concept of your spiritual age
The benefits of herbal tinctures for stress + sleep
Vipassana meditation + its profound emotional impact
The journey from intense corporate life to balanced entrepreneurship
Balancing social media with real life + taking digital detoxes
Differences in dating cultures between LA + New York
Setting boundaries in co-founder relationships
Future visions of a retreat center blending wellness + Japanese culture

Resources:

Website: https://apothekary.co
Instagram: @apothekaryco and @shizuokusa

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