Empowerment for Immigrants

Life Coach Ewelina

Are you feeling like your American Dream isn't quite panning out the way you had hoped? Feeling like you don't quite fit in or struggling with worry? I totally get it - believe me, I've been there too! The good news? I've spent the last 19 years learning and growing, and now I get to share that knowledge with others. I've got some tips and tricks that have truly made a positive impact in my life, and I'd love to empower you with those same tools. Listen to this podcast if you want to improve yourself and create progress that feels good!

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From PCOS to Self-Love: Anna Lakomy's Inspiring Transformation
Nov 19 2023
From PCOS to Self-Love: Anna Lakomy's Inspiring Transformation
Have you ever considered how the stress of your immigrant journey has impacted your health?  Have you ever thought about the connection between your physical health and emotional well being?  This episode with Anna Lakomy will reveal some astonishing insights; she shares her battle with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome ( PCOS) and how it transformed her perspective on health, career, and self-worth. Anna's journey is more than a story about a health condition. It's a tale of determination and self-discovery, of the transformative power of adversity. We talk about her fight against her physical symptoms and the traditional medical system, and how this struggle led her to an unexpected revelation about her career success and personal worth. The conversation takes a deeper turn as we explore the struggle to balance masculine and feminine energy. We talk about societal pressures, inherited survival instincts and the power of self-compassion. We share insights on healing the inner child and fostering self-love. Consider asking yourself these questions:What relationship do I have with myself? Am I being a good friend to myself or do I keep on criticizing myself? If so why? Am I feeling safe? What is creating a sense of safety for me? Am I safe within me right now? What do I need right now?To join our Facebook Group "Pogaduchy na Emigracji" click here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1106767306991881/SIGN UP FOR FREE COURSE ON HOW TO FEEL GOOD HANGING OUT WITH AMERICANS WHEN YOU ARE THE ONLY IMMIGRANT IN THE GROUP: https://shorturl.at/chyM2Need my help? SCHEDULE A QUICK CALL WITH ME:https://app.simplymeet.me/ewelina/15min%20?day=2023-12-25
How to cope with a divorce as an immigrant in America?
Sep 22 2023
How to cope with a divorce as an immigrant in America?
Are you an immigrant going through a divorce? Maybe you are already divorced but emotionally and mentally you are still struggling? When a relationship ends, healing can take time. There are things you can do to get through this difficult adjustment. Get some wisdom and learn the tools to manage stress during separation and divorce. SUMMARY:Get a journal. Here are the questions I suggest you ask yourself when analyzing why you feel the way you feel: What am I thinking about this?;  What am I feeling when I am thinking that?;  What do I do when I feel that feeling?The Line of Life:  On a clean piece of paper draw a horizontal line.On the left side mark at the beginning of the line write your birthday.On the right side at the end of the line write how long you would like to live.Mark today, your wedding day and your divorce date. Color the space between these two dates that will represent your marriage. Answer these questions: How many years have you lived before you became a wife or a  husband?; How many years are left after the divorce is final? ; How do you want to spend the remaining years? What do you want to do? Who do you want to become? What are the feelings you would like to experience on a daily basis? 3.  Examine your thoughts about your spouse. Ask these questions: What do you think of him or her?; How do you feel when you think that?; What do you do when you feel that? How do I want to feel when I see him? ( Keep in mind if you feel anger, you are the one suffering, not him.)  If feeling angry examine: Why are you angry? What did he or she do? What do you think he or she should’ve done instead? What wasn't fair? How did he or she disappoint you? What did you make it mean about yourself? How are you angry at yourself? How are you disappointed in yourself? 4. When ready make a list of all the moments you are grateful for that have happened during your marriage. 5. Write down a list of all of the positive character traits you have developed as a result of the difficulties you faced in your marriage.6. Answer these questions about divorce itself: What am I making it mean about me?; What am I making it mean about us as a married couple that is about to be divorced?; What am I making it mean about my life overall?; What am I the most afraid of?; What will I do if that happens?7. Answer these questions about other people: What are you assuming that other people are thinking about you as you are going through a divorce?; How are they judging you?; What do you think? 8. Possible thoughts to think when creating acceptance and compassion towards your spouse: It didn’t work out but he was trying his best. I can be grateful for that.  It’s hard for him too, I don’t have to make it harder by being mean.  We had a lot of great times, I can always be grateful for that. 9. Possible thoughts to think about yourself to create a sense of self acceptance and self compassion as you are going through this: This is hard but I am trying my best. Sometimes I will have a good day and sometimes I won’t, that’s okay. ThiTo join our Facebook Group "Pogaduchy na Emigracji" click here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1106767306991881/SIGN UP FOR FREE COURSE ON HOW TO FEEL GOOD HANGING OUT WITH AMERICANS WHEN YOU ARE THE ONLY IMMIGRANT IN THE GROUP: https://shorturl.at/chyM2Need my help? SCHEDULE A QUICK CALL WITH ME:https://app.simplymeet.me/ewelina/15min%20?day=2023-12-25
Struggles in a workplace. Immigrant edition.
Aug 27 2023
Struggles in a workplace. Immigrant edition.
Do you feel like you must work really hard because as an immigrant you would lose your job first? Do you feel like no matter how hard you work, you will never be successful as Americans?When interacting with other employees, do you feel like an outsider? Are you starting to feel resentful because you feel like others are constantly taking advantage of your kindness? Stealing your great ideas?Do you work with someone you have a hard time standing up to, and that's really frustrating because if you were in your home country, this would have not been a problem?If you said YES to any of these questions, please listen to this episode. I interviewed Anna Lakomy, Career Guardian Angel. She is a career coach for immigrant women. In this interview she shares her story and tells us:Why working with immigrant women is her mission?What are some of the biggest struggles her clients deal with?Her favorite success story.What in her opinion Americans think about us, immigrants?What are some of the biggest struggles immigrant mothers go through?How we can celebrate ourselves and start living the joyful American Dream?What she has recently celebrated in her own life?More about Anna:Anna Lakomy, known as the Career Guardian Angel, is on a mission to empower cycle-breaking women, often from immigrant families. With her expertise in neuroscience, behavioral science, and advertising, Anna helps her clients build powerful personal brands that lead to greater influence, impact, and success in the workplace. Say goodbye to workhorse days and hello to more money, freedom, health and happiness—without "selling your soul."If you would like to get a hold of Anna you can find her here:Website: https://annalakomy.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annalakomy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annalakomy/ To join our Facebook Group "Pogaduchy na Emigracji" click here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1106767306991881/SIGN UP FOR FREE COURSE ON HOW TO FEEL GOOD HANGING OUT WITH AMERICANS WHEN YOU ARE THE ONLY IMMIGRANT IN THE GROUP: https://shorturl.at/chyM2Need my help? SCHEDULE A QUICK CALL WITH ME:https://app.simplymeet.me/ewelina/15min%20?day=2023-12-25
Why is my life so hard?
Feb 24 2023
Why is my life so hard?
When you think about yourself and your life, do you feel empowered or sad? Do you feel like you can face whatever it is life throws at you, or are you fearful of what could go wrong? Life is 50/50. Half of it is great and half is terrible. If your brain automatically focuses on the negative, it’s possible you have a story from your past that is influencing this. In this episode I would like to invite you explore it with me. I walk you through a process of self examination. If you decide to embark on this journey, make sure to make a deal with yourself to stop exploring when your mind needs a break. Walk away from it for a while, but come back when you are ready. Keep on answering the questions I share with you in this episode:VICTIM:When was I in deep emotional pain in my life? What hit me hard? Who did it? Why?Whom am I blaming for this?Where am I refusing to take responsibility?Am I trying to make others feel guilty and responsible for my problems?  Am I playing a martyr here? Have I been putting myself in harm’s way to make myself vulnerable so that others elicit sympathy and support me?What is missing in my life? How much time do I spend thinking about it?Where am I looking for sympathy?How am I dodging responsibility?  Am I holding grudges?Victims connect with victimized, who in my life is also in a victim mentality?Is my story really true? Am I exaggerating it?Am I really fighting demons or am I paying consequences of my actions?Next you will want to Look for the meaning.  What was that for? Why did it happen like this?What do I need right now? What would I need to hear to heal and move on?VICTOR:Who is it?How is this part of you strong? How did you work through this problem? What skills did you have to develop to improve your position? What skills can you keep on developing?What did he or she learn? To join our Facebook Group "Pogaduchy na Emigracji" click here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1106767306991881/SIGN UP FOR FREE COURSE ON HOW TO FEEL GOOD HANGING OUT WITH AMERICANS WHEN YOU ARE THE ONLY IMMIGRANT IN THE GROUP: https://shorturl.at/chyM2Need my help? SCHEDULE A QUICK CALL WITH ME:https://app.simplymeet.me/ewelina/15min%20?day=2023-12-25
How to reach goals faster?
Aug 12 2022
How to reach goals faster?
Do you struggle achieving goals? Do you feel like you don’t have a strong will and you can never finish what you’ve started because you get distracted? This episode is for you. I take you through a simple step by step process that takes in consideration changes happening in your life. This process will help you meet yourself where you are at, so that you don’t quit, when things get hard.Remember, your success is built on your failures. Your path is not set in stone, be flexible. You are not a robot. Learn from struggles and mistakes, what can you do better the next time.  Have a goal? Here is what you do:List all of the projects you have started and finished. Everything that comes to your mind, big accomplishments and small ones. What is your goal? ( Make it measurable. When will you know you have achieved it?) Why do you want to achieve this goal? List all your reasons. Ask yourself these 3 questions:                                                                                                                  What will happen if I don’t go for it? Then what? What will that mean about me?What will happen if I go for it but quit along the way? What will that mean about me?What will happen if I go for it and achieve it? What will that mean about me?And then, when I get there how will I celebrate it? List all obstacles. What could prevent you from achieving this goal?Take each obstacle and turn it into a strategy. How will you create motivation everyday to keep on going? Decide what you need to be thinking? Evaluation: What went well? What didn’t go well? What will I do differently? Remember, your success is built on your failures. Your path is not set in stone, be flexible. You are not a robot. Learn from struggles and mistakes, what can you do better the next time. Do you need a coach? Schedule your complimentary consultation here: https://lifecoachforimmigrants.com/To join our Facebook Group "Pogaduchy na Emigracji" click here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1106767306991881/SIGN UP FOR FREE COURSE ON HOW TO FEEL GOOD HANGING OUT WITH AMERICANS WHEN YOU ARE THE ONLY IMMIGRANT IN THE GROUP: https://shorturl.at/chyM2Need my help? SCHEDULE A QUICK CALL WITH ME:https://app.simplymeet.me/ewelina/15min%20?day=2023-12-25
Own who you are.
May 11 2022
Own who you are.
How do you feel when you walk into a room full of strangers and you start talking to them? Are you comfortable or really nervous? What's happening in your head?Do you feel worthy enough? Smart enough? Or do you question even your belonging in that room. What you think about yourself matters and today I want to invite you to explore your thoughts about yourself as an immigrant. Few great questions to ask yourself:Who are you? What do you think about yourself as an immigrant?What do you want to think about your roots?Whom were your ancestors? What can you be proud of? What can you use as a building block for your identity?  Thoughts that will help you stimulate the feeling of belonging: I belong anywhere I choose to. I love being ..... (your nationality) I am proud of my culture. I love my  ...... ( your nationality )  culture and I am happy to share it with others who might not know much about it. How others react to me means nothing about who I am, but it means a lot about them. My ........ ( your nationality )  roots will support me till the end of my life, no matter where I live. I am so grateful for my ........ ( your nationality)  foundation.  If you think you need my help  go to www.lifecoachforimmigrants.com Click work with me and fill out a form to schedule a free consultation. The consultation takes one hour and during that time you will tell me what the problem is and I will explain how I would help you if we were working together. To join our Facebook Group "Pogaduchy na Emigracji" click here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1106767306991881/SIGN UP FOR FREE COURSE ON HOW TO FEEL GOOD HANGING OUT WITH AMERICANS WHEN YOU ARE THE ONLY IMMIGRANT IN THE GROUP: https://shorturl.at/chyM2Need my help? SCHEDULE A QUICK CALL WITH ME:https://app.simplymeet.me/ewelina/15min%20?day=2023-12-25
Who is Your Inner Hero?
Apr 12 2022
Who is Your Inner Hero?
Let’s talk about the toughest part of your life journey. If you are a first generation immigrant you had to make it work in the country you might have been completely unfamiliar with. Who did you have to become to make it happen?Who was that person that kept on showing up everyday, scared, unsure of how they will handle their day? What was she or he thinking? Was it:Oh my god I don’t know what I am doing, but I will figure it out.That person  was scared and determined at the same time to make things work no matter what. You might be still in that mode today or you might have relaxed and fallen into a more comfortable routine. I want to invite you to honor your hero and to call her or him back. You need that strength and courage if you want to keep on improving and changing your life for the better. The inner hero is so helpful where it comes to creating that dream life you have moved here for. Here are the questions I have asked you in this episode:What were the toughest situations you have faced as an immigrant?What were the feelings that  you most often felt in the toughest moments, the toughest times?What did you do to survive each situation?What were the qualities you had to find within yourself to survive it? If you could go back in time and say a few words to yourself back then, when it was so difficult, what would it be? What would you say?What are the 3 challenges you are facing right now?If your inner hero was to address it, what would she or he do?To contact me send an email to: coach@lifecoachforimmigrants.com To book a free consultation with me go to www.lifecoachforimmigrants.com To join our Facebook Group "Pogaduchy na Emigracji" click here:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1106767306991881/SIGN UP FOR FREE COURSE ON HOW TO FEEL GOOD HANGING OUT WITH AMERICANS WHEN YOU ARE THE ONLY IMMIGRANT IN THE GROUP: https://shorturl.at/chyM2Need my help? SCHEDULE A QUICK CALL WITH ME:https://app.simplymeet.me/ewelina/15min%20?day=2023-12-25