Elaine Lou Cartas, a trauma-informed career and leadership coach, shares her journey from feeling the pressure of fulfilling the American dream as a first-generation immigrant to redefining her own version of success. In her pursuit of success, she recognized the privilege she collected of having choices in her journey. She emphasizes the importance of asking for help and getting a coach to navigate career transitions and make choices aligned with personal goals. Elaine highlights the power of empathy in her coaching practice and the impact of reframing success to focus on creating a legacy. In this conversation, Matt Story and Elaine Lou Cartas discuss the power of stories and their impact on society. They explore how stories have been instrumental in driving change, such as during the civil rights movement. They also discuss the value of sharing ideas and supporting each other's growth.

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