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WOC and Allies: Business and Career Realtalk
Struggling with what to do next? Need honest realtalk cause you're tired of the curated highlight reels on the socials? And want strategies to get out of your own way?
Your host, Elaine Lou Cartas, a first-generation Filipino immigrant, is an award-winning Business and Executive Career Coach for women of color and allies. Elaine is like you - she’s been fired, quit jobs, changed careers three times, and been in debt. Elaine’s success story? She’s always done what’s true to herself and wants you to know it’s possible too. She’s a former grassroots organizer and nonprofit fundraiser who raised $11 million.
LA Weekly awarded Elaine as the #1 Thought Leader in 2023, and MSN recognized her as the Best Leadership & Executive Coach in 2024. Elaine has online courses with LinkedIn, Duke, Brown, Penn and USC.
On the WOC and Allies: Business and Career Realtalk™ Podcast (formerly known as the Color Your Dreams podcast), Elaine reminds you that your definition of happiness in work and life can evolve. Elaine's podcast guests include team members, clients, friends, and even family members who discuss real challenges and how they honored their own voices. As a business owner and career leader, this podcast is here to help you overcome overwhelm, while protecting your peace. So bring your coffee, tea, or boba for some realtalk every other Thursday! @elainelou_ // www.elainelou.com
WOC and Allies: Business and Career Realtalk
105: How To Protect Your Peace & Prioritize Your Needs from the LA fires (or any moment of crisis)
If you’re from California, last week was an endless cycle of FIGHT OR FLIGHT. And even if you’re not in LA, moments of crises affect us all -- it’s part of being human, we don't live in LA, we are human and unfortunately face moments of crises.
This past Monday, I had a therapy session to process everything. It was ironincally perfect timing.
We talked about how important it is to protect our peace and prioritize our nneeds. She shared that many clients are navigating the same themes as well as her, and it was validating to know I wasn’t alone.
After the session, I felt the pull to share so I hit record.
Whether you’re navigating a crisis or just feeling overwhelmed, I hope this episodes brings you some comfort and practical support.
Episode 105: How to Protect Your Peace & Prioritize Your Needs is now live on Spotify or Apple.
In this 26-minute episode, I share:
- Honoring your voice during tough times: Especially if you’re someone like me (the oldest daughter!) who often manages others’ emotions and needs.
- Scripts for asking for what you need: Even when it might feel uncomfortable or different from what others expect.
- Creating healthy boundaries with news and social media: Why limiting our consumption can help reduce triggers. (Right now, I’m only using the Watch Duty App to stay updated on fires, and really limiting social media.)
I’ll be honest: This episode feels more personal than others. Recording it helped me process my own feelings while sharing what’s been helpful for me.
And I want to remind you that I am not a licensed therapist, and I know that my own experience can be unique to me and not you.
What We Cover in This Episode:
- Personal History and Connection to LA
- Managing Stress and Crisis Response
- Limiting Media Consumption and Protecting Peace
If you would like to see how to work with me to create a more sustainable life where you can be more present with yourself and create your own checklist of success that’s not created by society and loved ones, then schedule a complimentary legacy business and career review at elainelou.com/call
Resources Mentioned:
Free Probono Services for Those Affected by LA Fires
Psychologytoday.com
Where We Can Connect:
Apply to the Business & Career Mastermind: elainelou.com/mastermind
Schedule a Business & Career Audit call with me to see if it’s a good fit to work together: elainelou.com/call
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