Struggling with what to do next in your work and life? Need a podcast with honest realtalk (the good + the bad) so you know you’re not alone? 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 3x, quit 2 jobs, changed careers 3x, 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.LA Weekly awarded Elaine as the #1 Thought Leader to follow, MSN recognized her as the Best Leadership & Executive Coach, and Apple News featured her as one of the top 5 business coaches to follow. Elaine also has 2 courses with LinkedIn.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 continuously evolve...
https://elainelou.com/podcast/
Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 2 days 10 hours 43 minutes
episode 87: 87: Getting Fired, Quitting a Job, Getting Laid Off and Changing Careers BTS On My Failures
In 2017, I “failed.”
I got let go from my dream job working as a Fundraiser at Pasadena City College where I raised $1.1 million in student scholarships.
I was lying on my bedroom floor crying like a starfish.
Unfortunately, I didn’t look as cute like Patrick from Spongebob…
Despite getting let go from my dream job, it motivated me to take my part-time coaching business to full-time...
episode 86: EP86: Considering Foster Care With My Ex-boss, Mark Daley
So get this, I am watching The View on ABC, and I see my ex-boss, Mark Daley, talking about his book, Safe, a book about his experience becoming a foster care parent.
Mark was my first boss right after college. He was a Campaign Manager for a candidate in Iowa. And I got a fellowship from Yale to work on the campaign he was managing as a Field Organizer...
episode 85: 85: How To Honor Your Emotions, And Protect Yourself From Others Emotions with Lidia Galvez
I remember I used to have such a huge problem honoring what I needed, but as we get older we relearn to trust ourselves and our voice.
In my latest podcast episode, I talk with Lidia Galvez, about Reiki, Somatic healing and theta healing. Lidia is a former client and friend, and she does reiki and sound bowl sessions at my retreats...
episode 84: 84: How I Redefined “Success” For Myself and How You Can Too
Some anxiety is survival, but most of my anxiety isn’t that. I have the most anxiety when I’m living a life that doesn’t align with my goals, hopes, and energy. It isn’t about what I’m doing. It’s about what I’m NOT doing.
“Do you like anxiety? Cause I don’t…”
I shared this with Matt Story, Visa VP when he interviewed me about how I’m always brave enough to ask for help and make tough decisions...
episode 83: 83: How Do You Know When To End Your Business And Get A Job Or Downsize with Monica Schrock
I had my first business from 2012 to 2016 as a Fundraising Consultant. I ended it after 4 years because I was done with the ups and downs of owning a business.
Sure, there was shame, BUT my nervous system was so calm that I manifested my dream job and dream boss, with whom I am still good friends to this day.
Maybe YOU are also thinking of ending your business or doing it on the side, and as someone who ended their first business, there’s NO shame in it...
episode 82: 82: Have a Job? Why and How to have a Personal Brand with Visa VP Matt Story
What do people say about you when you leave a Zoom call or physical room?
Why should you even care?
First, you shouldn’t care what other people think.
I’m not talking about being liked. I’m talking about your personal brand. And you might be thinking… Elaine, I have (or want) a full-time job. Why do I need a personal brand?
Personal brands aren’t necessarily social media lifestyle shots and brand partnerships...
episode 81: 81: How To Ask For A Raise
I had just got a Director position at 24. I was doing 2 jobs and increased fundraising numbers by 500%... I knew I deserved a raise.
I asked my immigrant parents, “How do you ask for a raise?”
They responded, “Just work hard. You’ll get a raise.”
I knew that was not how it worked, so I learned to ask for a raise using these 7 steps...
episode 80: 80: How To Ask For Help With Dominick Morales
“Elaine, back in the Philippines, as a family of 6, we had to share 1 fish.”
As a first-gen immigrant, my parents always reminded me of the privilege I have to be born and raised in this country.
And I agree, what a privilege it is to type on my laptop right now and email you!
This privilege almost feels like a buffet - OVERWHELMING!
In the past, I’ve ended up doing the most and feeling like asking for help would equal “failure...
episode 79: 79: How To Create Psychological Safety With Starbucks VP Global Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer Chéla Gage
Have you ever not felt safe at work?
Maybe you’ve dealt with microaggressions, gaslighting, and bullying…
And even if you have a senior title, you’ve also questioned yourself if you are even experiencing any of this...
episode 78: 78: Motherhood, Parenting Our Parents, ADHD, Marriage, and being a 9-figure Multi-passionate Entrepreneur With Danielle Kitzes
As the only daughter (I have 2 brothers), I find myself doing a lot of the caretaking for my parents.
I’m getting ready for my dad’s knee replacement surgery next month where I’ll be with him for the first 10-days of his recovery. And I’m attending all the doctors appointments with them.
I also want to share, I am choosing to do this and understand I have agency...