Guest Alexa Rose Carlin is a speaker, business coach, author, and entrepreneur, who started her first business at 17. An autoimmune deficiency almost kept her from graduating college and working in the fashion industry designing jewelry. Alexa shares the story of how she turned a near-death experience and a debilitating disease into her personal brand by authentically sharing her ordeal on Periscope. Her goal is to empower people to believe in themselves, so they can accomplish their dreams and make a difference in the world.

Alexa’s All-In-One (Authenticity, Inspiration and Optimism) philosophy has earned her paid speaking engagements and a reputation as a confidant for people who need to feel like someone is listening.

 

Key Takeaways:

[1:39] Alexa volunteered to be put into a coma when a medical team was needed to save her life from Sepsis.

[10:34] After moving to NYC to start her career in the fashion industry, Alexa got sick again.

[12:46] Alexa adopted a healthier lifestyle and wrote a cookbook.

[14:26] Wanting to share her story with people who needed to hear it, Alexa started telling her story for free.

[18:01] Her decision to share openly about her sickness on Periscope made a huge impact on people.

[21:02] People let Alexa know her All In One (AIO)  philosophy has helped them by reaching out to her.

[23:57] Alexa’s advice is to journal and write feelings down, and to share feelings with trusted friends.

 

Mentioned in This Episode:

Alexa Rose Carlin

Alexa Rose Carlin on Periscope

@AlexaRoseCarlin on Twitter

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