What does it really take to make a bold life change? In this heartfelt conversation, host LuRae Lumpkin sits down with Sipra Halteman to explore the courage required to transform your life, even when the path is unclear.

Sipra shares her journey from the Midwest to Silicon Valley's Twitter headquarters, and ultimately to founding Shift Society. She opens up life events, navigating burnout, and discovering healing through breathwork and community support.

This is a raw, honest conversation about the messy middle of transformation, the power of finding your tribe, and why it's never too late to ask yourself: What if I did the thing I've been dreaming about?

Perfect for anyone:

• Considering a major career or life transition
• Feeling stuck in burnout or unfulfilled in their current path
• Wondering if it's "too late" to start over
• Needing community and support during times of change

Topics Covered

• From Silicon Valley to purpose-driven work
• Surviving trauma and finding healing
• The power of breathwork and alternative healing
• Building community during transformation
• Why no one transforms alone
• Starting over in your 30s, 40s, 50s, or beyond
• Facing fear and finding courage

Chapters

[00:00:05] Introduction & Welcome

[00:01:00] The Power of Dreaming & Taking Action

[00:02:14] Searching for the Modern Village

[00:03:23] The Journey of Inner & Outer Work

[00:05:34] Growing Up in the Midwest & Dreaming of California

[00:07:00] Breaking Into Silicon Valley

[00:08:54] The Twitter Years

[00:09:39] Living Abroad: Shanghai & Spain

[00:11:15] Never Saying No to a Challenge

[00:12:33] Vulnerability & Hidden Strength

[00:14:03] Community as the Foundation

[00:15:40] The Life-Threatening Wake-Up Call

[00:17:03] Discovering Breathwork & Somatic Healing

[00:18:21] Planting Seeds for Change

[00:19:07] Breaking Free from Workaholism

[00:20:00] The Power of Breathwork & Body-Based Healing

[00:21:05] Living with Purpose: The "What If I Die Tomorrow" Question

[00:22:00] Building Shift Society

[00:23:00] This Is Not a Dress Rehearsal

[00:23:24] The Body Keeps the Score

[00:25:18] The Science Behind Visualization & Manifestation

[00:27:05] Answering the Call to Serve

[00:28:11] Creating Safe Spaces for Healing

[00:30:52] Words of Encouragement: Just Start

[00:32:00] Staying Motivated Through the Journey

[00:33:13] Wisdom from an 8-Year-Old: "What If It Helps One Person?"

[00:34:17] The Power of Empowering Questions

[00:36:07] Leading with Authenticity & The Ripple Effect

[00:37:11] Final Words: Don't Wait to Live Your Life

Links and Resources:

• Shift Society Website
• Shift Society Instagram
• Sipra Halteman on LinkedIn
• Shift Society on LinkedIn
• LuRae Lumpkin on LinkedIn
• You Can Be Free Newsletter
• You Can Be Free on YouTube

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