In this episode of the Pace & Purpose podcast, Kirstyn DeVries interviews Sari Wotawa, exploring themes of inclusion, resilience, and personal growth. Sari shares her journey from a multicultural upbringing in Australia to a career in learning and development, emphasising the importance of saying yes to opportunities and finding joy in everyday moments. 

The conversation delves into Sari's experiences with redundancy, her passion for helping others grow, and her vision for a portfolio career. Listeners are encouraged to embrace change, prioritize personal development, and find purpose in their current circumstances.

Takeaways

• Sari's multicultural upbringing instilled a deep value of inclusion and accessibility.
• Experiencing racism in childhood shaped Sari's commitment to inclusion.
• Moving overseas exposed Sari to diverse cultures and lifestyles.
• Sari's career in learning and development was fueled by a love of helping others grow.
• Redundancy taught Sari to find purpose and joy in her current circumstances.
• Sari emphasizes the importance of saying yes to opportunities.
• Personal development is a continuous journey for Sari.
• Sari's vision for a portfolio career reflects her desire for flexibility and impact.
• Finding joy in everyday moments is a key theme in Sari's life.
• Sari values intentionality in how she spends her time and energy.

Quotes + Highlights: 

"Inclusion is a lifelong journey." 

"Say yes to opportunities." 

"Find joy in the everyday." 

"Resilience is built through challenges." 

"Purpose is found in the present." 

"Embrace change and growth." 

"Personal development never stops." 

"Inclusion starts with understanding." "

Joy is in the simple moments." 

"A portfolio career offers flexibility."

Keywords

inclusion, resilience, personal growth, learning and development, portfolio career, multicultural upbringing, redundancy, personal development, purpose, joy