What happens to your business, relationships, and sense of purpose when you stop pretending and start being honest with yourself?

 

In this episode, recorded on Day 3 of the Academy Presenters Real Estate Investing Rocks event, Angel sits down with Julie Holly, investor, coach, and host of The Conscious Investor Podcast, for a candid conversation on mindset and authenticity. Together, they explore what it truly means to “find yourself,” and why this inner work is essential for entrepreneurs, especially those juggling multiple roles. Through personal stories, reflections, and practical insights, Angel and Julie break down the emotional and professional impact of masks we wear, the importance of emotional honesty, and how self-awareness leads to real, sustainable growth in life and business.

 

[00:01 - 04:00] Finding Yourself is Not Fluff

• Why the need to discover yourself matters beyond self-help jargon
• How ignoring inner alignment affects business growth and relationships
• The importance of self-acceptance in showing up fully in your work

 

[04:01 - 08:30] The Layers We Learn to Wear

• Why emotional signals start getting filtered in early childhood
• The significance of recognizing conditioned behaviors in adulthood
• What causes us to adopt roles that silence our authentic self

 

[08:31 - 12:44] Growth is Ongoing, Not a Destination

• Why adulthood doesn’t mean you're done growing
• The importance of reevaluating who you are and what you want
• How self-assessment helps prevent stagnation in business and life

 

[12:45 - 16:16] Core Traits vs. Evolving Mindsets

• What remains stable even as your ideas shift over time
• Why empathy, honesty, and faith anchor Julie’s decisions
• The importance of adjusting communication without losing transparency

 

[16:17 - 19:41] Making Hard Choices to Become Who You Want to Be

• The need to examine whether your current environment reflects your values
• How Julie left a lucrative career to protect her integrity
• The importance of visualizing your ideal self and acting accordingly

 

 

Connect with Julie:

 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-holly/

 

 

Key Quotes:

 

“If I'm the same person I was last year, I have failed.” - Julie Holly

 

“It’s virtually impossible to be transparent with others when you can't be transparent with yourself.” - Angel Williams

 

 

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