First to Thrive

In today's episode, we're talking about my signature group coaching program called Living Bravely. I'm thrilled to give you a behind-the-scenes look at the magic of Living Bravely, our group coaching program that's been running since 2019. Since its inception, we've proudly supported over 100 first and second-generation immigrants, a number that truly astounds me. When I first started, I had no idea of the far-reaching impact this program would have. It's been an incredible journey to have helped so many people. Now, let's take a sneak peek into the program itself.

In this episode we explore:

• What is Living Bravely
• The magic behind my signature programme
• What really goes on Behind the Scenes
• A sneak peek of the curriculum

If you're ready for culturally-aware coaching and a supportive community, I invite you to join our next cohort. Take a brave step towards a life you love with Living Bravely!

Learn more and register here: nicolecruzcoaching.com/livingbravely

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In today's episode, we're shaking things up a bit. You will hear a recording of a live Masterclass that I did recently on "Creating Your Ideal Career as a 1st/2nd Gen".

In this episode we explore:

• Why creating your ideal career is important for our community AND why it's so hard
• A tool to get clear on your ideal career
• How to map out steps towards career happiness
• Tools to overcome fears that keep you stuck in unhappy jobs
• Real-life case studies of how other 1st/2nd gen folks made brave career changes
• A special invitation to join a program, tailored for your career happiness

If you want to create your ideal career with culturally-aware coaching and supportive community, I invite you to join our next cohort of Living Bravely!

Learn more and register here: nicolecruzcoaching.com/livingbravely

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Today, we're exploring the power of small steps towards achieving your goals. Through personal experiences and examples from my clients, I want to show you that big accomplishments are simply the result of many small, consistent actions. Instead of overwhelming yourself with drastic changes, start with small, achievable steps. It's all about figuring out what those steps are and breaking them down into even more manageable actions.

In this episode we explore:

• How small steps lead to significant changes.
• How to figure out what your small steps are.
• How Victoria, a Living Bravely Client made a career change by starting out with a small step.

I invite you to join my free Masterclass designed specifically for first and second-generation immigrants. Let's take those small, brave steps together toward our goals!

Visit this page to register and learn more about the free event.

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In today's episode, we're talking about Creating Success on your own terms. I want to share with you a piece of my journey. I moved from living a life that was largely dictated by societal expectations, to become a full-time traveler and the proud founder of a successful coaching company. My transformation taught me one crucial lesson: it's important to define success on our own terms, rather than accepting someone else's definition.

In this episode we explore:

• Why is creating success on our terms so important?
• Defining Your Version of Success.
• Giving Yourself Permission to Choose.
• Taking Small Steps towards Your Definition of Success.

To further support you on this journey, I invite you to attend my free event 'Creating Your Ideal Career as a 1st and 2nd Gen' Here, we'll dive deeper into defining your values and aligning them with your career happiness. I hope to see you there!

Visit this page to register and learn more about the free event.

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In today's episode, we are catching up with Alyssa, a former client and , a nurse-turned-yoga-teacher and coach. Alyssa shares with us her career journey, which began with a familial influence towards nursing but eventually found her passion in community health. Following her intuition, she carved her own path and became not only a nurse, but a yoga teacher and now runs a coaching business focusing on holistic healing modalities.

In this episode we explore:

• Alyssa's pursuit of a nursing career.
• Alyssa's realization of her passion for coaching.
• Alyssa's reflection on her own healing journey.
• Coaching for Body Image and Food Relationships
• Turning personal experiences into career paths aligned with values.

Connect with Alyssa on Instagram @alyssacoaching or visit her website at https://www.alyssacoaching.com/

Do you want support on creating your own career path? Register to my free event: Creating Your Ideal Career as a 1st and 2nd Gen happening on August 10th where we will discuss how to make a brave career change.

Visit this page to register and learn more about the free event.

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In today's episode, we're thrilled to introduce one of the OGs of the Living Bravely Program, Jeanelle Castro. Jeanelle hosts the popular channel 'Jeanelleats', where she shares Filipino dishes, recipes, and cultural insights... She has a solid digital footprint that spans YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, where she shares her passion for food and creativity with her growing audience.

A proud Filipina born in the Philippines, Jeanelle embodies her cultural heritage with pride. Whether it's through her content or her conversations, Jeanelle's love for her Filipino roots is evident and infectious. If you want to explore the vibrant Filipino culture through a flavorful gastronomic journey, then Jeanelle is your go-to guide.

In this episode, we explore:

• Janelle's Journey to 1 Million Subscribers
• How She Went From the Corporate World to YouTube
• Pursuing Her Passion
• What Does The Life Of A Content Creator Look Like?
• Overcoming Fear of Being Visible

Follow Jeanelle's youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/jeanelleats

Do you feel unfulfilled in your career path? Register for my free event: Creating Your Ideal Career as a 1st and 2nd Gen happening on August 10th where we will discuss how to make a brave career change.

Visit this page to register and learn more about the free event.

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In this episode, we're catching up with Marielle, a Living Bravely alumni from 2021 who made a significant career shift amid personal loss and a global pandemic.

She began her journey as a licensed civil engineer, but a family bereavement triggered a deep reflection about her life and career path. She decided to listen to her desire to become a death doula and took the leap into a startup focused on end-of-life planning, despite the stark contrast with her previous work.

In this episode, we explore:

• Confronting Challenging Conversations with Her Family Regarding Career Change
• Marielle's Journey of Career Exploration
• Marielle's work as a death doula

Join the Living Bravely waitlist to get access to early enrollment and bonuses at nicolecruzcoaching.com/livingbravely

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This episode kicks off our Living Bravely Legacy Series, where I interview former Living Bravely clients on the brave career changes they've made.

Lizzie is an incredible human and talented artist who made a brave career change from co-owning her own company to taking a sabbatical and exploring what she truly wants.

In this episode, I interview Lizzie and we talk about Self-Trust and Sabbaticals. We explore:

• Lizzie's journey of self-trust
• The importance of play and pause
• The power of sabbaticals

If you're ready to develop confidence as a leader, and as a changemaker, I'd love to work with you.

Visit nicolecruzcoaching.com/coaching to apply for my private coaching program.

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There are a lot of instances where we sacrifice our well-being for other people to feel better. You can lump people-pleasing into this as well. So if it doesn't feel good, why the hell do we do it? It's usually because we're taught that we ARE responsible for other's feelings when we were growing up. And because we're also conditioned to not upset other people, it just encourages us to behave in a way that we think will keep the peace as much as possible.

In today's episode, we will explore.

• Why Do We Take Responsibility for Others' Feelings
• Why It's Important to Release Responsibility
• How to Release Responsibility

If you're ready to release responsibility for others' feelings so that you can make choices that serve you, I would love to work with you.

Visit nicolecruzcoaching.com/coaching to apply for my private coaching program.

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So we've heard the phrase taking up space before but what does itactually mean? For me, taking up space is not downplaying yourself, not hiding anymore, and not shrinking, not making yourself smaller in order to make other people comfortable. In this episode, you will unlearn things that stop us from showing up in the ways that we want to, or in ways that highlight our strength, gifts.

In today's episode, we will explore:

• What Does Taking Up Space Mean?
• How To Take Up Space
• Taking Up Space as an 1st/2nd Gen Asian Immigrant Leader

If you're ready to develop confidence as a leader, and as a changemaker, I'd love to work with you.

Visit nicolecruzcoaching.com/coaching to apply for my private coaching program.

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