In today’s episode, I will be speaking with one of my oldest and dearest friends, someone whose story is based upon her journey to move past the pressure of a popular American stereotype - “what our resume says is who we are”. Specifically for my friend Erin, she made the decision to not attend college, yet had to consistently battle the idea that a college education is absolutely required for “success” in this life. From age 18, she had to learn how to stand firm in her worth against the voices that sought to shame her decision. She had to learn how to trust and value her truest herself, moving past perceptions that told her otherwise. I am so excited to share her journey, because it’s rawness and no BS are exactly what we could all use sometimes! And with that, let’s get Ellavated.

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