What does it mean to live with an open heart and an open mind? How do we fully step into our passions and purpose, especially when life pulls us in a thousand directions?

In this episode, brand strategist and storyteller Cari Kaufman joins host Jill Hummert to dive into:

 ✅ How to embrace the things that truly light you up

 ✅ The meandering journey of passion and purpose (and why it’s OK)

 ✅ Letting go of limiting beliefs that keep us stuck

 ✅ Why the pursuit of learning is a superpower (aka why Cari is "chronically certified")

 ✅ How pivots in life aren’t detours—they’re part of the plan

Timestamps:

[00:00] Welcome to Smarter Wealth – Today’s topic: passion & purpose

 [05:12] The moment Cari realized she was a serial learner (aka "chronically certified")

 [10:45] Why curiosity is a secret superpower (and how it fuels creativity)

 [16:30] Passion vs. Purpose – What's the difference?

 [25:55] The struggle of balancing passion with real-life responsibilities

 [35:40] Why we wear masks—and how to finally take them off

 [42:10] How to recognize when something is out of alignment

 [50:20] Learning to pivot with an open heart & mind

 [58:00] If you could have one superpower, what would it be?

Resources & Links Mentioned:

📖 The Crossroads of Should and Must – A book on following your calling vs. society’s expectations

 📖 Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear – A must-read for embracing curiosity & creativity

 💡 Ikigai: The Japanese Concept for Finding Purpose