#010: We’ve been taught to downplay our ambition: to make it smaller, safer, easier to explain. But what if naming what you want is exactly what unlocks the path forward? In this episode, we’re talking about the fear of being seen wanting something deeply and how to move through it. I’ll share what ambition really looks like behind the scenes, how to tell the difference between misalignment and resistance, and why success isn’t about the finish line. It’s about who you become along the way. If you’ve been pretending you don’t care—but secretly do—this one’s for you.

Pack Light Live Full is a podcast about building a meaningful life on your own terms. Host Carmen Sognonvi shares candid stories from her unconventional career path—from investment banking analyst to martial arts school owner to million-follower travel influencer—exploring how to create success that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. Through honest conversations about career, social media, travel, and life's big transitions, Carmen challenges conventional wisdom about what it means to "have it all."