What happens when you realize that the life you thought you lived wasn’t real?

In this deeply moving episode of The 7 Hats Podcast, I sit down with Paul Rivera, a former professor turned diplomat turned entrepreneur, who shares his incredible journey of self-discovery, resilience, and breaking free from generational cycles.

🔥 In this episode, we discuss:

✔ The hidden cost of chasing success over alignment

✔ How childhood experiences shape our identities (often without us knowing)

✔ The danger of living for others instead of for yourself

✔ How Paul went from academia to diplomacy to purpose-driven entrepreneurship

✔ The power of listening, self-awareness, and rewriting your own story

Paul’s journey is proof that success means nothing if you’re misaligned with your true purpose. If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, imposter syndrome, or felt stuck in a life that doesn’t quite fit—you don’t want to miss this episode.

Paul's Website: https://beactchange.com/

🚀 Loved this episode? Share it with a friend who needs to hear this! Don’t forget to leave a review and let us know your biggest takeaway.