TRFE 221 // From Cocaine to Emotional Sobriety with Vasavi Kumar

”It is not your job to make people like you. It is your job to like you. And that is it.”   SPONSORED BY GIRL BOSS STOCK Use code TRFE to get 50% off your first month (only $15) http://bit.ly/girlbosstrfe   WHAT'S IN THIS EPISODE? In our conversation, Vasavi describes emotional sobriety as the ability to deal with life without having to reach for things externally to make us feel good on the inside (soo good, right?!). At the time of recording, she was five months sober and living in a sober living house. And, my love, this conversation with her is one of the greatest sermons I’ve ever heard. One year ago, Vasavi was living a double life: coach, social worker, and TV personality by day, cocaine and alcohol addict by night. And she’s sharing so much of what she’s learned in this conversation. We talk about… How she built a brand on pride and ego that ultimately led her to drugs and alcohol Overcoming a cocaine and alcohol addiction Life after addiction in a sober living house Why the question “what’s my motive?” is one to ask yourself every day! Codependency What it means to be emotionally sober   WHO'S VASAVI KUMAR? Vasavi Kumar is often described as "your kick-in-the-pants guide en route to your desired destination.” She is a grateful recovering addict, licensed social worker, special education teacher, and a certified coach. Vasavi holds dual Masters degrees in Special Education from Hofstra University and Social Work from Columbia University. She's a pro at attracting media and works with her clients to create and go after opportunities that are aligned with their brand values. She has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, was a regular on NBC’s Kansas City Live as the “Keepin’ It Real Guru.” and was on VH1’s Basketball Wives where she coached one of the main stars of the show. She truly believes that with impeccable character, work ethic, and unwavering values, you can do, be and have anything you want. Connect with her at www.VasaviKumar.com.   LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: www.vasavikumar.com Vasavi’s Facebook group: Know Yourself. Do Anything