#7: Immigrating, Surviving, and Thriving: From Pageant Kid to Real Estate Agent - Syuzi Hakobyan’s Remarkable Journey

Prepare to be inspired by the remarkable journey of our next guest, Syuzi, whose life journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and transformation. Hailing from Armenia, Syuzi's path took a dramatic turn as she fled to the US with her grandma, facing challenging times and periods of financial hardship.  Today, Syuzi is making waves in the real estate industry, assisting both large and small businesses in finding their dream locations and supporting their growth.  In this episode, we talk about: • [3:02]: **Immigrating with Grandma**: Syuzi candidly talks about the challenges she faced when immigrating from Armenia to America with only her grandmother by her side and the hardships they encountered • [5:27]: **Lessons from Grandma**: As her main source of support, Syuzi's grandma played a significant role in her life. Syuzi shares the invaluable life lessons she learned from her grandma's guidance and how these lessons shaped her perspective. • [13:23]: **Pursuing Dreams Amidst Struggles**: Despite the challenges, Syuzi's determination led her to achieve her dreams, including finding her way into Disney. However, during the pandemic, she experienced a profound awakening that sparked a bold career shift. • [18:13]: **Cultivating Self-Confidence**: Syuzi reveals a major key factor that enabled her to develop a healthy amount of self-confidence at a young age and how she learned to value herself and not care about other people's opinions • [27:03]: **Advice for Difficult Times**: Syuzi shares heartfelt advice for those going through tough and difficult times in life, drawing from her personal experiences and the strategies that worked for her. • [29:45]: **Creating Trust in Yourself**: Syuzi delves into the importance of building trust in your mind and self as you embark on a journey of personal growth and transformation • [30:37]: **Inspiring "Espresso with Syuzi"**: Her passion and expertise shine through her "Espresso with Syuzi" talks on social media, becoming a source of inspiration for thousands facing challenges. Syuzi's warm energy and uplifting messages have become a beacon of hope for many. • [31:44]: **The Power of Small Actions**: I talk on how the significance of small gestures can brighten a stranger’s day, especially during difficult times, and how these acts of kindness can make a meaningful impact. • [32:55]: **The Brave Leap**: Syuzi discusses her courageous decision to leap into an entirely new industry, sharing the valuable lessons she learned about herself and her capacity for growth through this process. • [37:20]: **Transition to Real Estate**: Syuzi opens up about her true feelings during her shift from working at Disney to embracing real estate, an entirely new and challenging industry. • [39:15]: **Tips for Career Decisions**: Syuzi shares two major tips for those facing decisions about whether or not to stay at their current job and how to know if it's the right decision for their personal growth. • [41:09]: **Discovering Inner Strength**: I highlight the profound truth that moments of difficulty reveal the strength we never knew we had within ourselves. • [41:55]: **Rethinking Success**: I challenge the notion that “passion is the main factor for success”, when trying to reach your goals, especially in entrepreneurship, and what to focus on instead • [43:56]: **The Truth about Fear of Failure**: Syuzi shares her insightful perspective on why she believes people are scared of failure and how embracing this truth can lead to growth. • [45:10]: **Bringing Authenticity to Work**: In an industry that can be perceived as aggressive, Syuzi reveals how she stays true to herself, embraces authenticity, and navigates the high-pressure and stress of her real estate career. — Guest links: Website: https://syuzi.jhagents.com  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syuziproperties/ Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@syuzi.hakLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/syuzannahakobyan