My Story to Living an Authentic Life

In this first episode, Erin shares her inspiring journey from growing up in poverty to working at Goldman Sachs, detailing the physical and emotional toll of conforming to societal expectations. She recounts her pivotal decision to leave behind a high-pressure corporate career, embrace authenticity, and embark on a transformative path of self-discovery, offering insights on the importance of living authentically. Show Notes: Introduction to Erin's Journey: From growing up in financial hardship in the Midwest to working at Goldman Sachs, Erin shares the immense challenges she faced, including long hours, gender imbalance, and a demanding work environment. Life at Goldman Sachs: Erin dives into the high-pressure culture on Wall Street, describing the competitive atmosphere and societal pressure to conform, leading her to physically and emotionally burn out. Burnout and Breakthrough: After resigning at age 30, Erin turned to meditation to manage anxiety. A spontaneous win for a retreat in Bali catalyzed a significant mental and emotional shift, sparking her journey to embrace a more authentic way of living. Lessons from Bali: Erin reflects on the pivotal moments during her retreat, including fainting on the plane and battling her inner critic, ultimately leading to a profound shift toward self-worth and authenticity. Embracing Authenticity: Listeners are encouraged to explore their own path to living authentically, recognizing the signs of inauthenticity and finding the courage to align with their true selves. Key Takeaways for Listeners: The cost of conformity: How societal pressures can lead to burnout and physical manifestations of stress. The power of self-reflection: Erin’s story highlights how taking time to step back, meditate, and reset can offer profound mental clarity and personal growth. Embracing change: Sometimes the most challenging moments push us toward the life we’re meant to live. —  New short episodes drop every other Wednesday. Erin’s 10-20 minute episodes meet you where you are - pressed for time. This is your purposeful reminder to stop, reflect and think mid-week amidst all the pulls on your energy and demands of your intellect. Subscribe now to be notified of the next drop and to support our mission to enrich your human experience.  — Follow along here: Instagram:  @authenticallyEC YouTube: @erincoupe TikTok:  @authenticallyErin Website: erincoupe.com  — Sign up for my thoughtful (not spammy) newsletter: erincoupe.com/subscribe