EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 7 MIN
The Decision That Carries You Through Transition with Elona Lopari
from SoundBits podcast · host Kim Groshek, Elona Lopari
A surprising secret: Elona loves lifting weights and is originally from AlbaniaMoving to the U.S. at age 15 and settling in Brooklyn, NYHow family support and early connections shaped her journeyElona’s favorite pastimes: reading, drawing, writing music, and traveling with familyParenting teens vs. adult children: the evolving role of a parentKim and Elona reflect on redefining boundaries and responsibilities as children growLessons from real-life communication with adult children and aging parentsHow embracing change, even in communication styles, leads to deeper relationships"Upgrading" your parenting and leadership styles with conscious communicationPersonal stories of growth, maturity, and letting go SOUNDBITS: THE GLOBAL LEADERSHIP FORUMSoundBits is where extraordinary leaders share the conversations that shape the future.Hosted by Executive Decision Strategist Kim Groshek, SoundBits features powerful conversations with executives, founders, and visionaries who reveal the stories, decisions, and lessons behind meaningful impact.Every leader has a story. Every story can shape the future.TAKE THE EXECUTIVE DECISION CHECK™What open decision is costing you time, energy, traction, or revenue?Take the free three-minute Executive Decision Check™ and discover the cleanest next step to take.https://kimgroshek.com/decisioncheck
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In this heartfelt episode of SoundBits, Kim Groshek sits down with visionary leader and transformation coach Elona Lopari to discuss life’s many transitions—from immigrating to the U.S. as a teen to redefining parenting in the modern world. Elona shares her journey from Albania to Brooklyn, her love for lifting weights, and the joys of family life and creative expression. The conversation dives deep into the evolution of parenting, shifting family roles, and the powerful communication needed through every life stage—from childhood to adulthood, and even into caring for aging parents. Through laughter, reflection, and raw honesty, Kim and Elona explore how self-awareness and open dialogue can shift relationships—and how personal growth doesn't stop at any age.
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