Stepping In to Motivation and Determination in Life’s Challenges Through a Solo International Move at Age 17 with Rosa Cao Liu

In this episode, Kara steps in with Rosa Cao Liu. Rosa is a remarkable young woman, who as an Asian Latin American immigrant from Venezuela moved to Canada by herself when she was only 17 years old. Kara and Rosa talk about what a frightening experience it was to know no one and speak a different language in a new culture.   Rosa encourages us to seek opportunities to bring growth into our lives by facing challenges with a winning mindset while brilliantly guiding us to our bodies when making any decision. She offers valuable insights to new language learners and tips for encouragement if you find yourself bridging the gap of communication with someone who speaks a different language than you. She is such an inspiration and her story of valor and bravery will motivate you and just plain make you feel good! Highlights: Practical tips for new language learners in a different culture trying to communicate. Get out of your head and into your body. Learn to use your intuition. Using adversity as an opportunity to grow. Approach anyone who is trying to learn a new language with a tremendous amount of admiration. Rose method:  R = remembering our roots O = outdoing ourselves  S = seeking opportunities E = ensuring consistency Quotes: “Because I had no one, I had to learn on my own and rely on myself.” “I'm leaving everything behind and I'm starting a brand new future.” “It's very frustrating that when you feel that you have so much to say, but you don't have the ability or you don't have the knowledge to communicate that and it makes you more frustrated.” “I learned to communicate effectively… isn’t just about expressing yourself. (There's also) many things that can me can be misconstrued if you don't do it well. (That was) a primary motivator to learn how to speak English better every day.” “What makes people successful is having a high level of self-awareness and using that self-awareness to propel themselves forward.” “The moment of realization when you see that it didn't matter what other people were doing, it only mattered what I was doing every day. And it was my own journey and that's when I realized, and this was the moment when I realized that in order to succeed, you have to have a growth mindset and you should not compare yourself to others, but rather yourself to yourself, because everybody else has different strengths and different weaknesses.” “When you compare yourself to yourself and are you better today than who you were yesterday, then you can truly see how far you've come and you are able to appreciate your journey a lot more.” Connect with Rosa: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosacaoliu Rosa Cao Liu is an Asian Latin American immigrant born in Venezuela, of Chinese descent. She is a TEDx speaker, growth mentor, and co-author of “The Gifts of Pain”, who weaves her Immigrant identity and resilient journey to ignite personal and professional growth.  Through her R.O.S.E Method, she aims to empower people to unlock their true capabilities and lead more fulfilling lives. A career advisor and coach for almost a decade, Rosa obtained her BBA in Management and Human Resources from the esteemed University of Toronto Scarborough in 2017. Her purpose is to be able to inspire others to become the best version of themselves. She is very passionate about drawing out people's truest potential so that they are able to live much more fulfilling lives. She is currently an HR Systems Analyst at a global mining company, Kinross Gold Corporation, and aspires to be a motivational speaker. Connect with Kara: Website: ⁠https://www.steppinginwithkara.com Newsletter: ⁠https://www.karastoltenberg.com/subscribe⁠ Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/steppinginwithkara⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/karastoltenberg⁠