Ep. 59 - Finding Joy Exactly Where You Are with Garance Doré
EXPANDED Podcast by To Be Magnetic™
2019/09/13
Ep. 59 - Finding Joy Exactly Where You Are with Garance Doré
Ep. 59 - Finding Joy Exactly Where You Are with Garance Doré
EXPANDED Podcast by To Be Magnetic™
2019/09/13
In this episode, host Jessica Gill welcomes Garance Doré, a self-started entrepreneur and free spirit from Corsica, for a vulnerable and honest conversation about navigating life, career pivots, and being single in her 40s. Garance shares her journey from a creative childhood to building a successful career, and reflects on the importance of self-knowledge, embracing the present, and finding joy in authenticity.
Garance Doré discusses her multicultural upbringing in Corsica, her family's shift from poverty to wealth, and the influence of her parents on her artistic path. She shares her entrepreneurial journey starting at age 14, her pivot to illustration at 27, and the eventual transition to blogging that launched her career. The conversation explores the challenges of dating and infertility in her 40s, the value of being single for self-discovery, and the importance of women sharing their truths. Garance emphasizes that self-knowledge and inner work are the foundation for both life and business, and advises staying adaptable and joyful as an entrepreneur. She reflects on learning to enjoy each life stage, processing experiences slowly, and using tools like meditation and journaling for self-care. The episode highlights the power of authenticity, following intuitive ideas without fear of mistakes, and finding peace in the present moment.
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Quiet space is vital for personal work and reconnecting with nature.
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Self-made Corsican entrepreneur open about her age and journey.
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The difficulty of knowing what you want in your 20s
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I gave myself a year to succeed, but I continued because I felt happy and peaceful.
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He taught her valuable life lessons about balancing work and living fully.
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Charm is my superpower, but it was stripped away at a silent retreat.
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Stop trying and it happens.
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Women sharing their truths empowers others.
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Owning your worth is key.
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Intense chemistry fades quickly, genuine intrigue lasts.
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Processing experiences slowly is key to self-awareness.
