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I Wasted 10 Years By Being Successful in Corporate | EP 108
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In this Episode, we have Louisa Li, founder of Shanti House—a place where connections are made through yoga. Were her efforts WASTED? Tune in to find out!
After leaving her SUCCESSFUL CORPORATE career, she embarked on a journey of self-discovery without a concrete plan that led to her certification as a yoga teacher. Inspired by this, she created Shanti House, where entrepreneurs and business-minded people connect through yoga, meditation, and intentional community-building events.
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TIMESCODES:
00:00 INTRO
00:34 Welcome to the 1% Podcast
00:37 Introducing Hosts Vin, Shane, and Guest Louisa
00:43 Louisa’s Warm Welcome
00:49 Louisa’s Introduction: Founder of Shanti House
01:09 Shanti House: A Wellness Community for Entrepreneurs
01:33 Louisa’s Elevator Pitch Perfection
01:49 Louisa’s Background: From Corporate to Purpose
02:00 Life in New York and Management Consulting Journey
02:10 Starting at EY in Financial Services Advisory
02:20 Transition to Boston Consulting Group
03:01 Turning 30: A Moment of Self-Reflection
03:37 Leaving Corporate in November 2023
04:00 Bali Hiatus: Yoga Teacher Certification
04:29 Returning to Help Startups and Nonprofits
05:03 Integrating Wellness into Professional Life
05:22 Helping a Friend’s Creative Agency in Costa Rica
06:13 Discovering the Need for Shanti House
07:04 Genesis of Shanti House: Meaningful Connections
07:52 Organic Growth of Shanti House Events
08:18 Partnerships with Brands like F45
09:05 Addressing Loneliness and Stress in NYC
10:09 Attracting Health-Conscious Brands
11:00 Vin’s Endorsement of Shanti House Events
12:06 Shane’s Perspective: Transactional vs. Genuine Networking
13:13 Louisa’s Leap of Faith: Leaving Corporate
15:29 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Overcoming Fear
17:47 Redefining Failure and Success
19:54 Confidence from Taking Risks
20:44 Psychological Experiment: Nobody Notices
22:22 Securing Event Sponsors: Building Relationships
25:31 Targeting Sponsors at Similar Events
26:39 Future Goals: Scaling Shanti House
28:29 Exploring Digital Community Options
30:20 Shane’s Pitch for Virtual Wellness Programs
32:02 Defining a 1% Life: Stepping Outside Comfort Zones
34:50 Running a Half Marathon: A Personal Challenge
35:55 Best Advice Received: Life is Not Linear
37:08 How to Connect with Louisa and Shanti House
38:24 Outro