Have you ever looked at the people around you and wondered, How are they not constantly questioning what they're doing here? Because SAME. In this solo episode, I'm diving into Ikigai—the Japanese concept often associated with finding your reason for living—and the modern-day framework that got me thinking about purpose, passion, contribution, and the work we're here to do. I share the questions I've been wrestling with, the grief that can come with outgrowing an old identity, and a big evolution in my work: moving voice empowerment for women from behind the scenes of my writing and coaching work to center stage.I'm exploring how finding our voices in our personal lives can prepare us to use them professionally and more broadly in our communities. If you're in the messy middle of figuring out your own purpose, here's your reminder: You don't have to have it all figured out. You find your way by experimenting, exploring, and being willing to become someone new. And guess what? Your purpose might not be waiting somewhere out in the distance. It might be hiding in the things you're already doing.Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:Here’s the <a href="https://japanhousela.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ikigai-Article-Chart.png">modern-day diagram depicting Ikigai</a> that I mentionedThe episode of the podcast “<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6B7YVD6eZAqgkX8qLYBNJ3?si=Pw8vs6PrQZyrt2QhMVlQcw">Breaking Generations of Silence</a>” where I first mention my work with Ailish!The talk I gave for Creative Mornings Mexico City, titled “<a href="https://youtu.be/CwXrcvHzkGY?si=Nwi4Sn8S5G6Fs_KW">What do you want your legacy to be?</a>”DM me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lollyspin/">Instagram @lollyspin</a>

Finding Your Ikigai & the Courage to Become Who You're Meant to Be

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