What does it mean to live as your authentic self? Pia and Paula are still figuring it out! In this week's episode, they want to take you on their journey of self discovery! The sisters discuss the steps they're taking to find their authentic selves, compare the person they are now to who their younger selves wanted to be, and the ways they manage the opinions and perspectives of those who care about them. Paula talks about looking out for her best interest, even if it means occasionally disappointing others. Pia opens up about how her difficult decision to move away from her family opened the door for her to think more freely. Plus, Pia shares her early anxieties about establishing herself as a creator.
IN THIS EPISODE, PIA & PAULA TALK ABOUT:
- (6:44) How moving away from her family forced Pia to be introspective
- (10:13) The ways social media affects authenticity
- (13:17) Different layers of self-expression
- (18:41) Their experiences with code-switching
- (23:50) Answering the question, “Would your younger self be proud of the person you are now?”
- (31:10) Navigating the stress of others' opinions, trusting intuition, and taking ownership of decisions
- (35:40) How Pia manages her anxieties as a growing creator
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CONNECT WITH PAULA
On Instagram: @paulacuerquis
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