Sri On Channeling Trauma Into Entrepreneurship & Going Live

<p>Trigger Warning. This is an episode that gives you those Holy Sh*t moments. If it is too difficult for you to hear talk of trauma, then it may be too difficult for you to listen. </p><p>While it is important to learn from people who have survived difficult times, it can also be too much for some people to hear. </p><p>But if you can listen this episode is extremely valuable.</p><p>Working With Trauma</p><p>Sri found her brother murdered at 14. She was only 11 years old. </p><p>She shares that she faced many challenges afterward that she believes were partly because she never dealt with that trauma. Sri has a powerful voice from being a young mother and a survivor of sexual abuse.</p><p>She reminds us through her own story that once we start to work on ourselves, it will actually benefit those around us. How if we go deep and lean into our pain, then we don’t have to hold onto it anymore.</p><p><strong>Finding Your Business Path</strong></p><p>Sri’s daughter lost her father and there was no legacy left behind. This opened her eyes to the fact that we can be here one moment and gone the next.</p><p>When this happens, what are we leaving behind for our kids?</p><p>Sri realized she wanted to build a legacy for the next generation. This is one of the reasons she became an entrepreneur. She also wanted to help other people build businesses as a way of owning their true self. </p><p>And one of the first steps she takes to do this is telling people to audit their influences. Who are you hanging around with? How are you spending your time? What content do you consume? What podcasts, books, vlogs and blogs are you learning from?</p><p>Sri also told us all about the decision to create her main pillar, or hub content as live shows.</p><p><strong>15 Reminders For "Live" Business Creators</strong></p><ol><li>Audit your influences. Surround yourself with other creators.</li><li>Think long term. Remember it takes a while to grow an audience.</li><li>Collaboration is underrated. Creating a network effect is key to success.</li