Podcast Episode Notes: Alicia Gogan's Storytime

Introduction

• Host: Alicia Gogan of Globe Seekers podcast.
• Theme: Expanding your mind and self-awareness.
• New podcast space in her condo.

Storytime: Journey to Her Condo

• Background:

  • Left a salaried health and wellness consultant job at a tech company.
  • Transitioned to full-time service bartender.
  • Desired to leave Markham (similar to hometown Barrie) for lack of lifestyle and proximity to Toronto.
  • Loud neighbor above her apartment was a catalyst for moving.

• Decision to Move:

  • Realized not needing to be in Markham post-job.
  • Considered moving closer to Toronto, even without the initial desire to live downtown.
  • North York became a transition area due to its proximity to Toronto.

Condo Search and Experiences

• Initial Move to North York:

  • Beautiful condo, viewed as a shack by some but served its purpose.
  • Started YouTube channel April 2022.
  • Content creation and growth journey, including viral moments.

• Challenges Faced:

  • Garbage smell issue in condo led to reconsideration of residence.
  • Began exploring Toronto condos in earnest by January.

Emotional and Mental Journey

• Overcoming Doubts and Rejections:

  • Rejection of condo applications.
  • Struggled with decisions: selling car, finding places without parking.
  • Dealt with feelings of scarcity, anxiety, and external influences.
  • Emphasized following gut feelings and feminine intuition.

• Reflection and Growth:

  • Realized importance of trusting her decisions and self-worth.
  • Importance of environment for personal and professional life.
  • Encountered rejection as redirection.

Final Solution and New Apartment

• Finding the Right Place:

  • Eventually found a suitable condo meeting all her needs.
  • Sold her car, embraced changes and uncertainties.
  • Importance of self-coaching and recognizing self-worth during transitions.

• Lessons Learned:

  • Reaffirmed belief that everything happens for a reason.
  • Allowed herself to experience the full range of emotions during the process.
  • Encouraged embracing change and trusting the universe.

Future Plans

• Living Her Best Life:
  • Emphasizes excitement for the future, social life, and further growth.
  • Plans to share more lifestyle and social content on YouTube and other platforms.
  • Ongoing themes of self-improvement, dating, and social interactions planned for future podcasts.

Conclusion

• Thanks listeners for support and promises more content related to personal growth and lifestyle.

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