*** Vulnerable share alert... *** My story... Hey All, I am currently experiencing what some might describe as a 'dark night of the soul' style chapter of my life...I've had an interesting cycle that I would like to share with you as hopefully it resonates with some of you and can help us connect deeper on some level... (DM me if you feel any of this!!) Seven years ago I felt lost and confused at the direction of my life. My 20 year career as a successful private chef felt meaningless and unfulfilling. Catering to affluent clients, from jet setting to yachts in the south pacific to opulent mansions in the hamptons, I felt a profound sense of disconnection and emptiness. Once an exciting adventure, it now seemed devoid of purpose and felt out of sync of my true calling... In 2018 I embarked on a journey of introspection, delving deep into my life's experience through meditation, exploring plant medicine, self development and seeking a like minded community. I began healing and letting go of limiting beliefs and patterns that once held me back. I finally felt something shift within me and it felt amazing... After a lot of re-learning and connecting deeper with myself I was inspired to change careers and through a series of events (involving reading all of Dr Joe Dispenza's work, Meditating everyday and journaling on what I really wanted in life) I decided to go head first into building a tech company to help people like myself who were experiencing this shift and felt like they had found 'their calling'. I set out to create a tech solution to aid others undergoing similar transformations. It felt exhilarating and aligned. My intuition was speaking to me and synchronicities occurred that were miraculous, confirming to me that I was exactly where I was meant to be... I was able to raise some seed money and build the MVP and launch the app into the app store in 2022...Everything was moving ahead, not without some challenges but it had momentum nonetheless. Armed with invaluable lessons in entrepreneurship, I navigated the intricate landscape of capital raising, market research, app development, pitching live to 200+ people, business modelling, the list goes on. From being a humble solo private chef from Australia/England to building a corporation in the US, the learning curve analogous to scaling a rock wall with no ropes! I was ALL in baby!!

Hi, I'm Lucie Dawson I’m originally from the UK, I'm currently residing in Byron Bay, Australia but have lived in many places around the world. My company is called Templa and is an app that helps people align to their vision and keep accountable to their goals, I also offer coaching to help people through the process of aligning to their purpose. I want to become a Zenpreneur because: 💫 I am ready to shift my mindset and allow it to work with me, rather than against me. 💫 I believe in Mario's ethos and his integrity has shown me that I would love to learn from him. 💫 I feel that we need more business leaders who align to these credos and we can help more people by truly aligning to this way of being. For fun, I like to: 💫 Read, learn and explore my consciousness. 💫 Hike, spend time in nature, at the beach, waterfalls, camping, go on adventures! 💫 Cook, entertain and host my friends to create special memories with those I love. One action step I can take this week to move closer to becoming a Zenpreneur is: This week I am starting to build my own website on Squarespace 🙌

Hi All, I'm new to the community. My name's Lucie Dawson. Mario kindly invited me and I'm excited to contribute and share any resources that might resonate with some of you. As a founder of a startup in mental health and wellness I am obsessed with ways to show market validation. This podcast is invaluable for doing just that... Daniel Priestly shares exercises are cheap, agile and most of all effective. So many good nuggets of wisdom in this conversation. https://youtu.be/u0o3IlsEQbI?feature=shared Hope you enjoy. Please feel free to DM and say hi! I love meeting other entrepreneurs/coaches and people who want to change the world!! Much love, Lucie