In Bloom with Ela Richmond
Flourish as a woman.
As women, we're living in a time of unprecedented opportunities and choices. We have the power to shape our careers, relationships, and personal lives in ways previous generations couldn't imagine.
But with these opportunities come overwhelming questions and pressures. How do we build truly fulfilling careers? What makes a relationship genuinely supportive? How do we stay authentic in a world full of expectations? Many of us find ourselves uncertain about our paths, struggling to make decisions we won't regret.
Without guidance and support, we risk making choices based on others' expectations rather than our own values. We might wake up years from now in careers that don't fulfill us, relationships that don't nurture us, or lives that don't reflect our true selves. The cost of not addressing these questions is a life half-lived, full of "what-ifs" and regrets.
That's why I created In Bloom. I believe that by having honest conversations about life's big questions, we can support each other in designing lives we truly love.
Each week, I sit down with a different woman to explore her life and how she got there. We share our experiences – the triumphs, the missteps, and everything in between. Together, we dive into topics like:
- Navigating career crossroads and finding work that aligns with our values
- Building relationships that foster growth and happiness
- Making decisions that honor our authentic selves, even when it's difficult
- Redefining success on our own terms, free from societal pressures
- Finding balance and meaning in a world that often feels chaotic
These aren't surface-level discussions. We go deep, offering thoughtful reflections and practical insights you can apply to your own life.
Join us for new episodes every Thursday.
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By tuning in, you'll:
- Gain clarity on your own path and values
- Learn from the experiences of diverse, inspiring women
- Find a supportive community of like-minded individuals
- Develop tools to make decisions aligned with your authentic self
- Feel empowered to design a life you'll look back on with pride and joy
Whether you're just starting your career, contemplating a major life change, or seeking more depth in your daily life, In Bloom is your companion in creating a life of purpose and fulfillment. Let's embark on this journey of self-discovery and intentional living together.
I'm so glad you're here. Let's design lives we truly love, one conversation at a time.
In Bloom with Ela Richmond
#25 James Ellias Part 1 - A New Approach To Learning Anything
James Ellias is a physicist, a college professor, an objectivist philosopher, and a YouTuber.
Today we explore the scientific method, proofs, what it takes to actually know something, and why no one is really bad at science.
James has taken his love for philosophy and physics, and has begun to introduce a new approach to the scientific method using induction.
Watch James' youtube lessons here.
Resources mentioned:
- Ayn Rand
- Leonard Peikoff: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand
- David Harriman: The Logical Leap
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