How We're Finding Our Authentic Selves

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 PIA


On Instagram: @sophiacuerquis


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CONNECT WITH PAULA


On Instagram: @paulacuerquis
On TikTok: @paulacuerquis