Pressing Pause: Self-alignment beyond societal permission — with guest Kayti Sullivan

Collective Wisdom

“Crises don’t have to be negative—they can be growth opportunities. There is tremendous wisdom gained from these ‘crisis’ experiences.”

Kayti Sullivan, powerhouse stay-at-home-parent and tech executive behind Yelp’s billion-dollar rise, joins Lucy to discuss the power of pause, the pursuit of happiness beyond societal permission… and turning 40.

Kayti sheds light on her journey from spearheading Yelp’s rapid growth to pursuing and embracing the intricacies of motherhood. She speaks candidly about the significance of granting ourselves permission to reassess and realign with our true purpose, sharing the pivotal moments and insights that guided her to where she is today, through and beyond crisis into presence and inner wisdom.

Timestamps:

[02:17] How embracing continuous learning through life’s journey is a superpower

[06:32] The shift from career achievements to motherhood

[11:09] Discovering motivation in the midst of transition

[14:54] The pivotal moment Kayti decided to prioritize family over career ambitions

[19:20] Exploring the importance of identifying personal values and what matters in the present

[26:09] Hear sources of wisdom for inspiration in your life

[30:28] How to hear one's inner voice for guidance

[35:34] What transitioning from fixed expectations to openness and expectancy

[37:06] Unpacking Kayti’s crucial insight - viewing life's events as opportunities for growth rather than crises

Resources:

• Connect with Lucy on LinkedIn
• Check out The Murmuration Collective

Connect with Kayti on LinkedIn