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47. Booze, Relationships, & Integrity with Ella Parlor

August 04, 2024 • Kristin Birdwell • Season 2 • Episode 4

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Ella Parlor is a marketing powerhouse whose campaigns have yielded over a billion dollars in sales globally. She is a Founding Partner of EP Consulting, podcaster, speaker, real estate investor, and the author of the best-selling book “High Tolerance.” Ella’s SEFPh[pronounced seff] Philosophy encourages and empowers leaders to find success across multiple dimensions in life: Spiritual, Emotional, Financial, and Physical. She dives into the nuances of building success in her podcast, ‘Eavesdrop with Ella.’

Takeaways:

Questioning our relationship with alcohol and being mindful of our drinking habits is important.
Having open conversations about alcohol can lead to a better understanding and healthier habits.
Books live on and spread a message even after the author is gone. Writing about personal experiences can be challenging, especially when it involves family members who may have different perspectives.
Being open and authentic about one's faith can lead to backlash and judgment, but it is important to stay true to oneself.
Understanding and accepting different beliefs is crucial for fostering empathy and compassion.
Integrity and self-awareness are essential in navigating life and establishing personal boundaries.
Trusting one's gut and recognizing physical well-being are crucial for making sound decisions.
Humility is important in acknowledging our limited knowledge and understanding.
Monogamy and polyamory are personal choices, and it's important to find what works best for you.
Attachment styles can change depending on the person and the dynamics of the relationship.
Being authentic and honest about our experiences can help others feel less alone and navigate their journeys.
Our sex lives have a significant impact on society, and it's important to consider the consequences of our actions and make choices that prioritize kindness and empathy.

Chapters:

03:08, Questioning Our Relationship with Alcohol

05:56, The Power of Open Conversations

12:57, The Challenges of Writing, Editing, and Publishing

34:51, Creating Effective Change in the World

47:30, Respecting and Revering Other Faiths

55:17, Embracing Humanness and Personal Growth

1:00:15, The Constant Battle of Integrity

1:05:58, The Power of Integrity

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