In this podcast episode, Emily reflects on her summer experiences, including her 30-day live challenge and her time at Burning Man. She shares her journey of surrender and the lessons she learned from observing a monarch caterpillar transform into a butterfly. Emily also discusses the challenges she and her husband have faced, including his ADHD diagnosis, and the support they have received. She highlights her role in the placement team at Burning Man and the joy of co-creating experiences without expectations. Overall, the episode emphasizes the importance of being present, letting go of control, and embracing the journey.

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• Surrendering to the process of transformation can lead to beautiful outcomes.
• Challenges in relationships and personal life can be navigated with support and understanding.
• Being present and embracing the journey without expectations can enhance experiences.
• Co-creating experiences and letting go of control can lead to magic and connection.

• Navigating Challenges: Finding Support and Understanding
• Embracing Surrender: Reflections on a Summer of Transformation

• "I thought for sure it was going to hatch by the time we came back. We were gone in the desert for 10, 12 days. Calling it a desert is a little too generous. It's a barren wasteland of dust surrounded by mountains and sky. Desert is not really what it is. So the day we came back from Burning Man, the butterfly emerged. What?"
• "We started the summer in May by being in Greece and having an incredible experience there with a leadership retreat that I was on for my business. And then another week in Santorini, exploring the food, the people, the culture, the land, the hikes we went on were just fabulous. And we ended the summer adventure by going to Burning Man."
• "So it was an intense experience. worked for the first four days of Burning Man, like six hour to 10 hour shifts, helping get the city placed. So the placement team is basically city planning for Burning Man."

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