Grinding was cringe, so now we “self-care” to burnout
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#006: Hustle culture may look different now, but it’s still very much alive… especially for women. In this episode, I dive into how “glow up” culture has replaced “grind” culture, why self-improvement feels like a full-time job, and how to break free from the pressure to optimize every part of your life. If you’ve ever felt like you’re falling behind at life, this one’s for you. Pack Light Live Full is a podcast about building a meaningful life on your own terms. Host Carmen Sognonvi shares candid stories from her unconventional career path—from investment banking analyst...
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Why I travel a lot but never count countries
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#005: Many travelers measure their experiences by the number of countries they’ve visited. But what if there’s a better way? In this episode, I share why I’ve never kept count, how chasing numbers can take away from the real meaning of travel, and what I focus on instead. If you’re looking to move beyond the checklist and into something deeper, this one’s for you. Pack Light Live Full is a podcast about building a meaningful life on your own terms. Host Carmen Sognonvi shares candid stories from her unconventional career path—from investment banking analyst to martial arts school...
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How nearly getting fired set me up for success
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#004: Sometimes, the best career moves don’t look like success at all, at least not at first. In this episode, I share how a near-firing forced me to take a step I never would have chosen on my own… and why that so-called “step down” ended up slingshotting me forward. If you’ve ever feared taking a detour from the “right” path, this one’s for you. Pack Light Live Full is a podcast about building a meaningful life on your own terms. Host Carmen Sognonvi shares candid stories from her unconventional career path—from investment banking analyst to martial arts school owner to...
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Why self-improvement keeps you stuck
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#003: What if your self-improvement routines are actually making things worse? In this episode, I share my journey from optimizing every minute and tracking every habit to discovering that true growth often means letting go. Learn why stepping back from the pressure to constantly improve might be the most powerful move you can make—and how simplifying could be your secret weapon for real growth. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 🔹 Getting Things Done by David Allen - 🔹 Zen to Done by Leo Babauta - 🔹 The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll - 🔹 Amanda Rach Lee - 2025 Bullet...
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Travel won't fix your problems. Here's why.
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#002: Is your next trip an adventure, or an escape? In this episode, I dive into the hidden cycle of travel-as-avoidance, how to know if you’re running toward something or away from something, and what it really means to design a life you don’t need to escape from. Pack Light Live Full is a podcast about building a meaningful life on your own terms. Host Carmen Sognonvi shares candid stories from her unconventional career path—from investment banking analyst to martial arts school owner to million-follower travel influencer—exploring how to create success that feels as good on the...
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Why I walked away from a million followers
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#001: What happens when you achieve everything you wanted as an influencer... and realize it's not what you actually need? In this deeply personal episode, I reveal why I walked away from my million-follower platform at its peak, and the surprising truth I discovered about success. Pack Light Live Full is a podcast about building a meaningful life on your own terms. Host Carmen Sognonvi shares candid stories from her unconventional career path – from investment banking analyst to martial arts school owner to million-follower travel influencer – exploring how to create success that feels as...
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Pack Light Live Full Podcast Trailer
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Coming soon: Pack Light Live Full is a show about building a meaningful life on your own terms. Host Carmen Sognonvi shares candid stories from her unconventional career path – from investment banking to martial arts school owner to million-follower creator – exploring how to create success that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. Through honest conversations about career, social media, travel, and life's big transitions, Carmen challenges conventional wisdom about what it means to "have it all."
info_outline#006: Hustle culture may look different now, but it’s still very much alive… especially for women. In this episode, I dive into how “glow up” culture has replaced “grind” culture, why self-improvement feels like a full-time job, and how to break free from the pressure to optimize every part of your life. If you’ve ever felt like you’re falling behind at life, this one’s for you.
Pack Light Live Full is a podcast about building a meaningful life on your own terms. Host Carmen Sognonvi shares candid stories from her unconventional career path—from investment banking analyst to martial arts school owner to million-follower travel influencer—exploring how to create success that feels as good on the inside as it looks on the outside. Through honest conversations about career, social media, travel, and life's big transitions, Carmen challenges conventional wisdom about what it means to "have it all."