BLB105: The Secret to Preserving Joy Until It's Your Time To Bloom

The Balanced Lady Boss

“Life can be the opposite of what you expected it to be and still be magical and incredible.”

In today’s epic, I’m joined by my girlfriend, attorney, Happiness Coach, and entrepreneur, Rochelle Gapere.

Ever since she was a young child Rochelle Gapere remembers wanting to be an attorney. But as she started to venture into that world she realized that going the traditional route wasn’t the right path for her. Through side hustles and exploring new passions, Rochelle has found a balance that truly lights her up and that honors her commitment to herself.

In this conversation, we dive into Rochelle’s dynamic career path, finding the sweet spot between what we have to do and what we want to do, why Rochelle now thinks of herself as the queen of reinvention, Rochelle’s love journey, how she created options for herself to fulfill her hopes of becoming a mother, and so much more!

I'm sure you will come away from this feeling happier and more excited about all the different ways that you can engage in your life on a different level. Enjoy the epic!

About Rochelle Gapere

Rochelle Gapere is an Attorney, Happiness Coach, and Entrepreneur. Known for bringing her charismatic personality and sheer joy for living to every experience and individual she encounters, Rochelle has mastered the art of living life fully and passionately. The release of her Amazon bestselling book, One Happy Thought at a Time: 30 Days to a Happier You, cements her lifelong practice of adding more happiness to this world by empowering others with science-based tools and techniques that help them lead happier, more fulfilling lives. Rochelle believes in living a life that is engaging at every level and utilizes practical techniques to teach audiences her unique approach to living a happy life.

Rochelle describes herself as an “Attorney by trade and Happiness Coach by heart.” Rochelle earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Tennessee State University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She graduated with a Juris Doctorate from the University of Miami School of Law in 2005. In 2018, she earned a Positive Psychology Specialization Certification through the University of Pennsylvania. She is the 2019 recipient of The Florida Bar YLD Michael K. Reese Quality of Life Award.

Highlights

How Rochelle designed a unique career journey for herself

Why Rochelle calls herself the queen of reinvention

Exploring your passions through side hustles

How Rochelle balances the two main elements of her boardroom in a way that serves her lifestyle

How to use time blocking to protect your energy and show up intentionally and at your best

The difficult breakup that led to Rochelle finding her true passion in Happiness Coaching

Why #relationshipgoals sometimes lead to us losing ourselves

Rochelle’s decision to choose herself and create non-traditional options for herself for motherhood

Empowering yourself around your fertility

My challenges with navigating social media

The life area in which Rochelle is actively working to create more bliss

Keeping yourself accountable while giving yourself grace

How a recent trip to Egypt shifted Rochelle’s thinking around building a legacy

Why Rochelle keeps coming back to her favorite Bible verse, Romans 8:28

Resources & Recommendations

Rochelle Gapere’s Website https://rochellegapere.com/

Rochelle Gapere’s Book | One Happy Thought at a Time: 30 Days to a Happier You https://www.amazon.com/One-Happy-Thought-Time-Happier/dp/1732036004/

Rochelle Gapere on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Rochelle.Gapere/

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