Quick fire with Charlene
Work or play? Play. One of my biggest goals in life is to ‘have fun along the way’. If you join The Elita La Vie Approach you’ll work hard, but you’ll find plenty of opportunities for play, including the ‘treat yourself’ breaks where you’ll be encouraged to do exactly that and treat yourself however you want.
Do you watch shows one episode at a time or binge whole seasons? I’m a binge watcher, but wish I had more self control to watch one at a time - maybe something for me to add to my Elita La Vie goals.
Would you rather find your dream job or win the lottery? Running Elita La Vie is my dream job, but winning the lottery would provide the means to helping so many more people.
Are you more of an introvert or an extrovert? Growing up I was told I was an extrovert so that’s what I always believed, but I’m starting to think my energy and big plans were mistaken and I’m actually an introvert.
Would you rather travel to the past or to the future? Within The Elita La Vie Approach we set our ‘Big picture goals’, mine is to live to 100, purely to see how different the world is, so for me it’s got to be the future, but I have a friend who said she’s only travel to the past, if she could take a flushing toilet with her and I couldn’t agree more.
What do you think the meaning of life is? Contentment
What motivates you the most? Deadlines. I initially thought helping others, but in reality, I think I’m passionate about helping others and having a hard deadline is my motivator!!
What quote resonates with you? ‘One day you’ll be dead’. I first heard it on a podcast and it definitely woke me up. I have it close to my desk because for me, it reminds me to live my best life.
What do you wish you learned sooner? Financial responsibility. We are not taught young enough. I wish I’d known about investing at a young age and not just about pensions. I am hoping one day to have a short course in finances, but in the meantime, I highly recommend The Wallet podcast. Emilie Bellet interviews some amazing women in finance.
Are you where you want to be in life? Thanks to my Elita La Vie journey, I know the direction I am taking and I’m on my way. I can honestly say I love my life.
What is your most strongly held belief? Be your biggest advocate - because no one else will. Topic 3 of the Elita La Vie Approach ‘Be your own superhero’ is all about advocating for yourself by visualising future you.
If you were to devote the rest of your life to philanthropy, what cause would you choose? Girl’s education. By supporting The Elita La Vie Approach you are also supporting charities helping women and girl’s lead safer and more empowered lives. 10% of profits are donated each year.
Do you think that people can change? Yes
Do you believe in second chances? Yes
Are you active on social media? Building the habit!! You can follow me @elitalavie on Instragram and Facebook - it’s the same content on both, so just choose your favourite platform.
Do you enjoy running? NO
Do you have a bucket list? Yes and creating your bucket list is part of The Elita La Vie Approach. I love ticking things of mine. Some of the stand out experiences were, swimming the channel and trying paragliding.
Do you like clothes shopping? Yes. I can spend hours window shopping online. I believe choosing how you want to present yourself to the world through clothes should be fun and enjoyable, so much so, there will be an Elita La Vie short course on style coming soon.
Are you in the profession you dreamed of when you were a child? Yes and no. I always had a sense I wanted to help people, but I also wanted to be a firefighter, a vet and an interior designer.
Cannonball into the pool or dip a toe in first? Toe in. I love to swim, but I need to know the temperature. I’m always in awe of those who jump straight in. A metaphor for life I suppose. I look at those who just go for it and am inspired, but I know myself well enough to know I’ll do it, but at my own pace.
Who is Elita La Vie for? Anyone who wants more from life, but isn’t sure what that is or how to get it.
Sleep well
Charlene Elita x