43: How To Find Your Purpose, Identity, And Community With Chris Do (Part 1)

I"ve been a member of the FuturPro Community for quite some time now, and it"s with great honour that I introduce my special guest, Chris Do, onto the show. Chris and I delve deep into the fundamental questions that resonate with many throughout their journey in life:What is our purpose in life?How do we go about defining our authentic identity?Where can we discover a sense of belonging within our community? Drawing from his extensive experience and wealth of wisdom, Chris offers invaluable insights and practical advice aimed at helping creatives and introverts boost their self-confidence, unearth their life or career purpose, and carve out a unique identity within our community. Join Chris and me in this engaging and powerful conversation as we uncover the answers to these profound questions together. Here are the key takeaways from this episode: 02:45 - How Chris Do discovered his purpose and zone of genius 07:43 - How to adapt and avoid labels becoming limits in our identities 12:05 - Finding your two-word personal brand 20:20 - How the Futur Pro community helps creative entrepreneurs  26:48 - Be the person that you needed in your own journey 32:16 - The value of having diverse voices and different points of view 34:36 - Why Futur Pro is not a cult 40:31 - How to operate on a generosity principle About the Guest Meet Chris Do, the Emmy award-winning designer and visionary behind The Futur—an online education platform that captures the essence of a private art school, without the crippling debt.  Chris" journey is painted with a bold ambition to teach an impressive one billion people the art of earning a living by pursuing their passions. This mission isn"t just a number for him—it"s a testament to his deep-rooted belief in empowering individuals to unlock their potential. With over 15 years teaching at ArtCenter and Otis College, he"s also graced global stages from AIGA conferences to Digital Design Days in Milan. Connect with Chris and be a part of his billion-strong vision on various platforms:TwitterInstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebook Resources: Join my fearlessly curious community and SIGN UP to my Fearlessly Authentic Living Newsletters for reflections, contemplations and support you won"t find anywhere else. If you enjoy this episode, please SHARE, RATE and REVIEW the show on Spotify or Apple Podcasts. About Me: I help you lead with fearless authenticity by smashing the self-imposed heteronormative stereotypes that keep you playing small through emotional healing inner child and inherited intergenerational trauma. Create a purposeful life of your unique design by disrupting societal norms and expectations of who you should be. Explore mindfulness, fearless curiosity and loving kindness through the lens of Human Design to thrive as the person you are born to be. Learn more about my coaching method and join my emotional healing, mindfulness, and music community at melissaindot.com.