84: Overcoming Generational Trauma with Elisa Stad

School of Self-Worth

When you’re biracial, it can feel like you’re caught between two cultures.

At least that was the experience for children’s book author Elisa Stad growing up biracial.

In this episode, I spoke with Elisa about her experience growing up with an American father and an immigrant mother, and what it was like navigating two different cultures at home, and how it affected her own sense of self.

As a kid, she felt isolated, so once she became a mom, she wanted to write a book her own multi-racial kids could relate to. We talk about her book, “Mama’s Love Language” and the different ways Elisa continues to break generational patterns she grew up with.

Stay tuned for a profound conversation about navigating bi-racial identity — this episode is a must-listen!

The TOP Learnings in this episode:

• Navigating dual cultures (8:09)
• Overcoming the pain of generational trauma (13:54)
• Shaping your self-worth through understanding hardships (15:46)
• Understanding the deep impact of generational differences (18:41)

Elisa Stad, for the majority of her career, was a brand and international business executive for luxury goods and consumer product companies. Elisa grew up in a mixed-race household, as a daughter of a Vietnamese refugee mother and American father. She always wanted to share with other young children the diversity of feelings and how we can celebrate our unique gifts. You can find her enjoying ballet, visiting local Asian street markets, practicing yoga, and focusing on her spiritual practice.

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