We often think that in order to survive, we have to major in a career that we hate but pays well or work ourselves to the bone at the cost of time with loved ones. But, what if you could survive while still enjoying life?
Tracy Hopkins, Director of Business Development and Inclusion & Belonging Specialist at Outback Therapeutic Expeditions, grew up with an intense amount of pressure to make a name for herself and measure up to the success expected of her. This often meant pushing her own interests to the side and doing everything she thought she was supposed to do. It wasn’t until Tracy was challenged in college with a sense of freedom and new experiences when she started to step into her own journey, rather than following everyone else’s ideas for her. Now, Tracy finds herself thriving in her career: creating opportunities and changing lives in behavioral and mental health care.
In this episode of Success is Subjective, Tracy joins Joanna to share her journey as she learned to pursue what she was passionate about despite growing up with intense academic pressure. Her lived experiences as a colored woman with a strict childhood have served as catalysts to creating platforms, opportunities and communities for others. Listen in to gain insight on Tracy’s unique story and how she uses it to make positive change in others’ lives.
What You Will Learn
What it was like living in South Korea as an adolescent
Growing up in a very structured household
Why academics were so important to Tracy’s family
Going from intense structure to a lot of freedom in college
What sparked Tracy’s love for the outdoors
Her experience stepping into wilderness therapy
We’re not meant to all have the same timeline!
How Tracy is focusing on improving diversity
The difference that Tracy is making at Outback
Creating a new definition of success
It’s okay to be messy
Connect with Tracy Hopkins
Outback Therapeutic Expeditions
Email tracy@outbacktreatment.com
Connect with Joanna Lilley
Lilley Consulting on Instagram
Success is Subjective on Apple Podcast
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