E118 – Elaine Sugimura: The Path of Resilience & Profound Awakening

Join Tina Paulus-Krause in an inspiring conversation with Elaine Sugimura, a seasoned executive in the fashion industry and a resilient two-time breast cancer survivor.

At 62, Elaine shares her journey of perseverance and transformation, emphasizing the critical roles of family and personal resilience in overcoming life's challenges. Reflecting on milestones she once thought she might not see, such as her sons growing up and having families of their own, Elaine offers a poignant account of her experiences with breast cancer.

From her first diagnosis at 29 to undergoing an 18-hour reconstruction surgery, her story is one of triumph over adversity. As she continues to thrive personally and professionally, Elaine remains a powerful, authentic leader, dedicated to sharing the wisdom she’s gained with others seeking reinvention.

Listen in as Elaine discusses her profound journey of personal and leadership transformation. Moving beyond judgment, assumptions, and excuses, she shares how aligning her heart, mind, and gut led to peace and clarity, unlocking her true self and enabling her to lead authentically. Her openness allowed her to transition from a supportive role to a confident, transformative leader, underscoring the importance of overcoming inner limitations to achieve extraordinary results.

With a remarkable growth trajectory from leading one business to owning multiple successful enterprises, Elaine's story highlights the vital roles of self-discovery, emotional intelligence, and responsibility in unlocking potential and creating a fulfilling life and career.

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Timecodes

0:00 – Intro
4:02 – A Strong-Willed Woman with Perseverance
7:19 – Reflections on Difficult Decisions & How to Create Life As Now
8:30 – Family & Community Support Through A Struggle
10:52 – Insight for Those Moving Through Wellness Challenges
13:59 – Inner Work: Releasing Fear & Judgement, Coming Into Your Vision
16:40 – Profound Awakening: Vulnerability & Honesty Creates Authenticity
19:37 – How Do You Have Time? “I Create Time”
21:43 – The Global Leadership Academy: Leaders Creating Leaders
24:00 – Conclusion

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Elaine Sugimura is an accomplished fashion executive turned entrepreneur who has a passion to create leaders amongst leaders. Currently, she owns multiple businesses and as the CEO, she is responsible for both the strategy and execution.

Fun fact: she is an adrenaline junkie—the higher, the faster, the better. Her love for
adventure has led her to travel to many parts of the world by plane and automobile. She and her husband, Hiro, share their home in Las Vegas, NV. They have raised two extraordinary sons and have added two beautiful daughters-in-law and grandsons to their ever growing family and legacy.

Website: https://www.elainersugimura.com/home
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elaine.sugimura/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ersugimama/

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