#252 From TV Star to Happiness Guru: Alice Inoue's Journey to Redefine Success

"Life is a series of reinventions," says Alice Inoue, founder and Chief Happiness Officer of Happiness U. In this episode, CoveyClub founder Lesley Jane Seymour sits down with Alice to explore her extraordinary journey of continuous reinvention. From her beginnings in Taiwan and Japan to becoming a television star, an astrologer, a wedding officiant, and finally the creator of Happiness U in Honolulu, Alice's story is a testament to the power of following your heart and embracing change. Tune in to discover how Alice navigated each transition, overcame societal expectations, and found her true calling in helping others achieve mental and emotional wellness.

Bio:

Alice Inoue is the founder and Chief Happiness Officer of Happiness U, an educational establishment in Honolulu, Hawaii. With a career spanning over two decades, Alice has helped individuals and organizations find clarity and purpose. She is a columnist, the author of nine books on self-growth and happiness, and the creator of an innovative psychometric assessment featured in her award-winning book, "Master Your Superpowers."

 

• 01:56 - Alice's history: where she's from and how she's reinvented
• 05:54 - Why being in the public eye was unfulfilling for you
• 07:26 - Getting fired from Japan TV news, going into wedding officiating
• 12:32 - From weddings to feng shui
• 18:01 - "Almost everything is about mindset, and we have the ability to change perspective"
• 19:09 - The struggles Alice found in her transitions
• 26:01 - "It was just trusting [myself] more than anything, and spending time with myself"
• 27:33 - The biggest surprise in Alice's reinventions? That it always worked out

Key Points:

• Alice Inoue's journey highlights the importance of following your heart and embracing change, no matter how unconventional it may seem.
• Her story underscores the value of self-awareness and the courage to pursue what feels right, even in the face of societal expectations.
• Alice's work focuses on mental and emotional wellness, helping individuals and organizations navigate life's challenges through innovative methods.
• The significance of mindset and perspective in achieving personal fulfillment and overcoming obstacles.

Links and Resources:

• Visit Happiness U
• Take the Psychometric Assessment
• Explore Covey Club

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