When the life you’re living no longer fits, you can cling to the old script or step into the one you were born to write. In this episode of Perspectives: Unwrapping Transformation, Author and Life Coach Claudia Cardozo shares how she moved from self-judgment to self-understanding, from survival to service.

Claudia grew up in Colombia without a stable home. Her mother cleaned the houses they lived in. Later, Claudia moved to the United States chasing possibility and purpose, but the old story followed her: quiet doubts, constant pressure, never feeling enough.

Then came the turning point: a healing journey in Spain in 2022 that taught her the discipline of forgiveness and the courage to begin again.

We walk through three arcs:

The Burn — the honest inventory of what was broken, the beliefs that kept her small, and the moment she chose to stop negotiating with the past and risk for the rise.

The Rise — daily practices of rebuilding trust with herself to drive toward her purpose.

The Becoming — aligning who she is with how she serves. Claudia’s work now flows from identity, not insecurity. She leads, mentors, and loves from a grounded place.

This conversation is raw, honest, and usable. You will hear a timeless immigrant story, a modern practice of healing, and a practical path forward for anyone standing between chapters. If you have ever felt like you're running late in life, this episode reminds you that you are right on time.

In this episode, I sit down again with my daughter, Sarah, for one of the most personal follow-ups I have ever recorded. She talks candidly about what I was like in my corporate years—stressed, tense, always on—and how different I am today: calmer, present, even funny (her word, I’m keeping it).

It was honest. It was raw. And yes, it was fun.

What moved me most was the reminder of how far we have come. We talk about health turning around, pressure giving way to purpose, and what kids actually remember. Not the hustle. The human.

This is transformation in real life. Not a slogan, not a title, not a business plan. It is the slow trade of autopilot for awareness, performance for presence, and grind for grace. It is the kind your family can feel.

If you missed Part 1, start there. Then come back for this chapter of growth, forgiveness, laughter, and the simple courage to show up.

In this episode, I sat down with my daughter Sarah for one of the most personal conversations I’ve ever recorded. She opened up about what it was like growing up with me in corporate America—stressed, intense, and always “on.” Then she shared how different I am today.

It was honest. It was emotional. And yes, it was fun.

What struck me most wasn’t just Sarah’s perspective—it was the reminder of how far our relationship has come. We laughed, we got a little teary, and we found ourselves celebrating the power of transformation—not just in career, but in life, in family, and in how we show up for the people we love.

This episode isn’t about titles or business. It’s about the kind of transformation that matters most: the one your family can feel.