What does it really mean to become your best self—and how do you live from that place while leading a business and life that aligns with your purpose? In this episode, Rachel Brooks joins Elona Lopari, host of The Life School Podcast, for a powerful conversation about identity, alignment, and the mindset shifts that unlock the woman you're here to become. This is the real talk behind confidence, inner healing, and redefining success from the inside out.

Timestamps:

• [00:00] Rachel’s intro + episode preview
• [02:00] What becoming your best self really looks like
• [04:30] The false link between self-worth and achievement
• [07:00] Fit From Within philosophy: the 4 pillars explained
• [10:00] How burnout reveals your inner misalignment
• [13:30] Red flags that signal it's time to pause or pivot
• [17:00] Rachel’s purpose story + what inspired her journey
• [19:00] Final encouragement: You have the power to rewrite your story

Key Themes + Takeaways:

• Confidence isn’t found in hustle—it’s formed through healing
• The 4 Pillars of Fit From Within: mental, emotional, spiritual, physical
• Self-worth isn’t earned—it’s remembered
• Burnout is often a sign you’re living out of alignment
• Becoming your best self is a daily, internal journey—not an external checklist

Favorite Quotes:

“You can’t be your best for others if you’re not even showing up for yourself.”

“You are the author of your story—you have the power to rewrite the script.”

“Fit From Within means healing the inside so you can lead from wholeness.”

Ready to Go Deeper?

• Download your free Confidence Blueprint and start building unshakable confidence today. → iamrachelbrooks.com/blueprint
• Grab The Confident Woman Starter Kit—your next step to real transformation. → iamrachelbrooks.com/starterkit

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Connect with Elona Lopari

• Website: elonalopari.com
• Podcast: The Life School Podcast

Connect with Rachel Brooks

• Instagram: @iamrachelbrooks
• Podcast: The Confident Woman Podcast
• Starter Kit: iamrachelbrooks.com/starterkit