Episode 124

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7th May 2025

124: Creating an Empowered Life: The Journey of Courage, Intuition, and Transformation with Geno La Placa

What if your life took a turn and you had to reevaluate everything you thought was true about yourself?

Geno La Placa's story is one of courage, transformation, and the profound journey of turning pain into purpose. Moving from Guatemala to the United States at the age of 21, Geno pursued a life filled with external successes—college degrees, a thriving career in finance, and a family. From the outside, Geno’s life seemed perfect.

But beneath the surface was an illusion of control that we often feel we have but never really do. A significant loss prompted her to pause, look inward, and begin to unravel decades of patterns she'd unconsciously woven into her life. On this path to self-discovery, Geno transformed her perspective, fundamentally changing her approach to life, her relationship with her family, and, most importantly, how she perceived herself.

In this episode of Mystical Sisterhood, we explore how early life experiences shape our reality and the moment we come into consciousness. It's in these moments of reflection and awareness that we're invited to redefine who we are beyond societal expectations. Geno realized her drive for success was fueled by an unconscious need for validation and love, which led her to back-breaking work and an overextension of herself.

Throughout the conversation, Geno emphasized the power of intuition and the need to trust it. Intuition, often overshadowed by the demand for rational proof, is a fundamental part of the human experience. In Geno's case, learning to listen to her inner voice played a significant role in navigating her life’s challenges.

Awareness and consciousness became guiding lights—tools to observe her thoughts and emotions with curiosity rather than judgment, leading her to profound personal growth.

Geno illustrates through her experiences that within the struggle lies the potential for profound transformation. Her story encourages us all to find purpose in pain, listen to our intuition, and embrace the power of our own consciousness.

We talk about:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 03:25 Early Life in Guatemala: Growing Up During Civil War
  • 08:37 Cultural Differences: Family Structures in Guatemala vs. USA
  • 12:24 Understanding Consciousness: Awareness and Curiosity
  • 17:04 Redefining Intelligence: Beyond the Mind
  • 22:41 Career in Finance: The Drive for Success
  • 26:05 Facing a Family Crisis
  • 26:52 The Search for Solutions
  • 27:37 The Awakening
  • 28:53 Dealing with Grief
  • 38:20 Balancing Masculine and Feminine Qualities
  • 40:12 Empowered Parenting
  • 46:51 The Journey of Self-Belief
  • 49:24 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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About the Host: 

Maureen Spielman is the Founder of Mystical Sisterhood, a podcast dedicated to bringing more joy, healing and expansion of consciousness to the world. She is a Holistic Life Coach who supports women through one-on-one coaching, tailored groups, and workshops. 

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Maureen Spielman is the Founder of Mystical Sisterhood, a podcast dedicated to bringing more joy, healing and expansion to the world. She is a seasoned life coach who supports individuals through one-on-one coaching, groups and workshops.