Sofia Wakabayashi | From Runways to Business Growth & Leadership | The Connector Ep. 4

The Connector w/Joshua Palassis

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In this episode, I sit down with Sofia Wakabayashi, international model turned quantum entrepreneur, brand strategist, and high-performance thinker, to unpack her journey from the runways of Asia to building conscious businesses in the U.S.

We dive into how modelling became her crash course in entrepreneurship, the role of energy in success, and why adaptability is the hidden key to high performance. Sofia also shares practical wisdom on affirmations, mindset, and how to navigate the unknown with clarity and faith.

Sofia opens up about:
• How modelling taught her entrepreneurship and personal branding 📸
• What she learned living under strict international cultural norms 🌍
• Why energy and mindset shape every business decision ✨
• The importance of adaptability and openness in high-performance teams 🌱
• Affirmations, rewiring your beliefs, and creating new identities 🧠
• The reality of the success journey and how to embrace it 🔑

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1. Intro / Leveraging Modelling & a High-Performance Mindset to Become an Entrepreneur (00:00:00)

2. International Cultural Norms (00:12:52)

3. Discerning Energy and How It Affects Our Everyday Life (00:18:37)

4. Being Adaptable and Developing a Growth Mindset (00:30:13)

5. Affirmations and the Power of the Spoken Word (00:40:53)

6. The Success Journey (00:46:45)

7. Wrap-Up and Where to Find Sofia (00:56:35)