RTDM: Eleni Anastos — The Risk Takers Dream Makers

Jan 19

Jan 19 RTDM: Eleni Anastos

Eleni Anastos
Founder & CEO/Business Coach
Clearwater, Florida

We want to get to know you! Briefly tell us about yourself: Where you came from, where you've been and how you live your dream (or are working toward it).

I came from a strong family of entrepreneurs and even though I didn't choose that route initially, what I learned from watching my grandparents and mother served me well. After a lengthy career in education and experiencing a life changing event, I decided I was far from done and reinvented myself. I'm blessed and honored to be working with entrepreneurs and executives, helping them live their best lives.

How do you define success and how do you stay motivated to keep working toward it?

I define success by living a life of integrity and being in alignment with my own goals and vision. I don't let others rent space in my head. I stay motivated because I do not want to settle and "be OK with being OK". I believe we can all be powerful creators and leaders in our own lives.

What’s been your biggest challenge, perceived failure or fear and how did you overcome it?

My biggest challenge was starting over in my mid fifties. Countless people projected their limiting beliefs onto me, saying that I could not begin anew. Getting very focused and realizing that some people had to be "released" from my life to make space for those who were in alignment made a big difference.

What’s the best advice you’d give to a younger you?

You can do it! You can begin again! Yo can make mistakes, recover and end up even better off than you were before. Keep the faith!

Share a book, quote and/or idea that's impacted you the most:

I am the most powerful person in my life!

What is your favorite vice/guilty pleasure/strange habit? Come on now, we all have them!

On special occasions, "butter and sugar" are the two main food groups:):)

What's the smartest investment you’ve made for yourself?

Literally investing the money and time to start my own business!!

What’s MOST important to you right now?

Living an authentic life and being able to inspire others to do the same!

Who is the Risk Taker Dream Maker(s) that inspires you?

My mother and grandparents who are no longer living.