In a small, cozy room filled with eager faces, Lily Lomeli shares her journey, not just as an immigrant, but as someone who discovered that true fulfillment transcends borders. As she passionately recounts her story, it becomes evident that for Lily, life is about finding purpose, especially in the face of adversity.
“I came to this country looking for a purpose in my life,” Lily begins, her eyes reflecting a mix of determination and vulnerability. Having achieved her goals back home, a haunting sense of emptiness compelled her to embark on a journey to the land where dreams are said to come true—Hollywood.
Her expectations collided with reality as she faced the challenges of raising two children, navigating a strained marriage, and coping with a back injury that left her almost without a home. Lily found herself trapped in years of guilt, betrayal, and trauma, embodying the archetype of an angry, obese woman living with a victim mentality.
But Lily’s story is not one of despair; it’s a testament to resilience. “Maybe for us to change, something bad needs to happen,” she reflects, a wisdom born from her own experiences. It was in the midst of desperation that Lily stumbled upon an unexpected opportunity—a hill that would change the course of her life.
Desperation became the catalyst for survival, and Lily adopted a new perspective. She began listening—truly listening—to the stories of others, understanding their hurts, and empathizing with their struggles. In doing so, she realized she wasn’t alone; she was part of a collective journey of resilience and discovery.
“I’m the kind of person that likes to be hands-on,” Lily shares, emphasizing her proactive approach to self-improvement. She delved into personal development, surrounded herself with discomfortingly enlightening individuals, and embraced the challenge of learning English and refining her manners. Through hard work and self-reflection, Lily discovered answers to questions she hadn’t known she was asking.
As Lily continued her narrative, a pivotal moment arose when motivational speaker Mel Robbins whispered in her ear, “If you want to be a coach, then be a coach.” It was a revelation that sparked a newfound passion within Lily. Intrigued, she researched coaching, and the answer became clear: this was her calling.
With infectious enthusiasm, Lily declares her mission: “I want to empower people to help them find their path, their direction, to find themselves so they can navigate life successfully.” Her conviction stems from a deep belief that positive change begins within individuals and ripples outward, ultimately transforming communities and shaping a brighter future. She calls it, positive ripple effect.
Lily draws a poignant analogy to the instructions given on an airplane: “Put your mask on first before helping others.” It’s a philosophy rooted in self-care, emphasizing the importance of nurturing one’s body, mind, and spirit before attempting to save others.
As an advocate for the positive ripple effect, Lily fervently believes in the transformative power of helping others find their purpose. “I love it because that’s what I needed the most when my life was the worst,” she admits, speaking from a place of empathy and genuine compassion.
In conclusion, Lily leaves the audience with a powerful thought: “It’s hard to survive in a place where you didn’t grow up, but it’s way harder to live in any place with low self-esteem and without a purpose.” Through her own journey, Lily Lomeli has become a beacon of hope, illustrating that purpose is not bound by geographical constraints and that, in the face of challenges, it is possible to emerge stronger, wiser, and more purposeful than ever before.
