Who do we think we have to become to succeed?

And perhaps more importantly—what parts of ourselves do we think we have to leave behind?

In this episode of The Clarity Lens, Laura and Renée explore what happens when belonging starts to look like shrinking. From masking and perfectionism to people-pleasing, representation, and the pressure to constantly prove ourselves, they unpack the difference between adapting to an environment and losing yourself inside of it.

They also talk about the identities, interests, and strengths we sometimes dismiss as distractions—only to discover that they may actually be some of the most important pieces of our path.

Because success doesn't have to mean becoming someone else.

Sometimes, it's about figuring out what deserves to come with ...