Following Your Own Script - Burcu Onaranel Erten (E036)

🌟 Is This Your Life… Or Someone Else’s Script? 🌟

Have you ever looked around and wondered, "Whose life am I living?"
In this soul-stirring episode, motivational speaker and coach Burcu Onaranel shares her powerful journey from checking all the “right” boxes—degree, corporate job, marriage plans—to realizing she was living a life designed by someone else.

Burcu takes us behind the scenes of her bold decision to break free from cultural expectations, walk away from the traditional path, and follow the whispers of her soul—first to a new purpose, and eventually, to a new country.

In this episode, we explore:
✨ How society quietly scripts your life—and how to wake up from the trance
✨ Why feeling lost is actually a powerful turning point
✨ Listening for the whispers of your true calling
✨ What to do when your dreams don’t fit the mold (or your friend group)
✨ How to start reconnecting with your authentic story

This is for the black sheep, the dreamers, the seekers, and anyone who’s ever felt like there’s more to life than what they’ve been told.

🌀 "Dreaming is free." Start by giving yourself permission.

Chapters:
0:00       Preview
2:14         Have you ever felt completely lost?
5:24       We are all seeking joy 
7:33       When you feel lost, it's a great time to start to find 
10:42     Creating space to be
12:13       Climbing the wrong ladder
14:44     What's WRONG with you?
17:50     The evolution of human society
21:03     New world versus old world sensibilities and customs
26:40    Be the black sheep?
31:32     When you open up, the universe will respond
36:50    Practice - Learning to tune in
40:15     Your nervous system needs an onramp
44:23    Take advantage of the lull

BIO and Contact information

Burcu Onaranel Erten is an International Motivational Speaker, Founder of JOYY! LLC, and a Branding & Marketing Consultant who helps entrepreneurs build authentic brands. With 9+ years in marketing, 7 years in speaking, and over a decade in coaching, she has guided 100+ individuals across 23 countries.

As an NLP Master Practitioner and Certified Life Coach, she blends coaching, branding, and mindset strategies to help people create a business and life that aligns with their true selves. She also hosts The Coffee o’clock Podcast, featuring global guests sharing insights on personal and professional growth.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyyburcu/
Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/coffee-oclock-podcast/id1545878160
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyyburcu/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp_7tlE3KdlqII3Ad-8ghcA

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