Ep. 26 - Finding Your Voice with Paola Di Florio

Paola Di Florio, an Emmy- and Oscar-nominated filmmaker

 

Paola Di Florio, an Emmy- and Oscar-nominated filmmaker, dives deep into her transformative journey of spiritual and creative awakening. She shares how working on the film Awake: The Life of Yogananda sparked a profound shift in her consciousness, leading her to reevaluate her purpose and path in life. Paola recounts a period of unraveling that followed, where she no longer fit into the roles she once identified with, experiencing inner change and spiritual growth. This process, though challenging, eventually led to a greater alignment with her true purpose. 

 

Alongside her husband, Peter, Paola founded Source to Screen, a creativity lab designed to help others discover and live in alignment with their purpose through creative expression. She emphasizes the importance of showing up, embracing the unknown, and allowing spiritual lessons to guide the way. Paola also reflects on the role of collaboration and the power of creative communities in supporting growth. 

 

This episode offers a compelling look at how embracing one’s purpose can bring transformation to both personal and professional aspects of life. 

 

This is the story of Paola Di Florio

 

Paola Di Florio began her career as a successful filmmaker, known for telling stories that elevate consciousness and highlight the human spirit. Her passion for storytelling led her to explore the intersection of creativity and spirituality, which became a central theme in her work. As she delved deeper into spiritual filmmaking, Paola experienced a personal awakening that reshaped her outlook on life and art. This journey inspired her to help others align with their own purpose by co-founding Source to Screen, a lab dedicated to creative and spiritual growth. Through her work, Paola continues to blend film, purpose and empowerment, creating a lasting impact on both her audience and creative communities.

 

In this episode of the Awaken Your Purpose podcast, Paola Di Florio reflects on the pivotal moments that led her to redefine her personal and professional life. She shares insights from her spiritual journey, sparked by her work on films that explore consciousness and self-awareness. Paola talks about the challenges she faced during a period of inner unraveling and how these experiences shaped her path forward. She highlights the importance of embracing uncertainty and trusting in the process of personal evolution. 

Gain inspiration from her story of resilience, creativity and the courage to follow one’s true calling. 

 

In this episode, you will learn the following:

• How aligning with your true purpose can lead to profound personal and professional transformation. 
• The spiritual and creative challenges Paola faced during her filmmaking journey. 
• Role of intuition and inner guidance in navigating periods of uncertainty and change. 
• How embracing spiritual lessons can unlock greater creativity and growth. 
• Importance of community and collaboration in supporting your path to purpose.
• Practical strategies for integrating spirituality and creativity through Paola’s Source to Screen lab.  

 

Visit Paola Di Florio’s social media pages:

Website: https://www.thisiscounterpointfilms.com/ 

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/paola-di-florio-87531510b 

Film: https://www.thisiscounterpointfilms.com/projects/awake/ 

Creativity Lab: https://www.thisiscounterpointfilms.com/projects/source-to-screen/ 

 

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Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/zenka 

Community: holomovement.net/purpose