Elina Geiman – Lifestyle Influencer
I am an actress and a model, but my true passion is to be a mother.
MY FAMILY IS MY BIGGEST SUCCESS
I was born and raised in Kiev, Ukraine. I came to United States 7 years ago and I currently reside in Miami a few months out of the year.
What have you learned about leadership & entrepreneurship?
I’ve learned that you have to have a strong vision in life and follow it. People feel your power, your energy and they follow you because they feel you know something important. They feel that you can be a leader. Everyone is looking for someone like that. Also, to be a good leader you have to take responsibility in life. Moreover, you have to assign your wins and falls.
Lastly, I’ve always remembered that a good leader has his/her own plan for the next five years ahead, so keep planning.
Who has been your biggest role model in your life?
My biggest role model is my father. He is a really strong and talented man. I’m amazed how easily he builds relationships with powerful people. All of his friends are strong and intelligent people, and they teach each other and enlighten each other to develop and create all the time. My father is a public figure and a very famous person, but regardless of that, he is very polite and never shows his relevance to the people around him. I’m still learning from him.
Did you ever feel intimidated in business?
Actually yes, I feel intimidated quite often. But that’s just my first reaction, then I keep thinking and I realize how to resolve the problem at hand. Once you start creating and being involved in what you are doing, you don’t think about your fears anymore. You have to keep moving. I believe that something greater than us exists all around us. I believe that everything that happens in our lives happens to teach us something and it’s always for our best.
Do you mentor others and how?
Yes, I mentor my kids. I really want them to be confident, to be free and to know and feel what they want. I also mentor my family and friends. They really value my advice and they call me the Guru of relationships. I’m always ready to help, so if you have any questions regarding relationships, don’t hesitate to ask.
What has been your biggest success?
My family is my biggest success. I read a story a while ago about Peter Best, who was the original drummer of the Beatles. He left the band right before they became famous worldwide. Peter had met his wife during that time and he created a beautiful family with her. He said that fame and fortune are great, but he would be nothing without his family. So among the best joys in life, I choose my family.
After all that success, what do you struggle with still today?
I’m still looking for creative implementation. I’m still trying to figure out the meaning of life. I do a lot and I’ve learned a lot, but I know there’s more to do and more to learn ahead.
What advice would you give to young women who want to succeed?
Believe in yourself, believe in the power of life, in the power of this world. Believe that everything is happening at the right time and at the right moment. It is still a big mystery how everything works in life, but it’s also so inspiring at the same time. This power will give you everything, you just have to trust and believe in yourself. The secret is to relax and flow in this wonderful river of life.
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