We’re looking forward to introducing you to Johanna Godinez. Check out our conversation below.
Johanna, it’s always a pleasure to learn from you and your journey. Let’s start with a bit of a warmup: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
When I get up at 6 in the morning the first thing I do is take a few minutes to feel gratitude and meditate on the day that is about to come. After getting ready I make myself a smoothie (which is my daily breakfast) and then I go with my father for a walk. Finally I head out to the gym or a yoga class. This sets me up for the rest of the day.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Johanna Godinez and I am considered by many to be their personal assistant for life. I am a businesswoman with an MBA who has spent the last 15 years as human success development coach and yoga facilitator. Through yoga, meditation and an extensive study on patterns, mindset and the way the mind operates, I was able to completely alter the direction of my life and the life of many individuals I have worked with.
As the Founder of B.A.Y. Lifestyle and Beyond Asana Yoga School, we offer an innovative approach to habit development, personal or professional coaching, and lifestyle transformation; to help you get clear and attract your definition of success to your life. I developed and systemized ELM- an evolutionary life mapping method which facilitates your self-discovery through inquiry and self-reflection.
I was crowned Mrs. Puerto Rico Woman of Achievement in 2022 and proceeded to win Mrs. US Woman of Achievement in 2023 and I used this platform to share my passion for the freedom that the philosophy and lifestyle of yoga have brought to my life.
If you are looking to expand your knowledge of yoga, incorporate a yoga lifestyle or desire to become a yoga teacher and share the practice with others then B.A.Y. Lifestyle – Beyond Asana Yoga School, can offer you Yoga Alliance certified programs in Puerto Rico and world wide. Our faculty is made up of experienced teachers from Puerto Rico, India, Bali, and the United States, offering 200 and 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training Programs, mentorship and coaching to help elevate your practice and every aspect of your life.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who taught you the most about work?
My father taught me the most about work. We have a very close relationship and he was my first business mentor. Since before I was born he has been a business owner and has encouraged me to follow my own path and create sources of income for myself that allow me to live authentically and fulfilled in my business as well as my life.
Is there something you miss that no one else knows about?
I miss racing cars. It wasn’t until I was 24 at the end of 2007 and the economy started to go downhill that I realize that racing cars was not gonna be how I was going to my life. I was living in NC and racing legend cars and thunder roadsters at Charlotte Motor Speedway while waiting for the 2008 Drive for Diversity program which I was convinced was my ticket to making it as a professional driver. January 2008 the sponsor pulled out of the series and I had no way to continue sponsoring myself, so I had to hand g up my helmet and find a different career path.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What important truth do very few people agree with you on?
That reality is what we make it. It is an illusion and we are so caught up as humanity in the illusion at the moment that we are lost on what our purpose and power on this life experience is. I believe is why so many are suffering and causing suffering upon others at such great lengths.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. If you knew you had 10 years left, what would you stop doing immediately?
Nothing! I live my life to the fullest and even if I died today, I have lived an amazing life. No regrets and nothing left on the table!
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