Purpose Project

S1E1: Healing Through Purpose with Edwin Gil

Leslie Season 1 Episode 1

In this episode of Purpose Project, host Leslie Pagel interviews Edwin Gil, an artist who leaned on his life's purpose to heal from traumatic life events. Edwin shares his story from growing up in a difficult environment in Colombia, overcoming personal tragedy, and eventually using art to reclaim his life and to connect communities worldwide. He discusses the importance of being authentic to oneself, and the distinction between professional purpose and personal purpose. The episode concludes with Edwin's insights on embracing life's ups and downs and the role of societal influences in shaping one's purpose.

00:00 Welcome to Purpose Project

00:46 Meet Edwin Gill: A Journey of Purpose

01:17 Art as a Lifeline

02:49 Overcoming Tragedy and Finding Purpose

04:09 Healing Through Art and Community

08:07 Exploring Personal and Professional Purpose

27:05 The Intersection of Purpose and Passion

29:01 Advice on Discovering Your Purpose

33:43 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude


You can find Edwin at https://www.edwingil.com/

Purpose Project is a research study on the topic of life's purpose. You can follow along in the making of Purpose Project:
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