Anna and Luisa are two kindred spirits who became fast friends after obtaining their CHO certification in 2019. They share life values, a passion for the science of happiness and many years of knowledge in hospitality, tourism, mindfulness and wellbeing.
Making Dreams Come True
I'm Anna Di Giuseppe
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Self Science, a system for self transformation of which I’m a certified trainer, helped me to understand that I wasn’t naturally talented in administration and accounting. As soon as I realized this, it became clear to me why I had struggled so much through college and during my working life.
Nobody at school had taught me about the importance of self-awareness and the power of listening to my emotions and cultivating my natural talents.
Every speaker, professor, scholar, coach, trainer, philosopher and theologian I encountered in my random path – even the young priest at my children’s oratory – gave me invaluable insights that illuminated the way towards MY own happiness.
Soon I found out that happiness is real only when shared. During my professional life, I often faced conflicts without really having the right skills to manage them. I wanted to develop these skills and, most importantly, put them to work to contribute to the creation and growth of positive organizations, so I became a Chief Happiness Officer (CHO).
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Contact: anna@the4sacredelements.com
WhatsApp: +41.79.404.1414
Turning a Vision into Reality
I'm Maria Luisa (Lulu) Carter
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I received my undergraduate degree in Speech Pathology in Brazil and my master in Science and Arts in USA. However, I learned my greatest lessons during my 48 years of travels. They inspired my life’s vision, which grew big and audacious. I’m grateful for the many opportunities and open doors presented in my life. I have worked hard to achieve my dreams and I've always believed in my spiritual path to happiness. But nothing prepared me to be a mother. My son made me a stronger individual.
I found my best teachers in the streets around the Globe. With them I have learned Humility, Resilience and Joy. For sure, traveling to Haiti for 10 consecutive years after their worst earthquake taught me about compassion. My marriage with my partner Adam is made in heaven. Together we founded our travel management company Destination Partners.
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Becoming a Psychodramatist in my twenties marked a very important turn in my life. I couldn’t have been who I am without the community of psychodramatists. Learning about the importance of roles empowered me to believe in my vision. In 2008, I founded Beegaia, a nonprofit center dedicated to social inclusion and implementing the science of happiness.
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After I lost my mother in 2017, I thought I had lost my world. Thanks to Positive Psychology and my teachers and mentors, I finally embraced my best self. I became a Certified Coach, a teacher in Positive Psychologist and twice Chief Happiness Officer. Today, I’m proud to have written the book called: The Shero Mindset
Contact: luisa@the4sacredelements.com
WhatsApp: +1.239.290.7008
Our Story, Mission & Purpose
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Our Story…
We met in 2019 in Miami during the first World Happiness Summit (WOHASU) and the CHO certification course at Florida International University (FIU).
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In November of 2019, we organized a Science of Happiness workshop in Lugano during Luisa’s Follow the Sun journey visiting 19 countries right before COVID.
During the lockdown, the distance did not separate us; instead, we grew closer as we shared our friendship online. In 2022, we reunited during WOHASU in Miami and during a visit in Naples, where Anna and her children met at Luisa’s Beegaia nonprofit center.
In March 2023, we met again at WOHASU in Lake Como, Italy. We continued to cultivate our friendship and both pursued many more certifications in Positive Psychology with shared enthusiasm.
But it was only in September of 2023 that our desire of creating travel experiences based on the Science of Happiness flourished, during Anna’s visit to Luisa’s home in Greece.
We are both excited to announce our first program in Sicily, Italy inspired by Luisa’s book The Shero Mindset. We shared similar traumas and both chose the path of happiness, becoming true Sheroes!
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Our Mission
The 4 Sacred Elements brand was literally born in a matter of minutes while brainstorming during a telephone call, and blossomed with the mission of curating unique and meaningful experiences for women around the globe through wellbeing programs. These programs are created to enhance, empower, and enlighten individuals in a group setting utilizing a curriculum designed for indoor and outdoor activities based on Mindfulness, Positive Psychology and Psychodrama.
Our Purpose
As non-bioogical sisters, we are excited about our shared purpose and feel empowered to bring the world together by letting our inner lights shine and by connecting with other hearts. We believe that the work of CHO is profound and take happiness seriously.