Welcome - Thrilled to have you!

As I write this, I am sitting in the Correspondence Lounge (one of the few places in the club that allows the use of electronics) of the Metropolitan Club of Washington, D.C. sipping fresh ginger tea.

Welcome to your virtual social and wellness members club by This Investor Life. Enjoy access to exclusive amenities, learning experiences via instagram and the podcast, and enriching experiences designed to elevate your lifestyle (1 of 1 Ferrari’s going up for sale before the general public knows for example thanks to partnerships with notable auction houses).

I am thrilled to have you as a member of this community, where every moment—whether in-person or virtual—is an opportunity to forge lasting connections and create unforgettable memories.

I will explore the following 3 areas through this newsletter, Instagram, podcast and occasional in-person experiences to equip you to dream big & THRIVE.

1. Lifestyle: Exploring car culture, dreaming, mindset, vintage supercar legends, haute couture, and wellness trends via personal reflections & notable headlines (see below for headlines).

   • More than a few of you have already taken a dreaming retreat (Switzerland, Miami, NYC, Italy) and found hope to dream big - more of this!

2. Thriving in your workplace: From Offering insights on thriving at work, (breaking into entrepreneurship, VC and PE), the realities of entrepreneurship, and navigating the reality of investing in companies.

   • We’ve already placed one of you as a partner at a VC firm, client referrals, and sponsored more than a few of you to join social clubs around the world.

   • Have you checked out the roadmap for landing a mentor? We’ve had followers land their own mentors from a16z, Sequoia, a Board Member at Google, and investors by using the roadmap linked here.

3. Deal Flow: Covering everything from startups to growth equity and late-stage opportunities, plus exclusive access for accredited investors to invite-only existing family office investing clubs.

A refresher about me:

I served as a youth minister in the Archdiocese of Miami for three years before launching my PR firm in 2017. In under five years, I went from an income of $26,000/year (in youth ministry) to running a seven-figure business. Now, as an investor and board member, I’m passionate about neuroscience and mindset. My journey of learning about neuro-hacking has allowed me to live life by design, which I share on here, Instagram and my podcast.

I & my team at the time have helped hundreds of people shift their mindset & lifestyles through a previous company I launched (now on pause) in 2020.

I love helping YOU find hope and dream big, all in service of becoming the best version of yourself in each arena of your life. Check out the Dreaming with Purpose post and podcast episode for a refresher on the 8 arenas to think about when dreaming.

I own and manage a PR firm that serves private equity fund managers, venture capitalists, and CEOs of multi-generational family businesses.

I’ve secured media features for myself in Fortune, The New York Post, and Inc. Magazine, establishing my voice as a lifestyle, philanthropy expert and millennial investor.

My experience includes serving on the board of an off-road EV company that went through a SPAC. I served on the board of a business school in Houston and was named a distinguished fellow in 2020. I also served on the advisory board of the fastest growing community foundation with over $500 million AUM in under 5 years.

Curated In-Person Experiences - coming back in 2025

I'm excited to announce my return to hosting in-person events with a new investor dinner series called "Opus et Amicitia" (Latin for Work & Friendship). A few of you attended a similar supper club series from 2018-2019. This revamped format focuses on bringing beauty and friendship into our lives rather than just focusing on work. Think of it as a more intimate version of the old FED Social events in NYC—less about doing, more about being. Thank you to my friend Denise (friend, former mentee) for this reminder that our identity does not rest in what we do.

Notable Headlines

Old-School Analog Supercars Are Heating Up the Market—Here’s Why (RR)

Pebble Beach 2024 Best of Show Winner (Pebble Beach)

NextGen Growth Partners Closes $165 Million Fund III (Pulse 2.0)

Ralph Lauren Opened Fashion Week at This $15.3 Million Equestrian Compound in the Hamptons (RR)

Teens Need Real Jobs, Not Elite Internships (WSJ)

Y Combinator expanding to four cohorts a year in 2025 (TechCrunch)

Invite Friends. Earn Rewards.

The more you share, the greater your rewards! Reach 5,000 referrals, and you’ll earn the iconic Hermès H Blanket. Remember, all emails need an opt-in. Fun fact: Jesse Itzler, husband of Spanx founder Sara Blakely, had three subscribers hit 10,000 referrals in 6 weeks. How quickly can we achieve that goal together? Let’s find out! (check your email to view your unique referral code - not available on web)

This is your final chance to enter the newsletter launch giveaway! Refer a friend using the link above, and if they sign up, you’ll earn an additional entry. Plus, you’ll be building up your subscriber referrals for even more chances to win exciting prizes. Don’t miss out!

Winners will be announced throughout the week. I’ll be hosting giveaways throughout the year because I love gifting. If you don’t win this week, you’ll be automatically entered into the next one (around the holidays 2024).

Thank you for being on this journey with me.

I love gifs. Never been a huge meme fan but I do love a good gif. Until next month (unless you follow me on Instagram for daily mindset in stories)…

Ciao,

Elena

p.s. I love getting to know you all; please feel free to send me a note on any of these platforms:

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