About Nelizze Pamintuan
As a kid, I was always called super, hyper-active, and would play on the streets like one of the boys. I had great parents, and they were brilliant — they were both business owners. They built something from literally nothing. I had a comfortable upbringing; we had nannies to take care of us and the huge house, we had a car dealership and two restaurants; everything felt so great. I felt like I can be who ever I want & what ever I want.
How my life Journey started
But my life turned upside down when my hero left
At age 14, my mom, my hero, died— I didn’t know she had breast cancer then it went away, but came back to other parts of her body. When my sister finally told me, her cancer had already spread to her brain and she might not stay long. I was so angry and extremely sad.
After her brain surgery she wasn’t the same. My mom was my role model. She was such a strong female powerhouse! I didn’t expect any of this to happen. She was so young. When she died everything changed, At a young age I had to grow up a little faster. I had to help take care of my little brothers, help manage the restaurants while still in highschool. My dad was depressed & gambled a lot.- At first it was just some money, then all the 15+ cars all gone, then the house, everything started dwindling down. We lost all of our businesses, we lost everything. We even end up owing people money.
Life wasn't what I thought it was going to be. Life started knocking me down
After 3 yrs we had no choice but to move to the United States so that we can get back on our feet, pay the people we owe money and then hopefully figure out what to do. Everything was turned upside down; from living in a big house with my own huge bedroom with house keepers & having multiple cars and chauffeurs, to my dad, my sister, two brothers, my nephew & I, renting 10x11 ft small room & one beat up Honda accord that we had to tie a wire on the hood, so it doesn't come off when driving. All six of us had to make it work.
I started to work as a carwash cashier
Upon moving to the United States, I saw that we had to adapt to the situation completely, so I landed my first job as a cashier in a carwash. I never really thought I would ever work for someone. I have never seen my dad ever get bossed around by someone else. It was heartbreaking. I wanted to do something about it, but I didn’t know how. It just felt like this is how life will be ever since my mom died; it was just about trying to get by. I couldn’t figure out a direction— on where to go or what to do. So we just took it day by day and tried to make the most out of it. I just accepted what life was giving.
I just wasn’t happy…
I eventually landed a job in banking, in loans after that, and finally in mortgage. The jobs seemed great at first before the conflicts— unfair chances for promotion, draining workloads, stressing cycle of working and weekends, and being underpaid. I was so stressed, sad, depressed, and getting panic and anxiety attacks.
My life was passing by. I felt like I had no direction.
One day, I woke up and looked at my life. I asked myself, “Where am I headed? Is this supposed to be my career? Can I sustain my life like this?” I reflected on my nine years of work— and realized that I had nothing to show for. I was miserable, broke, disappointed, and very dissatisfied.
Finding the right direction
Eventually, I quit my mortgage job; I decided that I am gonna take back control of my life. I wanted to be happy. I know that God put me on Earth to do something extraordinary— only I didn't know what it was. My family and I deserve a better life; I did not have any sense of direction getting there.
I researched several options like being a flight attendant (since I love to travel), making handmade jewelry, baking, customer service, doctor, nurse and opening up a food truck. Until finally, I cashed out my 401k to open up an online clothing store. It was a spectacular experience, but it didn't work out— I lost all my money.
Blessings in the most unexpected pages
I thought everything was pointless. I was failing, I was miserable, and I felt so hopeless; it was like digging my own grave; I saw no light at the end of the tunnel. I remember having this conversation with someone, and he told me that this is just what life is. People choose a career and deal with it even if they did not like what they were doing. He said hopefully in the end you’ll eventually like it. All my dreams that were barely holding on to hope... died that day. Since I couldn't figure out what to do, I decided to go back to Nursing School.
First person that ever believed in me
I remember I was 26 at that time, and I had an appointment with a 55-year-old married couple. I called Kash and said, "I can't do it." Why would they listen to a kid that looks like she's 18, half their age, and a college dropout? He said, "Nelizze, you are so amazing at what you do. You know your stuff. You're the best person I know that can deliver that information to them." He just encouraged and gave me much recognition for my talents and abilities.
Kash also said, "Alexander the Great conquered the world when he was 25 years old. He had generals way older than he was. If he did it, why can't you?"
I started crying; I was balling! Kash was the first person who ever believed in me and gave me direction and inspiration to believe in myself. With that, I finally started dreaming again. Turning those dreams into realities, I started a business. That was all it took to take my life to the next level.
Who I am now and where I stand now…
From renting a cubicle, I now own my office in Newport beach, I have spoken on many different stages; and shared the stage with highly successful people like Ed Mylett, Steve Siebold, Sharon Lechter, Dave Meltzer, and Nick Santonastasso, to name a few. From nothing to working with hundreds and thousands of people, mentoring and coaching people on leadership, money, and success principles.
I love that I never knew that this was the path that I was supposed to take. I just fell into it... It was faith.
I found what my purpose in life is
So there are two great moments in your life; The first one is when you were born, and the second is when you find out why.
I discovered that I was put on this earth to help people discover that they have everything inside of them to win. That they can change their current citation for the better, That they can be whoever they want to become, overcome their fears, limiting beliefs & challenges. That they can be somebody. They can find fulfillment, purpose & happiness & also be wealthy .
For a girl who had no direction,a punk kid, college dropout, c-student, party girl… Someone cared enough to guide & believe in me & gave me a shot in life. Because of that, it’s my sole mission & purpose to give that same shot to others
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