From Mexico City to Milan and Beyond - Emilia Navedo's Journey of Creativity, Courage and Connection

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Meet Emilia Navedo, a woman whose life reads like an adventure novel spanning continents, careers, and cultural experiences. Her story begins in Mexico City, where she grew up as the youngest in a family that balanced high expectations with unwavering support. This foundation gave her the confidence to make a decision that would change everything: at just 20 years old, she moved to Milan with barely any Italian language skills and only the vaguest outline of a plan to pursue fashion photography.
What followed was eight transformative years in Italy, where Emilia thrived professionally with prestigious publications. She mastered Italian, added French to her linguistic repertoire, and traveled extensively throughout Europe. Her philosophy—"Life is like sailing, you just have to move with the wind"—guided her as she navigated this chapter with remarkable adaptability and openness to opportunity.
Everything changed when her sister had children. The realization that her nephew didn't know who she was created a profound shift in priorities. Following her intuition once again, Emilia returned to Mexico and launched a high-end baby furniture franchise, designing custom spaces for children based on their personalities and needs. This venture evolved into a successful tile business, showcasing her ability to pivot while maintaining her creative vision. Later relationships and opportunities would take her to Hong Kong, Thailand, and ultimately Sacramento, California, where she now runs Floor Coverings International, bringing her global aesthetic sensibility to help customers find perfect flooring solutions.
What makes Emilia's story so compelling isn't just her professional accomplishments but her perspective on success. "Success isn't about knowing where you're going, but who you're going with—the people around you, the love that you have, the friendships you maintain." Recently certified as a life coach, she's now helping others embrace change and possibility as she has throughout her remarkable journey. Her advice? "Trust your heart and don't be scared." Join us to hear how one woman's fearless approach to life created a path uniquely her own.

Chapters

1. Growing up in Mexico City (00:00:00)

2. School Life and Family Dynamics (00:09:51)

3. Moving to Milan at 20 (00:17:05)

4. Fashion Photography Career (00:24:25)

5. Return to Mexico for Family (00:32:39)

6. The Baby Furniture Franchise (00:39:50)

7. Transitioning to the Tile Business (00:44:29)

8. Sacramento and Floor Coverings International (00:49:18)

9. Life Coaching and Personal Philosophy (00:51:30)