Perfectionism. Status anxiety. Imposter syndrome. The relentless pursuit of success—often at the cost of sanity. Welcome to The Recovering Elitist, where we trade curated façades for candid conversations about what it really takes to make it—creatively, professionally, and personally.
Hosted by William Graper, whose background in clinical psychology brings both depth and entertainment to the mic, we pull back the velvet rope on the unspoken truths of success. With guests from all walks of life, we explore the uncomfortable, unglamorous, and deeply relatable realities behind achievement—pivots, failures, reinventions, and the resilience that keeps us moving forward.
Having navigated his own professional pivot, William approaches each conversation with refreshing honesty and curiosity, reminding us that behind every polished exterior is a real, messy, and remarkable story. Join us as we embrace the paradox of wanting it all while staying true to ourselves—one conversation at a time.
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Perfectionism. Status anxiety. Imposter syndrome. The relentless pursuit of success—often at the cost of sanity. Welcome to The Recovering Elitist, where we trade curated façades for candid conversations about what it really takes to make it—creatively, professionally, and personally.
Hosted by William Graper, whose background in clinical psychology brings both depth and entertainment to the mic, we pull back the velvet rope on the unspoken truths of success. With guests from all walks of life, we explore the uncomfortable, unglamorous, and deeply relatable realities behind achievement—pivots, failures, reinventions, and the resilience that keeps us moving forward.
Having navigated his own professional pivot, William approaches each conversation with refreshing honesty and curiosity, reminding us that behind every polished exterior is a real, messy, and remarkable story. Join us as we embrace the paradox of wanting it all while staying true to ourselves—one conversation at a time.
https://www.therecoveringelitist.com/
Richard Christiansen is the founder of Flamingo Estate, the beloved creative sanctuary and regenerative lifestyle brand nestled in the hills of Los Angeles. Once a fast-paced creative director for the world’s biggest luxury brands, Richard walked away from burnout and built a cult empire rooted in sensuality, sustainability, and slowness. What began as a personal act of restoration—reviving his garden and himself—has become a movement redefining how beauty, business, and pleasure can coexist.
In this episode, we talk about the cost of ambition, the hunger that drives us, and what it takes to truly come back to life. I was drawn to Richard because his story mirrors my own pivot—from speed to stillness, from achievement to intimacy—and his work pokes at the fear I think we all share: if I’m not hustling, do I still matter? (Hint: you do.) xx William
The Recovering Elitist
Perfectionism. Status anxiety. Imposter syndrome. The relentless pursuit of success—often at the cost of sanity. Welcome to The Recovering Elitist, where we trade curated façades for candid conversations about what it really takes to make it—creatively, professionally, and personally.
Hosted by William Graper, whose background in clinical psychology brings both depth and entertainment to the mic, we pull back the velvet rope on the unspoken truths of success. With guests from all walks of life, we explore the uncomfortable, unglamorous, and deeply relatable realities behind achievement—pivots, failures, reinventions, and the resilience that keeps us moving forward.
Having navigated his own professional pivot, William approaches each conversation with refreshing honesty and curiosity, reminding us that behind every polished exterior is a real, messy, and remarkable story. Join us as we embrace the paradox of wanting it all while staying true to ourselves—one conversation at a time.
https://www.therecoveringelitist.com/
