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That was a struggle because I’m not just one thing. It was the opposite of where I came from, where we celebrate all. The culture had completely different standards because it’s a nation of one nationality. “Beauty there was like a mathematical equation. It was there that she encountered a vastly different standard. In Hawaii, we would look at each other with wonder and excitement.”Ĭarrie Ann grew up dancing and performing, and at age 18, moved to Japan, where she quickly became a recording artist and pop sensation. There is so much heritage and different culture, that there was no ‘one’ standard of beauty. The focus was not visual it was about what your energy says about you. “As an Asian American young woman growing up in Hawaii, our beauty standards were all about natural beauty. Her truth-seeking started at the age of 11, as she often found herself pondering profound questions as they related to beauty and wellness. Whether it’s the wellness seeker, the dancer, the glamour girl, the boss, or any other side, everything has led me on a long, amazing journey and provided me with beautiful conversations to share.”īorn and raised in Hawaii, Carrie Ann is deeply rooted in an internal process of discovery. “I always thought I was striving toward something, and I took pride in myself for working so hard, but I learned there’s a peace in accepting all sides of who we are. At 54 years old, Carrie Ann says she’s learned, in her own pursuits, that acceptance is much bigger and plays a much larger role in wellness than she realized. This journey has taught her about life and brought her to a place of acceptance, a place where she is able to fully express herself and embrace all aspects of her life.

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But at the same time, I know it’s coming from a place of kindness, and I believe the ability to provide and receive constructive feedback is important for all of us.”Ĭarrie Ann’s personal and professional life has taken her on an incredible journey. It is weird to be a judge, and sometimes I struggle with that internally.

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“I live by a code of honesty,” shares Carrie Ann, “and with that comes a real opinion. This sentiment was evident to me throughout our interview and was echoed by a close friend of hers with whom I spoke just a few days later. Outside of her job, Carrie Ann is anything but judgmental, believing whole-heartedly in kindness.

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While she has held many professional titles, Carrie Ann is most recognized as an Emmy-nominated television host and as a judge on the Emmy-award winning series “Dancing With The Stars.” That was my experience being introduced to Carrie Ann Inaba. There’s nothing better than meeting someone who is wise, authentic, and presents themselves right away with an open heart.

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