I didn’t grow up driving. In Poland, I was terrified of it. But when I moved to the U.S. as an au pair, everything changed. My host families handed me the keys, first to a giant Chevy, then a little Honda, and eventually a Subaru I drove for years. All of them were given to me. I was still scared, still unsure, still depending on what was handed to me.

In this episode, I take you through the timeline of how cars shaped my self-concept. From co-signing for my ex’s Mercedes (and never driving it), to buying my first Range Rover in cash simply because I liked how it looked, even though I had no idea what I was doing. From forcing myself to drive into Manhattan every Friday for Landmark classes (because if I wanted to grow, I had to drive), to walking into a dealership after quitting my job and negotiating my first Mercedes with a female salesperson.

And then came the G-Wagon. It wasn’t about money, I could afford it. It was about visibility. About wondering if it was too much. But I got it anyway. That car became my armor, my office, my way of saying “I’m doing this, even if I’m still scared.” And I grew. Big time. Financially, emotionally, professionally. Until I didn’t need the armor anymore.

That’s when I walked into Porsche, asked for exactly what I wanted, paid in full, and drove off in a car that felt like me. Not the version of me who needed to prove anything. The version who knows who she is.

This episode isn’t about cars. It’s about expansion, ownership, and the physical things that can support your growth, if you’re intentional. A Chanel bag won’t make you confident. A Mercedes won’t fix your self-worth. But if you’re already evolving, the right container, whether it’s a car, a move, or coaching, can help you step into it faster.

If you’re in a season of becoming and this resonates, reach out. ⁠⁠⁠https://monikaamazur.as.me/CoffeeandGoals⁠⁠⁠