The Art of Elegant Manifesting - 7 Step Formula

“Elegance is about cultivating a confident inner world as well as a beautiful outer world.” — Elva Li

E.L.E.G.A.N.T. Manifesting Formula

Step One - Essence

Essence of who you are and your true desires.

What would you like to have, do or become? Describe in one page the specifics of this vision, describing your vision with color, texture, feeling, and any other description. How will you feel when you achieve this? You don’t need to know how you’re going to get there - you just need to know what it is you’re reaching for. Once you’re clear, the universe will send you signs and people to help you materialize your dream!

Step Two - Love

Love and forgive yourself.

Give yourself the unconditional love and let go of the past emotional burden and experiences holding you back. The energy you will free up will allow you to consciously manifest amazing things in your life. You may not even be aware of the energy you expend in these concerns, guilt and shame – they just run in the background of your mind and block the flow of success and abundance. They may be holding you back in hundreds of small ways.

Step Three - Elevation

Elevate the vibration and infuse everyday with the things make you feeling beautiful, elegant, abundant and worthy.

Live from a place where you want to be rather than where you are right now. Good feelings create good feelings. The biggest secret behind manifesting and using the Law of Attraction is how you allow yourself to feel. Emotion is a huge part of attracting what you want. Stepping into your dream and experiencing it through all of your senses shifts your subconscious into believing that it’s already happened. Then the universe will match that vibration and send you the people and resources you need to achieve those visions.

Step Four - Gratitude

Be Grateful to what you have and replace negative thoughts with gratitude.

The more grateful you are, the more life will give you to be grateful for. You’ve probably heard of this expression before, but have you actually put it into practice? The more positive you are, and the more you appreciate in your life, the more things will come to you. If you’re in a tough spot right now and you find it hard to name even one thing you’re grateful for, don’t worry – even the little things count.

“Gratitude is an opener of locked-up blessings.” – Marianne Williamson

Step Five - Action

Take inspired and strategic Action rather than being busy.

Nothing will happen without action. You know that. However, inspired action is the real key to moving forward and making big quantum leaps. Follow your heart and intuition and do the things in line with who you truly are while taking responsibility for your own actions.

Don’t let fear stop you from from taking the next step. Remember that the opposite of fear is love. And even the little things add up. Celebrate each milestone.

Step Six - No tension

Release your tension about the situation and trust the Universe.

Once you declare what you want and take steps towards your dream, the universe always has your back. Trust that you are manifesting right now. And then, practice non-attachment. Practice receiving to allow goodness to flow you. Being desperate gives off the wrong energy for attraction. When you are radiant, your energy field expands and you attract the right people and the right circumstances.

Step Seven - Trust

Trust yourself and believe in your dreams.

Act “as if” and trust that the things your desire in your life would eventually manifest. Truly work on believing in your dreams. Don’t let other people’s fears get in your way. Don’t be afraid to dream BIG and go for it! Don’t let other people stop you from believing and taking action. You are good enough for your dreams!

Hi lovely, I am Elva . I’m so happy that you’re here, and I’m even more excited to help you vision, create & design the brand and lifestyle you really want, where you have an authentic confident inner world as well as an elegant beautiful outer world, and become the best version of YOU.

A little about me. I am a Brand Stylist, Coach, Designer and Speaker. I work with smart elegant women to consciously design and create your own brand and lifestyle, where you integrate your inner confidence with outer beauty to live your heart’s desires. The 7 step Elegant Manifesting that I just shared with you is the exact strategy that helped me transform from a CPA in KPMG Shanghai to move to Austrlia by myself, became a female entrepreneur, payoff my student loan, bought my own property in Melbourne, travel and work with amazing mentors around the world, speak at stages and host my own events, work with my dream clients....And I’m still on the journey – so as I grow and evolve and deepen into my own life I want to continue sharing my learnings and what works with you.

I will continue to inspire women around the world to design and create a brand and lifestyle they love and help them turn their dream into reality - one brand at a time!

I want to ignite a movement of people knowing they are good enough, owning their quality to lead and inspire and believing that they can live their heart’s desires!

Are you ready to create a brand and lifestyle in line with your true desires? Let’s chat.

Elva xx

How to start a side hustle while you are at 9-5

Ask yourself this: are you feeling fulfilled, on purpose & completely passionate about your work? What do you really desire to do? I know for lots of people, their 9-5 job isn’t the answer. If you are reading this, you are probably like me, who desire to do the things I love and have a business that allows me to grow and expand, that presents me with new experiences and surrounding myself with inspiring people. I want to let you know that you aren’t alone for wanting to create a lifestyle and business that speak to your higher vision.

Having been through the process of building my side hustle and eventually left my corporate job, I would love to share with you and provide you with some directions on on how you can get started on the side hustle you've been thinking about so that one day you can build your side hustle into a full-time business supporting the lifestyle you desire.

Step 1 Why a side hustle?

I’d be lying if I said building the side hustle was easy. You will have your doubts, fears and insecurities pop up from time to time. But if your why is strong, the how won’t seem as daunting; the technology won’t seem as overwhelming; and the naysayers won’t get you down.

I have my three why statements:

1. The big why statement reminding me the value I can provide to other people through what I do and the big vision I have for my business

2. The desire statement reminding me what’s in there for myself and my family if I build my business

3. The pain statement reminding me what it means if I don’t make this work? What it means if I can’t leave from my 9-5? What it means if I don’t get to live a life I love?

First the pain pushes you, then the vision pulls you. - Dr. Michael Beckwith

Step 2 Find Your Sweet Spot Business Idea

Whether you realize it or not, you have your special “zone of genius”. It’s that gift, talent, skill or ability that sets you apart from everyone else. It’s the thing

that no one else can do quite like you. It’s probably the reason you why you’re thinking of starting a side hustle business.

Your sweet spot business idea is the perfect intersection of what you love, what you are good at and what the world needs. Once you find your sweet spot, you’ll have a much clearer vision of your path and it will become easier to move from doubt and fear into confidence and action.

Step 3 Set Intention and Plan

Launching a side hustle is a big project. So break it down into bite-sized projects with timeframes. Also treat your side hustle as a “business”, not a “hobby”. Map out a proper business plan. Don't forget to do some research into finances and taxes. As we are talking about launch your side hustle while you are still at 9-5, I want to specifically mention planning to make your day job work for you.

You may be super excited about your new business, but at the same feeling overwhelmed when thinking of starting your business while working in your day job and dealing with day-to-day life. As someone who has done it and come out the other side alive, I want to assure you that it is possible with the right support, guidance & plans.

I am offering a limited number of free 90 day plans for your side hustle (value $375), if you would like to make a start in your business make a time with me here

Everyone’s situation is different. Generally speaking, I wouldn’t recommend you quit your job and work in your business full time straight away. I was working full time as a Chartered Accountant while building my side hustle for several years before I finally left my full time job.

• Stay in your current job and work full time: It is usually easiest to stay in your current job. This way, you have a steady income to support yourself while building your side hustle and you don’t have to spend all the time and energy to find a new job and fitting into the new environment.

• Quit your current job and find a bridge job: If your current job is too draining and long hours, finding a bridge job which can give you plenty of time to work on your business may be a better idea. It would be great if you can find a bridge job in the industry of your new business or a bridge job that will help you build the skills and experience in your business.

• Seek flexible working arrangements: Either stay at your current job or find a bridge job, you can seek flexible working arrangements such as working part-time, working from home or transferring to a less senior role and taking on fewer responsibilities.

Step 4 Take Massive Action

When I start stepping into my new entrepreneur identity and building my dream business, I realized how vital it is to stay in action. Doubt and fear are a normal part of the process. But you can’t let these emotions paralyze you; you need to get into action anyway. I worked with mentors and coaches to follow the proven success strategies to keep myself moving forward no matter what -- and begin building a habit of massive daily action.

Some of the actions at your initial stages include:

• Work on your mindset and personal development daily

• Determine your business name and structure

• Register for an Australian Business Number

• Identify your top 3 core values of your business

• Get crystal clear of your ideal client

• Create your offers and pricing

• Know your unique selling point (IPS) and create your elevator pitch

• Create a Moodboard for your visual brand identity

• Create a main logo, alternative log and submark

• Choose your brand fonts and colors

• Create your own website using your visual brand identity

• Create or update your already existing social media profiles

• Set up a professional email with branded signature

• Define your brand message

• Let people know you are in business

• Work with mentors or coaches

• Create your brand content to add value to your audience and connect with your community

Step 4 Reassess and Adjust

Reassess your side hustle at least every 90 days: How are you feeling? What progress have you made? What needs to be changed/adjusted/improved? I find this is the most insightful process of all.

Good luck, hustler. I sincere hope eventually you will build your side hustle into a full-time business and lifestyle you love. I am offering a limited number of free 90 day plans for your side hustle (value $375), if you would like to make a start in your business make a time with me here: Chat with Elva

Love and light,

Elva xx

From a Chartered Accountant to a Female Entrepreneur -- Why I Left My 9-5 Corporate Job

There’s a song on repeat in my world and whenever I play it, it reminds me of the time I started my own business and finally left my corporate job.

“I spend too much time thinking about

who I'm supposed to be

I play by everybody's rules

that don't seem right to me

…

Should I even care?

They're all sitting there

and everyone's staring at me

If I step out in the spotlight

maybe I'll be set free

What if I back down now

'cause I'm afraid of what might happen

What if they turn away

when I show them who I truly am

What if I lose my breath

when I throw those big doors open

What if I shine?

…

But what if I sing out loud?

Because anything can happen

What if I stand up proud

and I show them who I truly am?

They're gonna call my name

and I'll throw these big doors open

I'm gonna shine”

I was that girl playing by everybody’s rules, playing small at the corporate world and not daring to stand up as who I truly am.

Maybe you can relate too. If you are also a female entrepreneur, you’re someone who has chosen to take the risk of building a business that expresses who you are and allows you to live in your genius zone and do the things you love .... then somewhere along the line you felt like you didn’t fit in the 9-5... somewhere along the line, you felt like you were different from everyone else around you. If you’re like me, you know deep inside that there’s something more, there’s something different, there’s something better.

I grew up being a “good girl” for my parents, playing the good “successful” daughter, studying at the top university and then living in the “successful” corporate world. But that life was never meant for me. Every morning from my office window I would look up at the blue sky, wishing I could grow wings and fly. Every morning I longed for something else. A different world. A beautiful world. One where there was freedom, inside and out.

Eventually in 2010 I packed my bags, left my hometown Shanghai, and moved to Australia by myself hoping the world would be different. It wasn’t … because I was the same. Every day in my office cubicle, I continued playing the good girl. I kept my head down and I worked hard. I played it safe, but deep down I still dreamt of something else.

My life was forever changed when I was introduced to the wonderful world of women entrepreneurs at a business networking event. I saw glimpses of confident beautiful women who were running their own business with a lifestyle to match. It was like getting a blue Tiffany box from the Universe. I saw the beauty I was looking for.

The beauty of choice.

The beauty of another way.

The beauty of a business as the path to truly living a life that has it all.

I was enlightened. I had a choice.

I was no longer willing to accept my desires as just a daydream.

Dare to be different. Dare to be courageous.

Schedule a complimentary 20-minute no-obligation chat with Elva by clicking here

I started building my side hustles, immersing myself with personal development, working with business coaches and mentors, connecting with inspiring people…

I’d be lying if I said building my business and brand was easy. The journey is “beautiful”, but it’s not always “pretty”. I have my doubts, fears and insecurities popping up from time to time. When that happens and things get rough, I always remind myself why I started in the first place.

I started my personal branding business because I adore designing beautiful things and nothing brings me more joy than creating a beautiful brand for other female entrepreneurs and help them turn their dreams into reality, one brand at a time.

I quitted my high-paying corporate job as a Chartered Accountant because I want to wake up every day with passion and excitement, do what lights me up and utilize my full potential and talents; have the flexibility and freedom to do it whenever and wherever I want; surround myself with like-minded talented and inspiring people.

I am so grateful that I am able to quit my full-time job and that my business gives me the freedom and fulfilment, makes me feel passionate, in flow and lights me up every day.

If you are a female entrepreneur like me, I would like to know why you started your business?

I know if our why is strong, nothing can stop us from achieving our dreams. The how won’t seem as daunting. The technology won’t seem as overwhelming. And the naysayers won’t get us down. And we are on this journey all together. Let’s talk. xx

Elva

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The Magic Practice - Gratitude

Here are the 100 things I am grateful for:

1. My healthy vibrant body
2. My beautiful smile
3. Beautiful sunshine
4. Beautiful pink and white roses
5. My elegant De Monaco vase and candle 
6. Heart rose quartz beside my bed
7. Delicious organic cherries on my beautiful plate
8. The smell of rose-scented soy candle
9. Miss Dior on my dresses
10. Gorgeous little black dresses in my wardrobe.
11. My luxury apartment in Balwyn
12. My parents are healthy and happy
13. My hometown Shanghai with all my childhood memories 
14. The world class education I received in the University of Melbourne
15. The amazing women entrepreneurs I have connected with through Academy: Nancy, Brigitte, Emma, Louise, Vickie...
16. The love and support from Hilda and her family
17. The friendship and advice from Brian
18. The love from Hallie
19. My elegant ballet shoes
20. Ballet beautiful workout and my sexy fit body
21. Gorgeous organic fresh vegetables in Apple and Sage beside my apartment
22. Megan Hess’s stylish stunning cushions and books
23. Mentoring from Tara
24. Beautiful connection with the ladies in Beautiful Business Mastermind
25. My gorgeous bed and linen 
26. The book I am reading now “Beautiful Money”, “The Universe has your back”
27. My mum’s hug
28. Beautiful brunch at White Mojo
29. Blue sky and beautiful air on my head in Melbourne
30. French lessons I am taking and love the beautiful pronunciation
31. My gorgeous Dior wallet
32. My own perfume “ELVA” made in La Jolla
33. My beautiful black eyes with long strong lashes
34. The roof top garden with beautiful view
35. The money I have had in my life to support my growth
36. The workshop I did and the connection with my audience
37. The beautiful Olsen Hotel Gallery Room and nice staff to facility my events
38. Facebook ad that allow my message to reach my dream clients
39. My courageous decision to move to Melbourne
40. The dresses designed by myself at first time
41. The coaching I did and the great feedback from my clients
42. The luxe website I created
43. The eye for luxury and elegance
44. My passion for beauty and design
45. Love for my body and connection with myself
46. The beautiful furnitures and decoction at my place
47. The inspiration quote on my desk
48. The numeric latte with raw almond milk I had this morning 
49. The organic raw vegan chocolate in my mouth
50. The video call I had with my mum and dad
51. Paris …
52. My dream and desires that make me excited about each day
53. The great news coming to me today
54. The possibilities every day 
55. Dior red lipstick
56. My crystal bracket lace 
57. The money I received from my clients and the value I deliver to them
58. My sexy lingerie 
59. Do nothing and just being
60. Movie “Ballerina”
61. Yin Yoga practice 
62. My beautiful active wear
63. Walking in the nature and surrender to the beauty
64. Kisses and hugs 
65. Sunday afternoon me time with my favourite book, music and tea
66. The time I had with my parents in Shanghai
67. The organic healthy delicious meals prepared
68. The birds sitting on my balcony
69. All the lessons I learnt through my entrepreneurial journey
70. The beautiful relationship I now have with my money 
71. My beautiful healthy black hair
72. My MacBook Air, iPad and iPhone helping me doing my beautiful business
73. The two USA trips I had last year
74. The beautiful gift from Jade sitting beside my bed
75. Balwyn cinema, French movies, nice cinema staffs
76. Chocolate ice cream and indulgence
77. Light feeling in my body and belly
78. Spaces in my living room
79. The skilful construction workers who built my property
80. My kind and generous neighbours  
81. Beautiful softwares I am using: InfustionSoft, Acuity, Leadpages, eWay, Webniarjam, Hootsuite, etc
82. The beautiful photo shoot experiences I had 
83. Meditation time
84. Romantic Date nights
85. Wonderful time at personal development seminars and events
86. Luxury retreat experience
87. Beautiful weather today
88. The money in my bank account 
89. Uber driver and great service
90. Nice friendly staff at the cafe downstairs
91. Lovely book shops at Toorak
92. My strong healthy nails
93. My white healthy teeth and the sensational taste I can experience with my every meal
94. Hot bath with essential oil and rose petals
95. Ballet music in the background
96. Fresh taste of coconut water from a young coconut
97. Mum’s cooking 
98. My necklace with my initials
99. The time I have ding the things I love
100. I am alive today and live my life fully

Now it's your turn. Share below what the things you are grateful for.

From my heart to yours,

Elva xx

Letting Go & Creating Beautiful Spaces for Abundance

Happy New Year! We just celebrated the Lunar New Year and this Monday we're officially back in the office.

My intention for this year is to give you, my beloved elegant living community, the inspirations, tips and strategies to embody the women who you truly are, to bring beauty and luxury to the world in your unique own way, and to manifest and live your desires with ease and elegance.

You know you know, you know you are worthy, you are beautiful, you deserve your wildest dreams. What if you shine? What if you embody your most confident elegant self? Celebrate your beauty and live luxuriously now.

In this week's video, I talk about letting go and creating gorgeous space for your dreams. Is there something you are afraid to admit? What are you hiding? What are the guilt and shames that weighing you down? Until you step into that authenticity, no matter how many personal development or business coaching you did, your dreams don’t manifest. Watch the video below now.

Hope you enjoy the video as much as I created it for you!

From my heart to yours,

Elva xx

What if you shine?

There's a song on repeat in my world at the moment and whenever I play it, I think of you.

"I spend too much time thinking about

who I'm supposed to be

I play by everybody's rules

that don't seem right to me

...

Should I even care?

They're all sitting there

and everyone's staring at me

If I step out in the spotlight

maybe I'll be set free

What if I back down now

'cause I'm afraid of what might happen

What if they turn away

when I show them who I truly am

What if I lose my breath

when I throw those big doors open

Or tonight, just tonight

What if I shine?

...

But what if I sing out loud?

Because anything can happen

What if I stand up proud

and I show them who I truly am?

They're gonna call my name

and I'll throw these big doors open

'Cause tonight, just tonight

I'm gonna shine"

This song resonated with me so much I had tears in my eyes when I first heard it..

I was that "good girl" playing by everybody's rules and not daring to stand up as who I truly am.

Maybe you can relate too.

Are you still playing small in your corporate world?

Are you still that "good girl" not daring to own her desires?

Are you still putting on a mask in front of others so that you are "liked"?

Are you still afraid of standing out but secretly wishing to be a super star in your life?

Are you still afraid of being rejected by others but at the same time keep rejecting yourself?

Are you still feeling not good enough to show the world who you are?

...

What if I told you "standing out" just means "being yourself"?

What if I told you it's much easier to be your self than being a people pleaser?

What if I told you there's no one else in the world has the gift you have?

What if I told you your only job is becoming more of YOU?

Would you be ready?

For the new YOU?

To stand up proud and show them who you truly are?

To throw these big doors open?

Are you ready to SHINE?

If you are ready, let's talk.

From my heart to yours,

Elva xx

I adore Dior! I adore beauty!

This is my brand mood board. You can tell I adore Dior and the beautiful finest things in life! Elegance, beauty, luxury is the experience I create for my clients and the way I live my life. 

My secret to living a life filled with Dior and running a business filled with beauty?

Unapologetically allowing yourself to live your desires.

Honouring my desires isn't an option for me. It's a necessity.

But it wasn't always this way.

Growing up, I was the good girl. My whole life was planned out for me: be the good girl, get the good grades, get into the good university, get the good job.

My parents sacrificed everything so I could have only the best. In return, I put my head down and became the good girl, landing a job in one of the top 4 accounting firms in the world.

The plan was complete, yet I was empty.

Every morning from my office window I would look up at the brilliant sky wishing I could grow wings and fly.

Every morning I longed for something else.

A different world. A beautiful world.

Where there was beauty, luxury and freedom.

Inside and out.

In my business and in my life.

So I packed my bags, left my hometown, and moved to another country hoping the world would be different. It wasn't. Because I was the same.

Every day, in my office cubicle, I kept playing the good girl. I kept my head down, I worked. I played it safe. I played small and put everything I longed for down to just a daydream.

Until one day I was introduced to the wonderful world of business. I saw glimpses of confident, charismatic, beautiful, wise women who were running their own businesses with a lifestyle to match. It was like getting a Tiffany box from the Universe. My heart opened, my eyes opened, my mind opened, and I saw the beauty I was looking for.

The beauty of choice.

The beauty of another way.

The beauty of a business as the path to truly living a life that has it all.

I was enlightened. I had a choice.

I was no longer willing to accept my desires as just a daydream.

There's something so powerful about unapologetically declaring your desires.

They come true: my entire world blossoms. Including my brand.

Now it's your turn to tap into the feelings and experiences you want your clients to have when they work with you and the feeling you want to have when you're living on brand!

Want to create a brand aligned with only the finest things in life but don't know where to start? Let's chat. You're closer than you think.

Let's make your entire world blossom and turn you into the superstar of your brand adored by your raving fans. Complete with the lifestyle & couture you desire.

Book your Luxury Brand Discovery Call here.

From my heart to yours,

Elva xx