Hi, I'm Elaina.
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I help people reconnect with their inner light and step into the most authentic, empowered version of themselves—because I’ve lived the transformation and know what’s possible on the other side.
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Meet Elaina Vitela
"You haven’t lost your magic — you’ve just been looking everywhere but within."
Coach with ElainaHey Elaina, what areas of life do you specialize in coaching?
I specialize in coaching people in their 20s because I truly believe these are some of the most precarious, enchanting, transformative, heartbreaking, and pivotal years of our lives. So much is happening all at once — identity shifts, heartbreaks, first-time experiences, and the pressure to have it all figured out — and because we’re living it all for the first time, it feels so much heavier.
I’ve felt the full emotional spectrum of early adulthood, and I know how overwhelming and isolating it can be. There was a time when my 20s felt loud, scary, and confusing — but I was lucky to have people in my life who helped me find my footing. That guidance changed everything for me, and now I feel called to do the same for others. I want to create that safe, grounding space where people can process, explore, and grow — so they don’t have to go through it all alone.
I’ve always been the vibrant one — full of energy and laughter, the bright light who brings light to everyone around her. But somewhere along the way, I stopped living for me. I became who I thought I should be, constantly overcompensating, performing happiness, and ignoring the quiet truth: I wasn’t actually happy.
I didn’t even realize my light was gone until it had fully gone out. That moment broke me — and also woke me up. I was tired of faking it. Tired of forcing a smile. I wanted real joy. And I knew that meant turning inward.
Through deep self-discovery, I found my light again — and when I did, I realized just how much I had been holding myself back. That light is brighter now, not because I became someone new, but because I finally let myself be who I really am.
Now, as a life coach, I help others do the same. I create a safe space for people to feel it all, reconnect with who they truly are, and step fully into their most aligned, authentic life. My mission is to help you stop settling for surface-level happiness and finally feel the freedom of living from within.
If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be?
You are so lovable, just the way you are.
Growing up, I thought I had to be bubbly, easy to like, and constantly “on” in order to be enough. I believed that if I could make everyone else happy, maybe I’d feel happy too. And for a while, I did — but eventually, all that performing caught up with me.
I’ve learned that true happiness doesn’t come from being liked. Real joy and love come from being real. They come from being you.
You don’t have to change who you are to be accepted. You don’t have to try so hard to belong. The people who are meant for you will love the real you — not the version you think you need to be.
And if you ever end up sitting alone at the school lunch table, it doesn’t mean you’re unworthy — it might just be the beginning of learning how to truly enjoy your own company.
Hold on to your light, Little Lenny. The world needs it.
What inspired you to become a life coach?
What’s a life challenge you’ve overcome that shaped who you are today?
What types of clients do you work best with?
Who is your ideal client?
What results have your clients seen?
What’s something people are surprised to learn about you?
People are often surprised to learn that I haven’t always felt comfortable in big social settings — even though I’ve always been a social butterfly. For a long time, I’d shrink myself to fit in, unsure of how much of me was “too much.” I’d get in my head, overthinking how I should show up, constantly analyzing who I was allowed to be. It felt like every time I stepped into a room, I was putting on a performance — wearing whatever mask felt safest that day.
One of the biggest shifts in my life has been learning to take the mask off and just show up as me — freely, fully, and without apology.
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Straight from Elaina:
Describe your coaching style in 3 words:
Compassionate • Transformational • Empowering
Authenticity Unlocked
"I can’t say enough about the positive experience I had working with Elaina as my life coach. It was truly transformational! Her approach is both energizing and supportive, helping me to embrace my authentic self while guiding me on my path to reach my goals. What I appreciated most was her ability to create a safe space where I felt comfortable exploring my dreams and fears without judgment."
Proven Wrong—in the Best Way
"I'll be honest that when I first considered working with a 23-year-old life coach, I wasn’t sure what she could offer someone almost twice her age. I’ve lived through a lot of seasons, and I wasn’t convinced she’d be able to meet me where I was. Boy was I wrong!
But within one session, she completely shifted my perspective. Her coaching style is grounded, intentional, and refreshingly honest. She introduced me to tools, mindset shifts, and thought work that gave me a whole new approach to life. She didn’t just “coach," she held space, challenged old narratives, and helped me see things through a new lens.
If you’re questioning whether someone younger can guide you—don’t. She can. She did. And I’m better for it."
Finding My Voice
"Elaina brings such a fun and energetic presence—it’s like talking to someone who truly gets what you’re going through. She’s helped me work through self-doubt, navigate the pressure to have it all figured out, and reconnect with my own voice. With her support, I’ve gained tools to set boundaries, build confidence, and move through life with more clarity and purpose. For any young woman seeking direction and empowerment, Elaina is the coach you didn’t know you needed."
Elaina—what’s one common misconception people have about coaching that you’d love to debunk?
That you need to be “broken” or going through a crisis to work with a coach. Coaching isn’t about fixing you — it’s about finding you. It’s for anyone who’s ready to grow, expand, and live more intentionally. Sometimes, the most powerful transformations happen not when everything’s falling apart… but when you finally decide you’re worthy of more.
What's one belief that has changed your life?
Real happiness starts within. I know we hear it all the time — people preach it constantly — but until I experienced it, I didn’t really get it. The truth is, no amount of external validation can replace the peace that comes from knowing and loving who you truly are.
Once I turned inward and started doing the real work — the healing, the unlearning, the reconnecting — everything shifted. That’s when I stopped trying to look happy… and started to actually feel it.
What sets your coaching apart from others?
What is your coaching philosophy in one sentence?
How do you keep yourself motivated and grounded?
What’s something you had to unlearn in order to grow?
What brings you joy outside of coaching?
Oh, Elaina, one last thing—what advice would you give someone who’s afraid to start their personal growth journey?
It’s okay to be scared. Growth is uncomfortable, but so is staying stuck. You don’t have to have it all figured out to begin — you just have to be brave enough to take the first step. Start small, stay curious, and remember: the version of you on the other side is already so proud you said yes.
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