Embracing Purpose: Christabel Corazza's Insights on Women's Roles in Modern Missions

In this episode of the Realign Your Life Podcast, Vivian Smith Richardson spotlights Christabel Corazza, a dynamic woman whose life blends varied cultural experiences and professional roles. Christabel's background as the daughter of an Indian ambassador has taken her worldwide, informing her work as a relationship development director, speaker, vocalist, and worship leader.

Throughout the episode, Christabel shares her insights on cultural diversity's significance, the strength in one's identity in Christ, and the resilience necessary to navigate life's seasons. Her diverse career path, including stints in the hotel industry and church music, embodies the podcast's focus on self-realization and purpose.

Christabel's wisdom extends to practical advice for those feeling called to missions and the importance of serving passionately in one's immediate environment. Vivian highlights themes of self-care and embracing one's purpose and encourages listeners to digest Christabel's shared wisdom.

Christabel's compelling stories and encouragement for women to realize their worth will motivate listeners. 

This episode is structured to weave through Christabel’s multifaceted life, inspiring the audience to seek their alignment and calling within the fabric of their lives.

 

Key Moments: 

04:53 Gratitude and introduction by Christabel from Mizoram.

12:15 We need community, purpose, and mutual respect.

16:46 We all uniquely contribute to the world.

23:32 Challenges of gender equality in various cultures.

26:05 Trust God, respect origins, expect opposition, persevere.

30:16 Women walked 3 hours, brought prostitutes to church.

32:38 Under the cross, we are all equal.

38:02 Trust God and serve with what you have.

40:21 God's word empowers despite worldly negativity, restrictions.

45:44 Know yourself in Christ; embrace every season.

About the Guest -

Christabel Corazza, a woman of gracious gratitude, cherishes the value of time and the power of recognition. Hailing from the picturesque northeastern state of Mizoram in India, Christabel stands proud as a member of an ethnic minority that constitutes less than 2% of the country's vast population. Despite her origin often casting her outside of typical expectations, she wears her heritage with pride, always ready to engage in meaningful dialogue and appreciative of those willing to delve beyond surface appearances to acknowledge her true identity. Her conversation with Vivian not only showcased her humility and appreciation for being seen but also highlighted the diverse tapestry that makes up the world's second-most populous country.

 

Connect  Christabel: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christabel-corazza-b5a05090/

https://www.instagram.com/christabelmizo/

Email: christabel.corazza@sim.org

About Vivian:

Vivian’s lifetime desire has been to impact the lives of both women and men. As a critical thought leader and strategic thinker, her passion is to help women and men develop their best quality and place in life. Knowing that regardless of what season of life they are in – they are valued. As a community builder and masterful networker, she values and welcomes every person she encounters. Through her interactions with various cultures and backgrounds, the realization that there needed to be a platform for them to express and share their concerns, shame, disappointments, desires, and experiences in a safe, non-threatening environment without judgment led her to establish Vivian Richardson Resources and the non-profit God’s Kind of Woman, where women are empowered to know they are Powerful – Prepared – and –Purposeful! You can visit https://realignwithvivian.com/ for more.