Best Vera Ilnyckyj Podcasts (2025)

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Why 95% of your success depends on who you hang out with 7:22

6d ago7:22

7:22

Harvard research reveals that 95% of your success depends on who you surround yourself with. In this episode, I share how I went from talking to my dog in my home office to building a network of support and why community isn't just nice to have, it's essential for your business success. Your inner circle shapes everything from your mindset to your …

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Marketing success tactics for solopreneurs - with guest Jensen Savage 26:49

13d ago26:49

26:49

In this episode I chat with Jensen Savage, a powerhouse strategic marketer and solopreneur. Jensen shares proven marketing tactics for entrepreneurs, including: biggest marketing mistake solopreneurs make how to get your next clients quickly niching versus going broad in your messaging what to have on your landing page networking and building relat…

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Break free from excuses by shifting your energy 9:48

20d ago9:48

9:48

Do you ever get pulled into low frequency energy? This energy negatively impacts your business and your ability to move towards your goals, so it's critical to be in a high frequency state when taking action in your business. Take a listen to this episode where I share how to shift into a higher frequency energy so that you can move towards your go…

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Become a more effective networker to grow your business 15:51

27d ago15:51

15:51

In this episode I share some tips and tricks to become a better networker. Networking is a smart business strategy for solopreneurs - I outline the reasons for this, along with why women make great networkers, how to spark conversations, and how to answer the 'what do you do' question. I have a free resource guide on how to stand out and make real …

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Parkinson's Law - Reframe Time Management in Your Business 15:11

1M ago15:11

15:11

Do you ever find yourself procrastinating on a project, getting distracted by other tasks, or taking way too long to complete a task even though you have lots of time allotted? You may be running up against Parkinson's Law which states that "work expands to fill the time available for its completion". In this episode I share some strategies to over…

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Stop listening to your mind's melodrama (and sleep better) 11:11

1M ago11:11

11:11

If you've been struggling with sleep, you're not alone. I've had to be honest with myself about where I've fallen off track with my sleep hygiene and have re-committed to creating a more supportive bedtime routine. Because having a good sleep is one of the best ways to help us stay inspired and taking action in our business. I've also been re-readi…

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Using your dreams as a compass for your business 10:15

2M ago10:15

10:15

In this episode I share how my boyfriend and I stepped into making one of our business (and life) dreams a reality. Dreams are a compass for your business and a way to help you navigate how you want to live your life. I offer some journaling prompts to help you reflect on and lean into your audacious dreams. Need some direction on how to make your …

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My Back Story - interviewed by Lyndsie Barrie 48:47

2M ago48:47

48:47

Welcome to Season 5 of the Create Your Best Chapter podcast. In this first episode, I'm interviewed by my friend and coach, Lyndsie Barrie. I wanted to share some of my back story and reintroduce myself to my community. Enjoy! Learn more about the Fempreneurs Success Collective Thank you for listening! Learn more about Vera Ilnyckyj on her website …

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Creating Change Through Connections - bold words of wisdom from Corinne Sato 35:57

2M ago35:57

35:57

In this episode I chat with Corinne Sato, a certified Yoga and Fitness instructor, Reiki Master, and podcaster. Corinne shares her journey of entrepreneurship and the lessons she's learning along the way, including: Embracing change & taking action: Corinne's quick decision to start a podcast after a job transition highlights the power of acting on…

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Crafting Stories & Communities to Create Change - bold words of wisdom from Jenn Givlin 30:11

2M ago30:11

30:11

In this episode I chat with Jenn Givlin, a seasoned expert in publishing, social media, and brand development. As a key player at BVM and the owner of The Wicked OwlChemist Branding, Jenn helps businesses craft compelling narratives that drive engagement, visibility, and growth. Four years ago, Jenn created a bold new chapter in her life by moving …

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Listening to the Whisper of Your Intuition - bold words of wisdom from Sara Stepa 27:23

3M ago27:23

27:23

In this episode I chat with Sara Stepa, entrepreneur, consultant, author and leadership coach. Sara shares her story of leaving her corporate job during the pandemic to follow the whisper of her heart towards her greater purpose and desire. We discuss: Trusting your intuition: Sara emphasizes the importance of tuning into your inner voice, which ve…

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The Life Changing Power of Listening to Your Inner Voice - bold words of wisdom from Matt Riddel 39:00

3M ago39:00

39:00

In today's episode I chat with Matt Riddel, an executive mindset coach who reinvented his life after burning out in a high-pressure corporate sales role. Matt shares how he tapped into his inner wisdom to overcome stress and anxiety and the importance of letting go of external validation in order to listen to what you truly want in life. Key takeaw…

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Boldly Re-Inventing Your Identity - bold words of wisdom from Angela Merzib 27:01

3M ago27:01

27:01

In this episode I chat with Angela Merzib, entrepreneur and certified brand strategist. We discuss Angela's seventeen year journey of entrepreneurship and how she's transformed her approach to business over the years. Key takeaways include: Mindset over tactics: Many entrepreneurs rush to implement tactics without considering their mindset and stra…

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The Recharging Power of Self-Trust - bold words of wisdom from Cindy Drummond 27:47

3M ago27:47

27:47

In this episode I have an inspiring conversation with Cindy Drummond, author, entrepreneur, and co-owner of Luminescence Healing. Cindy shares a pivotal moment in her life when her partner was arrested, forcing her to flee her home with her two daughters. This event marked the beginning of a new chapter in her life, as she sought refuge in her pare…

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Embracing Change By Building Community - bold words of wisdom from Miranda Holmes 27:47

4M ago27:47

27:47

In this episode I chat with Miranda Holmes, founder and owner of PŌZEN yoga, an inclusive, non-heated studio in Calgary. Despite the fear and uncertainty of opening a new business, Miranda leaned into the excitement and fulfillment of creating something she believed in wholeheartedly. We discuss: Taking the leap into entrepreneurship: Miranda share…

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Rediscovering Passion Through Sexual Empowerment - bold words of wisdom from Dr. Trina Read 29:33

4M ago29:33

29:33

ADVISORY: This episode discusses adult themes and uses explicit sexual language. This is an insightful conversation with Dr. Trina Read, a sexologist who helps women in long term relationships thrive, after the honeymoon stage is over. We have a very open conversation about the importance of communicating your sexual desires to your partner and how…

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Empowerment Through Awareness & Authenticity - bold words of wisdom from Bri Falls 30:53

4M ago30:53

30:53

In this episode I chat with Bri Falls, entrepreneur and co-founder of tech startup, Leeg Group Inc. In this inspiring conversation we discuss how difficult life events can teach us valuable lessons about what truly matters. We also talk about: Self-reflection and intuition: Bri shares the importance of self-awareness and listening to one's intuitio…

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Embracing Change To Find Your Highest Purpose - bold words of wisdom from Sue Styles 30:55

4M ago30:55

30:55

In today's episode I have an inspiring conversation with Sue Styles, realtor, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. Our conversation includes how to embrace change in order to live your highest purpose. Embracing unexpected change: Sue shares her experience of unexpectedly losing her job and how it led her to pursue a new path in real estate. She emph…

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Trust Is The Key To Success - bold words of wisdom from Lyndsie Barrie 37:08

5M ago37:08

37:08

In this episode, I chat with Lyndsie Barrie, a marketing expert and entrepreneur, about creating new chapters in life and pursuing one's dreams. Our conversation covers: Living a Dream Lifestyle: Lyndsie shares her experience of starting a new chapter by moving to Playa del Carmen, Mexico for the winter. She discusses how this decision aligns with …

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What Is Coaching & How Can It Transform Your Life? 13:48

9M ago13:48

13:48

In today's episode, I share what coaching is, how a life coach helps people, and what my clients are experiencing after working with me. Coaching is the number one way to set and reach your unique goals in life. I firmly believe that you have the answers within you, and coaching provides the time, space, guidance, and support to discover these answ…

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Summer Confidence Boost: Be Your Own BFF 7:54

9M ago7:54

7:54

This is the fifth and final episode in a special summer series designed to boost your confidence in just a few short minutes. In this bite-sized dose of inspiration, I talk about how to be your own best friend. Hint: Treat yourself as you would want a best friend to treat you. Enjoy! Check out my upcoming events and programs at createyourbestchapte…

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Summer Confidence Boost: Set Healthy Boundaries 6:39

9M ago6:39

6:39

This is the fourth episode in a special summer series designed to boost your confidence in just a few short minutes. In this bite-sized dose of inspiration, I talk about how to set healthy boundaries. Hint: Boundaries that are based on your values and set from a place of love will allow you to have more energy, more time, and more love. Enjoy! Chec…

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Summer Confidence Boost: Ask For Help! 8:40

9M ago8:40

8:40

This is the third episode in a special summer series designed to boost your confidence in just a few short minutes. In this bite-sized dose of inspiration, I talk about how to get out of the uncomfortableness of asking for help. Hint: Asking for help can deepen your relationships, increase your self-worth, and open you up to more possibilities. Enj…

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Summer Confidence Boost: Get Motivated 8:34

10M ago8:34

8:34

Today is the second episode in a special summer series designed to boost your confidence in just a few short minutes. In this bite-sized dose of inspiration, I talk about how to get motivated when you just don't feel like doing something. Hint: Motivation rarely shows up so it's your job to tap into your reason behind taking action. Enjoy! Check ou…

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Summer Confidence Boost: Get Unstuck! 7:20

10M ago7:20

7:20

Today is the first episode in a special summer series designed to boost your confidence in just a few short minutes. In this bite-sized dose of inspiration, I talk about how to get unstuck. Hint: You get to decide to reframe being stuck and see it as an opportunity instead. Enjoy! Check out my upcoming events and programs at createyourbestchapter.c…

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Embracing Your Feminine Energy 30:15

10M ago30:15

30:15

Collaboration is a healthy feminine trait and one that I'm intentionally cultivating with this podcast. In this episode I have a very informative conversation with Gabriela Gabor, a personal development coach dedicated to helping professional and executive women transform burnout into authentic fulfillment. Gabriela shares her divorce story and how…

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Step Into Confidence With A Leadership Coach 31:01

10M ago31:01

31:01

Today I chat with Stacie Wilkinson, a Calgary based Executive Leadership Coach who works with people in STEM fields. We discuss the challenges that women face in STEM, how to step into confidence, the importance of self-care, and Stacie's journey from corporate leader to business owner. If you're looking to make a leap into doing something new and …

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Creating Wellness Through Care & Community 27:17

11M ago27:17

27:17

For years women have been gaslit and ignored about their health and wellness. Lori Bean is on a mission to change that and ensure that women are heard and truly cared for in a wholistic and supportive way. Lori founded Maliya Wellness Centre for Women after experiencing her own health crisis and finally discovering methods of care that integrate ph…

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The Healing Power Of Community 20:31

11M ago20:31

20:31

When I got divorced, I realized that I had become disconnected from my support network. Intentionally building a community of support around me is one of the ways I healed. A large part of my mission is to create empowering communities for women to feel supported, encouraged and uplifted. In this solo episode I share how community helped me heal fr…

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Get Empowered In Perimenopause 35:14

11M ago35:14

35:14

Perimenopause can bring about a variety of symptoms for women in their 40's and 50's, making them feel like they're crazy. You're not crazy! You want to listen to this conversation with Dr. Jennifer Bunzenmeyer, ND about how to support and energize yourself in perimenopause. Dr. Bunzenmeyer explains what perimenopause is, the different stages and t…

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Filling Your Soul Through Community & Connection 29:44

11M ago29:44

29:44

Community is something that we're all seeking, and in today's episode Mallory Underwood shares how she creates connection wherever she lives. We discuss her entrepreneurial journey, the power of intentional living, how to listen to your intuition, creating time in your busy day, and the importance of filling your soul. Mallory is the co-founder of …

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How Changing Your Money Mindset Leads to Abundance 29:47

11M ago29:47

29:47

If you want to get more confident about money, then this episode is for you. I have an inspiring conversation with Marni Saifert, a certified financial planner and money coach, about how to start creating a more abundant mindset. We talk about shame related to money, why you need to understand your money story, how focusing on your future self move…

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Embracing Aging With Confidence 25:23

12M ago25:23

25:23

Aging is a topic that our society likes to avoid, but this episode aims to open up the conversation to this process that everyone goes through. My guest, Dr. Rose Joudi is a Certified Consultant on Aging, Researcher, Academic and Consultant on Senior Living. We discuss ageism, how we can start to shift to a more inclusive culture that values older …

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How To Start A New Chapter Of Your Life 20:54

12M ago20:54

20:54

In today's episode I share some of my backstory about how I created a new chapter of my life after getting divorced. I share three things I realized at this lowest point in my life, as well as my biggest mindset shift (which I continue to rely on to this day). If you're going through a challenging time in your life, this episode will remind you tha…

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Creating Your Dream Life Through Values & Joy 38:40

12M ago38:40

38:40

My guest today, Rosie Burrows, is following her dream of living and travelling in a van, while she runs a purpose-driven business. In this inspiring conversation, Rosie and I dive into why knowing your values helps you create your dream life, how to question your thoughts and past conditioning, the elements of a joy-filled life, and the importance …

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The Power of Using Gratitude in Your Job Search 29:38

1y ago29:38

29:38

In today's episode I have an inspiring conversation with Christy Kern about how gratitude can shift your energy in your job search. We also discuss toxic positivity, how to create safe spaces for community to flourish within, how to get clear on your purpose, and the unexpected ripple effect of gratitude. Christy has had the privilege of traveling …

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Straight Talk About The Emotions & Energy of Money 34:11

1y ago34:11

34:11

In today's episode I have an engaging conversation with Maura Shaftoe about a topic that can bring up many emotions - money. We discuss why money is associated with guilt, anxiety and shame, how being scared of money gives it more power, and how to shift into feeling empowered about money. There are so many nuggets of wisdom in this conversation, s…

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Navigating Divorce as an Immigrant Woman 24:24

1y ago24:24

24:24

In today's episode I have a conversation with Neepa Padia, a Certified Divorce Coach who draws from her own challenging divorce journey and professional training to help women and immigrants navigate the steps toward a brighter future. In our conversation we discuss the unique challenges that immigrant women face in their divorce journey, how to ta…

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Creating Resilience in Your Job Search Journey 25:32

1y ago25:32

25:32

In today's episode I have a conversation Anumita Ghosh, a woman I met on LinkedIn after seeing her post about her 500th day looking for work. I just knew I needed to have a conversation with her about her resilience and tenacity. Anumita recently moved to Canada from the US and since then has been actively seeking a strategic marketing role. In our…

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Be the Author of Your Final Chapter 23:26

1y ago23:26

23:26

In today's episode I have a conversation about a "taboo" subject in our society - death. Kathleen Kellner is an End-of-Life Doula and Funeral Celebrant and she believes in the urgent need to reshape societal perceptions of dying and death. In our conversation, Kathleen explains why it's important to be the author of your final chapter and how empow…

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Recognizing abuse in relationships 37:28

1y ago37:28

37:28

In today's episode I have an intense conversation with Ilana Cohen, a divorce coach who specializes in high-conflict divorce and helping people in abusive relationships. She herself has triumphed over a lengthy divorce battle with an abusive partner, and in this podcast she shares her vast knowledge of how abusive people manipulate their victims, t…

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Embracing your misfit identity in your job search 26:28

1y ago26:28

26:28

In today's episode I chat with Steph Gillies, a Career Story Coach focused on helping people gain the confidence they need to land a career they love. In our conversation, Steph shares how she had 32 jobs in 15 years and how she eventually embraced her misfit identity as her path to career satisfaction. She shares her advice on how to stand out in …

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Moving through the grief of divorce 26:21

1y ago26:21

26:21

In today's episode I have an insightful conversation with Karen Omand, a divorce coach and Thanatologist specializing in grief. We discuss the importance of acknowledging the grief in divorce, how grief shows up, secondary losses, and how to allow the pain of grief so that it can be integrated into your life. If you or someone you know is going thr…

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Becoming a rockstar candidate 34:32

1y ago34:32

34:32

In today's conversation I chat with Melissa Lyall, the Owner and Founder of Higher Talent Recruitment, a boutique recruitment agency that collaborates with purpose-driven organizations to find the right people to join teams. In our conversation, we talk about relationship breakups, the importance of self-care, imposter syndrome, and embracing your …

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From job loss to confidence (client testimonial) 24:21

1y ago24:21

24:21

In today's conversation I chat with Joanne See, a former client who joined The Wisdom Collective after she was laid off from her job of 17 years. Joanne shares how this job loss made her feel lonely, angry, and confused, and what she did to propel herself forward, eventually finding a new job that she loves. We talk about the importance of creating…

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Navigating high conflict divorce 27:14

1y ago27:14

27:14

Season 3 of my podcast is all about creating your best chapter after divorce or job loss. I'll be having conversations with women who share wisdom, insights, and encouragement based on their own experiences of being on this journey. Join us to feel supported and inspired. You're not alone, and it's totally possible to create the next - and best - c…

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The healing power of sharing 30:24

1y ago30:24

30:24

Season 3 of my podcast is all about creating your best chapter after divorce or job loss. I'll be having conversations with women who share wisdom, insights, and encouragement based on their own experiences of being on this journey. Join us to feel supported and inspired. You're not alone, and it's totally possible to create the next - and best - c…

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From panic to power 25:47

1y ago25:47

25:47

Season 3 of my podcast is all about creating your best chapter after divorce or job loss. I'll be having conversations with women who share wisdom, insights, and encouragement based on their own experiences of being on this journey. Join us to feel supported and inspired. You're not alone, and it's totally possible to create the next - and best - c…

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Taking action after job loss 36:32

1+ y ago36:32

36:32

Season 3 of my podcast is all about creating your best chapter after divorce or job loss. I'll be having conversations with women who share wisdom, insights, and encouragement based on their own experiences of being on this journey. Join us to feel supported and inspired. You're not alone, and it's totally possible to create the next - and best - c…

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From job loss to breakthrough 28:24

1+ y ago28:24

28:24

Season 3 of my podcast is all about creating your best chapter after divorce or job loss. I'll be having conversations with women who share wisdom, insights, and encouragement based on their own experiences of being on this journey. Join us to feel supported and inspired. You're not alone, and it's totally possible to create the next - and best - c…

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