Resilient Voices - In Leadership & Life

Resilient Voices Episode 20 – From Pain to Power with Olga Romanyuk

In this deeply moving episode of Resilient Voices, Jessica sits down with Olga Romanyuk, a Ukrainian economist, dreamer, and seeker who has walked through decades of pain, trauma, and health challenges—and emerged with profound wisdom and resilience.Olga opens her heart to share her journey of holding unprocessed pain for years, the breaking point when her body and health could no longer carry the weight, and the transformative practices that allowed her to reconnect with vulnerability, emotions, and ultimately, her own soul.
 
Olga’s story is one of courage, vulnerability, and the reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always an opportunity to choose again, to heal, and to create a life aligned with love and truth.This conversation is a powerful invitation to anyone holding on to old pain: to trust that healing is possible, to allow vulnerability as strength, and to step into the freedom of rewriting your story.
 
Connect with Olga:https://www.instagram.com/poromashkina/Follow the podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/resilient_voices_podcast/

Resilient Voices Episode 19 - When Everything Falls Apart

Resilient Voices – When Everything Falls Apart
In this episode of Resilient Voices, Charlotte Noëlle shares the moment her life unraveled—and how that unraveling became a turning point.
After building a successful business and reaching what looked like the peak, Charlotte was suddenly faced with the collapse of nearly everything she knew: her relationship, her work, and her sense of direction. What followed was a reckoning—an invitation to stop holding it all together and start listening inward.
Charlotte takes us through the disorienting experience of losing control, and how that rupture opened a path toward self-trust, healing, and alignment. She reflects on the inner work it took to move through grief and burnout, and how embracing uncertainty allowed her to rebuild her life from a more honest place.
Join us as Charlotte reveals what it means to surrender perfection, welcome the unknown, and allow a deeper version of yourself to lead.
It’s a story of resilience not as bouncing back—but as becoming.
Connect with Charlotte:https://www.instagram.com/charlottenoelofficial/
 
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Resilient Voices Episode 18 - From Tsunami Survivor to Soul Guide "Healing and Rising from Within"

In this episode, Sandra Wigren shares her raw and courageous journey of healing, transformation, and reclaiming inner strength. A survivor of the 2004 tsunami in Thailand, Sandra’s life was forever shaped by the trauma she experienced that day, igniting a path through shame and profound personal reckoning.
Sandra is the founder of SoulFitness, a heart-led guide in self-leadership and emotional recovery. Rising from the depths of fear and chaos, she now supports others in finding their way back to wholeness by daring to tell the truth, face their past, and rebuild from within.
Her story is a powerful reminder that even our darkest moments can become the soil for deep transformation when we meet them with compassion and courage.
Tune in to hear how Sandra moved beyond survival to soul-led living and how her work today helps others do the same.
Connect with Sandra:https://wigrensandra.wixsite.com/soulfitnesshttps://www.instagram.com/soulfitness_sandra/
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Resilient Voices Episode 17 - "Rooted Resilience Across Continents"

In this episode of Resilient Voices, Michelle France shares the powerful moments that shaped her resilience—from her early years navigating identity during apartheid-era South Africa, to rebuilding a life across continents, and facing the life-altering challenge of open-heart surgery in her 30s.
Michelle reflects on how moving through unexpected adversity—from social backlash in her youth to a life-threatening diagnosis—taught her where true support comes from, and how staying curious and open-hearted helped her find strength she didn’t know she had.
This deeply human conversation invites us to consider what resilience really looks like when control slips away—and how courage can emerge in both the choices we make and the circumstances we never asked for.
Connect with Michelle:@michellebfranceFollow the podcast on Instagram:@resilient_voices_podcast

Resilient Voices – Episode 16 "Building Resilience Beyond the Moment"

Resilient Voices – Special Episode (Part Two): Building Resilience Beyond the Moment
This special episode of @ResilientVoices – The Podcast is the second in a two-part series featuring MaryAnn Voli and Jessica Schultz in an honest and thought-provoking conversation about resilience—what it really means, how we build it, and why it matters.
In this second and final part of our special series, Mary Ann Voli and Jessica Schultz continue their deep and meaningful conversation about resilience—this time focusing on what happens after the moment of crisis. The ongoing work of resilience: the quiet, powerful steps of reflection, recovery, and renewal.
They discuss the importance of self-awareness, support systems, and how we can intentionally strengthen our capacity to meet future challenges with greater clarity and confidence. When the immediate stress subsides, what comes next? How do we process what we’ve been through, rebuild from it, and integrate the lessons into our lives moving forward?
Building on their earlier discussion of fear—whether we Forget Everything And Run, or Face Everything And Rise—they now turn to how we can make peace with our responses and grow from them. Because resilience isn’t just about how we act in the moment—it’s about how we heal and evolve afterward. Sometimes, it’s about facing the “shit” life throws at us and realising we’re stronger than we think.
Women, in particular, are often asked to carry more—but we also have the power to rise, adapt, and evolve.
This episode offers encouragement, practical insight, and a reminder that resilience is not a trait you either have or don’t—it's a practice. One that we all can cultivate, with care and intention.
✨ And throughout it all, there’s space for gratitude—for the small moments of grace, for what we already have, and even for the challenges that come our way. Because every difficulty carries the potential to teach us something essential, and every experience adds depth to who we are becoming. Whether you’re in the midst of a personal challenge or looking to deepen your emotional strength, this episode is a grounding, inspiring reminder that resilience is within reach—and it’s a practice worth choosing every day.
MaryAnn Voli—a true citizen of the world. Half American, half Italian, and half Spanish, she has studied, lived, and worked across three continents. From her beginnings as a corporate professional to her success as an entrepreneur in coaching and mental-emotional wellbeing, MaryAnn now co-owns a retreat center in Portugal, where she has lived for the past five years.
You can connect with Mary Ann on LinkedIn or Instagram
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryannvoli/
https://www.instagram.com/maryann.voli_mindfulnesscoach/
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Resilient Voices episode 15 – "Facing Fear and Finding Strength"

Resilient Voices – Special Episode: Facing Fear and Finding Strength
This special episode of Resilient Voices is the first in a two-part series featuring Mary Ann Voli and Jessica Schultz in an honest, thought-provoking conversation about resilience.
How do we respond when life throws us into moments of stress, uncertainty, or adversity? What can we do in the moment to stay grounded? How can we build our resilience over time—and how do we make sense of our experiences once the storm has passed?
Mary Ann and Jessica explore these questions with depth and compassion, offering both personal insights and practical tools for navigating life’s challenges. At the core of their discussion lies the concept of FEAR—and the idea that it can take many forms:
 
Forget Everything And Run, or Face Everything And Rise.
 
Rather than framing it as a right-or-wrong choice, they reflect on how both responses can be valid depending on the situation. Sometimes self-preservation calls for retreat; other times, growth demands that we lean in. The key is learning to recognise what’s needed—and how to respond with intention.
 
This episode is a powerful exploration of what it means to be human in the face of fear, and how resilience can help us move forward—no matter the path we choose.
You can connect with Mary Ann on LinkedIn or Instagram
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryannvoli/
https://www.instagram.com/maryann.voli_mindfulnesscoach/
Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn or Instagram
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaschultzcoaching/
https://www.instagram.com/jessicaschultz_leadership/
Follow the podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resilient_voices_podcast/
 
 

Resilent Voices Episode 14 Theresa Reese Riehm

Resilient Voices – Choosing Alignment Over Perfection
In this episode of Resilient Voices, Theresa “Reese” Riehm candidly recounts the moment she let go of her “perfect” job—and with it, the self‑doubt and fear she’d carried for years. Reese takes us inside that pivotal crossroads where hard‑earned success no longer brought fulfillment. She unpacks the internal conversation that emerges when your carefully planned path stops feeling like your own—and the leap of faith required to ask the tougher questions: “Is this really for me?” and “What would make my work feel meaningful?”
Join us as Reese reveals the tools she used to move beyond expectation and embrace a more authentic, purpose‑driven life. It’s a powerful reminder that true resilience often begins when we choose what aligns with our values over what looks perfect on paper.
Connect with Reese:
https://www.instagram.com/goodlifewithreese/
 
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Resilient Voices Episode 12 - Julie Lewis

In this episode, Julie Lewis shares her powerful story of resilience, courage, and transformation. Julie is a spirited adventurer, an award-winning speaker, and an expert in strength-based leadership. Having climbed some of the world's highest peaks, overcome personal loss, and founded the first female expedition company in the Middle East, she has mastered the art of turning adversity into growth.
Julie’s journey is a testament to the power of embracing challenges, connecting with nature, and unlocking untapped potential.
Tune in to hear her inspiring story and discover how resilience can help you rise beyond limits.
Connect with Julie:
https://www.instagram.com/juliemileslewis/
https://julie-lewis.com/
 
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Resilient Voices Episode 13 - Jessica Schultz

In this episode, Jessica Schultz shares her story about challenges, big life changes, growth, and courage. 
"Resilience takes courage. Saying yes to growth, to change, to the unknown—it’s not always the easy path, but it’s the one that shapes us the most." 
Jessica is a Transformational Breath Coach, 9D Facilitator, Holistic Leadership Trainer, and Podcast Host. With a background in human resources, NLP, yoga, and conscious leadership, she empowers individuals to break through limitations and step into their full potential. Through her work, Jessica combines breathwork, neuroscience, and mindset coaching to help people cultivate resilience, clarity, and confidence.
She is also the "mother" and host of this podcast that explores personal growth, resilience, leadership, and the power of breath in creating lasting change.
Connect with Jessica:
https://www.instagram.com/jessicaschultz_breathe_lead/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicaschultzleadership/
 
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Resilient Voices Episode 11 - Jamila von Carnarp

In this episode, Jamila von Carnarp shares her story of resilience. Jamila is a conscious creator, a projector mentor, a human design ambassador and a soul reader. 
Jamila shares openly how her life used to be exhausting, heavy and inauthentic. It was like she lived in a cage, and her life did not make sense to her. She made major changes in her life and since 2020 she is guided by presence and a higher force that lead her in the direction of the people and situations meant for her. 
Listen to her amazing story of resilience and how she openly shares her journey of transformation. 
Connect with Jamila on Instagram: 
https://www.instagram.com/jamilavoncarnap/
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