Why We Need More Women Entrepreneurs

Stories We Tell Ourselves About Money, featuring Meera Shireen Meyer

Todya's epoiside is about money, but not just how to make money but how to help build better, healhier, happier world, planet, community with money we have. Today's guest is certified financial planer and money guru, Meera Shireem Meyer, whos mission is to help women build wealth , feel good about it and make a great impact. Meera is a first generation American, both parents immigrated to the United States from India. She shared many defining moments , growing up indian american, relationship she had with money and how she went from hating finances to building a business in the financial indistry. Meera is not a "dry money person", she bring humanity and community to the topics of money, finances and buiding wealth. This episode might be about money but there is soul in this conversation , there is education and there is an understanding that depending on how we look at money and what we can do with it, it doesnt always have to be evil and all of us can use money for good. To learn more about Meera and her business and book an appointment with her, please visit https://www.fullbodyfinance.com/ [https://www.fullbodyfinance.com/]

Does Everything Really Happen for a Reason?

In this solo episode, host Iryna gets personal — sharing the life events that led her to pause the podcast to care for her family and prioritize her own well-being. She opens up about a major project she's been working on, gives a sneak peek at what's coming in Season 7, and reflects on why creativity is so central to who she is. This episode is also packed with wisdom for the Class of 2026 — from the value of travel and embracing creativity, to the power of staying open to wherever life takes you. #whatsyourdefiningmoment #sharingourstorieshasapowertoheal

Ethical AI , featuring CEO of SkillSaige Sayre Blake

We are back with an incredible conversation with Sayre Blake, Technical Founder and CEO of SkillSaige — an AI-powered soft skills training platform. With over a decade of experience in the tech industry, Sayre is now building a women-led, Boulder-based app dedicated to soft skill development, helping people grow through their own defining moments. Sayre shared the mission driving SkillSaige: that AI should uplift people, not replace them — and why building ethical AI isn't just important, it's essential. She also opened up about her experience as a woman in tech, why she's choosing to do things differently, and the power of surrounding yourself with people who truly understand your vision. Sayre is a mother of two amazing children and she talked about building her business as a single mom , overcoming challenges and creating defining moments in the process. To learn more about SkillSaige, visit https://skillsaige.com/ [https://skillsaige.com/] Sayre’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sayre-blake/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/sayre-blake/] SkillSaige LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillsaige [https://www.linkedin.com/company/skillsaige] #whatsyourdefiningmoment #ethicalAI #softskills #sharingourstorieshasthepowertoheal #AI

The importance of rest with Ali Duncan

In this episode , Iryna sits down with Ali Duncan who is the founder, creator, and visionary of Urban Sanctuary, the only black owned studio in Denver and in Colorado. This conversation is full of defining moments, from Ali's upbringing in Fort Collins, Colorado to opening a yoga studio in a historic neighborhood of Denver call Five Points or "Harlem of the West", in a historic, the Douglass Undertaking Building. They talk about the importance of preserving Black History , the importance of rest, especially for black and brown men and women to heal from systemic oppresion. Rest, slow down and take care of your body and mind in the world that tells you to never stop. Check out Urban Sanctuary's website to learn more about Ali and the history of the amazing space Ali and her team have created: https://urbansanctuary.love/about [https://urbansanctuary.love/about] #sharingourstoriesishealing #whatsyourdefiningmoment #restisresistance

Why We Need More Women Entrepreneurs

This mini episode is all about women's empowerment, conection and why we need more women entrepreneurs. Our host Iryna was part of an amazing event , Bloom and Brilliance, the event by women and for women. In this episode she talks about some of her takeaways from the event, why it is extremly important to support other women and inspire our next generation of young women. Enjoy this short episode and remember to always suppport and uplift women! #whatsyourdefiningmoment #sharingourstoriesishealing #businessowner #momentsthatdefineuspodcast #supportwomenentrepreneurs