The Confidence Myth: Self-Doubt Isn't What's Stopping Your (Your Lack of Commitment Is)

Building an Owner’s Mindset Beyond Your Job Title w/ Kelly Valente

Host Zhanna Blazej interviews Kelly Valente, a corporate strategist turned real estate investor with an MBA and a decade of leadership experience who built a real estate portfolio alongside her AT&T career. Kelly shares her bicultural upbringing, drive to learn, and the moment she “ran out of excuses” and took action in real estate, including a deal saved by adopting a “figure it out” mindset and securing funding under pressure. Zhanna and Kelly discuss reframing perceived limitations as choices, negotiating by considering all parties’ interests, and developing an owner mindset rooted in accountability and integrity. They also cover navigating corporate and real estate as a young woman, the sacrifices required to juggle investing with a demanding job, and living intentionally by aligning opportunities with values and long-term goals. Connect with Kelly Valente: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-valente/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-valente/]

The Prison of Perfection: Breaking Free from Self-Limitation w/ Fareedah S. Shaheed

Cyber Fareedah: From Online Grooming Survivor to Internet Safety Expert | The SAFE Method to Protect Kids Online On the Beyond Limitations podcast, Zhanna interviews Internet Safety Expert Fareedah S. Shaheed (Cyber Fareedah), a Forbes 30 Under 30 internet safety expert who was groomed online as a child and now helps parents protect kids from online predators. Fareedah shares how bullying, isolation, and the internet’s false sense of connection contributed to her vulnerability, and how her corporate cybersecurity work and learning grooming signs helped her recognize what happened. She credits therapy, meditation, and support from others—especially mothers—and describes a pivotal moment when her mother responded with calm love and openness as Fareedah considered running away, which helped save her. Fareedah explains her SAFE method—Safe spaces, Accountability, Fun, Empathy—as the foundation for online safety, healing, and breaking personal limitations, and directs listeners to free resources for protect your kids online at cyberfarida.com [http://cyberfarida.com]. 00:00 Meet Cyber Farida 01:40 Healing Beyond Trauma 03:16 Bullied and Isolated Online 03:49 Realizing It Was Grooming 05:12 A Love Letter to Moms 06:47 The Conversation That Saved Her 08:01 Real Parenting Protects Kids 11:31 Beyond Limitations Mindset 12:35 Breaking Barriers With Self Work 14:01 The SAFE Method Explained 15:47 How to Start SAFE Today 16:36 Resources and Final Advice

Why talent alone isn't enough—building confidence through mastery and identity w/ Heather Alice Shea

Discover how Heather Alice Shea combines psychology, neuroscience, and spirituality to help coaches and entrepreneurs transform limitations into limitless potential. This episode explores deep insights into cultivating trust in your intuition, building authentic identities, and creating sustainable success without shortcuts. Connect with Heather: Website: https://www.heatheraliceshea.com/ [https://www.heatheraliceshea.com/] True Intuition Podcast: https://www.heatheraliceshea.com/podcast [https://www.heatheraliceshea.com/podcast] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/heatheraliceshea

Why Your Brain Prefers Negative Stimuli—And What It Reveals

In this episode, we explore how our drive to stay busy is rooted in deep neurological and cultural patterns, and how understanding these can help us reclaim our inner stillness. Drawing on research, philosophy, and practical steps, this discussion reveals why many prefer negative stimulation to boredom and how to consciously choose calm over chaos. Connect with Zhanna: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zhannablazej/ [https://www.instagram.com/zhannablazej/]

From No Lunch Money to a 8-Figure Empire w/ Kelly Roach

Most entrepreneurs obsess over marketing automation or flashy funnels, but the real game-changer is mastering the fundamental sales system — and Kelly Roach reveals how a simple daily practice called the Miracle Hour can unlock it all. This episode uncovers Kelly’s transformative story going from not having enough money for her school lunch, to corporate Fortune 500 success, and then to building multiple 8-figure businesses—by simply focusing on what truly matters: foundational sales principles and relationship-building. She shares her proven framework for entrepreneurs overwhelmed by complexity, showing how dedicating just one hour a day to the Miracle Hour can dramatically boost revenue, retention, and freedom. Plus, she unpacks how the secret to lasting growth isn’t shortcuts or AI tricks—it's about mastering the timeless fundamentals that power billion-dollar companies. Whether you're an established CEO or just starting out, this episode offers a blueprint for moving beyond limitations. Embrace the Miracle Hour, master the core fundamentals, and unlock the business and life you've been dreaming of. Take action. Focus on fundamentals. Build lasting success. Resources & Links: Get Your Copy of The Miracle Hour: Predictable Sales in an Hour a Day: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHL355GK [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHL355GK] The Kelly Roach Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kelly-roach-show/id1052353755 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-kelly-roach-show/id1052353755] Connect with Kelly Roach: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/ [https://www.instagram.com/kellyroachofficial/] Substack: https://substack.com/@kellyroachofficial [https://substack.com/@kellyroachofficial]