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#13: Rising above challenges: Vy’s Journey from Addiction and Scarcity to Teaching Yoga, Mindfulness, and Empowerment

Episode Intro: In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with Vy, whose life story is a testament to resilience, transformation, and the power of mindfulness. From growing up in Lithuania to facing homelessness and addiction, Vy shares how these challenges shaped his path and ultimately led him to yoga and mindfulness as tools for healing and empowerment. We explore the pivotal moments in his journey, from life-changing experiences in India to his work today as a teacher and therapist helping others find balance and strength. His story is one of overcoming adversity and using personal transformation as a foundation to help others achieve their potential. About Vy: Vy is a passionate massage therapist, yoga instructor, primal movement specialist, and fitness coach. His journey into wellness began with yoga in Spain in 2015, and since then, he has blended yogic principles with primal movement to enhance mobility, strength, and overall well-being. With a focus on personalized sessions, Vy empowers individuals to reach their wellness goals, combining grace and strength to create a holistic approach to health. Find Vy online: Instagram - @v.mo.ve

#12: Yulia Almetova’s Journey of Building a Life, Business, and Self-Love as an Immigrant While Raising a Child with Disabilities

Episode Intro: Get ready for our most Slavic-accent-filled episode yet! In this conversation, Yulia Almetova shares her incredible journey of resilience, purpose, and self-discovery. From starting over as an immigrant in the Netherlands—facing rejection and struggling to find a job—to navigating the challenges of motherhood after giving birth to a child with Down syndrome, Yulia’s story is nothing short of extraordinary. We talk about how she overcame obstacles, built her own beauty studio, became an award-winning hairstylist, and found her purpose in life. Yulia also opens up about what it means to embrace self-love, juggle family and business, and thrive in the face of adversity. This is a heartfelt episode full of inspiration, grit, and the warmth of Yulia’s journey. About Yulia Almetova: Yulia Almetova is a hairstylist and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in the beauty industry. Originally from Russia and now living in the Netherlands, she is the founder of Star.Lab, a beauty studio dedicated to making clients feel pampered and empowered. She’s also the creator of the STAR.LAB app, designed to help people master hairstyling from the comfort of their own homes. She's also a loving mother of 3, a dog and a cat. Her family is her support and inspiration. She admits that it’s often a challenge to balance family matters with her professional goals, but says that without one or the other, her life would not feel complete.

#11: Mansi Jasuja: Grounding Yourself, Tending to Your Energy Bubble, and Creating Transformative Connections

About Mansi Jasuja: Mansi’s life is a tapestry woven with unconventional experiences, taking her from practicing architecture in Delhi, India, to becoming a practitioner designing and hosting transformative conversations and processes in Europe, now based in The Hague. Deeply rooted in the principles of social justice, equality, and service (‘sewa’), she embodies the spirit of a heart-centered warrior—a lineage she traces to both her Sikh heritage and her yoga practice. An environmentalist since childhood, Mansi’s passion for the planet guided her through diverse urban environmental disciplines with organizations like the United Nations, European Union, and CARE-India. In 2008, a profound sense of climate urgency led her to pivot her career, embracing a path of unlearning and relearning. Over the past 15 years, she has focused on participatory leadership, systems change, DEI, and empowerment, creating spaces for meaningful connection and transformation. An artist, storyteller, and creative force, Mansi is also a skilled process designer and an international speaker. Her real work, however, often manifests in invisible ways: the courage sparked in someone’s actions, the joy sensed in shared spaces, and the connections that deepen and expand the state of being. Episode Intro: In this episode, Mansi shares her journey of living with intention and nurturing herself as an individual. We explore her grounding practices, the energy bubble we each inhabit, and how we can tend to it—whether it has doors, windows, or simply needs more care. She delves into her unique perspective on life, shaped by her cultural roots, creative inspirations, and years of experience facilitating participatory processes and systems change. Together, we discuss the subtle yet profound ways in which connections, courage, and joy weave through our lives. Tune in to hear Mansi’s reflections on finding balance, purpose, and beauty in the spaces between us—and within ourselves. Find Mansi here: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mansijasuja/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/mansijasuja/ ] Facebook [www.facebook.com/mansijasuja]

Unwind your way: Our Favorite De-stress Tools & Rituals

In this laid-back episode, we’re sharing our go-to ways to unwind and let go of stress! From the gadgets we use—like spiky mats and lymphatic drainage tools—to painting, meditation, and even the calming effects of Yoga Nidra, we cover it all. It’s a little insight into our favorite rituals to stay balanced, inspired, and ready for whatever comes next. Join us for a fun, easy listen, perfect for a Friday night as you prep to relax and reset. If you’re looking for more de-stress ideas, check out our Instagram at @amepreneurship [https://www.instagram.com/amepreneurship/?hl=bg]! And let's de-stress together!❤️

#9: Roderick de Leeuw: Overcoming burnout, Finding Purpose, and Transforming lives with Smarter weight loss

About Roderick: Unfulfilled from his corporate career Roderick de Leeuw decided to explore the world of startups and personal development - only to burn-out. This unexpected gift allowed him to understand his true calling, as he understood he was able to combine his diverse experience and data driven approach to help busy people lose weight in a smarter way. Episode Intro: In this episode, Roderick opens up about how a surprising gesture from his wife—secretly buying him a ticket to a Tony Robbins event—became the catalyst for transforming his life. A fter the event, Roderick quit his corporate job and began his coaching journey, blending personal development with data-driven weight loss methods. We dive into his inspiring decision to move to Bali, a place where he now finds balance and fulfillment. Fun fact: he flew all the way from Bali to join us for this conversation! Tune in to hear how he turned burnout into his purpose and built a career helping others thrive. Find Roderick here: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rfgdeleeuw/] His Story [https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-i-became-health-performance-coach-took-control-my-roderick/?trackingId=BQQVhpzGRnONNvAOdH99dQ%3D%3D]