Does Everything Really Happen for a Reason?

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

"You Have to Work Hard for What You Want", featuring Otisa Eads

The guest on the podcast today is Otisa Eads, the founder and owner of Otisa Eads,LLC https://www.otisaeads.com/about [https://www.otisaeads.com/about]. Otisa has quite a story. Born is a very small town in Kentucky, she always dream of bigger things. She shared a big defining moment that happened after college that i think a lot of our younger listeners will relate. She was set to go to California with her then boyfriend but life had a different plan and she ended up in Denver, Colorado where is is currently living , thriving and building a life of her dreams. Otisa is a business owner and she shared her struggles, wins and defining moment in her entrepreneurial journey that changed everything. This episode was recorded in March and we spoke a lot about women friendships and how important they are, why we need to support one another and what it means to be a true sister! #whatsyourdefiningmoment #sharingourstoriesishealing #businessowner #fromkentuckytocolorado