Expand and Impact

What does success look like to you? As today's guest, Kim Stark, would argue, perhaps it's time to redefine our version of success. Kim, an experienced entrepreneur, business coach, and podcaster, made the inspiring journey from a high-stress film career to establishing her own business. It wasn't just about hustling, but learning to prioritize her well-being, embrace rest, and align her values wi...

Have you ever found yourself stuck in the cycle of procrastination and perfectionism, wondering if there's a way out? In today's episode, guest Dr. Christine Li, a renowned clinical psychologist and procrastination coach and host Violetta unpack the nuances of procrastination and how you overcome and thrive. Dr. Li takes us through her unique coaching process that combines mindset, time, and emoti...

After countless requests, I've finally recorded the talk I gave at a women's event some time ago. I've had to make some adaptations because there were visuals I used alongside the talk. Sit back and prepare yourself to reflect and receive as I share what happens when we morph into the leader and type of person we think we need to be to succeed in our field of work.   I worked as a leader, educator...

Regulate Over Hustle Mentorship for Female Leaders, 9-5 Professionals and Business Owners is now OPEN and accepting applications.   ROH Mentorship is a six month experience for six women only who are ready to learn how to release the struggle and the need to push ahead and replace it with more spaciousness and internal calm and peace. This is for the woman who is ready to break generational patter...

Do you ever overreact to seemingly small things? Or how about under-reacting and struggling to speak up for yourself and communicate your needs? The other day my partner walked in on me in the shower and I instantly got angry and felt rage bubbling up! In this episode, I unpack how memories from our childhood are stored in our body and unconscious mind and how our emotional triggers are usually no...

Get ready to challenge your beliefs about validation, self-worth, and success. This episode creates space for introspection as we unpack the complexities and nuances surrounding external validation and its impact on our self-worth as women.   In typical Expand and Impact fashion, we go against the grain, questioning whether or not wanting to be recognized by others and validated is such a bad thin...

Have you ever felt an inner tug of war between your emotional reactions and your innate desires? Today we're going deep into how it really is to juggle this internal conflict and how understanding your emotions are one of the essential ingredients to creating alignment between the different parts of you. This episode is an insightful journey into self-discovery where we unfold how our internal wor...

GRAB THIS FREE MASTERCLASS: From Hustle and Stress to Mindful Success and let's unpack how to sustainably move towards great change in how we feel in our relationships, work and life. You'll learn how to map your emotions and understand the nuance of your nervous system so that you can start to expand your skills on processing emotion and freeing yourself from mental rummination and stuckness.  ht...

How often do you consider your clothing choices? Not what you're wearing, but the choices you make when it comes to your clothes? Violetta sits down with personal stylist and style coach Jane Mow, to unpack the nuance of style and how it impacts the opportunties we attract into our life and our self-image.  In this episode we're unlocking:  dressing authentically and intentionally and what becomes...

As humans, we are biologically wired to avoid pain and suffering. And yet, acheiving sustainable happiness, contentment, self-love, acceptance and joy happens when we go through the pain and suffering that we all experience (on different levels), not despite it. Today we journey in conversation with guest and my dear friend, psychotherapist Stacey Camacho, and explore topics that impact us as indi...

I was criticzed inside of 'the box,' how it will be when if I were 'outside' of it? Social Media makes it seem like create positive change in yourself, your life and how you work, is simple. But simple doesn't always mean easy and the reality behind doing things differently from the modeling you had around you growing up, is much different. You begin to ask yourself, is it worth the criticism? Is...

How often do you think about money? Is it something you find yourself commenting on and worrying about often? Recent research shows that women are less likely to invest than men. Out of date stereotypes about how complicated investing is are just one of the things that keep the gender and wealth gap alive and well. In this episode, Violetta sits down with Tess Waresmith, a Financial Coach, to talk...

What if I told you that outdoor activities and exercise have normalized disordered eating? Diet Culture is running rampant in today's society and it's contributing to keeping the gender gap very much alive. When a woman doesn't feel confident in their her skin, it impacts every area of her life and how she shows up for it.  In this episode Violetta sit's down with Kristen Ales who specializes in d...

What if I told you that your ability to daydream is connected to how well you are able to handle stress and embody states of presence and calm? In this episode Violetta continues the conversation from last week and shares a different perspective about how daydreaming can be the catalyst in helping you create a more fulfilling, happy and successful life, not just career.  Most people embark on a jo...

"If it feels good, it's probably a sin..." "it's probably temporary..." "it's too good to last..." "it means I'm not taking life seriously..." Do you feel WORTHY of pleasure? And how much pleasure is "too much?"  In this weeks episode Violetta and guest Dr. Kimberly Rose Pendleton talk about all things intimacy, healing, sex and how pleasure is a pathway for women to reclaim their power and redefi...

Have you ever felt like you're doing all the right things to get your health on track so that you can be the best version of yourself and yet, it feels like you're not making the progress that you want? Or worse, just as soon as you start to see results, you take 10 steps backwards? In this weeks episode you're invited to join the conversation with your host Violetta Znorkowski and guest Megan Bla...

How many people do you know who are actually both happy and successful? And have you ever felt like you're always falling short in some area of your life while striving towards your goals? You don't want to let others down but you don't want to let yourself down either. In a world that tells you to pick and choose who to be and how to be, in this episode Violetta touches on a WHOLE human approach...

How skilled are you at knowing when it's time to say 'no' and walk away from someone or something, and when it's appropriate to challenge yourself and your beliefs, lean in and say 'YES!' ... This is the question we explore in this weeks episode. As a high-achievers, you've got the drive and the determination to lean into resistance and accept any challenge to come your way. But is there a point w...

Have you ever felt like what you feel is wrong or doesn't make sense? Maybe you've got this self-doubt you just can't shake? In this episode we explore the myths behind Authenticity - the things we see and hear on social media that misrepresent what it means to show up fully in your career and life.  If there is a part of you that doesn't fully feel like you belong or fit in, this episode if for y...

In a world where it feels like so many things are out of our control, there is one thing we do have control over that can be the catalyst to creating massive change in your career and your life. If you're wanting to improve the relationship you have with yourself, others and your work, this episode is for YOU.  In this episode we talk about: • Internalized Oppression and how we can keep ourselves...

Hey there! So glad to have you here. In this episode you'll hear about the mission behind this podcast and Expand and Impact. You'll learn about the intersection between personal development and gender equality, hear some shocking statistics about the reality for women around the world, learn a little about me and happened while I was working in Myanmar and also how your personal expansion can be...