Life by Intention with Sylvana Rochet

What does it take to walk away from a life that looks perfect on paper… to build one that feels truly aligned? In this episode, Sylvana is joined by Martina Thurnher: a purpose-driven entrepreneur who left behind a stable career, a marriage, and a beautiful garden apartment in Austria to start over in Morocco. Guided by a deep sense of inner knowing (and a surprising love for surfing), Martina sha...

If you've ever felt like you're between chapters — not quite who you used to be, and not yet who you're becoming — this conversation is your compass. From career leaps to global relocations to the rise of AI, this episode is all about how we move through transition with clarity, courage, and yes… a little brio. Sylvana sits down with Juliana Naranjo Pereira — community architect, cultural change l...

What if inclusion wasn't a corporate program or a half-hearted policy​—but the beating heart of every decision you make? In this intimate and candid conversation, leadership coach Sylvana Rochet sits down with Natalie Alberta Dusey, co-founder and Global Chief of Staff at the independent agency collective Meet the People. Natalie traces the single off-site invitation that propelled her from a safe...

French-Tunisian saxophonist, composer and curator Yacine Boularès on how jazz, ancestry, and curiosity led him to his true voice—and a festival that's redefining Arabic music. What happens when a jazz musician sets out to rediscover his roots—and ends up founding a groundbreaking music festival in New York City? In this soulful conversation, I sit down with French-Tunisian saxophonist, composer, a...

What if your morning coffee could be a force for good? In this episode of Life by Intention, we sit down with Luisa Mejia, founder of Café del Cielo, a regenerative coffee farm in Colombia. What started as a "gut decision" to buy a small farm turned into a radical mission to transform the way coffee is grown, traded, and valued. Luisa takes us behind the scenes of the coffee industry—revealing the...

Darling listeners, get ready for an illuminating conversation with the extraordinary Dr. Sangeeta Sahi, a post-humanist doctor and the visionary behind the Genuine Human Being Process. In this enriching episode, we explore what it truly means to evolve as a human, the profound interplay between physical healing and spiritual wholeness, and how reconnecting with nature can transform not just indivi...

What happens when a journey through personal growth, cultural dualities, and the challenges of modern masculinity leads to a bold experiment in redefining business as usual? In this episode of Life by Intention , I sit down with Daniel Gomez Seidel, a Colombian entrepreneur and founder of inplural, to discuss his transformative journey from corporate America to building a people-centered business...

If you've sometimes wondered whether you have any control over how much suffering there is, or should be, in your own life, this one is for you. If you're like many of us, chances are you grew up in a context where suffering was taught to be seen as noble and necessary. And here's the thing: many people unknowingly continue to live into some version of that story, accepting unnecessary suffering a...

You know that person who has built a life of so much meaning and purpose, that every time you turn to see what they're doing, it leaves you full of awe and inspiration? Join Sylvana and special guest Rachelle Rutherford to learn about what it takes to create a life of massive impact, fueled by clarity, commitment and LOVE.   Rachelle is the CEO at Kids on the Move Utah, an organization providing c...

If you've been feeling disconnected from yourself or the people around you, you're probably like many of us: feeling the effects of living in a very loud and over-stimulating world. It's normal that you would feel that way! But it should NOT be the norm, and there are real ways that you can rebuild that sense of connection, starting with yourself. On this episode, we talk about "rewilding" your li...

If you've worked in any company with more than 50 people, chances are you've been part of a "change strategy" at some point in your career. If you've been tasked with leading the change, I feel your pain.  And so does our guest, Charlotte Blum, PhD. Charlotte is a Berlin-based psychologist, with a double specialization in clinical and business psychology. Charlotte got her PhD while working full t...

If you've ever made a big change in life, you know that change comes with a whole set of unexpected discoveries and learnings. Even if you're no stranger to making bold moves, every experience is unique and makes you grow in different ways each time. Tune in to hear Sylvana share her four big learnings, one year after moving to France with her family. Even she was surprised by how this experience...

If you've ever been the leader in any space, you may have felt that you had to hide certain parts of yourself in order to be taken seriously. This is probably because you were conditioned to believe that leaders have to sound and act a certain way. Join Sylvana as she sits with dear friend Robert Mulhall, who's CEO of Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Robert is one of the very FEW business leade...

This episode is a powerful, in-depth session on how we learn to be Human. It's one of those topics that are central to our existence, and yet most of us didn't really learn any of this in our formative years, no matter how advanced our education or professional experience may be.   This episode's guest is Rod Feuer, who's taken on understanding himself and how he is built in order to become a bett...

If you are someone who struggles with being decisive, in business or in any aspect of your life, this episode is for you. Join me as I sit with Christina Burns, the dynamic force behind Naturna, where East meets West for holistic health. With over two decades of experience, she's a licensed doctor of Chinese Medicine and bestselling author of "The Ultimate Fertility Guidebook". Christina is the fo...

This episode is a master class on the path to finding intentionality in your life. Join us as Dr. Mark Shrime shares his story of how this unfolded in his life: getting off what he calls 'the moving sidewalk' of setting up his life as a successful private practice surgeon in the US, and giving that up in order to join Mercy Ships and live a life of purpose to bring medical care to some of the most...

If you've ever started a business, you probably put this new venture at the center of your existence…but you probably also have experienced the negative side effects of being consumed by work.   BUT what if the narrative of "hustle and grind" as the way to grow your business was flawed? What if someone told you: there are other ways to "do life" as a successful entrepreneur.   Frank Scott Krueger...

Have you ever dreamt of something 'more' for your life? Maybe one day you wake up and think : I'm not sure I chose this! But everytime that thought pops up - you feel that your current surroundings aren't really helpful or supportive in this?   It's so hard to break away from what you've known, especially if you don't see anyone around you doing it. There's no model to follow, no playbook, so it f...

What do you do when you know, in your bones, that you are ready for the next chapter, but your current reality is, actually, pretty comfortable? There isn't some terrible pain point forcing you to look for a way out, but you are feeling SO uninspired by your life that you want to find the motivation to make a change. In today's show we talk all about what to do if you're in this situation. Join Sy...

You know that person in your circle who's always involved in 10 different cool projects, they've got an amazing career going, they're a super connector who introduces you to the person you totally needed to meet, they've always got something interesting to talk about, and at the same time they have time for their family and to have fun? We all know someone like that, and I know many of us wonder:...

If you're at a career crossroads and you're feeling unsure or stuck about what to do next, turns out - you're not alone. And there ARE tangible steps you can take toward clarity, even when it feels like there are no options in sight.   Join Sylvana as she sits with CEO of Recognizd, the career app changing the game of the hiring process (and potentially your life), Alison Eastaway.   Alison has wo...

Welcome to the Life by Intention Podcast! We're so glad you're here!   Whether you're a two-time CEO wondering what's next in life, or a new founder looking to lead from your values, you're in the right place.    In this inaugural episode, join Sylvana Rochet, founder of Elan Vital Coaching, as she welcomes you to the podcast by sharing one of her biggest life transitions and the top 3 things you...