Marina Yiannikou

Safe To Shine

Education EN ↓ 3 episodes

You've built the life. Earned the title. Checked all the boxes. So why does it feel like you're disappearing inside your own success? If you're a high-achieving woman who's exhausted from performing, tired of being "fine," and ready to remember who you are beneath the pressure—this podcast is your permission slip to stop surviving and start living. Hosted by Marina Yiannikou, Safe to Shine is where we get radically honest about burnout, identity, and what it really takes to build a life that feels like yours. Through personal stories, powerful frameworks, and conversations that cut through the...

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Marina Yiannikou

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You're Not Behind — You're Building Foundations 17.11.2025 29:56

Hey, it's Marina. In this episode, I'm talking to every woman who's looked around and thought, "They're already there... and I'm still figuring it out." If you've been feeling behind, like you missed your chance, like everyone else is moving faster—this is for you. I'm diving into why comparison steals focus, why "slow" doesn't mean "stuck," and why the season you're in right now—where roots are f...

You're Allowed to Start Before It's Perfect — Building What Feels Like You 10.11.2025 34:28

Hey, it's Marina. In this episode, I'm getting real about something I see everywhere: capable, brilliant women waiting for the "perfect moment" that never comes. I'm sharing my own story of teaching my very first Pilates class—the anxiety, the fear, and the decision I made that changed everything. I chose to enjoy it, to be present with the dream I was living, even with shaking hands and a racing...

Remember Who You Are — Finding Clarity When You’re Tired of Being ‘Fine’ 25.10.2025 13:15

You've done everything right. Built the life. Ticked the boxes. So why does it feel like something's missing? Welcome to the premiere episode of Safe to Shine—the podcast for high-achieving women who are exhausted from performing and ready to remember who they really are. In this episode, Marina shares her story and introduces The Clarity Compass™ , a four-direction framework for finding your way...