In this episode of the 10forty Podcast, I sit down with Yvonne Tchrakian — a corporate lawyer, entrepreneur and podcast host whose journey is a powerful mix of ambition, belief, and self-discovery.
From growing up in Los Angeles to returning home to Kerry, Yvonne shares how her early experiences shaped her drive to become a solicitor. We talk about her path through law school, completing her master’s, passing the New York Bar and finding her place in Mergers and Acquisitions.
Yvonne opens up about pivotal career moments — including an unforgettable boardroom encounter with a high-profile CEO — and what ultimately led her to step away from private practice to explore new opportunities in the industry.
We also dive into the story behind her business Pause.Penny, the evolution of her podcast, and how manifestation has become a central theme in both her career and personal life.
It’s an inspiring, honest conversation about trusting your path, creating balance, and manifesting the life you want — even when it means taking bold steps into the unknown.
Connect with Yvonne
• LinkedIn: Yvonne Tchrakian — Lawyer | Founder of Pause.Penny Boxes LinkedIn Ireland - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonne-tchrakian-64257619/
• Instagram: @yvonnetchrakian_manifest Instagram+2Linktree+2 - https://www.instagram.com/yvonnetchrakian_manifest/?hl=en&utm_source=chatgpt.com
• Linktree (aggregator of her profiles & links): Yvonne Tchrakian (Linktree) Linktree - https://linktr.ee/yvonnetchrakian_manifest?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Pause.Penny — Business / Brand
• Instagram / brand profile via linktree: Pause.Penny on Linktree (Shop, podcast, Instagram, etc.) Linktree+1 - https://linktr.ee/pause.penny?utm_source=chatgpt.com
• Podcast page on Pause.Penny’s website: Pause.Penny — Podcast Pause.Penny - https://pausepenny.com/podcast/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
This episode is brought to you by Top Drawer Talent — the Supply Chain & Procurement Specialists.
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