In this episode, I invite Valentina Wignell, a Swedish development professional whose life has been shaped by bold choices, unexpected turns, and a love story that crosses continents.
From working with multilateral organizations and governments to living across Europe, Asia, and Latin America, Valentina has spent her life moving through the world with curiosity and courage.
She speaks six languages, has explored more than 70 countries, and has made intentional leaps, professionally and personally, since she was young.
One of her most memorable leaps happened in China, where a wrong turn on a bike ride led her to the man who would become her husband.
Today, she calls Mexico City home, a place she moved to for love. Together, they have faced cultural shifts, long-distance hurdles, and countless uncertainties with resilience, proving that there is no obstacle too big when there is commitment and love.
This episode is a celebration of adventure, vulnerability, and reinvention.
Listen as Valentina shares how she has embraced change, navigated international career paths, and built a life rooted in both purpose and love.
In this episode, I share how dating across cultures helped me understand what I truly value in a partner. After living in six countries and dating men from different nationalities, I eventually understood what I was looking for in a serious partner.
The lesson that changed everything:
✨ Detachment: giving each other space to grow while choosing love every day.
Living abroad + dating men from different cultures
How past relationships helped define what I wanted
Building a trusting, intentional relationship
Cultural differences: Guatemalan closeness vs. Dutch independence
The power of detachment in relationships
Space, trust, and independence as foundations for love
Jealousy fades when inner security grows
In this episode, we sit down with Cynthia Nasr, creative strategist, DJ, and co-founder of MINAB Studios, to explore what it really means to build a future-proof creative career in an unpredictable world.
From navigating cultural differences between France and the MENA region to finding balance between work, life, and passion, Cynthia shares how embracing uncertainty has shaped her path. We talk about resilience, adaptability, and the power of cultivating diverse skills that allow you to thrive no matter where life takes you.
Now back in Beirut after years in France, and amid the challenges of working through a crisis, Cynthia reflects on what it takes to stay grounded, creative, and connected. This conversation is about more than career; it’s about learning to thrive in uncertainty, the most powerful skill any of us can have.
Gone are the days of one job for life. The future belongs to the portfolio professional.
In this episode, we explore why building a career with multiple income streams, skills, and creative pursuits isn’t just smart, it’s essential.
You’ll learn what a portfolio career really is, how the world of work has shifted from linear ladders to creative mosaics, and why adaptability has become the ultimate professional advantage.
We’ll dive into:
The rise of multi-skilled professionals and the end of “one job forever.”
How AI, automation, and the gig economy are reshaping modern work.
The psychological and financial freedom of diversifying your skills.
My own story of building a portfolio career — the risks, rewards, and lessons learned.
Common myths (like “it’s too unstable”) and how to manage multiple projects with clarity and purpose.
Practical steps to start your own portfolio career — even while keeping your current job.
💡 Key takeaway: Your career doesn’t have to fit inside one box. In a world that changes this fast, your greatest skill is adaptability.
In this episode, we dive deep into the mindset of finding joy — not as a temporary feeling, but as a daily choice.
Yess shares her incredible journey from a 9-to-5 corporate career to building a life around her true passions: movement, wellness, and helping others find balance.
We talk about how success is not a straight line, how to embrace uncertainty, and how to find meaning even when life takes unexpected turns, like her bold move to East Timor, Brazil and other countries around the world.
Through her stories and reflections, Yess reminds us that joy comes from within, not from perfect circumstances.
She shares powerful insights on trusting yourself, navigating big life transitions, and learning to let go of control so you can live with confidence, freedom, and joy.
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We’ve all romanticized the idea of working at a creative agency: the cool offices, the big clients, the “dream job.” But for many, that dream turns out to be far from fulfilling.
In this episode, we dive into Paty Morris' journey of leaving the agency grind behind and giving herself permission to seek clarity.
Her one commitment? To take action and invest in herself. Over the course of 3 months of the leap club mentorship, inner work, and intentional exploration, Paty confronted the discomfort in her life and discovered what truly lit her up.
What she didn’t expect was that clarity would lead her back to her home country, somewhere she never thought she’d return, and into a life where she now gets to monetize what brings her the most joy: Photography.
This story is a reminder that clarity doesn’t come from waiting for answers; it comes when we choose to move with intention.
India is not just a place you see, it’s a place you feel. In this episode, we explore the magic of India as a journey that goes beyond the external world, inviting you to experience it through the soul and the inner eye. From its sacred traditions and vibrant energy to the quiet moments of stillness, India reveals itself in ways words can hardly capture.
This conversation is also a preview of the two-week journey we’re organizing to India next year, where we’ll immerse ourselves in the culture, spirituality, and transformative power of this extraordinary land.
If you’ve ever felt called to India, or are curious about what makes it unlike anywhere else, this episode will give you a taste of what awaits.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why some people are unforgettable to work with
What it truly means to be “someone everyone wants on their team”
The 7 core traits that make you stand out:
Reliability – doing what you say, earning trust
Positive Energy – uplifting instead of draining
Communication – clarity, listening, and feedback
Adaptability – staying flexible when things shift
Empathy & Respect – valuing others’ time and ideas
Proactiveness – anticipating needs and taking initiative
Leaving a Lasting Impression – creating a memorable footprint that makes people want to work with you again
Common pitfalls that make someone hard to work with (and how to avoid them)
A simple framework: Reliable → Proactive → Memorable
Action steps to start building your reputation as the person everyone wants to collaborate with
In this episode, I sit down with Delphine, a creative soul whose life has been defined by courage and curiosity.
At just 18 she left France for Los Angeles, and over the next decade she would call Montreal, Melbourne, Berlin, Barcelona, Madrid, Amsterdam and finally Paris home.
She shares how each move, whether chasing a degree, an internship or simply a new adventure, shaped her view of the world and herself.
We explore the highs of living on opposite sides of the globe, the beauty she has found in uncertainty, the way things unfold once you take action, and the surprising difficulty of moving back home.
Delphine opens up about her difficult time after returning to Paris and how she rebuilt her life and career as a freelance creative.
This conversation is an honest look at the bold decisions that take us across continents and the quiet bravery required to start over.
If you’re yearning for a change or wondering how to come home after years away, Delphine’s story will inspire and encourage you.
This special podcast episode is a preview of our upcoming event in Amsterdam, where we’ll dive deep into what it truly means to live life by design and not by default.
Stella Stephanopoulos, innovation consultant, yoga teacher, and host of the podcast Everyday Endorphins, joins me today on this insightful conversation.
We’ll explore how to uncover your core values, build a vision that aligns with them, and create a roadmap that turns intention into reality.
You’ll hear us share insights on what shifts when you start living in alignment, the clarity, freedom, and fulfillment that come from consciously designing your life instead of simply reacting to it.
Think of this episode as a taste of what’s to come in Amsterdam: powerful conversations, practical tools, and an inspiring community ready to step out of default mode and into intentional living.
If you’re curious about how to become the designer of your own life, this is your invitation to join us.
WANT TO JOIN? DM @ximepineda10 if you want to secure your spot.
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Here's what this episode is about:
Navigating Highs and Lows – from the joy of engagement to sudden career uncertainty.
Leaning Into Uncertainty – seeing change as a teacher, not a threat.
Courage, Clarity, and Hope – skills to cultivate when life feels unsteady.
Redirection Over Rejection – trusting that setbacks are course corrections.
Intention in Life Planning – building a future with purpose, not impulse.
Taking the Leap Again – leaving guava house to focus fully on Leap Club.
Synchronicities and Signs – trusting the process and staying open to guidance.
Building in Public – growing the leap club into a movement, not just a business.
Living What You Preach – embodying the leap clubphilosophy in both career and life.
In this episode, we sit down with Ieke Booij, international model, wellness entrepreneur, and founder of Shaped, to talk about finding balance while building a career that spans fashion, content creation, and holistic health.With a career that’s taken her from Amsterdam to Sydney, New York, Milan, Barcelona, and Hong Kong, Ieke shares how she transformed her relationship with food, turned her passion for plant-based living into a thriving platform, and built a community of over 150,000 people online.We talk about what it’s really like to juggle the fast-paced world of modeling with running a wellness brand, how she stays grounded while traveling constantly, and why she believes balance, not perfection, is the key to feeling good in your body and your work.Ieke opens up about the challenges of creating a business rooted in authenticity, the lessons she’s learned about growth (both personal and professional), and how she’s helping others eat, train, and live well through Shaped, her wellness platform for simple, sustainable healthy living.Whether you’re navigating a busy career, looking to reconnect with your health, or dreaming of starting something of your own, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired, grounded, and motivated to create space for what truly matters.
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TIKTOK: @ieke.booij
SHAPED:
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Lo que la muerte nos enseña sobre la vida
Este podcast es una invitación a mirar de frente aquello que más tememos, para descubrir en ello una fuente profunda de sentido, amor y transformación.
Junto a Gabriela Traviesa Soria, counselor, autora y guía del alma especializada en bioética clínica, cuidado gerontológico y acompañamiento al final de la vida, exploramos el poder de los procesos que nos cambian: el duelo, la enfermedad, la pérdida y también el renacer.
Con más de 15 años de experiencia, Gabriela combina sabiduría ética, compasión profunda y visión espiritual para ayudarnos a vivir con más conciencia, propósito y presencia, incluso en los momentos más difíciles.
A través de sus libros (Renacer Sin Ti, Huellas en el Corazón, Trascender) y proyectos como Adopta un Abuelo, este espacio nos guía a trascender el miedo y encontrar luz en medio de la oscuridad.
Puedes seguirla en Instagram como @RenacerSinTi, donde comparte reflexiones sobre lo que la muerte puede enseñarnos… para vivir mejor.
Healing isn’t linear, and coming off my antidepressants has been a real reminder of that.
In this episode, I open up about the emotional weight, the foggy days, and the quiet struggles that come with stepping away from medication. It hasn’t been easy. Some days feel heavy, but I’m learning to meet myself with more self-love and compassion than ever before.
I talk about the importance of support systems: the friends who energize me, the routines that ground me, and the self-care practices that bring small moments of light.
From movement and nourishment to simply allowing myself to feel, I’m discovering that healing doesn’t have to look like progress every day.
Sometimes, it’s just showing up, with trust, with tolerance, and with a gentle hand on your own heart.
If you’re in the middle of something hard, this one’s for you. You’re not alone.
In this episode, we sit down with Daniela Baquerizo, creative director, producer, and founder of Guava House, to explore the ever-tricky intersection of business and friendship.
With a background that spans design, branding, and entrepreneurship across cities like New York, Miami, and now Madrid, Daniela opens up about what it really takes to build something meaningful with the people closest to you.
We talk about the leap of starting before you feel ready, the power dynamics that come into play when friends become collaborators, and why clarity and communication are everything.
Daniela shares honest reflections from her journey building Guava House, the emotional weight of leadership, and how her multicultural roots and dual training in creativity and business shape her approach to work and relationships.
Whether you’re thinking of launching something with a friend or already deep in the process, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and a little more prepared to navigate the messy, beautiful in-between.
INSTAGRAM: @guava___house
In this special episode, I’m sharing the story of one of the most magical moments of my life, getting engaged in the fairytale landscape of Cappadocia.
But this episode goes beyond hot air balloons and romantic views. It’s about what it means to fall in love, and commit, to someone from a completely different culture.
From hilarious miscommunications to deep lessons in patience, empathy, and growth, I open up about the realities of navigating a relationship that bridges two worlds. I’ll share what I’ve learned about communication, compromise, and how love can be a powerful teacher when it crosses borders.
Whether you're in a cross-cultural relationship, dreaming of one, or just curious about what it takes, this episode is for you.
This episode is an open-hearted conversation with my dad from a balcony in Symi, Greece.
An unfiltered conversation about life, fatherhood, and the quiet power of knowing when to hold on and when to let go.
Through the lens of the “Let Them” theory, this podcast unpacks the lived wisdom of my dad who’s mastered the art of choosing his battles, protecting his peace, and showing up where it counts.
This episode also offers a raw, reflective dialogue on raising emotionally strong kids and leading with presence instead of pressure.
A heart-to-heart morning coffee with a man whose struggle with alcoholism became the turning point that taught him how to get his ducks in a row, reclaim his purpose, and pour his energy into what truly matters.
Whether you’re a parent, in recovery, or simply searching for deeper meaning in the mess of modern life, this episode is an invitation to listen, feel, and grow.
In this deeply personal and close to my heart episode, I’m tuning in from the serene shores of Bodrum, Turkey, to have a conversation that means the world to me, with someone who is my world: my mother.
We explore the profound power of parenting through trust.
How believing in your children, even when they take bold leaps into the unknown, can give them the wings to fly.
I reflect on my own journey, leaving Guatemala as a young girl to build a life in Europe, and how my mother’s strong faith in me gave me the courage to grow, dream, and fly.
But this episode isn’t just about raising children, it’s also about what happens when kids leave the nest.
We talk about the quiet strength that comes with acceptance, the resilience found in rediscovering purpose, and how love evolves in the space between holding on and letting go.
This is a conversation for every mother, daughter, caregiver, or woman standing at the edge of change, reminding us all that change is inevitable and within it lies the opportunity to grow and rediscover ourselves.
To write the most beautiful chapters of our lives yet.
In this episode, we welcome Jacky, also known as Cyra, the creative force behind Dharmic Branding and Life Map.
Jacky is a branding mentor, artist, and multidimensional entrepreneur who helps creatives turn their lives into living, breathing works of art.
Her journey blends strategy with spirituality, rooted in subconscious reprogramming, relationship-based business, and bold self-expression. From nomadic beginnings to building a referral-only brand, Jacky shares what it really takes to leap and land into the life of your dreams.
If you’ve ever wanted to break away from the 9-to-5 and bet on yourself, Jacky's story is proof that it’s possible, one leap at a time.
INSTAGRAM: @iamcyra
What does it take to build a business—twice—on opposite sides of the world?
In this episode, we sit down with an entrepreneur who started from zero in New York City, only to do it all over again in Hong Kong. From navigating cultural differences and business regulations to rebuilding networks and redefining success, we explore the gritty reality behind the glossy headlines.
Whether you're thinking of taking your brand global or starting over in a new market, this episode is packed with raw lessons, strategic insights, and real-world stories of resilience.
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilseprinsen/
INSTAGRAM: @ilse.prinsen