069 - How Two Women Turned A Bold Idea Into A Powerful Wellness Landmark—In Less Than a Year

This episode on The Wealthy CEO we explore the journeys of visionary women who are rewriting the rules of success. In this episode, we meet Tanya Kololian and Zoë Paliare, the powerhouse duo behind Trove, Toronto’s newest wellness landmark destination for mind, body, and soul transformation. After walking away from high-powered corporate careers, Tanya and Zoë combined their unique talents and life experiences to create a wellness brand that’s as intentional as it is impactful.

Together, they open up about the personal health challenges, mindset shifts, and bold leaps of faith that shaped Trove’s inception. From overcoming panic disorder, depression, and burnout, to navigating the uncertainty of entrepreneurship, their candid reflections offer an inside look at the grit and grace required to build a purpose-led business. With honesty and humor, they reveal the strategic decisions and soul-centered values that have anchored them through every challenge.

This conversation is an inspiring blueprint for anyone looking to align passion with purpose. Whether you’re dreaming of launching your own venture or simply seeking to live more intentionally, Tanya and Zoë’s story is proof that success isn’t just about achievement—it’s about creating something that leaves people better than you found them.

Takeaways

• Vision and Intention: Tanya and Zoe emphasize having a clear vision and intentional steps in business.
• Sisterhood and Support: Their partnership highlights the power of collaboration and trust.
• Balancing Wellness and Business: They stress the importance of personal wellness in sustaining a business.
• Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Their journey inspires women to pursue bold ideas with purpose.
• Resilience and Adaptability: They show resilience by learning from personal and business challenges.

Time Stamps

01:04 Welcome to the Wealthy CEO Podcast

01:55 Journey to Wellness: Tanya and Zoe's Backgrounds

11:08 The Vision Behind Trove: Co-Founders' Connection

20:51 Building Trove: Lessons in Entrepreneurship

27:33 The Importance of Self-Care in Business

31:47 Trove: A Sanctuary for Wellness

32:17 Building Resilience and Growth in Business

35:23 Challenges of Female Founders in Venture Capital

41:56 The Future of Wealth and Female Empowerment

51:13 Inner Work for Women Entrepreneurs

52:43 Wealth Wisdom for Future Generations

 

Guest Bios

Tanya Kololian
Tanya Kololian is a strong advocate for holistic wellbeing. In 2022, she left a successful corporate career in commercial real estate to fully immerse herself in the wellness space. As Co-Founder & CEO of Trove Wellness Inc., Tanya has created one of Toronto’s premier wellness destinations, opening its first location in April 2024. She is also the founder of Tanya Kololian Coaching Inc., where she helps clients transform their health and lives through mindset and lifestyle shifts. Tanya’s passion is deeply personal—fueled by her own journey through panic disorder, depression, and a 130-pound weight loss. Her mission is simple but powerful: when we feel our best, we do our best.

Zoë Paliare
Zoë Paliare is a litigator turned business and leadership coach, consultant, entrepreneur, and speaker. With deep operational experience in the beauty and wellness industry as a franchise partner of WAXON Laser + Waxbar, Zoë also brings an impressive background in law, having worked as a trial lawyer at an international firm, in-house counsel at a major Canadian bank, and at a litigation boutique. She has led learning and development initiatives, overseen performance management at a national law firm, and headed coaching and strategic advisory work at Bright Ventures. Today, as Co-Founder of Trove, Zoë channels her expertise and passion into helping people and organizations heal, grow, and thrive from a place of limitless potential.

Connect with Tanya and Zoë

 

Website: www.trovewellbeing.com

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@trovewellbeing

IG: https://www.instagram.com/trovewellbeing

IG: https://www.instagram.com/zoepaliare

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