Create Your Best Chapter
If you’re a female solopreneur ready to create your best chapter, you’re in the right place! In this podcast, I share quick stories, tips, and reminders that will boost your confidence, help you trust yourself more, and help you grow your business. I’m your host Vera Ilnyckyj, and I’m here to remind you that you’re not alone on this journey. This podcast is dedicated to encouraging, supporting and cheering you on as you create your best business. Happy listening!
Episodes
When business feels slow or stuck, our instinct is to think harder and search further. But often, the opportunities we’re chasing are already right in front of us.
In this episode, I share how slowing down, paying attention, and shifting your awareness can unlock your next big move—without the hustle.
Fun isn’t just nice to have -- it’s a powerful driver of creativity, resilience, and success.
In this episode, I share the three types of fun every entrepreneur needs, how to invite more of it into your work, and why fun might just be your most underrated business strategy.
In this episode I chat with Grace Ng, who started her business after coming to Canada from Hong Kong. Grace shares her philosophy around mindset and reminds us that we are responsible for creating the changes we want in our life.
We talk about the importance of community, asking for help, belief, and getting calm so that your inner guidance can be heard.
I recently had a moment on a podcast where I said something that really landed: “Doing things scared is an act of self-love.”
In this week’s episode, I share what that means and how fear, doubt, and discomfort can actually be signs that you’re growing and moving towards your goals.
If you’ve been holding back, waiting to feel ready, or avoiding the scary next step… this episode is your invitation to move forward with love.
In this episode, I share the story of a recent discovery call where someone hung up on me and why I chose to celebrate it. If rejection triggers fear, self-doubt, or drama in your mind (hello, drama-queen brain!), you’re not alone.
I share how to reframe rejection, rewrite the story you tell yourself, and turn a “no” into something that actually fuels your growth. This is a must-listen if you’ve ever felt discouraged by hearing “no&...
Feeling tired? Me too. But what if that’s not a problem—what if it’s a sign you’re growing?
In this episode, I share why being mentally and physically drained can actually mean you're on the right track as a solopreneur.
We’re constantly learning, evolving, and becoming, and that takes energy.
Tune in for a reframed perspective and a few thoughtful journaling prompts to help you reconnect with how far you’ve come.
Here's a powerful mindset shift - you have the ability to choose how you feel, even in challenging situations.
In this episode I share a personal experience about getting negatively triggered and what I'm practicing doing to step into empowerment instead. Emotional regulation is a critical skill for solopreneur success, so take a listen to this episode if you're ready to move from overwhelm to control.
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In this episode, I share a thoughtful analogy that reveals how many women appear calm on the surface while struggling beneath it. It’s a reminder to slow down, seek support, release the pressure, and reconnect with what truly sustains you.
Remember, you are not alone.
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Ever been told to “trust the process” but felt like nothing was working? What I’ve learned is that trust is only half the equation. The other half? Action.
In this episode, I share how trust + action = success in all areas of your life. Whether it’s dating or business, the magic happens when you combine belief with brave action.
Are you feeling stuck in reaching your goals? It might be because of what you’re tolerating, and the excuses keeping you there.
In this episode, I dive into the power of identifying what you're tolerating in life and how those tolerations and the excuses that justify them might be silently sabotaging your energy, clarity, and success.
I share personal examples and a simple exercise you can do to clear the clutter, reclaim your po...
I chat with three amazing solopreneurs who use events to grow their business. Take a listen to hear what makes a great event and tips and tricks for planning successful events.
Lyndsie Barrie - founder of YYC Fempreneurs
Amanda Bentley - founder of Amanda Networks
Jennifer Trace - owner of Refinery Hair Lounge
Harvard research reveals that 95% of your success depends on who you surround yourself with. In this episode, I share how I went from talking to my dog in my home office to building a network of support and why community isn't just nice to have, it's essential for your business success.
Your inner circle shapes everything from your mindset to your achievements so being intentional about who you surround yourself with is a ga...
In this episode I chat with Jensen Savage, a powerhouse strategic marketer and solopreneur.
Jensen shares proven marketing tactics for entrepreneurs, including:
- biggest marketing mistake solopreneurs make
- how to get your next clients quickly
- niching versus going broad in your messaging
- what to have on your landing page
- networking and building relationships
Take a listen if you want to take your marketing to the next level.
Do you ever get pulled into low frequency energy? This energy negatively impacts your business and your ability to move towards your goals, so it's critical to be in a high frequency state when taking action in your business.
Take a listen to this episode where I share how to shift into a higher frequency energy so that you can move towards your goals, stay true to yourself, and create the business you want.
In this episode I share some tips and tricks to become a better networker. Networking is a smart business strategy for solopreneurs - I outline the reasons for this, along with why women make great networkers, how to spark conversations, and how to answer the 'what do you do' question.
I have a free resource guide on how to stand out and make real connections in your networking. DM me the word 'networking' to receive your copy.
Do you ever find yourself procrastinating on a project, getting distracted by other tasks, or taking way too long to complete a task even though you have lots of time allotted?
You may be running up against Parkinson's Law which states that "work expands to fill the time available for its completion".
In this episode I share some strategies to overcome Parkinson's Law and therefore become more effective and effici...
If you've been struggling with sleep, you're not alone. I've had to be honest with myself about where I've fallen off track with my sleep hygiene and have re-committed to creating a more supportive bedtime routine. Because having a good sleep is one of the best ways to help us stay inspired and taking action in our business.
I've also been re-reading The Untethered Soul, by Michael Singer. I've been inspired by his thoughts on how o...
In this episode I share how my boyfriend and I stepped into making one of our business (and life) dreams a reality. Dreams are a compass for your business and a way to help you navigate how you want to live your life. I offer some journaling prompts to help you reflect on and lean into your audacious dreams.
Need some direction on how to make your dreams a reality? Book a Breakthrough Strategy Call and let's get you going!
Welcome to Season 5 of the Create Your Best Chapter podcast. In this first episode, I'm interviewed by my friend and coach, Lyndsie Barrie. I wanted to share some of my back story and reintroduce myself to my community. Enjoy!
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Learn more about Vera Ilnyckyj on her website createyourbestchapter.com
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