Ilona Limonta-Volkova shares the aha moment when she realized she was funny—and how humor, preparation, and storytelling helped her find her voice.
From overcoming shyness to writing for Forbes to hosting her own podcast and thriving in venture capital, she unpacks the power of self-discovery, confidence, and showing up even when you have self-doubt.
She opens up about imposter syndrome, why preparation is key to confidence, and how podcasting unexpectedly strengthened her career.
If you've ever struggled with speaking up, this episode will inspire you to trust your preparation and embrace your voice.Follow Ilona: Money Memories Podcast: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/947650726/money-memories
Website: https://bearandthebull.com/
Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/ilonalimonta-volkova/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ilonaonthemoney/
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