After more than a decade at KTLA, I was unexpectedly laid off — and like many life pivots, it didn’t come with a roadmap. In this candid solo episode, I share the emotional rollercoaster of that moment, the thoughts that followed, and how I’m learning to surrender to the unknown while trusting that life sometimes redirects us exactly where we’re meant to go.

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Soma Chhaya, known online as “Your Manifestation BFF”, is a manifestation creator with over 6 million followers across platforms. In under two years, she built one of the fastest-growing manifestation brands in the world and scaled it into a seven-figure business. 

Soma first gained recognition as an actress, notably playing Goldi in Netflix’s Degrassi: Next Class and appearing as Danielle in the Zoey 101 reboot. Today, she helps millions manifest love, wealth, and success through tarot, astrology, and spirituality.

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Chapters

00:00 Meet the Manifestor

01:54 Manifestation Basics and Real Stories

12:55 Fire Horse Energy and Taking Action

23:17 Proof Folder Mindset

25:16 Joy and Manifestation Flow

27:32 Palm Reading and Big Shifts

Guest

Soma Chhaya

Manifestation Creator

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Soma Chhaya | Tik Tok

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Host

Ellina Abovian | Podcast Host, Armenian American Storyteller, and Proud Single Mom

In this solo episode, Ellina shares recent life updates, including moving to a larger home and describes 2026 as a time of change, relief, and letting go of past baggage, answering listener questions and how she met her boyfriend.

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Chapters:

00:00 Turning 40 Reset

03:16 New Love Story

09:28 Confidence and Calm

24:13 Vulnerability Through Podcasting

25:46 Starting Over And Seizing Momentum

30:12 Divorce Growth And Life Reset

Host

Ellina Abovian | KTLA 5 News reporter Armenian American storyteller, and proud single boy mom

Katie Kyleen is a spiritual teacher, intuitive healer, and international speaker known for her work in energy healing, consciousness development, and spiritual psychology. She is the founder of Connecting with the Creator, a global spiritual school focused on helping individuals access inner healing, guidance, and personal transformation. 

Katie teaches workshops, private sessions, and international events centered on energy alignment, intuitive development, and what she describes as direct connection to “Source” or higher consciousness. She has taught globally across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America, and is recognized for blending spiritual psychology with modern personal-growth practices.

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Chapters

00:00 LA Energy + Meet Katie Kileen: What It Means to Hear the Creator

04:18 The Creator Within: Connection vs Disconnection & the Clair Gifts

14:46 Guidance vs Desire Body: Signs, Synchronicities, and Staying on Path

30:49 Karmic vs Soul Contracts: Fear, Free Will, and “Predestined” Connections

36:57 Purpose & Dormant Soul Contracts: Real-Life Examples (Child Psychologist + Chef)

42:42 Alignment, Vices & Spiritual Bypassing: Choosing the Light + Where to Find Katie

Guest

Katie Kyleen

Spiritual Teacher | Intuitive Healer | International Speaker

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Host

Ellina Abovian | KTLA 5 News reporter

Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom

Sascha Haert is one of the world’s leading relationship coaches for women, dedicated to transforming the way humans connect, love, and relate to one another. With more than a decade of coaching experience, he has helped hundreds of women — including high-profile clients — break old patterns, open their hearts, and create the deeply fulfilling relationships they truly desire. His work focuses on emotional safety, authentic connection, and helping high-achieving women find love without losing themselves.

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Host Ellina Abovian | KTLA 5 News reporter, Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom

Sev Ohanian is an Armenian-American film producer from Glendale, California, and a proud Hoover High School alum. The son of immigrant parents, Sev’s journey into Hollywood began not with studio backing or representation, but with a deep love of movies and the drive to create. More than 20 years ago, he started by making YouTube videos—laying the foundation for a career built on persistence, storytelling, and belief in the long game.

Sev is the executive producer of the critically acclaimed film Sinners which has earned an extraordinary 16 Academy Award nominations. With this achievement, Sev made history as the first Armenian producer ever nominated for Best Picture—a milestone moment not only for his career, but for Armenian representation in Hollywood.

Known for championing bold, original voices at a time when the film industry is rapidly evolving, Sev has become a defining force behind the scenes—navigating the creative, logistical, and emotional complexity of bringing films to life, often without the traditional safety nets of representation early on.

Central to his journey is his partnership with his wife, Natalie Qasabian - a fellow producer whom Sev credits as his unlikely hustler and true partner in both life and work. Together, they exemplify collaboration, resilience, and the power of building something meaningful from the ground up.

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Host

Ellina Abovian | KTLA 5 News reporter, Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom

Amanda Kloots is a TV host, former Broadway performer, bestselling author, and wellness advocate known for her resilience, optimism, and ability to reinvent herself through life’s most challenging moments. She began her career on Broadway, performing in productions such as Good Vibrations, Follies, and Young Frankenstein, before stepping into the national spotlight during the pandemic.

In 2020, Amanda shared her family’s deeply personal journey following the loss of her husband, actor Nick Cordero, becoming a source of strength and hope for millions around the world. She later authored the bestselling memoir Live Your Life, written as a way to cope, heal, and inspire others to choose joy even in the face of profound loss.

Amanda went on to co-host the daytime talk show The Talk and now hosts Amazon’s fitness competition series Trainer Games. A single working mom and self-proclaimed hustler, Amanda is admired for balancing career, motherhood, and wellness with grace, groundedness, and humility — embracing life’s flow while never losing her light.

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Amanda Kloots | Supplements

Amanda Kloots | Fitness

Host

Ellina Abovian | KTLA 5 News reporter, Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom

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Host:

Ellina Abovian | KTLA 5 News reporter, Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom

Mariam Bandarian is a mother of three boys, a longtime advocate of holistic living, and one of my closest friends of nearly 30 years. She chose the path of being a stay-at-home mom while nurturing a deep interest in nutrition, mindfulness, and intentional living. Known for her consistency, grounding presence, and quiet wisdom, Mariam values authenticity, meaningful connection, and protecting her energy — including taking intentional breaks from social media. She brings honesty, humor, and a deeply lived perspective on motherhood, friendship, and what it means to live in alignment.

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Host:

Ellina Abovian | KTLA 5 News reporter, Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom

Gary Chivichyan — also known as “The Armenian Sniper” — made history as the first Armenian to be drafted into the NBA G League, becoming a trailblazer for an entire community that had never seen itself represented on that stage before.

Now 29, Gary is in a new chapter — one defined not just by basketball, but by identity, reinvention, and purpose. He’s a husband, a mentor, and a speaker who’s using his platform to remind the next generation that success isn’t always about becoming the next Michael Jordan — sometimes it’s about becoming the most authentic version of yourself, again and again.

00:00 Tattoo Stories and Their Meanings

01:47 Journey into Basketball

07:14 Overcoming Challenges and Achieving Success

26:00 The Journey of Jamie Kern Lima

26:56 Embracing Individuality and Authenticity

31:46 Guidance, Growth, and Future Aspirations

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Host: Ellina Abovian | KTLA 5 News reporter, Armenian American storyteller, and proud single mom