Connected with Iva

You’re great at celebrating others — but what about celebrating you? In today's solo episode, I’ll walk you through 5 self-recognition exercises to help you boost your confidence, build self-worth, and speak about yourself with genuine kindness. These simple practices will help you see yourself the way others already do — empathetic, capable, and full of light. A gentle guide to feeling grounded, confident, and connected to who you truly are.

Join me and Ceren Ocal in a deep conversation about how collective peace and ancestral healing can transform the way we live. We explore reconnecting with our roots, understanding the subtle ways ancestral trauma shapes us, and finding clarity by stepping away from life’s constant noise. This episode invites you to embrace stillness, nurture meaningful connections, and cultivate a life rooted in quiet purpose and shared humanity. A guide for anyone seeking calm, reflection, and a deeper understanding of how we carry—and can release—the past to create a more peaceful present.

Why do we really need sleep, and why is it so hard to get right? Dr. Andrea Matsumura reveals the overlooked causes of poor rest, the myths we’ve been told, and the actionable strategies to reset your nights—and your life.

You’ve done the mindset work, raised your frequency, and started living with more awareness — but then life throws a curveball. Why do challenges still show up even when you’re growing? In this solo episode, I explore what it means when downs happen during your ups, how old unhelpful loops can be triggered, and the mindset shifts that help you see setbacks differently. If you’re on a self-development journey, this conversation will remind you that growth isn’t about avoiding the downs, but about how you move through them.

Today I’m speaking with Rashina of Amplify Studio about the power of our beliefs, how limiting narratives hold us back, and the constant, never-ending nature of growth. We dive into how to break free from limits and fully step into your true potential.

What if your dating app skipped the endless chat and sent you straight to the date? That’s exactly what Breeze does. In this episode of Connected with Iva, I sit down with co-founder Marsha Goei to talk about the bold app that’s cutting out small talk and helping singles meet in real life, faster.

We dive into how Breeze works, why removing the chat makes dating more intentional, and how this fresh approach is changing the way people connect.

If you’ve ever been stuck in conversations that go nowhere or matches that never leave the app, you’ll want to hear this one.

Rankin on AI, creativity & the future of human connection. AI promises limitless possibility—suddenly, anything feels within reach. But does this push us toward an artistic revolution, or a loss of our humanity? In a world starved for authentic interaction, this is the conversation we can’t afford to miss.

In this episode of Connected with Iva, I sit down with Lindsay Davis — Consultant, Award-Winning Founder of FemTech Association Asia, and global advisor with the UN and Milken Institute. We talk about the fearless side of entrepreneurship, the power of stepping beyond your comfort zone, and what it really means to embrace a purposeful hustle. Lindsay’s insights on action, intention, and creating meaningful change will leave you rethinking how you move through the world, and inspire you to start now.

In this special birthday episode, I’m reflecting on the year I chose to follow my passion and finally launch my podcast.

I share the ups, downs, and everything in between — from the excitement of starting something new, to the challenges of finding my authentic voice, and the growth that came from putting myself out there.

If you’ve ever dreamed of creating something meaningful or wondered what it really takes to start a podcast, this episode is for you.

Join me as I talk about:
– Taking the leap into podcasting
– Finding my unique voice and style
– Overcoming fear and self-doubt
– The lessons I learned about consistency and connection
– Why choosing myself meant committing to this creative journey

This is my year in review.

Clarity lives in action. Confidence does too.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, paused, or unsure — this short episode is for you.

You’ll hear why thought has a limit, why movement matters, and why some opportunities don’t come back.

A 6-minute wake-up call to commit to your goals — and your becoming.