Today's episode is all about motherhood. Iryna opened up about her journey, her pregnancies, breastfeeding and why being a working mom makes her a better mom, why showing her kids there are different options out there is very important for her.

Do you want to be a stay-at-home mom or go back to work, should you breastfeed or give your baby formula? Why women still judge other women for choices they make as moms? Is it ok to touch a pregnant woman's belly? But why not? These and some many other questions were answered in this episode.

We all have an idea of what it means to be a mom but all of us have different journey, motherhood comes to us in all different forms and that what makes it beautiful.

Iryna opened up in a way she has never done in the past so press play and enjoy this episode. #whatsyourdefiningmoment #sharingourstorieshasapowertoheal #whatitmeanstobeamom #motherhood #stagesofmotherhood

Today's conversation is about a mom , who lost her son to a gun violence, and how through grief and with a help of a very strong community she created a foundation to keep her son legacy alive. Angel Shabazz is the founder of The DJ Armstrong Foundation. The mission of the Foundation is twofold: to empower young people and families through scholarships, mentorship, mental health support, and grief assistance, and to walk alongside grieving mothers through A Mother’s Love, a healing community rooted in faith, empathy, and shared understanding. Angel talked about her son Davarie and what an amazing young man he was, that tragic day in 2020 that charged her life forever, and how community have been showing up for her for the past 5 years. I talked to Angel about forgiveness, grief and what kind of gun laws and gun prevention she would like to see. To learn more about The DJ Armstrong Foundation, to donate and get involve , please visit https://www.djarmstrongfoundation.org/ . Folow them on Facebook and Instagram at dj.armstrong_foundation_ #whatsyourdefiningmoment #sharingourstoriesishealing #gunlaws #gunviolenceandprevention #thoughtsandprayersbutnoactions #djarmstrongfoundation

Today's episode is dedicated to all the teachers and educators everywhere. Teachers are there to help us raise our children and create defining moments that are fundamental in our children's lives.

Our guest today is Rachel Schopp, former classroom teacher with over a decade of experience and founder of Allied Education. Allied Education is dedicated to providing personalized guidance and support to families and students. Rachel understands the complexities of the education system and is committed to helping families make informed decisions for their child's academic journey.

On this episode Rachel talked about growing up in Louisiana and being the youngest of 6 children , how she found her own voice and why leaving Louisiana was the right choice.

Rachel takes listens on the journey of some of her defining moments that led her to become a teacher , her experience of teaching abroad and finally deciding to start her own business, helping families navigate education system in Colorado.

To learn more about Rachel and her organization Allied education to to https://www.youreducationally.com/. Also, follow her on Instagram at youreducationalally #whatsyourdefiningmoment #thebeststorytellingpodcast #alliededucation #sharingourstoriesishealing #teachersareourheros #

On today's episode we have a licensed therapist China Borjas, she is the Founder of Ubuntu Wellness LLC - https://www.ubuntuwellness.me/

Therapist corner is a new segment on Moments That Define Us Podcast and you can write in your questions for our therapist to [email protected].

Today, we got to know China and her defining moments that led her to become a therapist, from her family business to her own journey with therapy. China talked about overcoming stigma around therapy and understanding the benefits of it, becoming a trauma therapist and how important it is to be honest with ourselves.

China also answered some of the questions our listeners wrote in. If you are thinking about starting therapy or you've been in therapy for years, this episode is for you. To learn more about China and her practice visit her website https://www.ubuntuwellness.me/ #whatsyourdefiningmoment #sharingourstorieshasahealingpower #therapy #benefitsoftherapy #mentalhealth

On today's episode Iryna had a great conversation with the CEO of Helios Worldwide, Yuki Bi. They spoke about leadership , specifically women leaders and how even in 2025 , even in industries that are targeting women as their primary customers, there are not enough women in the decision making positions. AI has been a big topic , especially in the past year and Yuki gave her take on positive and negative effects AI has. Yuki is from China originally. She spoke about her upbring and navigating life as a immigrant in Canada as well as in US. To learn more about Yuki Bi and her company Helios Worldwide, please visit https://heliosww.com/ #whatsyourdefiningmoment #sharingourstoriesishealing #momentsthatdefineuspodcast #thebeststorytellingpodcast #leadership #womenleaders #immigrants

In today's episode Iryna had one of the most honest, open and vulnerable conversation with the a certified Image Consultant, celebrity stylist, and keynote speaker, Celeste Moore. Celeste shared some of the hardest moments that happened in her life to shape her to be the woman she is today. She shared the lessons she learned going through divorce at 22 and building her empire as a single mom. Celeste shared some of the defining moments that shaped her entrepreneurial journey and why its so important to stay true to who you are and not what everyone else wants you to be.

Today Celeste is a power house business woman, she speak on stages around the country and does exactly what she was meant to do , she helps high-achieving entrepreneurs and executives step into their full confidence and command every room they enter through her signature 4x4 color analysis and VIP styling experiences. Celeste also hosts her podcast called Moore Style- you can check out her podcast everywhere you get your podcast and on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@CelesteMooreImage.

To learn more about Celeste Moore and hire her , visit her website at https://celestemoore.com/

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In today's episode Iryna is in conversation with a Keynote Speaker and Feminine Leadership and Soul Coach , Ber-Henda Williams. She is a resident of Detroit and woman with many gifts and so much wisdom. Ber-Henda offered a very valuable lesson to our listens on how to find your your true calling in life or as she calls it "your soul's calling". She spoke about some of her defining moments that lead her to be the woman she is today and why its so important to be still and listen to what life is whispering to you. You can learn more about Ber-Henda at https://www.ber-hendawilliams.com/ and follow her on Instagram at berhenda. You can also listen to her podcast Soul of a Lead(Her) on spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1fJlneD... or wherever you get your podcast. #whatsyourdefiningmoment #sharingourstorieshasapowertoheal #soulcoach #berhendawilliams #SoulofLead(Her)Podcast

Welcome back to Moments That Define Us Podcast. This is the first episode of season 5. Our host Iryna is talking about what's happening in the county today when it comes to immigration, what it means to be an immigrant, and why its extremely important to treat everyone with kindness. She raised a question "What would you do if you had to flee your county and save your family, provide a better life for them?" Why its important to practice empathy and put yourself in somebody else's shoes and try to understand where people are coming from. #whatsyourdefiningmoment #sharingourstorieshasapowertoheal

In today episode Iryna is joined by Lisa Conway. She is a beautiful human, a heart-led human who opened up in such a vulnerable and authentic way. Today Lisa is a mom, wife, business owner of a hair salon called Vantage Salon in Arvada, CO, community member and so much more. Life hasn't always been easy for Lisa. She started living on her own at the age of 16 in NYC and had to grow up fast but there have been so many beautiful lessons in her journey. Lisa opened up about her experience being an entrepreneur and why she loves so much what she does, how becoming a mom changed her life and why it is important to be who you are and lead life with heart, compassion and gratitude.

To find out more about Lisa and her business , visit her website at https://www.vantagesalon.com/. You can also follow Lisa on Instagram at thedenverhairstylist

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A few weeks ago, Iryna had a chance to have a wonderful conversation with the CEO and co-founder of a Detroit based social enterprise Rebel Nell, Amy Paterson. Rebel Nell is a women owned and mission driven jewelry company. Not only each piece of their jewelry has a unique story but they use reproposed graffiti in their jewelries.

"Rebel Nell is a social enterprise that provides employment, equitable access, and holistic support to women navigating barriers to work—whether due to housing insecurity, incarceration, displacement, disability, or other systemic obstacles".

Amy and Iryna spoke about how Rebel Nell came to be and what is the mission behind it. Amy opened up about hardships and great successes of being an entrepreneur, what motivates her to do this every single day and why building community is not only important but necessary.

To learn more about Rebel Nell and purchases their beautiful jewelry pieces, please visit https://www.rebelnell.com/. You can also follow them on social media at @rebelnell