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EPISODE · Jan 13, 2026 · 51 MIN

76 | Liz Zaborowska | Break the Mold: Entrepreneur Secrets to a Life You Really Want

from Elevate Your Career

What if your entire life could pivot on a bold decision you never saw coming?Join Nicole McMackin as she sits down with serial entrepreneur and visionary, Liz Zaborowska, a first-generation American whose family’s journey from communist Poland to her success in Silicon Valley is anything but ordinary. In this exclusive episode, Liz uncovers the mindsets, unexpected hardships and surprising “miracle moments” that fueled her rise, blending discipline with wild ambition and a heartfelt drive to help others.You’ll learn the real secrets behind risk-taking, creating meaningful momentum and building abundance, even when the odds are stacked against you. Listen now to escape career stagnation, shatter outdated rules and unlock powerful tools for growth. If you’re serious about upgrading your career and your life, the time is now. Don’t miss authentic strategies and truth bombs you won’t find anywhere else.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – The “abundance mindset” her parents instilled and why giving wins over getting[00:05:01] – Running toward or away? How your upbringing shapes ambition[00:10:15] – Wild sacrifices of immigrant parents, and the untold risks behind starting over[00:18:02] – The dream derailed: How fainting in a veterinary clinic led to a business breakthrough[00:21:13] – The single Kierkegaard quote that transforms networking and your bank account[00:27:00] – Dot-com crash devastation: Losing everything, then learning the only lesson that matters[00:32:35] – Career “pivot points”: BMW or Outward Bound? The decisions that secretly set your destiny[00:38:34] – Crushing comfort zones: The pinky swear goal for 2026 that terrifies (and motivates)About The GuestLiz Zaborowska is a serial entrepreneur, executive advisor and high-impact consultant best known for helping companies, teams and individuals build category leadership. As founder and CEO of Bhava Communications, a top go-to-market agency, and Spring Catalyst, a business team optimization firm, she blends deep expertise in tech with an unwavering commitment to purpose-driven work. Liz’s story – from first-gen American to Silicon Valley leader – is full of unexpected pivots and has inspired thousands to think bigger, move faster and build careers (and lives) they love.🔗 LinkedIn | Bhava Communications | Spring Catalyst | XMentioned ResourcesSpring CatalystBlue Ocean Strategy (book)Impact Players (book)Soren Kierkegaard’s <a...

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