EP 39: From Ukraine to Purpose with Liz

I had the privilege of interviewing Liz, whose inspiring journey from war-torn Ukraine to the U.S. is a testament to God’s faithfulness and the resilience of the human spirit. We talked about the heartbreak of leaving home, the courage it takes to start over, and how her faith and community helped carry her through cultural transitions and personal challenges. Liz opened up about her career path—from hairstyling to tattooing—and the deeply personal stories behind her craft. Together, we explored how purpose, mentorship, and being fully present for others can transform both your work and your life. Liz’s strength, vulnerability, and commitment to service reveal the power of walking with God through every stage of life.Follow Liz on social:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mallkuf/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mallkuf.tattoo/Subscribe for more powerful stories of faith and purpose. Watch, share, and let’s keep building this community together!Timestamps:00:00 Intro04:34 Escaping Ukraine: The Journey Begins08:01 Cultural Adjustments and Challenges10:55 Arriving in Canada and New Beginnings15:53 Faith and Community Support19:14 The Journey to the U.S.23:02 Reflecting on God's Plan24:56 Journey into Hairstyling and Tattoos26:33 Transitioning into Tattooing27:20 Overcoming Language Barriers28:32 Finding a Place in the Tattoo Industry30:35 The Role of Tattoos in Personal Stories32:45 Creating Connections Through Tattoos34:59 The Importance of Unique Designs37:07 Building a Community and Supporting Each Other37:59 The Journey of Transformation39:19 Navigating Community and Acceptance41:32 The Importance of Accountability in Faith43:39 Finding Mentorship and Guidance45:54 Final Words of Wisdom and EncouragementNew episodes of The G3X Podcast drop every Friday at 10AM EST on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! Follow G3X Fitness:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/g3x_fitness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/g3xfitness/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@g3xfitnessThreads: https://www.threads.net/@g3x_fitnessSnapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/C4YzVOEGX (Twitter): https://x.com/g3xfitnessBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/g3xfitness.bsky.socialLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/g3x-fitness/Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/328XYIL3tkDmUfZicaLT48?si=44f1c303d04b48d8Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-g3x-podcast-god-gym-grind-unfiltered/id1789874680Visit our site for all kinds of God Gym Grind merch: https://g3xfitness.com/Join me on Whatnot for live merch drops!Sign up using my referral link and get a $15 bonus on your first purchase! Plus, you’ll auto-follow me and be first in line to catch the drops https://whatnot.com/invite/g3xfitnessWant to be a guest on the podcast? Sign up here: https://g3xfitness.com/pages/the-g3x-podcastDon’t forget to subscribe, follow, and share! We’re building a community of warriors living the God Gym Grind lifestyle every day.#immigration,#ukraine,#war,#resilience,#faith,#culturaltransition,#personalgrowth,#communitysupport,#newbeginnings,#god,#tattooing,#hairstyling,#mentorship,#support,#clientrelationships,#g3xfitness,#godgymgrind,#theg3xpodcast