Work-Life Balance for Ambitious Women: Cherylanne Skolnicki on Burnout, Perfectionism & AI | Ep 59

Send us Fan MailWork-life balance for ambitious women isn't about perfection — it's about core strength. So says Cherylanne Skolnicki, founder of Brilliant Balance, who has spent years helping high-achieving women answer one question: how do you build a big life without burning yourself out in the process?In this episode, Aimee Rickabus talks with Cherylanne — former 15-year Procter & Gamble executive, leadership coach, and host of the Brilliant Balance Podcast — about what real balance looks like for women in their peak years.Cherylanne shares:- Why balance is core strength, not equal sides of a scale- The "complexity curve" and why your peak years feel impossible- Why perfectionism gets you to the top — and stops working there- High care + low trust = an inability to delegate- Why women cannot afford to sit out the AI revolution- How podcasting became the "free front door" of her coaching business- What she'd do differently if she were starting todayWhether you're a working mom in survival mode, a woman entrepreneur learning to delegate, or a high achiever recovering from perfectionism, this conversation will give you a smarter, more compassionate framework for designing the life you actually want.🔗 CONNECT WITH CHERYLANNE SKOLNICKI:Instagram: @cskolnicki / @brilliant_balanceWebsite: https://brilliant-balance.comLinkedIn: The Brilliant Balance Company🔗 CONNECT WITH THE MANAGE HER:Website: https://www.themanageher.comInstagram: @themanageherYouTube: @themanageherTikTok: @themanageherLinkedIn: @themanageher———The Manage Her® Podcast — hosted by Aimee Rickabus. Honest conversations on leadership, financial empowerment, motherhood, wellness, and career reinvention for ambitious women.🎧 SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-manage-her/id1809208475Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/03FuFRyzkaWhZkk5yxFePJAmazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/91c217a5-4245-4b83-8d15-8edfdde06884/the-manage-her📲 CONNECT WITH THE MANAGE HER®:Website: https://www.themanageher.comInstagram: @themanageherTikTok: @themanageherYouTube: @themanageherLinkedIn: @themanageher💗 If this episode resonated, follow the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts, and share it with a woman who needs to hear it.© 2026 The Manage Her®. All rights reserved.