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HER STORY IN FOCUS - THE PODCAST
by Vanessa Badura
Her Story in Focus is a podcast where women share the real, unfiltered truth behind their lives — the pivots, the courage, the growth, and the moments that changed everything.These are conversations about becoming — not just building.
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Her Story in Focus with Ellis: She Had to Find a New Identity — After Losing Herself to Burnout
In this episode, I’m talking to Ellis — the voice behind Inner Language, and a woman whose story is a powerful reminder that success doesn’t always mean alignment.From building a highly successful Instagram presence while working full-time, to hitting a point where everything became too much — Ellis openly shares her experience with burnout and what it really felt like to lose herself in the process.We talk about the pressure to keep going, to perform, to function for others… and what happens when your body and mind simply say no.But this conversation is not just about burnout.It’s about rebuilding.About slowing down.About learning who you are when you stop living for expectations — and start listening to yourself again.Ellis shares how she’s now creating from a completely different place — more honest, more grounded, and more aligned with who she truly is.Through her own podcast Inner Language, she gives space to conversations around mental health, life struggles, and the journey back to yourself.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or like you’re living a life that doesn’t fully feel like yours — this episode will speak to you.Links to Ellis:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellisvsgreek/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0M0WhCk5ej3cTr41DgL5rR?si=1f31768106374c6dHer Story in Focus is a podcast where women share the real, unfiltered truth behind their lives — the pivots, the courage, and the moments that change everything.
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With Lucia Makova: Finding Home Within — From a Busy Life to Living Your True Calling
In this episode, I’m talking to Lucia — a yoga teacher based in Chania, whose journey is all about coming back to yourself.We talk about what it feels like to hear the quiet call of a place that feels like home — and having the courage to follow it.Lucia shares how she moved away from a stressful life in Slovakia, and how a journey to India became a turning point that brought her closer to who she truly is.This conversation is about slowing down, reconnecting, and learning to listen — to your body, your intuition, and your inner voice.Through yoga, movement, and her work with women, Lucia now helps others reconnect with themselves — to feel more grounded, more present, and more at home within their own lives.If you’ve ever felt disconnected, overwhelmed, or like something is missing — this episode is a gentle reminder that the answers are already within you.
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With Hairnomade.Mel: From Rock Bottom to Trusting Life Again — Building a Business & Following Your Own Path
In this episode, I’m talking to Melanie — the creative mind behind Hairnomade, a woman who proves that you don’t have to follow a “typical” path to create something meaningful.We talk about what it really looks like to build your own business coming from a traditional background — the highs, the doubts, and everything in between.But this conversation goes even deeper.Melanie opens up about moments where life didn’t go as planned — where things felt uncertain, heavy, and out of control… and how, in those exact moments, something unexpected started to unfold.We talk about trust — in life, in yourself, and in the idea that even at your lowest point, something new can begin.About choosing abundance over fear.About staying open when everything feels unclear.And about creating a life that feels free, creative, and truly your own.This episode is for anyone who feels stuck between what they’ve learned… and what they know is possible.
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Helen Galerakis: She Started at 39 — Then Ran 840 Miles & Changed Her Life Forever
What if the life you’re meant to live only begins when you decide to start over?In this episode, I’m talking to Helen — whose journey is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to change everything.After 20 years in corporate finance, she started running at 39… without knowing that just a few years later, she would run 840 miles across Arizona and set a women’s world record.But this conversation goes far beyond achievement.We talk about what it really means to listen to yourself, to step away from a life that no longer feels aligned, and to create something new — rooted in freedom, nature, and purpose.From discovering a passion later in life to turning it into a business and building a completely different way of living — Helen’s story is honest, grounding, and deeply inspiring.If you’ve ever felt like you’re “too late” or stuck in a life that doesn’t feel right anymore — this episode is for you.LINKS TO HELEN:https://www.instagram.com/livehappyrunfree/https://www.instagram.com/cretanwild/https://cretanwild.gr/
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Episode #1: Alexia Tsadiroglu - Starting Over as a Single Mom of Two | Courage, Business & Building a New Life in Crete
In this episode, I’m sitting down with Alexia — a mother of two, entrepreneur, and one of the most courageous women I’ve met.We talk about what it really means to walk away from a life that no longer feels aligned — even when it’s not easy, and especially when you have children depending on you.Alexia shares her journey of moving to a new country as a single mom, starting over from scratch, and finding the strength to not just rebuild — but to create something entirely new.From leaving a traditional career path, to building her own online business, and now creating a community activity center in Chania for children and families — her story is about courage, growth, and leading by example.This conversation goes far beyond business.It’s about identity, motherhood, resilience, and the quiet decision to choose a life that truly feels right.If you’ve ever felt stuck, unsure, or afraid to take the next step — this episode will remind you of what’s possible.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Her Story in Focus is a podcast where women share the real, unfiltered truth behind their lives — the pivots, the courage, the growth, and the moments that changed everything.These are conversations about becoming — not just building.
HOSTED BY
Vanessa Badura
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