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In this insightful interview, Cherylanne, founder of Brilliant Balance and host of the Brilliant Balance podcast, discusses her role as a trusted advisor to women leaders across the nation. 

Reflecting on her 15-year journey as an entrepreneur, Cherylanne  emphasizes the importance of balancing professional and personal life, especially for women who strive to excel in both areas. She highlights the significance of self-leadership, vulnerability, and the power of choice in navigating life's complex demands. 

Cherylanne  also talks about the importance of creating supportive communities, receiving help, and embracing both ambition and power. The conversation delves into practical strategies for managing time, distributing responsibilities, and maintaining priorities, while also addressing the cultural and personal expectations that often lead to overwhelm and burnout.

In this episode, Kathy and Cherylanne discuss:

• Self-Awareness and Narrative Healing
• Control vs. Genuine Personal Power
• Modern Parenting Challenges and High-Performance Culture
• Empowerment Through Choice and Time Management
• Gender Dynamics in Household Responsibilities

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Narrative Healing, by Lisa Weinert
• The Perfectionist Guide to Losing Control by   Katherine Morgan Schafler
• Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic—And What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Wallace

More About Cherylanne Skolnicki

• Visit Brilliant Balance’s website 
• Follow @cskolnicki on Instagram
• Follow Cherylanne on Linkedin 

Cherylanne Skolnicki is on a mission to redefine what it means to have it all. She has taught thousands of brilliant women around the world how to have a big, full life and the freedom to enjoy it. With a B.S. from Cornell and an MBA from Emory, 15 years as a marketing executive at Procter & Gamble, and another 15 as an entrepreneur, Cherylanne is a trusted advisor to female leaders in business, medicine, law, science, entertainment, and academia. As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Brilliant Balance, she also hosts the top rated Brilliant Balance podcast. Her work has been featured on NBC, ABC, and CBS, and in publications like Forbes, Working Mother, Success, and The Huffington Post. She is a Forty Under 40 Honoree, one of Cincinnati’s 100 Wise Women, and a member of the American Academy of Achievement. Together with her husband of 24 years, she is a proud parent of three dynamic teens. With her signature Brilliant Balance Blueprint, she equips women to pursue their potential without regret.

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