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She Became CEO

ILZE BE BERZINA

She Became CEO is for people who feel behind and want to take leadership of their lives again. Many have worked hard, carried responsibilities, supported others, and still feel unsettled financially, professionally, or personally. This podcast creates space to think clearly about what comes next. We talk about: Rebuilding financial stability in midlife Communication as a leadership skill Hormones, metabolism, and cognitive performance Nervous system regulation and stress Reinvention

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E58 | Three Stories for Easter: A Boat, a Rope, and a...

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2026/04/05

Three Stories for Easter: A Boat, a Rope, and a SeedStories have a way of reaching us differently than direct advice. In this episode, I share three simple stories—not to explain them, but to invite you to think. Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of communication. It works through images, metaphors, and meaning that often speak directly to the subconscious. That is why the same story can feel different depending on when you hear it and what you are going through. This episode is an

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What E57 | What Happened When a Simple Call Turned...

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2026/03/29

A simple birthday call turned into a conversation about politics—and a reminder of how quickly people form strong opinions about complex decisions.In this episode, I reflect on that moment and take it further by working through a detailed and highly opinionated article by a Latvian journalist. I walk through her arguments, her historical references, and her perspective on Iran, global conflict, and recent geopolitical decisions. You will hear about: how narratives are formed and repeated what

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53:02

E56 | Working Internationally, Cultural Differences &...

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2026/03/22

If you’ve ever worked with people from different cultures, traveled abroad, or simply wondered why people behave so differently depending on where they are, this episode will likely stay with you. In this conversation, I invited someone who knows me well—my partner, Scott—to share what he noticed when stepping into my world: Latvia, my background, and the way I see people, business, and culture. We talk about what it actually feels like to move between countries—not as a tourist, but as someone

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E55 | Hiring Tips for New Entrepreneurs: How to Build...

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2026/03/15

If you are starting a business and thinking about hiring help, this episode may save you time, money, and frustration.Many early-stage entrepreneurs quickly discover that coming up with an idea is the easy part. The real challenge begins when you start building a team, outsourcing work, and figuring out how to turn your experience into a functioning business. In this episode, Ilze shares three real stories from her own entrepreneurial journey that offer practical lessons for new and aspiring

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25:45

E55 | An Important Conversation through Art: Latvian...

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2026/03/08

This episode is different, and in a way, it's also an experiment. I would like to see if it will be enough for you to hear it as an audio episode, or if you will be enticed to also see the video. If you won't check out the video, it means that I managed to describe what was going on the screen sufficiently, even though it was difficult to keep up with the fast moving freames and scenes. And yet, if you are someone who likes art and technology, I hope you'll find it worth checking out because in this

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E53 | What If We Listened to Kids with Leah Ellis,...

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2026/03/01

In this episode, I sit down with Leah Ellis, mother of four and founder of The Society of Child Entrepreneurs (SoCE) — a nonprofit teaching children ages 6–17 real entrepreneurship through hands-on business experience.Leah’s mission is rooted in something deeply personal. As a child, she was told to shrink. Today, she teaches kids to stand up — sometimes literally on chairs — and use their voices. We talk about: Why Leah rejects the phrase “children are the future” How kids build real

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28:00

E52 | Weight Loss: Why You Can’t Separate Hormones...

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2026/02/22

In this episode, I respond to requests to speak about weight loss in midlife — especially the relationship between hormones and the nervous system.I share my personal experience and the information I’ve collected over the years from listening to hundreds of hours of podcasts and reading extensively on metabolic health, thyroid function, insulin, menopause, and nervous system regulation. Topics include: Estrogen, serotonin, and midlife metabolic shifts Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and

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38:46

E51 | I Got Interviewed by John Solleder:...

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2026/02/15

This episode is different from the others—because this time, I’m the guest.I’m sharing a few fragments from Leave Nothing to Chance, where host John Solleder interviewed me. It was my first time ever being interviewed on someone else’s podcast, and John made it easy. We talk about communication, why listening is the foundation of clear messaging, how trauma can shape how we speak and relate, and how I work with both organizations and individuals to clarify what’s not working—and what to do next

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53:01

E50 | Authenticity Has Boundaries: Building Community...

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2026/02/07

In Episode 50 of She Became CEO, I welcome back my very first podcast guest, Paige Royal, for a conversation about community—how we build it, how we belong, and how we sometimes outgrow it.We talk about authenticity versus “filtering” ourselves in different spaces, loneliness (including the kind that comes from language and cultural barriers), and why shame—especially around money—keeps people quiet. I also share how learning English as a 12-year-old became my way into

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34:36

E49 | Jermaine Ee on Legacy, Loss, and the...

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2026/01/31

This episode was recorded just before Ilze travels to Latvia to visit her parents—during their birthday month—and shortly after Jermaine lost his mother.Jermaine asked to be on the podcast not to promote a product, but to honor his mom by sharing her story and the lessons she left behind. What unfolds is a quiet, deeply human conversation about parents, time, migration, money, and the conversations we postpone because they feel uncomfortable—or too final. In this episode, we talk about: Losing a

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38:07

E48 | Starting a Business Without Being on Camera —...

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2026/01/24

This episode is for people who want to create income without being on camera, without “selling themselves,” and without a large upfront investment. My guest, Paul Apollonia, has been buying and selling on eBay since 2001. Over the past two decades, he has built a sustainable eBay business, weathered economic downturns, and helped individuals and businesses turn overlooked items into real income. In our conversation, Paul shares why eBay is a particularly strong option for people who

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50:46

E47 | Kaye Squire on Brain Health, Trauma, and Why...

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2026/01/17

In this episode, I speak with Kaye Squire, a member of the Amen University community who chose to share her story publicly after years of hesitation.Kaye explains that her reason for speaking out was simple: if her experience could help even one person feel less alone—and see that there is a better path forward—then it was worth doing. What Kaye shares in this conversation Her very high ACE score (Adverse Childhood Experiences). What childhood abuse and neglect looked like in her own

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E46 | Damaged People Become High Performers: Aldis...

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2026/01/10

In this episode, I talk with Aldis Ozols, whose English is functional, direct, and unconcerned with convention. What stands out is how effectively he uses it to achieve his goals.Aldis is the author of Lose Millions, Win Life, a book shaped by his childhood in a Soviet Latvian village—by cold barns, physical labor, scarcity, and early responsibility—and by the long years that led him far beyond Latvia, eventually rebuilding his life in Ghana. The book traces how those early conditions forged a

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S2/E45 | Beyond Logic: Listen to Your Body to Get...

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2026/01/03

In this episode, Ilze reconnects with Mara Lee Gilbert for a grounded, wide-ranging conversation about trauma, the nervous system, embodiment, and inner wisdom shaped through lived experience.Together, they explore how early conditioning influences behavior in subtle ways, why insight alone doesn’t always lead to change, and how the body holds information long after events have passed. The conversation moves gently through themes of emotional expression, safety, desire, success, and peace—without

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E44 | SKY, Irony, Happy 2026 & Where This Podcast Is...

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2025/12/31

In this year-end episode of She Became CEO, Ilze reflects on how the podcast has evolved over the past year—and shares parts of her story she hasn’t spoken about publicly before.This episode begins with a short spoken-word poem inspired by the idea of irony: promises that sound like certainty, the illusions we build our lives on, and the unexpected way strength and wisdom often reveal themselves only after everything falls apart. What this episode is really about This episode marks a shift

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E43 | Talking About Sex, Money, Power, and...

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2025/12/27

This episode is not a typical interview. It’s a curated compilation of conversations I had with Mara Lee Gilbert five years ago — conversations that shaped why this podcast exists. We talk about sex, power, vulnerability, creativity, and topics people are curious about but rarely discuss openly.— I started this podcast knowing it would be a learning curve, so I thought the fewer people who heard the first episodes, the better. At the time, I not only didn’t expect anyone beyond my very closest

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E42 | Comedy for Creators: Lynn Harris on Pitching,...

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2025/12/20

Comedy is often treated as something instinctive — you’re either funny, or you’re not. This episode challenges that idea.In Episode 42 of She Became CEO, I talk with Lynn Harris about comedy as a craft: something you can study, practice, refine, and build over time — much like any other creative or professional skill. Our conversation focuses on what comedy looks like behind the scenes, especially for people who are not trying to become full-time performers, but who want to: write better pitch

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E41 | Healthy Longevity, Beauty, and Reinvention with...

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2025/12/13

In this episode, I sit down with Leslie Hocker for a thoughtful conversation about healthy longevity, beauty in midlife, partnership, and purpose-driven business.I chose to share Leslie’s story because it connects deeply with a theme I often return to on this podcast, namely: So many women—especially those who have experienced trauma—hold back from sharing their wisdom because of how they feel about their appearance or themselves. Healing confidence doesn’t happen overnight. It happens in small,

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E40 | Speaking Is Silver; Keeping Quiet Is Gold | A...

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2025/12/06

In this milestone 40th episode, I decided to do something different. I wrote down the dominant impression or feeling that stayed with me from each guest. Then, borrowing a tradition from Toastmasters, I acted as a one-person jury and chose one “gold medal” guest — not to rank people, but to highlight specific qualities in communication and presence that stood out. Here’s a quick look at the eight guests whose conversations I reflected on: Paige Royal — bold vulnerability rooted in

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E39 | Friendship, Humor & Mark Twain: Talking with...

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2025/11/29

In this warm and entertaining episode, I sit down with my dear friend Don McNeill—a speaker, humorist, and lifelong admirer of Mark Twain. Don has spent years studying Twain’s life, voice, and wit, and he now performs as Mark Twain himself, bringing the celebrated American author to clubs, gatherings, and events across North Carolina.We talk about Don’s unforgettable journey into public speaking, the joys and mishaps of stepping into the shoes of a historical icon, and the experiences that shaped

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