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In this episode of The Affluent CEO Show, Yuliana sits down with Marina Ivanov, founder of Apex Transit Solutions, to explore what it truly means to own your power — especially as a woman leading in a traditionally male-dominated industry.
Yuliana opens with a deeply personal reflection from her corporate years in supply chain logistics, sharing the moment she realized she was the only woman in a room of eleven men — a wake-up call that ultimately changed the trajectory of her life.
Marina shares her journey of building Apex Transit, navigating fear, visibility, and self-doubt, and the courageous decision to stop playing small. Together, they unpack the invisible barriers women often face in leadership, from shrinking themselves in business conversations to hiding behind others’ names, and how reclaiming sovereignty becomes the gateway to real impact.
This conversation is a powerful reminder that leadership isn’t about performance — it’s about presence. It’s about stepping into your authority, trusting your voice, and recognizing that the power to create your life already lives within you.
Marina leaves listeners with a moving message: every dream carries purpose, and when you choose to fully own your power, you don’t just change your own world — you create ripple effects that transform communities, teams, and lives.
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