• How do you turn a negative life event into a positive?

  • Jan 29 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 2 mins
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How do you turn a negative life event into a positive?

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  • What do you do when a war comes to your doorstep?

    For anyone faced with that scenario, survival is, of course, a priority. But once you are safe, is it possible to use that experience for a positive outcome? Are there lessons we can all learn?

    Yana Smaglo is a Ukrainian living in the UK. She fled the war in Ukraine when it began in 2023. She was already a successful fashion designer, but had to flee her own country with just a laptop and a few items of clothing.

    Today she has started again, and has even appeared on the TV to win investment from Dragons Den.

    In this episode Leona talks to Yana about:

    • Fleeing the war in Ukraine
    • Coming to the UK and setting up her business
    • How a strong sense of purpose drives us
    • The power of persistence and a positive mindset

    DON'T FORGET - Leave a review of this podcast to be in with the chance of winning a free hour coaching session with Leona

    LINKS

    Leona Deakin https://leonadeakin.co.uk/

    Nenya: https://www.nenya.online/

    Yana's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yana-smaglo-188798155/

    Yana's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ysmaglo/

    Podcast production by Ginger Wizard Productions https://www.gingerwizard.co.uk/
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