In this insightful episode, Natasha sits down with Elena Apalkova, the CEO and founder of Mindset to Results. Elena shares her deeply personal journey of achieving massive financial success only to lose it all to betrayal, and eventually being forced to flee the war in Ukraine with nothing but her documents and warm clothes. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Mindset trumps mechanics: Generating income is only part of the equation; without the right internal programming and self-image, financial success cannot be sustained long-term.

The Law of Cause and Effect: We are the ultimate cause of our circumstances. 

Recognising this allows us to stop playing the victim, take radical responsibility, and reclaim our personal power.

Audit your circle: Your network significantly impacts your net worth and your energy. Surrounding yourself with the right people and recognising those who drain you is crucial for sustainable growth.

Resilience is a learned skill: Rebuilding your life is entirely possible even after losing everything, provided you focus on internal growth and invest in the right mentorship.

Purpose fuels perseverance: Having a massive “why,” such as Elena’s goal to build the Thousand Smiles foundation in Costa Rica, provides the intrinsic drive needed to overcome catastrophic external setbacks.

BEST MOMENTS

“It is less about outside factors and more about us, about knowing who we are, what self-image we have, what we expect, and also understanding how powerful we are.”

“Having a money goal is not enough. Because when we just make money work or just work for money and don’t have that big ‘why’ … it will not give us happiness and satisfaction.”

“Everything has cause and effect. According to the law of cause and effect, we become the cause of everything. And everything else what happening to us … it is just results of our own self.”

“Success, as everything else, it has a recipe. And there are different ingredients which you have to collect together exactly like when we cook the cake.”

“People who do much more in life, it is not because they are more genius or they know more. No, just because they have different self-image.”

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HOST BIO

Natasha is a seasoned hairdresser with over 14 years of experience in the beauty industry, renowned for her passion, skill, and dedication to her craft. Specializing in creating personalized, stunning styles, she has worked with clients of all hair types, consistently earning a reputation for boosting confidence and empowering individuals through their hair transformations. Natasha’s approach combines creativity with precision, ensuring each client feels valued and understood. Natasha looks to share insights from the world of hairstyling, creativity, and inspiration, alongside real conversations and meaningful discussions

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