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Brilliant Balance

Cherylanne Skolnicki
Work-Life Balance
Personal Development
Coaching
Women's Empowerment
Investing In Oneself
Procrastination
Leadership
Self-Improvement
Procter & Gamble
Women Empowerment
Productivity
Five E's Of Leadership
Sales
Delegation
Fashion
Women In Leadership
Self-Care
Time Management
Working Moms
Summer

You deserve a big, full life and the freedom to enjoy it. The Brilliant Balance Podcast helps women in leadership design their next chapter for sustainable success—without burnout. Every week, host Cherylanne Skolnicki, a leading expert in work-life balance, leadership growth, and mindset coaching, shares ideas, inspiration, and insights to help high-achieving women align their ambition with perso... more

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Latest Episodes

Are you ready to reevaluate how much being liked really matters? In this episode, I'm talking about the surprising, powerful, and sometimes uncomfortable truth that seeking approval can actually keep us from reaching our full potential.

I'll explai... more

Today, I'm joined by communication scholar and Baylor professor Dr. Allison Alford to shine a light on a topic that speaks directly to the heart of so many women—the often unseen work of "daughtering." If you're the steady anchor of your family, the ... more

If you're like me, you know you aren't the same woman you were a year or even a month ago. In this episode, I'm inviting you to make a powerful shift—to make decisions like the woman you're becoming, not the one you're outgrowing.

I'll talk about h... more

Today, I'm handing over the host chair and letting you in on a different conversation, where I'm the one answering the questions!

In this episode, which I'm re-airing after we recorded it for her show, Molly Asplin interviews me about the story beh... more

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Recent Guests

Allison Alford
Communication scholar, speaker, and clinical associate professor at Baylor
Baylor University
Episode: Carrying the Family: The Burden & Blessing of Daughtering with Dr. Allison Alford
Cherylanne Skolnicki
Founder of Brilliant Balance; interviewee in this episode
Brilliant Balance
Episode: Success Looks Different in Every Season—Cherylanne Is Interviewed by Molly Asplin
Dana Bernstein
Conflict resolution author, speaker, and consultant
Dare to Live Brave
Episode: You vs. You: Why Inner Conflict Makes Everything Harder with Dana Bernstein
Aimee Holguin Rickabus
Entrepreneur, author, mother of six, and CEO of Tomahawk Information Solutions
Tomahawk Information Solutions
Episode: The ROI of Invisible Labor: A New Lens on Women's Leadership with Aimee Rickabus
Aimee Rickabus
Entrepreneur, author, mother of six, and CEO of Tomahawk Information Solutions
Tomahawk Information Solutions
Episode: The ROI of Invisible Labor: A New Lens on Women's Leadership with Aimee Rickabus
Heather Warnke
Certified Enneagram coach and new member of the Brilliant Balance coaching team.
Brilliant Balance
Episode: Become the next version of you: The Enneagram Revisited with Heather Warnke
Sheri Jacobs
An entrepreneur, bestselling author, and keynote speaker whose work has influenced leaders worldwide.
Episode: Think inside the box: How constraints can lead to creative breakthroughs with Sheri Jacobs
Erica Keswin
Workplace strategist, keynote speaker, and bestselling author
Episode: Remaining Human in the Age of AI with Erica Keswin
Kathy Washburn
A cancer survivor, life coach, and positive psychology expert
Episode: The Weather Within: Making Sense of Emotions with Kathy Washburn

Host

Cherylanne Skolnicki
Host of Brilliant Balance

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 390 ratings
  • Love this!

    I found this podcast after a friend had heard Cherylanne speak in person at an event. I love the advice on how to manage work and family without the myth of having it all. One of these days I might join one of the coaching programs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    73desertgirl
    United States7 months ago
  • A must listen for moms

    One of the best and most refreshing pods out there for moms trying to find their balance to being a business owner and parent! Cherylanne is great and engaging with her guests and love that she emphasizes how it’s okay to go easy on yourself.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    helenLV1985
    United States8 months ago
  • This Podcast Is An Absolute Gem!

    This podcast doesn’t just inspire; it equips you with tools to take real action. For an entrepreneur mom like me, it’s a refreshing breath of fresh air and a standout in the world of self-improvement podcasts. I highly recommend it to every woman ready to embrace balance, brilliance, and rest. - Chichi Ukomadu | Start That Business Podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chichi U.
    United States10 months ago
  • Transformative!

    Brilliant Balance is a must listen for anyone looking to find balance and purpose in their busy lives. With her warm, insightful, and relatable approach Cherylanne shares actionable steps to find balance in your life whether you are struggling with family, work, personal growth or maybe all of those things!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    K. Pap
    United States2 years ago
  • Join the sisterhood!

    Come one. Come all - moms, working women, high achievers, seekers of work-life balance, business boss-ladies, sisters - you have found THE place for support, encouragement and practical steps for getting your life to FEEL the way you want it to feel. Cherylanne is a spark plug who will wrap her arms around you and your struggles and help you move towards relief, respite, and positive change all while allowing yourself permission to dream about what’s possible. The sisterhood will make you feel s... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KristaMcL
    Canada2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Many readers note transformational impact on mindset and routines, with specific program recommendations.
Loved the practical, actionable tips for balancing work and life as a busy mom and leader.
A few negatives mention episodes that felt more like ads than content.
Guests bring diverse insights, with strong praise for the host's warm, clear delivery and real-world frameworks.
Listeners appreciate the emphasis on rest and boundaries, not just hustle.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#54
Russia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#204
Netherlands/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#216
Norway/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Carrying the Family: The Burden & Blessing of Daughtering with Dr. Allison Alford
Q: Can you talk a little bit about how daughtering shows up in your work and your research?
She explains daughtering as four buckets of work—doing, thinking, feeling, and being—emphasizing how these tasks are cognitive, emotional, and identity-related and often invisible yet essential to family functioning.
Carrying the Family: The Burden & Blessing of Daughtering with Dr. Allison Alford
Q: So tell us a little bit about like your story, the three-minute version of who is Allison.
Allison shares that she is a Texas-raised researcher and educator, focused on women's lives and the unseen labor they do in families, with a mission to give voice and credit to that work.
You vs. You: Why Inner Conflict Makes Everything Harder with Dana Bernstein
Q: How do you transition to those kind of elements of the technique for resolving conflict?
It starts from the inside; having a calm self sets the tone for resolving external conflicts.
You vs. You: Why Inner Conflict Makes Everything Harder with Dana Bernstein
Q: What are some of the most common conflicts that you see women in this demographic showing up?
They often appear defeated and deflated, feeling they lack power or voice in conflicts, both internal and external.
You vs. You: Why Inner Conflict Makes Everything Harder with Dana Bernstein
Q: When you use that phrase, what kind of inner conflict are you really talking about?
It's about the internal struggle between different desires and values, like wanting to pursue excellence while also seeking adventure.

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This show centers on helping women in leadership design a sustainable, high-impact life—without burnout. Across episodes, the host shares practical strategies for balancing career growth with personal well-being, leadership mindset, time management, and actionable productivity tips tailored for high-achieving women. Guests range from experts to successful practitioner-entrepreneurs, giving listeners frameworks to reduce overwhelm, build healthier routines, and align ambition with personal values. The standout is a consistent emphasis on rest, boundaries, and real-world tactics that fit busy schedules, making it a go-to resource for listeners seeking tangible steps toward a more fulfilled professional and personal life.

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Recent guests on Brilliant Balance include:

1. Allison Alford
2. Cherylanne Skolnicki
3. Dana Bernstein
4. Aimee Holguin Rickabus
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6. Heather Warnke
7. Sheri Jacobs
8. Erica Keswin

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