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Brilliant Balance

Cherylanne Skolnicki
Work-Life Balance
Personal Growth
Leadership
Women In Leadership
Personal Development
Time Management
Women Empowerment
Burnout
Decision Making
Self-Improvement
Coaching
Self-Care
Women's Empowerment
Perfectionism
Self-Awareness
Entrepreneurship
Mindfulness
Emotional Resilience
Productivity
Clarity

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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Alison Fragale
Organizational psychologist, author of Likeable Badass
Episode: Being a Likeable Badass - with Alison Fragale
Beatriz Albina
UCSF-trained family nurse practitioner, somatic experiencing practitioner, master certified somatic life coach, author of End Emotional Outsourcing
Beatriz Albina (personal practice)
Episode: Functional Freeze: The Hidden Nervous System Pattern Holding Women Back with Beatriz Albina
Kate Northrup
Best-selling author, entrepreneur, speaker; creator of Relaxed Money Method
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Episode: Getting Good with Money: A Conversation with Kate Northrup
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

Host

Cherylanne Skolnicki
Host of Brilliant Balance

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 391 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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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Some episodes are noted for feeling promotional when mentions of programs appear.
Listeners praise practical, actionable tips that fit busy lives.
Fans appreciate the community and ongoing coaching opportunities tied to the show.
Many highlight the host's warm, supportive delivery and clarity in communicating boundaries and balance.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#130
Italy/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#189
Australia/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#118
Sweden/Business/Careers

Talking Points

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Am I being selfish? Listener Questions Answered
Q: With teenagers, I feel guilt because they'll be home for the last years and I should savor every moment. How should I think about this now?
Presence shifts with teens; balance being available when it matters with pursuing your own interests. Show them you have a full life and encourage independence while staying emotionally present for key moments.
Am I being selfish? Listener Questions Answered
Q: I'm rediscovering a hobby like playing guitar but feel compelled to hide it because it seems indulgent. How can I pursue this without secrecy and judgment?
Differentiate privacy from secrecy; own the hobby, share it casually, and let others witness your joy. Reducing secrecy can lead to more support and less internal guilt, and it helps model healthy self-care for your kids.
Am I being selfish? Listener Questions Answered
Q: I planned a weekend trip with college friends and faced guilt from my kids. How can I manage that guilt and still enjoy the trip?
Validate your kids' emotions, but separate their feelings from your justification for the trip. Communicate the importance of the time away, plan check-ins, and reframe presence as a long-term benefit to family relationships rather than absence.
Am I being selfish? Listener Questions Answered
Q: I started waking up an hour earlier to work out before the kids get up. My husband comments that it must be nice to have an hour to myself. How do I hold onto this new practice without it becoming a whole thing?
Frame it as a clear plan I need this hour and share the exact schedule, while acknowledging household logistics. Avoid asking for permission and instead state the commitment, and discuss how the timing affects division of labor so everyone understands the shift.
Being a Likeable Badass - with Alison Fragale
Q: What is the Likeable Badass concept and how do warmth and competence come together in this framework?
The two core dimensions are warmth (likability, intentions to help) and competence (ability, assertiveness). The intersection creates a status signal; signaling both convincingly leads to respect, influence, and advancement.

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The show centers on helping high-achieving women design sustainable careers and personal lives that feel balanced, fulfilled, and free from burnout. Across episodes, topics such as leadership mindset, time management, delegation, boundaries, money mindset, and somatic practices for stress resilience recur, often framed through actionable frameworks and real-world coaching experiences. A notable strength is the host's blend of practical advice with interviews from experts and entrepreneurs, plus clear invitations to engage with coaching programs and community resources. Listeners are likely drawn to pragmatic, no-nonsense strategies that enable professional growth without sacrificing family and personal well-being, making it appealing to wom... more

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1. Alison Fragale
2. Beatriz Albina
3. Kate Northrup
4. Allison Alford
5. Cherylanne Skolnicki
6. Dana Bernstein
7. Aimee Holguin Rickabus
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