Welcome back to Relationships with Ericka Ush! In this inspiring episode, host Ericka Ushliyanage sits down with Maria Cherkasskaya, business and mindset coach, public speaker, and mental health advocate who helps entrepreneurs manifest their dream life and business on their own terms.

Born in Russia and now based in Ottawa, Canada, Maria is the founder of her own marketing agency and Manifest Change Society, a women’s personal growth and development community.

In this episode, Ericka and Maria explore the profoundly transformative power of manifestation, the importance of self-love as the foundation for all relationships, and how to build a life that's both aligned and fulfilling—on your own terms.

In this episode, Maria shares invigorating insights on:

• Her unexpected journey from corporate project management to entrepreneurship and discovering her passion for helping others manifest success.
• The "Manifestation in Action" framework: gaining clarity on your vision, shifting limiting beliefs, and taking aligned action toward your goals.
• Imposter syndrome
• The difference between "any action" and "aligned, inspired action," and learning to follow your intuitive nudges without overthinking.
• Her perspective on heartbreak
• The importance of setting "requirements" vs. expectations in relationships
• The narrative that being single means something is wrong with you
• The power of community, especially for women
• Building sustainable habits and routines that support your long-term vision, from morning rituals to the power of intentional autopilot

This episode is for you if:

• You’re struggling with imposter syndrome or self-doubt as you step into something new
• You want to understand manifestation in a practical, grounded way that goes beyond "woo-woo" thinking
• You’re navigating the dating world and want to set clear boundaries without settling
• You’re building a business or pursuing a dream and need strategies for sustainable growth without burnout
• You’re learning to love yourself first and want to understand how self-love impacts all your relationships
• You’re ready to challenge societal expectations about what your life "should" look like and create your own rules

Tune in for an inspiring and deeply practical conversation that will empower you to manifest the life you truly want, build unshakeable confidence, and create relationships (romantic and otherwise), that genuinely fulfill you.

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Episode Chapters:

• 00:00 Overcoming Challenges and Building Confidence
• 00:52 Meet Maria Cherkasskaya: Business and Mindset Coach
• 14:47 The Power of Community and Manifestation
• 23:09 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Making an Impact
• 26:12 The Power of Intention and Goal Setting
• 32:36 Self-Love, Relationships, and Personal Growth

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