For over 30 years, I’ve been on a journey to uncover one of life’s most powerful truths:
self-knowledge is the foundation of resilience, personal growth, and success.

I see self-discovery as an art—one that requires both creativity and precision
to peel back the layers of who we truly are.

Looking back, I know this for sure: the deeper I’ve known myself,
the more confident, adaptable, and fulfilled I’ve become.
Self-awareness has shaped my ability to navigate change,
pursue purpose-driven success,
and live authentically.

That journey—and everything it’s taught me—became the foundation for the work
I now share with others:
Create Your Midlife Philosophy.

Welcome to my world!

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Midlife woman standing confidently next to a stone wall, dressed in business attire, exuding power and self-assurance.

The Journey to Self-Knowledge

I’ve spent my life chasing one big question—what does it really take
to live as your fullest, truest self?

My journey began in Ukraine, where my world was music—structured,
disciplined, and demanding perfection.
It shaped me,
but it also challenged me.

When I moved to the U.S. in 1995, my life became a masterclass
in reinvention—navigating new cultures, building new identities,
and learning that self-discovery is an art as much as a process.

I spent years in pursuit of excellence—earning a Doctorate in Music
from the Eastman School, mastering languages,
working across international borders, coaching high-achievers,
and launching businesses.

By the time I was 34, I had checked every box of success.

And yet… something still felt off.

Then came the moment that changed everything—I chose to step away
from the career I had built and into the unknown.

For the first time, I allowed myself to truly listened to my own voice.
And that voice told me it was time for something more.

Walking away wasn’t easy.
But it was the most liberating, powerful,
and self-affirming decision I ever made.

Because choosing to truly know yourself means having the courage to evolve,
expand, and follow the dreams that are calling you forward.

That moment didn’t just change my career—it redefined my entire life.
And now, my mission is to help other women do the same:
to know themselves so deeply that they trust their choices,
own their path, and step fully into who they are meant to be.

Midlife woman looking up thoughtfully next to a bookshelf, holding glasses in hand, reflecting wisdom and curiosity.
Notebook with a sleek business pen, symbolizing journaling, planning, and intentional reflection.

“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom"
– Anaïs Nin

Midlife parents in elegant attire with their 16-year-old son, standing together in a lavish, spacious room.
Midlife woman sitting in a restaurant, holding a mug, with a dog next to her, looking happy and fulfilled.
Midlife woman sitting on the floor of a home library, wearing stylish clothes, with large bookshelves full of books behind her.

Keeping It Real

I’m not here to preach from a mountaintop or tell you I have all the answers. I don’t.
Like you, I have my moments of doubt, days when nothing makes sense, and times when I question everything.

But here’s what I do know:
I’ve spent years navigating reinvention,
self-agency, and the power of owning who I am.

And my commitment is to bring you the best of what I’ve learned—real, practical, and straight from
my own journey.

Ready to create your midlife on your own terms?

I’m not about fluff, perfection,
or overnight transformations.

I’m about thought-provoking ideas, powerful insights, and helping you build a life that’s truly yours—step by step, choice by choice.

So if you’ve made it this far, thank you.
I hope this is just the beginning
of our connection.

Highlights at a Glance

  • Doctor of Musical Arts, Eastman School of Music

  • Certified Coach & NLP Master

  • Speaker, coach, and reinvention strategist for 15+ years

  • Guided high-level clients across business, politics, and global cultures

  • Founder of Mria Publishing & Create Your Midlife Philosophy

  • Fluent in 3 languages

  • International work across the U.S., Ukraine, and Europe

  • Lifelong learner in self-agency, feminine power & personal growth