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She Became CEO#22 | Not Everyone Belongs on This Mic | Pitch Me RightEven though my podcast is new, people have pitched me to be on my podcast as guests. So far, I have said no even though at this point, I have started thinking about having guests. This podcast is to help my listeners and prospective guests understand the direction in which this podcast is evolving, so that there is less confusion and disappointment.
In this episode, I will share with my listeners why I declined someone's collaboration offer on an episode. I changed the person's name, thinking it wouldn't be fair to speak about him without giving him t...2025-07-2629 minShe Became CEO#21 | Feminine & Masculine | Your Sexual Energy is Your Creative EnergyShe Became CEO. Of Her Voice. Of Her Money. Of Her Life.
Launched it under a new podcast name; this is a transitional episode. I made this decision for a couple of reasons: first, I no longer wish to push the story of how to remember my name in the front of my message. I no longer want it to be about me, but how, using my experience and skills, I can help other women to pivot from victimhood and become the CEOs of their voice, their money, and their lives. For most of them, it would...2025-07-1919 min
She Became CEO#20 | Dependency is NOT a Bad Word | Adult AttachmentsSince it's a nice number (episode 20), I think it's a perfect time to announce that this is the last episode under the podcast title "Ill Zebra's Transformations." I will continue using this very same channel, but you will see a new podcast name and logo.
In this celebratory episode, I am wrapping up my story, briefly revisiting the story that caused me to start this podcast, and what a profound transformation I have experienced.
The main topic I am focusing on, however, is adult attachment theory. I am also giving you some tips on how t...2025-07-1230 min
She Became CEO#19 | Libido, Loneliness, Sexual Recession | Sex Hormones & SupplementsIn this episode, I blended biology and psychology. In the biology part, I'm talking about sex hormones and intimacy, or lack thereof. You will hear me sharing somewhat contradictory opinions about the supplementation of iodine in our daily diet, and talking about other supplements. In the psychology part, I reference three highly reputable experts and quote some of their wisdom.
2025-07-0525 min
She Became CEO#18 | Hormones Affect Identity | The Chemicals That Affect HormonesDo you feel comfortable in your body? Do you know people who don't? Until recent years, this wasn't a widely discussed topic. Then, it became popular, and we saw people who had decided to change their gender coming out of the closet. We learned to be inclusive and were encouraged to indicate the preferred pronouns in our signature line. I have had the privilege to always feel feminine, which matches the gender determined at my birth. I used to think this was the norm, but I am aware of this being a privilege now. This episode about hormones was...2025-06-2824 min
She Became CEO#17 | Crystals Hidden in The Body | Blackberries, Oxalates & PainWhat if the greens on your plate—or even your superfood smoothie—were silently stirring up inflammation in your body and mind?
In this episode, I continue unpacking my reasons for turning to a strict carnivore diet. We dive into the lesser-known world of oxalates—tiny plant compounds that can do more than just irritate your joints or gut. They can trigger immune overreactions, contribute to prostate and uterine issues, and possibly even disrupt brain health. Yes, we’re talking about potential links to autoimmune conditions, fibroids, neurotoxicity, and maybe even Parkinson’s or dementia.
The scienc...2025-06-2125 min
She Became CEO#16 | They Had Stronger Bones | We Have BreadIn this episode, I talk about our ancestors Homo erectus and Homo sapiens. Homo erectus ate meat and controlled fire. They had bigger brains, but they didn't survive because they didn't care to adapt. Homo sapiens adapted, but their adaptations may have come at a price. We are Homo sapiens, and we continue the trajectory our ancestors started. Can we reassess it and ensure we survive and thrive as individuals and as a species?
In this episode, I referenced:
Dr. Richard J. Johnson, MD https://drrichardjohnson.com/
Science Daily "Laziness Helped L...2025-06-1423 min
She Became CEO#15 | Like a Hanged Man | I Changed My Perspective & Came Out to Talk About ItIf you are somewhat familiar with Tarot cards, you'll know that in Tarot, the Hanged Man card signifies a period of pause, reflection, and reevaluation. It encourages surrender, letting go of old beliefs, and embracing a new perspective to move forward. I was a hanged man for a while, and you may remember me before that period. You may not want to accept the changes in me because I have come back different. If that's the case, it's all right, but perhaps we need to part ways because I can't undo the change, and I can't not speak about...2025-06-0723 minShe Became CEO#14 | Mirror, Mirror, Do I Look Fat? | Fat Won't Make You Fat; Sugar Will.Weight loss is a big thing. Many lose hope. Others torture themselves with depleting diets and exhausting exercises that raise cortisol levels and increase hunger. I've found other ways, the ways that work for me right now. I'm sharing this information to help people avoid and prevent suffering and disease.
In this episode, I mention Dr. Ben Bikman, Dr. Paul Mason, and Dr. Elizabeth Bright.
2025-06-0122 min
She Became CEO#13 | I Don't Want to Pass That Way! | It's not a Destiny--It's Your Choice.I received a question from a friend about my carnivore diet. This episode is inspired by our text exchange and is also a continuation of the previous episode. As usual, you'll hear some captivating fiction and some useful educational information.
The names of experts I am mentioning are: Doctor Garry Fettke, Professor Thomas Seyfried, and Doctor Chris Palmer.
2025-05-2423 min
She Became CEO#12 | The Strong and Fragile Set of Beliefs: What if You Are Wrong?Usually, a strong value and belief system is praised. I have had several major transformations in my life, and I believe it is necessary and healthy to be curious and listen to those with contradicting viewpoints, consider other perspectives, and, if arguments are convincing, modify our belief systems. It isn't weakness, it means you are progressing instead of stagnating. What do you think?
2025-05-1724 min
She Became CEO#11 | Tribute to My Maternal Lineage: Ladybug's Father--Coward or Hero?Can we agree to heal our trauma so that we can resolve conflicts between family members, neighbors, and nations? In this episode, I explore my family history. It's a vulnerable and tragic story that I share with love and respect as a tribute to my Maternal Female Lineage on Mother's Day Eve. As a language and storytelling coach, I am passionate about collecting stories and helping others to collect and share theirs. To learn more about the ways I can help, feel free to email me at ilze@ilzebe.com
2025-05-1123 min
She Became CEO#10 | Beast Who Smells Like Winter: Narcissism is a Real Thing.Do you know what abuse smells like and what its aftertaste is like? Can you imagine living in the skin of an ill zebra who gets chased by a cackle of hyenas? I believe I can live in the brain of Lauma, and see through her eyes. She is the creation of Linda Arāja, and after this episode, somewhat also mine. Can I live in the brain of a beast? Probably not, but I can spot them better now. Yet, ultra vigilance may turn into paranoia. Be careful. Healing means softening and letting go. Let go.
2025-05-0319 min
She Became CEO#9 | From Hushpuppies and Tesla's Code to Stockholm SyndromeBefore I moved to the US, I thought that my English was good. Afterwards, I realized it was not good enough. I had to catch up. In this episode, you'll learn what words and terminology I had to learn, about magic numbers, and my conversation with the Universe.
2025-04-2417 min
She Became CEO#8 | The Half-Life Celebration and the Guarantee of NightmaresHow can one celebrate their half-life mark? One can if one chooses to, or if one follows the signs from the Universe. I did. My vision of how it would happen didn't get fulfilled, but what did happen was worth it. Tune in to learn why.
2025-04-1817 min
She Became CEO#7 | The Stare I Felt, Her Silence, & She Who Wears Her Heart on Her SleeveWhen is it right and when is it wrong to say something? She who speaks boldly and she who hides the truth behind her humor. And what should I do: speak or keep silent forever? As always, to learn more about me, visit ilzebe.com
2025-04-1015 min
She Became CEO#6 | Frost, Two Lauras & a Bunch of TittiesIn this episode, I pick up from where I left it, introduce new characters, real and imaginative, and conclude by having made a full circle. Expect some self-reflective irony and a promise of the light at the end of a tunnel. If you feel compelled to get me to visit you in your inbox, the link to subscribe is here: Subscribe to my e-mails!
2025-04-0320 min
She Became CEO#5 | The Validity of Guilt, the Soul of a Dog & the Waterfall with no WaterThis episode is about packing and unpacking some emotional baggage in the soup of stories spiced with love and frustration. In the previous episodes, you learned a little about my two husbands and my dogs. Each episode is a follow-up to the previous ones. Therefore, it's better to listen to them in their numerological order.
2025-03-2618 min
She Became CEO#4 | Telephone Calls and Skinny-DippingThis is a mosaic of memory pieces from the times of a younger Ilze Be in Latvia. Memory mix of pleasant and painful experiences begin to explain how from a business owner she ended up working as a waitress at an American restaurant. This is the question that so many customers whom she served asked her. If you are one of them, here you have it.
2025-03-2020 min
She Became CEO#3 | Voices in My HeadThere are people, animals, and abstract beings named as feelings talking in my head. I used to think that people who had voices in their heads were not "normal". I labeled them in my mind. To feel "normal", I denied that I also had voices in my head. I needed to come across a recognized source to change my opinion and start listening to what was going on in my head. It's rather fascinating, especially for me as an artist. I see it in colors now. I hope you'll enjoy this episode and feel better about yourself after listening to...2025-03-1517 min
She Became CEO#2 | The WaitressThis episode features a zoomed-in moment in the life of the main character (me). Her outer shell is a woman who is working as a waitress. Yet, more than one person is talking in her head making her confused. She doesn't feel that she fits in her current environment and wonders what has happened to bring her down to the point she is at. This sets up the stage for revealing some episodes from her past so that the stories of transformation can be revealed in the upcoming episodes. The dominating themes are the inherited burdens of womanhood and the...2025-03-1018 min
She Became CEO#1 | Speaking to Heal.The dominating themes are female sexuality and the dogmas around it, the inherited burdens of womanhood, the transition of victimhood into feminine power, traumas trapped in the physical body, healing thereof, as well as intuition, spirituality, and channeling of messages through art. In this first episode, I explain my intent for starting this podcast, how I plan to develop it, and what to expect and what not to expect. I also share some of my vulnerabilities and a memory that made me feel conflicted and will, therefore, always stay with me as long as I live.
Hosted on...2025-03-0514 min
Karjeras mammas#7 Kā apvienot uzņēmējas un daudzbērnu mammas lomu / Ilze Dzene, 4 bērnu mamma un uzņēmējaVai iespējams audzināt četrus bērnus, no kuriem divi ir dvīnes, un vienlaikus vadīt veiksmīgu uzņēmumu? Ilze Dzene pierāda, ka viss ir iespējams! Šajā epizodē viņa dalās savā pieredzē, kā veiksmīgi apvieno mammas lomu un biznesu.
Ko uzzināsi šajā epizodē?
✅ Kā organizēt savu laiku un vadīt biznesu, audzinot 4 bērnus?
✅ Kā Ilze izveidoja visplašāko digitālo uzdevumu krātuvi bērniem no 2 gadu vecuma – dzene.com?
✅ Kā veiksmīgi veidot saturu un piesaistīt gandrīz 70 000 sekotāju sociālajos tīklos?
✅ Kā atrast...2024-11-2641 minKarjeras mammas#6 Kā atrast un attīstīt savus talantus / Ilze Ušacka-Priekule, 4 bērnu mamma, karjeras izaugsmes veicinātāja un “Mācītspēks” skolotājaVai arī Tev ir "izsalcis tīģeris", kuru vēlies pabarot? Sestajā epizodē uzzini, kā atrast savus talantus un kā nesagrauzt sevi, esot bērna kopšanas atvaļinājumā. Kopā ar karjeras izaugsmes veicinātāju Ilzi Ušacku-Priekuli mēs apspriežam talantu nozīmi un to, kā atšķiras jauniešu un pieaugušo konsultēšana.
Ilze, četru bērnu mamma un Rīgas Stradiņu Universitātes Karjeras centra karjeras izaugsmes veicinātāja, talantus dēvē par "tīģeriem" — un palīdzēs tev izprast, kā pabarot savus!
Vineta Bērziņa, šī podkāsta...2024-11-1255 min
Līdera kompassS1E4 Atrast saturu, kas derSaruna ar Ilzi Čerevko* un Elvi Kvalbergu** par to, kur līderiem meklēt ceļvedi: par un ap grāmatām, kas radītas kā orientieris, lai vadības un izaugmes ceļš būtu kaut par kapeiku vieglāks! Epizode veltīta nupat latviski iznākušās Dr. Adizesa grāmatas "Tiecoties pēc Uzplaukuma" gaidāmajām svinībām 30.septembrī plkst. 14:00 tiešsaistē!
*Ilze https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilze-cerevko-2a39075/ līdz šim bijusi SIA "Dižozols plus" Darbības nepārtrauktības vadītāja un Chief Operating Officer. Kopš 2012. gada strādā ar uzņēmumu resursu vadības sistēma...2021-09-2443 min