{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Beyond the Narrative: Ivana Polonijo on Owning Your Story and Scaling Success","description":"Can your inner work actually fuel your professional growth? Alice Tang welcomes Ivana Polonijo, founder of Courageous Being, to explore the intersection of conscious leadership and financial independence. Ivana shares a deeply personal look at her 15-year journey to a million-dollar net worth, revealing how she had to &quot;bust&quot; inherited beliefs about what was possible. From her early years as an immigrant to her time in the financial services industry, Ivana explains why money is a living expression of energy that rewards authenticity. Learn why humanizing business is the ultimate strategy for success in the age of AI.  In this episode, you\u2019ll learn: The &quot;Living Energy&quot; Philosophy: How to treat money as a being that moves, rests, and fuels life experiences.  Nervous System Decision-Making: A specific blend of body awareness and intuition to ensure a calm, grounded approach to high-stakes choices.  Belief Busting: Why 15 years of disciplined work must be paired with letting go of ancestral narratives about scarcity.  The Freedom of Detachment: How to plan and envision goals while remaining detached from the specific outcome to achieve true psychological freedom.  Key Moments 01:37 \u2013 Courageous Being: Ivana introduces her conscious leadership center and the mission to humanize business. 03:20 \u2013 Money as Energy: A unique perspective on viewing wealth as a living force that requires movement and rest. 05:30 \u2013 The Defining Memory: Watching her grandparents lose their retirement savings overnight during the Croatian Civil War. 07:55 \u2013 The 15-Year Path: The specific timeline and discipline required to build seven-figure savings while busting limiting beliefs. 09:50 \u2013 Navigating the &quot;Woo&quot; Label: How Ivana handles gender and culture biases in male-dominated financial industries. 11:54 \u2013 The Decision Process: A tactical look at blending nervous system awareness with &quot;internal GPS&quot; intuition. 14:34 \u2013 Owning Your Story: Ivana\u2019s best advice on claiming your past while detaching from the old narrative. 16:06 \u2013 The Neuro-Science of Manifestation: Why Ivana recommends The Source by Dr. Tara Swart for leaders. 17:40 \u2013 Money Legacy: Experiencing yourself as a holistic being where personal and professional growth are one. 19:15 \u2013 Gratitude: A reflection on the new conversation surrounding emotions, money, and psychological safety. ","author_name":"Women's Million Dollar Conversations","author_url":"https:\/\/askalicetang.com\/womens-million-dollar-conversations\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39739105\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197516550"}