Every story has many chapters—and I’m grateful for the chance to share mine through the eyes of others. Below you’ll find interviews and features that highlight the heart, mission, and journey of Motivated Mama. My hope is that these stories inspire you to embrace your own growth, resilience, and dreams—because you’re already the diamond, you just need a little polish.💎
Featured Articles
Bold Journey Interview
Honored to be featured in Bold Journey, where I reflect on resilience, authenticity, and compassion as the foundation of my work and life. Dive into my story and the mission that inspires Motivated Mama every day.
VoyageATL Feature
Grateful to VoyageATL for this spotlight on my path as a mom, life coach, and founder of Motivated Mama. In this interview, I share the heart and vision behind my mission—empowering mothers to live with purpose, grace, and joy.
📰 MainStreet News (Madison County Journal) Feature
Grateful to MainStreet News for this in-depth feature on my journey — from growing up in Ukraine as the oldest of eight, to building Motivated Mama right here in Madison County. The article highlights the PASSION Method®, the importance of embracing flexibility, teaching children to manage their “thought garden,” and the belief that everything is possible when you’re willing to show up and do your best.
Podcast Appearances
🎙️ Olga Pyshnyak-Lawrence On Finding Your Identity, Passion & Joy | LiveWabiSabi Podcast
What does it really mean to find your identity, passion, and joy — especially as a mom building a business and a life she loves? In this heartfelt conversation on the LiveWabiSabi Podcast, I share the journey behind the PASSION Method®, what it looks like to live intentionally, and why reclaiming who you are is the most powerful thing you can do.
🎙️ From Chaos to Calm: The PASSION Method® That Helps Moms Build a Business and a Life They Love | Amariah Murdock Podcast
In this episode, I sit down with Amariah Murdock to talk about going from chaos to calm — how the PASSION Method® was born out of real life, real overwhelm, and a deep desire to help moms build businesses and lives they actually love. We dive into identity, resilience, and the small shifts that make the biggest difference.
🎥 Faces Behind the Places | Madison County Chamber of Commerce
Honored to be featured in the Chamber’s “Faces Behind the Places” series, where I share the story behind Motivated Mama — from my Ukrainian roots and journey to America to building a business rooted in empowerment, aromatherapy, and coaching right here in Madison County.
Out of the Wilderness with Olga Pyshnyak-Lawrence
Podcast interview about the inspiration and message behind my book, “Out of the Wilderness – My Journey to the Land Called Heaven.”
Anne of Green Gables with Olga Pyshnyak-Lawrence
A conversation on resilience, identity, and finding beauty in everyday moments, inspired by “Anne of Green Gables.”
If you’re a journalist, collaborator, or simply curious about my journey, thank you for stopping by. For media inquiries or to connect, feel free to reach out via my contact page.
