Be a Groundbreaker with former Pro Volleyball Player and Entrepreneur Gabby Reece

When you look at other women who seem to have it all together, it can be easy to assume that they never have a bad day, or their family is perfect. 

But the truth is, even the most successful experience doubt and anxiety at times. That’s why staying grounded in your life is so important for your happiness and mental well-being. 

In this episode, I’m joined by entrepreneur and former professional volleyball star Gabby Reece. We discuss how to reshape the narrative of your childhood, balancing family and business, and what to focus on for maximum happiness in your life.

Show highlights include:

  • How to use your parent’s shortcomings as a tool for personal growth (7:06)
  • A successful pro athlete’s method for building an amazing future while performing at a high level right now (11:19)
  • Secrets about models and what it can teach you about the true nature of beauty (12:43)
  • How to be beautiful, successful, and fulfilled without making others jealous or resentful (13:57)
  • A simple way to figure out what you can’t control so you can let go and be happy (21:49)
  • Key traits to look for in your spouse or partner for a supportive, lifelong relationship (29:06)
  • Why grappling for power in business and relationships makes you weaker (33:46)
  • One crucial area of your life where being greedy is vital to achieving balance (40:47)

Learn more about Gabby: http://www.gabriellereece.com/

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You deserve a big, full life and the freedom to enjoy it. The Brilliant Balance Podcast helps women in leadership design their next chapter for sustainable success—without burnout. Every week, host Cherylanne Skolnicki, a leading expert in work-life balance, leadership growth, and mindset coaching, shares ideas, inspiration, and insights to help high-achieving women align their ambition with personal fulfillment. Through conversations on leadership mindset, time management, and personal growth, you'll gain the tools to thrive in both your career and personal life. Whether you're considering a career pivot or craving more time for your personal life, you might find yourself asking: How do I advance my career—without working 24/7? Can I achieve my goals while still having time for my family? How do I stop feeling overwhelmed and start feeling in control? What’s next for me—and how do I design it intentionally? If you’ve ever wondered how to fulfill your potential without breaking your life, this podcast is for you. In addition to sharing her own insights, Cherylanne sits down with experts, thought leaders, and ambitious women who reveal their strategies for burnout recovery, productivity for women, and redefining success on their terms. You’ll love the Brilliant Balance Podcast if you like podcasts like: Unlocking Us or Dare to Lead with Brene Brown, Women at Work by Harvard Business Review, The Midlife with Reshma Saujani, We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle, The Mel Robbins Podcast, HerMoney with Jean Chatzky, So Money with Farnoosh Torabi