The I'm Factor
The I'm Factor Podcast inspires people to reach their fullest potential and live out their happiest life through the "I'm Factor" mindset. Host, Gabriella Stras, brings on inspiring people in her network who have done extraordinary things to show the "I'm Factor" at play in addition to episodes ranging from career, health & wellness, and hot topics young adults go through. The podcast offers a relatable community that fosters positive, go-getters to overcome obstacles and do extraordinary things. Everyone has an "I'm Factor", what’s yours?
Episodes
28 episodes
2024 Prep Talk Mini Series: How to Create a Vision Board
Welcome to the last episode of the 2024 Prep Talk Mini Series and Season 2! In this episode, I share my process on how to create a vision board to visually represent your goals and intentions for the year ahead. I break down my approach and sha...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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39:48
2024 Prep Talk Mini Series: How to Set Goals
Welcome to the second episode of the 2024 Prep Talk Mini Series! In this episode, I share my process on how to set goals for the upcoming year in a way that is not overwhelming and sets you up for success. I break down my "backwards" goal...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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35:13
2024 Prep Talk Mini Series: How to Reflect on Your Past Year
Welcome to the first episode of the 2024 Prep Talk Mini Series!!! In this first episode of three mini series episodes for December, I share my process on how to reflect on the past year in preparation for setting goals and intentions for the ne...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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33:51
The Impact A Gratitude Mindset Can Have On Your Life
In this solo episode, I break down my take on a topic that is perfect for the holiday season...gratitude. Appreciating the positive aspects of life has beneficial effects on your mental well being that in turn, helps you live you...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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31:37
How To Bring Authenticity Into Our Daily Lives
In this short but sweet solo episode, I break down my take on a trendy buzz word...authenticity. Being true to yourself and living life authentically is a core pillar of the I'm Factor mindset so I am excited to share my ta...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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32:34
Impacting The Social Media World Through Food, Family, And Bravo - With David Ruin of Mile High Bites
In this week's episode, I sit down with a very exciting guest - my dear friend, David Ruin! David is a research scientist by day and a foodie by night who is the star behind @milehighbites. We discuss everything from how and why he started his ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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1:17:57
The Power Your I'm Factors Have To Make An Impact
We are back with season 2!!! In this short but sweet first episode of a new season, I reflect on the realization I had this summer on how the I'm Factor concept is all about IMPACT- the impact we have on ourselves and others. I dive deep into h...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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20:11
The Last Of The First Of Many
WOW! The final episode of season 1 is here!!! In this final episode, I recap the first season, express my deep gratitude, share some key lessons learned that are applicable in everyday life, and tease what is to come in the future for The I'm F...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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34:30
Making The Move To The City That Never Sleeps
This week we have another solo episode but this time, it's around a topic that I did not get a chance to speak about in our prior Q&A episode.... my move to New York City! I share all about why my husband and I moved to NYC, my experience a...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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58:36
How To Cultivate Your Environment To Help You Live Your Best Life
This week's solo episode is a short and sweet one around a very important lifestyle topic... cultivating your environment. Wherever you spend most of your time, that environment is key to your success and how you live out your life. In th...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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27:32
How My Dear Friend's Humor Led To A Powerful International Impact
Today's episode is another super exciting one! I sit down with my friend, Gary Guz aka Garik Sukarik, who is an entertainer, a content creator, a comedian, and so much more. We dive into how he entered the acting world, how his humor led him to...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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1:20:39
Normalizing The Conversation Around Your Relationship With Money
This week's solo episode is another vulnerable one where I start up a conversation that many people are afraid to speak on... money. I get into my take on finances, the importance of understanding your relationship with money, and how tha...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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45:27
How A Family Trio Became Icons In The Luxury Beauty Space
Today's episode is a super exciting one for The I'm Factor Podcast!!! I sit down with an incredible family trio that have become icons in the luxury beauty space providing glam for celebrities and brides all over the world. Senda Ceka, Drita Pa...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:22:45
How Saying Yes To Opportunities Is Everything
This week's episode is short and sweet! I discuss how saying yes to opportunities is beneficial through two examples that I share from my personal and professional experiences. I hope you enjoy this episode and get ready for some exciting thing...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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29:06
A Young Couples Journey Through Navigating Hardships And Leading With Love
As promised, you get two episodes this week my amazing husband, Ryan! In honor of our 1 year wedding anniversary, Part 2 is all about our journey around obstacles we have faced as a couple, how we overcome these obstacles, and we also reflect o...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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41:29
How My Husband Restarted His Career And Is Achieving Professional Happiness
This week you get not one, but two episodes with an extra special guest... my amazing husband, Ryan! In part 1, we dive into Ryan's professional journey and get into his previous experiences owning restaurants and the obstacles that came with t...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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50:48
How Therapy, Women's Sexuality, And Intimacy Leads To Empowerment
On today's episode, I chat with Desiree Nazarian, a licensed sex & intimacy therapist. We have an intimate and dynamic discussion around what sex therapy is and is not, we dive into the importance of women connecting with themselves, we dis...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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52:25
Getting To Know Your Evolving Self Through Reinvention And Unbecoming
The 10th episode of The I'm Factor Podcast calls for a special solo episode! On this episode, I share my thoughts around a very relatable topic... evolving as a person and re-getting to know yourself. I take you through my thoughts on this conf...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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47:03
A Father's Take On Life, Obstacles, and Opportunities
Today's episode is Part 2 of my special conversation with my incredible dad, Alan Sapoznik. In Part 1, my dad shared his interesting story about immigrating from the former Soviet Union to the United States and in Part 2, we discuss how he buil...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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37:11
How Resiliency Helped My Father Immigrate And Begin A New Life In America
Today's episode is another special one as I chat with my incredible dad, Alan Sapoznik. In Part 1, my dad shares his interesting story about immigrating from the former Soviet Union to the United States. We hope you enjoy it and get ready for P...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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56:36
Getting More Personal And Real - Q& A With Our Host
On today's episode our host, Gabriella Stras, sits down and answers your questions! She covers your personal questions and all things related to The I'm Factor Podcast and brand. If you liked this episode, don't forget to Rate, Rev...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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51:13
Navigating Life, Relationships, And New Ventures With My Sister-In-Law
On today's episode, I chat with my amazing sister-in-law, Isabelle Altmark. Isabelle is newly married, runs a Behavioral Health agency for children with Autism Disorder, and recently started her own content creation page. We chat about how Isab...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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59:11
How To Pivot Your Career And Obtain A Robust Network
On today's episode, I chat with my friend, Kim Levandovsky. Kim is a commercial real estate broker in New York City and has prior experience in building a startup from the ground up. We discuss his professional story on how he has made major pi...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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47:22
How To Live With Your I'm Factor
On today's episode, we get real, we get raw, and we get very vulnerable. As part of the podcast's new series, Real Gabby Talks, I share what feels right. This week, it is an experience that felt like a major setback and I wanted to sha...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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41:12
How A Mother Has Inspired Her Daughter Through Positive Perspective
Today's episode is extremely special as I chat with my incredible mom, Clara Sapoznik. We discuss her personal and professional story all the way from immigrating to America, becoming an influential woman in the corporate space, having a child ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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47:52