Deb, Mocktail Mom
Deb, Mocktail Mom
EP 120 | No Girl Left Behind: Marissa Cherepanov's Path to Leadership and Sobriety
EP 120 | No Girl Left Behind: Marissa Cherepanov's Path to Leadership and Sobriety
EP 120 | No Girl Left Behind: Marissa Cherepanov's Path to Leadership and Sobriety
Tuesday 5th August 2025
Join Deb and Marissa Cherepanov as they discuss sobriety, leadership, and empowering women in the latest episode of Thriving Alcohol-Free Podcast.
37 minutes
inspirational
hopeful
challenging
transformative
empowering
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Episode Overview
- Marissa's journey to sobriety and leadership.
- Challenges faced during COVID-19.
- The transformative impact of No Girl Left Behind.
- Empowering women through leadership initiatives.
- Marissa's role in inspiring change and growth.
You cannot control the roller coaster that is life.
In this episode of the Thriving Alcohol-Free Podcast, host Deb welcomes Marissa Cherepanov, a prominent figure in female empowerment and a dedicated advocate for women in leadership. Marissa shares her inspiring journey towards sobriety, revealing the challenges she faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and how a pivotal conversation with her child led to a life-altering decision. Her sobriety began on Russian Christmas, a holiday known for its festive celebrations, marking a significant turning point in her life.
Marissa's journey is not solely about overcoming personal struggles with alcohol; it is also about her commitment to empowering women across North America through her role as CEO of the No Girl Left Behind organization. She describes the organization's transformative events, where women from all walks of life gather to embrace leadership and drive meaningful change.
Marissa's leadership initiatives focus on creating an environment where women can express themselves freely, confront their inner challenges, and emerge with renewed confidence and strength. Beyond her work with No Girl Left Behind, Marissa is a high-performing sales leader for Pandora and the founder of Inspire with Marissa, where she provides career coaching and motivational support to help women reach their highest potential.
Her dedication to female empowerment is evident in the global initiatives she spearheads, which aim to inspire women to embrace leadership roles and drive positive change in their communities. Throughout the episode, Marissa discusses the importance of perspective, resilience, and the power of sharing one's story. She reflects on her own experiences, from standing trial for seven felonies at the age of 17 to becoming a guiding light for others.
Marissa's journey is a testament to the transformative power of vulnerability and the strength found in community support. Listeners are encouraged to take away the message that life is a roller coaster, and while one cannot control its ups and downs, they can choose how to navigate it. Marissa's story serves as a beacon of hope and inspiration for anyone seeking to make meaningful changes in their life, whether through sobriety or embracing leadership opportunities.