By: BNDS Media
On May 10, 2025, She Speaks, a TED-style event, brought together more than 30 immigrant women entrepreneurs, coaches, creators, and visionaries in Menlo Park, California. ISOUL is a global women’s community that unites over 200 purpose-driven members, most of whom are based in the United States. The community brings together immigrant women entrepreneurs, leaders, creatives, and coaches who often seek personal and professional growth. Entry into ISOUL is by application only, and the selection process aims to ensure that members are aligned with the community’s values of integrity, transformation, and contribution.
Violetta Korovkina is a proud member of ISOUL, actively contributing to its mission of elevating women through meaningful dialogue, shared experiences, and conscious leadership. Events like She Speaks are part of the community’s broader effort to create intentional spaces where women support each other, grow together, and potentially amplify their impact.
The She Speaks event featured insightful talks by Jane Milovanova, Marina Davydova, and Violetta Korovkina. Each speaker shared personal stories, insights, and lessons centered on the inner pillars of trust, fear, and courage. What unfolded was not just a professional event but also a space of belonging, reflection, and collective transformation for immigrant women pursuing their entrepreneurial paths in the United States.
A TED-Inspired Format with Potential for Real-World Impact
The gathering followed a TED-style talk format, blending personal storytelling with meaningful insights. Each speaker explored a theme connected to the pillars of trust, fear, and courage through the lens of their lived experience.
Violetta Korovkina delivered a talk titled “Fear as a Fuel,” sharing how fear can sometimes become a catalyst for growth rather than a barrier. She explored how emotional awareness and curiosity may help transform fear into energy for personal and professional expansion. Marina Davydova spoke on “The Architecture of Trust,” offering tools for navigating uncertainty and leading from within. Jane Milovanova closed with “Courage is a Choice,” reminding participants that quiet strength and authenticity can be forms of leadership.
The event also featured mindful networking and an open mic circle, where attendees had the chance to share their insights in one-minute reflections. With more than 30 women present, the atmosphere was both intimate and energizing, creating a space of belonging and mutual encouragement.
Photo Courtesy: Violetta Korovkina
The Collective Strength of Community in Entrepreneurship
Jane Milovanova, Marina Davydova, and Violetta Korovkina delivered talks on different aspects of entrepreneurship, including visibility, transformation, and mindset. What united their messages was the idea that success often thrives in community.
Each speaker emphasized the importance of a strong support system, especially for immigrant women who frequently face added challenges. Whether it’s navigating legal frameworks, building confidence, or simply realizing you’re not alone, community can serve as a force for forward movement. As one attendee shared, “It’s like someone lit a fire in me that I forgot was even there.”
From Fear to Fuel: A Coaching Perspective
In her work as a business consultant and professional coach, Violetta Korovkina often helps clients reframe fear. Her talk focused on turning fear into fuel. She shared how fear might act as a signal for what matters most and how replacing fear with curiosity could open the door to creativity, resilience, and growth.
“Fear is not something we need to eliminate. It’s something we need to listen to,” Korovkina explained. “But then we need to move through it. We need to ask better questions. We need to replace fear with curiosity. That’s where growth often starts.”
This approach resonated with the audience, many of whom were navigating transitions or building businesses in unfamiliar environments. “Curiosity is what can keep you going when the original plan falls apart,” she added.
Building a More Inclusive and Resilient Economy
Supporting immigrant entrepreneurs through education and community-based mentorship can help more than individuals. It may strengthen the business ecosystem as a whole. When immigrants are equipped to succeed, they often bring fresh ideas, create jobs, and foster collaboration across cultures.
Events like She Speaks and communities like ISOUL are not just inspiring—they may also play a role in building a more resilient and inclusive economy. These spaces demonstrate what becomes possible when people feel safe, supported, and connected.
Photo Courtesy: Violetta Korovkina
Violetta’s Approach to Empowering Entrepreneurs
Beyond her role as a speaker, Violetta Korovkina has reportedly helped generate over $300,000 in digital product launches in the U.S., working with immigrants and first-time business owners. Her consulting practice focuses on helping clients turn their expertise into scalable digital offers, using a profit-sharing model.
She works with clients who often start with limited resources. With structure, coaching, and strategy, many have gone on to earn thousands of dollars doing what they love. Korovkina suggests that every person has something valuable to offer and that business can be designed to be both profitable and meaningful.
A Moment of Shared Growth
The She Speaks event created more than inspiration. It became a space where women reconnected with their purpose, exchanged insights, and felt truly seen. With over 30 women in attendance, the gathering offered both depth and connection, making it a notable reminder of what can happen when mission-driven individuals come together. Participants described it as a rare combination of emotional safety and practical learning.
For immigrant entrepreneurs, this kind of environment can change everything. It may help break cycles of fear, build confidence, and open new opportunities. As Violetta Korovkina noted, “This kind of space is not a luxury. It’s a necessity. It’s how people often rise.”
Published by Joseph T.
