Episodes

  • SE01E05 From Engineering to Empowering Women in Marketing | with Anggie Salazar | Set Your Entention
    Sep 24 2025

    In this episode of Set Your Entention, host Lory Passov interviews Anggie Salazar—a partner at Croing Creative Agency—about her inspiring journey from engineering to marketing. As the daughter of immigrants, Anggie shares how responsibility for her family’s financial stability drove her career choices, ultimately leading her to become a leader in the marketing world.
    Anggie opens up about the profound impact of motherhood on her career, her return to work after maternity leave, and the importance of building a trusting, empathetic team. She reflects on how presence, patience, and empathy are key to effective leadership, both at work and at home.

    Together, Lory and Anggie explore:
    Transitioning from Engineering to Marketing
    Building Trust & Empathy in Leadership
    Motherhood & Career: Finding the Balance
    The Power of Presence & Patience
    Women, Networking & Career Advancement
    Redefining Work-Life Balance

    This episode is an empowering conversation about redefining leadership, navigating motherhood, and the strength that comes from trusting your team. Anggie’s journey serves as a powerful reminder that women can lead with both heart and strength, shaping the workplace for the better.

    🎧 Tune in now and don’t forget to subscribe for more deep, real conversations that help you align your ambition with the life you truly want.
    🔗 Learn more about coaching with Lory: https://ententional.com
    🔗 Explore Croing Creative Agency: https://www.croing.com/


    I hope you enjoy this episode!
    Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.
    – Lory and the Set your Entention podcast team


    Connect with Lory on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorypassov/
    Visit the Ententional website here: https://www.ententional.com/


    Listen to Set your Entention on these podcast platforms:
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jnomLeXFZbzmCt6YRZFvQ
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/set-your-entention/id1828386982
    Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90824f71-9daf-4b31-9294-1b98b1c8409b/set-your-entention


    #SetYourEntention #Entrepreneurship #WorkingMoms #Leadership #Marketing #TeamDynamics #WomenEmpowerment #WorkLifeBalance
    #balance #burnout #lionpose #lorypassov #leadwithintention #founderstories #startupjourney #worklifebalance #intentionalleadership #burnoutrecovery #careerreset #founderlife #mindfulsuccess #parentingandcareer #businesspodcast #purposeoverpressure #authenticleadership
    Set Your Entention is a podcast for high-achieving professionals who are redefining success beyond titles and to-do lists. Hosted by Lory Passov - Former COO turned executive coach - each episode dives into real, unfiltered conversations with business leaders who’ve built incredible careers but still wrestle with burnout, balance, and what truly matters. Through honest stories and grounded insight, Lory and her guests explore what it means to lead with intention, in business, in parenting, and in life.
    Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, scaling a startup, or simply trying to stay present through the chaos, this show offers a space to reflect, reset, and move forward with purpose.

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    28 mins
  • SE01E04 From Finance to Founding: Navigating Motherhood & Entrepreneurship | with Olivia Rutman | Set Your Entention
    Sep 10 2025

    In this episode of Set Your Entention, host Lory Passov interviews Olivia Rutman—the founder of Kids Care Finder and a mother of three—about her inspiring journey from the structured world of finance to the unpredictable landscape of entrepreneurship.
    Olivia opens up about the struggle of finding reliable childcare during the pandemic, the pivotal moment that sparked her business idea, and the relentless grit required to launch a company while raising three young boys. Her story is a testament to the power of resilience, community, and a mother’s determination to solve real-world problems.

    Together, Lory and Olivia explore:
    Pivoting from Corporate Finance to Entrepreneurship
    The Highs and Lows of Building a Startup
    Balancing Motherhood & Business Ownership
    The Economic Impact of Childcare & Flexibility
    Measuring Success Beyond the Bottom Line
    Parenting as a Leadership Training Ground
    This episode is an honest and heartfelt conversation about redefining ambition, balancing family life, and the transformative power of entrepreneurship. Olivia’s journey serves as a powerful reminder that with resilience and community support, working parents can truly thrive.

    🎧 Tune in now and don’t forget to subscribe for more deep, real conversations that help you align your ambition with the life you truly want.
    🔗 Learn more about coaching with Lory: https://ententional.com
    🔗 Explore Kids Care Finder: https://www.kidscarefinder.com/
    #SetYourEntention #KidsCareFinder #Entrepreneurship #WorkingMoms#Leadership #WorkLifeBalance #WomenInBusiness #Resilience

    I hope you enjoy this episode!
    Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.
    – Lory and the Set your Entention podcast team


    Connect with Lory on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorypassov/
    Visit the Ententional website here: https://www.ententional.com/


    Listen to Set your Entention on these podcast platforms:
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jnomLeXFZbzmCt6YRZFvQ
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/set-your-entention/id1828386982
    Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90824f71-9daf-4b31-9294-1b98b1c8409b/set-your-entention


    #SetYourEntention #Entrepreneurship #Parenting #Leadership #WorkLifeBalance #SelfCare #MindfulEntrepreneur
    #balance #burnout #lionpose #lorypassov #leadwithintention #founderstories #startupjourney #worklifebalance #intentionalleadership #burnoutrecovery #careerreset #founderlife #mindfulsuccess #parentingandcareer #businesspodcast #purposeoverpressure #authenticleadership
    Set Your Entention is a podcast for high-achieving professionals who are redefining success beyond titles and to-do lists. Hosted by Lory Passov - Former COO turned executive coach - each episode dives into real, unfiltered conversations with business leaders who’ve built incredible careers but still wrestle with burnout, balance, and what truly matters. Through honest stories and grounded insight, Lory and her guests explore what it means to lead with intention, in business, in parenting, and in life.
    Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, scaling a startup, or simply trying to stay present through the chaos, this show offers a space to reflect, reset, and move forward with purpose.

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    44 mins
  • SE01E03 - Navigating Entrepreneurship, Family, & Finding Balance | Ryan Boog | Set Your Entention
    Aug 27 2025

    In this episode of Set Your Entention, host Lory Passov interviews Ryan Boog—a serial entrepreneur and dedicated father—about his path into business ownership, the challenges of raising a family while building multiple ventures, and the deep importance of mental health and self-care. Ryan reflects on his entrepreneurial journey, which began out of necessity during the 2008 economic crash. He shares candid stories of navigating the early, grueling years of building his business, celebrating small victories like getting his first office space, and learning to recognize personal limits to prevent burnout.

    Together, Lory and Ryan explore:
    The Power of Resilience in Entrepreneurship
    Balancing Business & Family Life
    Mental Health & Self-Care as Non-Negotiables
    Parenting in the Digital Age
    The Importance of Community Support & Flexibility
    Redefining Success Beyond Traditional Metrics

    This episode is an inspiring look at what it means to build a life of purpose and balance, even when juggling the relentless demands of business and parenthood. Ryan’s honest take on the role of therapy, the support of pets, and finding joy in the everyday is a powerful reminder that success is not just measured in milestones—but in how you live along the way.
    🎧 Tune in now and don’t forget to subscribe for more deep, real conversations that help you align your ambition with the life you truly want.


    🔗 Learn more about coaching with Lory: https://ententional.com 🔗 Discover Ryan’s business ventures: https://happydog.digital & https://hoist.digital

    I hope you enjoy this episode!
    Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.
    – Lory and the Set your Entention podcast team


    Connect with Lory on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorypassov/
    Visit the Ententional website here: https://www.ententional.com/


    Listen to Set your Entention on these podcast platforms:
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jnomLeXFZbzmCt6YRZFvQ
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/set-your-entention/id1828386982
    Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90824f71-9daf-4b31-9294-1b98b1c8409b/set-your-entention


    #SetYourEntention #Entrepreneurship #Parenting #Leadership #WorkLifeBalance #SelfCare #MindfulEntrepreneur
    #balance #burnout #lionpose #lorypassov #leadwithintention #founderstories #startupjourney #worklifebalance #intentionalleadership #burnoutrecovery #careerreset #founderlife #mindfulsuccess #parentingandcareer #businesspodcast #purposeoverpressure #authenticleadership
    Set Your Entention is a podcast for high-achieving professionals who are redefining success beyond titles and to-do lists. Hosted by Lory Passov - Former COO turned executive coach - each episode dives into real, unfiltered conversations with business leaders who’ve built incredible careers but still wrestle with burnout, balance, and what truly matters. Through honest stories and grounded insight, Lory and her guests explore what it means to lead with intention, in business, in parenting, and in life.
    Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, scaling a startup, or simply trying to stay present through the chaos, this show offers a space to reflect, reset, and move forward with purpose.

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    32 mins
  • SE01E02 - From Survival to Success | with Lihong Hicken | Set Your Entention Podcast
    Aug 13 2025

    In this episode of Set Your Entention, host Lory Passov interviews Lihong Hicken, entrepreneur, AI expert, and co-founder of TheySaid, for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation about growth, resilience, and what success truly means.
    Lihong shares her incredible journey—from a childhood in China focused on survival, to navigating the fast-paced world of startups and AI innovation in the U.S. She opens up about balancing parenting with a demanding career, the realities of burnout, and how she’s learned to prioritize joy, presence, and personal growth along the way.
    ✨ In this episode, you’ll hear about:

    Building confidence through past success
    How survival mode shaped her entrepreneurial mindset
    Why work-life balance and setting boundaries are non-negotiable
    The role of customer feedback in driving AI solutions
    The power of learning from failure—and how it fuels growth
    The real meaning of success: not just achieving, but enjoying life
    🎙️ With wisdom, warmth, and honesty, Lihong reminds us that leadership starts with self-awareness—and that thriving in both work and life is possible when you live with intention.
    🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more real conversations on career, parenting, and personal evolution.
    🔗 Learn more about coaching with Lory: https://ententional.com
    🔗 Discover TheySaid: https://www.theysaid.io

    I hope you enjoy this episode!
    Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.
    – Lory and the Set your Entention podcast team


    Connect with Lory on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorypassov/
    Visit the Ententional website here: https://www.ententional.com/


    Listen to Set your Entention on these podcast platforms:
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jnomLeXFZbzmCt6YRZFvQ
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/set-your-entention/id1828386982
    Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90824f71-9daf-4b31-9294-1b98b1c8409b/set-your-entention

    #SetYourEntention #LihongHicken #TheySaid #AI #Entrepreneurship #WorkLifeBalance #Burnout #ParentingAndCareer #PersonalGrowth #Leadership #Podcast
    #balance #burnout #lionpose #lorypassov #leadwithintention #founderstories #startupjourney #worklifebalance #intentionalleadership #burnoutrecovery #careerreset #founderlife #mindfulsuccess #parentingandcareer #businesspodcast #purposeoverpressure #authenticleadership
    Set Your Entention is a podcast for high-achieving professionals who are redefining success beyond titles and to-do lists. Hosted by Lory Passov - Former COO turned executive coach - each episode dives into real, unfiltered conversations with business leaders who’ve built incredible careers but still wrestle with burnout, balance, and what truly matters. Through honest stories and grounded insight, Lory and her guests explore what it means to lead with intention, in business, in parenting, and in life.
    Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, scaling a startup, or simply trying to stay present through the chaos, this show offers a space to reflect, reset, and move forward with purpose.

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    29 mins
  • SE01E01 - Burnout, Balance & Building Lion Pose | with Madhu Punjabi | Set Your Entention Podcast
    Jul 23 2025

    In this episode of Set Your Entention, host Lory Passov interviews Madhu Punjabi—a successful entrepreneur and founder of Lion Pose—about the real, often messy journey of balancing ambition with authenticity.

    Madhu opens up about her impressive career trajectory, from early days in finance to her experiences at major tech companies like Google and Pinterest. She shares the personal toll that high achievement can take, including the signs of burnout, the emotional weight of jealousy and comparison, and the challenges of navigating motherhood while building a career.

    Together, Lory and Madhu explore:

    The power of vulnerability in leadership

    How to recognize and honor your personal needs

    The journey toward self-care, presence, and mental health

    Creating Lion Pose, a skincare brand built on accessibility and impact

    Redefining success and finding balance between work and home life

    This episode is a thoughtful, honest conversation about self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and what it truly means to live with intention—especially as a woman in a high-performing world.

    🎧 Tune in now and don’t forget to subscribe for more deep, real conversations that help you align your ambition with the life you truly want.

    🔗 Learn more about coaching with Lory: https://ententional.com

    🔗 Explore Lion Pose: https://lionpose.com/

    I hope you enjoy this episode!
    Give it a like, share, and subscribe to not miss the content coming your way weekly.
    – Lory and the Set your Entention podcast team


    Connect with Lory on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorypassov/
    Visit the Ententional website here: https://www.ententional.com/


    Listen to Set your Entention on these podcast platforms:
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jnomLeXFZbzmCt6YRZFvQ
    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/set-your-entention/id1828386982
    Amazon Podcasts: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/90824f71-9daf-4b31-9294-1b98b1c8409b/set-your-entention

    #SetYourEntention #MadhuPunjabi #LionPose #WorkingMoms #Entrepreneurship #MentalHealth #Parenting #Leadership #EmotionalIntelligence #womeninbusiness #balance #burnout #lionpose #lorypassov #leadwithintention #founderstories #startupjourney #worklifebalance #intentionalleadership #burnoutrecovery #careerreset #founderlife #mindfulsuccess #parentingandcareer #businesspodcast #purposeoverpressure #authenticleadership
    Set Your Entention is a podcast for high-achieving professionals who are redefining success beyond titles and to-do lists. Hosted by Lory Passov - Former COO turned executive coach - each episode dives into real, unfiltered conversations with business leaders who’ve built incredible careers but still wrestle with burnout, balance, and what truly matters. Through honest stories and grounded insight, Lory and her guests explore what it means to lead with intention, in business, in parenting, and in life.
    Whether you’re navigating a career pivot, scaling a startup, or simply trying to stay present through the chaos, this show offers a space to reflect, reset, and move forward with purpose.

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    55 mins