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Leap Beyond Limits: The Ilana Golan Story
· 53 min · Episode 221
Episode Leap Beyond Limits: The Ilana Golan Story
What if adversity isn’t the end of your story — but the launchpad?
On this powerful episode of Women Road Warriors, Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro sit down with Ilana Golan — trailblazer, tech executive, Ironman triathlete, and founder of one of the fastest-growing companies in America – Leap Academy.
Ilana made history as the first woman to become a commander in the F-16 Flight Simulator in Israel’s Air Force. She later became Intel’s youngest hire and rose through the ranks of Silicon Valley as a high-level tech executive. But her journey didn’t follow a straight line. After a devastating startup betrayal that left her at rock bottom, Ilana rebuilt — stronger, smarter, and unstoppable.
Today, she is the CEO and founder of Leap Academy, ranked in the top 7% of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., revolutionizing how we think about careers, education, and the future of work. She has interviewed icons like Richard Branson, Gary Vaynerchuk, and the president of Starbucks on her hit podcast and delivered keynotes on some of the world’s biggest stages.
This conversation dives into resilience, reinvention, leadership, and the courage to leap when life forces you to pivot. If you’ve ever felt stuck, blindsided, or unsure of your next move — this episode will show you what’s possible.
It’s not about avoiding adversity. It’s about outgrowing it.
🎧 Listen now and discover how to leap higher.
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· How to rebuild after business failure
· How women break glass ceilings in tech
· Turning adversity into success
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