I speak, write, mentor, and build ventures that elevate human potential, creative intelligence, and future thinking.
I’m not one thing — and neither are you.
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My work lives at the intersection of:
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Storytelling & systems
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Public voice & private clarity
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Thought leadership & legacy-building
I’m founder of Own Your Story, and an active creator of IP that helps experts navigate visibility, AI, and identity in a fast-changing world.
I am building a multidimensional personal brand that supports a portfolio of ventures, ideas, and intellectual assets.
My personal brand isn’t the product — it’s the engine.
I use it to launch what matters next.
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A snippet of my story,
Master in the art of storytelling, multi-disciplinary artist & media professional running a diversified one-person business.
In the world of art, I was an actor in television, theatre and movies, I wrote screenplays, directed them and became a published versatile writer.
In the world of media, I was asked to become a journalist, producer, presenter and moderator in collaboration with established publishers, production firms and national broadcasts.
As an entrepreneur I dive deep in business development for solopreneurs, in thought leadership, personal branding and storytelling using my experience and knowledge.
My O.W.N. philosophy
In a world where imitation is easy, standing fully in what is yours has never been more important.
Your story, your hard-won wisdom, your lived experience, these are things no AI can replicate. Your truth is your most uncopyable asset. Your story is not just your brand; it’s your integrity and your golden thread.
I created my O.W.N. philosophy because the world will try to define you long before you define yourself. This philosophy is an invitation into deeper self-leadership, congruence, and true narrative ownership.
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O.W.N. stands for:
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Ownership: Deciding to take full accountability for your choices, impact, and voice.
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Wisdom: Embracing lifelong learning, curiosity, and integration.
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Narrative: Turning your experiences into meaningful stories that people trust, remember, and feel.
Because your story is already here, not perfect but real, not polished but powerful.
All it needs is your decision to fully stand in it.
Own Your Story,
Or Someone Else Will.
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ianka's most recent book, a manifesto on narrative ownership, identity, and integrity. Discover how your story becomes your most powerful asset.
In "Own Your Story," ianka provides insights to rethink your personal brand into a personal-ity brand. She also offers a behind-the-scenes look at her own multidisciplinary career in media, the arts, and business, giving you the tools to get started yourself.
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