#1 Female Creator Worldwide 🌎 | CEO & Founder of BetterMe, Health Coach, Harvard Guest Speaker, Forbes 30 Under 30. On a mission to create an inclusive, healthier world

With an Executive Program from Stanford University Graduate School of Business, my journey has led me to become the CEO & Founder of BetterMe. At BetterMe, we've achieved global recognition by focusing on inclusive, affordable, and fun wellness solutions. My competencies in analytical skills, strategy, and market research have been pivotal in driving our mission.

The BetterMe team is dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle that is accessible to all, from individual users to entire organizations. Driven by my belief in the transformative power of inclusive wellness solutions, we’ve developed innovative programs like anywhere pilates, yoga, and stress relief workouts. 

BetterMe now extends these solutions to workplaces, empowering companies to foster healthier, more productive teams. We are committed to transforming lives and building a culture that values diverse perspectives and empowers our community to lead healthier, more balanced lives!

Victoria Repa

One phrase can launch a person’s career faster than years of learning. 

(And we say it out loud far too rarely)

Most of the time, it’s not loud words.
It’s short support, said at the right time.

Not “You can do it.” 
Not motivational speeches.

But simple, precise words in the right moment:

→ “You’re ready enough to try.”
→ “Rest is part of productivity.”
→ “You have a right to boundaries.”
→ “A mistake is data, not a verdict.”
→ “You don’t have to carry this alone.”
→ “You don’t have to be perfect to grow.”

Most of us have had people who supported us 
when we doubted ourselves, minimized what we felt, or stayed silent.

Sometimes one sentence from someone you trust:

↳ removes shame
↳ helps you choose yourself
↳ gives you your footing back
↳ gives you the courage to say “no” or to ask for help

It’s not “motivational” phrases that change people.
It’s honest words, spoken when they’re truly needed.

And the most important part:

Be that person for someone else. 
Don’t wait until they break to support them.

Sometimes it’s enough to say:

“You’re doing great. I believe in you.”

Who has been that kind of support for you one sentence or one decision?
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Even with the best strategy, you can fail at one thing.

(And it can ruin the entire business)

It’s how you treat people.
And it always comes back around.

You can change your KPIs.
You can change your priorities.
You can change your processes.

But one thing remains predictable:

People remember what it felt like to work with you.

Specifically:

• Did you listen, even when it was uncomfortable?
• Did you notice the effort and not just the outcome?
• Did you bring clarity instead of looking for someone to blame?
• Did you have the team’s back when the pressure was at its peak?

If the answers are positive, 
that “memory” becomes a business advantage.

It turns into:

→ Better decisions.
→ Faster alignment.
→ Earlier risk signals.
→ Stronger retention.
→ More honest updates.

Treating people well isn’t about being soft.

It’s about being intentional.
It’s choosing long term effectiveness over short term tension.

Because you can push a team with pressure.
But you can only sustain it through how you treat people.

Treat people well.

It’s the only investment that never loses value.

What did a leader do that made you want to work at your best?
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One of the best things you can do in life…

Build a habit of gratitude for what you already have.

We want big results.

But most of what makes them possible is already here.
And we don’t notice it because it became routine.

We normalize:

→ a role that matters
→ people who trust you
→ work that challenges you
→ wins that once felt impossible
→ mistakes that turn into lessons
→ skills you once dreamed of having

Gratitude doesn’t lower standards.
It increases resilience.

It helps leaders stay calm under pressure, 
and helps teams stay motivated through uncertainty.

Here are 5 simple ways to practice gratitude at work:

1/ Thank one person specifically.

2/ Notice progress, not perfection.

3/ Treat hard tasks as trust, not punishment.

4/ Start your day by naming one opportunity today.

5/ End the day by naming one step you moved forward.

What you call “normal” is your progress in action,
step by step toward the outcome.

Gratitude brings motivation back when it’s hard. 

And it reminds you: 
your “normal” day is someone’s dream.

What part of your normal workday are you most grateful for right now?
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Don’t build your future on one role.

Invest in what always stays with you.

Most people chase things they can lose overnight.

A title. 
A contract. 
A company. 
A “stable” plan. 
Someone’s approval.

But real power is different.

It’s what stays with you when everything around you changes.

Work on the things people can’t take away from you:

Your skills. 
Your body. 
Your mindset. 
Your character. 
Your work ethic. 
Your knowledge.

Because this is the foundation.

→ Character builds trust.
→ Skills make you adaptable.
→ Mindset protects your focus.
→ Work ethic creates momentum.
→ A strong body gives you energy.
→ Knowledge makes you valuable anywhere.

This is what turns uncertainty into confidence.

Not because life gets easier.
But because you become unstoppable.

Which of these are you building in yourself right now and why?
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Work on the things people can't take away from you:

Your skills Your body Your mindset Your character Your work ethic Your knowledge

This is how you become unstoppable.

Victoria Repa
BetterMe

When toxicity is ignored, the message is clear:

“Results come before respect.”

And that message always comes at a cost.

When disrespect becomes acceptable in pursuit of goals,
the team shifts into self-protection mode.

Less initiative.
More politics.
More burnout.

And then it’s not only people who suffer.
Results suffer too.

Workplace toxicity isn’t about:

→ Deadlines
→ High standards
→ Direct feedback

Workplace toxicity is about:

↳ Humiliation
↳ Fear over trust
↳ Dismissiveness
↳ Lack of support
↳ Excessive control
↳ Passive aggression
↳ Boundary violations
↳ Punishment for honesty

The strongest cultures don’t lower standards.

They replace:

Control with clarity.
Suspicion with trust.
Silence with support.

Teams that consistently deliver can:
move fast, work hard, handle pressure.

But they can’t thrive where there’s no respect.

Which of these signals destroys performance the fastest, in your view?
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The biggest trap in leadership:

Putting goals above people.

Because how you lead shapes how your team performs.

You can push a deadline through.

But when you lead through pressure and fear, 
the team gets drained.

Leadership won’t “turn on” when you suddenly need it.
It either raises performance or quietly breaks it.

And the team starts paying the price:

↳ burnout
↳ loss of initiative
↳ fear of making mistakes
↳ silence instead of honesty

Here are 4 foundations of true leadership:

1. Empathy 

Hearing the whole person, not just the task update.
It clarifies what’s happening and improves decisions.

2. Kindness 

Giving feedback with care, not shame.
It makes it easier to speak up, learn, and improve fast.

3. Integrity 

Same rules for everyone.
It lowers tension and saves time on unnecessary noise.

4. Responsibility 

Owning decisions, pace, and culture.
It replaces blame with conditions for growth.

Goal achievement doesn’t come from the most pressure.

It happens when you lead in a way that helps people:

↳ learn fast
↳ stay resourced
↳ speak the truth
↳ take ownership

Strong teams don’t happen by accident.

They’re built by leaders who practice these foundations daily.

Which of these foundations do you want to strengthen most in yourself right now?
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When work gets hard, one thing changes everything.

Just 10 minutes of genuine attention.

The impact is stronger than any strategy.

Because people don’t need perfect coworkers.
They need human ones.

And kindness is what can keep a team together.

When kindness is missing, 
the team goes into toxic mode.

And then everything drops: 
initiative, speed, accountability.

So the fastest way to bring the energy back is simple: 
make people feel seen.

You don’t need a retreat.
You don’t need a new policy.

Sometimes a few minutes is enough.

Here are 12 acts of kindness that take just 10 mins:

1/ Bring in a small treat for your team.

2/ Offer to grab a coffee for someone who’s working hard.

3/ Compliment a coworker’s effort or work.

4/ Share a useful resource with your team.

5/ Thank your manager for their support.

6/ Simply smile and greet everyone warmly.

7/ Send a thank-you email to a helpful colleague.

8/ Check in on a stressed coworker.

9/ Write a quick LinkedIn recommendation.

10/ Highlight a colleague’s expertise in public.

11/ Praise someone’s idea in a meeting.

12/ Invite a new coworker for lunch or coffee.

None of these actions look “big.”

But together, they create big outcomes:

↳ build trust
↳ reduce tension
↳ help people feel seen
↳ keep strong people close

Because people don’t stay for bonuses.
They stay where they feel humanity.

Try just one today.
And watch what changes.

What’s the smallest act of kindness that once supported you the most?
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The most common myths about success sounds like this:

→ You need a lucky break.
→ You need exceptional talent.
→ You need to be in the right place at the right time.

But success is built on everyday skills.
Most people just don’t practice them consistently.

Here are the most underrated skills for success:

S — Strategy See beyond today and plan for the long game.

U — Upskilling Keep upgrading your skills regularly.

C — Consistency Improve 1% every day with small consistent actions.

C — Collaboration Grow through strong partnerships and teamwork.

E — Execution Turn ideas into finished work, not endless plans.

S — Self-control Do what matters, even when motivation is low.

S — Sustainability Progress without exhaustion or burnout.

If you master these skills, you won’t just grow faster. 
You’ll build stable, long-term results.

Start with one skill this week and practice it daily.

What’s the most underrated skill that changed your career?
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After 500+ conversations with leaders, I learned one thing:

Strong leadership isn’t measured by the number of meetings you run.

It’s measured by the connections you maintain.

Most workplace relationships don’t “break.”
They fade.

Not because people don’t care.
But because the calendar wins.

Slack replaces real contact.
Meetings replace moments.
And “I’ll message later” turns into months.

So here’s one of the highest-ROI leadership habits:

Make it a habit to reach out to people just because they crossed your mind.

Not when there’s a problem.
Not when performance drops.
Not when you need something.

Just a quick check-in that says:
“I thought of you.”

This does more than being “nice.” 
It:

↳ builds trust across teams
↳ creates a culture where asking for help feels normal
↳ helps people feel seen before they start drifting away
↳ stops small misunderstandings from turning into friction

And it takes 30 seconds.
Try one today:

“You crossed my mind. How are you?”
“Your idea helped more than you think.”
“Quick note: I noticed your effort. Thank you.”

Leadership isn’t only about direction.
It’s also about connection.

Because teams don’t stay strong on strategy alone.
They stay strong on relationships.

What simple habit helps you stay connected with people at work?
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The scariest part is how normal this feels.

Like we just woke up one day and our entire life existed between three different screens.

If you want to reduce your screen time in 2026, I wrote a step-by-step article on what actually worked for me.

Link in comments.

5 mindset shifts that will change your life in 2026:

1. I can't → I'll learn

Every expert was once a beginner who refused to quit. If you're struggling, it just means you haven't put in enough reps yet.

❌ "I can't do this"
✓ "I'll learn if I stick with it."

———

2. I don't have time → I'm not prioritizing it

Be honest about what matters. If something's truly important, you'll find the time. 

❌ "I don't have time to work out" 
✓ "I'm choosing other things over working out right now."

———

3. I need motivation → I need momentum

Motivation doesn't find you—you create it through action. Motion beats mood every time.


❌ "I just don't feel like it today" 
✓ "If I just start for 5 minutes, I'll probably keep going."

———

4.  I'm quitting → I'm pivoting

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is climb down the wrong mountain so you can start climbing up the right one.

❌ "I've spent 5 years on this, I can't quit now." 
✓ "I've spent 5 years on this, better to cut my losses now and move toward something I enjoy."

———

5.  I failed → I learned

Failure isn't the opposite of success—it's part of the process. Every setback is data for your next attempt.

❌ "I tried and failed, so I guess I'm not cut out for this" 
✓ "I tried and it didn't work. Now I know what not to do next time."

———

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A simple question I use to turn around an “off” day:

What’s the best way I can spend the next 5 minutes?

Yep, that’s usually all it takes.

5 minutes of movement.
5 minutes of writing.
5 minutes of conversation.
5 minutes of something that brings you back to yourself.

When an airplane is off course, a shift of just a few degrees can make the difference between landing in New York or ending up in the middle of the ocean.

Our days work the same way.

Never underestimate the power of 5 good minutes.

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Discipline doesn’t need to be difficult.

Here are 5 ways to stay consistent in 2026 (without superhuman willpower):

1️⃣ "Dailyish" Habits
Committing to something “dailyish” keeps you consistent without the guilt of missing a day. It’s flexible, sustainable, and removes the all-or-nothing pressure that leads could lead to burnout.

2️⃣ Shrink the Starting Line
Big goals feel overwhelming. Instead, start with a ridiculously tiny version of the habit: one push-up, one sentence, one minute.

3️⃣ Set "No-Later-Than" Rules
Set buffers instead of rigid deadlines. For example, instead of waking up at exactly 6:00 AM, commit to being up no later than 7:00 AM. Anything earlier is a win.

4️⃣ No "Zero Days"
Even on your worst days, find one small action to move forward. A single page, a quick stretch, or just tidying your workspace keeps the momentum alive.

5️⃣ Design for Bad Days
Don’t build habits for your most motivated self. Build them for the tired, distracted, low-energy version of you. If it only works on “good days,” it won’t last.

How do you plan on staying disciplined in 2026?

———

Shoutout to Oliver Burkeman for tips 1 and 3.
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An exercise everyone should do in 2026:

The Calendar Energy Audit.

We often assume that our biggest limitation is time.

It’s not. 

The real limitation is our energy.

CEO coach Matt Mochary puts it like this:
“We all feel like we have limited time, but that’s not the case. What we really have is LIMITED ENERGY. If we start doing more things that raise our energy, it enables us to do more things in general.”

So where do you start with this?

By removing the activities that drain you.

Here’s how:
1. Review your calendar from a past week, hour by hour.
2. Label each activity GREEN (gave energy) or RED (drained energy).
3. Look for patterns. What consistently shows up as RED?
4. Reschedule, delegate, or eliminate those tasks.

For every RED item, ask yourself three questions:
• Does this need to happen?
• If yes, does it have to be done by me?
• If yes, how can I make it more enjoyable?

You won’t be able to eliminate every RED task (and that’s okay).

But even cutting a few can make a huge difference.

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How to read 50 books in a year (even if you’re busy):

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7 questions that will define your next decade (a 15-minute exercise you won’t regret):

7 questions that will define your next decade

The goal-setting method used by the best baseball player in the world:

If you don't know who Shohei Ohtani is, he's basically the Michael Jordan of baseball.

The single most dominant two-way player the sport has seen in a century.

When he was a high school freshman in Japan, he created this detailed 64-cell roadmap with one central goal: to be the number 1 draft pick for 8 NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) teams.

And it worked.

If you're wondering, this is called the Harada Method.

Here's a quick breakdown:

1. Choose one clear, meaningful long-term goal and a deadline.
2. Break that main goal into 8 subgoals that cover different areas needed to achieve it.
3. Break each subgoal into 8 specific actions, skills, or habits (filling the 8×8 grid).
4. Turn the most important actions into a small set of daily routines and track them.
5. Review your progress regularly, adjusting subgoals and actions based on what you learn.

This is a pretty intense exercise, which I definitely don't think is for everyone.

But I do think it's an amazing way to break down a big goal into something actually actionable.

I’ve linked a template in the comments if you want to try it.

I’ve spent the better part of the last decade obsessing over productivity.

Not just how to get more done.
But how to get the IMPORTANT things done.

Here's everything I wish I knew 10 years ago summed up in 20 sentences.

Make sure to save them.

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I’m 34. 

Last year, I moved to a city where I didn’t know anyone.

I wish I could say that I immediately built a strong social circle, but that’s not true.

The reality is I struggled.

I’m a huge introvert, so socializing doesn’t come naturally to me at all.
And adult friendships don’t “just happen” like they do when we’re young.

The big unlock for me was realizing that building friendships requires the same intentional effort as anything else important in my life.

So that’s what I did.

I got intentional. I put in the reps.
And guess what happened? It worked.

Here’s everything I learned along the way:

How to build (and maintain) friendships as an adult

I love the message here.

It's so easy to get caught in the trap of "I'm too old", or "it's too late".

But here's the reality: Five years from now, you’ll be five years older regardless of what you do with that time.

You may as well spend it becoming the person you want to be.

It reminds me of a story I heard from writer Mark Manson:

"A friend of mine once told me a story about his grandmother. He said that when her husband died, she was 62, and for the first time in her life, she began to take piano lessons. For weeks, she practiced all day, every day. At first, the family thought it was a phase, but months went by and she kept playing.
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By the time she was in her 90s, she had been playing piano every day for 30 years—longer than most professional musicians have been alive. Everyone who heard her play swore she must have been a concert pianist in her youth. No one believed her when she said she took her first lesson in her sixties."

As we head into 2026, don’t let “too old” or “too late” be the reason you hold yourself back.

 How to get your sh*t together in 2026

12 habits in 12 months to change your life forever.

My friend Justin Wright put together this useful cheat sheet of 12 daily habits with massive ROI.

My challenge to you:
Pick one habit per month for the next year.

Master it before moving to the next.

By December 2026, you'll have 12 life-changing habits on autopilot.

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Do these 5 things after 7PM to transform your life in 2026:

Do these 5 things after 7PM to transform your life in 2026

I’m 34.

Here are 7 career “cheat codes” I wish I learned sooner:

7 career cheat codes I wish I knew sooner

7 cheat codes to remember (almost) everything you learn.

Save this and send it to your study/work buddy!

7 cheat codes to remember (almost) everything you learn

In a perfect world, we'd be off our phones completely.

Probably skipping through a meadow somewhere.

Sadly, we don't live in a perfect world.

So I figured if you're going to be on your phone, you might as well be doing something that actually adds to your life.

Save this and repost it if you got some value.

8 Apps to Grow Your Brain Instead of Rotting It:

Avoid these time management mistakes in 2026.

Save this and repost if it resonated!

5 brutal time management mistakes stealing your life

How to improve any relationship in your life in 2026.

Take out your phone and send this text message:

“How can I be a better [friend / partner / son / etc.] to you?”

When I first heard this idea, I knew I had to try it immediately.

To be honest, I was pretty nervous.

Sending a message like this requires a lot of vulnerability.

But the responses I received were amazing.

They gave me specific and practical ways to show up better in the lives of the people I care about most.

This is the kind of question we should feel comfortable asking but rarely do.

Instead, we go through life assuming we know how others feel.

What they need.
What they expect.
How they want us to show up.

But the truth is: most of us don’t have a clue.

Asking is how we learn.

Try this out.

You might be surprised by what they share and how much they appreciate that you cared enough to ask.

January 16th was National Quitter's Day.

Yep, by the second Friday of January, roughly 80% of people will have already given up on their New Year's resolutions.

Which makes today the perfect day to recommit.

Save this and send it to someone who needs it.

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