#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

Never trade your nervous system for a salary.

Most people think job changes are mainly about money.

But over time, something else becomes obvious.
People move to places where work doesn’t feel like pressure.

Because a higher paycheck rarely makes up for:

↳ Sunday night anxiety
↳ fear of telling the truth
↳ a 11:40 pm “urgent” message
↳ the feeling of not being heard
↳ constant tension of “don’t mess up”

We often call it “being tired.”
But it’s actually a lack of safety.

That’s why peace of mind has become the new currency in the job market.

It looks simple, 
but it’s built every day:

• support instead of blame
• dialogue instead of silent tension
• respect for time instead of overtime
• meaning instead of endless “shoulds”
• clear expectations instead of guessing

People don’t leave because of hard tasks.

They leave the atmosphere where every task turns into stress.

So the question for every leader is simple:
Does your team feel calmer or more anxious because of you?

Because sometimes the strongest benefit isn’t a bonus.

It’s the ability to work without constant inner tension.

What creates “peace of mind” at work for you?
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I used to think people changed jobs for money

Now I know they’re looking for peace of mind.

Victoria Repa
BetterMe

This leadership skill holds teams together in hard moments.

When everything goes according to plan.

Almost any leader can look confident.
The real test starts when things go bad.

And kindness is often the one thing that saves the team in those moments.

It is simple:

A mistake. 
A missed deadline. 
Numbers dropping.

And suddenly you see the real person behind the title.
Because pressure reveals leadership fast.

Some leaders react with fear.

And fear always looks the same:

↳ control instead of trust
↳ harsh words instead of clarity
↳ blame instead of responsibility
↳ public humiliation instead of private feedback

In teams like this, people learn one rule quickly:

Hide the bad news.

• So problems get buried.
• Meetings go quiet.
• Risks are raised too late.
• People stop taking initiative.

Not because the team is weak.
Because the culture is unsafe.

But there is another type of leader.
The one who stays kind when it is hard.

Keeps a human tone.
Holds standards without breaking people.

They ask:

→ What happened? 
→ What do we fix first? 
→ What support do you need from me? 
→ How do we make sure this does not happen again?

This is not softness.
This is emotional strength.

And it is rare.

So, if a leader stays kind when things go bad, 
you’ve found the right leader.

What is the strongest sign for you that a leader can be trusted under pressure?
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If a leader stays  kind when things  go bad, you've found the right leader.

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True leadership isn’t about being #1.

It’s about treating everyone like they’re #1:

↳ your team,
↳ your clients and audience,
↳ your partners and peers.

That’s why servant leadership is the new standard.

But most leaders confuse it with being convenient.
And that almost always ends with a loss of effectiveness.

Because a team doesn’t need someone who agrees with everything.

A team needs someone who protects what truly matters: 
growth and the ability to speak openly.

Because true service is about creating the conditions
where people can do their best work.

Servant leadership isn’t about:

• Avoiding conflict
• Pleasing everyone
• Saying “yes” to everything

Servant leadership is about:

• Lifting others up
• Supporting growth
• Empowering others
• Clearing roadblocks
• Leading from behind
• Amplifying quiet voices
• Coaching, not controlling
• Creating safety to speak up

Strong leaders don’t try to please everyone.
They transform:

→ Control → into coaching.
→ Politics → into clear agreements.
→ “I’ll decide” → into “I’ll help you decide.”
→ Fear of mistakes → into the courage to speak up.

Because when there’s space to speak openly,
people don’t hold back.

They challenge.
They contribute.
They take ownership.

And that’s how effectiveness happens.

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Here’s why most KPIs don’t work:

Many companies build their systems around numbers.
But not around people.

Because if people aren’t motivated and don’t feel safe, 
no metric will save the outcome.

The real KPIs are the small signals that keep a team moving:

→ Keep people invested in results 
when everyone knows what “winning” looks like.

→ Keep people inspired by purpose, 
so work feels meaningful, not automatic.

→ Keep people included in decisions, 
because ownership grows where voices matter.

→ Keep people in sync with priorities, 
so energy goes into the few things that actually move the business.

→ Keep people informed about change, 
because uncertainty kills focus faster than workload.

→ Keep people innovating without fear,
because fear stops initiative, and without initiative there’s no progress.

You can track revenue, retention, performance.

But if you don’t track the human system behind them, 
you’ll keep coming back to the same problems again and again.

So start measuring what keeps your team energized and engaged, 
and the numbers will follow.

Which of these KPIs has the biggest impact on your motivation to perform at your best?

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KPI’s
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
KEEP PEOPLE INVESTED IN RESULTS
KEEP PEOPLE INSPIRED BY PURPOSE
KEEP PEOPLE INCLUDED IN DECISIONS
KEEP PEOPLE IN SYNC WITH PRIORITIES
KEEP PEOPLE INFORMED ABOUT CHANGE
KEEP PEOPLE INNOVATING WITHOUT FEAR

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The fastest way to lose a strong team...

Not pressure.
Not competition.
Not even tough deadlines.

It’s the absence of kindness.

The most underrated superpower in leadership.

People do their best work where they feel safe, respected, and seen.

Because when kindness disappears, 
people don’t become stronger.

They become guarded:

→ they stop taking risks
→ they stop fully showing up
→ they stop sharing ideas early

Here’s what KINDNESS looks like in action:

K — Kick the ego 
Lead with humility. No one trusts a know-it-all.

I — Inclusion 
Invite diverse voices into every conversation.

N — Nurture 
Check in regularly, not just during performance reviews.

D — Decency 
Keep your word, even when it’s inconvenient.

N — Notice 
Celebrate small wins as often as big milestones.

E — Empathy 
Ask “How are you?” and listen without rushing.

S — Support 
Be someone people can talk to, not tiptoe around.

S — Soft strength 
Set boundaries with clarity and respect.

If you want a team that moves fast, speaks honestly,
and grows, start here.

Kindness isn’t a nice bonus.

It’s how you hold high standards without devaluing people.

What kind act from a leader changed how you saw them?
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These 7 types of leaders are remembered with gratitude.

(they change your life forever)

The leaders we remember don’t just deliver results.
They unlock your potential.

Years later, you may forget the project.

But you won’t forget who made you believe in yourself.

Made you feel like you’ll figure it out.
Made you feel seen.

Here are 7 types of leaders people remember for life:

1/ The one who challenged you to grow, even when it was uncomfortable.

2/ The one who showed up consistently, even on hard days.

3/ The one who celebrated your wins like their own.

4/ The one who believed in you before you believed in yourself.

5/ The one who never needed to be the smartest person in the room.

6/ The one who led with kindness, not fear.

7/ The one who saw potential where others saw limitations.

Leadership isn’t a title.
It’s a trace.

And one day you’ll realize:

Your leadership isn’t what you say.
It’s who people become after working with you.

It’s how they speak after working with you.

The standards they keep.
The confidence they carry into the next room.

Which type of leader shaped you the most and why?
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This isn’t taught in business schools, but it should be 👇

Kindness is a KPI most leaders ignore.

Because it reduces tension, strengthens trust,
and makes teams more productive.

In most companies, tension doesn’t come from hard tasks.

It comes from small daily interactions:

↳ ego in conversations
↳ wins that go unnoticed
↳ silence instead of inclusion
↳ promises that don’t get kept
↳ feedback that feels like a fight

That’s why, to build an environment where people actually want to work,
I rely on a simple kindness framework.

Here’s what KINDNESS looks like in action:

K — Kick the ego 
Humility builds trust.

I — Inclusion 
Invite varied viewpoints.

N — Nurture 
Make check-ins routine

D — Decency 
Keep your promises.

N — Notice 
Celebrate small wins too.

E — Empathy 
Check in and truly listen.

S — Support 
Be open to conversation.

S — Soft strength 
Set respectful boundaries.

And here’s the part that changes culture the fastest:

Kindness isn’t limited to your team.
It should work 360°:

→ Kindness to yourself
Notice and log small wins. Make time to rest and recharge.

→ Kindness to your teammates
Ask: “How can I help?” Step in when they’re swamped.

→ Kindness to your manager
Always say thank you for help. Show support when it’s tough.

→ Kindness to your subordinates
Praise publicly, coach privately. Listen without interrupting.

Kindness isn’t a “nice tone.” 
It’s a productivity driver.

People don’t need perfect leaders.

They need leaders who create a safe, clear, and human environment.

If you could improve one daily interaction at work, what would it be?
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The leadership formula that actually works:

IQ + EQ + SQ = A Great Leader

The strongest leaders I know don’t develop just one type of intelligence.
They grow in three dimensions at once:

→ how they think → how they feel → how they build connection with people.

Here are 3 types of intelligence every strong leader needs:

1/ IQ

• Limit multitasking
• Set learning goals weekly
• Plan your day with priorities
• Analyze data before deciding
• Write to clarify your thoughts
• Reflect on mistakes and lessons
• Read daily (especially non-fiction)
• Take online courses or certifications
• Review and improve processes monthly

IQ helps leaders think clearly.
It helps them see situations clearly, make better decisions, and keep growing.

2/ EQ

• Pause before reacting
• Give regular appreciation
• Ask open-ended questions
• Notice body language cues
• Learn to apologize sincerely
• Celebrate small wins together
• Set clear emotional boundaries
• Journal your emotional triggers
• Check in with your emotions daily

EQ helps leaders lead themselves first before leading others.
Because self-awareness creates emotional stability,
and emotional stability builds trust.

3/ SQ

• Handle conflict calmly
• Remember names and stories
• Build trust by being consistent
• Be present in every conversation
• Adjust your communication style
• Collaborate instead of competing
• Attend networking events regularly
• Genuinely care about how others are doing
• Focus on real relationships, not just contacts

SQ is what turns leadership into real human connection.
It helps people feel seen, respected, and safe around you.

And that is often the reason why people want to follow your lead.
The best leaders do not rely on just one strength.

↳ They keep learning.
↳ They build real relationships.
↳ They learn to manage their inner state.

That is what makes leadership effective.

And that is what makes it sustainable.

Which intelligence do you want to strengthen most right now: IQ, EQ, or SQ?

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90% of managers ignore the power of introverts.

Translation:
They miss the best ideas and the most consistent execution.

Introverts do not need to get louder to deliver results.
They need the right environment.

Because most workplace cultures reward visibility, 
not value.

↳ The loudest voice gets remembered. 
↳ The fastest reply gets counted as contribution. 
↳ The person who talks the most looks “engaged.”

And quiet people learn one thing fast. 
To perform, they first have to fight the culture.

That is wasted talent.

A simple formula for consistent introvert performance:

1/ Basic needs: 
quiet focus time and space to recharge solo 

2/ Safety: 
clear expectations, steady routines, predictable check ins 

3/ Belonging: 
small group connection and easy ways to contribute 

4/ Esteem: 
recognition in a comfortable format and time to prepare ideas 

5/ Self-actualization: 
autonomy, meaningful work, and expertise-driven growth.

When those conditions exist, 
introverts become a team superpower:

→ they raise quality through care
→ they catch small mistakes early
→ they reliably finish what they start
→ they reduce tension without drama
→ they listen deeply and hold context
→ they show up with prepared solutions

The question is not “How do we make them talk more?”

The question is “How do we make it easier for them to contribute?”

A few leadership moves that change everything:

• Reward outcomes, not volume.
• Send the agenda before the meeting.
• Ask for input after the call, not only during it.
• Create smaller discussion spaces, not only big rooms.
• Share updates in a message and document decisions in writing.

Because motivation for introverts is not loud words.
It is autonomy, clarity, and space for deep work.

Quiet people do not need to become louder.

They need the right conditions to do their best work.

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A few weeks ago, I caught myself thinking "wow, that was a really good presentation" about someone I work with.

And then I just...didn't say anything.

I've been noticing that this happens pretty often. 

I'll think something genuinely kind about someone, yet I just keep it to myself. 

Why is that?

I think it's because saying something nice to someone feels a bit exposed. There's this tiny moment of vulnerability between the compliment leaving your mouth and their reaction. 

What if it comes off wrong? 
What if they don't take it the way I meant it? 

So we say nothing. 

We let a 0.001% chance of awkwardness win over a near-certainty of making someone's day.

To be honest, I think most of us are walking around with a backlog of unspoken kind words. Compliments we thought but didn't give. Gratitude we felt but didn't express.

So I don't know about you, but I'm embracing the Tell Them Theory.

No more keeping the good stuff to myself.

A reframe that changed my life:

Failure = Data.

Every time you try something (win or lose), you get valuable feedback.
A real-time report on what works—and what doesn’t.

Personally, I let the fear of failure hold me back for wayyy too long.

I would overthink. Overplan. Overperfect. Then never actually do anything.

But then one day I realized something:
The information I needed was in the reps I was avoiding.

The lessons weren't in the planning. They were in the doing.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not out here actively seeking failure. But I understand now that it's an unavoidable part of the process. And if it's going to happen anyway, I might as well squeeze every lesson out of it.

So now, after every failure, I ask myself 3 questions:

1. What went wrong? (Be specific.)
2. What decision or action led to that outcome?
3. What can I do differently next time?

That's it. No spiral. No shame. Just data.

Fail forward.

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Hot take:

"Be grateful" is terrible advice.

Not because gratitude isn't powerful (it is).

But because this "advice" almost never comes with practical ways of actually doing it.

We've all heard the “write 3 things down in a journal” advice, but for me it's always felt a bit forced.

And besides, why would we expect one method to work for everyone?

That’s why I gave myself a mission:

Come up with a handful of gratitude practices that don’t involve writing in a journal (not that there's anything wrong with that).

Here's what I came up with:

1. Look for glimmers
Glimmers are the opposite of triggers. They're those tiny moments in your day that make you feel joy, peace, or gratitude. Once you train your brain to spot them, they start appearing everywhere.

2. Snap a joy photo
Take one picture per day of something that brought you joy. A cup of coffee, a funny street sign, the way the sunlight hits your desk. Not for social media, just for you.

3. The "Tell Them" Theory (h/t Vex King)
When someone does something you appreciate, actually tell them. Doesn't have to be profound. Just: "I'm glad you're in my life" or "Thanks for always making me laugh."

4. Practice future nostalgia
Throughout your day, pause and ask: "Will I miss this moment someday?" Your current morning routine, the commute you complain about, even your kid's phase of asking "why?" fifty times a day.

Which of these resonates with you?

Let me know your favorite ways to practice gratitude.

To be honest, I struggle with this sometimes.

As humans, we're hardwired to focus on what we lack. Our brains have literally evolved to notice problems.

This means gratitude doesn't always come easy.

And it doesn't help that the news, the feeds, and the algorithms are all engineered to make us feel like we're behind.

It's a real uphill battle most days.

Something that's been helping me lately is a simple mental trick.

I call it "The Rocking Chair Exercise".

Basically, I close my eyes and imagine I'm 80, chilling in a rocking chair somewhere.

I look back on this exact period of my life, and I think about all the things I'd miss about it.

Waking up pain-free (most days).
Being able to travel when I want.
Having parents I can still call on a Tuesday afternoon.

The little luxuries I take for granted every day.

Next time you find yourself struggling to feel grateful, I recommend you give it a try.

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The 8 most dangerous words in the English language:

“I’ll do it when work gets less busy.”

I’ve caught myself saying this more times than I can count.

Trying to convince myself that one day everything will settle down. That I’ll finally have time for the trip, the hobby, the experiences I keep putting off.

But that’s just not how life works.

The reality is, you have to make time for those things. Otherwise, work will quietly take over your entire schedule.

It’s Parkinson’s Law in action:
​“Work expands to fill the time available for its completion.”

I’ve noticed this in my own life.

When I schedule work first, it expands to consume everything.

But when I schedule something meaningful first, the opposite happens. Work compresses to fit around it.

We’ve even seen this play out at scale with the four-day workweek experiments. Companies reduced working hours, yet productivity stayed the same or even improved.

That’s why I’ve started being more intentional about putting meaningful things on the calendar first.

One framework I love comes from my friend Ben Meer, originally popularized by Jesse Itzler:

The 1-6-4 Method.
​
1. Plan 1 big “year-making” event​
Something that defines your year. A marathon. A major trip. A personal challenge. Something that forces you to grow.
​
2. Schedule 6 mini-adventures throughout the year​
Lock in one small, exciting experience every other month.
A camping trip. A concert. A weekend away. Hosting a dinner party. Exploring a new part of your city.
​
3. Implement 4 positive habits, one each quarter​
Add one small habit every three months that improves your life.
Reading daily. Walking more. Waking up earlier. Being more intentional with your time.

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A non-negotiable exercise I do every month:

Closing my “open loops”.

Let me explain.

An open loop is anything that’s quietly pulling at your attention. 

Something unfinished, unresolved, or unorganized.

- Bills you haven’t paid
- Messages you meant to reply to
- Projects you started and didn’t finish
- Messes you've been meaning to clean up
- Conversations you’ve been avoiding

It’s the mental equivalent of having 37 tabs open in your brain. 

Every time you try to focus on something, those background processes slow you down.

Each open loop eats up a little bit of mental bandwidth.

That's why it's so important to sit down once a month (or more) and close as many as you can.

Here’s how I do it:

➊ Set a timer for 30 minutes.
➋ Dump every single open loop you can think of onto paper or a doc.
➌ For each one, decide to Do it, Drop it, or Delegate it.

About 80% of what you list can probably be dropped completely. 

For anything marked "Do," schedule it on your calendar within the next few weeks.

Bonus tip: Keep your list. Next month, pull it back out before you start. You'll notice the same loops keep showing up. Pay attention to these patterns.

Your challenge:
Take 30 minutes this week to identify and close some of the open loops in your life.

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It’s about spending the short amount of time you have on this planet intentionally, rather than losing it to distraction.

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I've been using Claude as a personal tutor for the last few months.

It's legit the best learning tool I've ever used.

Here are 6 prompts I keep coming back to:

❶ LEARN ANYTHING IN 20 HOURS
"I need to learn [topic] fast. Build me a 20-hour plan focused on the 20% that drives 80% of results. Break it into 10 two-hour sessions with the best resources and a 15-minute review at the end of each."

❷ CREATE A ONE-PAGE CHEAT SHEET
"Summarize the key concepts of [topic] on a single page. Use bullet points, diagrams, and examples so I can review it in 5 minutes."

❸ QUIZ ME UNTIL I BREAK
"I just studied [topic]. Give me 10 progressively harder questions to test my understanding. After each answer, grade me and explain what I missed."

❹ BUILD A LEARNING LADDER
"Break [topic] into 5 levels of difficulty. Show me how to go from Level 1 (beginner) to Level 5 (advanced) with a clear milestone at each step."

❺ FIND THE BEST LEARNING RESOURCES
"List the top 5 resources (books, videos, courses, or people) for learning [topic] fast, and explain why each is worth my time."

❻ USE THE FEYNMAN TECHNIQUE
"Explain [topic] to me in the simplest terms. Then have me re-explain it back. Point out gaps, re-teach what I miss, and repeat until I can explain it clearly on my own."

P.S. These will work with any other AI (ChatGPT, Gemini, etc).

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