#ThisorThatThursday Author Interview with Chindia Ilonka
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I’d like to welcome Chindia Ilonka to the blog for #ThisorThatThursday!
Things you never want to run out of:
Joy, laughter, gratitude
Things you wish you’d never bought:
Music on cassette tapes, a fax machine, and floppy disks for data storage. Amazing how far technology has propelled us forward!
A few of your favorite things:
Time in nature, reading a book in bed, dancing as if no one is watching.
Things you need to throw out:
The ‘dust collectors’—knick-knacks and trinkets that take up space but add nothing meaningful. Clearing them out has created so much open space, making room for what truly matters.
Things you need for your writing sessions:
Dedicated, blocked-out time on my calendar and a clear sign on my door that reads, “Silence! Writing in Progress.” It’s my signal to the world that creativity is in session.
Things that hamper your writing:
An overcrowded to-do list that tries to pull me in every direction but the one that leads to what matters most.
Words that describe you:
Visionary—always seeing potential where others might not. Compassionate—with an open heart for those around me. Warrior-Spirit—determined and resilient in the face of challenges. Joyful—carrying a lightness that brightens each moment. Patient—embracing life’s timing with grace.
Words that describe you, but you wish they didn’t (at times):
Unwaveringly committed no matter what—even when it’s time to let go. Self-sacrificing—sometimes putting others’ needs above my own. Quiet and introspective—sometimes holding back when I should speak up.
Favorite music or song:
“Climb Every Mountain” (from The Sound of Music), “You Raise me Up” (Josh Groban’s rendition), “The Rose” (by Bette Midler).
Music that drives you crazy:
Hard rock, metal, screamo, and industrial—anything with relentless intensity and heavy distortion!
Something you’re really good at:
Deep listening and facilitating dialogue. I thrive in visioning, taking big ideas from inspiration to implementation with purpose.
Something you’re really bad at:
Speaking extemporaneously or off the cuff. I prefer to reflect deeply before I share my thoughts.
Favorite books (or genre):
Historical fiction, motivational reads, self-empowerment, and ancient wisdom. Each offers depth and insight that enriches my understanding.
Books you wouldn’t buy:
Quick romances or purely escapist fiction, unless it connects to a compelling, life-inspiring theme.
Best thing you’ve ever done:
Finding my authentic voice and sharing it with others. It’s been a journey of courage and growth.
Biggest mistake:
Trying to fit in, instead of embracing my unique path.
Most daring thing you’ve ever done:
Zip-lining over the forest canopy—a thrilling blend of adventure and nature!
Something you chickened out from doing:
Bungee jumping—just the thought gives me chills! I prefer feeling anchored to the earth, where my feet stay firmly planted.
Besides writing, what’s the most creative thing you’ve done:
Watercolor Painting. After I “heard” words inside of me that turned into poems, I expressed them into watercolor paintings as well.
A project that didn’t quite turn out the way you planned it:
My ‘coming out’ with the wisdom I’d received took far longer than I ever expected. It began with my first poetry collection, Whisperings of the Wind: Soul to Soul, Heart to Heart in Unison with All, but rather than resolutely stepping into the world as my elevated, authentic self, it took over 13 years before I was truly ready to carry the wisdom and write Quantum Rebel, along with its accompanying movement to inspire others to find their visionary voice within. In letting go of artificial timelines and surrendering to the journey, I realized that I was the project. Through my own inner transformation, the outer expression naturally unfolded, aligning with the deeper purpose I was meant to share.
About Chindia:
Chindia Ilonka is an internationally recognized visionary leader, transformational coach, and bestselling author of Quantum Rebel. With over 20 years of global experience in human transformation and organizational effectiveness, her early work as a Franklin Covey organizational consultant profoundly shaped her career, honing her ability to inspire lasting change within individuals, leaders, and teams.
Guided by a vision that transcends conventional boundaries and redefines traditional success, Chindia Ilonka’s non-linear journey of growth and transformation led her to develop pioneering, Source-inspired methodologies and frameworks. This quantum toolset fosters innovation, resilience, and soul-aligned success, driving powerful, purpose-driven results in life, leadership, and business. In Quantum Rebel, she encapsulates the holistic essence of this transformative vision, offering a blueprint to unlock the power of inspiration by embracing one’s unique quantum blueprint and harnessing intuition, synchronicity, and strategy to amplify impact.
Quantum Rebel invites visionary leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers—seasoned and emerging—to adopt the expansive “and” mindset, moving beyond outdated “either/or” choices between profit or impact, success or purpose, achievement or balance. It champions a holistic approach, guiding changemakers to lead from their soul’s deepest calling and create extraordinary, purpose-driven impact. Chindia Ilonka’s mission is to inspire you to build legacies that uplift yourself and the world, fostering a more compassionate, abundant future where everyone thrives.
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