What doesresilience look like in the face of war?
In this deeply personal and powerful episode, we sit down with Margaryta Suvorova, a Ukrainian nurse, activist, and community advocate living in Washington, D.C., who has turned heartbreak into action since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
From frontline volunteer missions to fundraising for life-saving equipment, Margaryta shares what it means to be a voice for her homeland in the U.S.—and why language, identity, and community are central to Ukraine’s resistance.
She opens up about:
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The symbolic power of the Ukrainian language and the fight against Russian erasure.
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Her on-the-ground activism—supplying drones, medical equipment, and aid to soldiers and orphans.
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Personal stories of survival, resilience, and healing amid war and trauma.
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Tools for emotional wellbeing: meditation, therapy, and community support.
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A call to action: how listeners can help, stay informed, and advocate for Ukraine globally.
🎧 Tune in for a moving conversation about identity, courage, and how even small actions can ripple into real change.
Connect with Margaryta Suvorova:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/margaryta.sv/
About Margaryta Suvorova:
A Ukrainian who moved to the U.S. in 2008, Margaryta earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Maryland Baltimore. Currently working in medicine, she has dedicated herself to helping Ukraine by fundraising for defenders, delivering medical supplies, supporting orphans, and being a voice for her country in Washington, D.C.
You can watch/listen to this episode here:
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