Kamila Paličková is not just a coach and the author of “Through Obstacles to the Stars.” She’s a voice for change—recognized globally. MSN Magazine named her one of the Top 10 Women Disruptors to Watch in 2025 and dubbed her a “rebel thinker.”
In this candid interview, Kamila opens up about why being different is not a weakness, how gender equality is intertwined with protecting nature, and why true transformation must begin from the inside out.
MSN Magazine listed you among the Top 10 Women Disruptors to Watch in 2025 and called you a “rebel thinker.” What does this title mean to you?
My rebellion began in childhood. I was raised in a traditional household with a dominant parenting style, and rebelling came naturally. I never bowed to formal authority—I looked for real leadership. Today, my rebellion looks different. I ask questions others are afraid to ask. I connect ideas that seem unrelated and create space for new perspectives. It’s no longer about resisting the system—it’s about finding new paths where none seem to exist.
You’ve said you once thought you were “too much” because you challenged norms. Kamila, how can someone embrace their uniqueness in a world that pushes us toward conformity?
We are all unique. But our education system trains us to focus on weaknesses, not strengths. That leaves many of us feeling like we don’t belong. I spent years feeling like the odd one out, but now I see that being different is my greatest strength. Accepting myself was a pivotal moment in my life.
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You placed second globally in The Women Changing the World Awards. What does this recognition mean to you?
It means that even a voice from a small country can have a global impact. This award belongs to every woman who chose not to give up on herself. It’s a reminder that inner change ripples outward.
Kamila, you’re often described as a “positive disruptor.” What does healthy disruption look like to you?
It’s not about shouting louder—it’s about having the courage to name what others ignore. It’s about seeing connections, shifting paradigms, and stepping outside the comfort zone. Disruption often means challenging the status quo—and that’s exactly where meaningful change begins.
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In your coaching work, you empower women to be unapologetically themselves. What’s the biggest barrier standing in their way?
Fear of rejection. That inner voice whispering that we need to “earn” love by being the good girl. Society teaches us that authenticity is risky. But in truth, it’s the path to deep fulfillment.
Can you share a story that proves the power of being your authentic self?
There are so many. Women who finally stood up for themselves—in families, relationships, or workplaces. They reclaimed their self-respect, took back financial control, earned real respect from others. Some left toxic relationships. The freedom they feel after is incredible—and often deeply moving.
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You founded Redline Expedition and advocate for the protection of nature and wildlife. Why is this so personal to you?
Because I love animals. It breaks my heart to see how we treat them—like they matter less. I believe nature belongs to them just as much as it does to us. Without respect for animals, we’ll never fully respect each other.
You’ve said that destroying the wild in nature reflects how we suppress it in ourselves. How do we reclaim our inner wildness?
Wildness isn’t chaos—it’s life force. When we suppress emotions, the body, passion—we suppress that force. Reclaiming it means allowing ourselves to feel, to be raw and real. Nature isn’t “out there”—we are nature.
Kamila, you’re preparing an international conference, Beyond Sustainability. What new angle are you bringing to the topic?
We can’t solve problems with the same mindset that created them. That’s why, alongside economics and tech, we’ll also explore psychology, education, and even psychedelics. We need a true paradigm shift—not just another “green” label.
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You connect gender equality with sustainability. When did those ideas click for you?
We’ve tipped too far into masculine energy—domination, output, performance. We need to rebalance the system by valuing feminine qualities—care, compassion, creativity. Without honoring those, we won’t build a healthy society.
Kamila, your book, Through Obstacles to the Stars, reflects your personal journey. What inspired you to write it?
My own path was rocky and nonlinear. But in my courses, I kept hearing incredible stories from women who didn’t see their strength. I wanted to create something that mirrors their power. Something that says: You are enough.
You write about identity and systems that shape us. What holds women back from unlocking their full potential?
Fear of not being enough. Many women long for unconditional love they didn’t receive in childhood. When they learn to give that love to themselves—freely—they stop silencing themselves and start living on their own terms.
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Have you received feedback from readers that deeply moved you?
Yes—many say the book was healing, transformative. Some told me it was the first time someone said to them: “You’re perfectly okay as you are.” When a woman feels seen and accepted, she changes—and so does her family. And eventually, the world.
Kamila, do you plan to write another book, or are you focusing on other formats of your work?
The themes of courage and authenticity flow through everything I do—books, courses, events. The message doesn’t change, only the form. And every project must also bring joy to me.
Kamila Paličková is the voice of feminine courage and authenticity—and proof that even from a small country, a powerful idea can change the world.
