Elmira Cherniak: Manifesting Purpose and Power

From rebuilding her life in a new country to guiding thousands through transformational change, Elmira Cherniak is living proof that mindset truly shapes reality. A certified manifestation and life coach, psychologist, and published author, Elmira blends neuroscience with spiritual alignment to help others unlock their deepest potential. Her journey—from Ukraine to New York City, from survival to soulful success—fuels her mission: to empower others to rise, rewrite their story, and manifest lives filled with abundance, clarity, and confidence.

Can you share a bit about your journey—what brought you to where you are today?

Absolutely. I was born and raised in Ukraine, where I built a successful career as a psychologist, coach, and entrepreneur. But when the war began, I had to make an incredibly difficult decision — to leave everything behind and start from scratch in a new country. I followed my intuition and moved to the United States, not knowing exactly why, but deeply trusting that it was the right path.

Arriving in New York with nothing but my vision and inner strength, I began to rebuild my life step by step. It was not easy — emotionally, financially, or spiritually — but it shaped me into the woman I am today. I transformed every challenge into a breakthrough and turned my healing journey into a mission to help others.

Today, I run a global coaching business where I help people shift their mindset, heal their inner world, and manifest a life of abundance and purpose. I’ve also written a transformational book, “Awakening to Success”, published in the U.S., to share my insights and support people far beyond coaching sessions.

My journey taught me that no matter how lost or broken you feel, you can rewrite your story — and that’s exactly what I help others do every day.

What made you choose manifestation and life coaching as your path?

I didn’t choose this path — it chose me.

For years, I worked as a psychologist, supporting people through emotional healing, trauma, and life transitions. But I began to notice something: even after healing the past, many people still felt stuck when it came to moving forward, creating abundance, or stepping into their purpose.

That’s when I discovered manifestation — not as a trend, but as a powerful bridge between the subconscious mind, spiritual alignment, and real-world results. I started applying it to my own life and saw transformations I couldn’t explain with psychology alone.

Life coaching became a natural extension. I realized I didn’t just want to help people feel “better” — I wanted to help them feel powerful. To activate their potential. To create lives they didn’t just survive in, but thrived in.

Combining psychology with manifestation gave me the tools to do that — and now it’s my life’s work.

Moving to the U.S. and starting over must’ve been a big shift—how did you navigate that?

It was one of the hardest — and most transformative — chapters of my life.

I moved to the United States with no plan, no connections, and no safety net. I had to leave behind my home, my business, my clients, and everything I had worked so hard to build. At first, I felt like a beginner again — navigating a new culture, new systems, and a completely different market.

But what guided me was something deeper than logic: intuition. I knew I was meant to be here. And I held on to that knowing, even on days when I felt invisible or overwhelmed.

I started from zero, working late nights to support myself while building my coaching practice during the day. I invested in my growth, refined my skills, and slowly began attracting the right people, clients, and opportunities.

It wasn’t glamorous. It was spiritual. It was raw. But it taught me that reinvention is possible — not just once, but many times — and that your purpose will always find a way through, even when everything around you is uncertain.

What does manifestation mean to you, and how do you help others understand it?

To me, manifestation is not just about “attracting what you want” — it’s about becoming the version of you who naturally receives what you desire.

It’s the process of aligning your thoughts, emotions, energy, and subconscious beliefs with the life you’re meant to live. It’s not magic — it’s mastery. It’s the ability to co-create with the universe from a place of clarity, integrity, and deep inner alignment.

Most people try to manifest from the mind — they focus on what they want, but ignore who they are energetically. That’s why affirmations don’t always work. You can’t manifest abundance while feeling unsafe. You can’t call in love while believing you’re unworthy.

In my work, I help people go beyond surface-level positivity and into true energetic embodiment. We clear subconscious blocks, heal emotional patterns, and build a frequency that naturally attracts success, love, and opportunities.

Manifestation is not about control — it’s about allowing. It’s remembering who you are, and creating your life from that truth.

Your Manifestation Marathon sounds amazing—how does it work, and what makes it unique?

Thank you! The Manifestation Marathon is a 30-day transformational experience designed to help people shift their energy, rewire their mindset, and activate a completely new reality — fast.

It’s called a “marathon” because it’s immersive. Each day, participants receive powerful rituals, mindset tools, journaling prompts, guided meditations, and video trainings that guide them through the entire manifestation cycle — from clarity and intention, to energetic alignment and quantum receiving.

What makes it truly unique is that it doesn’t just teach what to do — it changes who you are while doing it. I combine psychology, neuroscience, energetics, and spiritual practice in a way that’s both deep and practical.

Participants often say they came for the goals, but stayed for the inner rebirth. Whether someone wants to attract money, love, purpose, or freedom, the Marathon shows them how to do it from the inside out.

It’s not a quick fix — it’s a permanent upgrade.

How do you combine psychology, neuroscience, and spiritual tools in your coaching?

For me, true transformation happens when we address all levels of being — the mind, the body, the energy, and the soul.

My background in psychology helps me understand people’s emotional patterns, inner blocks, and behavioral conditioning. I use neuroscience-based tools to help clients rewire their thoughts and create new neural pathways through techniques like scripting, visualization, and subconscious reprogramming.

But I also know that mindset alone is not enough. That’s why I integrate spiritual tools — meditation, energy alignment, intuition work, and ritual — to activate deeper shifts that can’t always be explained logically.

When these elements come together, something powerful happens: people don’t just “think differently” — they start to vibrate differently. They become more magnetic, grounded, and aligned with their desires.

This multidimensional approach is what makes my work unique, and what allows clients to experience results that are both practical and profound.

What’s one mindset shift or practice that anyone can start using right away?

One of the most powerful mindset shifts is this:
Stop asking “How will it happen?” and start asking “Who do I need to become to receive it?”

Most people block their manifestations by obsessing over control, timing, and logistics. But the universe doesn’t respond to control — it responds to identity. When you shift your focus from chasing outcomes to embodying the version of you who already has them, things begin to move fast.

As a daily practice, I recommend this simple question:
“If I were already living my dream life… what would I do today?”
Then act from that place — even in small ways.

It could mean setting a boundary, dressing with intention, or speaking more confidently.

Manifestation begins when you stop waiting to become “ready” and start living as if it’s already done.

What advice do you have for someone who feels stuck or unsure of their purpose?

First, take a breath — you are not broken. Feeling stuck doesn’t mean you’re failing. It often means you’re standing at the edge of a breakthrough.

My advice? Stop trying to figure out your whole life purpose in one moment. Your purpose isn’t something you “find” — it’s something you remember as you move. Clarity comes through action, not overthinking.

Start with what lights you up. What brings you peace? What are you curious about? Follow that. Your purpose isn’t always loud — sometimes it whispers.

Also, don’t underestimate the power of healing. Many people can’t hear their soul because their mind is too busy protecting them from past pain. When you clear the fear, shame, or pressure… your path reveals itself.
And most of all, trust the timing of your life. You are being prepared for something greater than you can imagine. Your only job is to keep going and keep listening.

What inspired you to write Awakening to Success, and what do you hope readers take away from it?

Awakening to Success was born from one of the most difficult periods of my life. I had lost everything — my home, my business, my identity — and I was standing in the middle of uncertainty, trying to understand who I was without all the titles and achievements.

Writing became a form of healing. It was a way to channel everything I had learned — not just from books or trainings, but from life, intuition, and survival. The book is part memoir, part spiritual guide, and part energetic transmission. It’s written to remind people that even in their darkest moments, they are not alone, and they are not lost.

I want readers to feel seen. I want them to understand that success is not a destination — it’s a state of being. It begins the moment you wake up to your power, your truth, and your ability to create your reality.

If my words can help someone believe in themselves again… then the book has done its job.

What keeps you inspired and aligned in your own life and work?

What keeps me inspired is remembering why I started. I didn’t choose this path for success or recognition — I chose it because I believe in people’s power to transform. Every time a client has a breakthrough, every time someone messages me saying “your words changed something in me” — it brings me back to my purpose.

But beyond that, I’ve learned to prioritize my alignment. I start each day with rituals — meditation, journaling, movement, silence — so I can hear my soul before the world starts speaking. I surround myself with beauty, nature, music, and meaningful conversations. These aren’t luxuries — they’re fuel.

I also allow myself to be human. I rest. I cry. I pause. I don’t pretend to have it all figured out. But I trust myself deeply. And that trust is what keeps me in flow — even when the path feels uncertain.

And that’s exactly what I teach others — how to rise, stay aligned, and become the most powerful version of themselves.

To learn more about Elmira’s work, visit elmiracherniak.org or follow her on Instagram @iamelmiracherniak.
You can also find her transformational book, Awakening to Success, now available on Amazon, for those ready to reclaim their power and rewrite their story.