In this heartfelt part two conversation, Perrine welcomes back Yaroslava Malkova, Brand Director at 971 Hospitality, for another rich and unfiltered exploration of faith, resilience, creativity and calling. After the first episode left listeners wanting more, this follow up goes deeper into the journey behind Yara’s career, her spiritual life, and the unseen moments that shaped who she is today.
From growing up in a faith filled home in Russia to unexpectedly finding her way into hospitality, Yara shares how her path unfolded with God’s timing and her own willingness to learn, work and evolve. What started as helping with social media turned into a front row seat to brand building, creativity, community leadership and the behind the scenes artistry of bringing restaurant concepts to life.
Together, Perrine and Yara explore:
• the full story of how she entered hospitality
• how observing, learning and shadowing shaped her creative eye
• becoming part of a team that values passion, people and storytelling
• building community through food, design and authentic hospitality
• why she believes faith and hard work must go hand in hand
• the role church played in her grounding, identity and early years in the UK
• how prayer shows up in her workspace and personal relationships
• her journey with therapy and learning to rest, pause and heal
• avoiding burnout in a demanding industry
• the power of gratitude, consistency and accountability
• the challenge of being emotionally available when leading teams
• the importance of routines, self care and healthy community
This episode also reveals the deeper story of Yara’s influence on Perrine’s spiritual journey, and the way God used their friendship as a catalyst during a season of transition and calling. It is a testament to how God places the right people in our lives at the right time.
As Yara shares, “I believe that when you really put a lot of love and passion and hard work into something, I do believe it works out.” Her life and leadership reflect that truth.
If you are navigating career uncertainty, craving deeper grounding, or simply wondering how faith fits into the everyday, this conversation will speak to you.