Breakthrough Atlanta — Wake Up to Your Magnificence

"Be the person you want to be — that journey starts here."

Our Mission

A place to discover who you
were always meant to be

Breakthrough Atlanta helps you wake up to your magnificence, break out of self-hampering cycles, and learn to connect better with the people in your life. This is a place where you can learn how to be the person that you want to be.

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Group Interaction

Work alongside others who are committed to growth, supported by instructors and trained assistants.

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Deep Exercises

Experiential activities designed to reveal where you're holding back from getting all you want out of life.

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Intense Instruction

Skilled coaching that helps you understand your motivations and develop ways to reach your individual goals.

The Breakthrough Workshop

A transformational weekend designed
to help you get what you want out of life

It will enhance your ability to experience life more powerfully, enabling you to make things happen. You will leave with a lighter, more energetic feeling about yourself and with new skills for creating your dreams.

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Joy & Satisfaction

Achieve more joy, gratitude, and deep satisfaction in your everyday life.

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Overcome Limitations

Break through self-imposed limitations that keep you stuck in the same patterns.

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Heal Emotional Wounds

Address and release deep emotional wounds that have held you back for years.

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New Purpose

Bring renewed purpose and direction to your personal and professional life.

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Stronger Relationships

Strengthen relationships and communicate more effectively with those who matter most.

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Confidence & Power

Develop self-confidence and personal power to embrace new challenges.

This workshop is for you if…

You want better relationships with your children, parents, colleagues, partner, or friends
You want more purpose or passion in your life
You want to feel more inner peace and reduce the need for others' validation
You want more confidence in how you move through life
You find yourself struggling with career and financial growth
You know something is missing but can't quite name it

Your Guides

Meet the instructors

Mariana Saslafsky

Creator & Instructor

Mariana is a loving coach and instructor who has dedicated 15 years to personal development. She created Breakthrough Atlanta in 2022 to build a compassionate, mindful community. A certified ICF coach and Imago Relationship Counselor trained in the Hedy Schleifer methodology, Mariana brings 40 years of corporate leadership — including global VP roles at Citi, AIG, Bupa, and Landis & Gyr — together with entrepreneurial grit and heartfelt coaching to every conversation.

David Traub

Instructor & Coach

David is a transformational coach, trainer, and teacher with over 35 years of experience guiding individuals toward lives of deeper purpose, success, and fulfillment. For 17 years he traveled extensively training others to deliver powerful personal development programs. A lifelong learner and spiritual seeker who has studied cultures and wisdom traditions worldwide, David is known for his rare ability to connect deeply, inspire action, and facilitate meaningful transformation.

Testimonials

Lives transformed

Hear from people who took the Breakthrough Workshop and found lasting change.

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I learned that I had been lying for years about who I was. My self-talk and self-sabotage kept me stuck. This course gave me the tools to have a loving connection with myself and others. I go through life as a breeze now.

Nairobi S.

Course Graduate

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Before I took the course I did not love or have respect for myself. The weekend course changed everything. My life today is filled with unconditional self love, self acceptance, self respect, and personal accountability.

Scott A.

Course Graduate

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I was happy and successful but never felt whole and complete. Attending the course was the greatest gift I gave myself. Now I am able to truly connect with others and have built a life that surpasses my wildest dreams.

Wanda E.

Course Graduate

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The course completely changed the course of my life. It provided the awareness I needed to look at repeating patterns and identify why I kept choosing the same again and again. I learned to live from a place of empowerment, not fear.

Mary M.

Course Graduate

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The course introduced me to my "circle of belief" and how childhood beliefs still affected my life as an adult. My life-changing event was learning to communicate with my inner child. It will change your life too!

John K.

10+ Year Graduate

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What jumpstarted my healing was taking the development class. I had underestimated how being in a group with trained instructors could peel off the areas resistant to change. I live my life now with ease and grace.

Ben J.

Course Graduate