100-year-life: a book to remember
With the restart of my commute, it is easier to restart learning. And what a better restart than finally pick
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Strategist. Problem Solver. Challenger. Social Entrepreneur. Writer. Mum
Taking it step-by-step with Kerstin Robinson
Meet Kerstin Robinson, CEO and co-founder of Nix&Kix as we talk about the business, pandemic and how to look at the future. Coming from Finance 10 years ago, she did not know much about consumer products, even less about juice. But hard work and resourcefulness were the skills she needed. And Nix&Kix is here to banish boredom and put some healthy excitement back into soft drinks.
Hitting reset
Sometimes, all you need is to hit reset. Not just a small break. A reset. Stop the clock and stop
Where do you belong?
There are moments in life where I question myself “do I belong here?”. Others when I look for that “feeling
Enjoying the Journey with Jessica Postiglione
I used to go to school with Jessica. At Harvard, we met often between parties, travels and class breaks. But this time, we met to talk about life and business. Jessica is the Founder and CEO of Bonny, the only deliciously clean and sustainably packaged fibre supplements brand on the market. On her second start-up, Jessica has many learning points to share with us on her journey leaving corporate life and setting up 2 start-ups.
The Art of Taking a Break
Sometimes, a break is needed. And isn’t it just that — a break? Stop and do nothing, think nothing, worry
Curating your life
If you were the curator of your life – what art pieces would you choose to have on it? Are these the ones you have today?
Hybrid work and a new commute
I believe in hybrid working as a step forward. I am neither a believer in full time remote or full time in-office. I like to think that after all the enlightenment period we have just been through, we will know better and find solutions for a new way of working, adapted to teams, individuals, and today’s day and age.
Mindfulness: what everyone is talking about
Mindfulness is a choice. One that is hard to make and easier said than done. But it is a choice aligned with how I want to live my life – intentionally, and fully. So I try to be mindful of it. And I am.
Freedom and the end of lockdown (again)
The last 7 days marked a sharp change in daily (or weekend) life. If you live in the UK, you
A Passion for Wellness with Catarina Gorgulho
Catarina had an itch to create something “hers”. Something that was tangible and ideally, aligned with her passion – wellness and nutrition. Come and meet Catarina Gorgulho with me, to talk about food that makes you feel good, and so much more!
Fighting my fear: version 1.0
When this year started, I chose the word Fearless to be my word of the year. I intentionally did not
Empowering Women with Amy Williams
I met Amy a few months back via a common friend. John thought we would like to meet each other and find common interests. He did not explain much. But he was not wrong. Amy has launched a business dedicated to women empowerment – Fem-Foundry. I am passionate about women empowerment. It seemed like a good fit. So today, I decided to bring Amy to the podcast to bring light to our common passion.
Being a Woman
International Women Day can bring mixed feelings. For me, it brought me a reflection of what it means to be a woman.
Practising gratitude with Francesca Geens
I have long wanted to interview Francesca Geens, creator of the Happy Self Journal. She was one of the first women I reached out to during the first season. However, there was a lot going on in the Happy Self Journal world and it was not until I exchanged emails with Francesca about her newest journal edition for 3-6 years old, that we used the opportunity to schedule a date. It was hard to stop our chat, even after we stopped recording! What she is doing for gratitude and children is just the type of thing I love!