Her Story Podcast

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the art of public speaking with Bianca Bănică, Co-founder and Business Development Manager at Lifeversity. As a seasoned public speaking trainer, Bianca shares her expert insights on crafting compelling speeches and delivering messages with confidence. Join us as we explore practical techniques to engage audiences, build self-assurance, and turn public speaking into a powerful tool for personal and professional growth.

Don’t forget to check out Women’s Business Network’s Youtube channel for the podcast!

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In this episode, we are diving into Women in Business Days, a powerful initiative organized by Women’s Business Network and B&R Beurs to empower women in finance, leadership, and innovation! 
Join us as we speak with Michelle about her inspiring journey from consulting to venture capital, the challenges that women face in business, and how WIBD is bridging the gap between female students and the finance industry.

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Welcome to the first-ever ETCxWBN Podcast, a collaboration between the Erasmus Tech Community and the Women’s Business Network. In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring journeys of Julie and Leire, two accomplished Microsoft professionals, who share their stories of breaking barriers and redefining what it means to thrive as women in tech.

From navigating challenges to celebrating victories, this empowering conversation is part of our “Breaking the Glass Ceiling” initiative, designed to amplify voices and inspire change in the tech industry. Whether you’re in tech or simply passionate about breaking barriers, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of Her Story, we chat with Julija Luzan, who shares her journey in investment banking and explores the diverse opportunities within the finance sector.

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In this latest episode of Her Story, we explore the world of consultancy with Maartje Groeliker, uncover the key pillars of building a successful business, and share practical advice on improving your networking skills and boosting your visibility at work.

From working in big corporations and SMEs as an internal consultant to taking on the challenging role of a Senior Health Economics Consultant at PwC, Maartje has demonstrated that creativity is a superpower and women are mastering it!

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In this new episode of Her Story we dive into the ins and outs of consultancy with Tessa de Flines, learn about the main pillars of a successful business and discover some practical tips for becoming a better networker and increasing your visibility in the workplace. From working in big corporations and SMEs as an internal consultant to choosing the adventurous path of entrepreneurship and co-founding her company specialised in offering personalised solutions for business scaling, Tessa proved that creativity is a superpower and women are mastering it!

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We start our Careers in Consultancy Podcast series with Sophia Brenck, an ambitious and courageous young woman, who skillfully navigates the consultancy landscape. After working on startups scaling as a manager and being involved in various consulting projects, she chose to continue her professional journey with a Master in Management of Technology at Delft University.

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In the tenth episode of Her Story podcast, Pelagiya Dragomirova, Marketing Manager at iO and an expert in marketing operations, shares her journey and insights from the marketing industry. We discuss the essential traits of a successful marketer, navigating uncertainty, and overcoming imposter syndrome. And we learn about her passion for ceramics.

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In the ninth episode of Her Story, we delve into the career journey of Marlous Spaven, the Head of Global Marketing at HelloPrint. Drawing on her extensive background in retail and customer-facing roles, Marlous shares her passion for leading a diverse team in strategically navigating customer journeys. Throughout the episode, she imparts her expertise in media marketing, strategy, dialogue marketing, and marketing automation, solidifying her standing as a notable figure in the field. Marlous’s multifaceted career is a testament to both her unwavering passion and exceptional proficiency.

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The eighth episode of Her Story features Claudia Julia Lisson, an experienced content creator with a passion for user-generated content (UGC). She walks us through what is it like to be a content creator, what are the main challenges and most rewarding moments of this type of career, and gives some advice valuable to everyone.

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The seventh episode of Her Story goes back to women in technology.

Audrey Pe, our guest for this time, is the founder and executive director of WiTech, a nonprofit organization based in the Philippines that aims to educate, inspire, and empower the youth to break gender stereotypes and make a difference using technology. In this episode, the gender gap in the tech sector and the importance of nonprofits in solving this issue are discussed.

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The sixth podcast of the Her Story series discusses entrepreneurialism and women.

Maggie Chen is the co-founder of Girls in Charge, a British non-profit firm that strives to help female students boost their confidence and entrepreneurial skills to empower and help them reach their career goals via game-based workshops. How was she able to start her own organization and inspire such a great audience?

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The fifth episode opens an interesting debate about the complex relationship of technology, feminine archetypes, and equality of outcome.

Dr. Cara Antoine is the Managing Director Digital Tranformationformer at IG&H, a successful career woman and inspiring tech enthusiast. In this episode, we discuss the unfairness of bringing up our children based on gender, the lack of women representatives in the media, and how technology is interrelated.

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The fourth episode of Her Story gives voice to Micky Chen, a tech entrepreneur and IBA alumnus, who is passionate about technology, innovation, and gender equality. In this episode, we discuss the disadvantages of being an entrepreneur, what it is to be a female in a male-dominated industry, and how to deal with misogynistic comments in the workplace.

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The third guest to be featured in Her Story is Wendy Harcourt, a professor of Gender, Diversity, and Sustainable Development. In this episode, she tells about how feminism is connected to the environment, what is necessary to achieve a more equal and just society, and so much more.

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The second podcast of Her Story features Ivana Bacik, a well-known Irish activist, and Senator. In this episode, she tells us about the journey Ireland went through starting from the 1990s. She explains how abortion is a feminist issue and where it stands now in Ireland and in other contemporary societies. 

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The first episode of Her Story aims to open a conversation on gender inequality in higher education.

Why do girls choose universities that are below their levels? Is it true that female professors are usually ranked lower than males? We discussed these interesting questions with Anne Boring, an Assistant Professor of Economics and gender inequality researcher.

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