Journeys of Empowerment

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ - Episode 33 From drivenness to depth: Alisher’s mission to rethink hiring with purpose Could a billion-euro business problem be solved by asking better questions of ourselves first? I had the pleasure of speaking with Alisher Jafarov, founder and CEO of Avery, a B2B SaaS company revolutionizing how companies hire. His journey of resilience, empowerment and transformati...

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ - Episode 32 Procurement with Purpose: Peter’s Path to Inclusion & Authenticity What if your professional role became a gateway to create systemic change in business and in society? I had the honour of speaking with Peter Zerp, Inclusive procurement strategy expert at Accenture, ESDP board chair and NGO board member. His journey of resilience, empowerment and transforma...

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – Episode 31 Visibility, vulnerability & angel investing: Tessa’s Journey of Empowering Women!  How do you go from structured boardrooms to backing bold founders all while staying true to your own story? I had the pleasure of speaking with Tessa de Flines, co-founder of Nearwater Consultancy, angel investor and former board member of Female Ventures. Her journey is a ma...

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – Episode 30 From pain to purpose! Trishanka’s journey of healing, identity & unconditional Love. Some stories don’t just inspire, they shift your entire perspective. I had the pleasure of speaking with Trishanka Smaal, a powerful voice of resilience, transformation and self-acceptance. Her journey rising from the depths of abuse, violence and rejection to healing, whol...

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – Episode 29 When healing meets code...building an AI therapist called Amber-mind! What if the therapist you needed as a teenager...was the one you built as an adult? So much enjoyed speaking with Kuhu Singh, founder of Amber-mind, an AI-powered mental health companion designed to offer 24/7 support. Her journey of resilience, empowerment and transformation is a true te...

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – Episode 28 Bicultural by design...not by default What if your deepest strength is the part of you that never fully fit in? I had the honour speaking with Kemo Camara, founder of Omek, a global community built to empower biculturals of African descent. His journey of resilience, empowerment and transformation is a true testament to defying expectations and creating mea...

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – Episode 27 Becoming Emily the courage to be who you are What if the bravest thing you could ever do…is simply be yourself? I had the pleasure of speaking with Emily van Putten founder of SheUnfolds, speaker, activist and tech professional whose deeply personal journey of gender transition, emotional resilience and purpose-driven advocacy is nothing short of transforma...

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – Episode 26 The 3Ms of Women's Health: Menstruation, Motherhood & Menopause What if we approached women’s health the way we do language learning habitual, inclusive and empowering? I had the pleasure of speaking with Kasia Pokrop, co-founder of 3mbrace Health | Formerly Mamamoon Health. Her journey of resilience, empowerment and transformation is a true testament to de...

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – Episode 25 The lotus blooms in muddy water. That’s what makes it beautiful! Finally I had the pleasure of speaking with Jeena Earthiva, artist entrepreneur, former Bollywood singer, and founder of Conscious Music Code. Her journey is a profound reminder that healing and creativity often rise from our deepest struggles. Jeena didn’t just lose her voice for three years....

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – Episode 24 Sometimes, burnout isn’t a breakdown..it’s a breakthrough! I had the pleasure of speaking with Magdalena Szumna, founder of Indigo Diversity Consulting. Her journey from feeling out of place in the corporate world to becoming a bold voice for intercultural empathy and inclusion is a testament to how reclaiming your truth can lead to meaningful change..not j...

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – Episode 23 Sometimes, your gut knows long before your mind catches up.. Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Adis Sophie Frémont, founder of Beyond Boundaries Consulting. Her journey from competitive swimmer to corporate professional and now conscious entrepreneur is a powerful reflection of resilience, self-awareness, and the courage to start over on your own te...

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – Episode 22 Healing doesn’t mean forgetting..it means reclaiming the parts of you that were never truly lost! In episode 22 I had the honor of speaking with Sara Alaoui, founder of The Safe Space Club and co-founder of The Global Collaborative. Her journey from survivor to global advocate is one of unimaginable courage, deep transformation, and fierce commitment to bre...

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – Episode 21 What does it take to truly embrace your identity and trust the journey, even through the challenges?  I had the pleasure of speaking with Raisa Sambo, a passionate advocate for inclusion and queer rights, and founder of her own organization. Raisa shared her journey of coming out, finding love, and using her experiences to create more inclusive workspaces t...

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – 🥳 Episode 20🥳 Celebrating Milestones and Making an Impact!  This episode is extra special not only because it marks our 20th episode, but also because of the inspiring conversation I had with Dirkjan Hupkes, a seasoned financial services professional turned entrepreneur and founder of True Story Company. Dirkjan’s journey from corporate life to launching a podcast W...

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – Episode 19 What if well-being at work was the foundation for innovation and business growth?  Today, I had the pleasure of speaking with Paola Brignoli, an expert in workplace well-being and leadership coaching. Paola’s personal and professional journey is a testament to the power of empowerment, hope, and courage in both personal growth and creating inclusive, mental...

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – Episode 18 What happens when we stop trying to control everything and start embracing vulnerability?  In today’s conversation, I had the pleasure of speaking with Reindert Kriek, an HR leadership consultant and founder of dare. His experiences in leadership, personal growth, and his struggles with rejection and control offer invaluable lessons for anyone on a journey...

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – Episode 17 Alex Tavassoli’s Mission to Break the Cycle of Violence Today's episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Alex Tavassoli, founder of Enliven Empathy. Alex’s journey is nothing short of transformative, his innovative work in using virtual reality (VR) technology to infuse empathy into learning, training, and family interventions is reshaping how we underst...

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – Episode 16 What if one conversation could change your entire perspective on mental health?  Today, I’m joined by Irene Anggreeni, a mental fitness coach who transformed her life from a challenging upbringing in Indonesia and a demanding engineering career to a journey of healing, advocacy, and empowerment. Her path from battling depression and burnout to championing m...

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – Episode 15 What if one transformative conversation could reshape your career?  In this compelling episode Kobi Ampoma, reveals how a single conversation with a deacon set him on a path of personal and professional evolution. Now at the helm of Heineken’s talent recognition team, Kobi shares candid insights on navigating competitive markets, embracing self-reflection,...

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – Episode 14 Have you ever wondered how a setback can fuel your greatest transformation?  In this open conversation with Samar Morshedi, whose transition from co-founding a startup that developed innovative burnout prediction software to becoming Head of Recruitment at Bunq is nothing short of extraordinary! Facing challenges from startup failures to cultural hurdles st...

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – Episode 13 Imagine one decision that completely transforms your career path... That’s exactly what happened for Warner van der Veer-Jehee, KLM’s program manager for safety culture, whose bold move into organizational behavioral management is nothing short of inspiring. In this episode, Warner recounts his journey in aviation and how he shifted his focus to people-cent...

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – Episode 12 What happens when you challenge the status quo in business, identity, and impact? Julie Hemels-Hoff, CEO & co-founder of Blueyse Agency, didn’t just build a marketing agency; she transformed it. Merging her inclusive marketing firm with her father’s traditional advertising agency, she faced resistance, lost clients, and still stood firm in her mission: to c...

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – Episode 11  Imagine moving across continents, navigating major life changes, and still having the drive to create something bigger than yourself. That’s the story of Mustafa El Maghrabi, a founder, innovator, and someone deeply committed to redefining how companies support their people. From launching a startup during university to working at Booking.com, Mustafa saw...

✨Journeys of Empowerment✨ – Episode 10  This episode feels personal – and for good reason. I had the privilege of sitting down with my dear friend and powerhouse advocate, Sacha Martina 💁🏽‍♀️ co-founder of House of Inclusion, Public Speaker, future Author and so much more.. From the moment we connected in 2021 through the ScaleUpNation Board Membership Program, Sacha's unshakable spirit of inc...

✨ Journeys of Empowerment ✨ - Episode 9 In this episode, I’m honored to sit down with Robin Imthorn, Marine, Author, Public Speaker, and living proof that healing is possible even in the face of deep trauma. Our conversation dives into resilience and the power of storytelling, tracing Robin’s path from military service to personal transformation. Robin’s journey is one of raw honesty and unwaver...